My Filmmaking

All the acting books, articles and coaches have all told me the same thing: "Create your own work". I used to push that advice to the side, because I was an actor. Not a filmmaker. Not a writer. But when I finally decided to give it a try, I saw why they all said that. I now understand the industry better. I have gained so much respect for each person that contributes to the creation of a film. I can see a scene from the writers point of view. But most importantly, I'm not sitting around waiting for work to come to me. I'm creating it for myself.

 

I first began with writing scripts. I have written many short films, and I am currently in the process of writing a feature film and a TV series. I began writing because many of the stories that I wanted to see simply weren't out there. So, I decided to write them myself. The majority of the screenplays that I write center around topics that I have personal connection to. For example, I identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and I love to write stories of my community. I currently attend a weekly writing workshop at my acting studio where other students and I exchange scripts and feedback.

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I then decided that I wanted to bring my stories from the page to the screen. My father, Dave Meichsner, works with me on my films. He has a degree in film, and has worked in the industry in the past. With the help of friends I have met through film and theater, we are currently in post-production for two original short films. We are also in the earlier stages of pre-production for our third short film!