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.

Carolyn Cherie Mbadu

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.

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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.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Producer & Post-Production Supervisor at Sugarcane Boy (Feature Film)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
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 at Break Up (Feature Film)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
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 & Post-Production Supervisor at IMEXA Productions
August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022
Unmask Me (Feature Film) - Supervised all post-production activities, including editing, sound design, music, and final delivery. Coordinated post-production schedules and workflows across departments. Ensured technical and creative standards were met for final release.
Executive Producer at The Stupid & The Idiot (Feature Film)
April 1, 2021 - Present
Raised production financing and structured the overall budget. Oversaw the hiring of the director and key creative and technical team members. Supervised all phases of production from pre-production through post-production and release. Provided strategic and financial oversight to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.
Producer & Director at UMemulo (Feature Documentary)
September 1, 2021 - Present
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.
Producer at Fatherless (Short Film)
August 1, 2018 - Present
Raised financing and structured the production budget. Coordinated all production activities across pre-production, production, and post-production. Recruited and contracted the director and key creative personnel. Oversaw scheduling, logistics, and delivery of the final film through to release.
Producer at Masheleng 1-3 (Short Film)
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Raised production financing and structured the film budget. Oversaw overall production planning and execution from development through completion. Managed cost control to ensure delivery within budget.
Producer at IMEXA Productions
August 1, 2019 - February 28, 2022
Unmask Me (Feature Film) — Supervised all post-production activities, including editing, sound design, music, and final delivery. Coordinated post-production schedules and workflows across departments. Ensured technical and creative standards were met for final release.

Education

Packaging Diploma at Institute of Packaging SA
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Business Management Certificate at Gordon Business Institute
February 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Industrial Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology
January 1, 2002 - December 1, 2006
Packaging Diploma at Institute of Packaging SA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Business Management Certificate at Gordon Business Institute
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Industrial Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt at Lean Six Sigma
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
January 1, 2016 - January 14, 2026
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
January 1, 2016 - January 14, 2026
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

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