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The Remarkable Journey of Kimel Fryer of Indie Memphis

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Kimel Fryer is a seasoned professional who transitioned from a successful nine-year career in corporate finance to becoming the Executive Director of Indie Memphis. Having previously served as a Senior Financial Analyst for the Healthcare Business Unit at FedEx Supply Chain, she played a crucial role in their downtown Memphis expansion. Alongside her financial expertise, Kimel is a versatile talent as a producer-writer-director, with a deep-rooted passion for creative endeavors since childhood.

Kimel's notable accomplishments include producing the feature film "Life Ain't Like the Movies," currently available on Amazon and the Tubi networks. She is also attached as a producer for the upcoming film "The Pact," scheduled to commence production in 2023.

Beyond her prowess as a producer, Kimel is an accomplished writer who has penned several scripts. Additionally, she made her directorial debut with the short film "Something's Off," which gained acceptance into nine esteemed film festivals. Committed to empowering communities, Kimel served as a mentor through the Indie Memphis Crew Up program in 2022, guiding aspiring students as they created their first short film, "Amorphous."

Kimel is an active member of various organizations. She takes pride in her involvement with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Women of Color Unite, Women of Color Filmmakers, and her role on the UTK Law Alumni Council. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Memphis and a J.D. & M.B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee.

While juggling her professional commitments, Kimel embraces the joys and challenges of motherhood, raising her two energetic boys, Michael and Kameron, who bring love and cuddles to her life outside of work. As a native of Memphis, Kimel's deep connection to her community fuels her drive to make a lasting impact in the film industry and beyond.

Connect with Kimel:

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www.indiememphis.org

Instagram

@frysmalls or @indiememphis

For more information, visit the website or send an email.

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Kimel Fryer is a seasoned professional who transitioned from a successful nine-year career in corporate finance to becoming the Executive Director of Indie Memphis. Having previously served as a Senior Financial Analyst for the Healthcare Business Unit at FedEx Supply Chain, she played a crucial role in their downtown Memphis expansion. Alongside her financial expertise, Kimel is a versatile talent as a producer-writer-director, with a deep-rooted passion for creative endeavors since childhood.

Kimel's notable accomplishments include producing the feature film "Life Ain't Like the Movies," currently available on Amazon and the Tubi networks. She is also attached as a producer for the upcoming film "The Pact," scheduled to commence production in 2023.

Beyond her prowess as a producer, Kimel is an accomplished writer who has penned several scripts. Additionally, she made her directorial debut with the short film "Something's Off," which gained acceptance into nine esteemed film festivals. Committed to empowering communities, Kimel served as a mentor through the Indie Memphis Crew Up program in 2022, guiding aspiring students as they created their first short film, "Amorphous."

Kimel is an active member of various organizations. She takes pride in her involvement with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Women of Color Unite, Women of Color Filmmakers, and her role on the UTK Law Alumni Council. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Memphis and a J.D. & M.B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee.

While juggling her professional commitments, Kimel embraces the joys and challenges of motherhood, raising her two energetic boys, Michael and Kameron, who bring love and cuddles to her life outside of work. As a native of Memphis, Kimel's deep connection to her community fuels her drive to make a lasting impact in the film industry and beyond.

Connect with Kimel:

Website

www.indiememphis.org

Instagram

@frysmalls or @indiememphis

For more information, visit the website or send an email.

email: wegotproblemspodcast@gmail.com

Web: https://www.wegotproblemspodcast.com

Networking Group

Join We Got Problems After Dark

Our Websites

https://wegotproblemspodcast.com

https://curtisgmartin.com

https://rhondawritesofficial.com

https://thetrashvegan.com

Follow us on Social Media:

@curtismartin247 Curtis G Martin

@therhondalbrown Rhonda L Brown

@the_trash_vegan_ Caliph Johnson Sr

@thego2chic LaCheka Phillips

#curtisgmartin #rhondalbrown #caliphjohnsonsr #lachekaphillips #wegotproblemsafterdark #wegotproblemspodcast #therhondalbrown #the_trash_vegan_ #curtismartin247 #wegotproblems #wegotsolutions #CurtisGmartin #RhondaLBrown #CaliphJohnsonSr #author #entrepreneur #iindiememphis #kimelfryer #Movies #film

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