S3 EP1: Nya Chambless, a rising star who discusses her latest SWFL FILM, is about to enter high school this year!

Nya Chambless, a native of Sarasota, Florida, discovered her passion for acting at age 2 after seeing "Annie" on stage. Her theatrical debut came in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at Player's Theatre. Since then, Nya has built an impressive portfolio spanning indie films, commercials, and stage productions. Notable performances include Penelope in “Ruby” at WBTT, Ivonka in "Once" at Florida Studio Theatre and a lead role in “the Growing Garden”, a children's TV pilot. She's also gained experience in improv with LA Connection Comedy Theatre Troupe. Her recent work includes performances with WBTT and Stage of Discovery, as well as roles in films like "Bridge to the Other Side," "Florida Man," and "Shape of the Past."  Expanding into filmmaking, Nya has directed two short films. Her second, "Just Believe," screened in 15 countries, winning 11 international student film awards including form yers film festival Currently finishing 8th-grade with honors through FLVS, Nya continues to hone her skills in acting, filmmaking, singing, and dance. Conceptualized and written by Nya Chambless, based upon a real-life friendship during her pre-k years, “My Guardian Angel” is a short film that celebrates growth, friendship, love and inclusion. True friendship is seeing the best in someone and finding the courage to stand up for them no matter the cost. https://www.griefdialogues.com/my-guardian-angel/ Thanks to our sponsors, the Fort Myers Film Festival, be sure to submit your film today and save the dates for May 22-26, 2024. To Riverside Reality Group, where it doesn’t cost more, you just get more with free home staging, head to Riversidefl.com. For your business accounting needs, call Clarity Certified Public Accountants, head to clarity.cpa, with special thanks to Gulfshore Life and Happenings Magazine.