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How To Be Famous with Whitney Uland

Making Movies & Breaking Rules with Selina Ringel

Feb 20, 2025
44:33

In this episode of How to Be Famous, I sit down with actress, writer, director, and producer Selina Ringel to discuss her journey from acting to filmmaking, and how she broke all the rules to get her latest film "You, Me & Her" into 250 theaters nationwide.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Transitioning from being a casting director to stepping in front of the camera

  • Creating and directing films with your spouse while maintaining a healthy relationship

  • How to market an independent film and get it into theaters nationwide

  • The importance of believing in yourself and your creative work

  • Using cold emails and relationship building to create opportunities

  • Why failure is essential for creative growth and success

  • The mindset needed to "be the train" instead of waiting for opportunities

  • Behind-the-scenes stories from making "You, Me & Her"

Get tickets to see "You, Me & Her" in theaters now.

Pre-order Selina's book "Be the Train" for insights on making your first feature film.

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyuland

Follow Selina Ringel on Instagram and TikTok @selinaringel

Follow the film “You, Me & Her” on Instagram @meyouandhermovie

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