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Carolyn Cherie Mbadu

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Hi, I'm Carolyn Cherie Mbadu, a film producer and sales agent specializing in bold, market-driven independent films with strong international appeal.

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Hi, I’m Carolyn Cherie Mbadu, a film producer and sales agent specializing in bold, market-driven independent films with strong international appeal. With a background in development, packaging, and distribution strategy, I have produced and represented feature films across genres including faith-based drama, action drama, and socially conscious storytelling. I oversee the day-to-day operations of film projects, ensuring delivery on budget and schedule, and I contribute at every stage from pre-production planning to post-production delivery, bringing strong organizational skills, financial oversight, and creative vision.

I’m a member of the Independent Producers Organization of South Africa, and I work effectively with financiers, distributors, sales agents, and creative teams to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with commercial objectives.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 8 roles

Producer & Post-Production Supervisor · Sugarcane Boy (Feature Film)Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Supervised all post-production activities through to final delivery and release. Coordinated post-production teams and schedules. Ensured creative and technical quality control across all deliverables.

Executive Producer & Post-Production Supervisor · Break Up (Feature Film)Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Provided executive oversight during post-production. Supervised editing, sound, and final deliverables through to release. Ensured post-production milestones were met according to schedule and budget.

Producer & Director · UMemulo (Feature Documentary)Sep 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Raised financing and managed the production budget. Directed the documentary and shaped the creative vision of the project. Oversaw all stages of production, including development, production, post-production, and final delivery. Coordinated crew, production logistics, and post-production workflows through to release.

Executive Producer · The Stupid & The Idiot (Feature Film)Apr 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 8 mos
Producer · IMEXA ProductionsAug 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Producer & Post-Production Supervisor · IMEXA ProductionsAug 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Producer · Fatherless (Short Film)Aug 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 4 mos
Producer · Masheleng 1-3 (Short Film)Nov 2013 – Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Education· 7

Packaging Diploma · Institute of Packaging SA2018
Business Management Certificate · Gordon Business Institute2008
Industrial Engineering · Tshwane University of Technology2002 – 2006
Packaging Diploma · Institute of Packaging SA2018

Certifications and awards

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt2016 – 2026
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt2016 – 2026
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt2016

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