It all started with a brief 15-second TikTok video featuring Basia Mallet’s (known as Cybr) late grandfather, Charles Mallet. Together, Cybr and Charles defied the prevailing notion that technology merely created divisions between the older and younger generations, crafting heartwarming videos that gathered admiration from millions of viewers. Beyond TikTok, Cybr launched her debut song, "Life Without You" after the recent passing of her grandfather, and made her directorial debut with the documentary "The Questions I Ask Dementia," featuring her grandfather in a prominent role. To learn more about Cybr, continue reading.
Read MoreEndometriosis is serious, and the diagnosis — quite tricky. Heidi Lynch, actress, producer, and just a multi faceted human being, is someone you do not want to miss. Starting as a young actress in musicals, she has truly made a name for herself. She is quirky, sweet, and fun to know! Her performance in Avocado Toast’ s newest season is based on her own Endometriosis diagnosis story, and brings to light the importance and the problems with the disorder. She is also working on a docuseries “Get Hooked”, which covers the topics of Queer Women fishing and mental health. When Heidi isn’t creating meaningful stories, she is working with Endometriosis Network Canada, a meeting point for fellow endo warriors to support each other and get more information about doctors and more. Jejune Magazine had the pleasure to sit down with Heidi Lynch to learn more about her life as an actress, producer, and life after diagnosis. Read on to know more!
Read MoreYou may know Raphael Sbarge as Jiminy Cricket from Once Upon a Time, but his role as a conscience has expanded over the years as he has added directing to his skill set. Now it can be said he is “creating content with a conscience.” He has directed several films, short stories, and, most recently, documentaries — with an ever increasing drive to spread awareness of social and environmental issues within several different communities. Jejune got a chance to talk to him about his Emmy nomination, new film Only in Theaters, and his latest mini-series 10 Days In Watts, among other topics. Please read on!
Read MoreThe Equal Means Equal campaign, founded by actress Kamala Lopez (‘Star Trek: Voyager’, ‘This Is Us’, ‘Mayans MC’), works to raise public awareness of the need for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The Equal Rights Amendment establishes equality under the law in the U.S. Constitution, regardless of sex. Surprisingly, women are currently not equal under federal law. To raise awareness for this disparity, Lopez directed the documentary ‘Equal Means Equal.’ The film utilizes historical precedents and contemporary case studies to show what women in the United States face today, and why it is important to complete the process of ratifying the ERA to give women and girls the legal foundation they need to live on an even playing field. In her interview with Jejune Magazine, Lopez goes over next steps for ratifying the amendment and what readers can do to support the cause. The Biden-Harris administration expressed their support for the cause on the campaign trail, but have since taken no steps in rescinding the memo issued under the previous administration or instructing the Archivist to publish the amendment. Time is of the essence. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreYou definitely don’t want to miss out on George Gittoes! No one is more daring and adventurous than him. The Australian native is not only an artist and photographer, he’s also a filmmaker. Gittoes has spent over 25 years witnessing life-changing moments in some of the most notorious places in the world. Despite the uncountable encountered dangers, he continues to strap on filming equipment and goes into battlefields to fight for justice and equality. The talented director and his lovely wife, Hellen Rose, have brought positive social change and shun light on the local community through a non-profit they founded, The Yellow House. Come with Jejune to understand more about his experience in the hidden dangerous world and the impact his artwork has brought to the world with our exclusive interview below.
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