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Movies are a powerful way to tell stories, change perspectives, and shine a light on different lived experiences. Empowering filmmakers can lead to massive shifts, for both individuals and communities.

Joining me for this episode of Shift Out Loud is Amy Janes, a brilliant creative whose filmmaking journey has been fueled by a love for storytelling that began in an editing room. She’s the co-founder of Filmmakers Ranch, a thriving, first-of-its-kind studio and training academy that fosters creativity and trains future filmmakers.

During our conversation, Amy shares her journey to kick Oklahoma’s film and television industry up a notch, how filmmaking has evolved since her days as an editing intern, and how a literal dream gave her the confidence to pursue her passion.

Ready to play bigger? Listen now to discover: 

• Why Filmmakers Ranch is perfectly positioned to turn filmmaking into a substantial Oklahoma industry 
• How Amy’s digital media agency Fanology has evolved in a changing social media landscape
• The project that gave her the opportunity to spend four days writing a script with Dr. Maya Angelou!

Guest bio: In 2010, Amy Janes co-founded digital media agency Fanology, which helps celebrities like Shay Mitchell and Nas connect with audiences and partner with brands like Toyota to create impactful content. In 2018, she co-founded Filmmakers Ranch, a film studio and academy poised to become a hub for filmmaking, producing films, and training crews. 

Timestamps:

01:50  Intro
03:00  Meet Amy Janes
08:06  Amy’s dream & moving to Penn State
12:08  Moving to Oklahoma
13:47  Editing internship
17:01  Shattered Glass & Dr. Angelou
24:25  ‘Preditors’ & Valentine Road
28:36  Adrenaline rushes & The Rolling Stones
31:35  Shift to Fanology
37:50  Amy’s ideal clients
42:15  Fanology Labs & the hunger for truth
46:44  Opening the Ranch
53:24  The next shifts
55:23  Quantum physics

Links:

Amy Janes

filmmakersranch.com

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