Shameka S.L. Sawyer is the founder and Creative Director of the 5 Shorts Project. Founded in 2013, the 5 Shorts Project assists aspiring filmmakers with creating a short film. Once films are completed, the project hosts a free community screening and the films air on local television via Comcast and Verizon. All participants - actors, cast, and crew are eligible to receive IMDb credit. To date, the 5 Shorts Project has produced 20 short films in 4 years.

On This Episode We Chat About:

What is 5 shorts project?

How she is building a community in film

Working as a DP

Avoiding the mean girl role as a director

Empowering Others to use their voice in film.

Biggest mistake as a newbie filmmaker.

During the show I mention the documentary http://www.pbs.org/pov/theovernighters/

What she's watching?

Dear White People https://www.netflix.com/title/80095698

Connect with us both

www.thecreativeoutsiders.com

www.instagram.com/thecreativeoutsiders

http://www.5shorts.org/

www.instagram.com/5_shorts