Cheryl Horner McDonough, a true global citizen, has spent her life navigating the world's diverse landscapes, both figuratively and literally. From the sun-kissed state of Florida, where her life's journey first took root, she has traversed the globe, accumulating a rich tapestry of experiences and expertise. This extraordinary odyssey began in Atlanta, Georgia, where the seeds of her remarkable career were first sown, before she set her sights on the cosmopolitan city of Sydney, Australia, where she further refined her skills and expanded her cultural horizons.
Person Biography:
Born with a strong sense of determination and a deep-seated passion for the creative arts, she embarked on a journey that would take her to the heart of Eastern Europe, Bucharest, Romania, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage. During her time in Bucharest, she diligently honed her craft, refining her skills and expanding her professional network, laying the groundwork for the remarkable achievements that would soon follow.
Years later, her insatiable wanderlust would lead her to the iconic city of New York, a melting pot of creativity and innovation. It was in this city, in the year 2001, that she would unleash her entrepreneurial spirit and establish Gigantic! Productions, a testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft and unrelenting passion for creative expression.
Cheryl's illustrious career has been distinguished by a plethora of notable accomplishments, boasting a cumulative total of two esteemed Emmy Award victories, each of which was bestowed upon her in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to MTV's groundbreaking "True Life" series, as well as the thought-provoking documentary special "Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word".
As a celebrated and accomplished producer, Cheryl has had the immense privilege of contributing her expertise to a wide-ranging array of projects, traversing multiple genres and mediums, including the critically acclaimed independent film "BEAN", which has garnered widespread recognition and accolades, boasting a prestigious collection of awards and nominations, with notable highlights including, but not limited to, the coveted Best Documentary Feature award at the 2017 Big Apple Film Festival in New York, the esteemed Best of Fest award at AmDocs in Palm Springs, and a 2018 Daytime Emmy Award nomination, thus solidifying her reputation as a talented and dedicated producer in the industry, distinguished by her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to bring complex projects to life.
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Cheryl has simultaneously explored a diverse range of creative pursuits, expanding her professional scope far beyond her work on "BEAN". One of her most notable achievements has been the development and production of the Netflix original series "Marching Orders", effectively demonstrating her multifaceted talents as a creative force within the television industry.
In addition to her work on "Marching Orders", Cheryl has also taken on the role of Series Director for the esteemed documentary series "America Inside Out", led by the renowned Katie Couric, and featuring six episodes that premiered on National Geographic.
Cheryl's most recent and ambitious endeavour, "Sins of the Parents: The Crumbley Trials", is a groundbreaking and monumental documentary that offers an unparalleled and unprecedented glimpse into a truly extraordinary and captivating case, thereby solidifying her reputation as a preeminent and influential figure within the revered domain of documentary filmmaking.
