Almost Fairytales

03/29/2022

12 Years Tackling 12 Minutes

We had a wonderful time the weekend before last at the #Lysistrata Comedy and Film Festival. Our co-owner #JessicaRenslow wrote a blog about our experience getting our film, festival ready and our premiere in New Orleans.
🎬🎭🎤🎥🍿✨
#FilmPremiere
#DirectedByWomen
#NewOrleans
https://jessicarenslowauthor.blogspot.com/2022/03/12-years-tackling-12-minutes.html?m=1

Some projects take longer than others. They follow us around like ghosts tucked away in a cobwebbed attic, popping up to haunt our creative ...

03/26/2022

2022

One of the perks of the #Lysistrata Comedy and Film Festival were head shots by one of our fab fest organizers. If you’re in the New Orleans area definitely go hit her up. She’s got a great eye. 📸
https://www.happyblackchickphoto.com/Lysistrata-Comedy-Festival-/2022?fbclid=IwAR1abTbxuPvACBoopCjPIXowj-yhvvgavcpFWjPoAlENxw8jbMdOEtNsztY
#HeadShots
#HappyBlackChick
#WomenInComedy

Hello, my name is Kechi, and I am more than happy to take your photo!

03/22/2022

Great time networking with some talented funny ladies this weekend.

03/22/2022

Fabulous weekend celebrating women in comedy. Look for our blog on our #Lysistrata
short film festival experience coming soon.
#FilmPremiere
#ComedyShow
#DirectedByWomen

03/19/2022

Get your tix on Eventbrite meow & check out this teaser of our Future is Female Short Films show!

Tomorrow is the big day! Method: A Voice Actor Prepares will premiere at the #Lysistrata Short Film Festival. Check out their fest trailer here.
#ShortFilmFestival
#WomenInComedy
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbJ9AxJF8Fn/?utm_medium=copy_link

03/16/2022

At Lysistrata Comedy Festival, the spotlight is on women and femme comics

#Lysistrata making headlines! We’re looking forward to a weekend of fun films and festivities in New Orleans for “Method: A Voice Actor Prepares” big premiere.
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#FilmPriemiere
#WomenInComedy
#NewOrleans
https://www.nola.com/gambit/events/article_b60f7c82-a16f-11ec-bf4f-e75f13f37a08.html?fbclid=IwAR3bNWAHyhsl_YefaGpMC4KEJXVxBo42-nEpu0-JXB9F0BO4VnUcr6gLtYA

The comedy festival takes place Friday, March 18, through Sunday, March 20, at Hi-Ho Lounge, the AllWays Lounge & Cabaret and Cafe Istanbul.

03/11/2022

Almost Fairytales is excited about "METHOD: A Voice Actor Prepares" big premiere at the #Lysistrata Short Film Fest on Sunday, March 20th. Check out our trailer here!
#FilmTrailer
#FilmPremiere
#ShortFilmFestival

03/08/2022

Future is Female: Short Films | Lysistrata Fest

Looking forward to Method: A Voice Actor Prepares premiering at the #Lysistrata Short Film Festival on Sunday March 20th. Check out their website for more info on all the fresh programming happening during the festival weekend.
🎬🎉💜✌️
#FilmFestival
#DirectedByWomen
#NewOrleansCulture
Http://www.lyscomedyfest.com/shows-shorts

Grab the popcorn! It's showtime! Join us as we watch short films and YOU VOTE for your favorites.

02/28/2022

We are stoked to announce that METHOD: A Voice Actor Prepares has been selected for the WRPN Women’s International Film Festival.
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#FilmFestival
#ComedyWriter
#DirectedByWomen

02/14/2022

Happy #ValentinesDay! We are happy to announce that “Method: A Voice Actor Prepares” has been officially selected for the 2022 @lyscomedyfest. Go show them some love and follow them for updates. We’re looking forward to exploring The Big Easy.
🎬🎉💕
#FilmFestivals
#NewOrleans
#WomenInComedy

01/27/2022

Check out our poster for #AlmostFairytales
latest comedic short, METHOD: A VOICE ACTOR PREPARES has officially been completed. We have submitted it to the festival circuit, please send good vibes. Click on the link in our bio or go to jessicarenslow.com/method for more info!
#ShortFilm
#DirectedByWomen
#Satire

10/30/2021

If you’re looking for something to stimulate your little pumpkins’ you can check out the October edition of Cricket Media’s
Muse Magazine. October’s theme is “The Science of Fear.” Our co-owner’s first full feature article for them is called “Why You Get Goosebumps.”
(You can read more about her writing at jessicarenslow.com) Go to
https://cricketmedia.com to check out all the cool magazines they have available for kids of all ages.
🎃💀🔮🎃✍️👻✨
#STEAMeducation
#MiddleGrade
#HappyHalloween

03/06/2021

Home - Cricket Media

Look for our co-owner, Jessica Renslow’s, latest article for Cricket Media’s 🦗 Muse Magazine coming out this September. (You can read more about her writing at jessicarenslow.com)
https://cricketmedia.com
#MiddleGradeFiction

Join a World of Reading and Online Learning Cricket® is a global education company creating high-quality print and multi-media products for children, families, mentors, teachers, and partners that improve learning opportunities for everyone. Led by our 9 award-winning children’s magazines and our...

08/15/2020

Mr. Clean, Home Wrecker

Hard to believe six years ago we premiered our comedic short, #MrCleanHomewrecker at the historic El Cid Theater for their shorts festival. You can click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrk_tr3X6tQ&sns=em to check it out for free.
#DirectedByWomen
#IndieFilm
#SupportLocalArtists

Mr. Clean aids a bored homemaker in her housework which results in more than a professional relationship. Starring Andrew Renslow, Alana Jordan and Chris Dor...

08/07/2020

Free videos by Dr Kim of Kim Holistic Foot & Ankle Center

#FlashBackFriday
Did you know during Covid-19 #trail usage has been up 200%? #Hiking is a great way to practice social distancing and get some sunshine during this pandemic. If your feet are feeling sore from getting more use, please check out the free #educational #ShortFilm series we produced for holistic pediatrist, Dr. Kim of California. He’s focused on helping end the #Heel #Pain Epidemic (also known as #PlantarFasciitis) naturally. Click on this link https://kimfoot.com/free-videos/.
#HolisticHealing
#TrailHiking
#EducationalResources

Dr. Kim has produced several videos to help you with feet problems and wellness. You can find these videos for free on our website.

08/03/2020

Our co-owner Jessica Renslow received a 2020 Individual Advancement Grant from the #IndianaArtsCommission. A Last year when she submitted her pitch the original grant had her attending a conference. With Covid-19 adjustments she was able to do a DIY retreat and an online course. Thank you to IAC for allowing for these adjustments. She has created her pitch package and has started the book submissions process for her middle grade novel.

05/02/2020

Amid coronavirus, Trevor Noah pays his furloughed crew’s salaries out of his own pocket

Classy ✌️💜

While Noah is shooting “The Daily Show” remotely, he's personally paying the salaries of 25 crew members who can't contribute to the remote version of the show, such as studio camera operators and other techs.

01/03/2020

Public Domain Day 2020: These 95-Year-Old Works Are Now Free to Use

As of January 1, 2020, these pieces of work are available for use in the public domain.
#PublicDomainDay
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/akwd7b/best-of-public-domain-day-2020?utm_source=mbfbads&fbclid=IwAR02camk4-KeDvvyHUlrSoxU0cQk3yTMmj3aTVF5QZyTTU-FSvwOdptufDU

In the US, everything copyrighted by artists and authors who died in 1924 is entered into the public domain as of January 1, 2020.

12/03/2019

Great time at City Life Center in Gary, Indiana, today! Our co-owner, #JessicaRenslow, taught three #FlashFiction Workshops back to back. We had 49 participants. Thanks to Reflective Teaching for donating materials and the Indiana Arts Commission for sponsoring the workshop.
#NaNoWriMo
#MeaningfulEducation
#IndianaDunesNPS

11/27/2019

Our co-owner #JessicaRenslow had a great time presenting about National Novel Writing Month and her debut novel, #DragonflyDetectives, at November’s Art in Focus.
#NaNoWriMo

11/22/2019

Great time at Steel City Academy in Gary, Indiana, today! Our co-owner, #JessicaRendlow, taught two National Novel Writing Month Workshops back to back. We had 53 participants and 3 helpers. Thanks to Reflective Teaching for donating materials and the Indiana Arts Commission for sponsoring the workshop.
#NaNoWriMo
#MeaningfulEducation
#IndianaDunesNPS

11/10/2019

Great turnout at yesterday’s National Novel Writing Month Workshop. We had 15 participants and 6 helpers. The kids came from Gary, Hobart, East Chicago, Hebron, Chesterton, Portage and La Porte. Thanks to The Douglas Center for being our host site, Reflective Teaching for donating materials and the IAC for sponsoring the workshop. Shout out to my teaching assistant, the very talented Dani Sïpp, for donating her time to help mentor children from across The Dunes.
#NaNoWriMo
#MeaningfulEducation
#IndianaDunesNPS

10/24/2019

Congressional Record presentation honoring Mr. Steve Tamayo

Congratulations Steven Tamayo! #AlmostFairytales had the pleasure of interviewing him for our documentary last summer. Teaching culture through play is a key focus of Steven Tamayo’s life’s work. While filming we explored this concept. Tamayo is a #Lakota artist and educator living outside Omaha. His work has been shown internationally and he taught at #StandingRock during the #NoDAPL movement. He currently has an exhibit at the #Smithsonian featuring #handgames from a variety of Native American cultures. This exhibit has been displayed for five years and it just got recontracted for another 15.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/congressional-record-presentation-honoring-mr-steve-tamayo-tickets-78257045931?fbclid=IwAR2hE12f0ApZc7-bavmqu0LB_vbmSQiwqL2TXPzMpqJo8TX-8OqtN1A_3Vw

Congressional Record Presentation Honoring Mr. Steve Tamayo Native American Heritage Month 2019

07/06/2019

These Teens Started Podcasting As A Hobby, Then It Turned Into Serious Journalism

A few years ago Our co-owner, #JessicaRenslow, volunteered to teach a podcasting class at a high school in Gary, Indiana. Three of the original students decided to continue on and have a club devoted to the craft of digital storytelling. They've been harnessing their narrative ever since. They won the The New York Times Student Podcast contest (out of 675 entries) and were just interviewed about environmental equity on NPR All Things Considered. You can listen to Audie and them here:
https://www.npr.org/2019/07/05/739052009/these-teens-started-podcasting-as-a-hobby-then-it-turned-into-serious-journalism?fbclid=IwAR0ROwksuosLDe-GsTOfBWO0CiFP_WNwRrarADErsfAocKCJUy5S93Dplk4
#DirectedByWomen

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with three students from Gary, Ind., about their podcast which looked at plans for a waste management facility next to their school.

06/07/2019

Standing Rock | The Calumet Roundtable - 305

#FlashBackFriday to Dr. Eve Bottando and Almost Fairytales co-owner, Jessica Renslow, aka Renslow4TheRegion, getting interviewed on The Calumet Roundtable to discuss "Mini Wiconi: Water is Life": Our collaborative documentary project in the works between #AlmostFairytales and some amazing community partners. We were out in North Dakota and on the Great Sioux Reservation during the #NoDAPL movement and have been interviewing Lakota artists and advocates, community policing experts and historians as we move to completing this documentary. Click on the link in our bio today to watch the full interview, or go here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDsCojygH5w&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop
#MniWiconi
#DirectedByWomen

Guests Dr. Eve Bottando and Jessica Renslow discuss their new documentary exploring the Standing Rock protests and the connection to Northwest Indiana. “The ...

05/14/2019

More than 150 Influential Women of Northwest Indiana award finalists named

Our co-owner, #JessicaRenslow, is a finalist in the Media Marketing category. Congrats to all the nominees and finalists.
#AlmostFairytalesFilms
#DirectedByWomen
https://www.nwitimes.com/business/more-than-influential-women-of-northwest-indiana-award-finalists-named/article_14d5d276-8192-54b3-9e78-d35544dc871d.html?fbclid=IwAR2Z--zUE9_Er48IGc6ZUjFotsknTP_XarRmAU0OHXnEaRRqioVH-SK_aR8

More than 150 finalists have been nominated for Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards, one of the Region's biggest annual professional awards galas.

04/17/2019

The Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative is a statewide Initiative out of the Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Makes. Almost Fairytales has helped document this initiative in Lake County for the past 3 years. A number of community organizations, small businesses and individuals partner to take medical volunteers into barbershops throughout Lake County and perform free health screening on everyone in the barbershop.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-black-barbershop-st-0408-story.html

03/08/2019

We could not be prouder of our intern Danielle Sipp. Yesterday was #GreatLakesDay in DC. Danielle was there to advocate for two subjects near and dear to our hearts; clean water access and active tourism for all. We have 2 documentaries coming out this year covering each of these issues. Both of which she has contributed to. On this International Women’s Day we want to highlight Danielle for her efforts.We love this year's theme, #BalanceForBetter. We hope someday we have a more equitable world for young leaders like her. We 💕mentoring the next generation of filmmakers. Interesting fact, according to the MPAA 2017, women compose 50% of major motion picture film goers in the US. Of the top 100 grossing films of 2017 only 8% were directed by women and #KathrynBigalow is still the only woman to ever win an Oscar for Best Director. Almost Fairytales is actively working to correct that inequity this generation and for our up and coming directors of tomorrow.
#IWD2019
#DirectedByWomem
#MentorshipMatters

02/14/2019

Uh oh guys and gals...
#80sKids

01/24/2019

In honor of "Throw Back Thursday" we posted this album about our world premiere of “Radio Renaissance” at the 2017 Praxis Film Festival. Today marks the day we got our acceptance notification. We road tripped to historic Goldsboro NC and had an epic long weekend. If you ever get a chance to check out this little gem, it’s worth the trip! Two years later we’re still smiling about their hospitality. Looking forward to festival season. We have 3 films in post production this year. 2019 should be productive 🎥
#DirectedByWomen