TESSA BELL
Director • Producer • Writer •
Cabaret Artist
I was infected with the creative bug at the tender age of 7, when I wrote, produced, directed and starred in a way way off-Broadway play (my family was living in Italy at the time) in which the princess (me) runs away with the handsome knight (the love of my young life) in spite of her father's command to marry the not so handsome prince (my brother). I invited all my friends and and their parents. It was a great success. I've been writing, directing, singing and producing ever since.
I began my career at CBS Sixty Minutes and the CBS Evening News where I worked with amazing talent: Dan Rather, Mike Wallace, and a slew of great producers, until the birth of my daughter. I chose not to return to CBS and built Infinity Films & Video, Inc. producing content for Fortune 500 companies and children’s films for tv.
Of course, I found my way to LA, in 2008. Since then, I have produced two feature films, two shorts, and produced or directed many PSA's.
In my "spare" time I am on the board of GreenLight Women, an organization that supports women over forty in the entertainment industry and am developing a one-woman show for our post covid 19 life.
Whether I am producing or directing, every project is executed on time and in budget. Everything about the process of creation excites and drives me: the crazy hardships, the colorful colleagues, the demanding audience, the sixteen-hour days, sleepless nights and nonexistent weekends. Telling stories is a passion so deep no obstacle is ever insurmountable. You know what I mean.
LIFE INSIDE OUT
PRODUCER//
2014
synopsis//
When a mother returns to her musical roots, she rediscovers the passion of her youth, and finds a way to connect with her troubled teenage son.
awards//
Heartland, Ojai, Phoenix, San Luis Obispo, Palm Beach, Woodhole...
website//
BIPOLAR
PRODUCER//
2013
synopsis//
When Harry Poole tries out a new medication for Bipolar Disorder, he gets reborn as “Edward Grey”, a seductive but dangerous alter ego who dramatically takes over his life, changing the young man and those around him forever.
awards//
Best Feature Premiere Film Arts Paris
website//
NO HITS
PRODUCER//
2016
client//
Made By Women Media
30 sec.
SHOW YOUR NEW SELF
DIRECTOR//
2016
client//
Southern California Crossroads
30 sec.
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO HELP?
"My Epilepsy"
PRODUCER//
2011
client//
Epilepsy Foundation, GLA
30 sec.
awards//
Aurora Platinum Best in Show
Telly Silver
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO HELP?
"Fear"
PRODUCER//
2011
client//
Epilepsy Foundation, GLA
20 sec.
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO HELP?
"First Aid"
PRODUCER//
2011
client//
Epilepsy Foundation, GLA
30 sec.
SPEAK UP WHEN YOU'RE DOWN
PRODUCER//
2012
client//
Junior League of LA
30 sec.
WHISPER
EXEC PRODUCER// PRODUCER
2014
client//
South Asian Helpline And Referral Agency
30 sec.
awards//
Aurora Gold
Telly Silver
HOW FAR DOES A DOLLAR GO?
"One Dollar"
EXEC PRODUCER//
2014
client//
LA Food Bank
60 sec.
HOW FAR DOES A DOLLAR GO?
"Lemonade"
EXEC PRODUCER//
2014
client//
LA Food Bank
30 sec.
HOW FAR DOES A DOLLAR GO?
"Nail Salon"
EXEC PRODUCER//
2014
client//
LA Food Bank
20 sec.
HOW FAR DOES A DOLLAR GO?
"ATM"
EXEC PRODUCER//
2014
client//
LA Food Bank
30 sec.
Flip the Script
web series
A comedy series, because gender parity is a joke.
Diva Director
LAKE BELL as The Female Director
ROB HUEBEL as The Male Director
DANA POWELL as The DP
Written and Created by Ally Iseman
Executive Producer: Tessa Bell
Producers: Meredith Riley Stewart and Ally Iseman
Directed by Deena Adar & Kai Collins of Quiet Duke
Directing Mentor: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Cinematographer: Cynthia Pusheck,
ASC Composer: Lolita Ritmanis
Editor: Sabrina Gimenez