Jess Search, a British documentary veteran who co-founded the Doc Society, died July 31 of brain cancer.
We consider ourselves to be Lucky F***ers to stand beside all of you.
High-profile credits included Oscar-winning Edward Snowden docCitizenfourand Kathryn FergusonsNothing Comparesabout Sinead OConnor.
Jess SearchKim Raff/Getty Images for Sundance Film Festival
The Doc Societys note yesterday described Search as a fierce supporter of independent artists.
Tributes came in from several sources in the doc community.
A huge inspiration to me personally and a true champion of champions.
Search is survived by partner Beadie Finzi and their children Ella and Ben.
