Melissa Simpson

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Executive Director of Film Impact Georgia & Education Director at Atlanta Film Society @ Atlanta Film Society (IMAGE Film & Video)
atlanta, georgia, united states
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States, United States
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About Melissa Simpson

I am passionate about film, enjoy creative problem solving, and have a major obsession with organization and spreadsheets. Over the past several years, I've had the pleasure of being involved with many organizations in the Atlanta film community, as well as work on creative projects for others, and of my own. I have had the absolute honor of being a juror at many film festivals, as well as speak about all aspects of the film world at events such as Dragon*Con, the Atlanta Film Festival, the Women in Production Summit, and many more. I am at my happiest when I am helping creators tell their stories and building better foundations for independent film.

Melissa Simpson's Current Company Details
Atlanta Film Society (IMAGE Film & Video)

Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video)

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Executive Director of Film Impact Georgia & Education Director at Atlanta Film Society
atlanta, georgia, united states
Employees:
56
Melissa Simpson Work Experience Details
  • Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video)
    Director Of Education
    Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video) Dec 2023 - Present
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video)
    Instructor
    Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video) Jul 2023 - Present
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video)
    Education Manager
    Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video) May 2023 - Dec 2023
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video)
    Guest Services Manager
    Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video) Feb 2023 - May 2023
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • Film Impact Georgia
    Executive Director
    Film Impact Georgia Feb 2019 - Present
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Founding Director of a nonprofit to support the independent film community in Georgia. Our purpose is to raise money to give grants to filmmakers, connect filmmakers with mentors and vendors, and host events to build and support the community.
  • Independent Producer
    Independent Producer
    Independent Producer Jan 2017 - Present
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    I have a passion for storytelling and helping others bring their films to life. I produce and consult on independent projects.
  • Eventive
    Marketing & Communications Project Manager
    Eventive May 2020 - Apr 2022
    I started at Eventive in Sales, then added marketing, social media, communications, community, and client relations to my repertoire. This includes planning, collaborating, and managing cross-departmental projects including communications, operations, growth, and special projects. I also handled community management through monthly livestreams, quarterly community roundtables, special events, and the community user Facebook group.
  • Women In Film And Television Atlanta (Wifta)
    Co-Chair Of Wifta Short Film Showcase
    Women In Film And Television Atlanta (Wifta) Dec 2018 - Dec 2020
    Atlanta, Georgia
    As the Co-Chair, I programmed the short film showcase, organized the filmmaker Q&A, handled filmmaker communication, and helped plan and run the event.
  • Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
    Operations Manager
    Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
    Atlanta, Georgia
    As the Operations Manager, I was responsible for event operations, office management, event logistics, third-party coordination, vendor contracts, and event licenses. I also managed the intern program, created operational and administrative policies, and provided on-site operational and logistic support during the 21-day festival.
  • Rome International Film Festival
    Director Of Operations
    Rome International Film Festival Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
    Rome, Georgia
    As Operations Director, I managed all ticketing and pass management, created schedules, web editing, and handled event staffing.
  • Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video)
    Guest Services Manager
    Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video) Jan 2019 - May 2019
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Handled all travel, schedules, itineraries, and red carpets for incoming filmmakers, jury members, industry and celebrity guests.
  • Rome International Film Festival
    Associate Director
    Rome International Film Festival Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
    Georgia
    Managed staffing, scheduling, programming, special events, web design & social media, as well as all filmmaker and presenter communication and travel.
  • Kaylee Age 8
    Production Coordinator
    Kaylee Age 8 Jul 2018 - Sep 2018
    Georgia
    As production coordinator, I handled internal cast and crew communications, permitting logistics, and travel management for non-local crew.
  • Terminus Conference + Festival
    Producer
    Terminus Conference + Festival Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
    Greater Atlanta Area
    TERMINUS Live is a weekly show where we interview film and gaming professionals while playing their favorite games. As Producer, I organized and communicated with guests, handled scheduling, research, releases, and booking.
  • Terminus Conference + Festival
    Creative Director
    Terminus Conference + Festival Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
    Atlanta, Georgia
    As Presenter Coordinator, I managed all aspects of TERMINUS 2017 that interfaced directly with presenters, including communication and management of the 80 presenters prior to and during the Festival, as well as celebrity guests during the awards ceremony. In January of 2018, I transitioned into the role of Creative Director, in which I handled scheduling, Film Submissions, Game Submissions, Conference Programming, Film Programming, booking celebrity guests, Programming Strategy, and Expo Programming. I also handled scheduling, budgeting, staffing, programming, vendor contracts, and celebrity handling.
  • Ideas United
    Events Coordinator
    Ideas United Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
    Greater Atlanta Area
  • Georgia Film Festival
    Program Director
    Georgia Film Festival Oct 2016 - May 2018
    Oakwood, Georgia
    This position included the planning and execution of the three-day film & game festival hosted by the University of North Georgia, that highlighted students & filmmakers across North Georgia, the US, & internationally.
  • Cracks A Film By Molly Coffee
    Production Coordinator
    Cracks A Film By Molly Coffee Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
    Greater Atlanta Area
  • Rome International Film Festival
    Operations Manager
    Rome International Film Festival Oct 2017 - Nov 2017
    Rome, Georgia
    As Operations Manager, I worked between venues to make sure that all events ran on schedule, coordinated with the Volunteer Coordinator, Box Office Manager, A/V & Projectionists. I made sure that the films started on time, Q&As ran smoothly, and volunteers were staffed where they need be.
  • Northwind Gymnastics Center
    Office Manager
    Northwind Gymnastics Center Jan 2009 - Jun 2017
    Northwind Gymnastics
    I was responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations. I ran our online class registration system and parent portal, managed client communication, billing and accounts, website management, and social media and marketing. I was the sole link between the business and their clients.
  • Moe'S Southwest Grill
    Assistant Manager
    Moe'S Southwest Grill Oct 2006 - Jan 2009
    Cumming, Georgia
    As Assistant Manager, my duties included Leading a team in preparing and serving food with a smile, Providing fast, friendly and accurate service to guests, Assisting the General Manager with recruiting, hiring and training all new employees, Assisting with managing team member performance with clear feedback and recognition, Helping establish and maintain community involvement and local marketing programs, Resolving customer complaints about food quality or service, Managing employee scheduling and maintaining low labor costs, and Managing food and supply ordering while keeping food cost down.
  • Starbucks
    Barista
    Starbucks Nov 2007 - Aug 2008
    Cumming, Ga
    Customer service (connect with customers to create repeat customers), run register, make handcrafted beverages, maintain cleanliness and standards or the store, rotate and restock supplies, product sales, etc.
  • Movies 400
    Concession Manager/Film Projectionist
    Movies 400 Apr 2003 - Sep 2007
    Cumming, Georgia
    My duties as Concession Manager included managing stock, closing out registers, overseeing employees, as well as performing and other positions needed. As film projectionist, I built and broke down film reels, ran 12 projectors simultaneously, and ran regular maintenance on the projectors and projectionist’s booth, such as changing bulbs and fixing brain wraps.

Melissa Simpson Skills

Social Media Customer Service Leadership Microsoft Office Event Planning Training Social Networking Management Marketing Public Speaking Microsoft Word Team Leadership Event Management Microsoft Excel Recruiting Powerpoint Facebook Time Management Experience Working With Children Public Relations Fundraising Social Media Marketing Office Management Teamwork Communication Hiring Final Draft Adobe Creative Suite Undergraduate Research Movie Magic Scheduling Film Production Video Production Basecamp Trello Film Airtable Adobe Premiere Pro Project Management Facebook Ads Creative Problem Solving Conference Programming Volunteer Management Vendor Contracts Nonprofit Organizations Client Relations Travel Management Budget Management Operations Management

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Melissa Simpson works for Atlanta Film Society (Image Film & Video)

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Melissa Simpson's current role is Executive Director of Film Impact Georgia & Education Director at Atlanta Film Society.

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Melissa Simpson attended University Of North Georgia, University Of North Georgia.

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