Johnston ’ s Telling “ STORIES Worth Telling ”
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WOMEN OF CONCERN PROFESSIONALS STRATEGIC
Johnston ’ s Telling “ STORIES Worth Telling ”
Susan Johnston ’ s career in media began when she was a preteen ( only eleven years old ) she appeared in the original film , Great Gatsby that starred the late Robert Redford . Since that time Johnston continued to work the ends and outs of traditional media ( television , film , and stage ). Name it she did it from acting , singing , casting , producing and is on the cutting edge of what is now termed new media . In our Oovoo ( video conferencing ) interview with Johnston , I asked her to define New Media and she summed it up very simply as the medium that one ’ s chooses to produce media . New Media Film Festival has 18 different categories of media produced on new technology , iPhone , iPad and the Smartphone . In our eyes she ’ s an authority . Johnston prides herself on platforming , showcasing and honoring ‘ stories worth telling ’ but will not sugar coat for any production that does not meet the standards of her 4 year old film festival .
The 4th Annual NMFF June 11-12 2013 .
Susan Johnston , CEO / Founder Susan Johnston Casting New Media Film Festival WOCPSCN 100th MEMBER
Johnston ( click link for full bio ) has an extensive background in traditional film and the televisions industries . It a proverbial who ’ s whose read and very impressive . Her mother died when she was very young and she credits her upbringing by father and brother with her abilities to navigate these typical all old boys networks .
She says her dad give her life lessons in his daily parenting that aids her in figuring things out for herself . Interestingly enough her father ’ s parenting skills positioned her to not only figure things out but aids her in thinking out of the box as well as a strategic planner . I learned in the interview that her father parenting skills also influenced her emotionally . Johnston is a beauty , she a loving spirit but she understands completely how to take emotions out of the equation when it comes to professionalism and she is adept at sizing up the business end of a project . When it comes down to seeing the bigger picture clearly it is necessary to be level headed and leave the emotions out of the picture .
It is hard to classify Johnston because of extensive experiences in entertainment . She has acted in television , film , and stage , done voiceovers , she a gifted musical performer , she has produced as well as hosted . Well the list goes on but why don ’ t you simply visit Susan Johnston . com and see for yourself what I mean . The other thing that I want you to know is she is one most humblest people you could ever hope to meet . In terms of giving whether of her time , talent or advice all of which are very valuable , I dare say Johnston is undervalued . As I interviewed her she shared so much , but one story in particular lead me to ask her if person reference knew who she was . Johnston has a keen business acumen . Her advice to this particular person was not received and that person later recognized the opportunity only it was well — too late .
In terms of pulling it all together Johnston knows how to get IT done and she also knows how to put together optimized teams . She values those who work for her and I found out during our interview her people value her . It is easy to understand why . I believe her greatest contribution to the multimedia industry is her generous spirit . There is no doubt she is firmly grounded her the passions of her spirit and is living her truth and helping others be accountable to the truth . Speaking of spirit and truth we talked about women ’ s ability to change the world we live in and make changes in education , socio-economics and more fronts like healthcare for example . Media has played such a pivotal role in how women see themselves and how men see us . New Media Film Festival and Johnston is helping Women of Concern Professionals Strategic Consciousness Networking bring new media to Richmond CA , in community where the youth are disadvantage and at risk to help them tell their stories . Stay to tune for more about Susan Johnston , new media & WOCPSN .