Women Who Disrupt
Shattering the Status Quo: Entrepreneur Melissa Tittl, and Hathor Studios Changing the World

Melissa Tittl, a versatile entertainment industry professional, has been leading the way in film and television production for over a decade. With an expertise in crafting captivating narratives around non-fiction subjects, she’s honed her skills as an investigative journalist in areas such as ancient civilizations, sci-fi, and science. As CEO of Hathor Studios and Executive Producer, Director, and Writer, Melissa produces transformative content with some of the biggest names in the industry. Her background is diverse, from serving as an assistant to the Head of Production at Paramount Studios where she worked on iconic films such as Star Trek, Cloverfield, and Mission Impossible 2, to producing popular TV shows for major networks such as Chelsea Does, Escaping the Prophet, Ancient Aliens, The Universe, and Hangar One.
Melissa’s latest venture, Hathor Studios, is a production house that creates films, TV shows, and short-form content aimed at forming a new narrative. With a focus on diverse subjects such as meditation, human potential, aliens, sci-fi, and ancient civilizations, Hathor Studios stands out in the film industry for its autonomous operation and the ability to produce around three films annually without the support of any network or institution. This independence enables Hathor Studios to craft one-of-a-kind, top-quality, and storytelling-focused content, which has already garnered recognition at film festivals for works like “Black Knight Satellite: Beyond the Signal” and “Code 12”.
One of the biggest challenges Melissa faced in starting Hathor Studios was bringing together a team and finding investors who shared her vision. To overcome this, she had to focus on creativity, innovation, and storytelling, while also providing a robust business rationale for investors. By building a business plan for each project and a strategic plan to sell the film, she was able to take a passionate non-mainstream idea and provide a financial return. This ultimately leads to new ideas in the TV and Film world.
Melissa believes that in order to create something that is truly aligned with one’s vision, it takes unwavering faith in oneself and the team, as well as a commitment to bringing others together. In order to make this happen, she values authenticity, empathy, and kindness as highly as intelligence and artistry. She takes inspiration from Nelson Mandela, who once said, “If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important – and you do that by being genuine and humble.”
In a few years, Melissa sees herself directing and writing big-scripted films for Hathor Studios, while expanding the company to include several different divisions, including a smaller SVOD original content, scripted TV shows and films, documentaries, and its own distribution division. Her goal is to lead the way in creating new and interesting content that changes the way people feel, think, and act.
Melissa’s background and experience in the film industry, combined with her passion for storytelling and her drive to create something truly unique and impactful, make her a force to be reckoned with in the world of film and television production. The future holds great potential for Melissa, as her work at Hathor Studios serves as only the starting point of a long and illustrious career. With a steadfast commitment to creativity, innovation, and storytelling, she continues to push the boundaries of the film and television production industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world.
