Shalini's Work is a "Calling"

I sat down with a friend of Shalini's, Richard Wright, who is co-producer for a project called Transdub Massiv, supporting up and coming Jamaican acts. "We are on a European label, which is why nobody in the United States is familiar with us, but we tour Europe almost every year which feel amazing", Richard commented. Shalini and Richard met at Hampshire College in 1995. "She was one of the first persons of color that approached me there. Shalini and I both give voices to people whose voices are shut down for one reason or another. Film-making is her calling."


View Richard's website at www.transdub.massiv.com

Our Favorite Filmmaker,Shalini, Gets Cut from On The Lot

Unfortunately, last week Shalini's film didn't make the cut and Shalini left her dream of becoming Fox's newest director behind. "I am really proud of the body of work I've created and I have grown as a person as well", she commented during her exit interview. Shalini was one of two women to make the top ten out of 12,000 filmmakers and that's INCREDIBLE! Well, Shalini's dream is just beginning to flourish so stay tuned for incredible work to come from our hero...

Ally of Shalani, Ocean Robbins says "Yes" to Supporting Filmakers with a Message!

Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ocean Robbins, a good friend of Shalini's. Ocean is the founder of YES!, a non-profit organization based in Soquel, that connects, inspires and empowers young change makers to join forces for a thriving, just and sustainable future. They have alumni from over 65 countries and are organizing events on five continents right now!

"We are looking at how we can deal with some of the issues that have been devastating people in communities for centuries in ways that community sovereignty is maintained, and that collective well-being is enhanced", Ocean commented.

How did you become connected with Shalini?

"Orginally, we hired her to produce a promotional film about our work with an extremely limited budget, and the result was fantastic! She wound up being more than just a filmaker...She jumped in as a facilitator during sessions... she brought so much wisdom , commitment and experience from her life journey to the table. "

What do you think is unique about Shalini's perspective?

"Her presence at our Jam Sessions were such an asset because the questions people were asking, the struggles they are engaged in, were also her struggles and her questions. An example is "How do you focus on what's the place of greatest importance, when there are so many things clamoring for attention around us? These kind of questions are real for all of us. The result - the Jam community felt a sense of rapport and safety with her that enabled her to capture much more than surface impressions."

"Shalini's work helps us to recognize our connection to issues and people and struggles in a very artistic and inspiring way. She has a passion for that."

Have you seen her films for "On the Lot"?

"I have seen them on the internet, that is my linking point. I am keeping tabs on her."

View Ocean's Websites at www.yesworld.org and www.yesjams.org

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Finally an intelligent statement from Gary Marshall!!!

I love that Shalini stands for making a difference...Carrie Fisher does not know what she is talking about!!!

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