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Straight Path Pictures has collaborated with many clients to create commercials, documentary feature-length films, docuseries and branded videos that shape the way we think and move in a complicated world.
Princess A. Hairston is an Emmy-nominated editor. Her strong storytelling skills have developed through editing in film and television, working with several advertising agencies, production companies, and independent filmmakers on impactful media content.
Princess has worked with various organizations on inclusive efforts through facilitated panels and workshops for various organizations,production companies, corporations, and business leaders.
She has designed and customized mentorship programs that have advance voices that have often been left out. Princess uses her years in the film industry and as an entrepreneur to create intentional programs that benefit work relations across race, gender and cultural differences.
Redefining structures of blunder through empowering mentorships, Princess has advised various creatives and artists along their journey in the film & television industry.
Princess also created ARTIST BAG, a mentorsip program to help artists to secure financial sustainability. Offering cutting edge knowledge through her own personal experiences, helping creatives and artists gain financial wealth.
This film is revolutionary. This is a must see film. It was an honor to be a part of the creative team on this film. The main creative geniuses at the helm were @contessagayles @richiereseda and @jj_eightyeight. @songsfromthehole
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@seattleblackfilmfestival will be showing @songsfromthehole opening night, April 26, at 7pm! Followed by a Q&A and reception featuring @jj_eightyeight and @richiereseda 🎟️ tickets in bio
It was a pleasure and a real wild experience working on this show. The most amazing part was working with so many talented women creatives. We all put in so much love and care to represent the amazing women who continue to shape the culture of Hip Hop. You can watch LADIES FIRST: a story of women in Hip Hop on @netflix. #film #documentary #ladiesfirst
Our film Breaking the News is still streaming on @pbs @independentlens. You can stream on the @PBS app or on the PBS YouTube channel. @breakingthenewsfilm
It’s a simple question. Why are you not investing in yourself?
As I grew in the film industry, getting more gigs, more collaborations, more credits, I started to realize I had no financial plan in place for myself. I started to shift my thinking around what am I doing for myself and what will be my financial state in the next ten years. I wanted to level up, start my own production company and build equity that I could leverage later in life. And of course, as an artist, I wanted to be intentional about all of these things. The last few years have been a journey and I can honestly say, it was a great decision to start thinking about myself. No matter where I go or what I do, I will always be a thoughtful advocate for positive change, I just need to include myself, my financial sustainability and my well being in that journey.
Every artist and creative needs to invest in themselves, period.
I want us to be financially secure while our creations continue to impact the world.
See you Saturday!
Link in bio
#artist #creative #realestate #artistbag
One thing I learned from teaching last week is that many artists simply need to change their mindset to invest in themselves. April is the month I am teaching this course for artists to secure the bag. Investing in yourself financially is just as important as investing in creative projects. I’m dropping so much knowledge in this course. The next course is TODAY, April 17th at 8:00pm. Be ready to take notes.
Register ASAP. Link in bio
https://bagartist.gumroad.com/l/coursewednesday
#artist #creative #realestate #artistbag
Last week was fire! You asked, I listened! The real estate course for artists and creatives is back by popular demand. April is the month I am teaching this course for artists to secure the bag. Investing in yourself financially is just as important as investing in creative projects. I’m dropping so much knowledge in this course. Be ready to take notes.
Register ASAP. Link in bio
#artist #creative #realestate #artistbag
This was a room filled with many experienced real estate investors and newbies who were ready to make the leap into investing. This was my first time speaking publicly about real estate investing as a filmmaker. I had no idea there were a few artists in the room. I received so many compliments for sharing my story as an artist. It always helps when you see and hear from someone who is actually doing something that you want to accomplish. My classes last weekend were everything. Several folks have already asked when the next course would be and it is here this Wednesday. Join me in taking the first step to investing in a financial sustainability plan for yourself. Link in bio #artist #creative # realestate #artistbag
Breaking the News film opened the ISOJ conference in Austin and was well received. You can still view our film on the Independent Lens channel on YouTube this month. @breakingthenewsfilm
Let’s Connect!
Investing has proven to be a vital stream of income for me as an artist. Next Wednesday I’m teaching how I invested in real estate as a filmmaker. I will be dropping gems and sharing knowledge that will help artists and creatives invest in real estate to stabilize their income. I want us to understand the possibilities in real estate investing. You can still invest in yourself while being creative. As artists and creatives we must change our mindset and think long-term. We all need to invest in ourselves financially. IT’S TIME, LET”S GO!
Wednesday, April 17 at 8pm EST.
Link in bio
#artist #creative #realestate #artistbag
An artist will continue to inspire! I had the pleasure of stopping by NYU to speak with college students about my journey, my work and the process of documentary filmmaking. #film #documentary #artist
Inspiring all artists and creatives. Join my last class this weekend. We will meet today at 3:00pm EST.
What you’ll learn in the course:
The basics of affordable real estate investing
Learn strategies to invest in different markets
How to make investing work for you as an artist
How to create passive income by investing
Link for Sunday’s course in the bio!
See you soon
#artist #creative #realestate #artistbag
Sharing knowledge is the ultimate gift!
I’ll start by sharing with you how excited I am to help other artists and creatives invest in themselves. I’ve been working in film & television for over 20 years now with a goal to create inspiring works that will positively impact the world. Through this exploratory journey of creating, I recognized there were a lot of underlining harm that many artists face while working in this industry. I trusted my spirit and often spoke up when many would not. I realized that I had a desire to help advocate for people without fear of what would happen to me. My activism allowed me to speak up for folks who were often marginalized due to their gender, ability or race.
The film industry can be as destructive as any other career field. As I navigate this industry as a Black woman, my instincts often lead me to stay grounded in my purpose, align myself with like minded individuals who challenge themselves to a higher purpose of understanding and to live a life that is compassionate to all people. As a creative, I often find myself giving my all to anything I touch and create. This was the case for many years until I had a mental shift.
As an artist, I know first hand how hard I would go to complete a project or help a collective group get to the finish line. After many years of this constant grind, I realized that I had no strong financial plan in place for myself. I decided to do the unthinkable and purchase a property in NYC. It was a harrowing task. It was hands down the hardest thing I ever did. I now own several investment properties as my financial sustainability plan as I continue to create impactful works along my film career journey. It’s not always easy and there are challenges but working in the entertainment industry can be extremely grueling and after years of various gigs we are broke and back to square one financially. At some point you have to ask yourself, what am I doing for me?
Simply said, I finally decided to invest in myself. Meet me this weekend. Links are in the bio. #artist #creative #realestate
Let’s Connect!
Some of you know that I have been investing in real estate for a few years now. This journey has not been smooth but it is totally worth it. I’ll be sharing a bit of my journey on how I invested in real estate as a filmmaker. I will be dropping gems and sharing knowledge that will help artists and creatives invest in real estate to stabilize their income. This is for artists and creatives who work in the entertainment industry, whether that be FIlm, Music, Television, or Theater. You can still invest in yourself while being creative. This industry is falling short on sustainability towards artists so we must change our mindset and think long term. We all need to invest in ourselves financially. LET”S GO!
There are two dates options: Saturday at 12pm EST or Sunday at 3pm EST. Links are in the bio.
#artist #creative #realestate
Artists and creatives should get into real estate to stabilize their income. #artist #realestate #artistbag
As we start to wrap up Women’s History Month I want to recognize our fearless team for our dedication and hardwork on our film Breaking the News. Our collaborative efforts helped create a powerful documentary that follows the first few years of a news startup with women and LGBTQ+ journalists that set out to change the landscape of legacy newsrooms.That news startup is @19thnews
Our film is distributed by PBS/Independent Lens. Our film was released a little over a month ago and today we celebrate our film reaching over 500k views!
If you haven’t seen the film, you can still view our film on the Independent Lens channel on YouTube. #breakingthenews #film #documentary
Everyone who knows me, knows I love mentoring! I am so excited to be a mentor for this years Black Film Space mentorship program.
Black Film Space is elated to launch their second mentorship cohort which offers emerging filmmakers an opportunity to build relationships and develop their skill set alongside creditable professionals.
The Black Film Space Mentorship Program pairs 10 mentees and 10 mentors together from June 5th to November 22nd, 2024.
Mentees will have (6) 45 minute meetings with their mentor during the program to discuss their work, develop their projects, and careers as it pertains to their short and long term goals.
Mentors will give one round of feedback on the mentees work over the course of the program.
Mentees are selected based on: Quality of work, project goals, personal statement, career objectives and virtual interviews. Mentees must work towards a short term goal over the course of the program.
You must be a Black Film Space member to apply.
I am going back to the place that shaped me! I am so honored and accept this invitation to serve as keynote speaker for Women`s History Month.
This is the lovely note I received in my invitation.
We are exceedingly impressed with your work as a dynamic filmmaker and your relentless dedication to spreading awareness of the plight of marginalized populations in your critical roles of impact leader and inclusion activist. We especially appreciate the love that you have for your roots here in our Wyandanch community. You are the quintessential role model for our students, our women, and for everyone who wishes to champion their greatest potential. We are confident that your remarks as keynote speaker will set the tone for this event and play a central role in conveying our message that women have the resilient power to overcome adversity and emerge stronger and wiser than ever before. #womenshistorymonth #women #speaker
Our fundraising event featuring the short film. ‘Born Again Reject’ directed by @determinedpictures was a success for Monday Night Hospitality’s Culture & Compassion: Arts for a Cause. The event was held at All Souls NYC where they serve over 400 meals each Monday to people who are in need of housing. Please consider donating to Monday Night Hospitality.
The 24th African American Women in Cinema Film Festival @aawic__ is pleased to announce the Women of Color Editors Keynote panel. Featuring the dynamic, @bossy_nova , @hoodstimatic and myself, moderated by Khalilah Webster, Media Host. This dynamic panel will bring together accomplished professionals who have made significant contributions to cinema through their craft. From shaping narratives to enhancing storytelling, these editors have played pivotal roles in bringing stories to life on the big screen. This panel offers a platform to explore the intersectionality of race and gender in the editing room, while also shedding light on the importance of representation and inclusivity behind the scenes. The panel will take place at the LaGuardia Community College located at 31-10 Thomson avenue, Queens NY 11101 (entrance on Van Dam Street between Thomson avenue and 47th avenue) on Saturday March 23rd at 4:30pm. For tickets and more information visit www.aawic.org!
The 24th African American Women in Cinema Film Festival @aawic__ is pleased to announce the Women of Color Editors Keynote panel. Featuring the dynamic, @bossy_nova nova @hoodstimatic hoodstimatic and myself, moderated by Khalilah Webster, Media Host. This dynamic panel will bring together accomplished professionals who have made significant contributions to cinema through their craft. From shaping narratives to enhancing storytelling, these editors have played pivotal roles in bringing stories to life on the big screen. This panel offers a platform to explore the intersectionality of race and gender in the editing room, while also shedding light on the importance of representation and inclusivity behind the scenes. The panel will take place at the LaGuardia Community College located at 31-10 Thomson avenue, Queens NY 11101 (entrance on Van Dam Street between Thomson avenue and 47th avenue) on Saturday March 23rd at 4:30pm. For tickets and more information visit www.aawic.org!
#film #editing #women
