Female Filmmakers Lab #WIF Podcast Series - Directors Edition

"During the height of the pandemic, I traveled back to Kansas from New York City. Seeing characters I can identify with on the big screen has impacted me." Brydie O’Connor is a Kansas-bred, New York based filmmaker. Jewell and Brydie talked about the opposite experiences they had growing up in Kansas, the generation gap and viewing film from a different angle based upon one's own personal experience and viewpoints on life and society. Brydie’s directorial debut, “Going Steady” is a narrative short film is currently on the festival circuit and is part of the short film selection for Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin opening night. The film is about a young woman's wild imagination about the relationship she truly desires in 1950s Kansas. Brydie and Jewell talk about both growing up in Kansas and Jewell’s interpretation of the film based upon her experience versus what the filmmaker said the film was actually about. 

Guest: Brydie O’Connor

Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Festival, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)

Music by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)

Jewell thinks that during the pandemic people cared about their loved one's versus what irritates them about their loved one's.

Brydie O’Connor is a Kansas-bred, New York based filmmaker. Brydie’s directorial debut, “Going Steady” is a narrative short film is currently on the festival circuit and is part of the short film selection for Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin opening night. The film is about a young woman's wild imagination about the relationship she truly desires in 1950s Kansas. Brydie and Jewell talk about both growing up in Kansas and Jewell’s interpretation of the film based upon her experience versus what the filmmaker said the film was actually about. 

Guest: Brydie O’Connor

Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Festival, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)

Music by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)

What Brydie did during the pandemic. She shot a documentary during the pandemic in her home town back in Kansas.

Brydie O’Connor is a Kansas-bred, New York based filmmaker. Brydie’s directorial debut, “Going Steady” is a narrative short film is currently on the festival circuit and is part of the short film selection for Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin opening night. The film is about a young woman's wild imagination about the relationship she truly desires in 1950s Kansas. Brydie and Jewell talk about both growing up in Kansas and Jewell’s interpretation of the film based upon her experience versus what the filmmaker said the film was actually about. 

Guest: Brydie O’Connor

Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Festival, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)

Music by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)

How can women shape and mold the future of cinema? 

Brydie O’Connor is a Kansas-bred, New York based filmmaker. Brydie’s directorial debut, “Going Steady” is a narrative short film is currently on the festival circuit and is part of the short film selection for Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin opening night. The film is about a young woman's wild imagination about the relationship she truly desires in 1950s Kansas. Brydie and Jewell talk about both growing up in Kansas and Jewell’s interpretation of the film based upon her experience versus what the filmmaker said the film was actually about. 

Guest: Brydie O’Connor

Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Festival, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)

Music by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)

"Why film?

Brydie O’Connor is a Kansas-bred, New York based filmmaker. Brydie’s directorial debut, “Going Steady” is a narrative short film is currently on the festival circuit and is part of the short film selection for Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin opening night. The film is about a young woman's wild imagination about the relationship she truly desires in 1950s Kansas. Brydie and Jewell talk about both growing up in Kansas and Jewell’s interpretation of the film based upon her experience versus what the filmmaker said the film was actually about. 

Guest: Brydie O’Connor

Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Festival, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)

Music by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)

Sara thanks all the actors and actresses in Fall Back Down.

Sara Beth (SB)Edwards, the writer, producer and director of "Fall Back Down." Her European premiere takes place at Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin 2020. 

Guest: Sara Beth Edwards

Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Festival, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)

Music by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)

"We want to be taken seriously." 

Sara Beth (SB)Edwards, the writer, producer and director of "Fall Back Down." Her European premiere takes place at Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin 2020. SB and Jewell Sparks discuss diversity and inclusion in film and the next opportunity. 

Guest: Sara Beth Edwards

Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Festival, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)

Music by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)

"Some gains are happening for women and people of color."

Sara Beth (SB)Edwards, the writer, producer and director of "Fall Back Down." Her European premiere takes place at Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin 2020. SB and Jewell Sparks discuss diversity and inclusion in films, and creating one's own lane vs trying to play on the same field as the "status quo."  The Corona has flipped the switch. 

Guest: Sara Beth Edwards

Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Festival, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)

Music by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)

"Women can't build careers off of compliments. "

Sara Beth (SB)Edwards, the writer, producer and director of "Fall Back Down." Her European premiere takes place at Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin 2020. SB and Jewell Sparks discuss diversity and inclusion in film, Queen Sugar and how SB is creating her own lane in the film industry.

Guest: Sara Beth Edwards

Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Festival, Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)

Music by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)

How do you get ahead? 

Sara Beth (SB)Edwards, the writer, producer and director of "Fall Back Down." Her European premiere took place at a film festival Berlin 2020. SB and Jewell Sparks discuss diversity and inclusion in film, Queen Sugar and how SB is creating her own lane in the film industry.

Guest: Sara Beth Edwards

Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (Female Filmmakers Film Lab Startup42 Media, BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures)

Music by: Sandy Sukrisno (Sparkie Brown Productions)