Dina Faye Gilmore
Director at Empowerment Productions 33
Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Photographer (Still), Videographer and Filmmaker
Dallas, Texas
May 2020
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About Dina
Dina Faye Gilmore is an award-winning director, filmmaker, screenwriter, and photographer, 4-time bestselling author, Shamanic Practitioner and professional psychic. I thrive in collaborations, women-led or driven projects that inspire and empower others through film. I utilize my creative gifts as a storyteller, visual healer, and intuition. I merge my artistic creations with healing aspects and incorporate them into my art that provides a foundation of healing and safe space. I love writing strong female leads with moving stories that awaken vulnerability, feature relatable material, and empower viewers to build a better world through understanding, connection, and female representation. The majority of my projects from writing to film are rooted from real life from my heart. I am thrilled when viewers can walk away feeling moved and inspired for healing or at least shifting through change.
My award-winning directorial debut short "Baby in the Basement" was written by my screenwriting mentor/teacher, but I chose the story as my first film because I resonated with the piece as it was very similar to my real life. I wanted teens to see this vantage point as a wake up call, for parents to realize their children may be hurting, need to feel seen, be heard, and loved no matter who they choose to be. Being unique is the beauty of individuality and learning from one another how to become better versions of ourselves instead of forcing someone into a box to fit unrealistic programming standards. Creating powerful and moving stories that awaken vulnerability, feature relatable material and inspire viewers to build a better world is the ultimate personal goal. My dream is to continue doing what I love, but in a society that thrives on understanding, supports equality, and commands equity. Film is a chance to paint the new masterpiece of life.
I created my own production company late 2019, Empowerment Productions 33, to showcase projects supporting women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ community. There have not been local opportunities as a female filmmaker, especially being a director, and representing the queer community. I love collaborating, so reach out if you are in need of a director. You can watch my YouTube showreel here: https://youtu.be/grFyjQmBdk0?si=oXYD0dYb7zuwH0Oe
Unique traits: Retired after 20 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist to dive into my childhood dreams of filmmaking. I am a trained Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, professional psychic, Tarot and Oracle card reader. I balance my creative and spiritual sides for unique and heightened consciousness projects.
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Chosen Family Budget: $1M - $5M | Drama Exiled twins use inherited hate money to build a school and coffee art lounge for their LGBTQ+ community in Texas. The Fosters + Sordid Lives + The L Word.
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The Day She Awakened Budget: $0 - $100K | Drama A family awakening unravels after a suicide attempt leaves the southern family to dismantle their beliefs or be torn apart.
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Being Joan Budget: $100K - $1M | Comedy ⋄ Drama A widowed aging woman avoids grief by recreating her dreams of being a Rockstar emulating Joan Jett, but her past forces change amid shocking discoveries, buried truths and family dysfunctions. Will and Grace meets Mom.
Credits
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Baby in the Basement (
2020 )
Film by Empowerment Productions 33, LLC (Drama) Director, Executive Producer In this urban drama, two homeless teenagers meet while seeking refuge in the basement of an abandoned building. What begins as a friendship sadly evolves into a mutual suicide pact.
Awards
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Cannes Shorts Honorable Mention Best First-Time Filmmaker "Baby in the Basement"
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Palm Springs Shorts Best Unproduced Short Script "The Day She Awakened"
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San Francisco Indie Short Festival Nominee Best Unproduced Script "The Day She Awakened"
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Hollywood Blood Horror Festival, Best Drama & Best First Time Director "Baby in the Basement"
(2020) -
AltFF Alternative Film Festival, Best First-Time Filmmaker "Baby in the Basement"
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Indie Short Fest, Best Costume Design "Baby in the Basement"
(2020) -
Madras Independent Film Festival, Honorable Mention: Best Short Film "Baby in the Basement"
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Venice Film Awards Honorable Mention LGBTQ Film "Baby in the Basement"
(2020) -
Indie Short Fest Nominated for Best Short Script "The Day She Awakened"
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Milan Gold Awards Honorable Mention LGBTQ "Baby in the Basement"
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Indie Short Fest Nominee Best Short Script "The Day She Awakened"
(2020)
Education
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Red Rocks Community College
(2018-2020)
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