Guest Speaker | AmirahVann

Videos

Knicks - Youth Thought Leadership Symposium 2023

"It's so imperative that you continue to ask yourself why...I know what I'm here to do. I know what I want to portray so that young women can go okay that's what is possible for me."

- Amirah Vann

CHF Annual Gala 2019

"...surrounded by eager, hopeful, hurting, beautiful minds--familiar faces...I asked the children what the sun and water could represent for young Sonia's (Justice Sotomayor) growth? A young man said "hmmm love and kindnes." I said you sir are a poet! His smile filled the room."

- Amirah Vann

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Student testimonials

You enlightened us in such a powerful, unforgettable way, and it truly meant the world to me. Knowing that brilliant women like yourself are prevailing in this industry gives me hope as a young black woman. Your leadership is exceptional. Your wisdom is unparalleled...

Words cannot express my gratitude for having the opportunity to listen to you pour out an abundance of wisdom. To learn from a woman who finds her confidence in the Lord and is unashamed about her faith is something I respect with high honor; especially in the film industry.

Thank you so much for coming in to talk to our class. All your advice was incredibly helpful and I got so many good notes from it. The following Saturday, I spent the day directing my first short film. I used your advice on directing actors and I think they both killed it and took my notes well.

... "take your work seriously, not yourself" - that is something that resonates with me even outside of acting or filmmaking. I really took that to heart and have made it a personal mission to have more fun and build a positive relationship with failing or looking ridiculous.

Videos

Knicks - Youth Thought Leadership Symposium 2023

CHF Annual Gala 2019

Student testimonials

You enlightened us in such a powerful, unforgettable way, and it truly meant the world to me. Knowing that brilliant women like yourself are prevailing in this industry gives me hope as a young black woman. Your leadership is exceptional. Your wisdom is unparalleled...

Words cannot express my gratitude for having the opportunity to listen to you pour out an abundance of wisdom. To learn from a woman who finds her confidence in the Lord and is unashamed about her faith is something I respect with high honor; especially in the film industry.

Thank you so much for coming in to talk to our class. All your advice was incredibly helpful and I got so many good notes from it. The following Saturday, I spent the day directing my first short film. I used your advice on directing actors and I think they both killed it and took my notes well.

... "take your work seriously, not yourself" - that is something that resonates with me even outside of acting or filmmaking. I really took that to heart and have made it a personal mission to have more fun and build a positive relationship with failing or looking ridiculous.

Videos

Knicks - Youth Thought Leadership Symposium 2023

CHF Annual Gala 2019

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