Faith and Filmmaking
The first thing people ask me when they find out I make faith-based family films…
Author Alexandra Boylan
Alexandra Boylan
Alexandra Boylan (Producer, Writer, Actor, Co-Founder Mustard Seed Entertainment and Mirror Tree Productions) Alexandra is an award-winning filmmaker. MirrorTree Productions, has produced numerous feature films, including "Home Sweet Home" and "At Your Own Risk". Her company Mustard Seed Entertainment's film "Catching Faith" had a two year run on Netflix and was on the shelves of Wal-Mart. Her most recent film "Wish For Christmas" sold to Pure Flix Entertainment and Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Alexandra’s script "Switched" was awarded the winner of the Kiaros Pro MovieGuide award for best screenplay. She is the author of "Create Your Own Career in Hollywood: Advice from a struggling actress who became a successful producer" available in Kindle and print on Amazon, and is an active member of Woman in Film Los Angeles where she served on the WIF PSA Board. Alexandra co-collaborated on the book "Thriving in Hollywood!" for msinthebiz.com
What it means to ME to be a Ms. In The Biz
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Ignoring The Negative Noise
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Reconstructing Your Life
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Find a “Tribe” Outside of the Film Industry
I joined instagram because my fitness trainer of eight years Tracy Anderson was holding a…
Turn Opportunity Into Your Passion Project
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Is Your Agent Sabotaging Your Career?
As an actress turned producer my eyes have really been opened to the negative effect…
5 Tips for First Time Independent Filmmakers
1. Find your tribe. The most important element of making an indie film is the…
Your Job is Never Done
My husband and I recently delivered our second feature film to our distribution company, and…
Spotlight Interview: Jodie Panek and Nicole Callahan, Acting UP Network
Alexandra: Why did you decide to start Acting UP Network? I think we both knew…
Hello, My Name is Alexandra, and I am Addicted to “Stress.”
In the past month I have noticed and recognized that I am completely addicted to…
Be Yourself. Be “Youer Than You”!
There is a temptation in life to try to be someone else, to conform to…
Spotlight Interview: Lisa Hennessy – Emmy Nominated Executive Producer
Hello Lisa. I must first say, I admire your career, and adore you as a…