One of the biggest lessons for first-time filmmakers is to allow for the divine to come on set and co-create, for me that came in the form of the amazing actor Michael Andolini. Fear and control will close the door
First-time filmmaker essentials: the trusted ally, or, “Finding your associate producer, the kismet way.”
“This is not bad, it has potential” was all my professor had to say for me to run with it. The “it,” was my script for the sparkle and the professor was teaching a writing class at UCLA extension. I
Hairspiration, or how Sophia’s hair came into being…
In the 70’s when we arrived in Houston Texas the most glamorous woman in the world had to be my aunt Sultana, or at least she was in my eyes, and the thing that made her so glamorous was her
The Sparkle Teaser Trailer
Declaration Of Principles
“Films should be a positive expression that faith, hope, love, mercy, creativity, and generosity are still important – it is the filmmaker’s responsibility to emphasize the positive qualities of humanity by showing the triumph of good over evil.” Lana Lekarinou.
On the Red Carpet
The Sparkle
Caught in a stifling marriage to a narcissist Sofia has reached her breaking point. Will she trade comfort and security for the unknown? Is she willing to risk her life in order to save it? When all you have is,