Elle Army is a compassionate leader, producer, and real estate expert, blending creativity, collaboration, and grit.
The Connector. The Producer. The Advocate.
Elle Army has built her career on a simple but powerful philosophy: listen first, lead with compassion, and never stop until the vision becomes reality. Whether she’s producing an independent film or guiding clients to their dream home in Charlotte, North Carolina, Elle brings the same relentless optimism, strategic thinking, and collaborative spirit that has made her a trusted name in both entertainment and real estate.
From Kentucky Roots to Creative Heights
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Elle discovered her love for storytelling and performance early. That passion led her to Loyola University Chicago, where she earned her BFA in Acting and honed the skills that would define her career, not just as a performer, but as a leader who understands the power of authentic human connection.
Her journey took her from the stages of Chicago to eight transformative years in Los Angeles, where she built a multifaceted career as an actress, producer, and writer. Elle has worked on films for major platforms including Netflix and Lionsgate, appearing in projects like Life Like, Fatal Fashion (also known as Deadly Runway), Borderland, and Little Ukraine. But it’s her work in independent film, both in front of and behind the camera, that truly defines her artistic soul.
The Heart of Independent Film
Independent film is Elle’s creative core. It’s where she’s found her tribe, dedicated crews who make magic happen on limited budgets. As a producer, Elle leads with compassion, listening to every voice on set. She nurtures talent, resolves conflicts, and ensures everyone is supported. Known as the “mother of artists,” she bridges gaps between departments and fosters a collaborative, risk-taking environment. Elle’s leadership style is strategic, creating a space where bold ideas flourish, and everyone goes the extra mile because they want to.
Can’t-Stop-Won’t-Stop
What moves Elle most about independent filmmaking is the grit, the sheer willpower it takes to bring these stories to life when the odds are stacked against you. Without major studio backing or endless resources, independent filmmakers are a collection of artists and dreamers who refuse to let budget constraints kill their vision. Elle has been on sets where they’ve shot in someone’s actual apartment, borrowed cars for chase scenes, and stayed up until 3 AM in post-production because they believed in what they were creating.
Her can’t-stop-won’t-stop attitude, always delivered with a smile, has become her signature. She doesn’t believe in the word “impossible.” She believes in “let’s figure this out.” When a location falls through at the last minute, when they lose daylight, when something breaks or someone doesn’t show, Elle is the one who rallies the troops, finds the solution, and keeps everyone moving forward. That relentless optimism combined with genuine determination is what keeps productions alive when they should, by all logic, fall apart.
Women in Leadership
Elle believes deeply that women being in charge isn’t just beneficial, it’s necessary. The entertainment industry has been dominated by one perspective for far too long, and the stories suffer for it. When women lead with empathy, emotional intelligence, and collaborative spirit, they create safer sets, more inclusive narratives, and environments where diverse voices can thrive.
Women bring a different energy to leadership, one that doesn’t equate strength with aggression or success with domination. Elle proves every day that you can be strong and kind, decisive and compassionate, tough and nurturing all at once. The future of independent film depends on this kind of leadership, and she’s committed to modeling it, championing it, and opening doors for other women to step into these roles.
The stories told in independent film matter because they’re often the ones that wouldn’t get greenlit in a boardroom, they’re too personal, too risky, too real. But they need to be told, and Elle and her collaborators are the ones willing to fight for them. Every independent project she’s worked on has taught her something about resilience, collaboration, and the pure artistic drive that exists when ego takes a backseat to the work itself.
Recently, Elle has taken on a producer role for the upcoming film Orion, continuing to expand her creative footprint behind the camera and deepen her commitment to shepherding stories from script to screen with the same compassionate, collaborative approach that has defined her career.
A New Chapter in Charlotte
In 2020, Elle made a significant life transition with her husband, relocating from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina. Having previously moved from the West Coast to NYC, she understands firsthand the challenges, anxieties, and excitement that come with starting over in a new city. This personal experience planted the seeds for what would become the next chapter of her professional life.
Now a real estate advisor with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, Elle has discovered that the skills that made her an effective producer translate seamlessly to real estate. Listening to people’s needs, problem-solving under pressure, keeping everyone calm and focused, mediating between multiple parties, and maintaining relentless positivity in the face of obstacles, these are the exact qualities that make her an exceptional advocate for her clients.
Real Estate with a Producer’s Touch
Elle’s approach to real estate is built on the same three pillars that defined her leadership in film: listening, compassion, and collaboration. She doesn’t believe in pushing clients toward a sale. She believes in understanding their story, where they’re coming from, what they’re hoping to build, and what truly matters to them in a home.
She specializes in several key areas:
- Luxury Home Building & New Construction: Elle’s eye for design and understanding of the creative process makes her an ideal guide for clients building custom homes or purchasing luxury properties. She speaks the language of architects, builders, and designers, ensuring her clients’ visions are realized.
- Relocation from NYC & California to Charlotte: Having made this journey herself, Elle intimately understands the logistics, emotional challenges, and cultural adjustments of moving cross-country. She’s not just a real estate advisor, she’s a relocation expert who can recommend neighborhoods, schools, restaurants, and communities that will feel like home.
- Medical Professionals: Charlotte’s growing healthcare sector brings doctors, nurses, and medical staff to the area regularly. Elle understands the unique needs of medical professionals, demanding schedules, potential for odd hours, the need for quick closings, and proximity to hospitals and medical facilities.
- First-Time Home Buyers: Elle remembers what it’s like to navigate unfamiliar territory. She patiently guides first-time buyers through every step of the process, demystifying jargon, explaining options, and empowering them to make confident decisions.
- AI-Driven Market Insights: Always staying ahead of the curve, Elle leverages cutting-edge AI technology to provide clients with sophisticated market analysis, predictive trends, and data-driven insights that inform smarter real estate decisions.
The Glue That Holds It All Together
Whether on a film set or in a real estate transaction, Elle has a gift for being the glue between all parties. She bridges the gap between dreams and reality, translates visions into actionable plans, and keeps everyone moving forward with clarity and purpose. She anticipates issues before they derail timelines, negotiates with tenacity wrapped in professionalism, and remains the calm, solution-oriented voice that says, “Let’s figure this out.”
Her clients describe her as a fierce advocate who genuinely cares about outcomes, not just commissions. She creates environments where people feel supported, heard, and empowered. Whether you’re a first-time buyer feeling intimidated by the process or a seasoned professional navigating a complex transaction, you have an ally in Elle, someone who will fight for your interests with the same determination she brings to every independent film that “shouldn’t” have gotten made but did.
The Complete Picture
Today, Elle splits her time between two passions that, on the surface, might seem worlds apart but are fundamentally connected by the same values. In real estate, she helps people write new chapters of their lives. In film, she helps artists tell stories that need to be heard. Both require vision, grit, collaboration, and an unwavering belief that with the right team and the right attitude, anything is possible.
Elle is represented in both Los Angeles and Atlanta for her entertainment work and continues to pursue film and television projects that challenge her creatively and connect with audiences in meaningful ways. When she’s not on set or showing properties, you’ll find her with her husband, her kids, and their dog, Ruby, enjoying life in Charlotte, the city she’s proud to call home and even prouder to help others discover.
Elle Army is proof that you can be strong and kind, relentless and compassionate, a dreamer and a doer, all at once.
For film inquiries: ellearmy.com
For real estate: [email protected]
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, Charlotte, NC
