We had the good fortune of connecting with Samaria Freeman and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Samaria, how do you define success?
My success is defined through my emotional fulfillment. Am i happy? How does this certain opportunity make me feel? Are the questions I ask myself all the time. I don’t focus on financial gain , because it doesn’t equate to happiness. I chose filmmaking and writing as my career path because it is my passion . I adore it . It makes my heart smile . So every small step a take is a success to me . Whether I’m working on my own indie film or a bigger project, i’m always grateful and proud of myself !

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I grew up loving film . I remember being a kid and wanting to live inside my TV . The stories that I create and the ones i’ve written that are still waiting to be created are stories to help people feel seen . I always want to make sure I motivate , inspire and allow people to feel emotions while watching a production of mine . The biggest goal is for one of my films to become someone’s comfort movie , the film a person watches that gets them through a tough time . That makes them feel seen . No it was not easy to be where i am now , it was definitely a process. I was scared of judgement , being laughed at & not being supported. Soon I hope to be someone’s favorite director.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I love being out and exploring ! – The High Art Museum
– The Georgia Aquarium
– A cute picnic in piedmont park
– Juicy Crab
– A rooftop to see the skyline view of Atlanta
– The Sky view Ferries Wheel

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Someone who deserves a shoutout is Jesus Christ . Without God by my side I would have given up a thousand times before but Jesus helped me stay motivated throughout my doubts & insecurities . I would also like to thank my mom for being supportive of my career decisions

Instagram: @SamariaKeyara

Youtube: @SamariaKeyara

Image Credits
Warren Black Samaria Freeman

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