Sumner Burstyn is an independent film producer and writer based in Auckland New Zealand. Her most recent film, This Way of Life, won a jury prize at the prestigious Berlin Film Festival, the two top documentary awards in New Zealand and is currently shortlisted for an Oscar and has sold to numerous countries. Her documentary One Man, One Cow, One Planet has won numerous awards and screened in 18 countries. She has previously worked as a journalist, winning Best Columnist of the Year award at the 2004 Qantas awards.