Posts tagged short films
A Little Of Everything With Revell Carpenter
A Little Of Everything With Revell Carpenter

LA and NYC-based actress Revell Carpenter is more than a familiar face. Without a doubt, Revell’s training in LA, NYC, and London prove her to be an asset for all her industry endeavors which include directing and writing. Amazingly she has been at work since seven years old, and now you can see Revell starring in her short film “Goodnight”, an emotional and gritty film about ending a relationship. Other than “Goodnight”, you can see Revell in “All American: Homecoming” and “The Deadly Debutante”. With so much under Revell’s belt, you are sure to love her. We urge you to get to know Revell through our interview! If you would like to learn more about Revell’s short film, her work at the New York Public Library, and the overall fabulous human being she is, please continue reading!

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 43SAMANTHA COLÓNacting, actress, be the change, volunteer, nyc, london, los angeles, film festival, film industry, short films, directors, director, producer, writers, woman, women, hope, covid, reading, covid-19Comment
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
The Talented & Fabulous Tamela D’Amico
The Talented & Fabulous Tamela D’Amico

Tamela D’Amico is an established actress and singer, residing in Los Angeles. She is best known for her role on Disney’s “Best Friends Whenever” and Amazon’s “Englishman in L.A.”, for which she was awarded “Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Web Series” by LA WEB FEST. Tamela is also a recording artist and her music has been heard on more than 140 national radio and cable outlets. She sings the theme song “Love and the Gun” in both English and Italian for the film, Rob the Mob. In Tamela’s latest film, One Little Finger, Tamela plays Raina, an American Neurologist researching music therapy in India. The Indian-American film is an inspirational story on music therapy and purpose is to educate people about the abilities of those with disabilities. All of the money earned is going straight into the One Little Finger Foundation. At the moment, Tamela is working on a new antiviral film project that includes short films threaded together from all over the world about the pandemic experience. Please read our full interview with Tamela D’Amico below.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 30Jejune Contributoractress, entertainment, music industry, music, film, film industry, los angeles, jejune magazine, actor, india, india-american, films, short films, covid, covid-19, travel, spirit, disability, disability rightsComment
The Vanished - Supporting Disabled Artists in Film and Media - by Lauren Humm Fakete
The Vanished - Supporting Disabled Artists in Film and Media - by Lauren Humm Fakete

Rachel Handler is an actress and director from Jersey City, NJ, who just so happens to be missing a leg. That turn of events has shaped what roles she can now get, but she doesn’t feel like it should limit her. Check out her latest short film she directed and starred in for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge here, and learn more about this amazing woman!

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Art, Reviewed, zIssue 9Jejune ContributorFilm, film festival, films, disability, disability rights, Art, short films, actressComment