Madden Meiners is a filmmaker and video producer with over 20 years of experience spanning film, television, music, events, and technology. Most recently, as a Senior Video Producer for an in-house creative team focused on cybersecurity and SaaS product marketing, he has helped establish and scale a global video presence for the cybersecurity brand.
He began his career as a basketball double on a television show and using the opportunity to shadow directors and learn both the craft and the inner workings of large-scale productions. After getting his foot in the door, Madden went on to work across numerous productions in camera and video departments, including the opportunity to work alongside renowned cinematographers Vilmos Zsigmond and Edward Lachman.
Following the advice of a mentor, Madden shifted his focus toward producing and directing his own documentaries, short films, animations, and music videos, refining his creative voice and vision. This path eventually led him into the music industry, where he worked 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 and the 50-hour livestream broadcast Always On, alongside freelance work for clients including Lowe’s Hardware, SAS, JMP, APCO Worldwide, UNC, George Mason University, Housing for New Hope, and Mayor Steve Schewel’s winning 2017 campaign.
Madden currently lives in Durham, NC with his family. When he’s not working, he’s either golfing, exploring the American Tobacco Trail, or traveling with his family to explore local food and music scenes.
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
Fourculture Magazine
“The music video for this track is visually breathtaking...perfectly captures the ephemeral spirit of the song’s lyrics.” (re: ScreamCreature “Bonfire”) read here
The Daily What
“Cat lovers get the Christopher Guest treatment in Madden Meiners' upcoming documentary, Cat Show.” (re: “Cat Show”)
Lumina News
“Cat Show Vibe Illustrated in Short Film” (re: “Cat Show”) read here
Lumina News
“Cucalorus Draws Largest Crowd Yet” (re: “Cat Show”) read here
Star News Online
“Basketball documentary has roots in 'One Tree Hill'” (re: “For Keeps”)
Accolades
• Studio one | house of joy (commercial)
• ROBYN HITCHCOCK | ALBUM TRAILER (COMMERCIAL)
• "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