Marianne Kushmaniuk has been working in all aspects of the television industry for the past 16 years. As part of the team at 52 Media Inc., Marianne most recently produced STUCK, a docu-soap series produced for W Network Canada.
In 2007, Marianne wrote and directed two episodes of the docu-drama series PSYCHIC INVESTIGATORS for A&E Network and W Network. She also produced the hour documentary SOMETHING ABOUT MARY MAGDALENE, a film that explored the myths and mysteries surrounding the biblical figure (winner of the Chris Awards Bronze Plaque: 2007 Columbus Intl. Film & Video Festival) produced for History Channel US, Vision TV Canada and ITV UK.
In 2006, Marianne produced the two-hour documentary special TRUE VAMPIRES for Discovery Canada and Discovery UK. She was also Series Producer of THE TRUTH ABOUT THE SEXES, a five episode science series for Discovery Health U.S. and W Network Canada. In 2005, Marianne was one of a small team of Creative Producers for the CBC/TLC docu-dramatic series 72 HOURS: TRUE CRIME: Season 2. In 2004, Marianne wrote, produced and directed CRAFTY ANIMALS for Discovery International, Animal Planet and Discovery Channel Canada (Gold Plaque - Best Science/Nature Documentary, 2005 Chicago International Film Festival).
In recent years, Marianne Line-Produced PILOT SEASON for Life Network and UK Living. Marianne was Associate Producer on the mini-series URBAN WILD, THE SEXUAL CENTURY, and THE FIFTIES. These mini-series have aired on Discovery Channel, France’s Tele-Images Nature, NHK, Carlton, History Television, The Disney Channel, and A&E.
In addition to her work in television, Marianne is also an internationally published freelance illustrator and has consulted on visual design and concepts for a variety of programs in Canada, the US, the UK, France and Japan.
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