S3 Ep 6: Experience is the Best Teacher with Juanesta “Winnie” Holmes
Release Date: 11/09/2021
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info_outlineJuanesta Carlota Holmes made her directorial debut on the Netflix series “Family Reunion” shot at Paramount Studios. Coincidentally it is the place where Juanesta, well-known as “Winnie” began her television career. As a Writer’s Assistant/Script Coordinator, Juanesta worked on sketch comedy shows, such as “In Living Color”, and a variety of sitcoms. While working on “Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” she was offered a chance to Script Supervise two episodes of the show. This launched her Script Supervisor career. Juanesta has worked as a Script Supervisor on numerous TV shows (both multi-camera and episodic), commercials and features for over 30 years. She has worked closely with a variety of actors such as, Will Smith, Morris Chestnut, L.L. Cool J, Wendell Pierce, Alfre Woodard, Salma Hayek, Owen Wilson, Steve Harvey, Cedric The Entertainer, Christian Slater, Annie Potts, John Goodman, Tia Mowry, Kevin Hart, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jaina Ortiz, Damon Wayans, Eddie Cibrian to name a few.
Juanesta has also worked as an Associate Director/Camera Coordinator on a few sitcoms, such as “The Steve Harvey Show”, “Girlfriends” and most recently “Family Reunion”. She was promoted on Family Reunion from Associate Director to Director. Juanesta is currently slated to direct more episodes of Family Reunion. #theentouragepodcast
During this episode, she shares:
- How to pair textbook education with life experience
- Creating opportunities for yourself and others that do not exist
- What script supervisors do on set and behind the scenes
Social media:
- Juanesta “Winnie” Holmes’ on Instagram: @winamorlove
- The Entourage Podcast Website: theentouragepodcast.com
- The Entourage Podcast on Instagram: @theentouragepodcast
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Intro/Outro Music:
“Waiting IV” by Celeste Betton
- Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage
- Instagram: @celestebetton
- Facebook: Celeste Betton
Who this episode is for: writers, filmmakers, script supervisors, actors, directors, associate directors, producers, production assistants