Life & Work with Kimberly Lake

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kimberly Lake.

Kimberly graduated with honors from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Video Production. She worked for 12 years as Director of Media and Marketing at Fellowship Bible Baptist Church in Warner Robins, GA, before relocating to Nashville, TN, in 2018 to pursue a career in faith-based filmmaking. Kimberly is the director and producer of her debut documentary film ‘Segregated Sundays,’ which explores the historical context of race relations and its impact on Christian worship. She currently resides in Warner Robins, GA working as a freelance video editor and on her upcoming project, ‘The Start of Something New.’

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Yes, there have been struggles along the way. I’ve faced having to make sacrifices, discouragement, and working hard while waiting for it to come to fruition. It’s all worth it in the end.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a film director/producer and freelance video editor. I’m most proud of my film debut film ‘Segregated Sundays.’ After hearing the quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about ‘Sunday at 11 a.m. being the most segregated hour in America’, it made me reflect on my own experiences growing up in the church. The quote still seemed to be true today, even though he said it over 50 years ago. That started me on the journey to researching how race relations in America have affected Christian worship. I think what sets me apart is that I’m able to express my creativity without sacrificing quality. I’m extremely excited about my new project and the story it will tell of the thousands who have grown up in the foster care system here in America.

We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
I think risk-taking is inevitable when pursuing a dream in your career. I think another word for risk is faith. A major risk for me in pursuit of my film career was leaving a stable 9 to 5 to become a full-time freelancer. Taking risks exposes you to failure and difficulties but in the end, you are a better person and have a true appreciation for how far you’ve come.

Contact Info:

• Email: kmarievideoproductions@gmail.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kmarievideo
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR7VRJ5V4Zg