Making Movies About Social Issues: Janet Craig – Producer-Director-Actress, WAKE UP

Do you have a burning desire to make a movie on a social issue? Join us as Kathleen Cooke https://influencewomen.org welcomes Janet Craig, actress and producer-director of the feature film "Wake Up." Inspired by true events about the reality of sex trafficking in America, find out Janet's filmmaking process from concept to award-winning movie that depicts the harsh realities of the social issue without exploiting or traumatizing the audience. Film is a powerful storytelling medium, but it takes wisdom to film sensitive content such as sex trafficking and abuse. Janet's insight and faith journey in the making of this film offers inspiration to help filmmakers move forward on their film or documentary project. Sign up for a FREE MEMBERSHIP to Influence Women! Join our online community and network with other women working in media, entertainment, arts and leadership. It's a great place to connect with others of faith and purpose as you pursue your dreams in the industry. 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Janet earned her bachelor's degree in Theatre while playing on the nationally-ranked women's tennis team at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.  Janet earned world rankings in both singles and doubles as a professional tennis player on the Women's International Tennis Assoc tour. Eager to return to the entertainment industry, Janet moved to Los Angeles and began pursuing her acting career full-tilt.  A veteran actress, Janet has performed in a wide variety of roles on network television, film, and in theatre. This has included starring in a touring acting troupe performing Shakespeare's "Lovers and Fools," and working with the late Roy Brocksmith and his Broadway buddies at his California Cottage Theatre. Janet has trained and collaborated with many incredible coaches, mentors, and fellow artists, including: Howard Fine, Harry Mastrogeorge, the Groundlings. and is a current member of The Collaborative a multimedia repertory company of actors and is excited to be joining Influence Women.  Janet co-wrote, directed, produced and acted in the award-winning narrative feature film WAKE UP, a project inspired by her personal experience with foster and trafficked youth. She has directed over a dozen short films, co-founded and created original content for ProReels, and co-written another narrative feature film that is currently in development. A lover of the ocean, mountains, and all things outdoors, Janet is grateful to live in beautiful Los Angeles with her family.  Find Janet on IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/janetcraig Watch WAKE UP: https://www.officialwakeupmovie.com  Follow Janet: Website: https://www.officialjanetcraig.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/janetcraigact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetcraigact/ Quotes:"It's so important that our stories help the world rather than hurt the world." "Life is short on this earth. Shine as brightly as you can." "You can still tell a story without having anyone exploited." — Janet Craig, Producer-Director-Actress WAKE UP