Diversity and inclusion: what do you do to support them?

 

There is a market and a need for support in film and television for the LGBTQ+ community. Many Indie projects do support diversity and inclusion. The bump in the road is the lack of support from marketing and advertising professionals to talk the good talk, but when it comes to supporting projects through product placement and integration, their rubber leaves the road--they don't follow through with their support. Talk is cheap. The projects I write and produce break stereotypes by supporting diversity and inclusion. However, instead of making a big hairy deal out of it--looky, looky, we have a gay character--we do as a matter of fact, every day--she/he is gay; so what? mentality. 

There is a scene in Completely Loyal to Me where William James speaks to the portrait of his love, Samuel. He expresses his loss and anger. Of all that could have been, that will never be because of the murder. When it comes to grief, gender doesn't matter.

WILLIAM JAMES

Today, your beard gets shaved. They will be gone and the Oyster will be back at her home dock. Will it make me miss you more or less? The sea was our oyster. We could be ourselves--without fear. I wish we could have claimed our love. If we hadn't needed her, you would still be alive. We would be together. Happy. Maybe we should have left. So many maybes and what ifs. But you are dead, my dearest. Nothing can bring you back.

(crying)

After they have gone, I'll take your ashes to your favorite fishing spot. She thinks she got away with it. She thinks they can leave and enjoy their love. She murdered you. She stole our lives together. I may be alone

(grief turns to anger)

but I'll see them in hell even if it means I can't see you in heaven. Ohmygod Samuel, I miss you!

To read more about Completely Loyal to Me and the other projects on our slate visit our website.

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Theresa Chaze: Creating Good Trouble.

 

If you believe that diversity and inclusion should become so commonplace that they are no longer remarkable, join our mission. Those who work in film and televsion has the means to make this possible. Join our team to make original projects that tell tales about how when we face our fears we become our best selves.

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kaleidoscope Film and Television: The Returning Control to the Creatives

 

The pencil heads and bean counters of the corporate world have taken over the entertainment industry.  They see film and television projects more like widgets that can be mass-produced rather than creative endeavors. They have been managing the industry according to the mathematical formula they created to reinforce their narrow point of view, which is everything that can be summed up on the bottom of a balance sheet.  They plop numbers to their formula, believing it will project the audiences’ interests and desires.  People can’t be summed up at the bottom of a balance sheet.  They are messy, complicated, and inconsistent.  Just because they like a project once, doesn’t mean they will accept prequels, sequels, and remakes.   Unlike widgets, which need to be standardized, successful film and television projects are the ones that left the standards behind to tell tales based on unique characters and plots.   They are the leaders that blaze new creative trails that everyone else follows.

Part of their equation focuses on using A-list talent. Yet, A list talent only guarantees a much larger budget; they don’t ensure a successful project. But the studios, investors, and distributors insist on only supporting projects with A-list talent attached. Although, for the most part, A-list talents have earned their places in the industry, they only achieve that status by being correctly hired for projects that suit their talents.  Mismatching or forcing a talent to fit into a project can damage or end careers just as quickly. 

Every A-list actor who has walked the red carpet had that one role that launched their career.  Someone saw value in their talent and opened doors for them.  Unfortunately, with the corporate state of mine, the roles and projects they were offered afterward became standardized to a stereotype, because they are seen as numbers, not people. As long as they stayed in their place, the studio executives will support them.  Stepping out of their pigeonhole could lead to the red carpets being rolled up.

What’s more challenging--attracting an A-list talent or creating a new one?  Existing talent has an established body of work and fan base, but both bring audiences’ expectations.  Fresh talent lacks both those limitations and assets.  It’s the difference between buying a suit off the rack and having one custom designed.  However, offering a stereotype-breaking role to an A-list talent becomes a game changer as it resets the stage for her or him. However, it can also be a double-edged sword as the bar of excellence will be raised as the actor faces preconceived expectations.

As with onscreen talent, writers, directors, and producers also find themselves limited by the same parameters.   Success frequently leads to being only offered projects in the same genre and at the budget level.   Industry and audience expectations create a glass ceiling in which new adventures and challenges can be seen but not realized.

Kaleidoscope Film and Television will break the chains that bind talent to the past and open doors for those new to the industry.  By keeping the budgets reasonable and by focusing on original projects, it will return to the old business model of producing quality in quantity.  However, it will deviate from past practices by focusing on bringing age, gender, and ethnic diversity and inclusion to the screens.  This will be accomplished by breaking stereotypes in front of and behind the cameras.  With top-of-the-line equipment and a versatile soundstage, Kaleidoscope Film and Television will nurture new talent, while expanding opportunities for experienced actors, producers, directors, and writers. With the intention of being fully operational by the end of 2023, it is currently building its team by reaching out to like-minded individuals, who want to create projects that will entertain while opening the world to new possibilities.

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Kaleidoscope Film and Television Productions Studio Seeks Team Member

 

 

Based in Oklahoma, Kaleidoscope Film and Television will be producing and distributing film, television, documentary, and video projects in both domestic and international marketplaces as well as in all current and future distribution platforms. Focusing on entertainment projects based on ethnic, gender, and age diversity, especially for women, Native Americans, and veterans, the studio will produce projects that will reflect the ever-changing and ever-expanding world.

Kaleidoscope Film and Television will combine the best of the old school with modern technologies. Based on the concept originally created by D. W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks with United Artists, Kaleidoscope Film and Television intends to once again pull together the talent of producers, directors, actors, and crew, who want to take back their independence by having more financial and creative control of their careers. However, instead of focusing on only uniting individuals, Kaleidoscope will bring together the independent production companies to create a co-operative that will empower new voices, while producing quality and profitable entertainment.

More of a co-operative than a partnership, Kaleidoscope Film and Television will gather the talents of individuals and production companies together under one banner to create a choir of voices. Currently, it is seeking entertainment professionals, who would like to challenge the industry to become more inclusive.

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Indie Film Director Kate Chaplin

Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes is hosting film director and writer Kate Chaplin November 29, 2012 at 1 pm eastern as she talks about women's changing role in the entertainment industry.

Kate Chaplin has been called a “Naptown notable resident” by InTake, “A Powerful Woman” by the Indy Star, and one of the “most talented writers around today” by the Writer’s Page. Chaplin is a filmmaker, author, and public speaker. Her projects have appeared on MTV, CMT, Discovery Channel, in film festivals, sci-fi conventions, in print and online. She has produced 13 short projects and in post-production on her first feature film called INGENUE. First They Came For… went on to win the INDY Award, The Gold Award and was nominated for the Hoosier Lens Award. Chaplin is the author of The Belief Test, The Celebration Diet and the upcoming movie memoir  I Blame Lucas.Chaplin dreams of working with Johnny Depp, be hired as Marky-Mark’s costumer, and getting drunk in Ireland.

Chaplin's websites: www.karmiccourage.com

• First They Came For... (drama) Won 2 awards for this film http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO36y78dXAs&list=UUbCFhMIJ_bNJNxh_OyhJ1Vg&index=34&feature=plcp
• Screenwriting Series (doc) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fi4SyU2ZnzA
• Leah Not Leia (comedy) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxNXy8-MabI&list=UUbCFhMIJ_bNJNxh_OyhJ1Vg&index=19&feature=plcp
• Love Dance (sexy comedy) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKcQRf6ciE8
• Home Security (thriller) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NL3yTuhjN8   
  

Tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on November 29, 2012 at 1 pm eastern to listen to director Kate Chaplin share her experiences in the entertainment industry. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to ask questions. The phone number is (347) 838-9927.



The interview will be available in the archives at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze/2012/11/29/until-you-walk-the-path-you-wont-know-where-i

Women's New Roles in Film

Until You Walk The Path, You Won’t Know Where it Goes is hosting director, writer and producer Odette Blanch at 1 pm eastern on August 9, 2012 as we talk about the changing roles of women in film.

Odette Blanch Director/Writer/Producer – Odette’s unique ability to write seems to run in the family. She is the grandniece of the acclaimed writer, interpreter and historian, Itic Swartz Cara. She is currently working as Director/Co-Writer for “What Did She Say”, “Dark Curtains”, Co-writer for TV pilot currently titled “Dark Sided Jewel” and Director/Writer for “Cover to Cover”. Odette is an associate member of the Director’s Guild of Canada (DGC) and a Ryerson University Graduate. Her past experience in the film industry encompasses both film as well as stage. Her diverse skills are readily apparent on both sides of the camera. Odette has directed and written a feature film called Vengeance Circle and film shorts which include: Silence in Chaos, The Search, Loneliness, Date from Hell as well as Loser Date Parade and Don’t Slip the Dark. 

 

Odette's websites

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezvvz8puIOw

www.tech911solutions.com/plpinc

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To learn more about the changes in the film industry tune into http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze on August 9 at 1 pm eastern. The phone lines and chat will be available for those who wish to participate. The phone number is (347) 838-9927

The interview will be available in the archives at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theresachaze/2012/08/09/until-you-walk-the-path-you-wont-know-where-it

Have you ever met someone for the first time and instantly liked or hated them? What if the meeting again was not by coincidence, but an opportunity to make different choices? Would you do things differently or would you make the same mistakes?

Elizabeth was asked by her mentor to teach a writing course at a small college. Since she never forgets a kindness, she reluctantly agrees. Arriving in town, she instantly regrets her decision. She wants to run, but she is honor bound to stay. Even as the ghost of a small child begs her to forgive, the memories of another time arouse feelings she doesn’t understand and is unable to control. When she meets Shane, Elizabeth is overwhelmed with hatred. The feeling is mutual as Shane redirects her jealousy and rage. By the time Elizabeth realizes what is happening, it is too late to run. Can she and the others learn how to forgive and remember the love before the jealousy, hatred and need for revenge once again take over their lives?

Never Can Say Good-bye is a traditional ghost story with a reincarnation twist. It picks up where the films Somewhere in Time, Always, and Ghost left off. Its logline is: Love and hate survive death.

To learn more about Never Can Say Good-bye and Theresa Chaze's other projects go to www.theresachaze.comwww.theresachaze.com