@thevanessamcneal: Why did you decide to get into this industry? I decided to work in the industry because I have a deep passion for telling stories. I also wanted to create social change, and filmmaking is such a marco level way to do it. The impact is beyond numbers and understanding at times. . .… Read More @thevanessamcneal: Why did you decide to

What are you working on next? In addition, if people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media? We’re wrapping post on the latest short film I directed and will be submitting to festivals soon. Safety Work is centered on the invisible woman of the #metoo environment. I’ve… Read More What are you working on next? In additio

@Cherylisaacson: What, if anything, do you collect? People. Film is family. I do have a coffee obsession that has lead to a collection of indie coffee shop diner mugs. I even created my own “Lady Lincoln” mugs as our studio swag. You can never have too many mugs, right? . Photo cred: @brymiller808 Lady Lincoln… Read More @Cherylisaacson: What, if anything, do y

@Cherylisaacson: What advice do you have for other women in the industry? Don’t fall into the trap of feeling like you’ve made it because you’re the only woman in the room or on set. The patriarchy wins when we’re the special exception. Other women are your allies and we can do amazing work together. I’ve… Read More @Cherylisaacson: What advice do you have

@Cherylisaacson: What is a successful moment in your career so far? Just getting any narrative film completed feels like a success! And every time I screen one of the films I’ve directed for a real audience, it’s extremely gratifying. I’ve also had some great moments when my branded content for companies like Waymo get really… Read More @Cherylisaacson: What is a successful mo

@Cherylisaacson: What is your biggest concern with the future? I’m concerned about my kids world- climate change and rising authoritarianism. It feels like we’re at a tipping point. All around us, we see environmental problems resulting in harm to the most vulnerable. My film, The Fetch, explored the effects of water scarcity on women and… Read More @Cherylisaacson: What is your biggest co

@Cherylisaacson: What’s a defining moment in your life? So many! But the ones that have changed me the most are the losses. Losing a family member to gun violence has informed my decisions and my storytelling. There’s often a hint of grief in my narrative work. And because of my situation involved a very specific… Read More @Cherylisaacson: What’s a defining momen