Author: Haley Sengsavanh
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Healing Through Art: Chloe Burns Discusses Writing and Producing New Web Series “Trauma Bonded”
Raised in Kansas, Chloe Burns originally didn’t see the film industry as a viable career option. While she has always appreciated the craft, she felt discouraged by the Midwestern culture and belief that considered going into the arts as straying from the norm. Burns ended up trying out a plethora…
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Beautiful Inside and Out: A Conversation with Entrepreneur MJ Thomas
Entrepreneur MJ Thomas is the proud owner and founder of Malaya Studios in Pacifica, California. They offer lash, ink, skin, and wax services at two locations in the area with 10 resident artists and growing. Thomas also founded and is the lead educator at MalayaMade Pro Academy. She uses her…
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From Buildings to Blockbusters: Indian Filmmaker Prarthana Joshi on Her Unconventional Career Path
With a background in architecture, Prarthana Joshi never imagined she would be an award-winning filmmaker today. Since graduating from the New York Film Academy with a Master’s degree in filmmaking in 2013, she has worked on over 70 projects in different capacities. Her films have been screened at festivals all…
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Reclaiming the Reel: Australian Indian Actress Ria Patel is Writing Her Own Roles
Growing up as a Gujarati Indian in Australia, Ria Patel often felt like an outsider. During her studies at the New York Film Academy, she began to utilize her unique identity to inspire her work. Now, as an award-winning actress and writer, Patel is a force to be reckoned with.…