Josie Meléndez on Breaking Into Film Criticism and Entertainment Journalism while Advocating for Female-Driven Latinx and Caribbean Stories Ellas

How do you advocate for stories that need to be amplified and recognized? In episode 67 of Ellas, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Josie Meléndez who driven by love for her culture, she approaches storytelling while dedicating her life and career to advocate for female-driven Latinx and Caribbean stories to be amplified in film. Josie is an entertainment journalist and founder of Film Posers, a platform hosted by four Boricuas dedicated to analyzing film and television from their cultural perspective. Listen to this episode to discover what stopped Josie from dropping out of SCAD twice, going to Cannes Film Festival, and the importance of networking across to help your peers rise alongside you. 
 
Read the blog here
 
-*-*-*-
Follow Josie!
Follow Josie on Twitter
Follow Josie on Letterboxd
Listen to Film Posers
Follow Film Posers on Twitter
Watch Film Posers on YouTube
Follow Film Posers on Facebook
 
Continue the conversation
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Check out our podcast services
Advertise with Ellas Media
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Support Ellas on Buy Me a Coffee
Our podcast theme song is from Sro
Our music is from Epidemic Sound, start your free trial