Lisa Russell's Lounge Discussions

Hey! I got my first mention as a screenwriter! It's in an article mostly about my co- producer, but it's still a mention. I'm official! :)

https://ventsmagazine.com/2021/04/14/marc-henry-johnsons-topical-black-p...

Hi everyone, I haven't been able to join the first two sessions because I'm in Kenya and the timing is difficult. But I've watched the videos and feel like I know you lol. Just wanted to introduce myself as I'm going to try to make it next week.

Just a little about me. I'm an Emmy-winning filmmaker who has usually worked as a contracted documentary filmmaker and curator for the UN. I've written my first script - A Revolutionary Act - based on the true story of my dear friend Pete O'Neal who is the Founder and Former Chairman of the Kansas City Chapter of the Black Panther Party who's been living in exile in Tanzania for the past 50 years. My script has placed in a few top tier festivals including Nicholl, WeScreenplay Diverse Voices, Screencraft Drama and more. I've set it in the context of a U.S Truth and Reconcilliation Commission and have a subplot that relates to the current BLM movement. I think it's very timely and an important story to tel.

As Pete just turned 80 years old this year, I'm hoping to get this film made as soon as I can so that he can be a part of the celebration of his legacy (if you have seen the POV doc, A Panther in Africa, that's him!)

Would love to talk with anyone interested or have suggestions and also am happy to give feedback to anyone else interested.

Thank you and looking forward to meeting you all - your projects sound really amazing. I'm excited!

I'm so shocked but even more excited. Wondering if there are any other screenwriters who have made it to the Quarterfinalists and what came out of it.