In this episode, host Tara Jabbari sits with writer and director Molly McGlynn to talk about her new film, “Fitting In.” The comedic coming-of-age drama, starring Maddie Ziegler and Emily Hampshire, is a semi-autobiographical story about Molly’s journey with MRKH Syndrome. Molly shares the challenges but also the support she had while sharing such a personal story on a reproductive condition. They also talk about the responses the film has gotten since its release, the importance of representation, plus what it’s like to direct your own material versus being a guest director on established television shows.

For the latest on “Fitting In” and Molly McGlynn, find her on Instagram @mollymarymcglynn

Watch the trailer for “Fitting In”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19SYGGGLcO4 And you can find the film for rent or purchase on various streamers.

The Oxbelly Retreat that Molly mentions:
https://www.oxbelly.com/

The other podcast episode that Tara mentions:
Glamorous Trash Talk: The Barbie Movie and How We Tell Female Stories (with Liza Treyger and Molly McGlynn) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4X6FlKrwSdA4ijbYzMMcj7?si=XVgBRwh_QaOeWtnboEDIFw

Molly’s website: https://www.mollymarymcglynn.com/

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More stories get written than make it to screen, so what becomes of these lost narratives? In this episode, host Candice Bloch sits down with producer James Walker to dive into a project he and his company, Velocity Studios have embarked upon to revive some of these scripts in an exciting new way. You’ll learn how they produce immersive experiences that envelop a listener in a rich audio-only world. Hear about the benefits and challenges faced when adapting a story intended for screen into a medium that requires its audience to flex their imaginations in a different way. In this interview, they focus on the first project put out in this “Greatest Scripts Never Made” series, a cyberpunk noir called The Metal Detective. You’ll even get a taste of The Metal Detective during this exploration of audio dramas and what they could mean for projects that deserve to be shared with the world.

You can learn more about James, Velocity Studios, their Greatest Scripts series, and The Metal Detective, at: https://www.velocity-studios.com/

The Metal Detective is also available wherever you find your podcasts.

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Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the mediaandmonuments.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!

We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast/Communications Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with WIFV’s 2024 Women of Vision honoree E. Samantha Cheng about her long resume in the media world. She is a writer, director, and producer that has worked in New York City and London before making the DMV home. Her passion and support of the Asian American community has formed the foundation of her work which includes Norman Mineta, the Boy from San Jose, and Honor and Duty: The Mississippi Delta Chinese, which ran nationally on PBS. During this episode, Cheng shares details about her latest project, Dora Fugh Lee: A Life in Art, which ran on WETA, during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, May 2024.

To learn more about E. Samanatha and her educational documentaries, visit www.heritageseries.us

To learn more about WIFV’s long-running Women of Vision Awards, visit: www.wifv.org/women-of-vision-awards/

And to learn more about Gals ‘N’ Gear, check out: https://www.galsngear.tv/

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Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the mediaandmonuments.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!

We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast/Communications Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!