Slated: Women Filmmakers

Ep9: Emily Lerer - Director, Post-Production Supervisor

Director Emily Lerer (GREY'S ANATOMY, SHAMELESS, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN) joins us to talk about her path into scripted TV directing after cutting her teeth in off-Broadway theater and story-producing reality television. Emily shares why staying connected — and genuinely staying in touch — with her network has been the single biggest driver of getting hired, and digs into how AI is starting to creep into the post-production workflow. Follow Emily @emilyjlerer on all socials! Check out her website: https://www.emilyjlerer.com [https://www.emilyjlerer.com/] Here's her IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6606210/ [https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm6606210/?ref_=tt_fm_name]

Ep8: Meosha Bean - Cinematographer, Director, Editor

Meosha Bean is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and cinematographer, founder of MVB Films Productions, and host of the podcast Creator to Creators with Meosha Bean. Her work — including the acclaimed audio series Church Hurt — has always been rooted in authentic storytelling and amplifying diverse voices.  In this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers, she turns that same honesty on her own journey. Meosha opens up about navigating sexual harassment while climbing the ranks of the film industry, and the heartbreak of watching hard-won opportunities fall through. Her resilience is nothing short of inspiring — and her energy is absolutely infectious. Fair warning: you will fall in love with her like we did!   Here is her Creator to Creators podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ-R9h2a6fsDaVh3tvwhc7U4nPCFzFSJJ Meosha's Church Hurt series:  https://books.apple.com/ca/audiobook/church-hurt-meosha-bean/id1822568120 Watch the trailer of her documentary 'Too Close to Home' coming out later this year: https://youtu.be/ujhFU4RgjlI Follow Meosha Bean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meoshabeanofficial/ Meosha's IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3345660/ Her main website: https://meoshabeanofficial.blogspot.com/

Ep7: Jennifer Marie AKA J. Marie - Comedian, Actor, Producer

Are you ready for some fun, energetic inspriration?  J. Marie shares her comedy chops and bubbly personality with us on this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers!  Jennifer shares her origin stories, like how she got her first break and then became a stand up comic.  She also gets raw and honest about her own struggles in life and why the trauma drives her ambition and comedy to honor her family.  And packed into this fun and vulnerable episode are lots of tips and advice for inspiring actors, comics and filmmakers!   Subscribe and join the party!

Bonus! Moonshot Initiative's - Katrina Medoff

Katrina Medoff, co-executive director and co-founder of The Moonshot Initiative, joins us to discuss the exciting Moonshot Pilot Accelerator program which is now accepting applications through May 27th! Learn all about how the Moonshot Pilot Accelerator works, how to enter, and all about the other educational resources that Moonshot has for writers. Check it all out at: https://www.moonshotinitiative.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnl4VERFalpITExYMW5wWUszSUhIdTFPLXdtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tubEJkNjBaOXVBWlI5cTJOMXE2a04wTjVuZVRjblloT0N4U2ZJbV9ZRThieHB3dnRkcGtSWlVUQTk4UnEwbjczQkgzUHN6RUstOS0waXZTcDNlZWVrT1pqeUpvYjhnX3g1MU9TSl84V2laaHRWeGtGSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.moonshotinitiative.org%2F&v=QDVQ9vuY-ME]   If you decide to enter, use code SLATED10 for 10% off your entry fee!   And follow their Instagram for all the information!  @moonshotinitiative

Ep6: Melanie Toast - Screenwriter, Producer

Screenwriter extraordinaire Melanie Toast shares her journey and advice on Slated: Women Filmmakers.  She got her big break on The Black List and has been working steadily in the industry since then.  Learn how building a screenwriting career is like trying to melt a block of ice in a walk in freezer!  Melanie shares how she overcame doubt and ADHD to manager her time, pushing through to flow and cementing her career, all while being a busy single mom!  Don't let the dream killer voices get you down.  Get inspired by Melanie's story on this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers!  Here's Melanie's "Shut-In" script:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sWARsat2opKXraSlHnHcy6qid9sXO1LX/view?usp=drive_link [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sWARsat2opKXraSlHnHcy6qid9sXO1LX/view?usp=drive_link] The Black List: https://blcklst.com/ Follow Melanie Toast:  Insta & Threads:  @toastmelanie     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-toast-417781162/           IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10343741/