An Incredible conversation! Kat interviews Andrea Lewis, a multi-hyphenate creative who shares her journey and path from child actor on Degrassi The Next Generation to producer of her incredible Netflix Series. They discuss the realities of starting your own production company and the successes and lessons learned as Creative Director of Jungle Wild Productions, and the impact of her projects like 'Black Actress' and 'The Black Beauty Effect.'
Andrea speaks on the importance of passion, networking, and problem-solving in the creative industry, while also sharing valuable lessons learned along the way.
00:00
Introduction to Multi-Hyphenate Filmmaking
08:22
The Journey from Child Actor to Producer
11:15
Creating Opportunities in the Industry
14:21
The Birth of Jungle Wild TV
17:12
The Concept Behind 'Black Actress'
20:22
Casting and Collaborating with Industry Icons
23:19
'The Black Beauty Effect' and Its Impact
42:45
The Journey of Idea Development
47:06
Navigating Industry Challenges
50:53
The Long Road to Production
55:10
Maintaining Authenticity in Storytelling
56:55
The Interplay of Roles in Filmmaking
01:01:41
Problem Solving and Persistence
01:06:21
Lessons Learned
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