Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret: Director and producer in Orlando, Florida.

Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

Hey Stage 32

We have a film facilitation company based in Namibia, if any body looking to film in Namibia, Africa please do give us a shout.

First time filmmaker road to the Oscars 2022

Here is my very first blog for stage 32, about my journey to independently submit our film to the Oscars 2022 in the general category.

Please have a read: https://www.stage32.com/blog/First-Time-Filmmaker-s-Road-to-the-Oscars-2022...

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Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

Thank you Rodney

Kiril Maksimoski

Didn't they film "Mad Max Fury Road" in Namibia? Yea, I've heard of you... :)

On a serious note, kudos and If you're racing for the 2022 Oscars, all the best all the way...

On the other hand, Academy wi...

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Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

Hey Kiril

Thank you for your advice, yes Mad max was filmed there, as well as some parts of A space Odessy and others.

I have learned quite a lot on this journey, even doing this now with the Oscars.

Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

Hey Everybody My film The White Line is available for viewing on Amazon Prime Video, you can watch through freevee free with Ads. Or on Amazon Prime Video in the USA and UK. Please have a watch and share!!

Kc Matthews

nice

Danielle Boone

Congrats on all your success! Thank you for sharing your story. It inspires me that someone who "looks like me" has the drive and courage to make it happen. I look forward to honoring you at the Oscars. Continue to be great!

Anthony Melancon Sr

Best wishes for your film at awards. Go for it.

Doug Kayne

Congrats, Desiree! I look forward to hearing about your continued success.

Ken Foley

Wow! Congrats on your directorial debut, Desiree! It looks awesome. Thanks for sharing your inspirational journey with us at Stage 32!

Marina Albert

Thanks so much for sharing your journey, Desiree. The good, the bad and the seemingly impossible! All the best to your future success and hopefully an Oscar nomination!!!

Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

Hey Anthony

Thank you for your kind words, and if it wasn't for God there is no way I would have made it this far truly. We continue to push.

Sam Odongo

This was truly an inspiring testimony, and I am glad I read it. I know first hand the challenges it takes to make short films, let alone a feature, and glory be to God, that you managed to pull it off...

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Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

Thank you very much Sam

Arhynn Descy

Desiree, this is very inspiring! Do you have a screening link for the film? I'm a member of AMPAS and would love to watch it. (If you'd prefer to email me, my email is arhynn@arhynndescy.com).Thank you!

Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

Hey Arhynn

Thank you for reading and yes i do, i will email it through to you.

Eda Lishman

..and send to me too. eda@fetecine.com

Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

Ok will do.

Magnolia Cocco

Thank you so much for sharing about the film itself and, also, about your feelings along the process. All these results show your heart was right all the time, no matter what. It motivates me immensely. Congrats on being who you are.

Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

Thank you Magnolia, I appreciate the kind words.

Eda Lishman

Beyond Awesome Desiree! In a world where women are always told "you should know what you are doing before you do it"... this was an inspiring share! thank you for sticking to your faith and belief in...

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Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

Thank you, Eda, I really appreciate the awesome encouraging words.

Allen Lynch

Desiree. Congratulations on your amazing journey & impressive accomplishments! Trailer looks fantastic. I look forward to seeing this film and your next ones.

Desiree Kahikopo-Meiffret

My first ever blog on stage 32, please have a read and share.

https://www.stage32.com/blog/First-Time-Filmmaker-s-Road-to-the-Oscars-2022

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The White Line EPK video

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Richard "RB" Botto

Hi Desiree. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As a screenwriter, producer, actor and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work, landing representation, launching projects, securing funding and simply making the connections that will make a difference in their careers. That's why I created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 1,000,000+ members representing every country on the planet making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth.

This is a network for you, built by you. Lik...

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Amanda Toney

Hello Desiree -

Welcome to the community! I'm Amanda Toney, the Managing Director at Stage 32. Since 2013 I've been proud to oversee Stage 32's Next Level Education, which provides you the most up-to-date tools necessary to become a better creative.

Over the years Stage 32 has worked with over 500 industry executives and professionals to teach online webinars, classes and intensive labs exclusively for you - our Stage 32 community. We bring you instructors who have worked directly on some of your favorite films, TV shows or theater productions to teach you in-the-trenches information that you...

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Desiree's network

Federico Alerta
Delores Wheeler
František Brikcius
Maurice Vaughan
Timothy Pepper
Benjamin Elliott
Peter Gartner
Mohamed Chwitar
Pk Hrezo
Katherine Arifin
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