Carol Baum

Carol Baum is an American movie producer best known for her work with Sandollar Productions, Dolly Parton's TV and film production company with Sandy Gallin, Parton's former manager. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She currently teaches producing at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and formally taught a similar class at the American Film Institute (AFI). She also serves as a mentor for the The Peter Stark Producing Program at USC.
Awards.
In 1989, the documentary won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Also in 1989, "Tidy Endings" won a CableACE Award for Dramatic or Theatrical Special.
In 1997, Fly Away Home won a Christopher Award, a Genesis Award for Best Feature Film, and the Critic's Choice Award for Best Family Film at the Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards. In addition, Caleb Deschanel was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for the film. 
In 2015, Zapped won a Leo Award for Best Television Movie. 
Personal life.
Baum is of Jewish descent and was born in New York. She is the wife of writer Tom Baum and mother to Will Baum and writer Henry Baum and has three grandchildren. She lives in Los Angeles.