[4] The film was named a New York Times Critics’ Pick, shortlisted for an Oscar[5] best documentary feature and nominated for PGA, IDA, Emmy and Peabody Awards.

Lost Boys of Sudan won an Independent Spirit Award, was shortlisted for an Oscar and named a New York Times Critics’ Pick.

Her films have screened theatrically and on television throughout the world including HBO, PBS, ARTE, BBC, NHK, NDTV, Sundance Channel, Doordarshan and TV Brasil.

She served for several years on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Executive Committee for Documentary.

Mylan was born in California and raised in Salem, Oregon and Dallas, Texas, where she graduated Highland Park High School.