10/31/2025
InkTip is proud to share the latest episode of Angle on Producers with Carolina Groppa, featuring director Jihane Mrad Balaa — who discovered her film Twisted Vines on InkTip!
In this inspiring conversation, Jihane reflects on her 20-year journey from Lebanese immigrant to working on American Horror Story, 9-1-1, and Bumblebee — before making the leap to direct her first feature.
Hear her insights on:
✨ Why being "normal and pleasant" is her secret to success in Hollywood
🎬 How she found her feature film script on InkTip
💪 The harsh realities of producing your first independent film
🎥 Shooting a murder mystery feature in 10 days
👥 What she learned observing 50+ directors—both good and bad
🚀 How diversity hiring became her "foot in the door" and why she embraced it
Watch the full episode here 👉 https://buff.ly/X7x6oHm
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