Carl Effenson

Carl Effenson is an award-winning independent film producer known for telling socially impactful, authentic stories. His credits include Mudbound (Netflix), which earned four Academy Award nominations and multiple awards, including the Humanitas Prize. He also executive produced Bob Trevino Likes It (Roadside Attractions), which won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at SXSW 2024, and Mending the Line (Sony Pictures), which became a #1 film on Netflix, starring Brian Cox, Sinqua Walls, and Wes Studi.

Carl recently completed production on Maybe We Should, a heartwarming family film about a therapy center for children with special needs, starring Heather Graham, Jeremy John Wells, Lil Rel Howery, and Kevin Nealon. His past works include Hide Away (SXSW Grand Jury Prize) and Burying the Ex (Venice Film Festival), directed by Joe Dante and starring Anton Yelchin, Alexandra Daddario, and Ashley Greene.

Based in Austin, TX, Carl is committed to creating stories that resonate deeply, spark important conversations, and leave a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.