Madison Absher

MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER + FILM CREATIVE DIRECTOR

An Eye For Details

Accomplished multimedia designer and film creative director with expertise for executing creative vision. Deep passion for developing interactive communication and integrated solutions that enhance brands and transform marketing campaigns by crafting dynamic content and memorable visual experiences. Adept in engaging with clients to ascertain marketing needs, analyze untapped benefits, and develop comprehensive creative design solutions with well-crafted marketing strategies with on-time and on-budget creative deliverables.

Graphic Design

Film Production

Studio Management

My Design Expertise

MULTIMEDIA DESIGN + PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • Marketing Campaign Development
  • Creative Project Management
  • Integrated Multimedia + Graphic Design Solutions
  • Visual Storytelling Graphics + Motion Design
  • Adobe CS + CC | InDesign + Photoshop + Illustrator
  • Photography | Photo Retouching
  • Branding Asset Management
  • Prepress Print Files + Vendor Management
  • Function Fox Management Software
  • Social Marketing: Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook
  • Email Marketing: Constant Contact | MailChimp
  • UI WordPress Web Design + Maintenance
  • Server + Cloud Sharing on Mac + PC
  • Office 365 and Apple iCloud Apps
  • Budgets + Estimates
FILM CREATIVE DESIGN + DIRECTION
  • Video Campaign Development
  • Creative Project Management
  • Visual Storytelling + Motion Design
  • Server + Cloud Sharing on Mac
  • Office 365 and Apple iCloud Apps
  • Pre-Production
  • Production
  • Final Cut Pro + Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Film Set + Installation Design
  • Set Concepts/Rending + Fabrication
  • Audio Editing
  • Storyboarding
  • Costume Design
  • Art Direction
  • Budgets + Estimates

Branding Mastery

Graphic Creative Design

Need a design solution specialist?

My Creative Awards

GRAPHICS
  • 2023 – Event Marketer’s Fab 50 List
  • 2022 – “Winner” ILEA Esprit Awards (Best Culinary Innovation)
  • 2022 – “Winner” ILEA Esprit Awards (Best Support Services)
  • 2022 – “Finalist” ILEA Esprit Awards (Best Corporate Social Responsibility)
  • 2022 – Event Marketer’s Fab 50 List
  • 2022 – “Ex Award Winner” Event Marketer: 20th Annual Ex Awards (Best Multicultural Event Campaign)
  • 2022 – “Gold Awards” Event Marketer: 20th Annual Ex Awards (Best Fair/Festival Activation)
  • 2022 – “Gold Award” Event Marketer: 20th Annual Ex Awards (Best Single-Market Event)
  • 2022 – “Silver Award” Event Marketer: 20th Annual Ex Awards (Best Single-Market Event)
  • 2022 – “Silver Award” Event Marketer: 20th Annual Ex Awards (Best Production of an Event [Consumer])
  • 2021 – Event Marketer’s Fab 50 List
  • 2021 – “Gold Winner” Chief Marketer: PRO Awards (Best Best Culinary or Spirits Promotion)
  • 2019 – “Gold ADDY” American Advertising Awards 4th District (Sales & Marketing Invitation)
  • 2019 – “Gold ADDY” American Advertising Awards AdFed Suncoast (Sales & Marketing Invitation)
  • 2019 – “Silver ADDY” American Advertising Awards AdFed Suncoast (Sales & Marketing Invitation)
  • 2019 – “Silver ADDY” American Advertising Awards AdFed Suncoast (Sales & Marketing Brochure)
  • 2019 – SILVER Angel Award—Excellence in Public Service Advertising 4th District (Fundraising Events & Initiatives)
  • 2019 – SILVER Angel Award—Excellence in Public Service Advertising 4th District (Organization or Cause Promotion)
  • 2018 “Gold ADDY” American Advertising Awards AdFed Suncoast (Out-of-Home Installation)
  • 2018 – “Silver ADDY” American Advertising Awards AdFed Suncoast  (Public Service Brand Elements)
FILMS
  • “Sea Odyssey” – Short Film
    • 2016 – 19th International Film Festival ZOOM (Jelena Gora, Poland)
    • 2015 – Beaufort International Film Festival
    • 2015 – Richmond International Film Festival
    • 2015 – Green Mountain Film Festival
    • 2015 – Fargo Film Festival
    • 2015 – Top Shorts International Film Festival (Winner / Audience Choice Award, Best Actor – Jan Harrelson, Best Supporting Actor – Matt Rossitch)
    • 2015 – Silver Springs International Film Festival (Winner / Best Student Film)
    • 2015 – M.P.S.E. Golden Reel Award (Winner / Verna Fields Award)
    • 2015 – College Television Awards (Nominee / Blue Ribbon Finalist)
    • 2015 – Charleston International Film Festival
    • 2015 – WonderRoot’s Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series (Winner / Best of the Festival)
    • 2015 – Red Dot Award: Communication Design (Winner)
    • 2014 – Savannah Film Festival
    • 2014 – Roseville Film & Animation Festival (Winner / Best U.S. Short)
    • 2014 – Y’allywood Film Festival (Winner / Best of the Festival)
    • 2014 – SCADemy Award Recipient: Best Narrative Film (Nominee), Best Cinematography (Nominee), Best Production Design (Nominee), Best Costume Design (Winner), Best Sound Design (Nominee)

Portfolios

Storytelling through print + video.

My Key Skills

The top design + production proficiencies.

Pre-Press

Film Production

Graphic Design

Art Direction

Digital Design

I am passionate about design + installations.

Get in Touch

Like what you see? Contact me to set up a time to chat!

Send an email with your name, phone number, and details of your project request to:
madison.leigh@me.com