Trelanda Lowe is a native of Los Angeles, California. She is a screenwriter, photographer, filmmaker, podcast host, and advocate. Trelanda is the founder and owner of the award-winning brand Vision Edge Media, which produces Phenomenal Disabilities and other content. She is also the owner of Bourgeois Magazine LA, which covers entertainment creatives through a contemporary lens. Trelanda’s most impactful roles are as a public speaker and collaborator at Autism Empowerment and other organizations. Through her media platforms, Trelanda tirelessly promotes the message of inclusivity and encourages individuals to create their own business vision, including collaboration.

How many years have you been a judge?

1-3 years

What excited you about judging for the Telly Awards?

It is exciting to review submissions and see where they expand the creativity in the work body.

What was your first job in the industry? What did it teach you?

When I first started working in the industry, I was a still photographer. Working as a still photographer exposed me to an array of industry roles and how productions operate.

What project are you most proud to have worked on?

I’m most proud of my podcast show, television series, photography, journalism, and advocacy.

What’s the most challenging part about your job and/or the industry?

The most challenging part of my job is that I wish there were more time in a day to work continuously.

What do you look for to determine excellence in video?

I look for creativity, ADA-accessible features, sound quality, stories, and a selling point that guides the core message.

What are your current roles and responsibilities and what do you love most about your job?

My current role is producing, writing, directing, and marketing. I love exploring new visionary ideas that will emotionally attract globally.

What initiatives or projects are you working on now that excite you?

I am working on my podcast show, Phenomenal Disabilities with Tree Lowe, and I’m collaborating with several partners on multiple television projects.

Do you have any specific practices you lean on to spark creativity?

I lean on utilizing the tools taught by my previous mentor and ADA-accessible features.

What inspired you to pursue your career path?

My inspirations were films as Apocalypse Now, The Wiz, and numerous other films, music videos, and television content.

In your experience, what is a significant change you are seeing happen in the video, television, and/or film industry, and what insight can you share about how to navigate it?

I’m noticing the access to software that produces editing quicker, including ADA-accessible features.