I’m Marek Posival, a film and TV producer/writer with more than two decades of experience shaping award-nominated projects across Hallmark, Lifetime, SyFy, and theatrical features. I lead teams from development through delivery, guiding projects with a collaborative, creator-focused approach. I thrive on strong partnerships with networks, studios, and production crews to craft warm, entertaining stories that resonate with audiences. My training includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours in Film/Video Production from York University and a Graduation Diploma in Theatre from the Prague/Czech Conservatory. Highlights of my career include producing Water (2004), which earned an Oscar nomination and multiple Genie nominations, and building a track record of award-winning TV movies and series in North America.

Marek Posival

I’m Marek Posival, a film and TV producer/writer with more than two decades of experience shaping award-nominated projects across Hallmark, Lifetime, SyFy, and theatrical features. I lead teams from development through delivery, guiding projects with a collaborative, creator-focused approach. I thrive on strong partnerships with networks, studios, and production crews to craft warm, entertaining stories that resonate with audiences. My training includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours in Film/Video Production from York University and a Graduation Diploma in Theatre from the Prague/Czech Conservatory. Highlights of my career include producing Water (2004), which earned an Oscar nomination and multiple Genie nominations, and building a track record of award-winning TV movies and series in North America.

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I’m Marek Posival, a film and TV producer/writer with more than two decades of experience shaping award-nominated projects across Hallmark, Lifetime, SyFy, and theatrical features. I lead teams from development through delivery, guiding projects with a collaborative, creator-focused approach. I thrive on strong partnerships with networks, studios, and production crews to craft warm, entertaining stories that resonate with audiences.

My training includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours in Film/Video Production from York University and a Graduation Diploma in Theatre from the Prague/Czech Conservatory. Highlights of my career include producing Water (2004), which earned an Oscar nomination and multiple Genie nominations, and building a track record of award-winning TV movies and series in North America.

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Work Experience

Producer (Ontario unit) at Shaftesbury/Beta Film
January 1, 2024 - Present
Producer on Hudson & Rex (TV Series)
Producer at Shaftesbury/Wildbrain
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Producer on Ruby and the Well (TV Series)
Executive Producer at Shaftesbury Films
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Executive Producer on Life with Luca: The Movie (TV Movie)
Executive Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Executive Producer on The Perfect Pairing (TV Movie)
Executive Producer at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Executive Producer on The Enchanted Christmas Cake (TV Movie)
Executive Producer at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Executive Producer on Christmas Movie Magic (TV Movie)
Executive Producer at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Executive Producer on A Snowy Christmas (TV Movie)
Executive Producer at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Executive Producer on The Christmas Temp (TV Movie)
Executive Producer at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Executive Producer on Christmas Stars (TV Movie)
Executive Producer at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Executive Producer on Magical Christmas Shoes (TV Movie)
Executive Producer at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Executive Producer on Christmas Chalet (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Producer on Entertaining Christmas (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Breakthrough Entertainment
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Producer on Season for Love (TV Movie)
Line Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Line Producer on Very, Very, Valentine (TV Movie)
Producer at Don Carmody Productions / Davis Films
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Producer on Lucky Day (Theatrical Feature)
Co-Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Co-Producer/PM on Christmas Cure (TV Movie)
Producer at Blumhouse / Darius Films / Lumanity
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Producer on Stockholm (Theatrical Feature)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Producer on Christmas Ornaments (TV Movie)
Line Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Line Producer on Night Before Halloween (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Producer on Flashover (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Producer on On the Twelfth Day of Christmas (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Producer on Merry Matrimony (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Producer on Christmas Incorporated (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Producer on The Christmas Parade (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Producer on Best Christmas Party Ever (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Producer on Angels and Ornaments (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Producer on One Starry Christmas (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Producer on The Hazing Secret (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Producer on Finding Christmas (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Producer on Catch a Christmas Star (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Producer on The Twelve Trees of Christmas (TV Movie)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Producer on A Very Merry Mix-Up (TV Movie)
Production Manager at Weinstein Company / Sony / Darius Films
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Production Manager on The Art of the Steal (Theatrical Feature)
Producer/PM at CMT / Entertainment One
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Producer/PM on Whiskey Business (TV Movie)
Producer/PM at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Producer/PM on Cold Spring (TV Movie)
Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Producer/PM on Baby’s First Christmas (TV Movie)
Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Producer/PM on Come Dance with Me (TV Movie)
Co-Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Co-Producer/PM on A Christmas Song (TV Movie)
Co-Producer/PM at SyFy Channel / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Co-Producer/PM on Aladdin and the Death Lamp (TV Movie)
Co-Producer/PM at SyFy Channel / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Co-Producer/PM on Pegasus vs. Chimera (TV Movie)
Producer/PM at SyFy Channel / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Producer/PM on Witchslayer Gretl (TV Movie)
Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Producer/PM on Christmas Magic (TV Movie)
Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Producer/PM on The Case for Christmas (TV Movie)
Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Producer/PM on Mistletoe Over Manhattan (TV Movie)
Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Producer/PM on Cancel Christmas (TV Movie)
Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Producer/PM on The Santa Suit (TV Movie)
Co-Producer/PM at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Co-Producer/PM on The Town That Christmas Forgot (TV Movie)
Producer/Writer at Chesler Perlmutter / MP Productions
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Producer/Writer on Red: Werewolf Hunter (TV Movie)
Assoc. Producer/PM at Phantom Films / MP Productions
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Assoc. Producer/PM on The Tortured (2009)
Producer at Hallmark / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Producer on You Lucky Dog (TV Movie)
Assoc. Producer/Writer at Motion Access Pictures / MP Productions
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Assoc. Producer/Writer on Phantom Punch (2008)
Producer at Lionsgate / Twisted Pictures
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Producer on Saw 4 (Theatrical Feature)
Line Producer/PM at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Line Producer on Wide Awake (TV Feature)
Line Producer/PM at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Line Producer on They Come Back (TV Feature)
Line Producer/PM at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Line Producer on Lies and Crimes (TV Feature)
Line Producer/PM at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Line Producer on Still Small Voices (TV Feature)
Line Producer/PM at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Line Producer on Obituary (TV Feature)
Line Producer/PM at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Line Producer on Cheaters’ Club (TV Feature)
Line Producer/PM at Lifetime / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Line Producer on Between Truth and Lies (TV Feature)
Line Producer at Water (Fox Searchlight / Mongrel Media)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Line Producer on Water (Theatrical Feature)
Line Producer at PAX TV / Chesler Perlmutter
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Line Producer on Murder Among Friends (TV Movie)
Producer at Paramount Pictures
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Producer on Execution of Justice (Feature)
Producer at Kushner-Locke Co.
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Producer on The Shapeshifter (Feature)
Producer/Director at Kushner-Locke Co.
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Producer/Director on Teen Sorcery (Feature)
Producer/Director at MP Productions Inc.
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Producer/Director on Hold-Up (Short)
Producer/Director at MP Productions Inc.
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Producer/Director on Nothing at All (Short)

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours Degree (Film/Video Production) at York University
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Graduation Diploma (Theatre major) at Prague Czech Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

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