#shema jones

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The AXE Collective Vanguard Honours, hosted during the Toronto International Film Festival®, will showcase 3 directors and their films, chosen from 400+ submissions.  

The 3 AXE Collective members will be mentored by award-winning artist John Legend and acclaimed film and TV producer, director, writer Mark Duplass. 

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“My mom, mentor and hero­ine of mine, passed her love and passion for film on to me, in many different mediums. She pushed me. She cried with me. She’s invested more in myself and my films than any other individual I know. She’s believed in me since I was a little girl, turning to tell her, ‘I want to act, sing, and dance mommy.’ She loves me and my love of film. 

 My mom, Climmie Hurd­Jones, inspires me to #FindMyMagic everyday. I inherited most of my film aspirations from her and am carrying out her dreams, as well as my own.” 

 - Shema Jones, AXE Collective filmmaker, who will be screening work at the AXE Collective Vanguard Honours during the Toronto International Film Festival®, talking about her inspiration and how she got into the industry. You can watch her film, selected by award-winning artist John Legend and acclaimed film and TV producer, director, writer Mark Duplass, “A Love Undefined,” here.

 ®Toronto International Film Festival Inc. used under license.

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“I found my magic when I took the leap and fully carried out the idea to wear all the hats; to write, produce, direct, star in, and promo my own production.”

–Shema Jones, 1 of 3 AXE Collective filmmakers screening their work at the AXE Collective Vanguard Honours during the Toronto International Film Festival this year. Shema will be mentored by award-winning artist John Legend and acclaimed film and TV producer, director, writer Mark Duplass.

#FindYourMagic

[justshemababy]

‘All good things, come to a new beginning. Or so I’ve encountered. ☕’ - Shema J.

www.justshemababy.com