Hi everyone! Thank you for the recommendation to share how I incorporate my mission into my productions here, Karen "Kay" Ross. I’m based in LA, and over the past 5+ years have been producing sets more mindfully and sustainably as far as Earth’s natural resources, our team’s health and well-being, and how they intersect while telling impactful stories, with everything from sourcing, repurposing and replenishing materials to hiring and scheduling mindfully.
I'd like to connect with more producers and screenwriters, and am currently seeking a manager who's mission aligned. I’m best known for mental health and social impact narratives, making people laugh, and my work to make sets more sustainable. With 30+ years lived mental health experience, and facing my own burn out, I was inspired to start facilitating peer-led processing groups as a Mental Health First Aider to share, reflect and refer (to professional mental health resources) with other film and creative folks.
What inspires you? How I can support your work? Looking forward to connecting!
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Thanks so much for posting, Katie Rotolo! I love this mission of yours! I have some recommendations for you, but I'll DM you some people you should connect with.
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Spirit inspires me everyday!
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I write screenplays that help heal people through the revelation of story. And I love your vibe :)
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What inspires me is seeing a script come to live on screen.
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David Santo how wonderful! Thank you for connecting!
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Maurice Vaughan awesome! Are you working on script now?
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How do I support myself? I'm retired. What inspires me? Staying active by helping/guiding young 'uns with an interest in Producing/Directing & Screenwriting.
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Hi Karen "Kay" Ross! Thank you so much! Looking forward to chatting more.
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Hi Doug Nelson! Wonderful to hear how you stay inspired helping young people. Thank you for connecting! I look forward to learning more.
Yes, Katie Rotolo, I'm working on a feature script job.
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Great post - and being mindful goes further than a person realizes! Keep up the good work!
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Also, have you considered writing a blog for Stage 32? This seems like a very unique mission and could maybe use some more space to unpack and invite more into the conversation. If you're interested, definitely reach out to our blog coordinator, Taylor C. Baker, and she can walk you through it: Taylor@stage32.com