Filmmaking Beyond 60 with Melissa Davey
Meet Melissa Davey: A 65-year-old corporate executive who transitioned into filmmaking—despite having zero experience in the industry. At a time when many of us start thinking about slowing down, Melissa found the courage, vision, and determination to pursue a new path.
In this inspiring podcast, Melissa shares her journey of reinvention. From overcoming childhood challenges and climbing the corporate ladder to taking the leap into filmmaking, she’s proof that age is just a number.
Key Takeaways from Filmmaking Beyond 60 with Melissa Davey
2:04 | Overcoming childhood challenges |
5:11 | Early love for film |
7:01 | Corporate career & transition to filmmaking |
| 9:10 | A pivotal moment: Feeling stuck at 65 |
| 15:50 | The “aha” moment |
| 18:12 | Entering filmmaking |
| 24:19 | Changed perspective |
Overcoming Early Challenges:
Melissa’s childhood was filled with constant change, moving 13 times due to her father’s career. This taught her to be adaptable and embrace new environments, a mindset that served her well in her adult life.
Discovering a Lifelong Passion for Film
Although she had a deep love for movies from a young age, Melissa never saw a career in filmmaking as something within reach. But as time passed, she realized it was never too late to follow her dreams.
Starting Over at 65
At 65, Melissa took the leap and decided to try her hand at filmmaking. She embraced the unknown, recognized her limitations, and sought out the right people to help bring her vision to life, leading to the creation of her documentary Beyond 60.
Building a Supportive Team
Melissa leveraged her experience in the corporate world, knowing that building a great team would be key. She found a production company in Philadelphia that believed in her project, and together they produced a film that would inspire many.
Patience and Perserverance
The filmmaking process took longer than expected, but Melissa learned the importance of patience. What began as a dream slowly turned into a reality, and she successfully got her documentary into several film festivals, winning awards along the way.
Connect with Melissa Davey
melissajdavey@verizon.net
http://www.melissadavey.com
@melissadavey, @BeyondSixtyDocumentary, @climbingintolife @gettingoldbutwhocares, @beyon60project, @climbing_into_life Linkedin.com/in/melissa-davey–16484b6
X @DaveyLissa
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