About me
Carl Effenson is an award-winning producer whose credits include Dee Rees’ MUDBOUND. The film starring Carey Mulligan, Mary J. Blige, Jason Clarke, and Garrett Hedlund was nominated for 4 Academy Awards, was the recipient of the Humanitas Prize and Robert Altman Award at the 2018 Independent Spirit Awards in addition to being the Washington Post and LA Times' Best Picture of the Year.
His most recent film, BOB TREVINO LIKES IT starring Euphoria breakout Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo had its premiere at the 2024 SXSW film festival winning both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award to rave reviews (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). The film was picked up by Roadside Attractions for a theatrical release in the first quarter of 2025.
His film MENDING THE LINE starring SAG, BAFTA & Golden Globe winning actor Brian Cox, Sinqua Walls, and Wes Studi was recently released worldwide by Sony Pictures in September 2023 to stellar reviews and explores the therapeutic power of fly fishing for two marines with PTSD. The film debuted on Netflix in March 2024, becoming its #1 film in the U.S. within a few days.
Other producing efforts include HIDE AWAY starring Josh Lucas and James Cromwell, a Grand Jury prize winner for its cinematography at SXSW and acclaimed director Joe Dante's BURYING THE EX starring Anton Yelchin, Alexandra Daddario, and Ashley Greene. Carl’s films have premiered at some of the most prestigious film festivals around the world including Sundance, Toronto, SXSW, Venice, and London.
He lives in Austin, Tx y'all!