Rising Stars: Meet Michael Judkins

Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael Judkins.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
It started with a doddle on a paper in my Global Studies Class in High School!

That’s when I discovered how to incorporate my thoughts and feelings onto the page.

It is creating stories that reach, teach, and empower. 10+ years of experience in the creative industry as an independent Creative Director, Screenwriter/Writer, and Content Creator. Mental Health Advocate. Believe that art can change lives! He Holds an Associate Of Science in Journalism, a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. In addition to Product Management Certification, Safe Set Certification, Award Winning Director/Writer Producer (Lonely Girl- Short Film2022) Film Festivals. Michael was Signed to AOIS 21 Media Publishing House, which published his Second Poetry Collection titled “ Interlude to Sentimental Me.” Later, turning the poetry into a stage play with two sold-out nights In Bethlehem, PA 2018.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Being creative it takes multiple jobs or streams of income to create your art. My career as a mental health advocate and therapist helps with understanding my writing and rejection and learning how to make my door and walk through.

It’s a struggle to make anything worth value to you. So, why not do something that brings you joy and can help someone in need? In addition to entertaining an audience that promotes healing.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I worked on several independent productions and produced projects under my company Oct. 14 Entertainment. My current short film Lonely Girl is wrapping up almost a year in film Festivals with an impressive four(4) award wins, finalists, and official selections. Another project, A Familiar Face- Short Film- currently in post-production, is about redemption, forgiveness, and family. So, I’m excited about these projects, which I directed, written, and produced. In addition to, a short animation film and two feature films are currently in the development(writing) stage.

I also produced several community theatre productions, including Interlude to Sentimental Me, my second poetry collection. I converted 18 poems into dialogue and characters and developed a stage show. I’ve also written a children’s book, Hey Charlie, You’re Next, about learning self-esteem and standing up for yourself—just a few highlights of the projects I adore thus far.

Here’s my website and IMDB links:
https://oct14entertainment.com/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9250657/?ref_=tt_ov_dr

Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
I’d say not so much luck… but persistence!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://oct14entertainment.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oct14Entertainment/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJ5vb1PW2UpHPfSGq4mUIg?view_as=subscriber

Image Credits
Michael Kincaid – Photographer