The Smithsonian Institution | McMillen Media + Communications

Karen McMillen has been producing, directing and writing award-winning educational media for over 20 years for organizations including The Smithsonian Institution, The National Archives, The Getty Museum, Claremont Graduate University, Harvard University, Children's Hospital Boston, the Louisiana State Museum, and a host of others. At McMillen Media + Communications, Karen leads talented teams of designers, writers, photographers and editors to produce projects that are meaningful, stylish and compelling.

Karen’s resume is available here as a downloadable PDF.

Discover the Smithsonian Institution

Role: Producer, Director, Writer

For: The Smithsonian Institution

Honors: Silver Screen Award, US International Film & Video Festival

The Smithsonian is an American treasure. With museums, research centers and a host of other activities, it is a leader in preserving our nation’s history and culture. This ten-minute film tells the story of this dynamic institution and highlights what visitors can see at its museums on the mall in Washington, DC.