Award-winning producer & editor
Karolina Rum (born as Karolina M. Mikolajczak) grew up in Polish artistic environment which shaped her unique vision in storytelling. In 2012 she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a filmmaking degree at New York Film Academy, Los Angeles. She is known for films such as "The Stradivari" and "Forbidden Melody" earning her 9 awards. In 2016 she received Best Producer award at HIMPFF and LAIFFA. Additionally, she also a recipient of Best Editing award at HIMPFF. Her films screened at over 19 international film festival around the globe. Overall, Karolina produced 2 feature films, 13 short films, numerous commercials and music videos. In 2017 she founded Alpha Productions - a production and post-production company based in Europe and Los Angeles, providing services around the world.
Her other projects include music video “Sin Rumbo” that aired on TV in Mexico and commercial content for renowned brands such as Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Aava Resort & Spa, Gourmet Safari KL and more. Karolina also provided post-production services for a TV feature film that was broadcasted nationwide by Cox Media in the US, and on National Geographic and Discovery Channel TLC in Australia.
Her short film “Safe&Sound” obtained distribution by Kitchen Films and was released on YouTube gaining over 900,000 views. Another short film produced by Karolina, “Dudes” is available to watch on Amazon Prime.
Her other awards include:
Best Film - “Forbidden Melody” - IndieFest Film Awards (2017)
Best Woman Filmmaker - “Forbidden Melody” - IndieFest Film Awards (2017)
Best Film Raising Awareness and Best Film on Contemporary Issues -“Forbidden Melody” - IndieFest Film Awards (2017)
Best Producer - “The Stradivari” - Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival (2017)
Best Editing – “The Stradivari” – Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival (2017)
Best Producer - “The Stradivari” - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards (2016)
Best Film - “The Stradivari” - Best Shorts Competition (2016)
Best Woman Filmmaker at Best Shorts Competition (2016)
Special Recognition Award at VII Kurpinski Polonaise Piano Competition (2010)