She’s back! Marcia Kimpton returns to the show to talk about her newly released film, An American Abroad, which she wrote, produced, directed, and starred in. The indie rom-com combines her love of travel with her art of storytelling and takes the audience on an epic adventure through Amsterdam, Turkey, Greece, South Africa, France, and Portugal — going onsafari, swimming with great white sharks, and navigating the treacherous yet hilarious waters of modern dating life.
Marcia is a true creative force of nature with a flair for fashion and a love of fine wine. She’s an award-winning filmmaker who has received more than 40 awards at festivals worldwide and recently won Best Actress for her leading role in the film at the Croatian International Film Festival. The daughter ofthe late Bill Kimpton, founder of the prestigious Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, she has traveled to over 50 countries and is known as one of the most trusted voices in adventure. More of her film and travel content can be found on her YouTube channel, Kimpton’s World Travel, Comedy, and Film Channel.
On this episode, go behind the scenes of the making of the movie, learn tips on how to follow your filmmaking dreams and produce indie films on a budget, and take an adventure ride through Marcia’s travels!
“The world has so many good people… We are united in art.” –Marcia Kimpton