The Lady and the Rockstar…
Photo by Breyona | Exquisite-Eye
Her name is Astin and she rocks! Described as a Multimedia Artist, Astin specializes in Writing, Filmmaking, Musicianship and Event Curation.
Thirteen years into the film industry, Astin has written and produced comedy series, visual albums, experimental narrative films and short promos for local businesses. Season 2 of her latest work, satiric counterfeit-crime comedy, Real Fakes, is set to release Summer 2023.
“A Southern girl who got something to say, and spaces to create - who am I, but a storyteller first, and a rocker always?”
When not vocalizing her deadpan societal concerns on camera, she screams them aloud on stage as one half of punk & soul duo Thee BLK Pearl. Ten years into her career as a vocalist - and one year as a bassist - Astin and her dear friend Fred Robinson. founded Thee BLK Pearl in 2021 Their debut EP 2:22, was released Feb 22, 2022 and are currently working on new music.
Landing the coolest 9-5 ever, Astin currently serves as the Narrative Shorts Programmer at the Atlanta Film Festival. “The only thing more fun than creating my own work, is celebrating creators I believe in.” Astin is currently based in her hometown, Atlanta, GA.
The Hostess with the Mostest…
THEE Blk Pearl.
The Director…
The Muse…
