Angie Jackson
Writer Angelia “Angie” Jackson discusses her micro-series, HER, upcoming projects, and what messages she hopes audiences take from her stories.
What inspired you to begin storytelling?
I've always been a storyteller since my childhood. The classic films and sitcoms of the '90s & early 2000s have always inspired me. I didn't realize it then, as I expressed it through other mediums and art forms.
What messages do you hope your audience will take from your stories?
I hope messages of love, upliftment, and allowing grace and kindness to one another are received from my stories. I want my audiences to take the lessons and positive seeds of hope planted in my stories and apply them to their own lives.
Your micro-series, HER, made its rounds in the festival circuit this year. Tell us about the project and your experience with the festival season.
HER is a story about a young bisexual Woman navigating her late 20s with high-functioning depression. The topics covered in the micro-series are centered around judgment, sexuality, relationships, and dream chasing. The festival circuit this year has been incredible. It's surreal to be selected by seven film festivals, including the Inaugural Black Girls Rock Film Festival, NewFest, Chelsea Film Festival, and Queen City Film Festival, to name a few. The series had seven award nominations and three award wins, two from Queen City Film Fest & Baltimore International Black Film Festival. To see my work on the big screen and well received by different audiences of varying demographics was truly amazing and ignited me to keep going on this filmmaking journey.
What is your process for developing a great story?
I have yet to develop a particular process for creating a great story. I approach each story differently. When I have a story idea, I write it down, sometimes, I'm inclined to start the script immediately, and other times I write it down and come back later to outline the story. Apart from my process, getting feedback on my script to keep developing it and ensure my characters and storylines are unique.
What are some of the challenges you face as you continue to develop your craft?
Some challenges I face as I continue developing my craft are hearing the word no and figuring out funding to greenlight my projects.
What's next for Angie?
I have written a short film, a feature film, and four series on the way for 2023-2024. One of the series' pilots is already in post-production. It's called "Blood Money." I'll be adding Director, Actress, and Producer to my resume. I'm also toying with the idea of performing stand-up.
What is your life's motto, and how does it keep you motivated in times of trial?
My life's motto is "If you're going through hell, keep going. The only way out is through."
For more on Angie, please visit AngiefromBrooklyn.com and follow on social media @angiefrombrooklyn