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ThriveEp 13: Yvonne McCormack - Lyons on creating WIFFTV to empower women’s visions and voicesWelcome back to the wild heart podcast. In todays episode we are chatting with Yvonne McCormack- Lyons. In the episode Yvonne will discuss why and how she created a women’s film festival and streaming platform that’s whole mission is to get more women led films out into circulation to empower women’s visions and voices. Think you guys are really going to enjoy this story
About Yvonne:
McCormack Lyons is a persistent advocate and catalyst for empowering women and changing how women are portrayed and perceived in the media.
In 2005, Yvonne founded The Women's International Film & Arts Festival (WIFF...
2022-11-0256 min
Reel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment021: Reel Moments With Academy Award Nominee Alice ElliottAcademy Award Nominated Documentary filmmaker Alice Elliott joins WIFF-TV Founder Yvonne McCormack Lyons for a Reel Moments discussion about Alice's films which have been presented in over 100 film festivals as well as on HBO and PBS.
Recorded as a Facebook Live event, the two discussed what it is like to be nominated for an academy award in the past, and what it's like to serve as a judge on this year's selection committee.
2022-03-221h 00Reel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment020: Reel Moments With Filmmaker Jezabel MonteroThis edition of Reel Moments was originally recorded as a Facebook Live event while I was traveling.
Jezabel spoke about her journey as a young, blond, Latina actress who couldn't find work because she didn't fit the stereotypical image of a Latin female.
She chose not to give up on the industry and became a script writer and filmmaker to showcase untold stories about Latin women from all backgrounds, including Black, LGBTQ, etc.
"We shatter the window, break open the door and force your way through!" she says.
Jezebel's work can...
2021-11-2336 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment019: Reel Moments With The Creators of "Love, Boom, Bap"Join us for a wonderful and inspirational conversation with first-time filmmakers Lenyx Rose and Nwabisa Tolom.
During this Facebook Live conversation, these first-time filmmakers discussed their journey as young women filmmakers and the importance of having a strong support system. "It's important especially for artists," they say.
"As creative people we tend to want to separate - this is my work, this I my creation, and this is my life, and that is not where we create from. That is not where inspiration comes from. It comes from living our lives. What you are hoping...
2021-10-2646 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment018 Reel Moments With Director Deana WilliamsIn this Facebook Live interview Director Deana Williams discusses how she was able to follow her dream to be a filmmaker.
Her love of horror films combined with her talent for writing led to her first screenplay at the age of 12 and her first film at the age of 13.
She discussed her latest film that was inspired by her own experience of coming out as a Lesbian.
Deana is delightful, open, inspiring and downright funny.
Listen and enjoy.
2021-09-1855 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment017: Reel Moments With Grammy Nominee Bettye LavetteDuring this very special edition of Reel Moments, we talk, we laugh, and we watch six-time #Grammy Nominee Bettye Lavette perform the title song of her Grammy Nominated (Best Contemporary Blues) Album, Blackbirds, written and originally recorded by #Beatles Legend #Paul McCartney. The album mostly consisted songs by black female singers from the 50s and 60s who were inspirational to her when she started her career.
Recorded just days before the Grammy ceremonies, we chat about her nomination and also delve back into her past discussing what it was like touring as a young musician with superstars...
2021-03-1146 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment016: Reel Moments With Author & TV Producer A'Leilia BundlesIn this dynamic episode of Reel Moments, Journalist & Emmy winning Producer A'Lelia Bundles discusses the Netflix Series "Self Made," the fictionalized four-part Netflix series starring Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer that premiered on March 20, 2020 which is actually based on the book she authored of her great, great grandmother, Madame C.J. Walker, America's First Self Made Woman Millionaire.During our candid conversation, Bundles describes the differences between her book, On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker, andthe real life of her great, great grandmother and what was written and portrayed in the .. She clearly sta...
2020-09-2250 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment014- Reel Moments With A'Lelia BundlesIn this dynamic episode of Reel Moments, Journalist & Emmy winning Producer A'Lelia Bundles discusses the Netflix Series "Self Made," the fictionalized four-part Netflix series starring Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer that premiered on March 20, 2020 which is actually based on the book she authored of her great, great grandmother, Madame C.J. Walker, America's First Self Made Woman Millionaire.During our candid conversation, Bundles describes the differences between her book, On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker, and the real life of her great, great grandmother and what was written and portrayed in...
2020-09-2250 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment015: Reel Moments With #WashedOriginally recorded as a Facebook Live event, host Yvonne McCormack Lyons interviews the creator, the co-director, and one of the lead actor's of the critically acclaimed series "#Washed."
Creator Jerod Couch, Writer Actress Lee, and Co-Director Nadirah Shakir speak about the premiere of their upcoming second season streaming on Amazon Prime.
Watch or listen in to these dynamic, and often humorous creators as they respond to the audience questions and comments about women and societal expectations.
2020-08-2845 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment013: Reel Moments With Francesca AndreIn this edition of Reel Moments, photographer, artist, and filmmaker Francesca Andrea talks about her award-winning short film, Charcoal.We discuss her transition from still photographer to filmmaker and, 'colorism,' the subject of her film and how it relates to our national discussions about Black Lives Matter, and women's sense of beauty and ultimately our self esteem
2020-08-2535 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment014: Reel Moments With Photographer and Filmmaker Francesca AndreIn this edition of Reel Moments, photographer, artist, and filmmaker Francesca Andrea talks about her award-winning short film Charcoal.
We discuss her transition from still photographer to filmmaker and 'colorism,' the subject of her film and how it relates to our national discussions about Black Lives Matter, and women's sense of beauty and ultimately our self esteem.
2020-08-2535 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment013: Reel Moments With Hollywood Film & TV Director Hanelle CulpepperJoin WIFF Founder Yvonne McCormack Lyons & TV/Film Director Hanelle Calpepper for a live discussion about Breaking Down Barriers in Hollywood.
Chosen to direct the pilot for "Star Trek: Picard," Hanelle M. Culpepper is the first woman to launch a new Star Trek series in its 53-year history.
An energetic and unflappable award-winning director, Hanelle’s television credits range from superhero action adventures to thrillers and genre films to character-driven dramas
Join us as she talks about her journey in tv and film
2020-08-1954 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment012: Reel Moments: With Actress Bree KlauserSpend some time with Yvonne and actress Bree Klauser as they discuss her upcoming episodic series on Audible called "Phreaks" where she plays the lead role, along with veteran actor Christian Slater.
During this touching and very important episode, Bree discusses the challenges of being a legally blind actress in Hollywood and how diversity, equity and inclusion should extend to people with disabilities as well.
Bree can also be seen in the Apple+ TV series "See" alongside actress Alfre Woodard and Actor Jason Momoa (who we all remember from the series "Game of Thrones").
2020-08-0538 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment011: Reel Moments With Christina KallasChristina Kallas is a transnational New York-based feature writer and director. She is best known for the critically acclaimed ensemble dramas The Rainbow Experiment and 42 Seconds of Happiness, and for the John Hurt-starring, Golden Berlin Bear-nominated political thriller The Commissioner. Released worldwide by Gravitas Ventures, The Rainbow Experiment debuted at the Slamdance Film Festival and Moscow International Film Festival 2018. In 2016, Kallas scored on the film festival circuit with her award-winning feature 42 Seconds of Happiness. Both of the movies were screened at the Women’s International Film & Arts Festival.Ch...
2020-07-0239 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment011: Reel Moments With Filmmaker Christina KallasChristian Kallas is a transnational New York-based feature writer and director. She is best known for the critically acclaimed ensemble dramas, The Rainbow Experiment, 42 Seconds of Happiness, and for the John Hurt-starring, Bolden Berlin Bear-nominated political thriller, The Commissioner. Released worldwide by Gravitas Ventures, The Rainbow Experiment debuted at the Slamdance Film Festival and Mosow International Film Festival 2018. In 2016 Kallas scored of the film festival circuit with her award winning feature 42 Seconds of Happiness. Both of the movies were screened at the Women's International Film & Arts Festival.
Christina and host Yvonne Mccormack Lyons spoke about the distribution...
2020-07-0239 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment010-Reel Moments with TV Producer Erica LinneyErica Linney is an award-winning television producer and writer. She is most well known as the Senior Producer of the Christian Broadcasting Network's most-watched program, Turning Point International.
During our conversation, we spoke about following your path by "following the peace." We discussed her journey from a college student intending to travel to Hollywood to be a television, comedy writer to ending up traveling around the world as a producer for the Christian Broadcasting Network.
She gave beautiful insights into how to be successful and how to follow your dreams even though the pathway there...
2020-06-0432 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment010-Reel Moments With Erica LinneyErica Linney is an award-winning Television Producer and writer. Her most well-known work is as Senior Producer of the Christian Broadcasting Network’s most-watched program, Turning Point International (TPi). During our conversation, Erica spoke about following your path by “following the peace.” We discussed her journey from a college student intending to travel to Hollywood to be a television comedy writer to ending up traveling around the world as a producer for the Christian Broadcasting Network.She gave beautiful insights into how to be successful and how to follow your dreams even though the pathwa...
2020-06-0432 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment009: Reel Moments With Michele LawsonIn this episode of Reel Moments, Model and Actress Michele Lawson talks about how she got her first role as a television actress on a major US television network.She's multi passionate, she's a writer, she's involved in the modeling industry, a thespian, and involved in the film and television industry as an actor.Listen and get her tips on how to get your first acting gig.
2020-05-2746 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment009: Reel Moments With Actress Michelle LawsonIn this episode of Reel Moments, Model and Actress Michelle Lawson talks about how she got her first role as a television actress on a major US television network.
She's multi-talented, mult-ipassionate, she's a writer, she's involved in the modeling industry, a thespian, and involved in the film and television industry as an actor.
Listen in to hear her tips on how to get your first acting gig.
2020-05-2746 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment008: Reel Moments With Leslie BornsteinIn this episode of Reel Moments, documentary filmmaker Leslie Bornstein discusses the making of her new film, Terra Pesada. Shot in Mozambique in South East Africa, Terra Pesada shares the life and music of Heavy Metal musicians in the capital city of Maputo.During our conversation, Leslie discusses how she travelled to Africa afer a long sickness and happened to see a flyer for a Metal Concert. "When I saw a flyer for Evil Angels nothing could keep me away. The minute I walked into the club in Malhazine, a “zone” of Maputo, I kn...
2020-05-2249 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment008: Reel Moments With Filmmaker Leslie BornsteinIn this episode of Reel Moments, documentary filmmaker Leslie Bornstein discusses the making of her new film Terra Posada.
Shot in Mozambique in South East Africa, Terra Pesada shares the life and music of Heavy Metal musicians in the capital city of Maputo.
During our conversation, Leslie discusses how she travelled to Africa after a long sickness and happened to see a flyer for a Metal concert. "When I saw a flyer for Evil Angels nothing could keep me away. The minute I walked into the club in Malhazlne, a "zone" of Maputo, I knew...
2020-05-2249 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment007 Reel Moments: With Shay DavisSpend some time with Runway Model Diva and actress Shay Davis. Shay's beautiful face has covered the front of magazines, she's been the cohost of a nationally syndicated talk show and she's had featured roles on two network television series. This hard working model, entrepreneur, and actress, discusses the importance of being a giver, hard work, and developing relationships to grow your brand and your career.
2020-05-1234 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment007: Reel Moments With Actress/Model Shay DavisDuring this episode, we spend very special Reel Moments with BadAss Actress, Model, and Radio Host Shay Davis.
Shay's beautiful face has covered magazines, she's been the cohost of a nationally syndicated radio show and she's had featured roles on two network television series.
This hard working model, entrepreneur and actress discusses the importance of being a giver, hard work, and developing relationships to grow your brand and your career.
2020-05-1234 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment006: Reel Moments With Filmmaker Debbie MarkowitzOriginally recorded as a FACEBOOK LIVE Reel Moments episode, Reel Moments with Filmmaker Debra "Debbie"" Markowitz is a conversation with a seasoned industry executive who's just about done it all. She's a Filmmaker, Casting Director, Film Festival Director and local Film Commission Executive Director. Markowitz discusses her how she transitioned from film festival director to casting director to writer/director.She advises how she has been able to leverage her relationships to find seasoned actors to play vital roles in the films she casts and films she directs.Debbie...
2020-05-1134 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment006: Reel Moments With Casting Director and Filmmaker Debra MarkowitzOriginally recorded as a FACEBOOK Live, this Reel Moments episode with Filmmaker Debra "Debbie" Markowitz is a conversation with a seasoned industry executive who has just about done it all.
She's a Filmmaker, Casting Director, Film Festival Director and local Film Commission Executive Director. Markowitz discusses how she transitioned from Nassau County Film Executive Director to film festival director to writer/director.
She advises how she has been able to leverage her relationships to find seasoned actors to play vital roles in the films she casts and films she directs.
Debbie has been...
2020-05-1134 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment005 Reel Moments With Cindy MichOriginally recorded in 2018 as a Facebook Live episode, BadAss filmmaker and Film Festival Director Cindy Mich gives amazing value as she shares her journey as a writer, filmmaker, film festival director, and radio host with an audience of over 90,000.
During our talk, she gives practical advice on building relationships. She also discusses her current projects, gives tips on innovative ways to distribute your film, and how to enter her Film Art is Alive Film Festival which is held annually in New York City.
Cindy is also a mother of four and discusses how to juggle...
2020-05-0727 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment005 Reel Moments With Cindy MichOriginally recorded in 2018 as a FaceBook Live episode, filmmaker and Film Festival Director Cindy Mich talks about her current projects, innovate ways to distribute your film, and how to enter her film Art Is Alive Film Festival which is held annually in New York.She speaks about being a mature woman in the industry, and how to keep your head up high despite naysayers who may come in your life.
2020-05-0727 min
Reel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment004-All About Press Releases: Top 5 Reasons To Write A Press ReleaseIn this episode, Yvonne McCormack Lyons digs deep into press releases, and how to use them like celebrities as you go about developing your own Celebrity Brand. You will learn: Why press releases are still relevant to use When to Write A Press Release How to use a Press Release Listen to the podcast and […]Continue ReadingThe post 004-All About Press Releases: Top 5 Reasons To Write A Press Release appeared first on yvonnemccormack.com.
2018-07-0524 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment003: A Conversation with Actress Noree VictoriaEpisode#3- Lovely Actress/Producer Noree Victoria spends some touching Reel Moments with host Yvonne McCormack Lyons to talk about her new film, Walk Away From Love debuting on BETHer. Noree discusses her transition from being a school teacher in a small town to a lead actress in Hollywood.
Listen to the full broadcast to hear the special advice she gives to youth and to people who want to break into the entertainment industry.
She can be found on @noreevictoria on all social media channels.
2017-11-0330 min
Reel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment003-A Conversation With Noree VictoriaEpisode #3 – Walk Away From Love With Noree Victoria Lovely Actress/Producer Noree Victoria spends some time with host Yvonne McCormack Lyons to talk about her transition from being a school teacher in a small town to a lead actress in Hollywood. Listen to the full broadcast to hear the special advice she gives to […]Continue ReadingThe post 003-A Conversation With Noree Victoria appeared first on yvonnemccormack.com.
2017-11-0330 minReel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment001 Reel Moments IntroductionThis episode describes the intention of Reel Moments and what it's all about. I discuss how the idea came about and where I plan on taking it. We focus on empowering women filmmakers, promoting our projects and giving back by sharing our journeys, our challenges and our success stories.I'll bring you a new episode every week with interesting and inspiring "Reel Moments" with BadAss women.
2017-10-1907 min
Reel Moments: With BadAss Women in Film and Entertainment001 Reel Moments IntroductionThis introductory episode describes the intention of our podcast Reel Moments and what it's all about,
I discuss how the idea came about and where I plan on taking it.
We focus on empowering women filmmakers, promoting our projects and giving back by sharing our journeys, our challenges and our success stories..
I'll bring you a new episode every week with interesting and inspiring "Reel Moments" with BadAss women.
2017-10-1907 min