Parking Meter Productions

Parking Meter Productions is an independent shop committed to the art, business & creative discipline of storytelling via film, television & the web.

01/24/2024

With everything else going on at the end of 2023, I didn't get a chance to post about this last achievement for my lil documentary that could. Last year marked the 10 years since my film first hit the film festival circuit and, though modest, raw, authentic and super indie-honest, as you can see from the laurel below, it still holds up and garnered an award mention.
I am so proud of "Gaze of the Beholder" and the new paths that making it opened up for me, especially in helping me realize and achieve my childhood dream of being a filmmaker one day. I'm also so proud and happy that it continues to touch people all over the world in meaningful ways.

It took my good friend Hanh Nguyen Dania Sacks March and a whole other village of people who supported me along the way to bring it to life and I thank everyone who helped make this doc a reality. Always remember to believe in yourself and continue to not only dare to dream, but follow your dreams - no matter what! - Xo, w2 ❤

P.S. Many thanks to the LWIFF Lonely Wolf International Film Festival for this honor!

Review⎪LUSTRATION: connecting mainstream audiences to immersive stories 06/30/2022

Storytelling in the with my new XR company New Canvas ;-)

Review⎪LUSTRATION: connecting mainstream audiences to immersive stories Lustration VR is a 4-episode virtual reality series made using Quill and available on Oculus TV that will blow your mind with its intricate plot and fantasy/noir content. A production in which the viewer can switch camera POVs and explore different perspectives... and possibly different worlds.

12/27/2020

Hosts Wadooah & Quinn decided to do a special LIVE, year end episode of our podcast for your added listening/viewing pleasure.

In Episode #104 we talk about "Grief" - not grief for grief's sake, but grief as a means to destigmatize, share, connect and heal.

is universal. At some point in everyone’s life, there will be at least one encounter with grief. It may be from the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, or any other change that alters life as you know it.

There are over 300K families who have lost someone this year to ; and it looks like 2020 might be the year when we have more deaths than ever before.

AND, it’s the . That time when the word CHEER gets bandied about and you could punch someone in the face. For many of us, loss is felt even more during this time. It is a heavy burden to carry the expected joy of the holidays with a grieving heart.

Grief can be really isolating but the truth is that, everyone has a story about grief so today we are going to share ours in hopes that maybe you will feel less alone.

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Additional Support Resources:
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.

- The Crisis Network:
www.crisisnetwork.org/find-help/behavioral-health-conditions/grief-and-loss

- oStem (for the + community):
ostem.org/page/crisis-hotlines

Conversations from the Compound : Ep. 103 - “Sources of Hope: For the Love of Ryan Murphy!" 10/18/2020

Latest episode of Conversations from the Compound is now live for your listening and/or viewing pleasure.

Enjoy!

Conversations from the Compound : Ep. 103 - “Sources of Hope: For the Love of Ryan Murphy!" Welcome to episode # 3 of our "Conversations from the Compound" podcast, featuring your hosts, Quinn Daly and Wadooah Wali. In this episode we are celebratin...

Conversations from the Compound: # 103 - (Teaser) "For the Love of Ryan Murphy!" 10/13/2020

Have you checked out our new podcast Conversations from the Compound yet??? Next up... Episode #3 dedicated to Mr.

Conversations from the Compound: # 103 - (Teaser) "For the Love of Ryan Murphy!" We LOVE Ryan Murphy!!! Teasing Episode #103 of "Conversations from the Compound" is basically a TOTAL love fest devoted to the genius that is Ryan Murphy. Wh...

Conversations from the Compound: (Teaser / Intro) Ep. #101 - "It's Juneteenth" 09/01/2020

Introducing our new :: "Conversations from the Compound!"

Conversations from the Compound: (Teaser / Intro) Ep. #101 - "It's Juneteenth" Teasing out the inaugural episode of our "Conversations from the Compound" where we talk about life during a lil global pandemic called COVID-19, "Juneteenth...

05/09/2020

Let's start the show!!

05/09/2020

We're streaming the documentary here ya'll!!

05/07/2020

Even when we were little, WE KNEW what we were here on this Earth to do!!

05/05/2020

Hello!! As we get ready to this Saturday (5/9/20) (Yeppers! Again...), we invite you to a of hosted by myself (Wadooah) and Hanh (good friend & DP of the doc).

It's been nearly 8 years, but we're excited to share this doc now as many folks who know about the film have never had a chance to see it at one of the LA, SF, Gainesville or festival screenings. So grab your popcorn/favorite snack & beverage of choice (it'll be HH time here on the West Coast ;-)) as we watch my first film for the first time together here through the magic of the ! We'll hang out for a bit after in case folks wanna share comments and/or questions...

See image for info & additional details to follow. Cheers for now and hope to see you there!

05/22/2019

in Nice and twas quite nice ;-) P.S> Still have so much love for our winning !!

Gaze of the Beholder - Movie Trailer (7/2014) 08/27/2018

& because it's been a minute :-) https://youtu.be/aBW93SNbdMI

Gaze of the Beholder - Movie Trailer (7/2014) Movie Synopsis: Beauty is defined as: a characteristic of a person, place or thing that provides a pleasurable or satisfactory experience, which is why when ...

I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church. Here's why I left 08/28/2017

Megan Phelps-Roper started protesting at the age of five with her Mom, and she protested for 20 years and became one of the most powerful voices on social media for Westboro. In this extraordinary talk, she shares her personal experience of extreme polarization, along with some sharp ways we can learn to successfully engage across ideological lines.

I grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church. Here's why I left What's it like to grow up within a group of people who exult in demonizing ... everyone else? Megan Phelps-Roper shares details of life inside America's most controversial church and describes how conversations on Twitter were key to her decision to leave it. In this extraordinary talk, she shares h...

Check Out 100 Years Of Drag Kings And Male Impersonation In Two Minutes 09/22/2016

First the and now this! If each person who shared & watched gave $1 to support the campaign, they'd be closer to reaching their . EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR helps bring to the big screen! Link to donate here: http://bit.ly/2coW7Sp

Check Out 100 Years Of Drag Kings And Male Impersonation In Two Minutes Q***R VOICES Check Out 100 Years Of Drag Kings And Male Impersonation In Two Minutes 09/22/2016 04:18 pm ET JamesMichael Nichols Q***r Voices Deputy Editor, The Huffington Post A fun new video is giving an educational overview of the last 100 years of drag kings and male impersonation. Pegged to a n...

09/22/2016

Like this video? Support your local ! You'll the feature length The Making of a King: a Drag King Documentary which needs your support for completion. Take a moment to give $$ to the campaign to help this get made: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-making-of-a-king-documentary-post-production-transgender--2 #/

Photos from Parking Meter Productions's post 08/15/2016

Love the and can't believe we were there four years ago following the women's team to victory in 2012 for ...When taking a break from the coverage from , see what has to say about beauty and

Timeline photos 07/21/2016

For your consideration, is now on REVRY ! Sign up today (www.revry.tv/sign-up) for your 30-day trial to catch Parking Meter Productions awarding-winning documentary about , body-image and self-acceptance.

Timeline photos 06/01/2016

This week on The Inside Noise Show the that made OUT Web Fest happen join us! Damian Pelliccione & Wadooah Wali are going to keep the going! Catch us live at Mixology101 Thursday! NRPR Group

Timeline photos 05/03/2016

Get your tix to see 'Max & Sinclaire' together again when screens their new FAUX SHOW TV this weekend! www.outwebfest.com

Timeline photos 04/29/2016

don't miss out! Tickets on sale now: https://outwebfest2016.eventbrite.com

"Time Travel" has been nominated and will be screened at OUT Web Fest

OUT Web Fest Creator Accelerator - 4 Week Evening Program 03/19/2016

Learn to shoot, and get the opportunity to have your shiney new project screened at OUT Web Fest (HINT: You don't have to live in LA to join the class!!)

OUT Web Fest Creator Accelerator - 4 Week Evening Program Creators from and allies of the LGBTQ community are invited to join our four week creator accelerator program to make exciting new projects that will be strongly considered for programming for the first annual OUT Web Fest. The festival is dedicated to showcasing the unique voices and stories of the…

What It’s Really Like to Work in Hollywood (*If you’re not a straight white man.) 03/11/2016

What It’s Really Like to Work in Hollywood (*If you’re not a straight white man.) The statistics are unequivocal: Women and minorities are vastly underrepresented in front of and behind the camera. Here, 27 industry players reveal the stories behind the numbers.

TV is opening the door to female directors – film needs to catch up 03/11/2016

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TV is opening the door to female directors – film needs to catch up Backing women shunned by the big studios makes good business sense, says the director of BBC1’s The Night Manager

Outfest West Hollywood Series Presented by Showtime 03/03/2016

We're looking forward to catching tonight's sold out screening of THE SAME DIFFERENCE | Outfest West Hollywood Series tonight that kicks off 2016. If you miss the Director Nneka Onuorah’s powerful documentary tonight, be sure to check out her Fusion workshop: Learn how to market your film on with http://bit.ly/1Q1MeGT (www.outfest.org/weho-series)

Outfest West Hollywood Series Presented by Showtime

OUTWebFest – 1st LGBT Web Film Festival Los Angeles 01/19/2016

!! Introducing LA's first Got a story to share? Submit today!!

OUTWebFest – 1st LGBT Web Film Festival Los Angeles We showcase and highlight the best of contemporary and undiscovered LGBTQ actors, directors, and producers across the vast digital landscape. OUT Web Fest celebrates its 1st annual event May 6th & 7th, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. As Hollywood’s premier LGBTQ short-form digital festival, this un…

Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith to boycott Oscars 2016 - CNN.com 01/18/2016

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Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith to boycott Oscars 2016 - CNN.com Invoking Martin Luther King's legacy on his birthday, Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith will boycott this year's Academy Awards over a lack of diversity.

People react to being called beautiful 12/06/2015

. What is we all did this?? Happy Holidays all!

People react to being called beautiful I conducted an independent project, which evidently turned into a social experiment halfway through, regarding beauty at my performing arts high school in Ch...

09/23/2015

Happy Wednesday!

Photos from Parking Meter Productions's post 07/28/2015

& do !

Boys in Tech: Season 2 07/20/2015

PMP's director/EP is working with DamianMedia for an entertaining series called, "Boys in Tech" - which is the internet's only weekly talk show devoted to discussing the gay side of what's trending on the web. We just released the first episode (broken up into 3 pieces) that you can check out on the YT channel (www.youtube.com/boysintech - be sure to subscribe!!), but you can also watch here...

Boys in Tech: Season 2 Boys in Tech returns with Season 2 of the internet's only weekly talk show devoted to discussing the gay side of what's trending on the web! Host, Damian Pel...

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