@ReemEdan: What is your biggest concern with the future? That ignorance and fear will set back all the civil rights progress we’ve made. #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #indiefilm #film #television #filmmaking #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #HireaMs #equality #movielover #filmindustry #womenpower #feminism #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang #womenempowerment http://ow.ly/i/tonvK

@ReemEdan: What’s a defining moment in your life? February 2016, when I finally decided to do stand-up. I gave myself a deadline, found a mic, and the rest is history. #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #indiefilm #film #television #filmmaking #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #HireaMs #equality #movielover #filmindustry #womenpower… Read More @ReemEdan: What’s a defining moment in y

@ReemEdan: Why did you decide to get into this industry? My parents are Iraqi immigrants, but I was fortunate enough to live in the US & internationally, making me realize just how much entertainment defines our global culture. This industry can shape or shatter stereotypes, and I wanted to be a part of that force.… Read More @ReemEdan: Why did you decide to get int

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? Instagram handle is @jihepeng. There are a couple projects percolating right now that are coming up for me, but beyond that I never really know what’s next in my career!… Read More What are you working on next? In additio

@jihepeng: What, if anything, do you collect? Art/coffee table books! I’m terrified of becoming a hoarder so it’s the only thing I allow myself to collect. #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #indiefilm #film #television #filmmaking #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #HireaMs #equality #movielover #filmindustry #womenpower #feminism #ladyboss #bosslady #girlgang… Read More @jihepeng: What, if anything, do you col

@jihepeng: What advice do you have for other women in the industry? Don’t let the industry beat you down – I’ve almost given up a couple of times, and I’m sure I’ll almost give up a couple times in the future. It sometimes feels so impossibly difficult. If you truly love your work and love… Read More @jihepeng: What advice do you have for o

@jihepeng: What is a successful moment in your career so far? Anytime a project I’ve worked on makes me feel something deeply, I consider it a successful moment. #thereelwomen #girlboss #women #womenoflight #picoftheday #photooftheday #female #indiefilm #film #television #filmmaking #media #art #FilmEquality #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers #empoweringwomen #womenempower #betterhollywood #womendirect #HireaMs #equality #movielover #filmindustry #womenpower #feminism #ladyboss… Read More @jihepeng: What is a successful moment i

@jihepeng: What is your biggest concern with the future? There are so many. There are obviously huge, overarching concerns about the state of the world in this current political climate. (I had to say it! It’s all I can think about these days). From a personal perspective, I think the biggest concern for the future… Read More @jihepeng: What is your biggest concern

@jihepeng: What’s a defining moment in your life? It’s hard to say – I feel as though all the things that define us are made up of a bunch of little moments, as opposed to one huge one. I will say I think I’m currently going through a little bit of an emotional renaissance and… Read More @jihepeng: What’s a defining moment in y

@jihepeng: Why did you decide to get into this industry? I came from a photography background and worked as a photo assistant for fashion photographers for a time before deciding I wanted to explore different avenues. Cinematography seemed like the next natural step. I only had a curiosity about it initially; it was only after… Read More @jihepeng: Why did you decide to get int