Elizabeth Karlsen

Elizabeth Karlsen
Born
New York City, United States
OccupationFilm producer
Years active1986–present
EmployerSony Pictures Animation (2016–present)
SpouseStephen Woolley

Elizabeth Karlsen is an American–British film producer. Her career has spanned over three and a half decades, and In 2019, she was awarded the BAFTA award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema.[1] Her work has garnered a total of 52 BAFTA nominations and wins, and 20 Academy Award® nominations and wins.[2] In 2002, she co-founded Number 9 Films with production partner and husband, Stephen Woolley.[3][4]

Career

She has produced independent films in the US and Europe including: Todd Haynes’s CAROL[5] (nominated for 6 Academy Awards®, 6 Golden Globe Awards and 9 BAFTA Awards)[6][7][8][9] Mark Herman’s LITTLE VOICE[10] (winner of a Golden Globe Award, nominated for 1 Academy Award®, 6 Golden Globe Awards and 6 BAFTA Awards)[11][12][13][14] Neil Jordan’s THE CRYING GAME[15] (winner of an Academy Award®, a BAFTA Award and nominated for 6 Academy Awards®),[16][17][18] MADE IN DAGENHAM[19] (nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards)[20][21] and Phyllis Nagy’s MRS HARRIS[22] (nominated for 12 Emmy® Awards, 3 Golden Globe Awards and a PGA Award)[23][24][25] and Wash Westmoreland’s COLETTE[19] (Nominated for 4 BIFA’s and an Independent Spirit Award).[26][27][28] Other work includes: ON CHESIL BEACH,[29] written by Ian McEwan and directed by Dominic Cooke;[30] THEIR FINEST,[31] directed by Lone Scherfig;[32] THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM[33] written by Jane Goldman and directed by Juan Carlos Medina,[34] GREAT EXPECTATIONS,[35] written by David Nicholls and directed by Mike Newell,[36] THE NEON BIBLE[37] directed by Terence Davies[38] and BYZANTIUM[39] directed by Neil Jordan[40] and as co-producer Paolo Sorrentino’s YOUTH [41] (nominated for 1 Academy Award® and winner of 3 European Film Awards).[42][43][44] She also produced the international box office success Ladies in Lavender,[45] starring Maggie Smith and Judi Dench.[46]

She has had multiple films selected for Palme D’Or competition in Cannes[47] and premieres in international film festivals including TIFF, LFF, NY and Sundance.[47]

In addition to film work, MADE IN DAGENHAM: THE MUSICAL opened in London’s West End in 2014 starring Gemma Arterton.[48]

Elizabeth has served on the board of The Edinburgh Film Festival, the NFTS Gala, the American Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts Events Committee, and was chair of Women in Film and TV UK.[49]

Filmography

Director's name in brackets after film title.

References

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  4. ^ Picardie, Ruth (September 5, 1996). "Golden girl, producer, mother, babe". The Independent.
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  6. ^ "List of accolades received by Carol (film)", Wikipedia, November 23, 2023, retrieved December 8, 2023
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  10. ^ Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (May 14, 2015). "Passion project: meet the indie super-producer behind Cannes hot ticket Carol". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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  33. ^ Ritman, Alex (September 9, 2016). "Toronto: Producer Stephen Woolley Talks Dedicating 'Limehouse Golem' to Alan Rickman". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  34. ^ Medina, Juan Carlos (September 8, 2017), The Limehouse Golem (Crime, Mystery, Thriller), Douglas Booth, Olivia Cooke, Sam Reid, New Sparta Films, HanWay Films, Lipsync, retrieved December 8, 2023
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  37. ^ "The Neon Bible (1994)". BFI. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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  39. ^ Harvey, Dennis (September 11, 2012). "Byzantium". Variety. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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  41. ^ Anderson, Ariston (October 22, 2018). "MIA Market: Producer Elizabeth Karlsen Discusses the Damage of Majority Male Festival Lineups". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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  43. ^ Meza, Ed (December 12, 2015). "'Youth' Takes Top Prizes at European Film Awards 2015: Complete Winners List". Variety. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  44. ^ Sorrentino, Paolo (December 4, 2015), Youth (Comedy, Drama, Music), Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Indigo Film, Barbary Films, Pathé, retrieved December 8, 2023
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  46. ^ Dance, Charles (May 27, 2005), Ladies in Lavender (Drama, Music, Romance), Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Daniel Brühl, UK Film Council, Baker Street, Future Films, retrieved December 8, 2023
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  48. ^ "Made In Dagenham at the Adelphi Theatre, London". Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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