Karen Belfo is an Award-winning Canadian-European Writer & Director.
She is the Founder of Ofleb Productions (2006-2012) and a NYFA Graduate (2011).
As a Writer & Director, she is well known for her funky Vegan Talk Show, called, KB's Sofa & Guests (2021-2022), the Puppet TV Mini-Series, Eleanor's Fortress (2021), and her short experimental film, A Montreal Lullaby (2021), this film won the Best of Genre Award, under category, Best Experimental Short, at the Great Lakes Film Festival (2023). She is also known for her doc film, The Ofleb Calendar: Queens of Montreal (2023). An all woman Cast & Crew. Canadian Premiere (KB Vegan TV - March 2023), celebrated World International Women's Day.
Karen Belfo is a retired Celtic Jazz Singer/Songwriter (2008-2012). During those years, two amazing Music Videos were produced, City D'Amour (2010) and Deny's Outcry (2009). Deny's Outcry (2009), showcased on Much Music Toronto & screened at Montreal's Segal Center Theater. Deny's Outcry reached the Top 10 Canadian Jazz Charts, along side artists, such as Diana Krall. Reaching #1 for 3 weeks! City D'Amour (2010), screened online, (OnStage). City D'Amour, was mentioned in the 'I Heart My City' travel section, Nov 2011 edition of National Geographic. Back in 2009, Karen Belfo won an Award under Category, Performance of Excellence, at the MTL Music Talent Search Competition.
Karen Belfo is also a retired Playwright. Her magnificent plays include, Tapamenko Swing (2007) and I Wished for Alex (2006). These Plays were showcased at Montreal theaters, which included Quebec's, amazing & popular, Monument-National.
  • Writer (11 Credits)
    A Celtic Jazz Memoir2023
    Documentary
    The Ofleb Calendar: Queens of Montreal2023
    Documentary
    A Montreal Lullaby2021
    Animation, Experimental, Short
    Eleanor's Fortress2021
    Television, Web / New Media, Other
    KB's Sofa & Guests2021
    Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Eleanor's Rehearsal2015
    Short
    Saldani's Enigma2013
    Short
    A St-Therese Moment2012
    Short
    Molly & Rian2012
    Short
    City D'Amour2010
    Music Video
    Frank's Letter2008
    Short
  • Director (11 Credits)
    A Celtic Jazz Memoir2023
    Documentary
    The Ofleb Calendar: Queens of Montreal2023
    Documentary
    A Montreal Lullaby2021
    Animation, Experimental, Short
    Eleanor's Fortress2021
    Television, Web / New Media, Other
    KB's Sofa & Guests2021
    Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Eleanor's Rehearsal2015
    Short
    Saldani's Enigma2013
    Short
    A St-Therese Moment2012
    Short
    Molly & Rian2012
    Short
    City D'Amour2010
    Music Video
    Frank's Letter2008
    Short
  • Editor (7 Credits)
    A Celtic Jazz Memoir2023
    Documentary
    A Montreal Lullaby2021
    Animation, Experimental, Short
    Eleanor's Fortress2021
    Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Eleanor's Rehearsal2015
    Short
    Saldani's Enigma2013
    Short
    A St-Therese Moment2012
    Short
    Molly & Rian2012
    Short
  • Acting (7 Credits)
    The Ofleb Calendar: Queens of Montreal2023
    Documentary
    A Montreal Lullaby2021
    Animation, Experimental, Short
    KB's Sofa & Guests2021
    Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Eleanor's Rehearsal2015
    Short
    Saldani's Enigma2013
    Short
    City D'Amour2010
    Music Video
    Frank's Letter2008
    Short
  • Cinematographer (5 Credits)
    The Ofleb Calendar: Queens of Montreal2023
    Documentary
    Eleanor's Rehearsal2015
    Short
    Saldani's Enigma2013
    Short
    A St-Therese Moment2012
    Short
    Molly & Rian2012
    Short
  • Producer (5 Credits)
    The Ofleb Calendar: Queens of Montreal2023
    Documentary
    A Montreal Lullaby2021
    Animation, Experimental, Short
    Eleanor's Fortress2021
    Television, Web / New Media, Other
    Saldani's Enigma2013
    Short
    A St-Therese Moment2012
    Short
  • Camera Operator (4 Credits)
    The Ofleb Calendar: Queens of Montreal2023
    Documentary
    Eleanor's Rehearsal2015
    Short
    Saldani's Enigma2013
    Short
    Molly & Rian2012
    Short
  • Composer (2 Credits)
    A Celtic Jazz Memoir2023
    Documentary
    City D'Amour2010
    Music Video
  • Music Department (2 Credits)
    The Ofleb Calendar: Queens of Montreal2023
    Documentary
    City D'Amour2010
    Music Video
  • Camera (2 Credits)
    A Montreal Lullaby2021
    Animation, Experimental, Short
    Eleanor's Fortress2021
    Television, Web / New Media, Other
  • Casting Department (1 Credit)
    Frank's Letter2008
    Short
  • Photographer (1 Credit)
    Molly & Rian2012
    Short
  • Secondary Editor/Director's Cut (1 Credit)
    The Ofleb Calendar: Queens of Montreal2023
    Documentary
Best Short Documentary - Nominee
The Ofleb Calendar: Queens of Montreal
Latin America Film Awards
Rio de Janeiro
2023
Best of Genre Award - Winner - Experimental Short
A Montreal Lullaby
Great Lakes Film Festival
Erie, Pennsylvania
2023
Private Screening - Nominee - Best Women Film & Animation Shorts
A Montreal Lullaby
Kalakari Film Festival
Dewas
2022
Best Experimental Film - Winner
A Montreal Lullaby
Berlin Shorts Award
Berlin
2021
College
New York Film Academy
Acting For Film - La Femis - Paris, France
2011
Part of History: 1st female tenor drummer for the Blackwatch Pipes & Drums band, Quebec, Canada.
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