She Called Action

She Called Action aims to broaden the scope of how women are viewed in filmmaking, the entertainment industry, and society through powerful storytelling, educational opportunities, and professional advocacy.

Interview with Lauren Finerman 04/16/2021

Interview with Lauren Finerman Director, Choreographer and Dancer, Lauren Finerman chats about her journey from dance to directing and shares how she chased the vision for her short film Paper Birds. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/18744353

Interview with Kayden Phoenix 03/29/2021

Interview with Kayden Phoenix Writer, Director and Graphic Novelist, Kayden Phoenix uses her super strength of identification to advocate for Latina Women. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/18517169

Interview with Alissa Rooney 03/15/2021

Interview with Alissa Rooney A fantastic, young cinematographer shares about her journey from being in a dark room with film to learning how to create light, the talented Alissa Rooney makes this short interview a delight to listen to. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/18333659

Interview with Miranda Bailey 03/08/2021

Interview with Miranda Bailey Producer, Director and talented Actress, Miranda Bailey chats with show host about her journey and shares the origin story of her website TheCherryPicks - the go-to place for the female perspective on film. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/18231341

Interview with Liz Manashil 02/25/2021

Interview with Liz Manashil Rodes Phire gets a little "fan girl" with the talented and resourceful filmmaker Liz Manashil. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/18085655

Interview with Ashley Maria 01/08/2021

Interview with Ashley Maria Ashley Maria is a director and writer located in Los Angeles, CA. She received her MFA from the , is the recipient of the prestigious Directors Guild of America award, and most recently, she was recognized as the “Best New Director” at the DTLA Film Festival. Best known for her films and media work, including the comedy & horror shorts — Friday Night Fright and Volcano Girl, and her 2020 breakthrough production , Ashley is also an advocate for advancing women’s opportunities. She is a North American delegate to the – the principal global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and the advancement of women. When not on set, Ashley is a directing instructor at UCLA’s Film School and a sound instructor at the American Film Institute’s Young Women in Film program. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/17474333

Interview with Jessica Redish 11/28/2020

Interview with Jessica Redish Director, Choreographer, all-around Hustler and creative, Jessica Redish chats with Rodes Phire about her unique journey into Directing with movement infusion. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16983581

Interview with Foster Wilson 11/21/2020

Interview with Foster Wilson Tisch trained actress turned successful, burgeoning director, Foster Wilson shares her journey with Rodes Phire. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16897010

Interview with Leslie Zemeckis 11/13/2020

Interview with Leslie Zemeckis Author, Documentarian, Actress and fellow female empowerer, Leslie Zemeckis chats with Rodes about what inspired her documentaries and why it is so important to support other women. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16800350

Interview with Christine T. Berg 11/06/2020

Interview with Christine T. Berg Powerful, empowering and dynamic, writer | director Christine T. Berg shares her journey as she reflects upon turning obstacles into opportunities. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16712564

Interview with Jenn Page 10/30/2020

Interview with Jenn Page Heart On Fire Production's founder, Director and Producer Jenn Page talks about being a creative, learning to say no and what you should say yes to, totally worth the listen! /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16611008

Interview with Cameo Wood 10/23/2020

Interview with Cameo Wood Award-winning Director, Producer and all-around inspiring filmmaker, Cameo Wood talks about how she incorporates her love of sci-fi, teaching and learning into her films. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16524632

Interview with Cristen Coppen 10/16/2020

Interview with Cristen Coppen Actress, entrepreneur and just the sweetest babe ever, Cristen Coppen dishes with Rodes about her journey into Hollywood and how it lead to her developing Lip Lush, her vaginal oil line. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16434725

Interview with Crystal Kelley 10/10/2020

Interview with Crystal Kelley Cinematographer, Drone Operator and wonderful tradeswoman, Crystal Kelley shares her insight on filmmaking, diversity and collaboration. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16350167

Interview with Ashley Kolodner 10/03/2020

Interview with Ashley Kolodner Photographer, model, street artist and an all-around incredible person, Ashley Kolodner shares her wild journey of being an artist. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16255076

Interview with Miraya Berke 09/25/2020

Interview with Miraya Berke Rom-Com Fest creator and an absolutely delightful woman, Miraya Berke shares her experience in launching a film festival. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16155560

Interview with Molly Schoneveld 09/18/2020

Interview with Molly Schoneveld The Storied Group's President, Molly Schoneveld, dishes on Public Relations, being a business owner and the importance of developing crafting a story around your image. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/16060487

Interview with Virginia Williams 09/11/2020

Interview with Virginia Williams /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/15979991

Interview with Kristen Henry King 09/04/2020

Interview with Kristen Henry King Kristen Henry King shares her wisdom on acting, branding, performing and chasing your dream. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/15891875

Season 2 Kick-off with Rodes Phire 08/26/2020

Season 2 Kick-off with Rodes Phire Podcast Producer Mackenzie Jeffrey chats with Show Host Rodes Phire. She dives in deep, asking Rodes why she change her name, how she manages her day and what she plans for Season 2. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/15770579

She Called Action - 35 Pilot Contest Winners Sarah Smith-Williams & Ellie Jepperson 07/06/2020

She Called Action - 35 Pilot Contest Winners Sarah Smith-Williams & Ellie Jepperson "Bloodrite" The Pilot Script. Written by: Sarah Smith-Williams & Ellie Jepperson Recorded at: Manhattan Beach Studios Directed by: Rodes Phire Produced by: Frankie Ingrassia Associate Producer: Mackenzie Jeffrey Read by: Bill Ferris Rachel Michiko Whitney Melanie Keller Cheray O'Neal Dominic Lee David Tarr /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/15097052

Interview with Tara Hein-Phillips 06/21/2020

Interview with Tara Hein-Phillips In this episode Cheryl Rodes interviews Tara Hein-Phillips of Sundance Collab. They discuss the creation of Sundance Collab and Tara's professional journey. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/8390798

Interview with Amanda Brown 06/21/2020

Interview with Amanda Brown In this episode Cheryl Rodes interviews Amanda Brown, a high school friend and now Director of Play by Play for ESPNLA 710. They discuss what it's like for a woman in a dominantly male industry, traveling with the lakers, and other perks of working in the sports industry. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/8476430

Interview with Allison Rushton 06/21/2020

Interview with Allison Rushton In this episode Cheryl Rodes interviews Allison Rushton, a talented second assistant director who has worked on many of our favorite shows. Allison shares what it's like working with talent, what exactly an assistant director does, and some of the crazy events that occur when working on set. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/8573519

Interview with Brooke Wilkinson Waldrop 06/21/2020

Interview with Brooke Wilkinson Waldrop In this interview Cheryl Rodes interviews Brooke Wilkinson Waldrop, a talented employment lawyer who walked out of the Utah bar exam to go to film school and then after graduating became a lawyer. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/8664542

Interview with Kandeyce Jorden 06/21/2020

Interview with Kandeyce Jorden In this episode Cheryl Rodes interviews Kandeyce Jorden, a documentarian behind the film Girl. Join us as she shares her journey filming a documentary and following some of the world's largest female DJs. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/8745542

Interview with Lauren Selman 06/21/2020

Interview with Lauren Selman In this episode Cheryl Rodes interviews Lauren Selman the Logistics and Production Manager for the Academy of Motion Pictures of Arts and Sciences. They discuss Lauren's passion about being environmentally conscious and diversity in the workplace. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/8837426

Interview with Torrie Rosenzweig 06/21/2020

Interview with Torrie Rosenzweig In this interview Cheryl Rodes interviews Torrie Rosenzweig, Director of Talent Development for USC and a former professor of Cheryl's. From her documentary all the way to her life as a mom these two discuss everything. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/9015830

Interview with Katrelle Kindred 06/21/2020

Interview with Katrelle Kindred In this interview Cheryl Rodes talks with Katrelle Kindred. Katrelle attended film school with Cheryl and continued on to write, direct, and produce her own short film. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/9096941

Interview with Brittany Jo Flores 06/21/2020

Interview with Brittany Jo Flores In this episode Cheryl Rodes interviews Brittany Jo Flores, a talented writer and fascinating storyteller. They discuss her work on various shows and Brittany's shares her wisdom on working and writing. /episode/index/show/shecalledaction/id/8929226

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