Madden Meiners is a published filmmaker and content producer whose work has been featured in various industry and international press outlets. His passion for creative, original storytelling is conveyed through his work producing, directing, and editing various short films, documentaries, animations, branded content and music videos.

He started his career as a basketball double on a television show using the opportunity to shadow directors and learning the craft as well as how a large-scale production operates. After getting his foot in the door, Madden worked on a number of shows in the camera and video departments even having the pleasure of working alongside famed cinematographers Vilmos Zsigmond and Edward Lachman.

Following the advice of his mentor he turned his focus to producing and directing his own documentaries, short films, animations and music videos, refining his craft and vision before eventually working within the music industry as a video and content producer for Yep Roc Records, Redeye Worldwide, and Moogfest. During this time Madden produced the live music series, Sawyer Sessions, as well as the 50-hour livestream broadcast 'Always On', working with a number of artists in NC as well as around the globe.

With over 15-years of video and film production experience, Madden has most recently had his hand in a number of other projects ranging from producing live-action and animated content for large international and domestic pharmaceutical and bio-tech companies, VR-360 experiences, augmented reality and holograms, sports and music livestream broadcasts, and even on the local-level with the production of (Durham) Mayor Steve Schewel's campaign videos, and UNC's Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health helping them to secure $8 million in grant funding.

Madden and his wife reside in Durham with their boxer/plott-hound. He enjoys golfing on his days off and a good run on the days when he is working. If he's not in the office or home in Durham he's either at a beach looking for a fun spot to surf, or traveling with his wife and checking out the local food and record shop scene.

Features & Press

NY TIMES

“Moogfest Shines A Spotlight on Female, Non-Binary and Transgender Musicians” read here

TEAM COCO

“Get a live concert P.O.V. as Eli Paperboy Reed performs the title track off his new album, My Way Home” (re: Eli 'Paperboy' Reed, “My Way Home”) world premiere

GLIDE MAGAZINE

“Reed Turchi performs a medley of Mississippi Blues” (re: Reed Turchi, “Bollweevil/Get Back Train”) read here

SALON MAGAZINE

“A new song by Green on Red guitarist bids farewell to Bowie, Prince, George Martin, Merle, Ali and others” (re: Chuck Prohphet, “Bad Year For Rock And Roll”) read here

CLASH MAGAZINE

“Madden Meiners directed scenes bring out something quite ancient in her work, her voice billowing up into the clear sky” (re: Globelamp, “The Orange Glow”) read here

MAGNET MAGAZINE

Video premiere for Wesley Stace's “Better Tell No One Your Dreams” read here

PASTE MAGAZINE

Video premiere for Jackie Greene's “Trust Somebody” read here

Accolades

• Studio one | house of joy (commercial)

Rolling Stone Premiere

• ROBYN HITCHCOCK | ALBUM TRAILER (COMMERCIAL)

Billboard Premiere

• "Bonfire" | Official Selection (Music Video)

2014 Cucalorus Film Festival

• "Cat Show" | Official Selection (Short Film)

2013 Cucalorus Film Festival

• "Cat Show" - trailer | Official Selection

2013 Great Wall Oakland Cat Video Film Festival

2012 Walker Art Center Cat Video Film Festival

• "For Keeps" | Official Selction (Documentary)

2009 Cucalorus Film Festival

• "Dugout Canoes" | 1st Place Multi-Media Visual and Design

17th Annual SE Museum Conference Awards