Slated: Women Filmmakers

When a health crisis knocked her off her feet, Tracee Beebe didn't just recover, she reinvented herself, pivoting from horse trainer to writer and building a whole new life one page at a time. In this episode, Tracee opens up about her illness, how writing became her lifeline, and how sharing that journey online connected her to a community of fellow writers she never expected to find. We also dig...

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 s...

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 jou...

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. ...

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.moonshotinitiat...

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...

In this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers, Roe Moore describes how she parlayed her work as a script supervisor into the directing world.  Her love of comedy has opened doors for her in live and live-to-tape television. Now she's getting into directing sports!   She shares excellent tips about how to stay top of mind with producers who hire you.  Roe explains how she built up a network that cons...

Screenwriter, producer, and author Toyi Elizabeth joins the podcast to share her 10 year journey "breaking in" to the studio system and Writers Guild. She won a competition on the Black List for Emerging Voices and landed a development deal with the Hallmark Channel.   She shares her advice and recommendations for aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers.  Don't miss this episode for a boost of inspi...

Editor and Director Demetrea Dewald keeps it real on this episode of Slated: Women Filmmakers!  Don't miss her great advice on how to NOT ask for help, keep persistent with networking, and how to hedge your career and pivot to keep telling stories if you need to make a living.  Don't miss this excellent episode and Demetrea's infectious passion about telling stories that evaluate the human experie...

Jan Kimbrough, co-founder of The Women's List, joins the podcast to discuss the need to promote more women writers and get women's scripts made into films.  The Women's List is not a competition, but rather a treasure hunt!  Submissions open in a week on February 13th, Galentine's Day!   www.thewomen'slist.org

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 ca...

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 c...

Slated is a new podcast/vlog about how women in film actually break in, get paid, and stay working — told by the women who’ve done it. With candid conversations, unfiltered truths, and a spirit of sisterhood, the show turns industry walls into open doors, creating reel opportunities and real connections.  Subscribe today to join us as we launch a new era in storytelling.    Slated: Women Filmmaker...

Slated: Women Filmmakers is where women in film share the real stories behind breaking in,  getting hired, and building lasting careers. With candid conversations, unfiltered truths, and a spirit of sisterhood, the show turns industry walls into open doors, creating reel opportunities and real connections.