Sylvia Nagel is a director and producer of documentary films. As deputy editor in chief for NDR/Arte she commissioned many documentaries, several were award-winning, e.g.: 2008 Adolf-Grimme-Award for “Luise – A German Muslim” (D: B. Schwehm), 2006 German TV Award nomination for “I am Al Qaeda – The Life of Zacarias Moussaoui” (D: V. Thurn). Her film “China’s Public Enemy No. 1. Rebiya Kadeer’s Battle for the Uyghurs” has been shown at festivals worldwide. She directed and produced (with S. Winterberg) “Dark business. Child trafficking in the heart of Europe” which won several prizes and “Made in Auschwitz. The Untold Story of Block 10” which was awarded “best documentary” at La Femme International Film Festival (US). Since 2023 she works as producer for Vincent Productions GmbH.