Melissa Bessey

Melissa Bessey is a Toronto based producer, on and off figure stylist, costume designer and production designer for film and TV. She has been working behind the scenes in entertainment since she graduated from OCAD U's Material Art & Design program in 2004.

Melissa also has an educational background in journalism and 17+ years of experience researching, writing, doing PR and marketing for the fashion and entertainment industries. Her extensive public relations experience lends well to coordinating film and TV productions, working closely with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Melissa got her start styling magazine editorials, music videos and corporate commercials. For the past 5+ years, she has gone on to focus on production designing and costume designing feature length films & documentaries, while building her producing skills in the corporate realm.

Melissa loves making time to create original art and props, and incorporating them into productions. Additionally her artwork, writing and photography have been published in print and online newspapers, magazines and publications locally and internationally.

In 2014 Melissa was recognized with an International Woman of Achievement Award for her contributions to Canada’s Arts & Culture sector.