In this episode Kel chats down with Makayla Wheeler - a #femalefilmmaker based in Melbourne Florida. Makayla started her creative pursuits at the age of 13, and ten years later owns and operates her own production company - MGW Productions - creating a variety of films and spearheading her own documentaries and short films. Her work exemplifies the art formed when filmmaking, adventure and purpose intersect.
Show Notes
In this episode Kel chats down with Makayla Wheeler - a #femalefilmmaker based in Melbourne Florida. Makayla started her creative pursuits at the age of 13, and ten years later owns and operates her own production company -MGW Productions - creating a variety of films and spearheading her own documentaries and short films. Her work exemplifies the art formed when filmmaking, adventure and purpose intersect.
In this episode they discuss:
- Makayla's inspiration and start in filmmaking at a young age
- Developing confidence as a young filmmaker and business owner
- Defining Makayla's filmmaking style + mission of MGW Productions
- Makayla's creative process
- Documentary filmmaking & storytelling
- Evolution & mission of MGW Productions
- Makayla's upcoming projects
- Finding purpose through your work
- Balance of passion projects and work
- How you can support Makayla as a filmmaker
- Other #femalefilmmakers to look out for
CONNECT w/ MAKAYLA
✩ instagram: @mgwpro
✩ website: https://www.mgwpro.com/
CONNECT w/ KEL
✩ instagram: @therealkelgrant
✩ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelgrantnj
✩ business/collaboration/sponsorship inquiries: kelgrantt@gmail.com
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