EP 47 | Shaping the Future of the Film Industry with Amy Janes
Written by Tracy Spears on August 27, 2024
Movies are a powerful way to tell stories, change perspectives, and shine a light on different lived experiences. Empowering filmmakers can lead to massive shifts, for both individuals and communities.
Joining me for this episode of Shift Out Loud is Amy Janes, a brilliant creative whose filmmaking journey has been fueled by a love for storytelling that began in an editing room. She’s the co-founder of Filmmakers Ranch, a thriving, first-of-its-kind studio and training academy that fosters creativity and trains future filmmakers.
During our conversation, Amy shares her journey to kick Oklahoma’s film and television industry up a notch, how filmmaking has evolved since her days as an editing intern, and how a literal dream gave her the confidence to pursue her passion.
Ready to play bigger? Listen now to discover:
- Why Filmmakers Ranch is perfectly positioned to turn filmmaking into a substantial Oklahoma industry
- How Amy’s digital media agency Fanology has evolved in a changing social media landscape
- The project that gave her the opportunity to spend four days writing a script with Dr. Maya Angelou!
Guest bio: In 2010, Amy Janes co-founded digital media agency Fanology, which helps celebrities like Shay Mitchell and Nas connect with audiences and partner with brands like Toyota to create impactful content. In 2018, she co-founded Filmmakers Ranch, a film studio and academy poised to become a hub for filmmaking, producing films, and training crews.
Timestamps:
01:50 Intro
03:00 Meet Amy Janes
08:06 Amy’s dream & moving to Penn State
12:08 Moving to Oklahoma
13:47 Editing internship
17:01 Shattered Glass & Dr. Angelou
24:25 ‘Preditors’ & Valentine Road
28:36 Adrenaline rushes & The Rolling Stones
31:35 Shift to Fanology
37:50 Amy’s ideal clients
42:15 Fanology Labs & the hunger for truth
46:44 Opening the Ranch
53:24 The next shifts
55:23 Quantum physics
Links:
Amy Janes
filmmakersranch.com
