Slated: Women Filmmakers

Are you ready for some fun, energetic inspriration?  J. Marie shares her comedy chops and bubbly personality with us on this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers!  Jennifer shares her origin stories, like how she got her first break and then became a stand up comic.  She also gets raw and honest about her own struggles in life and why the trauma drives her ambition and comedy to honor her family.  And packed into this fun and vulnerable episode are lots of tips and advice for inspiring actors, comics and filmmakers!  
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Katrina Medoff, co-executive director and co-founder of The Moonshot Initiative, joins us to discuss the exciting Moonshot Pilot Accelerator program which is now accepting applications through May 27th!

Learn all about how the Moonshot Pilot Accelerator works, how to enter, and
all about the other educational resources that Moonshot has for writers.

Check it all out at: https://www.moonshotinitiative.org/  
If you decide to enter, use code SLATED10 for 10% off your entry fee!  

And follow their Instagram for all the information!  @moonshotinitiative

Screenwriter extraordinaire Melanie Toast shares her journey and advice on Slated: Women Filmmakers.  She got her big break on The Black List and has been working steadily in the industry since then. 

Learn how building a screenwriting career is like trying to melt a block of ice in a walk in freezer!  Melanie shares how she overcame doubt and ADHD to manager her time, pushing through to flow and cementing her career, all while being a busy single mom!  Don't let the dream killer voices get you down. 

Get inspired by Melanie's story on this episo...

In this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers, Roe Moore describes how she parlayed her work as a script supervisor into the directing world.  Her love of comedy has opened doors for her in live and live-to-tape television. Now she's getting into directing sports!  

She shares excellent tips about how to stay top of mind with producers who hire you.  Roe explains how she built up a network that consistently pull her into bookings.  

Don't miss this episode for fantastic insight on how to break into the television industry!

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Screenwriter, producer, and author Toyi Elizabeth joins the podcast to share her 10 year journey "breaking in" to the studio system and Writers Guild. She won a competition on the Black List for Emerging Voices and landed a development deal with the Hallmark Channel.  

She shares her advice and recommendations for aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers.  Don't miss this episode for a boost of inspiration and hope, especially if you are struggling to break in...  

Follow Toyi's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toyielizabeth/
Her book Toyi Elizabeth is available here:  https://www.amazon.com/Toyi-Elizabeth-Kamryn-Adams/dp/0578810018

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! 

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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: @gios...

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, in...

Slated is a new podcast/vlog about how women in film actually break in, get paid, and stay working — told by the women who’ve done it.

With candid conversations, unfiltered truths, and a spirit of sisterhood, the show turns industry walls into open doors, creating reel opportunities and
real connections. 

Subscribe today to join us as we launch a new era in storytelling.
  
Slated: Women Filmmakers, REEL opportunities, REAL sisterhood.

Slated: Women Filmmakers is where women in film share the real stories behind breaking in, 

getting hired, and building lasting careers. With candid conversations, unfiltered truths, and a

spirit of sisterhood, the show turns industry walls into open doors, creating reel opportunities and

real connections.