Author: The Reel Women

Check out the Indiegogo campaign for @crystalpastis “Vanilla Cake”! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vanilla-cake-a-horror-film#/
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? Getting my horror film “Vanilla Cake” funded on Indiegogo and then shooting it this summer to have it completely done by Halloween! After that I plan to direct a feature horror film that I wrote. Just going to keep grinding out the screams! People can find me on Instagram mostly: @crystalpastis, Facebook, and my Indiegogo page for Vanilla Cake! #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #love #film #television #TV #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #girl #movies #movielover #create #me #happy #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #goals http://ow.ly/i/kRrNP

Check out the Indiegogo campaign for @crystalpastis “Vanilla Cake”! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vanilla-cake-a-horror-film#/
What, if anything, do you collect? Yes! I collect an absurd amount of Halloween decorations. I have more skull figurines, wolf t-shirts, and pumpkin candles then I can count. Even my twinkle lights are decorated like little candy corns. If you ever come over to my apartment it looks like it is Halloween party ready at all times. #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #love #film #television #TV #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #girl #movies #movielover #create #me #happy #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #goals http://ow.ly/i/kRrKZ

Check out the Indiegogo campaign for @crystalpastis “Vanilla Cake”! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vanilla-cake-a-horror-film#/
What advice do you have for other women in the industry? Don’t back down. If you have a feeling about something – don’t ignore it. There have been so many moments either on set or in post when I thought something could be better or changed. I actively ignore that voice that says, “Don’t say anything, you don’t want to annoy anyone, you don’t want to keep people here another hour.” But I know ignoring that voice will make the project better once it’s all done, and that’s really the only thing that matters. Being able to be proud of the project you have with no regrets. #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #love #film #television #TV #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #girl #movies #movielover #create #me #happy #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #goals http://ow.ly/i/kRrK6

Check out the Indiegogo campaign for @crystalpastis “Vanilla Cake”! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vanilla-cake-a-horror-film#/
What is a successful moment in your career so far? Starting the process of getting my short horror film “Vanilla Cake” made. I shot a teaser for the Indiegogo campaign and I seriously couldn’t be more proud of it. It’s a short film unto itself. I’ve been wanting to shoot “Vanilla Cake” so long and it’s finally coming together! #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #love #film #television #TV #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #girl #movies #movielover #create #me #happy #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #goals http://ow.ly/i/kRrGs

Check out the Indiegogo campaign for @crystalpastis “Vanilla Cake”! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vanilla-cake-a-horror-film#/
What is your biggest concern with the future? Women not feeling like they have a place – specifically in film. I can’t describe how many times I was the only girl in my film production classes or on set. Or how many people have been shocked to learn I like to write horror and drama over romantic comedies. Women have such a distinct voice that too often is extinguished. And a voice that deserves more of a place in the industry. #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #love #film #television #TV #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #girl #movies #movielover #create #me #happy #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #goals http://ow.ly/i/kRrFy

Check out the Indiegogo campaign for @crystalpastis “Vanilla Cake”! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vanilla-cake-a-horror-film#/
What’s a defining moment in your life? Moving to Los Angeles from the east coast. I grew up in Maryland, right outside of DC. Coming from a family of only engineers, filmmaking never seemed real. I didn’t know anyone who worked in film let alone have any idea how I was going to make a career out of it. Packing up my car with whatever would fit in the backseat and my camera, I took off for California. Driving to the west coast marked a huge moment. It was the chance for me to actually start a life I spent most of my time dreaming about. #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #love #film #television #TV #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #girl #movies #movielover #create #me #happy #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #goals http://ow.ly/i/kRrCx

Checkout the Indiegogo campaign for @crystalpastis “Vanila Cake”! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vanilla-cake-a-horror-film#/
Why did you decide to get into this industry? It was honestly the only thing I ever thought about growing up. My parents use to rent old VHS tapes from our local library. I remember I would stay up all night watching movies like Goodfellas, Out Of Africa, and Full Metal Jacket. I would constantly read books on my favorite actors. Movies fascinated me. I knew when I got older I had to get a job and I knew I loved filmmaking so the two just went together. It wasn’t until I got older did I know there was a name for the job I wanted; Film Director. #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #love #film #television #TV #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #girl #movies #movielover #create #me #happy #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #goals http://ow.ly/i/kRrBx

If people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media? I have instagram: @daniellevenise, I’m on facebook. LinkedIn & Snapchat: msdanit #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #love #film #television #TV #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #girl #movies #movielover #create #me #happy #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #goals http://ow.ly/i/keMTa

@daniellevenise: What, if anything, do you collect? I love books. I have a lot of books all over the place. I also like bells. I like the different sounds that all the different shapes and sizes can make. And I collect anything with turtles. I think it’s my spirit animal: slow and steady wins the race. That’s kind of how I am. #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #love #film #television #TV #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #girl #movies #movielover #create #me #happy #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #goals http://ow.ly/i/keMNO

@daniellevenise: What advice do you have for other women in the industry? Really go for it and put yourself out there. Whether you think you can or you can’t, you are right. So if you think it’s going to be too hard and you don’t think you can do it, then you are already setting yourself up for failure. So just go out and pick something little, whether it’s writing a poem or watching a new film out of your comfort zone, volunteering at a film festival. Just get involved and soak it all in.
Also, this industry is hard. You may have days you want to quit. Have a support group. Make sure you have a few people in your corner who have your back no matter what. Those people who you can vent to, relax with, and the ones that will help you celebrate your successes. And once you are in a position where you can help or hire another female, pay it forward!
#thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #love #film #television #TV #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #girl #movies #movielover #create #me #happy #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #goals http://ow.ly/i/keMMd