Over the last twenty years I've worked on all sides of production for both the screen and the stage, including writing, directing, casting, acting, producing coaching and consulting... No matter the craft, I consider myself first and foremost a storyteller. Gleaning from each specific modality to inform the others for the larger goal of the story, is what I consider my sweet sauce.
After garnering extensive training and dozens of credits as an actress, I began my writing career under the tutelage of television NYPD Blue creator David Milch on HBO’s Deadwood and John From Cincinnati... From there, I served as VP of Production at Soundchef Studios where I worked with clients like, Netflix, Nickelodeon, The United Nations, Warner Bros along with award winning domestic & international producers. I have the pleasure of being a rotating director and writer for the Telly Award winning web series, Front Seat Chronicles and my most recent Independent film, Ancient Ashes & Selfie, a young adult dramedy about loss and love is ready for distribution.
As a creative strategist, coach and consultant for other talented creatives, I have spearheaded several successful creative crowdfunding campaigns, garnering global attention for a variety of clients in music and film. My work on The Gate, helped result in over 2.5 million views on You tube which in turn opened many other "gates."
As a Puerto Rican - Brit Immigrant woman, I understand the exponential power behind story to illuminate essential narratives, that inform and ultimately shape culture. When I'm not in production, I champion any and all forward movement with artists, whether I'm coaching one on one, facilitating a visceral & inspiring, scene study class or helping you break your script, for me, it's all about giving voice to that which desires unique expression.
Sincerely, I consider it an honor, privilege and responsibility to be an artist.
~ Monique
After garnering extensive training and dozens of credits as an actress, I began my writing career under the tutelage of television NYPD Blue creator David Milch on HBO’s Deadwood and John From Cincinnati... From there, I served as VP of Production at Soundchef Studios where I worked with clients like, Netflix, Nickelodeon, The United Nations, Warner Bros along with award winning domestic & international producers. I have the pleasure of being a rotating director and writer for the Telly Award winning web series, Front Seat Chronicles and my most recent Independent film, Ancient Ashes & Selfie, a young adult dramedy about loss and love is ready for distribution.
As a creative strategist, coach and consultant for other talented creatives, I have spearheaded several successful creative crowdfunding campaigns, garnering global attention for a variety of clients in music and film. My work on The Gate, helped result in over 2.5 million views on You tube which in turn opened many other "gates."
As a Puerto Rican - Brit Immigrant woman, I understand the exponential power behind story to illuminate essential narratives, that inform and ultimately shape culture. When I'm not in production, I champion any and all forward movement with artists, whether I'm coaching one on one, facilitating a visceral & inspiring, scene study class or helping you break your script, for me, it's all about giving voice to that which desires unique expression.
Sincerely, I consider it an honor, privilege and responsibility to be an artist.
~ Monique
