Meet Mignon & Maya Jai Pinson | LoJai Productions: Mother and Daughter Film Production Company

We had the good fortune of connecting with Mignon & Maya Jai Pinson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mignon & Maya Jai, career-wise, where do you want to be in the end?
The end goal for our her film production company is to create a diverse range of movies that both entertain and bring awareness to important issues.

Professionally, we’re aiming to open doors for individuals and families to pursue their dreams, striving to be recognized as the greatest mother and daughter film production team. Our vision is to produce impactful movies that resonate with audiences, collaborate with top industry professionals, and ultimately create films that deeply touch and connect with people.

What should our readers know about your business?
What sets LoJai Productions apart from other film companies is our unique family dynamic, with a focus on creating movies alongside my daughter, Maya Jai. We take pride in our collaborative approach, bringing together our family and team to bring our film projects to life with enthusiasm, laughter, and care for everyone involved. Our reputation for creating a positive and enjoyable working environment has led to actors and production crew members returning to work with us repeatedly, which is truly heartwarming. Since our film production launch in 2020 during the pandemic, we have produced over 15 movies, including short films and animations, and collaborated with other production companies. While the entertainment industry can be challenging, our key lesson learned is perseverance—never giving up and adapting to different situations to achieve success in this dynamic field.

I am honored and blessed to work with such a talented and gifted young lady, whom I am fortunate to call my daughter. Maya Jai, who is 19 years old, began writing movies at the age of 15. She has penned short films such as “I’m Ready,” “Distractions,”The Description”, “I Dare You”, and soon “Threads of Forgiveness”. Additionally, she played the lead role of Grace Dorsey and directed our latest feature film “The Christmas Room,” set to release on June 1. Maya Jai is a 2 times Young Artist Academy Award winner and has also ventured into voiceover work for animations, showcasing her versatility. Despite the common notion that teenagers and young adults may not want to collaborate with their parents, and vice versa, we cherish working together. We have a unique dynamic where we respect each other on and off the set; we trust each other’s judgment and work seamlessly without disagreements. This bond is something I treasure deeply and will hold in my heart forever.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Mignon’s Best Friend’s Outing:
If my best friend were visiting the area, If we were filming, I would extend an invitation for them to partake in the movie, either as part of the cast or behind the scenes on the set, as it could be a unique experience for them. We would dine at Mike’s American Grill Restaurant for dinner. We will watch a good movie, golf at Top Golf, indulging in a spa day with massages and pampering treatments, and perhaps even enjoying binge-watching a favorite show. I would create memorable experiences and quality time together.

Maya’s Best Friend’s Outing:
I would take my friend to all of my favorite malls or parks. Given my love for the outdoors, I would guide her to some of the scenic parks in the DMV area. These parks boast features such as waterfalls, trails, art installations, and wildlife. In addition, the DMV region houses some exceptionally charming malls. Given the area’s diversity, each day we would sample a variety of cuisines. Lastly, on the final day, I would treat them to a local amusement park called Kings Dominion.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
We want to give a shout out, first and foremost, to God for blessing us with the talent, skills, and courage to pursue our dreams in filmmaking, acting, and bringing joy to people’s lives. We also want to thank my husband for being the backbone of our family business, supporting us in every endeavor. A special shout out goes to our followers and supporters, whose unwavering support is invaluable to us.

Additionally, we extend our gratitude to Hereafter Production Company for collaborating with us on My Private Line to God faith-based movie and future projects in the making. To our entire team, who are not only wonderful to work with but also make each project enjoyable and exciting, we appreciate your dedication and look forward to our future projects together. We love y’all.

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