JoiAshanti Watkis
- Casting Department
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Casting Director
After graduating from Hofstra University with a B.A in video/television production and a double minor in psychology, JoiAshanti Watkis found herself searching for where her specific passions resided within the production/entertainment industry. From interning for the documentary series "Great Decisions", producing her own independent films and countless freelance gigs, including the 5th Annual Black Women Talk Tech: Roadmap to Billions Virtual Conference, JoiAshanti has tried it all. In spring of 2021 she began interning for Yolanda Hunt where she found a passion in casting. Under the mentorship of Yolanda Hunt, JoiAshanti Watkis has been a part of amazing film and TV projects, and was promoted from an intern to a Talent Coordinator/Casting Assistant. "Growth is the only option" is what JoiAshanti lives by. She continues to work on her independent work as a producer on a project known as "The Alphabet Series". There is no timeline when it has to get done - she knows that it just will. While working on her own passions she will continue to work under the mentorship of Yolanda Hunt, and find herself in rooms she never thought were possible for a small town girl.