In the midst of the events of the last week, I was featured in Forbes. ⭐️ “As a filmmaker, writer, actor, and creative wearing many hats, navigating the gig economy means building multiple streams of income. Passive income sources like residuals and backend points are essential, providing a financial cushion that sustains and fuels my creativity between active projects,” offers Giovannie Espiritu, Telly-winning Director and Writer. … of course I didn’t say that my residual checks are sometimes less than the postage used to send ‘em 🤓. It feels a little surreal. As a single mom with a kiddo in college and a gig-worker navigating the unpredictable landscape of creative work, it feels both ironic and aspirational. I have to admit, I struggle a bit with the assumptions that come with this kind of recognition although I know that accolades and press increase trust with the decision makers and gate keepers. Because of my work, I’ve been fortunate to find myself in spaces of privilege, even though I constantly feel like an outsider/imposter. I’m still Tondo-born and Bay-Area bred. My journey in the biz has been marked by fighting for a seat and creating space at the table, especially when it comes to stories that investors don’t believe will yield a return. This is despite a McKinsey report showing that not championing POC stories is leaving $30 billion on the table. Filipinos, the third largest Asian American demographic in America, are part of this untapped potential. Thank you to everyone who supports my work and believes in the importance of diverse voices in the arts. We can and need to keep pushing the needle forward. TY to Senior Forbes Writer and fellow introvert @goldiecylon 💚✅🪲 #forbes #filipino #filmmaker #filipina #producer #director #culturebearer #power #featuredinforbes
Epic work week in La La land with my first event as an @televisionacad Active Member, the @producersguild conference and ending the week with the charming movie Quiz Lady at the DGA. Proud of my introvert progress: said many awkward hellos to new friends and had a lot of great life conversations with old friends. The initial small talk isn’t as daunting anymore… but I do have trouble with the entry points, so I’m very thankful for those that initiated the convo. 🙇🏻♀️ (I welcome any and all advice about people-ing. Or book recommendations!) Trying to look at the world like @chucklorreproductions and embody the humor with heart. 💖 💖💖💖 #fysee Pro-Tip learned from Yasmine: find out where the catering comes out from and stand by those doors… you’ll be able to get food before it’s gone. (Helpful when you are short like me). Shout out to the grilled cheese and French onion soup bites. #lalaland #director #producer #writer #peopleing
Epic work week in La La land with my first event as an @televisionacad Active Member, the @producersguild conference and ending the week with the charming movie Quiz Lady at the DGA. Proud of my introvert progress: said many awkward hellos to new friends and had a lot of great life conversations with old friends. The initial small talk isn’t as daunting anymore… but I do have trouble with the entry points, so I’m very thankful for those that initiated the convo. 🙇🏻♀️ (I welcome any and all advice about people-ing. Or book recommendations!) Trying to look at the world like @chucklorreproductions and embody the humor with heart. 💖 💖💖💖 #fysee Pro-Tip learned from Yasmine: find out where the catering comes out from and stand by those doors… you’ll be able to get food before it’s gone. (Helpful when you are short like me). Shout out to the grilled cheese and French onion soup bites. #lalaland #director #producer #writer #peopleing
Epic work week in La La land with my first event as an @televisionacad Active Member, the @producersguild conference and ending the week with the charming movie Quiz Lady at the DGA. Proud of my introvert progress: said many awkward hellos to new friends and had a lot of great life conversations with old friends. The initial small talk isn’t as daunting anymore… but I do have trouble with the entry points, so I’m very thankful for those that initiated the convo. 🙇🏻♀️ (I welcome any and all advice about people-ing. Or book recommendations!) Trying to look at the world like @chucklorreproductions and embody the humor with heart. 💖 💖💖💖 #fysee Pro-Tip learned from Yasmine: find out where the catering comes out from and stand by those doors… you’ll be able to get food before it’s gone. (Helpful when you are short like me). Shout out to the grilled cheese and French onion soup bites. #lalaland #director #producer #writer #peopleing
Epic work week in La La land with my first event as an @televisionacad Active Member, the @producersguild conference and ending the week with the charming movie Quiz Lady at the DGA. Proud of my introvert progress: said many awkward hellos to new friends and had a lot of great life conversations with old friends. The initial small talk isn’t as daunting anymore… but I do have trouble with the entry points, so I’m very thankful for those that initiated the convo. 🙇🏻♀️ (I welcome any and all advice about people-ing. Or book recommendations!) Trying to look at the world like @chucklorreproductions and embody the humor with heart. 💖 💖💖💖 #fysee Pro-Tip learned from Yasmine: find out where the catering comes out from and stand by those doors… you’ll be able to get food before it’s gone. (Helpful when you are short like me). Shout out to the grilled cheese and French onion soup bites. #lalaland #director #producer #writer #peopleing
Epic work week in La La land with my first event as an @televisionacad Active Member, the @producersguild conference and ending the week with the charming movie Quiz Lady at the DGA. Proud of my introvert progress: said many awkward hellos to new friends and had a lot of great life conversations with old friends. The initial small talk isn’t as daunting anymore… but I do have trouble with the entry points, so I’m very thankful for those that initiated the convo. 🙇🏻♀️ (I welcome any and all advice about people-ing. Or book recommendations!) Trying to look at the world like @chucklorreproductions and embody the humor with heart. 💖 💖💖💖 #fysee Pro-Tip learned from Yasmine: find out where the catering comes out from and stand by those doors… you’ll be able to get food before it’s gone. (Helpful when you are short like me). Shout out to the grilled cheese and French onion soup bites. #lalaland #director #producer #writer #peopleing
Day One of the Feminist Border Arts Film Fest Done! So honored to be a part of these wonderfully curated blocks of films. Speaking tomorrow about Filmmaking and Activism. I couldn’t say no to a fest with free food for the community in a university setting — especially since their artwork includes UFOs and cats spitting rainbows. 🎥✨ #FeministBorderArts #FilmmakingAndActivism #CommunityEvents #FilmFestFun #UFOArt #RainbowCats #lascruces #feminist #ultrafeminist
Day One of the Feminist Border Arts Film Fest Done! So honored to be a part of these wonderfully curated blocks of films. Speaking tomorrow about Filmmaking and Activism. I couldn’t say no to a fest with free food for the community in a university setting — especially since their artwork includes UFOs and cats spitting rainbows. 🎥✨ #FeministBorderArts #FilmmakingAndActivism #CommunityEvents #FilmFestFun #UFOArt #RainbowCats #lascruces #feminist #ultrafeminist
Day One of the Feminist Border Arts Film Fest Done! So honored to be a part of these wonderfully curated blocks of films. Speaking tomorrow about Filmmaking and Activism. I couldn’t say no to a fest with free food for the community in a university setting — especially since their artwork includes UFOs and cats spitting rainbows. 🎥✨ #FeministBorderArts #FilmmakingAndActivism #CommunityEvents #FilmFestFun #UFOArt #RainbowCats #lascruces #feminist #ultrafeminist
Day One of the Feminist Border Arts Film Fest Done! So honored to be a part of these wonderfully curated blocks of films. Speaking tomorrow about Filmmaking and Activism. I couldn’t say no to a fest with free food for the community in a university setting — especially since their artwork includes UFOs and cats spitting rainbows. 🎥✨ #FeministBorderArts #FilmmakingAndActivism #CommunityEvents #FilmFestFun #UFOArt #RainbowCats #lascruces #feminist #ultrafeminist
Day One of the Feminist Border Arts Film Fest Done! So honored to be a part of these wonderfully curated blocks of films. Speaking tomorrow about Filmmaking and Activism. I couldn’t say no to a fest with free food for the community in a university setting — especially since their artwork includes UFOs and cats spitting rainbows. 🎥✨ #FeministBorderArts #FilmmakingAndActivism #CommunityEvents #FilmFestFun #UFOArt #RainbowCats #lascruces #feminist #ultrafeminist
Day One of the Feminist Border Arts Film Fest Done! So honored to be a part of these wonderfully curated blocks of films. Speaking tomorrow about Filmmaking and Activism. I couldn’t say no to a fest with free food for the community in a university setting — especially since their artwork includes UFOs and cats spitting rainbows. 🎥✨ #FeministBorderArts #FilmmakingAndActivism #CommunityEvents #FilmFestFun #UFOArt #RainbowCats #lascruces #feminist #ultrafeminist
Day One of the Feminist Border Arts Film Fest Done! So honored to be a part of these wonderfully curated blocks of films. Speaking tomorrow about Filmmaking and Activism. I couldn’t say no to a fest with free food for the community in a university setting — especially since their artwork includes UFOs and cats spitting rainbows. 🎥✨ #FeministBorderArts #FilmmakingAndActivism #CommunityEvents #FilmFestFun #UFOArt #RainbowCats #lascruces #feminist #ultrafeminist
Day One of the Feminist Border Arts Film Fest Done! So honored to be a part of these wonderfully curated blocks of films. Speaking tomorrow about Filmmaking and Activism. I couldn’t say no to a fest with free food for the community in a university setting — especially since their artwork includes UFOs and cats spitting rainbows. 🎥✨ #FeministBorderArts #FilmmakingAndActivism #CommunityEvents #FilmFestFun #UFOArt #RainbowCats #lascruces #feminist #ultrafeminist
Day 2 of the Feminist Border Arts Film & Zine Fest done! Kudos to all the filmmakers and to Dr. Laura & Dr. Cat and #nmsu who put it all together. There is something quite magical about #lascrucesnm ✝️🛸😼
Day 2 done! Had a wonderful time at the Feminist Border Film Festival at the New Mexico State University with a second screening of my film Legacy and was honored to speak on a panel about Media Making and Activism. Being part of an academic film festival allows me to ease my imposter syndrome a wee bit. I also enjoyed a thought-provoking presentation on the archetypes of the Acid Western and picked up some great stickers and zines. This weekend was a reminder that no art is neutral. It either upholds or changes the status quo. #LegacyFilm #MediaMaking #Activism #NMSU #AcidWestern #FilmFest #CreativeCommunity
Day 2 done! Had a wonderful time at the Feminist Border Film Festival at the New Mexico State University with a second screening of my film Legacy and was honored to speak on a panel about Media Making and Activism. Being part of an academic film festival allows me to ease my imposter syndrome a wee bit. I also enjoyed a thought-provoking presentation on the archetypes of the Acid Western and picked up some great stickers and zines. This weekend was a reminder that no art is neutral. It either upholds or changes the status quo. #LegacyFilm #MediaMaking #Activism #NMSU #AcidWestern #FilmFest #CreativeCommunity
Day 2 done! Had a wonderful time at the Feminist Border Film Festival at the New Mexico State University with a second screening of my film Legacy and was honored to speak on a panel about Media Making and Activism. Being part of an academic film festival allows me to ease my imposter syndrome a wee bit. I also enjoyed a thought-provoking presentation on the archetypes of the Acid Western and picked up some great stickers and zines. This weekend was a reminder that no art is neutral. It either upholds or changes the status quo. #LegacyFilm #MediaMaking #Activism #NMSU #AcidWestern #FilmFest #CreativeCommunity
Day 2 done! Had a wonderful time at the Feminist Border Film Festival at the New Mexico State University with a second screening of my film Legacy and was honored to speak on a panel about Media Making and Activism. Being part of an academic film festival allows me to ease my imposter syndrome a wee bit. I also enjoyed a thought-provoking presentation on the archetypes of the Acid Western and picked up some great stickers and zines. This weekend was a reminder that no art is neutral. It either upholds or changes the status quo. #LegacyFilm #MediaMaking #Activism #NMSU #AcidWestern #FilmFest #CreativeCommunity
Day 2 done! Had a wonderful time at the Feminist Border Film Festival at the New Mexico State University with a second screening of my film Legacy and was honored to speak on a panel about Media Making and Activism. Being part of an academic film festival allows me to ease my imposter syndrome a wee bit. I also enjoyed a thought-provoking presentation on the archetypes of the Acid Western and picked up some great stickers and zines. This weekend was a reminder that no art is neutral. It either upholds or changes the status quo. #LegacyFilm #MediaMaking #Activism #NMSU #AcidWestern #FilmFest #CreativeCommunity
Day 2 done! Had a wonderful time at the Feminist Border Film Festival at the New Mexico State University with a second screening of my film Legacy and was honored to speak on a panel about Media Making and Activism. Being part of an academic film festival allows me to ease my imposter syndrome a wee bit. I also enjoyed a thought-provoking presentation on the archetypes of the Acid Western and picked up some great stickers and zines. This weekend was a reminder that no art is neutral. It either upholds or changes the status quo. #LegacyFilm #MediaMaking #Activism #NMSU #AcidWestern #FilmFest #CreativeCommunity
Day 2 done! Had a wonderful time at the Feminist Border Film Festival at the New Mexico State University with a second screening of my film Legacy and was honored to speak on a panel about Media Making and Activism. Being part of an academic film festival allows me to ease my imposter syndrome a wee bit. I also enjoyed a thought-provoking presentation on the archetypes of the Acid Western and picked up some great stickers and zines. This weekend was a reminder that no art is neutral. It either upholds or changes the status quo. #LegacyFilm #MediaMaking #Activism #NMSU #AcidWestern #FilmFest #CreativeCommunity
Day 2 done! Had a wonderful time at the Feminist Border Film Festival at the New Mexico State University with a second screening of my film Legacy and was honored to speak on a panel about Media Making and Activism. Being part of an academic film festival allows me to ease my imposter syndrome a wee bit. I also enjoyed a thought-provoking presentation on the archetypes of the Acid Western and picked up some great stickers and zines. This weekend was a reminder that no art is neutral. It either upholds or changes the status quo. #LegacyFilm #MediaMaking #Activism #NMSU #AcidWestern #FilmFest #CreativeCommunity
Day 2 done! Had a wonderful time at the Feminist Border Film Festival at the New Mexico State University with a second screening of my film Legacy and was honored to speak on a panel about Media Making and Activism. Being part of an academic film festival allows me to ease my imposter syndrome a wee bit. I also enjoyed a thought-provoking presentation on the archetypes of the Acid Western and picked up some great stickers and zines. This weekend was a reminder that no art is neutral. It either upholds or changes the status quo. #LegacyFilm #MediaMaking #Activism #NMSU #AcidWestern #FilmFest #CreativeCommunity
