Magilla Entertainment is one of the nation’s largest independently owned production companies in non-scripted TV. Founded in 2009, Magilla is owned by longtime colleagues and executive producers, Matthew Ostrom and Laura Palumbo Johnson; each of whom have been active in the television world collectively and individually for over 20 years. Matthew and Laura possess a diverse background, having worked with a wide variety of media outlets on all forms of non-scripted television – docu-reality, celeb-reality, competition reality, scripted hybrid, makeover, hidden camera, game show and talk/variety shows. Their careers include producing, line producing, writing and directing, as well as developing and selling television.

Magilla Entertainment has enjoyed success from a diverse portfolio of over 45 separate and unique series including hit shows such as Discovery’s Moonshiners and Diesel Brothers, TLC’s Long Island Medium, HGTV’s Beach Front Bargain Hunt franchise, and History Channel’s American Ripper , three-part mini-series –Cars That Built America and one-hour documentary –Rise Up:The Movement That Changed America. 

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Magilla Entertainment

Magilla Entertainment's headquarters in New York, NY, United States

Jason Fox

Valerie Smaltini

Zoran Zgonc

Marc Palumbo

The Production and Development Team at Magilla Entertainment is responsible for brainstorming and conceptualizing new non-scripted TV show ideas, casting talents, and producing dynamic content. They oversee the development process from initial concept through to production, ensuring a diverse portfolio of engaging and successful series. This team collaborates closely with executive producers, talent developers, and casting directors to bring innovative and compelling television to various media outlets.

Production and Development Team

The Leadership Team at Magilla Entertainment is responsible for steering the company’s strategic vision and operational oversight. This team includes executive vice presidents, senior vice presidents, and vice presidents who collectively focus on post-production, development, casting, talent development, IT, facilities, and current series management. Their role involves spearheading the creation and execution of diverse non-scripted television content, ensuring high-quality production, and driving the company’s growth and innovation in the TV industry.

Leadership Team

The Editing Team at Magilla Entertainment is responsible for assembling raw footage, sound, and graphics into a polished final product for the company's various non-scripted TV series. This includes ensuring seamless storytelling, pacing, and overall visual and audio quality in shows like Discovery’s Moonshiners and TLC’s Long Island Medium. Team members collaborate closely to meet deadlines and maintain the high production standards for which Magilla Entertainment is known.

Editing Team

The Production Team at Magilla Entertainment is responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of non-scripted television production. This includes managing budgets, schedules, logistics, and coordination of shoots, as well as ensuring smooth operations from pre-production through post-production. They work closely with creative teams to bring concepts to life while maintaining high production standards. The team consists of roles such as Production Coordinators, Managers, and Assistants who ensure each project is delivered on time and within budget.

Production Team

The Post Production team at Magilla Entertainment is responsible for the final editing, sound mixing, visual effects addition, and overall quality control of all non-scripted TV content produced by the company. They ensure each episode or series is polished and ready for broadcast, maintaining the high standards and engaging narratives that Magilla Entertainment is known for.

Post Production

The Photography and Camera Team at Magilla Entertainment is responsible for capturing high-quality visual content for the company's diverse range of non-scripted TV shows. This includes setting up and operating cameras, ensuring proper lighting and framing, and collaborating closely with directors and producers to achieve the desired visual style and storytelling for each project. The team works across various formats, from docu-reality to competition reality and more, ensuring consistency and excellence in visual production.

Magilla Entertainment

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Teams

Production and Development Team

Leadership Team

Editing Team

Production Team

Post Production

Photography and Camera Team

Offices

Magilla Entertainment

Org chart

Teams

Production and Development Team

Leadership Team

Editing Team

Production Team

Post Production

Photography and Camera Team

Offices

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