Episode 27. Maylen Calienes! Filmmaker, Founder of the Sundance Latino Filmmakers Network, & Judge with Diversity in Cannes!

Shine Brighter With Liz

Hello There Beautiful Podcasters! Welcome to Episode 27 of Shine Brighter With Liz, A Podcast on Personal growth and lifestyle development!

My intention for Season 2 is to hold space and have conversations with people that I find to be “Lighthouses”- sharing their positive light with the world!

Today’s Guest is Maylen Calienes!

Maylen Calienes, is an award winning filmmaker, actor & producer. She was born in Cuba and raised in Miami, FL where her career began in writing, directing and acting for theatre. She later moved to Los Angeles, CA where she started filmmaking. Maylen has written, directed and produced several films and has worked on other multicultural projects. A movie she executive produced "Esta Es Tu Cuba" is the winner of a Student Academy Award & a DGA Award. She is the founder of the Latino Filmmakers Network which made its debut at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. She also formed MayCal Productions which was established in 2005. Maylen has been a big advocate of diversity in the entertainment industry for many years. She is part of the 'Diversity in Cannes' judging committee and produces the New Normal Reading Series in Hollywood that supports diverse storytellers. Maylen is proud to soon launch her new digital media company "Que Eye TV" alongside with her producing partner Johnny Ray Rodriguez which will be bilingual & focus on inclusive and diverse talents.

Connect with Maylen:

IG:

instagram.com/maylencalienes

instagram.com/latinofilmmakers

instagram.com/queeyetv

instagram.com/maycalproductions

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