Ep 03: Documentary Filmmaking and the Passion for Storytelling featuring Makayla Wheeler

She's in Focus

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
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✩ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelgrantnj
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If you or someone you know is a female filmmaker and would like to be a featured guest on the podcast, send an email to the address above :)

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