V chats it up with filmmaker Anthony Grippa at the 2019 Annapolis Film Festival. They discuss the making of his film, Aleppo, about a Syrian-American doctor who suffers from a traumatic brain injury in Aleppo that leaves her “face blind" and unable to recognize those closest to her. A timely and gripping tale that delves into #humanity and #cultural #differences. This is one in a series of episodes featuring filmmakers with films premiered at the Annapolis Film Festival.

V. Helena interviews #filmmaker, Melissa Haizlip, at the 2019 Annapolis Film Festival where she premiered her film, Mr. Soul! A #biopic on Ellis Haizlip, the host and executive producer of what was known to be the "Black Tonight Show" of its time, the film provides an intimate perspective on the life of the innovative and political Haizlip who featured many rising stars of black American culture on the show--#SidneyPoitier, #HarryBelafonte, #JamesBaldwin, #StevieWonder, #MayaAngelou, #MuhammadAli and others. Melissa discusses “Mr. SOUL!” and some of her upcoming projects. This is one in a series of episodes featuring filmmakers with films premiered at the Annapolis Film Festival.

Lee Anderson and Patti Smith, co-founders of the Annapolis Film Festival, join V Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss their longevity as filmmakers and producers, women in the industry, and the importance of artistic expression in film. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series featuring highlights of the 2019 Annapolis Film Festival.

Lee Anderson and Patti Smith, co-founders of the Annapolis Film Festival, join V Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss their longevity as filmmakers and producers, women in the industry, and the importance of artistic expression in film. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series featuring highlights of the 2019 Annapolis Film Festival.

Best-selling author and playwright, Teresa B. Howell discusses her latest book release, Delayed, but not Denied, her book series, That Church Life, and the stage production of the same name. She also gives insights on owning your own publishing company and feeding the desire to write.

V chats with *fantasy *sci-fi #author, Megan Morgan, about the 1st of her 4 book series, The Altered Wake.

#writers #authors #dreamcatchers

V interviews #whoseshoesbook authors Christine St. Vil & Julian Kiganda! The dynamic duo drop golden nuggets on finding, growing, and staying on track with your #purpose, and wonderful tips on #branding and #marketing your #book. This is part 2 of their 2-part interview.

Whose Shoes Are You Wearing co-authors and sisters, Christine St. Vil & Julian Kiganda join V. Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss their #inspirational and #thoughtprovoking #book on finding, growing, and staying on track with your #purpose. This is the 1st in a 2 part series.

Best Selling Author, Kevin Wayne Johnson joins V. Helena in THE HAVEN to discuss his #GiveGodTheGlory! book series and drop some intel on the writing process, #publishing, #marketing, and writing #inspiring non-fiction work.

V. Helena has an #enlightening discussion with Simba Sana about his memoir, #NeverStop. It is a boldly written work capturing the highs and lows of the #humanexperience. Poignantly written, Simba’s voice transcends the abuse, neglect and violence of his childhood to the discovery of #passion and #love only possible in the midst of a higher sense of self.