Tallahassee Heys
My Story
About Me
As a child, I was captivated by storytelling. Over time, I began to recognize that numbers tell stories as well. Behind every budget, report, and balance sheet is a narrative of decisions, priorities, and momentum. That realization led me toward film production accounting — a field where disciplined financial systems quietly support creative work.
In addition to my studies, I completed UCLA Extension’s Production Accounting for Film and Television program to deepen my understanding of industry-specific financial workflows. I’m particularly interested in the intersection of production finance and operational strategy — building systems that bring clarity, accountability, and stability to complex creative environments.
At my core, I value precision, patience, and thoughtful structure. I believe that strong systems empower creativity, and that clarity in numbers strengthens the stories they support.
This site is a reflection of both sides of that perspective — the analytical and the reflective — and a space to share the experiences and insights shaping my professional growth.
Education
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Bachelor's Degree
August 2025 - Present
Major: Business Administration
Concentration: Accounting
Activities: Smile and Nod Improv, Women in Business, Cal Poly Accounting Club
UCLA Extension
Production Accounting for Film & TV
Certificate of Completion
May 2025 - September 2025
Through UCLA Extension’s Production Accounting for Film & Television program, I gained hands-on exposure to the financial workflows that support film and television productions, including:
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Production budgeting and cost tracking
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Union payroll processes and reporting
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Financial documentation and compliance requirements
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Coordination with line producers and production teams
The program strengthened my ability to manage financial systems in fast-paced production environments and deepened my understanding of how accounting supports creative work at scale.
Moorpark College
Associates for Transfer
August 2022 - May 2025
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Film, Television, and Media Studies
Activities: MC Film Club, MC Presidential Leadership Forum, MC L.E.A.D.S. Program
Leadership and Projects
Corporate Analysis Reserch Project:
Lead Financial Analyst
Jan 2026 - Present
What Friends Do: 10 Minute Short Film
Producer
July 2025 - Present
Moorpark College Film Club
President
May 2024 - May 2025
SIMI Film Fest
Lead Business Operations Intern
May 2023 - Sept 2023
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Prepare income statements, balance sheets, common-size statements, and statements of cash flows to track historical financial performance and identify trends and benchmarks against main competitors
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Calculate and analyze key financial ratios over five year period to evaluate liquidity, profitability, efficiency, and leverage, formulating strategic recommendations to enhance competitive financial performance
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Oversee forecasting and cost management for a $8,000+ project, ensuring records consistent with accounting standards and documentation accuracy by tracking expenses, cash reconciliations, and invoices in general ledger
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Prepare financial reports summarizing expenditures, variances, and resource allocation for post-project audit
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Conduct production and location research, including tax incentives, crew availability, and filming logistics, to support early-stage development and production planning
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Negotiate with vendors to secure cost-effective agreements while maintaining production quality
● Raised $500+ in funding by coordinating field trip to a live taping of Masked Singer with FOX studio officials
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Researched and input 2,000+ events into a city-wide calendar platform, automating Excel tracking systems and developing an operational website using WordPress, increasing operational efficiency by 25%