In this episode Kel sits down with Debbie Vu - filmmaker and founder of IronWorx Media. She creates documentary and narrative films for non profits and mission based small businesses, and has a mission to inspire and educate young, diverse filmmakers through her internship program.
Show Notes
Welcome to another episode of "She's in Focus", a podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering #femalefilmmakers and video creators from all walks of life and on every step of their creative journey.
In this episode Kel sits down with Debbie Vu - filmmaker and founder of IronWorx Media. She creates documentary and narrative films for non profits and mission based small businesses, and has a mission to inspire and educate young, diverse filmmakers through her internship program.
In this episode they discuss:
- Debbie's origin story (writing, directing, acting, journalism, documentary filmmaking)
- Navigating and managing mental illness
- The formation of IronWorx Media
- Knowing your worth and pricing your work
- The balance between making money as a business and working with small budgets
- The mission behind IronWorx Media
- Producing documentary films and scripted content
- Empowering through internship/mentorship program
- Giving opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Characteristics of a good candidate for IronWorx Media's internship program
- The biggest struggle Debbie faces working with clients in the non profit sector
- How to make an interview subject feel comfortable being vulnerable
- Debbie's biggest advice for beginner filmmakers
- Where you can find Debbie Vu & IronWorx Media
- Debbie's upcoming projects
- How you can support Debbie as a filmmaker
CONNECT w/ DEBBIE
✩ instagram: @ironworxmedianc
✩ website: https://www.ironworxmedia.com/
CONNECT w/ KEL
✩ instagram: @therealkelgrant
✩ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelgrantnj
✩ business/collaboration/sponsorship inquiries: kelgrantt@gmail.com
If you or someone you know is a #femalefilmmaker and would like to be a featured guest on the podcast, send an email to the address above :)
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What is She's in Focus?
"She's in Focus" is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering female filmmakers and video creators from all walks of life and on every step of their creative journey.