Ep 06: Creating Space for Herself and Others in the Film Industry featuring Debbie Vu of IronWorx Media

<p>Welcome to another episode of "She's in Focus", a podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering #femalefilmmakers​​​​ and video creators from all walks of life and on every step of their creative journey. </p><p>In this episode Kel sits down with Debbie Vu - filmmaker and founder of IronWorx Media. She creates documentary and narrative films for non profits and mission based small businesses, and has a mission to inspire and educate young, diverse filmmakers through her internship program.</p><p>In this episode they discuss:<br>- Debbie's origin story (writing, directing, acting, journalism, documentary filmmaking)<br>- Navigating and managing mental illness<br>- The formation of IronWorx Media<br>- Knowing your worth and pricing your work<br>- The balance between making money as a business and working with small budgets<br>- The mission behind IronWorx Media<br>- Producing documentary films and scripted content<br>- Empowering through internship/mentorship program <br>- Giving opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds<br>- Characteristics of a good candidate for IronWorx Media's internship program<br>- The biggest struggle Debbie faces working with clients in the non profit sector<br>- How to make an interview subject feel comfortable being vulnerable<br>- Debbie's biggest advice for beginner filmmakers<br>- Where you can find Debbie Vu &amp; IronWorx Media<br>- Debbie's upcoming projects<br>- How you can support Debbie as a filmmaker</p><p>CONNECT w/ DEBBIE<br>✩ instagram: @ironworxmedianc<br>✩ website: https://www.ironworxmedia.com/</p><p>CONNECT w/ KEL<br>✩ instagram: @therealkelgrant <br>✩ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelgrantnj<br>✩ business/collaboration/sponsorship inquiries: kelgrantt@gmail.com</p><p>If you or someone you know is a #femalefilmmaker​ and would like to be a featured guest on the podcast, send an email to the address above :)</p><p>MY GEAR: </p><p>✩ Podcast Software: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVZ4V2xuOW