Editor and Director Demetrea Dewald keeps it real on this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers! Don't miss her great advice on how to NOT ask for help, keep persistent with networking, and how to hedge your career and pivot to keep telling stories if you need to make a living. Don't miss this excellent episode and Demetrea's infectious passion about telling stories that evaluate the human experience!

Let the Record Show documentary about the Red Ribbon Project Extended Trailer: https://youtu.be/tCV9G0l1C3o

Info about Fractured Atlas Fiscal Sponsorship: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/fiscal-sponsorship

Jan Kimbrough, co-founder of The Women's List, joins the podcast to discuss the need to promote more women writers and get women's scripts made into films. The Women's List is not a competition, but rather a treasure hunt! Submissions open in a week on February 13th, Galentine's Day!

www.thewomen'slist.org

Next up on Slated: Women Filmmakers, Giovannie Espiritu shares her origin story, and how she became a star actor, producer, director, and acting coach. She shares the ups and downs of her journey, from escaping a cult to becoming an award winning filmmaker and acting coach!

Her personal story is a perfect example of why representation matters to show people of different backgrounds that "you can do that too!" Get inspired and learn incredible insider advice and tips from Giovannie in this can't miss episode!

Follow Giovannie at herhunger.com; https://giovannieespiritu.com/
Insta: @giospirit2
youtube.com/giovannieespiritu

She also plugged her favorite casting company:
https://www.mormanbolingcasting.com/

Don't miss this fantastic discussion with director, writer, and producer Monique Impagliazzo on the very first episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers!

Monique has over 15 years of experience across film, television, documentaries and music videos.

Her award-winning comedy Turkey's Done stars Cheri Oteri and can be streamed on Movies Plus

https://www.mymoviesplus.com/turkey-s-done

Monique has also collaborated with Barbra Streisand on major projects at Barwood Films. Most recently, she directed two music videos, "Which Way to Go", and the "Look of Love/ The Island" and is developing multiple projects, including her feature Back to December, which was awarded a hundred thousand dollar Big Sky Grant.

She's also preparing to direct Pinkie Swear, a bold short about confronting your younger self and reclaiming courage.

Monique provides several referrals/suggestions in this episode:

She Angeles Foundation: https://sheangelsfoundation.org/
Liz Svatek's Warrior Women Community: https://www.lizsvatek.com/
Business Oracle Community: https://nawbo.org/leadership/dr-theresa-ashby
From the Heart Productions: Carole Dean's fiscal sponsor nonprofit - https://fromtheheartproductions.com/

Monique's IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1428723

Pinkie Swear crowdfunding link: https://manifestingproductions.allyrafundraising.com/

Turkey’s Done Trailer:

https://youtu.be/BisMpA3g0Pk

Follow Monique on social media @moniqueimpagliazzo and https://www.manifestingproductions.com/

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