PASSIONATE PROFESSIONALS

The Queens World Film Festival, New York Women in Film and Television, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, The Gaia Zine and Epicenter – NY proudly announce PASSION in ACTION, a day-long mentoring event to bring high school and college students together with Passionate Professionals in the Arts, Sciences, Finance, Women’s Sports, Nonprofit Sectors and More.

The morning session of this day long event will concentrate on developing personal professionalism related to the arts including developing a mission statement, compiling ideas on how to promote your work and creating your back pocket networking tool kit. The afternoon is devoted to a round robin speed networking event so that all attendees have the opportunity to spend 30 minutes with 3 different Passionate Professionals.

The morning will concentrate on developing personal professionalism related to the arts with the afternoon devoted to a round robin networking event so that all attendees, have the opportunity to spend 30 minutes with 3 different Passionate Professionals.

Thank you to Neha Lohia for being one of our Passionate Professionals!

Neha Lohia

Filmmaker | Director

Neha is a multi-passionate creator. Filmmaker, entrepreneur, author, and a commercial artist with over 18 years of storytelling background in the illustrious Advertising, Hollywood, and Bollywood industries, she takes on multifaceted roles as producer, director, and marketeer on projects and has garnered several accolades for her contributions. She is originally from India and is currently based in New York City. A filmmaking student for life, she loves Directing, Producing & Filming original content, short films, web series, features, advertising, and social content and anything that is creatively calling, spiritually nourishing, and healing.
“I am beyond excited and thrilled at the potential of storytelling and its capacity to help heal wounds of lifetimes, bring people together, open hearts, and raise consciousness”.

Question & Answer

What is a personal character trait that you have leaned on in your career?

Resilience

What is your best advice for young creatives who are thinking about college?

Don’t think too much tap into your inner resources and inner guidance and follow it with all your heart, it knows the way!

What is your best advice for young creatives who are beginning their careers?

For all young “creatives” if you call yourself that then keep creating!