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Super Human Anxiety
This month on Whine & Wine, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Berst. This dynamic, daughter-mother duo is behind the short film, Super Human Anxiety, which will premiere on July 28, 2024, at LA Shorts, the longest-running film festival in Los Angeles. LA Shorts is a qualifying event for the Academy Awards, BAFTA, the Canadian Screen Awards, and the Goya Awards.
In other words…LA Shorts is kind of a big deal.
Super Human Anxiety’s focus is on Whitney–a teenager navigating strong emotions and how a teacher is able to teach Whitney how to redirect those strong emotions into superpowers. Anxiety is rising among teens and this impact film will serve as a much-needed tool for those affected, whether personally or as someone who simply wants to help.
Super Human Anxiety comes on the heels of their insightful documentary Pioneers in Skirts which dives into the roadblocks many girls and women encounter when chasing their aspirations. Pioneers in Skirts is another very personal story for Ashley, giving an insider's view of the challenges faced by females in the film industry.
To reach as many people as possible, Super Human Anxiety will be offered at no cost to those who work closely with teens navigating mental health challenges.
This episode was so interesting to record (so much so that my note-taking was weak). The bonus? We’ll have a continuation of our conversation in our next episode when we do a deep dive into Pioneers in Skirts.
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Interested in following Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Berst's work? Good, you should be. To do so, head here:
Ashley Maria Productions
Facebook: facebook.com/ashleymariaproductions
Instagram: instagram.com/ashleymariaproductions
YouTube: youtube.com/@ashleymakesmovies
IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm3594673/
Recent Accolades:
2023 SXSW Edu Featured Filmmaker
2023 Emmy Nominated Producers
2022 Black Magic Collective Directing Fellow
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Additional mentions in this episode:
Give an Hour
Norman Lear
Penn Holderness
Raleigh Little Theatre
Screen Actors Guild
Sharon Lawrence
Writers Guild of America
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What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting is Jyl's best-selling memoir about her hilarious struggles as a (step)mother. Buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and Target!
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Wine & Whine is part of Bearlow Productions and is created Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.
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By Jyl BarlowThis month on Whine & Wine, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Berst. This dynamic, daughter-mother duo is behind the short film, Super Human Anxiety, which will premiere on July 28, 2024, at LA Shorts, the longest-running film festival in Los Angeles. LA Shorts is a qualifying event for the Academy Awards, BAFTA, the Canadian Screen Awards, and the Goya Awards.
In other words…LA Shorts is kind of a big deal.
Super Human Anxiety’s focus is on Whitney–a teenager navigating strong emotions and how a teacher is able to teach Whitney how to redirect those strong emotions into superpowers. Anxiety is rising among teens and this impact film will serve as a much-needed tool for those affected, whether personally or as someone who simply wants to help.
Super Human Anxiety comes on the heels of their insightful documentary Pioneers in Skirts which dives into the roadblocks many girls and women encounter when chasing their aspirations. Pioneers in Skirts is another very personal story for Ashley, giving an insider's view of the challenges faced by females in the film industry.
To reach as many people as possible, Super Human Anxiety will be offered at no cost to those who work closely with teens navigating mental health challenges.
This episode was so interesting to record (so much so that my note-taking was weak). The bonus? We’ll have a continuation of our conversation in our next episode when we do a deep dive into Pioneers in Skirts.
**
Interested in following Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Berst's work? Good, you should be. To do so, head here:
Ashley Maria Productions
Facebook: facebook.com/ashleymariaproductions
Instagram: instagram.com/ashleymariaproductions
YouTube: youtube.com/@ashleymakesmovies
IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm3594673/
Recent Accolades:
2023 SXSW Edu Featured Filmmaker
2023 Emmy Nominated Producers
2022 Black Magic Collective Directing Fellow
**
Additional mentions in this episode:
Give an Hour
Norman Lear
Penn Holderness
Raleigh Little Theatre
Screen Actors Guild
Sharon Lawrence
Writers Guild of America
****
Can’t get enough of us? Well, you’re one of very few.
Get to know us!
Jyl Barlow has all things Jyl! Also, it’s pronounced, “jill.”
Which Way's Up is Jyl’s blog, home of weekly epiphanies and often overshares
What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting is Jyl's best-selling memoir about her hilarious struggles as a (step)mother. Buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and Target!
Kathy Crowley's Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) can be found on Instagram. Watch videos of all our Nonsor products on YouTube or TikTok!
Wine & Whine is part of Bearlow Productions and is created Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.