In this episode (the first of 2024) New to the Table is back with LAUREN WELLS (she/her), a television writer who most recently wrote on the Emmy-nominated What We Do in the Shadows. Lauren has worked in support staff roles on shows such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Happy!, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, and Angelyne, and more. She's mentored writers at institutions such as Sundance, Writing Pad, AFI, and USC. She loves helping new writers break in, so listen in as she breaks down her career journey & the important lessons she's learned from working her way up in Hollywood. Learn more about Lauren here: her website her socials her IMDb Learn more about SheSources here: www.shesources.co follow us on instagram here

Nina Ameri (she/her) is an entertainment attorney & entrpreneur with almost 20 years of experience when it comes to protecting creators in the entertainment industry. If you’re considering pursuing entertainment law, listen to this episode first! If you’re one of the creators of the entertainment industry and are curious on how a lawyer might fit into your career right now, this episode is for you, too! Thank you Nina for sharing your story and advice with us at New To The Table, and thank you to Andrea Chen for guest hosting! Learn more about Nina at her website, here. Visit Nina's socials below: Instagram YouTube Facebook LinkedIn

Jeane Phan Wong (she/her) is a television & film writer, and the co-chair of the WGA's Women's Committee. She's got life hacks, tips, and sage advice on how to break into the industry as a writer (and honestly, no matter what role you're trying to snag in the entertainment industry, Jeane's energy is what you need today). We also talk writing & wellness, which happens to be the title of her substack, which you should follow along with here. Thanks to Jeane Phan Wong for your time and energy with us on New To The Table! Learn more about Jeane here on her socials: Jeane Phan Wong s/h (@jeanedevivre) / XX · jeanedevivre4.6K+ followers Jeane Phan Wong (@jeanedevivre)Instagram · jeanedevivre1.1K+ followers

Welcome to another episode of New To The Table. Hosted again by Emma Woodfield-Stern (she/her), pumped to have SUJATA DAY (she/her) on the podcast! Sujata Day is an actor and filmmaker whose energy and advice radiates a joyful and assured confidence about her career and sense of self. She recently wrote, directed, produced, and starred in Definition, Please- receiving a NAACP Image Award Nomination for Best Director. The film was acquired by Ava DuVernay's ARRAY and is available to watch on Netflix. You might also recognize Sujata from her role as CeCe in Issa Rae's webseries, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, and then as Sarah in Issa Rae's Insecure on HBO. She also directed This is My Story, a series narrated by LeVar Burton. To learn more about Sujata Day and what's coming up next for her, visit her website here.

Welcome to another episode of New To The Table, a podcast produced by SheSources. On this episode, Emma chats with Ashley-Lauren Elrod (she/her), a triple-threat performer & the executive producer and founder of Visionary Woman Productions, a female led production company that is cultivating community, elevating culture, and "bringing joy in a chaotic world" as Ashley-Lauren puts it. She has over 20 years of experience in the theatre, film, and TV spaces, and advice to share for those starting out on the multi-hyphenate journey (and potential entrepreneurship journey along with that). To learn more about Ashley-Lauren Elrod, visit https://www.ashleylaurenonline.com/ To learn more about Visionary Woman Productions visit https://www.visionarywomanproductions.com/ To learn more about SheSources visit https://www.shesources.co/

This episode of New To The Table, hosted by Emma Woodfield-Stern (she/her), breaks down the stages of making your own short film with producer & filmmaker coach Charlotte Atkinson (she/her). Whether you've got an idea for a short film, you have a completed script, or you've even got the completed film, Charlotte has insight to share for whatever stage you're in. While she's based in the UK, most of the topics covered in this episode apply to both US and UK based creatives. Charlotte covers the following topics & answers the questions she gets most frequently as a producer: - How does the making of a short film differ from a feature film? - What roles are necessary on a short film set? - How can writers make their short film pitch more attractive to producers? - Mindsets to have when fundraising for your project & ⁠The Complete Guide to Short Film Funding⁠, from Charlotte's company Our Daughter Productions. - Festival and distribution strategy. Learn more about Charlotte at the links below: https://charlotteproduces.com/ https://www.ourdaughterproductions.com/ Learn more about SheSources at the link below: https://www.shesources.co/

Lauren Gunderson (she/her) is a playwright -- the most produced playwright in America in 2023, to be exact. She also topped the list in 2017 & 2019 (published by American Theatre Magazine). Lauren & Emma talk about her journey into writing, the pros and cons of grad school for writers, the importance of putting your work out into the world, and the love of regional theaters. And so much more. Enjoy! To learn more about Lauren Gunderson visit www.laurengunderson.com To read this interview, it will be posted soon on www.shesources.co

Deniz Bulat (she/her) is a multi-hyphenate creative who primarily identifies as an actor but has worked in too many production roles to count on one hand.  She recently closed a one woman show in Turkey (that will likely be returning), the first feature film she worked on just screened at Tribeca Film Festival, and she’s a member of Et Alia Theater Company —  a New York City based collective that makes art for the other, by the other and is led by international women.  Deniz talks about her time at NYU Tisch finding collaborators (which is how we met!) and the power of self-producing. I have never seen Deniz wait around for permission from anyone else to get something done— whether it be creating a new work of theater or writing her own short film to put through the festival circuit. And we talk about how networking is actually horizontal, among your peers. Thank you Deniz for your time and for sharing your stories and tips with us!! You can learn more about Deniz here:  www.denizbulat.com And you can read the written version of this interview at www.shesources.co

Georgia Stitt (she/her) is a composer, lyricist, music director, educator, activist, and the Founder & President of Maestra, and we are so lucky to have her join Emma Woodfield-Stern on the third episode of New To The Table. Listen along to hear Georgia break down her journey & explain what she was prioritizing at different points in her life-- and how she forced those doors open for herself. She also shares the incredible origin story of Maestra, a non-profit organization for the women and nonbinary people making music in the musical theater industry. Plus - if you need that extra push today of inspiration or a pep talk to keep working on whatever that project is that you can't get out of your head, this episode is for you. Learn more about Georgia Stitt here. Learn more about Maestra here and the RISE Theatre here. Visit our website at www.shesources.co

On the second episode of New To The Table, we've got host Autumn Hart (any/all pronouns) from the SheSources team interviewing guest Victoria Flores (she/her) about her latest endeavor: the indie horror film CANDLEWOOD. Victoria is Candlewood's executive producer & writer, making her the first Latina to lead a horror film franchise. She’s also the co-founder of wellness and beauty brand Lux Beauty Club Botanicals after a successful career on Wall Street. Quick background about the movie - Candlewood is inspired by true events that occured in New Milford, Connecticut. It follows a fictional family who moves out of New York city to what they think will be their safe haven upgrade, only to unravel after a New Milford urban legend is revealed to them. They’ve filmed it and wrapped, and are waiting for a release date. Watch the trailer here! learn more about us at www.shesources.co