We were lucky to catch up with Madi Lyn recently and have shared our conversation below.

Madi, appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

I recently wrapped production on my first major short. It’s a script I’ve been working on for years now and one that I’m particularly proud of. I’m finishing up the editing phase, that’s taken me entirely too long, but then it’s out to the festival circuit. I’m hoping to finance the feature version of it, which would tell the story of a woman in the 1970s who believes she is married to a serial killer. It deals with difficult decisions that come up from the lack of female autonomy, the danger in partner abuse, and the challenge of trusting your instincts. I want to tell this story because I think it’s incredibly important to note that there the families of those who commit these kinds of violent acts are also victims in their own right.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

As long as I can remember, the only thing that ever made sense to me was the movies. I’ve been obsessing over TV and film since I could talk, explore vast new worlds and adventures through the lens of all kinds of filmmakers. I have never had a plan b, I’ve always wanted to get into film. In middle school, I started working on self styled, DIY shoots with my peers and never really stopped. This extended to when I got involved in my local DIY music scene, taking photos at gigs and working with musicians. I am incredibly proud of the work that I’ve done during local shows

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

I really enjoy being able to work in an environment where oddities are encouraged. I’m not the best at understanding corporate speak and interactions, so I definitely feel more able to communicate in spaces that are a little out of the ordinary. I’m also incredibly inspired by seeing others’ approaches to the same situation. You can learn a lot by seeing someone else’s gears turn.

Do you have any insights you can share related to maintaining high team morale?

The biggest lesson I’ve learned in working with a team is to understand the needs of the rest of the team. If you have an idea of everyone’s timelines, their needs, and their workflow, you can create a harmonious environment that allows everyone to flourish. For me, it’s all about mutual respect and knowing that every person on a project matters and is adding value.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://spookymadi.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/spookymadi
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madilyn13/

Image Credits

Photographer: Madi Lyn, Model: Veronica Mendoza,
Photographer: Madi Lyn, Models: Veronica Mendoza, Andi Darko
Photographer: Madi Lyn, Subject: Dustin Yourishin
Photographer: Madi Lyn, self portrait
Photographer: Madi Lyn, Band: Victim of Fire
Photographer: Madi Lyn, Band: Victim of Fire
Photographer: Madi Lyn, Band: Only Echoes