From Jamaica to BET: Jacinth Headlam’s Journey from Vision to Screen 08/20/2026

This episode features filmmaker Jacinth Headlam - Jamaican-born and raised award-winning filmmaker, actress, author, international speaker, and entrepreneur - to explore her inspiring journey from Richmond, St. Mary, Jamaica, to the international entertainment industry.Jacinth is the founder and CEO of InnaStar Inc. and Jacinth Media Productions LLC. Her career is a powerful example of what can happen when filmmakers stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them.Her feature film "Love After Holidays" premiered at the historic Apollo Theater before securing a licensing deal with BET Network. Her other film projects include "Driving Force", a faith-based drama exploring healing and forgiveness after trauma, and "Redeemed", an upcoming film shot in Jamaica. She is also developing "Until He Speaks", a powerful film that touches on the topic of bullying.But Jacinth’s impact extends far beyond the screen. Through her production company, she helps aspiring authors bring their stories to life through writing and publishing. Through InnaStar Inc., the “Home of the Creative,” she empowers emerging artists and communities through arts education, youth filmmaking, confidence-building workshops, and the InnaStar Trailblazer Awards.Featured on platforms including BET, FOX5, QVC, FOX Soul, and major Jamaican media outlets, Jacinth continues to champion creative voices and demonstrate how storytelling can inspire healing, transformation, and opportunity.Her message is simple: "Dream Big. Dream Bold. Dream Endless." Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, independent producer, actor, screenwriter, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger about your vision and take practical steps toward bringing your projects to life.🔗 Join our next The Filmmaker's Life Podcast LIVE. Sign up for the Zoom link at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/the-filmmakers-life-homeWatch Jacinth's "Love After The Holidays" - https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/love-after-holidays/umc.cmc.4ntqfp5aaaltltsgxnvqz8la8https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0LWLV5QR6ERG14TZFH7R5TXXE6?\_ssoLoop=1https://www.paramountplus.com/#filmmaking #filmproducer #independentfilm #filmpodcast #filminterview #filmbusinesscoach #womeninfilm #joannefilm #blackfemalefilmmakers #blackfilmmakers #holidayfilms