Posts tagged short film
Livia De Paolis - So Much More Than a Triple Threat
Livia De Paolis - So Much More Than a Triple Threat

Livia De Paolis is a rockstar in production. Despite the fact that her family owned De Paolis I.N.C.I.R, a Rome studio, she has built a name for herself taking on many aspects of the entertainment industry. She oversees all elements of production — including screenwriting, directing, producing, and acting. Livia has established herself in a number of locations, including Italy, New York, and, most recently, London. In New York City, she focused her work on contemporary theater and produced the feature film Emoticon and the short film Awestruck. Livia has recently returned to London, where she is promoting her new feature film, "The Lost Girls," which will be released on June 17h. If her journey couldn't get any more impressive, she has also worked with non-profit organizations such as the 52nd Street Project and hopes to work with more in the future. Please read our exclusive interview below to learn more about Livia’s upbringing, short films, humanitarian work, and love for theater.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 44Maddy Maieractress, screenwriting, producing, production, producer, female artists, female producer, Director, short film, london, New York, Italy, female, model, women, role model, film, filmmaking, filmmaker, family owned, entertainment, empowering, Inspiring, natural beauty, artist, director, directorial debut, DirectingComment
Creativity Never Stops for Lara Mamoun
Creativity Never Stops for Lara Mamoun

What’s the best thing about creativity? You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. Despite being a multi-Award Winning screenwriter, this artist continues seeking creative challenges to become the best version of herself. The artist is Lara Mamoun! Aside from her directed film — My World — screened at Plaza Theater recently, the driven Atlanta screenwriter is simultaneously working with Netflix, directing her first feature film and assistant directing a dramatic all-Black production. Above and beyond, she expanded her horizons and dove into the Comedy and Music world, where she is a cast member of a live-sketch comedy show and is currently on the move to launch her first EP — Purple Skies. There is no stopping when it comes to Lara Mamoun and Jejune is here for it. Come check out our interview with Mamoun to learn more about her exciting creative journey as she pushes boundaries to become the best version of herself.

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Art, Editor's Pick, zIssue 36Rachel Laicreative, creativity, screenwriting, screenings, director, singer song writer, singer, #singer, #newsingle, film, Film, filmmaker, films, film industry, filmmaking, #film, short film, short films, netflix, #netflix, comedy, mockumentaries, fashion, Fashion, designer, charity, charitywork, #charity, nonprofit, #nonprofit, political, politics, Politics, #politics, get political, black rights, black lives matter, guns, gun control, gun violence, police reform, police brutalityComment
Hailey Nicole Ralston: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Hailey Nicole Ralston: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

To all the people that say teens are too young to know their passion, Hailey Nicole Ralston is here to prove you wrong. She knew her goals since just over two years old and is currently embarking on an exciting journey to get there, with no plans to slow down. At just the age of 17, Ralston has been in numerous films and TV series with Nickelodeon, HBO, and Fox Searchlight Pictures. Not only that, she is presently producing her own short film, The Creature, on top of her existing lineup of several creative projects. When she’s off-screen, she spends her time doing humanitarian work. A star not only with talents but with a huge heart. Check out our interview with Ralston as we go in-depth to find out more about her talents, as well as, the inspiration behind her creative and humanitarian endeavors.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 36Rachel Laiactress, #actress, influencer, #influencer, singer song writer, songwriter, song writer, #song, film, Film, filmmaker, filmmaking, films, film industry, #film, short film, short films, active, acting, traditional acting, advocacy work, advocacy, advocate, adoption, advociate, animal adoption, animalshelter, animal, animal rescue, animal sanctuary, animal rights, save the animals, #charity, nonprofit, #nonprofit, special needs, sisters, #sisters, big sister, directorComment
Into the Hidden Dangerous World with George Gittoes
Into the Hidden Dangerous World with George Gittoes

You 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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Art, Editor's Pick, zIssue 35, Most PopularRachel Laiartist, #artist, photography, #photography, #Photography, filmmaker, filmmaking, film, Film, films, #film, socially aware, social justice, sociallyresponsible, political, #politics, get political, politics, Politics, Humanitarian, human right, humanity, human rights, war, injustice, #Travel, #travel, #traveling, travel, military, police brutality, police reform, #song, advocacy, advocacy work, advocate, nonprofit, #nonprofit, afghanistan, #documentaries, gun violence, domestic violence, woman, short film, short films, documentaries, art, Art, Black culture, helpingothers, #help, suicide help, help the poor, positivity, #positivity, refugee, violent, awareness, stopwarComment
Kazy Tauginas - Raising Awareness for Lupus in Film
Kazy Tauginas - Raising Awareness for Lupus in Film

Kazy Tauginas is an actor and an athlete. You may recognize him from his work in John Wick, Dolomite is My Name, The Broken Tower, and most recently, as Ari in the box office smash The Equalizer 2, starring Denzel Washington. Kazy has a passion for bringing awareness to Lupus in film, a cause close to his heart. After writing several short films (and starring in over 20 of them), Tauginas drew inspiration from his mother who’d been diagnosed with Lupus and his own boxing experience, and decided to write “Standing Eight,” a short about a boxer who is forced to retire and contend with life outside of the ring after being diagnosed with systemic lupus. During the spring of 2015 he oversaw two successful Kickstarter campaigns to fully fund the film. Since its completion, “Standing Eight” has won ten festival awards including Trinity International Film Festival’s Best Short Film, and is currently nominated for another four. Tauginas advocacy for the disease is driven by passion and rooted in art and we are excited to share his interview with you. for more on Kazy Tauginas, please read out exclusive interview below.

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Art, zIssue 31, Most PopularForrest Johnsonadvocacy, lupus, awareness, representation, film, short film, actor, director, disease, athlete, boxing, actionComment