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May 3, 2024 44 mins

In EP016 of Sushi Fridays, Cynthia Angel, founder of DLA Films, shares her humble upbringing, discovering her passion for film, and transitioning from corporate to building her own production company, DLA Films.


Cynthia emphasizes the importance of representation in the industry and the need for diverse voices to be heard.


She also talks about her current projects, future plans for DLA Films, and emphasizes the importance of guiding the next generation of storytellers and filmmakers.

Takeaways:

  • Representation in the film industry is crucial for reflecting the diversity of the real world and providing opportunities for underrepresented voices
  • Challenges faced by women in the industry include not being heard or taken seriously, but progress is being made
  • Self-funding a feature film comes with its own set of challenges, but perseverance and belief in the project are key
  • Guiding the next generation of storytellers and filmmakers is a priority for Cynthia


Connect with Andrea:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual⁠

Fashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co⁠

Sushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspod⁠

Connect with Cynthia Angel:

⁠www.dlafilms.com⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/dlafilms⁠

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠cynthiaangel17⁠



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