We recently connected with Tomorris Ellis and have shared our conversation below.

TOMORRIS, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

Sympathy for the Narcissist. This was my first feature length film. I fully funded, wrote, directed and produced the film. It was beyond scary as I was stepping out on faith. In the midst of filming, there were inconsistencies that were frustrating but ultimately were blessings in disguise. This was a great lesson for life. It taught me that even the frustrating moments are full of purpose and tend to work towards a better outcome.

TOMORRIS, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I entered the world of film first as an actor. I started off doing commercial. I appeared in national and regional commercials as well as documentaries. I went on to play multiple roles in shorts, and independent films. I soon developed a love for the art of filmmaking. I felt rather than sit and wait for someone to give an opportunity that I would create my own.

What sets me apart is the same thing that sets us all apart, and that would be my unique experiences. Growing up raised by my Grandmother, I was privy to much wisdom at a young age. I use this wisdom to further develop my characters as well as stories.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I want to give the audience a candy bar. It’s delicious and exciting to the taste buds. But I have secretly hidden vitamins and nutrients within the candy bar. My goal is to create entertaining projects but leave the audience something thought provoking to take away.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

I had to learn that there is no such thing as being ready. I started off in this business with little to no knowledge of what I was doing. I learned through being laughed at on a Lifetime movie set because I didn’t know what some of the terminology meant. That taught me film terminology. I learned from thinking I was great at acting at the beginning by being replaced by the director. That taught me to take lessons and become a better actor. These things taught me that the best way to be ready is to actually go out and do it. It’s from those mistakes that you will learn.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @tellis27
• Facebook: Tomorris Ellis
• Linkedin: Tomorris Ellis
• Youtube: @thevisionnownetwork9261

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