We recently connected with Kimberly Fletcher and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Kimberly, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.
I recently completed the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge on April 2nd with my business partner Tiana Ferrell. The 2023 film challenge is celebrating its ten year anniversary and we had one weekend to write, produce, and direct a 5 minute short film Blind Date in the genre of Romance. Needless to say this was very exciting, and nerve wrecking to strategize on an entertaining concept while meeting very intense deadlines. I worked as producing partner of the film and assisted in developing the concept as well as ultimately ensuring the production was successfully completed.
Ms. Ferrell, writer, director, and stars in this project was born with symbrachydactyly and the short film was created to promote awareness of limb differences . The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge focuses on inclusion and acceptance for those with disabilities within the entertainment industry and beyond. I am so proud to be a part of this film challenge and collaborate with our phenomenal team of actors and crew. Nic Novicki, founder of the Disability Film Challenge has worked tirelessly for a decade to ensure acceptance for the disability community.
I am fortunate to have the opportunity to educate audiences on the importance of inclusion and participate with a great organization such as Easterseals. As a creative within the field of entertainment, I have the ability to use my voice to share unique stories with meaningful messages. To view Blind Date and learn more on the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge please visit:
Kimberly, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Kimberly M. Fletcher is located in Atlanta and immerses herself in the world of entertainment and writing. Performing in oratorical and creative writing contests in primary as well as secondary school
exposed her to limitless inventive possibilities. During her undergraduate years she interned at The
Late Show with David Letterman as a research intern. Kimberly worked directly with the head of
research to ensure the latest information on celebrity guests were accurate and concise.
She has experience within the marketing and media professions and has managed interactive accounts for Fortune 500 companies such AT&T and Harrah’s Entertainment. Fletcher has enjoyed working with small businesses, and entrepreneurs building brands and providing marketing expertise. Fletcher has extensive eCRM and account management expertise within various business verticals.
Fletcher has served as producing partner on The Ladies Car, a stage play written and
directed by Tiana Ferrell, direct descendant of Ida B. Wells. The stage play highlights NAACP co-founder Ida B. Wells’ victory with the Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwestern Railroad Company.
Kimberly is active within the community as an Apple Teacher and C2 Partner of Purpose through Morehouse College, Kiwanis Club of Metro Atlanta member and volunteers with various organizations.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
As a creative within the entertainment and film industry having thick skin is essential to persevere in this business. It is imperative to build a village of like minded individuals who aspire to succeed and understand the work it takes to build greatness. My journey has consisted of participating in various film, screen writing competitions and networking with those within the industry to learn as much as possible. Aspirations and dreams are wonderful, however the dedication to the craft is essential. The relationships and encouragement that are developed are necessary to success within this industry.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @kimmy1336
- Facebook: KimberlyFletcher
- Twitter: @kimmy1336
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/kMWJFiGnB4g
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Kimberly Fletcher