Josh KRIEGMAN directed, shot, and produced Weiner, his first independent feature documentary. He has previously directed non-fiction film and television for PBS and MTV, among others. Prior to filmmaking, KRIEGMAN worked as a political consultant and campaign advisor for local and national candidates - including for Congressman Weiner, years before the sexting scandal that led to his resignation.

Elyse STEINBERG wrote, produced, and directed the acclaimed feature documentary The Trial Of Saddam Hussein (PBS), an explosive exposé on what really happened at the former dictator’s trial. Her other credits include directing and producing for MTV, A&E, and the PBS series Need To Know, about prison reform and juvenile justice. STEINBERG's latest project is the documentary film Weiner.