“ Pick up the camera and start. Don't let small minds tell you there's no future in film and keep moving forward ”
— Channelle Ashley
The Interview Q&A
Where are you primarily based out of?
Georgia.
What role do you typically play on set?
Cinematographer.
How long have you been working in the film industry? Where did you get your start?
March 2020 I started school and I graduate March 2023
Who is your biggest inspiration? What have they taught you?
Shewolf films on Instagram she has the attitude and creativity I inspire to be when I graduate . She is confident in her work and never let's anyone doubt her ability
Where do you draw your inspiration from?
When I need to learn more about my equipment and find new ways to build my rig to my liking, I spend time searching hashtags which leads me to pages of more film makers and tutorials. I follow the ones who I can learn from and know I can pull from their knowledge and apply it to what I want to do
What’s are some of the biggest things you’ve accomplished in your career so far?
For me it's just starting in this without any prior knowledge of film but drawn to the possibilities it offers especially the creative freedom
Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now? (No dream is too big!)
5 years from now I hope I have networked enough and I am starting to find myself in wild life videograpy projects just finishing my journey with events weddings and real estate. My kids will all be in school and I will have the time to step into filming out in nature.
If you had one piece of advice for a woman who wants to get started in the film industry what it would be?
To pick up the camera and start. Don't let small minds tell you there's no future in film and keep moving forward