“You have to stop waiting for that person to pick you up and tell you’re special. you need to do it yourself and believe that you’re special and get the thing done.”
— JESSICA MATAT
Jessica Matat is an Egyptian-American freelance producer who got her Bachelor's degree in film and television at Boston University. She also studied filmmaking and fashion photography at New York Film Academy.
Outside of school, Jessica has worked for various productions and studied in many major cities including Miami, Boston, New York, London, and Los Angeles.
With a passionate drive for telling international stories, Jessica's eye for relatable and out-of-the-box content is reflected in her resilient work ethic. She strives to assist each company she works for in pushing the envelope towards diverse storytelling.
Connect with Jessica:
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Show Notes:
(00:05:13) Who is Jessica Matat?
(00:06:14) What is a producer?
(00:08:58) What is the dynamic of the partnership?
(00:10:33) Building Trust
(00:12:23) Cancel Culture
(00:18:16) Stepping outside of your comfort zone
(00:21:45) Getting past mental roadblocks
(00:24:50) The children of Immigrants
(00:28:38) Where did the passion for storytelling or film come from?
(00:32:00) Doing the work
(00:39:25) The power of consistency
(00:44:22) Uyghur Muslims in China
(00:52:50) What this situation reminds Jessica of?
(01:00:31) Being respectful of different beliefs
(01:03:35) Closing thoughts
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