Welcome, I’m Madi Delk 

I'm an ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded Chicago-based Director and Producer who's spearheaded every stage of film & tv creation and execution.

I create riveting stories with good people.

Recent Work 

Co-Producer | “Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue!” featuring Susan Sarandon, Danny Trejo, Alicia Silverstone, Bill Nighy, and Brooke Shields | Theatrical release Oct 2024 in 750+ US & 12 international territories

Producer & Co-Editor | “Magical Girls,” shot on Super 16mm film - raised over $17.5k | Currently in post-production

Writing & Directorial Debut | “Enough” - a satirical puppetry global warming tragedy - with an attached environmental impact campaign. | Currently in pre-production

Executive Producers’, Showrunner’s, & Director’s Assistant | Amazon Prime Video: “Night Sky”

my artistic values

My work is highly collaborative, community-oriented, and uses storytelling as a catalyst to create positive change. I have high standards of excellence in creating polished, captivating, and meaningful stories. I value effective, decisive communication. I believe working "fast is slow". I care about my crew. I strive to cultivate an environment people want to be part of: full of good vibes, good food, and good comradery.

Background

I graduated from DePaul University with a double major in Theatre Arts, Directing concentration, and Community Psychology. My theatre background focused on social justice theatre, new plays, & devised and ensemble-created theatre.

A 5th-generation Iowan on both sides; my family lives on the same block where my grandparents built their house. In my free time, I enjoy backpacking, brewing kombucha, being a cat mom, and eating my way through the Iowa State Fair.