I’m Kelly Lu, a creative producer based in Lyon, France, with experience taking story ideas from concept to delivery. I’m research-driven and audience-minded, grounded in cultural strategy, and shaped by work across independent media, mental health nonprofit spaces, and cultural institutions. I build multimedia content across social platforms—combining hands-on production with careful editorial and market research to ensure the work connects meaningfully with real communities. My background includes leading podcast and documentary-style projects end-to-end, coordinating partnerships and events, and translating insights into clear creative direction.

Kelly Lu

I’m Kelly Lu, a creative producer based in Lyon, France, with experience taking story ideas from concept to delivery. I’m research-driven and audience-minded, grounded in cultural strategy, and shaped by work across independent media, mental health nonprofit spaces, and cultural institutions. I build multimedia content across social platforms—combining hands-on production with careful editorial and market research to ensure the work connects meaningfully with real communities. My background includes leading podcast and documentary-style projects end-to-end, coordinating partnerships and events, and translating insights into clear creative direction.

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I’m Kelly Lu, a creative producer based in Lyon, France, with experience taking story ideas from concept to delivery. I’m research-driven and audience-minded, grounded in cultural strategy, and shaped by work across independent media, mental health nonprofit spaces, and cultural institutions.

I build multimedia content across social platforms—combining hands-on production with careful editorial and market research to ensure the work connects meaningfully with real communities. My background includes leading podcast and documentary-style projects end-to-end, coordinating partnerships and events, and translating insights into clear creative direction.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Independent Creative Producer (Remote)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Develop and produce multimedia content across social platforms, including editorial writing, photography, and visual storytelling.
Executive Producer (Documentary / Thesis Film)
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Oversaw development-to-delivery execution for a community mental health documentary and an AFI thesis film, ensuring continuity and production readiness at each stage.
Founder at Break In Media
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Founded Break In Media to produce independent creative projects at the intersection of storytelling and community impact. Led the BreakInStARTs Podcast from concept through research, production, editing, and launch. Served as executive producer on a community mental health documentary and an AFI thesis film, overseeing each stage from development to delivery.
Media Intern at Women’s Business Club
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Analyzed audience engagement insights to inform content strategy and improve digital communications. Produced promotional videos and social media assets to support brand communications.
Operator at Mad Jam Mental Health Association
May 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Operated processes supporting community outreach and partnerships. Coordinated monthly community events, managing logistics, participant communications, and stakeholder coordination.

Education

MSc Creative Industries at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
BA Screenwriting & Film Studies at Loyola Marymount University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Creative Edinburgh & Edinburgh Council recognition; featured as a writer at ESEA Creatives Festival 2025
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

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