Karen Madacsi - Producers

A British television producer/director with 15 years’ experience in factual, lifestyle, educational, arts and observational documentary genres. A first rate Researcher, Assistant Producer, Producer and Director. Able to self-shoot and complete basic off-line edit tasks.  

Since moving to Denver in late 2010 I have worked for High Noon Entertainment as a studio/line producer on two reality shows, written and directed a kids' makeover show for a Boulder based kids magazine, and worked with People Productions as a producer of corporate content.  I also put together a production team and entered a short film in the 2011 24 hr film race, winning third prize for the Denver area.

Previous credits: May 2009 – July 2010 Assistant Producer, ‘Countrywise’ ITV1 Sourcing locations, contributors and stories for this prime time network series, assisting on shoots and post-production of half hours celebrating the landscapes of Britain and the people who live and work within them. September 2009 assistant-produced a successful one-hour special version of the format. November – December 2009 Director, ‘Great Science Lesson Ideas’ – Teachers TV Instructional/educational short for primary level teachers looking for lively ideas to teach science. In-class observational filming with up to thirty 7-8 year olds and their teacher. February – April 2010 Producer, ‘Handle With Care’, Chatback Productions Producer of this critically acclaimed thirty-minute film dealing with the impact of domestic violence on teenage lives. The project was the culmination of a year’s worth of preparation and was shot over nine days using community help, 15 young people from the foster system and a budget of £27,000. Described as ‘hard-hitting, imaginative and darkly funny by renowned children’s author Jacqueline Wilson. See website/resume for other credits, testimonials and my video portfolio. Education: 1991-1994 University of Leeds B.A. (Hons) English Literature and Theatre Studies (First Class) A well-respected degree course that covered academic and practical areas of theatre alongside a thorough grounding in English Literature.