diane Estelle Vicari
Director | Executive Producer
Los Angeles, CA
Work With Diane
Since 1994, award-winning director/producer diane estelle Vicari secured a proven record of success in the fast-paced entertainment industry. A highly intuitive and dynamic storyteller, diane has worn many hats and garnered expertise in all facets of the documentary genre, thriving both in the independent field as well as collaborative environments. Founder of Dites-Moi Films, short films with big ideas, and DOCdance Productions, she independently produces stories that promote the advancement of our individuality and global interdependence. Her past work, SUGIHARA Conspiracy of Kindness, about Japanese Diplomat Chiune Sempo Sugihara tells the story of how “one man can make a difference”. The primetime PBS feature length was honored with the prestigious International Documentary Association Pare Lorentz Award. She worked with the IDA, International Documentary Association (2000-2009), an organization for which she served as President of the Board from 2006 to 2009.
Vicari's current work, IMAGINING A BETTER WORLD, The Nelly Toll Story- bringing to life the memoir of eight year old Nelly S. Toll, as she paints her imaginary world while hidden during World War II. Additionally, she is in the early stage of post-production on the story of a 93 years young American Master, composer and arranger, Sammy Nestico.