Serena Dykman

Serena Dykman is a New York-based filmmaker, culture-clasher and director of At See (Mountainfilm 2025) who uses storytelling to connect people through humor, heart and humanity.  Her global upbringing has been fueling her passion for exploring identity and cross-cultural connections. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts Film & Television program, Dykman has worked with renowned talents like Saul Rubinek (Warehouse 13, True Romance, Hunters), Shahadi Wright Joseph (Us, Them), and James V. Hart (Hook, Contact, The Hot Zone). She has collaborated with major cultural institutions, including the Guggenheim Museum and the New York City Ballet Choreographic Institute. Her films have been official selections at over 80 film festivals, including Oscar-qualifiers, and have earned more than 25 awards, including a Webby Award. Dykman’s debut feature documentary, Nana tells the story of her grandmother’s survival of Auschwitz and her mission to educate and remember.