Elizabeth Schechter

Betsy Schechter is an Emmy nominated producer who has worn many hats including building and overseeing successful production companies including Storyville Entertainment which she launched in 2013.

Schechter has created and produced both scripted and non-scripted programming for major networks and digital outlets including CBS, NBC, ABC, A&E, ANIMAL PLANET, DISCOVERY ID, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, HISTORY, OWN, VH1 and MTV. Betsy created and produced the hit series Paranormal State, which aired on A&E for five seasons. Betsy has created and sold documentary series in many genres including cooking, true crime, music and paranormal. From non-scripted, to scripted to commercials to branded content Betsy finds the story within any medium to create a successful production. Betsy’s scripted endeavors include movies-of-the-week What Happened to Bobby Earl (CBS), and Runaway Home (NBC) and the comedy series Warren The Ape (MTV.) She also created and produced the syndicated reality dating show, Shipmates with Carnival Cruise Line. Betsy was nominated for an Emmy for the documentary Miracle at Trapper Creek, which aired on ABC. Betsy’s branded efforts include the successful national commercial campaign, as well as online branded content for JEEP, KLONDIKE, THE GAP, DON JULIO and GLAMOUR MAGAZINE. Other series under the Storyville Banner include Brothers Green Eats and The Ride for MTV International and The Abuse of Power for Oxygen. Most recently Betsy directed, wrote, self-funded and produced the critically acclaimed documentary Gloria Gaynor I Will Survive which premiered at The Tribeca Film Festival in June 2023 and received 100 percent positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

With a proven track record of creating, selling, and producing over 200 hours of successful content for film, television, and multimedia outlets worldwide Betsy has also consulted for networks, streamers, brand companies including Netflix, Fox Entertainment, AETN Productions, Tubi, Chicken Soup For The Soul, Just Ask A Woman. Betsy also consults with individuals and production companies on all aspects of production.