Today we’d like to introduce you to Hazel Simpson
Hi Hazel, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Producer, Director, and Author Hazel Simpson a graduate of Monroe College NY continues to claim her spot among the elite women in film and media in the emerging southern capital of entertainment, Atlanta, Georgia. Simpson among other businesswomen have chosen to persevere, despite odds against them in a male dominated industry. Coming off the success of her recent film, “Sisters and the Shrink,” critics and film enthusiasts are beginning to take interest into this budding woman in film. “Sisters and the Shrink” is based on the real-life story of six ordinary women and their hired shrink to assist with repairing their broken relationships, friendships, and family ties. The captivating release has garnished a new accolade for Simpson as Silver Award Winner of the 2019 International Independent Film Awards for the film “Sisters and the Shrink.” Since childhood, Simpson had a passion to work in film and become an everyday storyteller. Her passion remains daily to empower and enlighten both adults and children. Due to this passion for all humankind, Simpson founded the I AM Awards which highlights and uplifts women of the community for their hard work and dedication. The early part of Simpson’s career began working in the arts on the exclusive Broadway stage in musicals. Simpson accredits her initial dabbing in the arts for her second love of educating youth about the arts. Shortly after departing from her Broadway briefing, Simpson decided to launch an art based educational childcare facility named Drama and Arts Academy based in Georgia located at 286 Highway 314 Fayetteville, Ga. Taking a swift step towards releasing a new film, starring some notable actors in film, Simpson shows no signs of slowing down soon. The resilience and dedication of Simpson is forever constant and contributes all her success to her family and faith in God. Also featured in people you need to know magazine 2015 and 2019. Rolling out magazine 2009 and 2014. YBE magazine 2015 and 2017. 2023 Professional who’s who publication. 11 live news, Charleston Compass, Connected woman, Los Angeles Wire, Bold magazine and more. Recognition: The international women’s leadership Association 2015. Representative for public arts Commission board South Fulton district 5. Check out Ms Simpson movie selections on Amazon Prime, Tubi, Hazelvisions.com and other platforms, Sisters & The Shrink 1. SIsters and the Shrink 2. Sisters and the Shrink 3. Sisters and the shrink 4. “The Prayer” and The Children Cry coming in 2024.
Hazel Simpson links:
www.hazelvisions.com
www.dramaandartsacademy.com
Sistosisproductions.com
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Some of my struggles along the way are acceptant as a female in a male dominant industry.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Drama And Arts Academy is a nonprofit and a for-profit learning center. We specialize in teaching the children performing arts at early age with hangs on experience with our parent company Sis to Sis productions. We give children exposure on movie set as actors, PA, AD, set design and more.
The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
I learned an important lesson during Covid that having a childcare learning center, serving the needs of children in the community and also a production company that entertain the viewers with clean drama and uplifting stories are both necessity businesses.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Hazelvisions.com
- Instagram: Hazel42016
- Facebook: Hazel Simpson
