Creative Portfolio
Carl Kelsch
With experience leading projects at brands like Harper’s Bazaar, Oprah Daily, and Marie Claire, Carl Kelsch draws on a wealth of experience to bring ambitious creative visions to life.
Scammers
Written, directed, and edited by Carl Kelsch, this short film (pictured above) premiered at Santa Fe International Film Festival in 2023, making stops at Annapolis Film Festival as well as Queens World Film Festival where it was nominated for Best Director, Narrative Short.
—Film Threat
“Scammers, in terms of direction, is a masterclass in simplicity” Score: 9/10
Editorial Project Management
Oprah’s Favorite Things
Coordinated consistency of assets across all channels.
General Excellence award from American Society of Magazine Editors
Supported Harper’s Bazaar as Managing Editor when the brand won its first ASME award in 2022.
Bazaar’s Annual Performance Portfolio
Tracked photo and video shoots, led design reviews, managed editorial content, monitored retouching, and even contributed as a writer.
Collected Writings
Interviews with inspiring creators, articles on culture, plus reviews for outlets like Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire and Slant Magazine.
Roller Derby Short Doc
A spec pilot for a docu-series, filmed in NYC circa 2006. Runtime: 11 minutes
Graphic Design
Marketing and promo materials for theater and film projects
The Pod
Written by Carl Kelsch. Poster design by Carl Kelsch. Directed by Jeremiah Kipp years before he chilled Shudder audiences with his features Slapface and The Mortuary Assistant, this 19-minute short also features legendary director/producer Larry Fessenden in a key role.
