Scott Christopherson is an accomplished nonfiction filmmaker whose debut feature, "Peace Officer," triumphed at the SXSW Film Festival, earning both the Grand Jury and Audience Awards for Best Documentary. His films have premiered at esteemed venues including Hot Docs, Full Frame, Montclair, Camden, Traverse City, New Zealand International, Melbourne International, Taiwan, and even the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. In 2015, Scott was lauded as one of ten documentary filmmakers featured in the “Docu-makers to Watch” list, a recognition bestowed upon him by Variety Magazine.

During his time as an intern for Ross McElwee at Harvard University, Scott honed his skills under McElwee’s mentorship while working on the film "In Paraguay." Ross provided invaluable guidance for Scott's inaugural film, "Only the Pizza Man Knows," which enjoyed a year-long international broadcast on the BYUtv satellite cable network. Demonstrating his commitment to nurturing emerging talent, Scott served as the Documentary Arts Director for Spy Hop Productions and the Sundance Institute's youth documentary workshops.

His affinity for storytelling led him to San Francisco where he contributed as a director, cinematographer, and editor to short films during Project Runway's sixth season. Scott's academic pursuits culminated in an MFA in Documentary Cinema from San Francisco State University, complemented by an MA in Anthropology from UW-Madison. With a fluency in both Thai and Lao, Scott facilitates his work on diverse documentaries across Southeast Asia.

Presently, Scott is a professor of non-fiction film at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. His creative endeavors encompass directing and producing non-fiction films that unravel intricate societal issues through the lens of individual narratives. Deeply rooted in sociocultural anthropology, Scott's films delve into themes that illuminate cultural dynamics and movements within diverse societies. While he possesses a global perspective, his primary focal points encompass Southeast Asia, the United States, Scotland, and beyond.