Ed Polgardy

Ed Polgardy is a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, serving as the president of Black Hat Magic Productions. With a diverse portfolio that spans comic books, television, and film, he has made significant contributions as a writer, editor, producer, and director.

Polgardy gained recognition as the co-creator of the celebrated comic book series “From The Darkness” and its sequel “From The Darkness: Blood Vows.” He also penned the graphic novel adaptation of Quentin Tarantino's cult classic “From Dusk 'Til Dawn.” His role as Senior Editor at Jim Shooter's Defiant Comics saw him developing notable titles like “The Good Guys” and “Dark Dominion,” illustrated by the legendary Steve Ditko. As Editor-in-Chief at BIG Entertainment, he collaborated with prominent authors including John Jakes and Neil Gaiman, leading to intellectual properties licensed by Miramax and ABC TV.

In television, Polgardy produced and directed a variety of programs, such as “Today’s Environment” with Ed Begley, Jr., and “Millennium” hosted by Peter Weller. He co-founded Price/Parker, where he created “Identity,” a female-empowerment series on The Learning Channel. His recent work includes producing “Oh Jerome, No,” a short-form series on Fox’s FXX.

As a screenwriter and producer, Polgardy has been involved in numerous feature films, including “Masked Mutilator,” “The Ghostmaker,” and the blockbuster “The Wretched,” which topped the U.S. box office for six weeks and achieved remarkable success on Netflix. His film "Feed Me" received critical acclaim, including multiple awards at international film festivals. Polgardy's multifaceted career continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the globe.