Fred Riedel has produced and directed films, videos and TV programs with Jem Cohen, Jeff Preiss, Keith Griffiths, Simon Field, Lee Ranaldo, Ravi Coltrane, Marc Maron and Charles Busch. His work includes documentaries on the creative process about Sonic Youth member Lee Ranaldo, late collage artist Michael Anderson, and experimental filmmaking legend Ken Jacobs, which premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. Fred has also produced documentaries for HBO, BBC, CH. 4, etc. Fred was nominated for a NY Emmy for "Bruce Davidson -- Making Contact" for WNET which he produced and directed. He received an NEA award for "Late City Final: Motion Pictures from the End of Times Square." Fred received the award for Best Director at the Gig Harbor Film Festival. In addition, he has produced and/or directed music videos for Lee Ranaldo, Miracle Legion, and Rubin Kodheli.