1) Why did you decide to get into this industry? I came in through a side door, I had a career as a designer and art director, with installation art as a side passion. Film brought all of my experience and art together- it was a revelation. Now, almost a decade into it, I can’t… Read More Cheryl

1) Why did you decide to get into this industry? I couldn’t find working class queer women making films about working class queer lives. Photo: My current headshot 2) What’s a defining moment in your life? Early in my activist life, I organized with a former member of the Weather Underground, who taught me that… Read More @Dykeumentary

1) Why did you decide to get into this industry? Why did you decide to get into this industry?As a child, I wanted to be a writer. My mom gave me a love of words — she was a poet though she never pursued it. We’d trade books, primarily crime novels, back and forth, and… Read More @shaktibhagchandani

1) Why did you decide to get into this industry? It’s a joy to me every time I get to be on set, collaborating with creative individuals to create a film! I want to use film to bring people closer, make them see wonders, feel, touch, and experience moments that makes us human.   2)… Read More @annvfilms

1) Why did you decide to get into this industry? Film is a unique, and seemingly serendipitous at times, opportunity for me to do multiple things that showcase my skill set and nourish my soul. I’ve been a visual artist since I was old enough to hold a pencil, have dabbled in performing arts for… Read More @jenheartsart

1) Why did you decide to get into this industry? Because it completely consumes me! It’s hard to imagine ever doing anything else. Ever since I was a little human I’ve been infatuated with writing, making short films, and performing. Performing is really what ignited me actually getting into the industry, then once I stepped… Read More @charlotte.kennett

1) Why did you decide to get into this industry? I love telling stories.   2) What’s a defining moment in your life? Getting to shoot my film back home for the first time. Photo Credit: Andrew Ellis   3) What is your biggest concern with the future? Not being able to tell enough stories.… Read More @zoesj_

1) Why did you decide to get into this industry? I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to perform in some way, whether that be as an actor, singer, or dancer. I truly can’t imagine doing something else and being as happy as I am working in this crazy industry.   2) What’s… Read More @sarahbusic

1) Why did you decide to get into this industry? I’ve always loved story telling whether it be dramatic, comedic, suspenseful, period or contemporary. As a teen in Australia I studied with a drama teacher who encouraged me to read all the classics. I trained as an actor at theatre school and was then fortunate… Read More @annasimonescott8