Exclusive Interview with MeMe Kelly: ’One Night in LA’ at Essence Film Festival

🎉✨ Bonus Episode Alert! ✨🎉 We’re thrilled to bring you a special bonus episode of the Sista Brunch podcast recorded live at the Essence Film Festival in New Orleans! 🎬🌟 Our amazing host sits down with the incredible MeMe Kelly, the writer, producer, and director of 'One Night in LA', to discuss her compelling family romance film and her journey as a filmmaker. 🎥 'One Night in LA' is a powerful story about a biracial woman facing life-altering truths after a devastating medical diagnosis. Discover insights from Meme Kelly about crowdfunding, casting, and the intricate editing process using Premiere Pro. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one! 👉🏾 Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Or watch the video here: YouTube.com/trujulomedia Sista Brunch Team at Essence: Tasha Rogers: audio, Beau Williams: producer & camera, Kamesha Rodriguez: branding and talent coordinator, Brenda James: host, Fanshen Cox: host Special thanks to these Black owned companies who donated to our SWAG bags: @waitandseabeauty @nairobijewelrystudio @cprwrap @coolassblackwoman @shoplovecharisma @inner_beaudee and especially to @corpulence_consultingfirm for connecting us with the brands. #SistaBrunchPodcast #EssenceFilmFestival #BlackExcellence #Entertainment #Media #Podcast #BonusEpisode #ListenNow #WatchNow 00:00 Introduction to Sista Brunch at Essence Film Festival 00:08 Meet Meme Kelly: Writer, Producer, and Director 00:28 Exploring 'One Night in LA' 01:05 The Biracial Experience and Personal Connections 02:32 Casting and Character Insights 03:33 Fundraising and Financial Challenges 05:20 Technical Aspects of Filmmaking 06:57 Conclusion and Future Collaborations

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