She's So Reel

Jazzy Ellis is a Screen Actors Guild Award winning stunt actor, social justice warrior, and public speaker with over 75 film and TV credits including Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, HBO's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Walking Dead, Bad Boys for Life, and Chaos Walking. Along with being a  Princeton Alumni, she is quite the multi hyphenate— a former pageant queen, professional dancer, radio show host, and high school math and special education teacher.  Today we talk about the versatility of the amazing Jazzy Ellis, her career as a stunt actor and how 2020 is shifting her career options a bit (which I am sure anyone can relate to this moment and time). We get to hear her personal experience with civil rights in stunts as a black female stunt actor. Wigging and blackface are still happening—Jazzy and I's conversation reminds us that THIS NEEDS TO CHANGE. Most of all, we get a close up of her looking forward to producing and collaborating more on her own courageous content for film and TV. Thanks to Jazzy for being so passionate and raw on our show! I loved every second of it! Let’s welcome Jazzy to the show!

JE's Gram: @jazzyellis 

JE's Website: www.jazzyellis.com 

JE's IMDB: imdb.me/jazzyellis.com

SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel

SSR Twitter: @shessoreel

SSR Shownotes:https://shessoreel.com/episode/jazzy-ellis/

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I finally get to explore one of my favorite aspects of movies and tv shows—music scoring! I am bringing on score composer and producer Dara Taylor! Dara has contributed to films major films like Bad Moms, A Bad Mom’s Christmas, the action-comedy sequel Shaft, Pitch Perfect 3, and many more. As for tv shows, her musical voice stretches all the way from Amazon series The Boys to CW’s Supernatural. Today, we hear how Dara’s story leads the way for future black female composers and how she continuously integrates her fresh score styling with current and upcoming projects. Ladies and gents—welcome Dara to the show! Also, I have 5 copies of this wonderful movie I Am Woman to giveaway in exchange for a lovely podcast review! Go on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and leave a review for my podcast. Send me a screenshot at [email protected] and your one entry will be in! Winners will be announced on Fri, Sept. 25th! 

DT's 'Gram: @darataylormusic 

DT's Website: www.darataylor.com

SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel

SSR Twitter: @shessoreel

SSR FB Community: The Reelest Community

SSR Shownotes:https://shessoreel.com/episode/dara-taylor/

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Today, we catch up with movie producer Jess Weiss about her upcoming projects, her experience with working during a pandemic, diversity in the industry, and more. She goes in-depth with the precautions she is taking to ensure safety while working. Her movies have been selected for festivals worldwide, recently at the Tribeca Film Festival, Inside Out Film Festival, and Palm Springs International Film Festival. Recent producer credits include THE HONEYMOON PHASE, starring François Chau and Tara Westwood; THE SUBJECT starring Jason Biggs, Aunjanue Ellis, and Anabelle Acosta; and THE VOLUNTEERS, starring Nadine Malouf, Michael Raymond James, and Toby Leonard Moore. We also explore what it was like to finally step into the founder role of Dream Queen Productions. Be sure to catch The Honeymoon Phase, and The Volunteers when released. Let’s dive in with Jess.

Also, I have 5 copies of this wonderful movie I AM WOMAN to giveaway in exchange for a lovely podcast review! This film is the true story of music legend and feminist icon Helen Reddy whose voice inspired a generation of fearless women. For the giveaway, go on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and leave a review for my podcast. Send me a screenshot at [email protected] and your one entry will be in! Winners will be announced on Mon, Sept. 21st!

JW's Website: www.Jess-Weiss.com

JW'S 'Gram: @producerjess

Dream Queen Productions 'Gram: @dreamqueenprod

SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel

SSR Twitter: @shessoreel

SSR FB Community: The Reelest Community

SSR Shownotes:https://shessoreel.com/episode/jess-weiss/

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We are doing a rewind with our girl Christine Horn!— Are you trying to make a name for yourself in Hollywood? I have just the person for you! Christine Horn is an award-winning actress and singer who has performed in feature films, primetime television, and on Broadway. Inside her online show, Actors Daily Bread, Christine reveals how she cracked the code to become a working actor. Christine shares her ultimate tips on starting an acting career with a positive adaptive mindset. She discusses how she grows her community through her game-changing coaching method and the virtual training center, Booking Magnet Academy. If you’re ready to start your acting career, this woman can take you to the next level. Press play to get Christine’s ‘daily bread’ made just for you! 

CH ‘Gram: @actresschristinehorn
CH Twitter:@hornchristine
CH FB Page: @actresschristinehorn
CH Website: www.christinehorn.com

Hollywood Bound Actors ‘Gram: @hollywoodboundactors
Hollywood Bound Actors FB Community: @hollywoodboundactors

SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel
SSR Twitter:@shessoreel
SSR FB Community: The Reelest Community
SSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/christinehorn/
#ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel

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I mean, seriously! We had an awesome time! She has been in the podcasting game longer than I, shelling out the real life of what it means to be a working actor in LA. Let's rewind from all the red carpets, celeb sightings, and extreme rider requests. Sam's One Broke Actress podcast and personal brand is an up and close look at how an everyday person can pursue their acting dreams, on a very relatable level. We all know most actors started this but they never highlight this aspect too much once they make it big. Either way, Sam Valentine is here for the fun and ready to tell her reel story with us! And she has a new movie dropping here very soon! Tune in now!

SV's 'Gram: @samvalentine 

SV's Website: https://www.samvalentine.me/

OBA's Gram: @onebrokeactress 

One Broke Actress Website: https://onebrokeactress.com/

One Broke Actress Podcast On Apple Podcasts 

Followed 'Gram: @followedhorrormovie

Followed Website: https://followedhorrormovie.com

SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel

SSR Twitter: @shessoreel

SSR FB Community: The Reelest Community

SSR Shownotes:https://shessoreel.com/episode/sam-valentine/

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Today I am going to discuss a topic that everyone is familiar with, especially these days. With people dying from COVID, police brutality, and many other tragedies in the world, grief is very common nowadays. We talked with Emmy award-winning director Lindsey Whissel Fenton about her new documentary about the reality of grief. Her film, Speaking Grief, highlights the true movement of how grief strikes and how it can manifest in different ways. This film stirs us in a direction to see grieving in a more positive light and can even act as a piece of healing. I will give a warning for anyone who has recently suffered from any type of grief, even if you consider it small. This episode may be triggering for you but believe me, we are all learning and healing in this episode including myself. Lindsey’s passion behind bringing empathy and authenticity to social issues through her medium speaks truth through this documentary. Let’s move on to our conversation with Lindsey.

LWF's Website: https://lindseywhisselfenton.com

Speaking Grief Website: https://speakinggrief.org

Speaking Grief 'Gram: @wpsugreif

Speaking Grief FB Page: Speaking Grief
SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel

SSR Twitter: @shessoreel

SSR FB Community: The Reelest Community

SSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/speaking-grief/

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I found an awesome organization that is shaking up things on their social platform. I got to speak with one of the co-founders, Mia Van Allen, and one of their social media extraordinaire, Emily Yankana on how their organization plans to change the status quo in what it means to be underrepresented in the music industry.  These amazing ladies formed the Color of Music Collective to spotlight POC and LGBTQ+ representation in the music industry. Each week, they introduce a new panel of industry professionals who enlighten us about different topics relevant and resourceful for the POC and LGBTQ+ music community. These ladies are on the right track on social advocacy in the music industry and I am glad I had the opportunity to hear from them! And shoutout to other co-founders, Carla Hendershot and the rest of the team for this awesome organization!

CMC's 'Gram: @colorofmusiccollective 

CMC's FB Page: Color of Music Collective 

CMC's LinkedIn: Color of Music Collective 

CMC's Website: www.colorofmusiccollective.com

SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel

SSR Twitter: @shessoreel

SSR FB Community: The Reelest Community

SSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/the-color-of-music-collective/

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Today, we are getting real with Liz Lachman. Emmy Award-winning musician and composer is giving us the inside scope on how she transitioned from music and songwriting to a self-taught filmmaker. Liz drops all her gems on her storytelling through the lens as a gay woman in the industry as well.  We dig even deeper into how her experiences impacted her filmmaking. We get a closer look into her inspiration behind multi-award-winning her short film Pin-Up which is in the pre-production phase to be a featured film. Also, she shares her behind the camera moment for her upcoming film about her partner and chef extraordinaire Susan Feniger’s year and a half long venture of her first solo restaurant. Food and film—yum, right! Liz and I had a grand spanking time—it felt like I was talking to a good friend with all the jokes! We get personal, we have fun, we are literal giggle boxes on here— Liz is the reel deal, okay! Lastly, I want to personally congratulate Liz on her screenplay, Dickinson for advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2020  Academy Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting. I know you are gonna get Pin-Up will get picked up! I wish you all the successes, Liz! I am overjoyed to have on here. Let’s dig in, shall we?

LL's 'Gram: @lizlachman

LL'S FB Page: @LizLachmanFilmmaker

LL'S Website: https://www.lizlachman.com

SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel

SSR Twitter: @shessoreel

SSR FB Community: The Reelest Community

SSR Shownotes:https://shessoreel.com/episode/liz-lachman/

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There are many other podcasts before me that have been making waves with spotlighting women in the forefront in filmmaking. I stumbled upon a The Femme Regard Podcast with Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez when reading one of my podcast newsletters from Pod Movement. I was so surprised they highlighted a podcast in film! I reached out immediately! They were too cool and humble! Today they are going to talk a bit about their mission as a film production company to tell stories from the female gaze and put more women behind the camera. They also will share their story about the origins of their podcast and what they can offer you as a listener interested in filmmaking. When you listen to it, it’s gonna sound like more like girlfriends laughing over drinks! This show was pre-recorded some ago but be sure to catch the new season on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and much more. All the links to their podcast will be in the show notes! Hope y’all enjoy it! Let’s welcome on the ladies from Femme Regard!

*Please note that there are some audio discrepancies due to WIFI failure but the integrity of the message is still intact. 

FR's Website: Femmeregard.com 

FR's Instagram: @femmeregard 

FR's Twitter: @femme_regard

FR's Productions FB Page:  Femme Regard Productions

SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel

SSR Twitter: @shessoreel

SSR FB Community: The Reelest Community

SSR Shownotes:https://shessoreel.com/episode/femme-regard/

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We are doing a rewind of ESP 10 with filmmaker Tomeka M. Winborne—She is a writer/director that passionately loves to create stories that will invoke conversations. Her mission is to bring stories to the screen that embody the experiences and voices of people of color that are devoid of television and film. Like many independent filmmakers, Tomeka wears many hats to make sure her vision comes true. As a filmmaker, Tomeka centers many of her stories around social issues including immigration, HIV sex trafficking, youth aging out of foster care to name a few. She enjoys using various mediums to tell stories. In addition to making movies and podcasts, she’s also produced television segments, commercials,  wrote a couple of novels, worked as a field reporter, and has been commissioned to produce documentaries. Today Tomeka will discuss her creative process in writing and filmmaking. We get a more in-depth look at her passion for film. We at She's So Reel will continue to amplify black stories in the film and entertainment sector. We are proud to do that! Let’s welcome Tomeka to the show! Before I close out, please take this time to not be divisive but to unite as one. The last thing we need is more division among us. Come together. Lastly, please register to vote. You have a powerful voice! Use it! The primaries are coming up so keep that in mind! So please take the time to vote. You can be the action for change.

TM 'Gram: @tomekawinborne

TM Twitter: @tomekawinborne

TM Youtube: Tomeka Winborne

TM FB Page: Tomeka M. Winborne

TM LinkedIn: Tomeka M. Winborne

TM Website: www.tomekamwinborne.com

Tea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Apple Podcasts

Tea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Stitcher

Tea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On Google Play 

Tea Talks With Tomeka Podcast On iHeart Radio

Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.com

SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel

SSR Twitter: @shessoreel

SSR FB Community: The Reelest Community

SSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/tomeka-winborne/

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