Isis Djata

Isis Djata is an American Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Producer, Actress, and the owner of Locked and Loaded Films LLC. Djata has over seven years of experience crafting memorable stories. Isis has a B.S. in Journalism from Mercy College and a J.D. from Southern University Law Center. Djata has written numerous screenplays spanning various genre's. Isis has a unique ability to create complex characters set amidst the backdrop of the ever-changing worlds she creates for them. As a result, Isis has mastered the art of compelling storytelling. Djata has a keen ability to write natural dialogue allowing her to effectively humanize her characters to ensure viewers understand the world from the characters point of view. Utilizing the "Show Them Don't Tell Them" approach to screenwriting Isis, takes her readers and viewers on a journey that leaves them at the edge of their seat as she reveals subtle clues that require one to connect the dots on their own. Djata understands the importance of utilizing this writing technique as she is aware that viewers don't enjoy television shows or movies with predictable plot lines. Isis takes the same approach to filmmaking carefully crafting every scene to ensure that it not only propels the story forward but that it also keeps the viewer guessing while ensuring they are entertained and engaged. Djata creates memorable characters that are relatable and that stay with readers and viewers long after they have finished reading one of her scripts or watching one of her productions. Isis enjoys discussing her approach to screenwriting and has been quoted as saying "this is my character's world I just live in it." As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Isis believes that you must create real characters who like human beings are perfectly flawed. Djata has said, "once the screenwriter and filmmaker understands this shortcoming innate in all human beings they can reveal a character's good attributes while exposing the ugliest parts of them which will make audiences love and hate them at the same time". Djata is also a producer and actress and in late 2017-2018 she produced and co-starred in her first television pilot for her original series Mob Mentality a 1-hour scripted crime drama. Mob Mentality Log Line: The son of a reputed mobster sets out to rebuild his life after getting released from prison, but a series of events derail his plans thrusting him back into a life of crime.