Today, I took a trek to Mentryville, a ghost town in the Santa Clarita area. I was doing a preliminary scout for a project awaiting funding. As I walked around the abandoned buildings, it was apparent to me that inside of us, we often carry around an inner ghost town. What outdated structures (beliefs, habits)Continue reading “The Inner Ghost Town”
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Stick With It!
I helped cut a trailer for a documentary film for the first time yesterday and I didn’t flinch once! In all seriousness, though, I didn’t appreciate the growth process of the past two years of my life until I sat down and watched that trailer. I’ve branched out into a whole other skill set, somethingContinue reading “Stick With It!”
Ask Me Anything!
I am currently doing an #AMAEvent focused on being a plus-sized actress and host in Hollywood! Get your questions answered!
Inspiring Quotes from Avant Garde Filmmakers
This weekend, I will be hosting the Concrete Dream Film Festival, founded by Mulholland Drive actress Rena Riffel. Part of preparing for this event has been to take a deep dive back into my film school days to rediscover avant garde, experimental and arthouse film. Here are some gems I found! Alejandro Jodorowsky “Birds bornContinue reading “Inspiring Quotes from Avant Garde Filmmakers”
Behind Hollywood’s Stereotype Hype
Powerhouse producers & directors came on What Women Want Talk Radio to show us what more inclusive filmmaking can and should be. Listen to this compelling interview with the teams behind two successful films, Murder in the Woods and Seeking Valentina.
Sneak Peak of The Spirit Room
I’ve been talking about this short for months and it’s finally here. The Spirit Room, by Adam J. Ung, is now out of post and coming to film festivals near you. Here’s your first look: I’ll keep you posted about screening dates and times. Congratulations, Adam & the whole Spirit Room team.
Catching Up with Ace Michaels
My friend Ace Michaels has been slaying with his online talk show on Facebook. During my recent trip to Las Vegas, I got the chance to sit down and catch up with Ace. Check it out!
Hollywood Dreams Announces Nominees
I am very honored that Seeking Valentina, a short film which I produced with Armin Nasseri, has garnered two nominations at this year’s Hollywood Dreams International Film Festival, including BEST SHORT & BEST VISUAL EFFECTS. Our film screens later this week, in Las Vegas. Want to catch it in Vegas? See here. Hollywood Dreams callsContinue reading “Hollywood Dreams Announces Nominees”
Hollywood’s Problem Starts in High School
Women’s narratological problems start off long before a screenplay gets optioned by the studios and directors are hired. It starts in high school, with the ways we are taught narrative structure.
