Mary-Ellis Bunim

Renowned as a pioneering force in reality television, Mary-Ellis Bunim was born in 1946 in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. She was active in the industry from the 1980s until her untimely death in 2004, primarily producing in the genre of reality television, with her most famous creations being 'The Real World' and 'Road Rules'. Despite her revolutionary work, Bunim did not receive individual awards at major film festivals; however, her shows have been hugely influential and garnered numerous accolades. Mary-Ellis Bunim was a tenacious visionary whose work broke new ground, reshaping television and influencing a generation of programmers.