Fredgy Noël
NY,NY
Summary
A passionate and versatile non-fiction media professional with nearly 20 years of experience in documentary filmmaking, commercial media production, and experimental video. I am committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students can engage with both the technical and theoretical aspects of media production. As a candidate for tenure-track Assistant Professor at Hunter College, I aim to contribute my expertise in storytelling, production, and media theory to support the department’s mission of innovation, critical inquiry, and social engagement in the ever-evolving media landscape.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
New York University
01.2022 - Current
- Maintain well-established communication between faculty and students.
- Develop a welcoming and interactive learning culture.
- Record attendance and work for class and student records.
- Support instruction of a class of various learners and help to create course materials.
Commercial Director
Freelacer
02.2014 - Current
- Lead EP for TV, Digital, and Ad teams: Conceptualization to post-production for commercial, documentary, narrative, and co-branded short form video content
- Managed creative operations including ideation, production budgets, streamlining work flow
- Led production teams across 360 deliverables
- Established new systems and processes for production teams
- Clients include: NBC Universal, Spotify, iOne Digital, Color of Change,
- Hawkfish, NYPost, MTV, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Warner Media, Jergens, Vaseline, Poise
Writer
MTV
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Lead writer for television series and public service campaigns.
- Wrote scripts and edited video promos for television series “Catfish.”
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Wrote scripts and pitched concepts for public service announcement campaign focused on maternal health in the African American community.
Writer
Freeform
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Lead writer for six-episode digital series for Marvel's “Cloak and Dagger” television show.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach. Specifically focused on the intersection of Haitian Vodou and young adults in Louisiana.
Senior Writer/Producer/Director
VH1/Viacom
02.2007 - 03.2015
- Lead writer, producer, and directer for high-profile promotional campaigns
- Pitched and oversaw creative for on-air promos, social assets, upfront tapes, and programming/marketing videos
- Supervised junior producers
- Managed production budgets (15k-500K)
Guest Lecturer
Brooklyn College, Rutgers University
11.2014 - 11.2014
- Delivered engaging presentations on corporate social responsibility, leadership in organizations, and Black female representation in television
- Offered mentorship to students interested in working in the entertainment industry
- Showcased video content and detailed the development process
Education
Master of Arts - Film
New York University
New York, NY01-2025
Master of Arts - Integrated Media Arts
Hunter College
New York2022
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida International University
Miami, FL2004
Skills
2024, The NYWIFT Member Screening Series comes to SOHO International Film Festival with a selection of five short films showcasing talented members of the New York Women in Film & Television community in key creative roles Showcase screening followed by a conversation with the artists
2022, New York Women in Film and Television, NYWIFT Talks Series
2022 Tribeca Film Festival: Highlighting Tribeca Shorts Program, New York, New York
2021, New York Public Library,Zeitgeist Project-The WPA and Public Arts, New York, New York
2022, Free The Work Doc Martens Filmmakers Panelist
2021, Moderator and translator-“Ouvertures” by The Living and The Dead Ensemble Hunter MFA IMA online screening event
2020, Content Pace , The Humans of Storytelling
Understanding the power of human experiences in building stories that create emotional connections A practical roadmap for achieving more inclusive storytelling
Affiliations
- Directors Guild of America
- New York Women Film Television
Film Festivals and Museum Exhibitions
Tribeca Festival, BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival, DocNYC, Outfest, St. Louis International Film Festival, Cleveland Film Festivals, DC International Short Film Festival Afro II, Afry Kamera Festival, Woods Hole Film Festival, Provincetown International Film Festival, Bushwick Film Festival, Charlotte Black Film Festival, Soho International Film Festival, DC Black Film Festival, Inside Out Festival, Gasparilla Film Festival, Black Harvest Film Festival, Florida Film Festival
2025, TBA- Museum of the City of New York
2024, Public Functionary Art Gallery in Minneapolis
2023, Bozar- The Center for Fine Arts is a multi-purpose cultural venue in the Royal Quarter of Brussels, Belgium.
SELECT PRESS
IndieWire, “Tribeca 2022: 8 LGBTQ Films We Can’t Wait to See at This Year’s Festival”
NYWIFT, At DocNYC In conversation with Filmmaker Fredgy Noël
Tribeca Festival, Hidden Voices Content Series
Little Black Book, “Planned Parenthood's Call to Action Asks Us to Stand with Black Women”
Shots, “Director Fredgy Noël’s Call to Stand with Black Women for Planned Parenthood”
Deadline, “Tribeca Festival Lineup Includes ‘Corner Office’ With Jon Hamm, Ray Romano’s ‘Somewhere In Queens’, More”
Variety, “Tribeca Festival Adds Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening’s ‘Jerry and Marge Go Large,’ Films From Lena Waithe, Ray Romano to 2022 Lineup”
GLAAD, “Here are all of the LGBTQ+ films at the 2022 Tribeca Festival!”
Little Black Book, “Fresh Film director on getting into the character's shoes, the importance of trust and her love of beautiful visuals.”
Billboard, “Dr. Martens Announces ‘Music & Film Series’ Spotlighting L.A., NYC Scenes”
The Villager,
AWARDS
Clio
Promax
Anthem
Bushwick Film Festival
Languages
English
Kreyol Ayisyen/ Haitian Kreyol
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
New York University
01.2022 - Current
Writer
Freeform
03.2019 - 05.2019
Writer
MTV
11.2016 - 06.2019
Guest Lecturer
Brooklyn College, Rutgers University
11.2014 - 11.2014
Commercial Director
Freelacer
02.2014 - Current
Senior Writer/Producer/Director
VH1/Viacom
02.2007 - 03.2015
Master of Arts - Film
New York University
Master of Arts - Integrated Media Arts
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida International University
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