She produces, directs, and edits documentaries, educational films, and other non-fiction work. She has earned Telly Awards, CINE Golden Eagle Awards, Freddie Awards and recognition by the American Library Association. Tenzer has been awarded grants from the Jerome Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the Queens Council on the Arts. Her independent work has been broadcast on PBS-affiliate WNET and has screened at many festivals including: Next Frame, the Jewish Women’s Film Festival and Humboldt International Film Festival. Tenzer holds a Master’s degree in Documentary Film Production from Stanford University.