Stefanie Malone (right) with Ken Burns and Timothy Egan, producing On The Dust Bowl at Cascade PBS (KCTS).
STEFANIE IS FIERCELY DEDICATED TO QUALITY STORYTELLING AND CLIENT SATISFACTION. SHE ENJOYS PUTTING THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE THAT WHAT SHE PRODUCES TRULY SHINES. HERE IS A selection of content, broadcast productions and films
FROM over the years.
BRANDED CONTENT & COMMERCIALS //
NICK BROWN FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
Producer, Stefanie Malone
Commercial for Nick Brown for Attorney General of Washington State, 2024.
MICROSOFT & 24 HOUR FITNESS
Producer & Editor, Stefanie Malone
A look at 24 Hour Fitness and Microsoft’s partnership around Microsoft Dynamics. Played at Microsoft Ignite at Satya Nadella’s keynote speech.
CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE OVERVIEW
Producer & Editor, Stefanie Malone
Explainer video on the work of Children’s Alliance, a Washington State non-profit that advocates for children and families.
MICROSOFT STORES
Producer & Editor, Stefanie Malone
A look at how Microsoft Stores utilizes Microsoft Dynamics to connect with their communities.
EXPEDIA SIGHT UNSCENE
Executive Producer, Stefanie Malone
Expedia and NFFTY partnered to create 27 short films from around the world that explore the hidden gems in cities. Oversight of 27 filmmakers from around the globe that offer unexpected glimpses of their hometowns in this story-driven series.
This piece on Nottingham was a recipient of a Telly Award and was directed by Jordan McGibney.
MOVING FAYE
Executive Producer, Stefanie Malone
NFFTY created a five part series of branded content films for KIND Healthy Snacks, featuring short story-driven films. Developed concept with KIND and provided management and editorial oversight on films. Moving Faye was directed by Alex Bohs.
BROADCAST TELEVISION //
ON THE DUST BOWL WITH KEN BURNS & TIMOTHY EGAN
Produced by Stefanie Malone
In this Emmy® Award winning program for PBS, legendary PBS documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, along with Pulitzer Prize winner Timothy Egan engage in a lively discussion about The Dust Bowl. Together they consider the historical consequences from that period and lessons learned.
Emmy® Award, National Academy of Television Arts and Science NW
GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS
Executive Producer, Stefanie Malone, 2011 - 2014
This annual award show honors educators, programs and schools making a positive difference in Washington state education. Since 1992, awards recipients are featured in a TV special that airs on public television stations across the state. Funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and PEMCO.
Golden Apple Series:
Emmy® Nominated, National Academy of Television Arts and Science NW, 2014
Emmy® Award, National Academy of Television Arts and Science NW, 2012
MARITA DINGUS
Director and Producer, Stefanie Malone
Seattle born artist Marita Dingus' work reflects her African American heritage and her commitment to reusing materials for a greater purpose. This was a segment produced for KCTS' arts and culture program PIE.
Broadcast Premiere on PBS
FILMS //
LAST REFUGE OF THE TROUBLEMAKER
Director of Photography, Producer, Editor: Stefanie Malone
Meet Steve Backus, lumberjack turned artist for whom the trees are a canvas and the chainsaw is his tool. Backus lives on a four-acre compound on Whidbey island, once the site of the very same sawmill where Backus worked asa teen. Now it's a his own motley gallery of wood carved figures. A second-generation wood carver, Backus has been in the business for 40 years, following in the footsteps of his mother.
The Seattle Times on Last Refuge of the Troublemaker: "Who doesn't love wood carving?... Awesome"
Official Selection:
Big Sky Film Festival
Seattle International Film Festival
One Reel Film Festival
Local Sightings Film Festival
Alaska Airlines Selections
PBS
Rooftop Films NYC
National Geographic
THE NIGHT SHIFT
A film by Stefanie Malone & Shannon Snider
Welcome to Beth's Cafe, home of the twelve egg omelette. This Seattle staple appears to be your regular greasy spoon. But as you enter, you realize the people are the ones that really make this place special.
Official Selection:
Couch Fest Films
Local Sightings Film Festival
Athens International Film & Video Festival
A Story Runs Through It (Best Film)
Broadcast Premiere: PBS
THE SCORE
Director, Producer, Editor: Stefanie Malone
"The silent pictures were the purest form of cinema." -Alfred Hitchcock
How do you score music for a silent film? David Keenan and Nova Devonie make up the musical duo Miles & Karina. These Seattle musicians have been making music together for 22 years, having developed a quirky style and a large following. Join them as they work to create an original score to Alfred Hitchock's silent masterpiece, The Pleasure Garden.
Official Selection: Couch Fest Films
Official Selection: Local Sightings Festival
Broadcast Premiere: PBS
CORPORATE DOCUMENTARIES & MORE //
A SUPPORTING ROLE
Producer, Stefanie Malone
The first NFFTY-produced documentary looks at the organization Vitamin Angels and their interest in abating malnutrition around the world. This project took three NFFTY alumni - Alex Bohs, Joel McCarthy and Caleb Slain - to the far reaches of the world to tell this story.
Gold ADDY® Award, W. Wa Chapter
Silver ADDY® Award, NW Region
Telly Award
Platinum AVA Digital Award
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON COMMENCEMENT
Producer of the Purple Carpet, Stefanie Malone
Produced the Purple Carpet pre-show for the University of Washington 2024 Commencement which featured live coverage, fan selfies and interviews, prepackaged stories and more.
AMAZON ALEXA PRIZE
Producer, Stefanie Malone
From 2017 - 2023, Stefanie has produced the corporate documentary of the Amazon Alexa Prize, a series of competitions for university students dedicated to accelerating the field of artificial intelligence.
Stefanie directing a corporate video for Amazon.
Stefanie (center) producing with Erika Elder and Jai Suh a corporate video for Amazon.
Stefanie producing the University of Washington Purple Carpet program.