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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 6h

I am tired of failing when it comes to a writing and acting career. The NOs add up.

I won’t give up my film career though. The fibromyalgia didn’t stop me. The struggling with mental health didn’t stop me. Being a poor filmmaker didn’t either.

Click the link.

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 9h

I never thought it would struggle with mental health this long or fibromyalgia. I always thought they would go away.

But they change you and make you see the world differently.

Don’t understand? Allow The Woman Who Knows to help.

#filmsky

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 11h

I’ve learned a lot as I made my own short films. It’s been hard and expensive, but I’m learning a lot.

I’m on Patreon. Check out what I learned from filmmaking.

#filmsky

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Making my Own Short Films | Alicia McClendon

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 12h

I’m not signing up for any more film business or film industry classes or coaching or anything because it’s a waste of money and you get no support right after.

I’m a poor writer and filmmaker. Yet I’m investing in you and you can’t invest in me? Okay.

👍🏾

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 16h

I struggle with chronic widespread pain-fibromyalgia- and w/ with my mental health.

That’s why I wanted to show it on film what it’s like to make choices or behave a certain way or why we cope the way we do.

The Woman Who Knows will show you.

#filmsky

www.kickstarter.com/projects/amm...

THE WOMAN WHO KNOWS Feature Film

A psychological thriller raises awareness of fibromyalgia and mental health while entertaining with a murder mystery.

www.kickstarter.com

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 21h

We launched crowdfunding for The Woman Who Knows.

A psychological thriller that raises awareness of the debilitating and invisible illness fibromyalgia and mental health.

I struggle with both. Life can get hard. Not making a film is harder.

Support. #filmsky

www.kickstarter.com/projects/amm...

THE WOMAN WHO KNOWS Feature Film

A psychological thriller raises awareness of fibromyalgia and mental health while entertaining with a murder mystery.

www.kickstarter.com

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 3d

Want to support a woman in film?

Subscribe to my newsletter because we are launching a crowdfunding campaign for The Woman Who Knows, a psychological thriller murder mystery that shines light on invisible illness like fibromyalgia and mental health.

#filmsky

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Contact

www.aliciamcclendon.com

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you! Yes! 🙌🏾

Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 4d

If I see one more established writer, actor, producer, or filmmaker post, “Work on your craft” or “Keep writing”, Imma lose it.

Follow my Facebook page for The Woman Who Knows feature film by the way!

#filmsky

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 4d

I love how life is so confusing and stressful and painful, but when I’m writing or making films, life is beautiful.

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 4d

Absolutely. If he did it and is still doing it, then he is that. I had to learn this myself though since I’m not doing it full time or money isn’t pouring in.

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 4d

Perhaps I need to find the confidence to say I am a writer and filmmaker. Actor too. I am not aspiring. I just am.

And The Woman Who Knows will be my first feature film.

Want to support? Don’t just like the post. Follow our Facebook page.

#filmsky

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 4d

I’m tired of feeling like I’m not trying enough when I’m giving everything I have to pursue a writing and acting career in film.

But I’ll keep at it.

We launch crowdfunding for The Woman Who Knows feature film in 4 days!

Watch the pitch video here. Support.

#filmsky

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The Woman Who Knows Pitch Video

YouTube video by Alicia McClendon

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 5d

I think being a writer and actor is the absolute best, and most actors and writers are not both, but I got you!

Learn what I learned about acting.

#filmsky

www.patreon.com/posts/140629...

Being an Actor and Writer | Alicia McClendon

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 7d

Want to support a BIPOC woman in film? Follow the Facebook page of The Woman Who Knows feature film!

We launch crowdfunding in 1 week for the psychological thriller murder mystery that highlights fibromyalgia and mental health.

Let’s make a movie 🎥!

#filmsky

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 7d

The Woman Who Knows is a psychological thriller murder mystery that shines light on fibromyalgia and mental health. I struggle with both.

Crowdfunding launches on October 14th. Want to support? Subscribe to my newsletter.

Yes, 🫵🏾

#filmsky

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 8d

I’ve been taking an acting class for 2 years now and I can honestly tell you…acting isn’t as easy as you think it is.

I’m on Patreon! Support by becoming a member and read what I have to say about being a writer who is also an actor.

#filmsky

www.patreon.com/posts/140629...

Being an Actor and Writer | Alicia McClendon

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 8d

I look back on old monologues I’ve done, and I cringe. As an actor, taking an acting class is the best thing I could’ve done.

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 8d

I’m learning so much about marketing one’s film, but it still feels impossible. Learn what I learned.

I’m on Patreon! See what I have to say about marketing.

#filmsky

www.patreon.com/posts/139969...

Marketing Your Film | Alicia McClendon

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 9d

I’m so sorry you can relate. And thank you so much. Let’s keep up the fight!

Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 10d

Fibromyalgia won’t take me out, but goodness. It almost did when I was in college.

I’m producing The Woman Who Knows, a psychological thriller murder mystery that shines on it and mental health.

Want to support a black woman in film? Subscribe to my newsletter.

www.aliciamcclendon.com/contact-1/

Contact

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 10d

People are getting sick with Covid.

Perfect time to watch the short film, Last Breath, that was made for the Public Health Film Festival.

Please see a doctor if you ever feel ill. Your life is more than a hospital bill.

#filmsky

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Last Breath Short Film

YouTube video by Alicia McClendon

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 10d

I posted how black women deserve to be in more leading roles, and I may get cancelled or I may never get literary representation, but we do.

We exist.

By the way, I’m not just a writer and filmmaker. I’m an actor too.

#filmsky

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Alicia McClendon’s Demo Reel

YouTube video by Alicia McClendon

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 10d

Want to support a black woman in film? Follow our Facebook page for The Woman Who Knows.

I struggle with fibromyalgia and mental health and I want to raise awareness of them as I entertain and educate with a psychological thriller murder mystery.

#filmsky

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Alicia McClendon @qtarantino.bsky.social · 11d

25 more follows, and I’ll have 575 followers for the Facebook page of The Woman Who Knows psychological thriller murder mystery feature film!

Hit that follow button and support a black woman in film!

#filmsky

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