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✨Director | Actress | Mother | SLP | Blessed beyond measure ✨ | Loving my family, spreading laughter, and living in faith. God is great 📚🗣️🎬😆

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✨Seeing the photos from the Southern Sinister premiere brings such a smile to my face! While I couldn’t be in the room physically, my heart and spirit were right alongside everyone celebrating. 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
🎬 Directing this project was such a rewarding journey, and it wouldn’t have been possible without this powerhouse team:
• Writer, CEO, Sapphire Mix Productions: Shauna Ti’er
• CFO, Sapphire Mix Productions: Howard Bailey
• Cinematographer/DP: Chop
Hats off to the entire cast and crew for putting on an unforgettable night! 🥂✨
#SouthernSinister #DirectorLife #IndieFilmmaking #PremiereNight #SapphireMixProductions by @ysela_acts

#dontletitride #scriptcompleted #castingsoon #godisgood #filmmaking by @ysela_acts

🏆 STILL OVER THE MOON! 🏆
I am beyond thrilled to share that Don’t Let It Ride took home a win and a major nomination! As a first-time filmmaker, having this debut project recognized is an absolute dream come true.
✨ Winner: Best First-Time Filmmaker (Awarded as Student Film Category) – @orlandourbanfilmfest
✨ Nominee: Best Short Film – @orlandourbanfilmfest
🔥 AND THE BIG NEWS JUST KEEPS COMING! 🔥
Don’t Let It Ride has officially signed a non-exclusive distribution deal with BNTV! In plain English: BNTV, BIFF, and OUFF now have the rights to promote, showcase, and stream our film worldwide across all of their media platforms and channels. Our story is officially going global! 🌍📺
A massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible team at OUFF for this honor and for holding space for independent voices. I also want to shout out the phenomenal filmmakers and beautiful souls I met this week…your passion is so inspiring. 🙌❤️
To my unbelievable cast and crew: this belongs to YOU. You trusted the vision, poured your hearts into this project, and made magic happen. I appreciate every single one of you more than words can say. We did it! 🎉🥂
More photos and recaps to come, so stay tuned! 📸✨
#DontLetItRide #OUFF2026 #OrlandoUrbanFilmFestival #BNTV #godisgood by @ysela_acts

Happy Birthday to my dad! I pray that you have a great day celebrating and getting a chance to relax and enjoy yourself today!I love you 🎉🎉🎉 Ben Williams by @ysela_acts

Having such a great time at the inaugural BananaCon Film Festival! 🎬✨

So proud to see my film, Don’t Let It Ride, screen alongside an incredible lineup of films and documentaries. Moderating the Q&A panel for my fellow filmmakers and diving into their creative journeys was the absolute highlight of the day!
Huge thanks to everyone supporting indie cinema! 🍌🎥🙌🏾 @sapphiremixproductions @ysmovemedia
#BananaCon #DontLetItRide #IndieFilm #WomenInFilm #FilmFestival by @ysela_acts

Our 2pm Screening Block is full of true stories that will inspire and move you!

September 26th at @alomacinemaandgrill - get your passes today!

www.allthelinestudio.com/bananacon

#filmfestival #bananacon2026 #documentaries #filmscreening #orlandofilm by @ysela_acts

ATTENTION FILMMAKERS 🎬✨
The Atlanta Urban Film & Music Festival is making its official debut! Join us June 11–13, 2027, for our inaugural festival and the prestigious Hattie Awards.
Backed by the Orlando Urban Film Festival, this is an incredible platform for creators you won’t want to miss. Ready to showcase your work?
👇🏾Click the link in the comments to submit your film! 🎬✨ by @ysela_acts

🎭 SOMETHING BIG IS IN THE WORKS! 🎭

✨Truly honored to be co-directing Dr. Shaun Powell’s “Until Divorce Do Us Part” The Stage Play, presented by the Orlando Urban Film Festival and the Jacksonville Urban Film & Music Festival on November 7, 2026. Ritz Theatre and Museum 7pm. ✨

For tickets: Go to—- Ticketmaster.com

#UntilDivorceDoUsPart #godisgood #JUFF #OUFF #DirectorLife by @ysela_acts

✨The wait is over! The official trailer for SOUTHERN SINISTER has arrived! 🎬 Directing this project alongside an unforgettable cast and crew was a total ride, and we’re so excited to finally give you a glimpse of the drama, tension, and heat we brought to the screen. Hit play and let me know your favorite shot! 🎬🔥

#southernsinister #OfficialTrailer #IndieFilmDirector #godisgood #sapphiremixproductions by @ysela_acts

✨What an incredible experience speaking at the 🦋 Transformation Mind, Body & Soul Conference in Glendale, AZ! 🎤✨

🦋I had the honor of sharing the message: “God Is Not Finished With You Yet.”

🦋A massive shoutout to my OG bestie Jackie @jjmarstransformations for bringing this entire vision to life! Hosting an event like this takes incredible vision, dedication, and grace, and @jjmars77 executed it flawlessly. She is an amazingly talented Woman of God who poured so much heart into making this space transformative for every woman in the room. Jackie, your gift is undeniable, and the best is truly yet to come! I ❤️❤️❤️ you!

🦋So grateful for my village! My sister friend Shauna Ti’er @sapphiremixproductions pulled up all the way from Atlanta, GA alongside my brother Howard @howardbailey1974 to stand in my corner and support. I Love you both endlessly more than words can say 💐✨

🦋Met so many beautiful, inspiring Queens 👑 this weekend. Leaving with a full heart and so much joy! 🙌🏾💐👑

#WomensTransformationConference #GodIsNotFinishedWithYouYet #MindBodySoul #godisgood KingdomWomen #godisgood by @ysela_acts

Happy 1st day of 6th grade, Laylah! 🎉 Go kick off an incredible year, learn big, and make awesome memories!

We pray God covers Laylah and all of our children with His protection, wisdom, and peace as they start this school year. May He guide their steps, grant them confidence, and surround them with good friends. Have a blessed and amazing first day! #BackToSchool2026 #SchoolYearBlessings #ProudFamily #6thGrader #Godisgood by @ysela_acts

Grateful is an understatement! 🌟

I recently participated in an interview to talk about my journey, my passion, and what drives everything I do. It’s one thing to live your purpose every day, but seeing it captured so thoughtfully in print is truly humbling.

Huge thanks to CanvasRebel for providing the platform and highlighting my story. I’d love for you to give it a read!

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-ysela-williams-phillips

#godisgood #grateful #filmmaking #womeninfilm #walkinginpurpose by @ysela_acts