Howdy Bitch Talkers! We're taking you back to the March 22 online event that we hosted for San Francisco non-profit WeXL with film financier Chiquita Banks, Esq. We were drawn to host this event because filmmakers and/or creatives need to understand insider knowledge of how projects get made in Hollywood - let's get rid of the gatekeepers already! Chiquita has a wealth of knowledge of how film projects are funded, how streaming has taken over the industry, how Covid changed the way we watch everything, the right and wrong ways (and when) to vet projects, the ways in which filmmakers should educate themselves on what it takes to make a film (first stop - create a budget!), and so much more. We're also excited to be in partnership with WeXL! WeXL is a non-profit that focuses on uplifting  non-normative voices in the media and arts world. WeXL is run by a truly badass Filipina named Arabella DeLucco whose commitment to diverse storytelling is contagious. If you are looking for a way in to support the arts, please join us at WeXL's FUNdraising event on Thursday, May 19 at 111 Minna in SF. We'll be there celebrating diverse creators and supporting the work WeXL promotes through their platforms. Plus the legend DJ Umami will be spinning records. It's gonna be the jam. Links below to follow Chiquita and to get your ticket! WeXL Thursday, May 19 FUNdraiser Event at 111 Minna: https://bit.ly/3M28v9AFollow Chiquita Banks on Instagram  and LinkedIn --Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 600 episodes without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and thank you for being vaxxed and masked!--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions