The Wider Lens: Powered by Focus on Women
The Wider Lens is a podcast about seeing possibility where you might not have looked before. Powered by Focus on Women, the show opens the door to broader conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across disciplines.
Each episode features real, thoughtful conversations — not just about success, but about uncertainty, change, and growth. We talk about how careers evolve, how priorities shift, and how people build work that supports the life they want.
Honest, grounded, and community-minded, The Wider Lens invites you to step back, zoom out, and expand how you think about your own creative path.
The Wider Lens: Powered by Focus on Women
S18 E 180 Sharon Contillo - Middle Center Productions, LLC
Today we're talking with Sharon Contillo, a visionary dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in the film industry. Through her company, Middle Center Productions, LLC, Sharon focuses on producing female-led and family-centric productions, providing a much-needed platform for marginalized voices to be seen and heard. As President of Women in Film & Video New England (WIFVNE) and a board member of Women in Film & Television - US (WIFT-US), Sharon actively advocates for diversity and inclusion initiatives, shaping a more equitable future for filmmakers.
Sharon's creative brilliance shines through in her acclaimed works, including award-winning feature scripts like "Madam President" and "Sandwitched", along with the impactful short PSA film "Curls". Her talent extends beyond writing, as evidenced by her roles as a producer and actor in IBM commercials showcased worldwide.
Check out Sharon's Instagram and her website to stay up to date on all her incredible work!
Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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Zoom
Podcast Mic*
