Ep 03: Documentary Filmmaking and the Passion for Storytelling featuring Makayla Wheeler

<p>In this episode Kel chats down with Makayla Wheeler - a #femalefilmmaker based in Melbourne Florida. Makayla started her creative pursuits at the age of 13, and ten years later owns and operates her own production company -MGW Productions - creating a variety of films and spearheading her own documentaries and short films. Her work exemplifies the art formed when filmmaking, adventure and purpose intersect. </p><p>In this episode they discuss:<br>- Makayla's inspiration and start in filmmaking at a young age<br>- Developing confidence as a young filmmaker and business owner<br>- Defining Makayla's filmmaking style + mission of MGW Productions<br>- Makayla's creative process<br>- Documentary filmmaking &amp; storytelling<br>- Evolution &amp; mission of MGW Productions<br>- Makayla's upcoming projects <br>- Finding purpose through your work<br>- Balance of passion projects and work <br>- How you can support Makayla as a filmmaker<br>- Other #femalefilmmakers to look out for</p><p>CONNECT w/ MAKAYLA<br>✩ instagram: @mgwpro<br>✩ website: ​https://www.mgwpro.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 female filmmaker 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=QUFFLUhqbVZ4V2xuOWU5VkdSS3d6cjllOFNEU3VtbmI1Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttX3loMnlwa1E5ZHhTR0o4ZFJ0cGtOdlB3VEFtTlJhT0lOZURZMlZaQm1TZUZYQ2w3UDB3dUdfY19fMXJFMHRQQUpTYVpkRmh3SXZrWVZIZkNSdFdmdWpkazVDdjA5NGVWa3hUSnpTMHZIU0tFMHNSSQ&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.riverside.fm%2F%3Fvia%3Dkel%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B">http://www.riverside.fm/?via=kel​​​​​​</a></p><p>✩ Camera: <a href="https://amzn.to/3v6s0p4">https://amzn.to/3v6s0p4</a></p><p>✩ Lens: <a href="https://amzn.to/3v6srjc">https://amzn.to/3v6srjc</a></p><p>✩