Words are the way forward. A twist of phrase or brilliant metaphor gets me hot. Being able to write those words or speak them is like breathing. So much soul in that. 

People can find me on social media at @Choppe__. I recently optioned a horror/comedy feature that I am in development to produce next Summer. It’s a great/unique script full of diverse characters, so please be on the lookout for casting updates on my social media. 

I collect vintage types of vinyl records. I like to listen to music and how it’s recorded in its truest form. I like to hear the technical side of the music that we rarely get to experience today because everything is in digital format. It’s also fun when I’m traveling to go shopping for records and choosing the… Read More @Choppe__: What, if anything, do you collect?

Don’t Stop. Continue to create. Continue to network, even if it seems like things aren’t going the way you planned, don’t stop planning and keep on working. 

A successful moment in my career is when I wrote, produced, and directed a short film, all while working full time as a director’s assistant on a tv show. I barely slept, but I got it done. 

My biggest concern with the future is that people will stop fighting for injustices in the world after minor victories. 

I strongly believe in Aristotle’s philosophy that everything happens for a reason. So I like to look at my successes, my failures, and the obstacles I face as defining moments in my life because I believe it all has a purpose for future events. 

One of the greatest benefits of being a part of The Reel Women is meeting amazing professionals. I had the wonderful opportunity, thanks to Cynthia Bemis Abrams and her Advanced TV Herstory, a podcast, to help interview some amazing women, including several from The Reel Women community! Episodes with Danielle Earle and Sanicole Young are… Read More Podcast Series on “Voices of Representation” with “Advanced TV Herstory”

I got into this industry because I want to use my platform to bring unique stories and characters to life while also giving women and people of color an opportunity to tell their stories and share their passions with the world. 

The next thing for me in my career is to submit my pilot to as many festivals as possible and start pitching the story to professionals in the industry. You can find out more about me on my film page on instagram @thecomeupchi. @tres_belle7