Best in Fest
Host Leslie LaPage, Director of LaFemme International Film Festival uncovers the Secrets of Filmmaking with her lineup of industry professional guests. In every episode you will learn things like how to make the most out of the film festival circuit, how to find a great distribution partner, how to attract A list talent, finding the perfect representation, the dirty little secrets of Hollywood and much more.
Best in Fest
From “Love Jones” to Hollywood Mogul — Acting, Producing & Distributing with Jacqueline Fleming
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Leslie LaPage
In this powerful Best in Fest episode, host Leslie LaPage sits down with award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Jacqueline Fleming — known for Love Jones, Losing Isaiah, and collaborations with stars like Halle Berry, Morgan Freeman, and Mark Wahlberg.
Jacqueline shares her remarkable journey from Denmark to Hollywood, revealing how she turned frustration into fuel — building a multi-hyphenate career as an actress, producer, and now the founder of Slate Distribution and At the Kitchen Table Productions.
🎥 Inside This Episode:
- The Love Jones legacy and what it was like starring opposite Lorenz Tate and Nia Long.
- How she built her own production and talent empire when Hollywood doors closed.
- Funding indie films through private equity and mastering the business side of filmmaking.
- Why she launched a distribution company that actually invests in filmmakers and marketing.
- Her bold vision for empowering women, minorities, and independent creators to own their content.
💡 Key Takeaway:
Jacqueline proves that talent opens the door — but knowledge, hustle, and ownership build the house.