The Interview Q&A

Where are you primarily based out of?

New York City

What role do you typically play on set?

Director Head Producer Screenwriter

How long have you been working in the film industry? Where did you get your start?

53 years. I started my journey in California.

What are some of the biggest challenges you've encountered and how have you overcome them?

Being discriminated and overlooked as a Woman and A Lesbian

Who is your biggest inspiration? What have they taught you?

The Women who have gone before Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand

What does it mean to you to be an inspiration/mentor to someone else?

To share with another woman what I have learned and been given from others. To support and encourage and have detailed conversations brainstorming ideas and visions.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

God.

If you had one message to share with the world, what would it be?

Trust yourself - give yourself permission to create whatever you want dont let anyone stop you - help others - do work that makes a difference in people's lives and the world

What’s are some of the biggest things you’ve accomplished in your career so far?

Not Giving Up.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now? (No dream is too big!)

Working on multiple projects in collaboration, accomplishing my goals winning awards.

If you had one piece of advice for a woman who wants to get started in the film industry what it would be?

Do it! Say Yes!

What does being a part of The Women in Film Project mean to you?

Working with and learning from others.