Kyle Frank

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About Kyle Frank

Kyle Frank is a Creative Producer and Culinary Consultant based in Chicago. Throughout her career Kyle has created award-winning TV shows, produced hundreds of films, executed unique marketing campaigns, curated vendors in food halls, launched restaurant concepts, and championed women in leadership. A natural born storyteller, Kyle knew she wanted to work in media from the young age of 11. She started her own slideshow business making videos for peers' bar/bat mitzvahs, followed by weddings and other life events. Still true today as it was back then, Kyle knows what she wants, goes after it, and possesses the tenacity and work ethic to accomplish the goals she sets her mind to. In 2021, Casual Films looked to expand and strengthen their U.S. market presence by opening their fifth office, globally, in Chicago. As the inaugural hire, tasked with building this office from the ground up, Kyle is the Executive Producer leading a diverse team of producers, editors, creatives, and filmmakers. She is dedicated to telling meaningful stories, creating exciting content, and overseeing all creative output. Kyle is also involved with business development, nurturing client relationships, and building long-term content strategy. After interning at Austin City Limits, Kyle began here career in sports and entertainment at Intersport in Chicago. Kyle’s entrée into the culinary industry came when Intersport became The James Beard Foundation’s content partner. She spent three years leading content strategy and video creation for JBF and the Awards, while being a founding and integral member of the Culinary Department. With a genuine knack for bringing people together and a watchful eye on taste trends, Kyle is known by family, friends, and colleagues as the restaurant recommender and delegate to order for the table. She believes there is no better place to get the creative juices flowing and tell stories than over a good meal. In 2018, Kyle developed a TV show around this concept for ABC called Taste Buds: Chefsgiving. Nominated for a James Beard Media Award, the show brought together 4 diverse chefs from across the U.S.(DC to Hawaii) to cook their family holiday dishes and engage in conversation over a delicious meal. Similar to fashion trends, we often see content trends come and go; but food (especially great food) will never go out of style. Food has unique and incredible power to unite people across generations and geographies. The culinary community is as infectious as it is delicious and, as a storyteller, it keeps Kyle coming back for another serving.