Stories that empower women and girls.
Women Rising® is a 20x award-winning global impact production company led by Sara Hirsh Bordo creating films and experiences to empower women and girls.
Women Rising is dedicated to amplifying and catalyzing female voices. Through powerful storytelling, immersive events, and brand collaborations, our work sparks awareness, inspires empowerment, and creates impact.
Our award-winning films have reached millions in more than 40 countries.
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“I have nothing but rave reviews... Sara goes above and beyond to deliver and her storytelling is unparalleled. Each piece she does moves you to happy tears. I truly wish we could work with Sara for every project!”
Rebecca Chu, Associate Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
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“Sara’s storytelling fingerprints have been on some of the biggest films and events in Hollywood. And through it all, her relationships have sustained because of her heart for uplifting other women in the industry and female audiences everywhere.”
Dea Lawrence, Chief Operating and Marketing Officer, Variety
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“Sara has probably been a secret weapon for nearly every studio, helping female and male colleagues alike understand how to creatively and meaningfully reach women and girls, like she did with us at Warner Bros. on the Wonder Woman franchise.”
Jessica Thurber Hemingway, Director, Amazon Studios
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“I don't know how Sara does it, it's like she transcends to another level of consciousness to be an empowering force for others. We have delightedly been on the receiving end of her gifts as one of our Executive Producers and are always looking for another chance to work with her. She's that good.”
Lila Igram, Founder and Executive Director, ConnectHer International Film Festival
We are proud to work with industry leaders and innovators — from ESPN to Toyota — to produce award-winning films with a purpose.
SIGN THE SHOW
Our latest feature film partnership, Sign the Show, is a 5x award-winning documentary directed by Cat Brewer highlighting deaf culture and access to live entertainment. The film brings together world-class performers like Kelly Clarkson and Andre 3000, the deaf community, and ASL interpreters to champion accessible and inclusive live performances.
EXPERIENCES
Join us in Greece in 2026 for our first personal story reclamation travel journey.
Stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, check out some of our past events.
AUTOIMMUNITY AND THE "GOOD GIRLS"™
AUTOIMMUNITY AND THE "GOOD GIRLS"™
THE FIRST SOCIOLOGICAL SURVEY EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF EMPOWERMENT AND AUTOIMMUNITY IN AMERICAN WOMEN
“This survey is a call to action for allies and the medical community alike, inviting us to listen, learn, and advocate for a more equitable healthcare landscape for women. Lifting up women will affect their health outcomes and those of their families.”
— Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of The United States
A companion literary documentary featuring Sara’s story, the research, and stories of women across the U.S. will be published by Harper Collins in 2026.