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In this episode of the Apojo Podcast, we chat to Hollywood Producer Alexia Melocchi. Alexia Melocchi is an accomplished entertainment industry professional with a long proven track record of success within both the domestic and international arenas. As a consultant Alexia currently uses her professional relationships and expertise in screenplay development, film and television IP packaging, securing co-productions and arranging for US and International Distribution for her clients.  She has been behind the financing and distribution process of films that grossed one billion dollars the last decade. Hear more about her learnings and experiences on this episode of the Apojo Podcast.

In this episode of the Apojo Podcast, we speak to award-winning writer Victor Morales. Victor Morales is the author of the Galeran Trilogy. He was born in 1992, and has been a fan of fantasy and sci-fi since his childhood. His first feature length film, Mysterium, premiered in 2020 at the Angelica Film Festival, winning the Jury Prize for International Narrative. In 2021, his short film, Wrong Wish, was an Official Selection in the New York Flash Film Festival. We have authentic couch conversations with Victor on his creative writing process, the projects he is working on at present and what has been unique about his own creative journey. He talks about his influences, inspirations and aspirations.

Two enigmas from two different generations: Carole Field and Nishat Hashem. Another International Women's Day edition. Starting from what it's like to be a woman in today's creative industry, to dating for the modern career woman all the way through to expressing yourself through your creative process: we cover it all in this explosive couch conversation. Writer, psychotherapist, international lecturer and Apojo member Carole Field has had an incredible career in the creative industry spanning over several decades as a dancer, actor and writer. She has travelled the world and taken in the creative sensibility everywhere. Nishat Hashem, the host of Apojo Podcast and CEO of Apojo Publications, has been a creative for over a decade as a producer, writer, director, playwright and actor. Her vision is to empower equity and connectivity for creatives globally.

Apojo Publications is not only celebrating International Women's Day on March 8 but throughout the month. Here is a sneak peek at one of the manuscripts available on our platform that is all about female empowerment "Triple Zero". Enjoy and join us for more throughout the month as we enthusiastically celebrate female centric story-telling, women writers, producers and creatives from all walks of life. International Women’s Day is more about celebrating successful women. It’s about understanding the adversities faced by many due to lack of equity and equality; it’s about having conversations around unconscious bias and fear driven decision making by our counterparts that hinder growth; it’s about shedding a light on the very many numerous ways a strong woman’s voice is weakened if they do not mould to someone else’s norm. We are choosing to shed a spotlight on the same.

In Part II of Episode 1, Season 2 we continue our conversation with Producer Mark Byers on all things animation. At the end of the episode, we start our International Women's Day celebration early by giving you a sneak peek on what's to come throughout the month as we celebrate works of talented Apojo members - female writers, producers and collaborators. At the end of the episode we share a snippet of "Triple Zero" - a manuscript written by one of our members and currently on sale on Apojo. We will release the full reading on March 8 in commemoration of International Women's Day.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Apojo Podcast! We start another incredible season of authentic conversations with creatives from all over the world, who also happen to be a part of the Apojo Community. In this episode of the Apojo Podcast, we talk to Producer & CEO Mark Byers. S2 E1 Part I: Mark chats to us about the perception of culture in the film industry, how its created and how it shapes the work we see. He shares valuable insights and learnings from his lifelong lessons within the industry. S2 E1 Part II: Mark chats to us about animation, the art of directing and shares some very timely advice for aspiring creatives.

The very diverse and talented Ms. Jenni Gold talks to us about Actors Fund, how no obstacle is big enough and how the lockdowns could not keep creativity at bay. Jenni Gold is a renowned Producer and Director, most known for CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion, Aaah! Roach! and Tiger. CinemAbility is a documentary that explores the way media portrayals impact the actual inclusion of people with disabilities in society. It tells the story with a star studded cast: Ben Affleck, Helen Hunt, Geena Davis, Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Seymour, to name a few. Find out how you can access the Actors Fund if you are a creative within the industry, even if not an actor. Be inspired if you are an aspiring creative this holiday season!

We continue our authentic couch conversations with yet another accomplished like-minded creative, Dominique Seward Campbell. “It is my dream to catapult the world into positivity through cinematic efforts and humanitarian efforts.” Dominique Seward Campbell is a director, writer and filmmaker ready to share her vision with the world. There could not be a more inspirational way to end 2021. So be sure to tune in!

Our authentic couch conversations continue with the award-winning Producer, Director, and Influencer Patricia Chica (Canada). We discuss how leading by example and creating winning mindsets can make creatives successful in their creative journey. Patricia Chica is a multi-award winning Producer, Director, Writer, Speaker, Acting Coach, and Positive Publicity Influencer. She shares with us tips and tricks to make it in the Creative Industry. We discuss the conscious choices she has made that has led to her illustrious career, secret to success, and what's next in her creative journey.

Our couch conversations continue with Producer Ed Holub (USA). We talk cultural equity and cinematic styles. On a lighter note, we talk about playbacks in music video productions. We explore the current and future of the creative industry.

We have an authentic conversation with the very accomplished Producer Danielle Guirguis, CEO of Smarthouse Creative Impact Studio in Amsterdam from the comfort of our living room in the midst of lockdown. We talk about the opportunities and challenges of being a producer. We talk about the best things about filmmaking and the importance of impact storytelling. We talk about the value of an incredible script all the way through to post production. We explore the future of creative industry.