I'm Chloe Paris Simpson, a Pittsburgh-based documentary filmmaker. I created three short documentary films during my time in school by myself while also being a full-time student. I have a knack for turning a fresh, creative, and sensitive eye to local histories. I blend storytelling with archival research and person-to-person conversations and draw on my on hands-on production experience from WQED, the Warhol Museum, the University of Pittsburgh, and local and NYC-based nonprofits. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines—education, public service, arts, and media—using the Adobe Creative Suite to craft powerful narratives. My favorite part about the documentaries I have made is the story editing process, which I find to be incredibly engaging and mentally difficult, but something that just makes sense to me.

Chloe Paris Simpson

I'm Chloe Paris Simpson, a Pittsburgh-based documentary filmmaker. I created three short documentary films during my time in school by myself while also being a full-time student. I have a knack for turning a fresh, creative, and sensitive eye to local histories. I blend storytelling with archival research and person-to-person conversations and draw on my on hands-on production experience from WQED, the Warhol Museum, the University of Pittsburgh, and local and NYC-based nonprofits. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines—education, public service, arts, and media—using the Adobe Creative Suite to craft powerful narratives. My favorite part about the documentaries I have made is the story editing process, which I find to be incredibly engaging and mentally difficult, but something that just makes sense to me.

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I’m Chloe Paris Simpson, a Pittsburgh-based documentary filmmaker. I created three short documentary films during my time in school by myself while also being a full-time student. I have a knack for turning a fresh, creative, and sensitive eye to local histories. I blend storytelling with archival research and person-to-person conversations and draw on my on hands-on production experience from WQED, the Warhol Museum, the University of Pittsburgh, and local and NYC-based nonprofits.

I enjoy collaborating across disciplines—education, public service, arts, and media—using the Adobe Creative Suite to craft powerful narratives. My favorite part about the documentaries I have made is the story editing process, which I find to be incredibly engaging and mentally difficult, but something that just makes sense to me.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Film Instructor at Machine Age / Creative Arts Corner at HACP
July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assist and teach students and residents of Bedford Dwellings and Northview Heights with creating music videos and video-based production. In previous internship role, accomplished grant writing, video editing, and graphics.
Film Instructor at Machine Age / Creative Arts Corner at HACP
September 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Assist and teach students and residents of Bedford Dwellings and Northview Heights with creating music videos and video-based production. In previous internship role, accomplished grant writing, video editing, and graphics.
Production Assistant at WQED
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Assisted with equipment and filmed b-roll featured in WQED’s Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh Bottlerocket Feature with Rick Sebak
Camera Operator at Tamburitzans Live
June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Operated live camera at the Tamburitzans 85th anniversary performance at Pittsburgh Playwright’s Theater at Point Park University
Gallery Attendant at Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
July 1, 2025 - Present
Oversee and protect various gallery spaces downtown, provide information to visitors, manage opening and closing tasks.
Special Events Support at City of Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation
July 1, 2025 - Present
Assist with physical set-up and tear-down of special events throughout the city, including Cinema in the Park, 5Ks and footraces, and other community programming.
Community Intern at Western Queens Community Land Trust
June 1, 2024 - July 15, 2024
Filmed interviews with community members, New York councilmembers, a state senator, and other stakeholders advocating for nonprofit projects; documented Town Hall meetings for advocacy; supported with social media and spreadsheet organization.
Student Employee at University of Pittsburgh
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Provided technical support for professors and students: audio, visual, laptop, iPad, and PC rentals; in-classroom tech troubleshooting; performed classroom video recordings and laptop presentation setups.
Event Operations Assistant at Flyspace Productions
September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Assisted in major Pittsburgh events production: physical setup & operations, International Jazz Festival & more.
Community Intern at The Inspired Community Project
June 1, 2024 - July 15, 2024
Community internship in the Bronx supporting project activities; details not specified in resume.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Pittsburgh
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Warhol Academy Production Fellow at Andy Warhol Museum
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Archival Scholars Research Award (ASRA)
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Warhol Academy Production Fellow
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
David C. Frederick Public Service Internship Award
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Frederick Public Service Internship Award
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services