Next up on Slated: Women Filmmakers, Giovannie Espiritu shares her origin story, and how she became a star actor, producer, director, and acting coach. She shares the ups and downs of her journey, from escaping a cult to becoming an award winning filmmaker and acting coach!

Her personal story is a perfect example of why representation matters to show people of different backgrounds that "you can do that too!" Get inspired and learn incredible insider advice and tips from Giovannie in this can't miss episode!

Follow Giovannie at herhunger.com; https://giovannieespiritu.com/
Insta: @giospirit2
youtube.com/giovannieespiritu

She also plugged her favorite casting company:
https://www.mormanbolingcasting.com/

Don't miss this fantastic discussion with director, writer, and producer Monique Impagliazzo on the very first episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers!

Monique has over 15 years of experience across film, television, documentaries and music videos.

Her award-winning comedy Turkey's Done stars Cheri Oteri and can be streamed on Movies Plus

https://www.mymoviesplus.com/turkey-s-done

Monique has also collaborated with Barbra Streisand on major projects at Barwood Films. Most recently, she directed two music videos, "Which Way to Go", and the "Look of Love/ The Island" and is developing multiple projects, including her feature Back to December, which was awarded a hundred thousand dollar Big Sky Grant.

She's also preparing to direct Pinkie Swear, a bold short about confronting your younger self and reclaiming courage.

Monique provides several referrals/suggestions in this episode:

She Angeles Foundation: https://sheangelsfoundation.org/
Liz Svatek's Warrior Women Community: https://www.lizsvatek.com/
Business Oracle Community: https://nawbo.org/leadership/dr-theresa-ashby
From the Heart Productions: Carole Dean's fiscal sponsor nonprofit - https://fromtheheartproductions.com/

Monique's IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1428723

Pinkie Swear crowdfunding link: https://manifestingproductions.allyrafundraising.com/

Turkey’s Done Trailer:

https://youtu.be/BisMpA3g0Pk

Follow Monique on social media @moniqueimpagliazzo and https://www.manifestingproductions.com/

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spirit of sisterhood, the show turns industry walls into open doors, creating reel opportunities and

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