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''Stories are lies in search of the truth.''
-Guillermo del Toro
I am interested in new worlds and the
weird and wonderful characters that reside there.
I am hungry for collaborations that broaden my perspective and nourish both the makers and the watchers. I am interested in grand gestures, poetry, expressionism, fantasy, grit, and hard truths. I am an activist, a feminist, a Southern woman, a former Barbie, an eager student, a doodler and a dreamer.
I am interested in social justice and learning from those whose histories and inspirations are different from my own.
weird and wonderful characters that reside there.
I am hungry for collaborations that broaden my perspective and nourish both the makers and the watchers. I am interested in grand gestures, poetry, expressionism, fantasy, grit, and hard truths. I am an activist, a feminist, a Southern woman, a former Barbie, an eager student, a doodler and a dreamer.
I am interested in social justice and learning from those whose histories and inspirations are different from my own.
Layne Marie Williams is an award winning director/filmmaker located in Chicago, IL. As the President/Founder/Creative Director of “Women Of The Now,” a video and event production company in Chicago, she creates socially-woke, femme-driven content. As a production company, WOTN is committed to female-driven narratives and fiercely complex female characters. In the process, Women of The Now creates platforms for women to develop their production skills, hone their talents, and strengthen their voices. Layne Marie is also the Co-Founder of The Women's Film Festival in Philadelphia, PA. TWFF is currently gearing up for its fourth year and showcases work by and about women all over the world. As a writer/director Layne Marie’s film DollFace has been selected by seven film festivals and honored with the Award of Recognition: Women Filmmakers by The IndieFEST as well as Best Actress in A Short Film by Dreams Come True Film Festival. Layne Marie is currently in pre-production for her upcoming short film Scutly, a quirky meditation on the power of friendship and its ability to bridge our differences. Hailing originally from Montgomery, Alabama, Layne Marie thinks of herself as a "rebel belle" and holds an unwavering belief that art can change the world.
