Hey Branden,
Great to meet ya! So glad you made your post!
I, too, recently moved to the DMV area from LA. In my case, I'm in Stafford, VA. I inherited a few acres and have been out here since 2020 turning the land around with my brothers -- flying out to LA (North Hollywood) regularly to work/hustle and visit my girlfriend, lol.
Anyways, I'm an independent filmmaker (writer, director, producer) with two feature films under my belt, as well as, a docu-series, and a few short films, web series, music videos, etc. I also work on the side as an illustrator, designer, and storyboard artist.
I'm a WGAW Associate Member and currently I'm in the beginning stages of putting together my next feature, a comedy/fantasy -- my biggest project to date and my debut as a solo director... I'd previously been one half of a writing-directing team for the past 16 years -- since I started out in the game, really... So, I'm learning now to stand on my own two feet. :)
I'm looking to make acquaintances with the local filmmaking community and I'm always happy to explore any possibilities whether it be for work, congregation, or collaboration.
You can check out my website at: https://www.lydelle-jackson.com