Karyn Kusama

Karyn Kusama

Keynote Speaker: Executive Producer & Director of "Yellowjackets"

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Karyn Kusama Biography

Karyn Kusama is a television and film director who made her feature directorial debut with the sports drama film "Girlfight," for which she won Best Director and the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. Kusama currently serves as Executive Producer and a director on the Showtime survival horror thriller series "Yellowjackets," for which she was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.

Having worked extensively directing for episodic television on such series as "The L Word," "Billions" and "Masters ofd Sex," Kusama also directed the science fiction action film "Æon Flux," based on the animated series of the same name, and the horror comedy film "Jennifer's Body." She also directed the horror film "The Invitation," a segment in the horror anthology film "XX", and the critically acclaimed film "Destroyer," starring Nicole Kidman and Tatiana Maslany.

In 2023, Kusama was named to Forbes "50 Over 50" list.

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Karyn Kusama Videos

Karyn Kusama Speech | 2022 HCA TV Awards
Karyn Kusama - Tribeca Talks At Home
Karyn Kusama - WWFC Filmmaking Advice

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What topics does Karyn Kusama speak about?

Karyn Kusama is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers and Television & Film.

Who is the agent for Karyn Kusama?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karyn Kusama for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karyn Kusama for your next private or corporate function.

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Karyn Kusama is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers and Television & Film. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Karyn Kusama can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zazie Beetz, Ava DuVernay and Viola Davis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karyn Kusama for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/01/2024.

Karyn Kusama Videos

Karyn Kusama Speech | 2022 HCA TV Awards
Karyn Kusama - Tribeca Talks At Home
Karyn Kusama - WWFC Filmmaking Advice

Karyn Kusama News

  • "I'm not going away, people."

    Director Karyn Kusama’s debut movie "Girlfight" was a critical knockout in 2000; her latest film, "The Invitation," is opening to raves. To get from that point to this one, however, has been "like open heart surgery without the painkillers."

  • How do I book Karyn Kusama to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Karyn Kusama for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Karyn Kusama, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Karyn Kusama or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Karyn Kusama for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Karyn Kusama, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karyn Kusama, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Karyn Kusama speak about?

    Karyn Kusama is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers and Television & Film.
  • Who is the agent for Karyn Kusama?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karyn Kusama for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karyn Kusama for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Karyn Kusama or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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