Season 1, Episode 49 - The Ladies & True Crime | Jia Wertz

The ladies chat with Independent Documentary & Filmmaker, Jia Wertz, about her short film,  out on Amazon Prime, called CONVICTION.  We chat with Jia about how she became interested in True Crime. Jia tells us about her film CONVICTION, and about  the young man named Jeffery Deskovic, who this film is based on.  Jeffery Deskovic was wrongfully convicted in his teens, then later in his life he was proven innocent & this film shows what his life is like after being released from prison.  Jia also shares about her journey from Fashion to Filmmaking  and why she made this major shift in her career & life path.    Plus all the usual, everyday  Chaos...Cheers!Hold the Sugar, Pass The Sugar ~ Jozlyn, Nikki & Ginger*Listen, Review, Connect, Host info on our website - https://keepingupwithchaos.netGuest Info:Jia Wertz - Filmmaker Jia Wertz pursues stories that explore the conflict between institutional systems and individuals victimized by those institutions in the name of protecting the social order. She is currently investigating the vagaries and inconsistencies of the American Criminal Justice system through the story of Jeffrey Deskovic and other exonerees to have their freedom restored at the cost of irreparable damage to their minds, relationships and families.  In addition, Jia is a featured writer for Forbes, Co-host of the Speaking of Crime podcast, and the Founder and fashion designer of Studio 15.  Jia is from Calgary, Alberta and currently lives in New York City with her husband and son. She is a graduate of New York Film Academy. “Conviction” is her award-winning debut film.Guest Links:Website - https://www.jiawertz.com/FB-https://www.facebook.com/ConvictionDocumentaryIG -https://www.instagram.com/jiadocs/YT-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy9-hZ2CDFK2i3ncvjahevAAmazon Prime - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F9XPHB4 Conviction IMdB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12269178/Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/JiaWertzFollow the Chaos - https://keepingupwithchaos.netInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.This is a shareable podcast where a group of creatives join together to  document their creative voiceover & on-camera journeys in real time. We hope this podcast creates inspiration, stirs up a few ah-ha moments or maybe brings to the surface a feeling of "you're not alone" while navigating the creative process. Either way, we are glad you are here.  Oh, and we also pull into our conversations at the chaos table industry professionals along with other fellow actors, to share their stories, experiences and knowledge - so we can all connect, share, learn, grow and expand together.  This podcast is for entertainment and not educational purposes!  Enjoy and thank you for listening to our Creative Chaos! *Have a creative story or journey to share, we'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] or [email protected] Follow all the Chaos - YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG0fKKBt2QNplJowSaKU6wFB - https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcastIG - https://www.instagram.com/keeping_up_with_chaos/