10/04/2026
I started a new job a few weeks ago and spent time with my new coworker- again. My beautiful and amazing sorority sister, Callie. She gave me all types of VCU swag.
It was my second year volunteering at the Richmond International Film Festival. I helped run the opening night box office and house along with other shifts throughout the week. Something that brought me back to being house or box office mgr most of college. I pulled from all of my jobs and the training I received- hospitality, operations, acting, and production. I helped others learn what to do at my venue and just pitched in wherever I was needed. I even emceed an intro for one of the showings. 😳
I got to be in row 4 to see one of the screenings- a double feature by a first-time director, Ant Roberson, with “At What Cost” and an established one, Ed Burns with “Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies”. Congratulations to both films for winning awards at the festival. They were both great films and well-deserved accolades. After the Q&A, I waited to speak to Ed. I was a total fangirl. I gushed about the Brothers McMullen and She’s the One on repeat in my house constantly. Didn’t say that exactly but, it’s true.
I told him I appreciated the way he used silence and quiet throughout this film. So many films are focused on the action and lots of noise. He said, “Thank you for saying that.” I was so proud of myself for getting that out.
I asked for a photo. He said, “Of course.” Then he asked, “So what do you do, Wynter?”
“I’m an actor.”
“Do you do that locally?”
Then I had my Jennifer Grey “I carried a watermelon” moment.
“Yeah, I do murder mysteries.”
Like, what?! 🤦🏾♀️😳
What I’m realizing is that I miss the production aspect. I love acting but I seriously don’t mind being behind the scenes helping run things. I know that’s what my business is but I mean in my personal life too. They are intertwined. I don’t know what the future holds but I really want to continue doing these things not just as a volunteer. I really want to do this as long as I can. Using all of my skills. Events and production are calling my name. What to offer? How to say it?