MEET STACY SCARSELLA
Stacy Scarsella is a force in advertising and production with over 20 years of global experience turning big ideas into award-winning realities. A master of both strategy and creativity, she knows how to bring visions to life….on time, on budget, and with plenty of wow factor. Whether navigating high-pressure deadlines, complex creative briefs, or multimillion-dollar productions, Stacy thrives at the intersection of artistry and logistics.
A true original, Stacy’s path started on the runway and the playing field. As a Texas-born college athlete and model before she swapped the spotlight for the production side of fashion shows. From there, she carved her way into advertising, taking on roles from Art Buyer to Producer in some of the industry’s most exciting cities: Boston, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
In 2015, she launched Plaid Pony Productions—a scrappy idea that grew into a multi-city powerhouse with hubs in Miami, Charleston, Boston, and New York. Under her leadership, Plaid Pony became a go-to for commercial, photography, and experiential productions across industries and platforms.
By 2017, Stacy expanded the company into live experiential events, producing unforgettable activations for global brands like Disney, Hulu, Bose, and beyond. In 2024, Plaid Pony Productions was officially named a SXSW Preferred Partner—a milestone that cemented Stacy’s reputation as a creative leader who makes magic happen.
✨ Speaker, Educator & Workshop Leader ✨
Beyond production, Stacy is passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation of creatives. As a sought-after public speaker and workshop facilitator, she brings her two decades of production expertise into classrooms, boardrooms, and conference halls.
Her workshops are designed for brands, ad agencies, and organizations who want to elevate their creative process….from building smarter production workflows to mastering budgets, bids, and big-picture strategy. Stacy’s style is energetic, approachable, and packed with real-world takeaways that teams can put into action immediately. Whether she’s leading a keynote, hosting an interactive session, or consulting one-on-one, Stacy has a gift for making complex ideas simple, engaging, and actionable.
Specialties:
Speaking, Workshops & Education for Brands, Agencies & Organizations
Commercial Production & Experiential Live Events
Photography Production & Motion Shoots
Bidding, Proposals & Pitch Decks
Art Buying, Usage & Budget Negotiations
AI, CGI, 3D Renders, Animation & Post Production
Scheduling, Location Scouting & Creative Problem-Solving
With her mix of creative vision, production mastery, and unstoppable energy, Stacy doesn’t just manage projects…she elevates them. And when she’s teaching, she inspires the people behind those projects, too.
BRANDS STACY HAS WORKED WITH……
