Daily Inspiration: Meet Mylissa Fitzsimmons

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mylissa Fitzsimmons.

Hi Mylissa, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Hi, It all started with a drive in movie theater where I grew up in Moab, Utah. Movies were the best distraction and then when I was 13, we moved to Oregon. It was while in High school I was introduced to photography and short films and quickly focused on music photography and super eight skate videos. That led to touring with multiple bands as a photographer & soon making short doc films for a few years in Seattle. A quick detour in early 20’s led me to Los Angeles where I’ve lived since. I transitioned into a narrative filmmaking, writing and producing about ten years ago, multiple set jobs, multiple freelance gigs and multiple crappy jobs help me pay bills.

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
While I’ve been a filmmaker since I was 15. I’ve had many twists and turns down other paths. Coming back to the film world and transitioning to narrative filmmaking at such an older age has been frustrating in regards to people thinking that this is a young persons business. I disagree with that and while I may be starting later in life (and self-taught). I think my background with all these twists and turns has made me a more rounded experienced human that I can now apply in my storytelling, So I try to learn from the bumpy road, a smooth road is boring anyways.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a storyteller that uses the medium of film, whether it’s the writing or the visual, it’s all stories. I’m connecting people behind and in front of the camera to tell stories to an audience that wants to be entertained, if only for 80 minutes. Hoping that there is a connection and they see themselves reflected on the screen enough to laugh, cry, scream, wish hope, or think. I’m proud of everything I’ve made because I’m proud of the people who’ve helped me make it. Most of all, I’m proud that I’ve been able to pass on the creative mind to my two kids by being an example of someone who loves what they do.

We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
The sandpaper feel of the red rocks on my fingertips as I explore the canyons and that 5 seconds of fear had right before I’d say Fuck It and jump off the rocks into the water at the power dam in Moab when I was 10.

In high school, sneaking out of my house at night to skateboard through the empty streets with friends, talking about how we couldn’t wait to leave this boring Oregon town,

Contact Info:

• Website: www.mylissafitzsimmons.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylissafitz/?hl=en
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mylissafitz
• Other: https://vimeo.com/mylissafitzsimmons