A human connection. That’s what counts.

“Connecting” is what Karen does best. You know that what you have is great — your people, your product, or your organization — but the trick is to deliver them to a new audience in a compelling and authentic way. Karen captures the essence of her subjects and brings them to life. Karen is a Chicago-based producer and director with over 20 years of experience in features, commercials, and documentaries for a wide variety of clients across the country. She brings great enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit to every single project.

Projects:

“John Holabird: Renaissance Man,” a documentary short produced for the American Institute of Architects to celebrate the recipient of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award.

“Ruth Duckworth: A Life In Clay,” a documentary film about the celebrated sculptor. Voted Best Documentary by the 2004 Silver Images Film Festival.

“Realms of The Unreal,” as assistant producer, Karen worked on this documentary about the life and work of Self-Taught artist, Henry Darger, which has been shown on HBO and PBS.

“The Glass Slipper Project," a short film to promote the non-profit organization who each year distribute prom dresses to Chicago’s teenage students.

Clients:

Projects for major advertising agencies and clients such as BP Amoco, Disney, Kellogg’s, Kraft, Nestle, Reebok, Phillip Morris, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.

Affiliations:

Directors Guild of America
Women in Film