Kady Serlin is a New York City–based entertainment media professional passionate about telling stories that reveal emotional truth. Her work across film, journalism, and live events has screened at festivals worldwide and reflects a voice grounded in curiosity, empathy, and a deep connection to people. A recipient of the Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards Scholarship, she has earned over ten Student Emmy nominations and won two. She interned with Chicago production companies Film in a Bag and XVP Studios and served as Executive Producer of her high school broadcast team, leading live sports and theatrical productions. She also trained at film programs at USC and UCLA. Now a film and television student at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Kady works across narrative, nonfiction, and live event production, including with New York–based MB Productions, while pursuing independent projects. She approaches every story with intention and a commitment to work that feels urgent and human.
Crystal Pillar Winner - Public Affair/Community Service
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences: National Student Production Awards
New York, NY
2025
Crystal Pillar Winner - Public Affair/Community Service
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences: Student Production Awards - Chicago/Midwest
Chicago, IL
2025
Best in Show and Achievement in Writing
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Screen Test International Film Fest
Schaumburg, IL
2025
Best in Show
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Screen Test Local Film Fest
Schaumburg, IL
2025
Sponsor Choice Award
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Humanity Rising Film Festival
Highland Park, IL
2025
Winner 16-18 Nonfiction, Craft Directing Winner, Craft Cinematography Winner
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Flint Youth Film Festival
Flint, MI
2025
2nd Place
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Mt Gretna IFF
Mount Gretna, PA
2025
Semi-Finalist
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
1:11 High School Film Festival
Raleigh, NC
2025
Mountain Lion Award
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Golden Lion Awards Student Film Festival
Cincinnati, OH
2025
4th Place - Documentary
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Midwest Media Educators Association High School Video Festival
Naperville, IL
2025
Quarter Finalist
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Kobani International Film Festival
Bochum
2025
Honorable Mention
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
The Sun Valley Junior Film Competition
Sun Valley, ID
2025
Official Selection
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Columbus Film, Author and Photography Festival
Columbus, OH
2025
Official Selection
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
SE Pennsylvania Teen Filmmakers Showcase
West Chester, PA
2025
Official Selection
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Austin Film Festival's Young Filmmakers Competition
Austin, TX
2025
Official Selection
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Centre Film Festival
Philipsburg, PA
2025
Official Selection
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Kenya International Sports Film Festival
Nairobi
2025
Official Selection
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
Hellbender Student Film Festival
St. Charles, MO
2025
Official Selection
Crossroads
Columbus Film, Author and Photography Festival
Columbus, OH
2025
5th Place - 7 Day Challenge
Crossroads
Midwest Media Educators Association High School Video Festival
Naperville, IL
Official Selection
The Man in the Green and Gold Suit | The James Williams Story
All American High School Film Festival
New York, NY
Finalist
Crossroads
Open Mind Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
College
New York University
Film and Television
2025Present
High School
Glenbrook North
20212025
Birth City
Chicago, Illinois
Current City
New York, New York
Gender
Female
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." – Ferris Bueller
(Fun fact: John Hughes, the filmmaker behind Ferris Bueller's Day Off, was from my hometown and even filmed the movie there!)
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