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Filmmaker | Author | Creative | Educator

The

Shirlette Collective

a house for soft rebellion and sacred memory.

🎥✨ “We’re building a legacy of fairy dust and titties.”

Welcome to The Shirlette Collective: a woman-led, soul-fed film crew built on softness, storytelling, and showing the hell up.

We are filmmakers, dreamers, documentarians, weirdos, camera nerds, set runners, lighting lovers, and sound sorceresses. Some of us are trained. Some of us are just hungry. But all of us are here, ready to build something from scratch with snacks in our pockets and glitter on our gear.

🎬 I’m building this collective from the ground up to do two things:

1. Create stunning, cinematic work rooted in truth, femme energy, and bold-ass beauty.

2. Make space for women and femmes who want to learn, shoot, grow, or just belong.

💌 Who I’m looking for:

Women & femme-identifying folks who love film, even if you're still learning

Volunteers who believe in storytelling with heart

Creative energy, raw, quirky, chaotic, or focused

People who show up with ideas, snacks, good vibes, and no ego

This is a safe space. A messy space. A powerful space.
We’re not getting rich off this (yet), but we’re making art that matters.

🧚🏽‍♀️ If this feels like your kind of magic, fill out the crew interest form here:
👉🏽 https://form.typeform.com/to/q8dVPU5s

#TheShirletteCollective #WomenInFilm #FilmCrewCall #FemmeEnergyOnly #DIYFilmmaking #VolunteerFilmCrew #BrokeButBrilliant #BlackWomenInFilm #CreativeCollective #GirlGangWithGear

🎥✨ “We’re building a legacy of fairy dust and titties.”

Welcome to The Shirlette Collective: a woman-led, soul-fed film crew built on softness, storytelling, and showing the hell up.

We are filmmakers, dreamers, documentarians, weirdos, camera nerds, set runners, lighting lovers, and sound sorceresses. Some of us are trained. Some of us are just hungry. But all of us are here, ready to build something from scratch with snacks in our pockets and glitter on our gear.

🎬 I’m building this collective from the ground up to do two things:

1. Create stunning, cinematic work rooted in truth, femme energy, and bold-ass beauty.

2. Make space for women and femmes who want to learn, shoot, grow, or just belong.

💌 Who I’m looking for:

Women & femme-identifying folks who love film, even if you're still learning

Volunteers who believe in storytelling with heart

Creative energy, raw, quirky, chaotic, or focused

People who show up with ideas, snacks, good vibes, and no ego

This is a safe space. A messy space. A powerful space.
We’re not getting rich off this (yet), but we’re making art that matters.

🧚🏽‍♀️ If this feels like your kind of magic, fill out the crew interest form here:
👉🏽 https://form.typeform.com/to/q8dVPU5s

#TheShirletteCollective #WomenInFilm #FilmCrewCall #FemmeEnergyOnly #DIYFilmmaking #VolunteerFilmCrew #BrokeButBrilliant #BlackWomenInFilm #CreativeCollective #GirlGangWithGear

UPDATE: The Girl Scout Career Q&A was a success!

Huge thank you to everyone who tagged, shared, and helped connect us with such incredible professionals. Because of your support, our Cadette girls got the chance to speak directly with real professionals across multiple industries and let me tell you, they showed up with some amazing questions!

Our speakers matched that energy with powerful, honest, and inspiring answers. I think the girls left feeling more confident, more curious, and more excited about what’s possible in their futures.

Thank you again to this amazing village for showing up and pouring into these young minds. We couldn't have done it without you!

UPDATE: The Girl Scout Career Q&A was a success!

Huge thank you to everyone who tagged, shared, and helped connect us with such incredible professionals. Because of your support, our Cadette girls got the chance to speak directly with real professionals across multiple industries and let me tell you, they showed up with some amazing questions!

Our speakers matched that energy with powerful, honest, and inspiring answers. I think the girls left feeling more confident, more curious, and more excited about what’s possible in their futures.

Thank you again to this amazing village for showing up and pouring into these young minds. We couldn't have done it without you!

Forgot to cap off yesterday with my tat for my dad. I got it back in March. He would've absolutely rolled his eyes and said "Crazy girl" 😁❤️

Forgot to cap off yesterday with my tat for my dad. I got it back in March. He would've absolutely rolled his eyes and said "Crazy girl" 😁❤️

🌸 Giving Flowers: Week 4 🌸
You’d think this woman would’ve been the very first person I gave flowers to. And honestly? That would’ve made too much sense. If you know me, you know I’m a little rebellious and also a little dramatic so of course I had to build up to this one.

Today, I’m giving the biggest, most radiant bouquet of flowers to my mom.

Right now, while I’m stuck at work trying not to burst into tears, she’s out there at the Special Games with my son, cheering him on, snapping the best photos, and being the absolute MVP. She showed up because I couldn’t and that’s just who she is. She shows up. Every time. No matter what.

She’s been doing the damn thing since day one, helping dad raise me with grace and grit. She gave me everything I needed, even when she didn’t have everything herself. She’s been my foundation, my biggest fan, and the woman I model so much of my strength after even when I’m too stubborn to admit it.

She’s glam, she’s bold, she’s classy, and she loves hard. If you’ve ever met her, you already know.

These flowers are for you, Mom. Thank you for being there for him, for me, for all of us. I love you more than I could ever put into words.

#GivingFlowers #MomGoals #LegacyOfLove #ThankYouMom #CelebrateYourPeople

🌸 Giving Flowers: Week 4 🌸
You’d think this woman would’ve been the very first person I gave flowers to. And honestly? That would’ve made too much sense. If you know me, you know I’m a little rebellious and also a little dramatic so of course I had to build up to this one.

Today, I’m giving the biggest, most radiant bouquet of flowers to my mom.

Right now, while I’m stuck at work trying not to burst into tears, she’s out there at the Special Games with my son, cheering him on, snapping the best photos, and being the absolute MVP. She showed up because I couldn’t and that’s just who she is. She shows up. Every time. No matter what.

She’s been doing the damn thing since day one, helping dad raise me with grace and grit. She gave me everything I needed, even when she didn’t have everything herself. She’s been my foundation, my biggest fan, and the woman I model so much of my strength after even when I’m too stubborn to admit it.

She’s glam, she’s bold, she’s classy, and she loves hard. If you’ve ever met her, you already know.

These flowers are for you, Mom. Thank you for being there for him, for me, for all of us. I love you more than I could ever put into words.

#GivingFlowers #MomGoals #LegacyOfLove #ThankYouMom #CelebrateYourPeople

#Instructionalassistant #k5education #paraeducator

#Instructionalassistant #k5education #paraeducator

What. A. Weekend.

Big congratulations are in order—times two!

First, to one of my incredible mentors on her beautiful wedding! Watching you step into this new chapter was nothing short of magical.

Then to turn around and see you and your bestie—my other amazing mentor—pull off a powerful, successful Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things event right after? Just…wow. Talk about unstoppable.

Your sisterhood, your vision, and your dedication continue to inspire me on every level. I’m so proud to be in your orbit, and I can’t wait to see what’s next!

Professional photos on the way I just need a sec 😭

#OWDET #MentorMagic #BlackExcellence #ExtraordinaryWomen #GratefulHeart

What. A. Weekend.

Big congratulations are in order—times two!

First, to one of my incredible mentors on her beautiful wedding! Watching you step into this new chapter was nothing short of magical.

Then to turn around and see you and your bestie—my other amazing mentor—pull off a powerful, successful Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things event right after? Just…wow. Talk about unstoppable.

Your sisterhood, your vision, and your dedication continue to inspire me on every level. I’m so proud to be in your orbit, and I can’t wait to see what’s next!

Professional photos on the way I just need a sec 😭

#OWDET #MentorMagic #BlackExcellence #ExtraordinaryWomen #GratefulHeart

Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes!!! Today was awesome and adorable and I'm so full of love ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes!!! Today was awesome and adorable and I'm so full of love ❤️❤️❤️

I got my first teacher gift from a student y'all 😭🎁❤️
#longtermsubstitutelife

I got my first teacher gift from a student y'all 😭🎁❤️
#longtermsubstitutelife

July 10 - July 20 #familyreuniontings #plumwine
#Jamaicanfood #watercolor #swimming #nomercyuno

July 10 - July 20 #familyreuniontings #plumwine
#Jamaicanfood #watercolor #swimming #nomercyuno

June 25th - July 6 #painting #filmmaking #sunflowers #fireworks #eventphotographer

June 25th - July 6 #painting #filmmaking #sunflowers #fireworks #eventphotographer

May 28 - June 8 #farmersmarket #landscapephotography #gardening #hibiscus #cactusflower #bees #paintandsip #clouds #love

May 28 - June 8 #farmersmarket #landscapephotography #gardening #hibiscus #cactusflower #bees #paintandsip #clouds #love

When your whole circle consists of gamers so you make them logos and offline screens to show them you love them 😁💕 #gamers #blackgamers

When your whole circle consists of gamers so you make them logos and offline screens to show them you love them 😁💕 #gamers #blackgamers

May 13 - May 27 #animecarstickers #bigslicesofpizza #substituteteacher #autismmom #herbgarden #tatted

May 13 - May 27 #animecarstickers #bigslicesofpizza #substituteteacher #autismmom #herbgarden #tatted

A year since you dipped out is wild. Time is a crazy thing. I've left some more ways to celebrate him below.

A playlist of his favorite songs (adding more): https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSUAiilEyoOVFSp6cI7wmyRGJeG3UN9wv&si=dkeLY8LANfcTx7c7

His scholarship (give the page a like we have some events coming up next year): https://www.facebook.com/STEMGrowthLLC

Tons of pics from the family:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F3X7yZbGndxPFz2dHtyjEgVCDWfk12f9

A year since you dipped out is wild. Time is a crazy thing. I've left some more ways to celebrate him below.

A playlist of his favorite songs (adding more): https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSUAiilEyoOVFSp6cI7wmyRGJeG3UN9wv&si=dkeLY8LANfcTx7c7

His scholarship (give the page a like we have some events coming up next year): https://www.facebook.com/STEMGrowthLLC

Tons of pics from the family:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F3X7yZbGndxPFz2dHtyjEgVCDWfk12f9

May 5 - May 12 - #motherdaughterteas #gardening #photography #music #happymothersday

May 5 - May 12 - #motherdaughterteas #gardening #photography #music #happymothersday

Happy Easter Y'all 💖 from the Robinsons

Happy Easter Y'all 💖 from the Robinsons

This kid ❤️ #drumlife #futuredrummer #drummer #asdkid

This kid ❤️ #drumlife #futuredrummer #drummer #asdkid

A good meal = the perfect birthday.
#whenyourtwofriendslooklikealesbiancouple #wemadeitoutthegroupchat #familyofnerds

A good meal = the perfect birthday.
#whenyourtwofriendslooklikealesbiancouple #wemadeitoutthegroupchat #familyofnerds

Happy Birthday Gorgeous 🩷 34 looks pretty good on ya. $ShirletteRobinson 💁🏼‍♀️

#itsmybirthday #34

Happy Birthday Gorgeous 🩷 34 looks pretty good on ya. $ShirletteRobinson 💁🏼‍♀️

#itsmybirthday #34

... yea finna add these to my dictionary

... yea finna add these to my dictionary

Happy Halloween 🎃

Happy Halloween 🎃

We got another one, folks! Meet @kharilorde in this week's episode.

#trapwomanist #Interview #interviewpodcast #transman #queerartist #queer

We got another one, folks! Meet @kharilorde in this week's episode.

#trapwomanist #Interview #interviewpodcast #transman #queerartist #queer

My obligatory new car post. #Mitsubishi sponsor me 😘

📸-@moskeei

#influencer #2023mitsubishioutlander #egoisindestructiblenow #dontbemadifyouseeyourgirlinmypassengerseat #jkigotthisforthefueleconomy #blueformydaddy #outlander

My obligatory new car post. #Mitsubishi sponsor me 😘

📸-@moskeei

#influencer #2023mitsubishioutlander #egoisindestructiblenow #dontbemadifyouseeyourgirlinmypassengerseat #jkigotthisforthefueleconomy #blueformydaddy #outlander

Unintentional matching 😁💙

Unintentional matching 😁💙

High-key cute AF and now you see where I get it from 😌

High-key cute AF and now you see where I get it from 😌

Happy Heavenly Birthday Daddy ❤️

Happy Heavenly Birthday Daddy ❤️

Just because my space is a vibe 😁🌻 #aesthetic #rainbow

Just because my space is a vibe 😁🌻 #aesthetic #rainbow

My guy 😭 get up 🤣🤣

My guy 😭 get up 🤣🤣

We'll be back again soon #Orlando ☀️ Took my baby boy to SeaWorld for the first time. We definitely needed the break. #blackcontentcreator #grief #seaworldorlando #vacation #autismfamily

We'll be back again soon #Orlando ☀️ Took my baby boy to SeaWorld for the first time. We definitely needed the break. #blackcontentcreator #grief #seaworldorlando #vacation #autismfamily

Thank everyone so much for the love you have given during this time. We definitely feel surrounded and secure in this. I'd like to ask if those reaching out to my mother if you could text her instead of calling for right now. She's unable to talk without crying and we are trying to keep her pressure down.

Thank you for understanding.

Thank everyone so much for the love you have given during this time. We definitely feel surrounded and secure in this. I'd like to ask if those reaching out to my mother if you could text her instead of calling for right now. She's unable to talk without crying and we are trying to keep her pressure down.

Thank you for understanding.

Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful mommy. Where would I be without you? ❤️❤️❤️

Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful mommy. Where would I be without you? ❤️❤️❤️

How are you going to turn me into a Daddy's girl and then leave me sir. How rude.

I love and miss you so much. You were a literal beacon. I still haven't fully processed but I'll start with letting the world know how much you mean to me.

Thank you for loving me and showing me what love is.

Using your favorite word, "Amen"

How are you going to turn me into a Daddy's girl and then leave me sir. How rude.

I love and miss you so much. You were a literal beacon. I still haven't fully processed but I'll start with letting the world know how much you mean to me.

Thank you for loving me and showing me what love is.

Using your favorite word, "Amen"

😁❤️ with my #pixel6

😁❤️ with my #pixel6

Starting his loc journey.... Again! #locd #locs #locdkids

Starting his loc journey.... Again! #locd #locs #locdkids

Dinner and a movie with my favorite person 🥰🥰🥰 #mommysondate #mexicanfood #mariomovie #fivestars

Dinner and a movie with my favorite person 🥰🥰🥰 #mommysondate #mexicanfood #mariomovie #fivestars

When your clique from highschool gets back together. #mybesties #twoofusgottattoosandtitties #twoofusgotass #welooklikeadiversityposter #twoblackfolkandapuertorican #wefuckedthatfoodup #delicious #mybitches

When your clique from highschool gets back together. #mybesties #twoofusgottattoosandtitties #twoofusgotass #welooklikeadiversityposter #twoblackfolkandapuertorican #wefuckedthatfoodup #delicious #mybitches

Sigh he's so perfect 🥰

Sigh he's so perfect 🥰

Wedding Tings ❤️ Congrats to The Littles 🥰

#blackcontentcreator #weddingtings

#blacklove

Wedding Tings ❤️ Congrats to The Littles 🥰

#blackcontentcreator #weddingtings

#blacklove

Firstly, I want to thank everyone for all of the birthday wishes. I feel so loved and I had a wonderful day.

Secondly, I'd like to ask for one of three favors (or all three if you're feeling fancy) in the name of my birthday;

1. Please like the Instagram and subscribe to the YouTube of my upcoming visual projects:

https://instagram.com/elara.ent
https://www.youtube.com/@elaraent

There should be content by April if not the end of March.

2. Please point me in the direction of grants or scholarships or donate to the completion of my Bachelors of Science in film degree.

https://www.paypal.me/photosbysjr

3. If you are a black person with a story please share it with me for my podcast blackness personified. I'm so excited about this project and would love to hear your stories.

Thank you in advance and again for all of the love and support. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Firstly, I want to thank everyone for all of the birthday wishes. I feel so loved and I had a wonderful day.

Secondly, I'd like to ask for one of three favors (or all three if you're feeling fancy) in the name of my birthday;

1. Please like the Instagram and subscribe to the YouTube of my upcoming visual projects:

https://instagram.com/elara.ent
https://www.youtube.com/@elaraent

There should be content by April if not the end of March.

2. Please point me in the direction of grants or scholarships or donate to the completion of my Bachelors of Science in film degree.

https://www.paypal.me/photosbysjr

3. If you are a black person with a story please share it with me for my podcast blackness personified. I'm so excited about this project and would love to hear your stories.

Thank you in advance and again for all of the love and support. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

My birthday is coming up. Get ready to be sicka me 😌 #piscesseason #march6

My birthday is coming up. Get ready to be sicka me 😌 #piscesseason #march6

Ongoing birthday tings 😁

Ongoing birthday tings 😁

🤣🤣 Happy Birthday Sweet Boy 🎈🎈 #12yearsold #preteen

🤣🤣 Happy Birthday Sweet Boy 🎈🎈 #12yearsold #preteen

And so it begins #reels

And so it begins #reels

Goodbye 2022. It's been wonderful 😌. #farewell2022
#happynewyear

Goodbye 2022. It's been wonderful 😌. #farewell2022
#happynewyear

We had to go back one more time 😁🎅🏿 #santapictures

We had to go back one more time 😁🎅🏿 #santapictures

My favorite time of year. And I get to spoil the ones I love with presents wrapped in beautiful @violagraceshop paper.
@stackinfluence #violagrace #violagracepartner #allwrappedup #giftidea #wrappingpaper #giftideas

My favorite time of year. And I get to spoil the ones I love with presents wrapped in beautiful @violagraceshop paper.
@stackinfluence #violagrace #violagracepartner #allwrappedup #giftidea #wrappingpaper #giftideas

Gingerbread Houses w/ the cousins 😁🎄⛄

Gingerbread Houses w/ the cousins 😁🎄⛄

The tame ones 😌 #trend #textmessages

The tame ones 😌 #trend #textmessages

I'm going to vlog my learning journey. For my first quarter I have:
Daily Documentaries
Esotericism
Friend Dates
Pilates
Korean

If you all do it let me see your list in the comments ❤️

#learningjourneychallenge #blackcontentcreator #blackvloggers #blackluxury

I'm going to vlog my learning journey. For my first quarter I have:
Daily Documentaries
Esotericism
Friend Dates
Pilates
Korean

If you all do it let me see your list in the comments ❤️

#learningjourneychallenge #blackcontentcreator #blackvloggers #blackluxury

Thanksgiving is over 😁 #happyholidays

Thanksgiving is over 😁 #happyholidays

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