Awareness & Inclusion
with Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i
When “Best Friend” won the Awareness Award for the 2017 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, not only were we awarded the sweet triple-pronged trophy, but as the filmmaker I was invited to meet with Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i. Tiffany is the Executive Vice President of Entertainment Diversity, Inclusion and Communications for CBS Entertainment. Here's a recap of how that meeting went. Like a good writer/director I did some research so I could learn a little about Tiffany and he
Best Friend
Best Friend is a family comedy short, about Deirdre, a young girl from New York struggling to accept Los Angeles as her new home. With the help of her family and a very special new friend, things start looking up for Deirdre. The film showcases heart-warming debut performances by Gitane Neil and Andrew “Julian” Alvarado. ABOUT THE PRODUCTION Made for the 2017 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, Best Friend was written, shot, edited and delivered within a crazy 55 hour week
