Why every actress should write a short film

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02/05/24 • 24 min

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Film Broads, See? In this episode you'll learn why every actress should write a short film.

You'll also learn about Mary Pickford, one of the most powerful and pioneering women in her era of the entertainment industry, who's legacy is still around today. She's also the first half of the inspiration for my company name: Pickford West Society.

We can't talk about an actress making her own content without bringing up Phoebe Waller-Bridge and her journey from frustrated actress to wildly successful creator.

If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/

or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Film Broads, See? In this episode you'll learn why every actress should write a short film.

We can't talk about an actress making her own content without bringing up Phoebe Waller-Bridge and her journey from frustrated actress to wildly successful creator.

If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/

or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/

Previous Episode

Welcome To Film Broads, See?

If you know you want to make a film you’re proud of, but you don’t know how to get started, you’re in the right place.

In this podcast we’ll cover

Pioneering women in film from the Golden Age of Hollywood to today
How you can write, produce and star in your own projects
And what to do with your film once it’s done

I’m Emily Grace and I empower women, especially actresses, to take their success into their own hands by learning how to write and produce their own work. I’m a Sundance award-winning actress, a writer, producer and founder of the Pickford West Society. I’ve helped hundreds of people write a short film that they love and can take on the film festival circuit.

If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/

or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/

Next Episode

So you wanna make a film, see?

Let's get some clarity today on WHY you want to make this film. This is essential to fuel you through the rough patches - because like it or not, obstacles are part of the process. And it helps you stay focused on what matters - the impact this story will have on your audience.

I also get pretty vulnerable about my own "why" and what inspired me to write my latest short film PIGEON.

I'll also introduce you to Mae West, the second inspiration for my company name: Pickford West Society. She was a bold, bawdy, sexually empowered woman who disrupted the status quo in the entertainment industry. She wrote, produced and starred in her own projects, was an advocate for gay rights, and stood confidently in her own worth.

If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/

or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/