Biography

Karen Tusa - Producer, Actress, Location Manager/Location Scout

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Karen Tusa is an award-winning actress and producer with a dynamic career spanning film, television, and commercial production. She is an Active National Member of the Television Academy under the Producers Peer Group (The Emmys), a full member of the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) as a Location Scout and Location Manager, and a Professional Member of the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI). Karen proudly serves on the LMGI Awards Committee for features and television content and is also a member of ACTRA.

Her expertise and industry insight have led her to serve on numerous juries and screening committees, including as a Blue Ribbon Judge for both the Children's & Family Emmys and the Daytime Emmys. She is also the Marketing Director of the Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival, where she supports emerging filmmakers and promotes community engagement through storytelling.

Karen began her career in front of the camera, appearing in numerous films and commercials. Her passion for storytelling led her behind the scenes, where she quickly established herself as a respected producer. Among her producing highlights:

The Diabetic Kitchen - A Lifestyle and Cooking series for Bell Fibe TV1

A Birthday Tale - Winner of 16 international awards available on Vimeo on demand and YouTube

Five True Friends - Winner of 14 awards to date; acquired by ShortsTV and available on Amazon Prime Video (9 Regions, Apple TV+, and DirecTV

Jenny & Jeff Mini-Series - Winner of 16 awards globally, including 5 in Los Angeles with multiple distribution offers

Closing Time (Documentary) - A Bell MTS Stories from Home original, multiple award-winner, acquired by CBC's Land & Sea for national broadcast

Karen is also the former President and CEO of Family Friendly Video Inc., a Canadian-based distributor of family and faith-based content, and Co-Owner of Lucky 9 Productions Ltd., a boutique production company.

Her diverse background includes over 20 years in the Financial and Insurance industry, where she held senior executive roles. This experience enhances her exceptional skills in budgeting, risk management, and leadership on and off set.
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