May 24, 2013
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Ellen Winter Goes Orange and Joins the Tapestry

We’re excited to announce that ELLEN WINTER, the star of Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden and accomplished singer, will be Going Orange for OJBG’s interactive new media Tapestry project! She’ll be joining us at the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, … Continue reading

May 14, 2013
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Worn Magazine’s DREAM Issue Launches!

We went to the seriously epic Worn Magazine party last week to kick off the launch of their 5th Issue– the DREAM issue. You may remember, Otessa did a nouvelle vague-inspired video shoot with Worn Editor-in-Chief Nicole Aguirre for her Worn Abroad … Continue reading

May 13, 2013
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Go Orange with OJBG & Join the “Tapestry” Project!

Film maker and creator of the internationally acclaimed LGBT youth web series “Orange Juice in Bishops Garden,” Otessa Ghadar, is taking her new campaign and plea to “Go Orange” to heads of state, legislators and Embassies throughout Washington, DC. “Go Orange” is … Continue reading

May 10, 2013
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So… why exactly is it called Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden?

We’ve been getting lots of questions lately about where the title of our web series comes from. “Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden” is a mouthful, and an unusual one at that. So I’ve decided to sit down and spill it … Continue reading

May 7, 2013
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Otessa’s PRIDE Campaign for LGBTQ Youth Online

Otessa recognizes that cyber bullying is a big problem affecting many LGBTQ teens online today. But as someone who has been involved with new media since the advent of the Internet age, she has also long appreciated the freedom of … Continue reading

May 3, 2013
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DC Mayor Vincent Gray Congratulates Otessa for OJBG

Today, Otessa went to a filmmaker’s luncheon at the DC Film Office and was personally congratulated by DC Mayor Vincent Gray for her work with “Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden” and being “a shining example of the incredible talent [DC] … Continue reading

April 30, 2013
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An Interview with Otessa Ghadar

At the 20/20 Productions web series screening at Filmfest DC this year, Otessa sat down with Aaron Mullins and Tyler Perry of Rubacam Media for an interview for The Georgetown Dish. Check out their conversation on Orange Juice, web series, and living in DC. You’ll learn some … Continue reading

April 26, 2013
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Meet the OJBG Girls (All Over Again!)

Came across this Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden video from way back. It’s amazing to see how much the show, and the characters, have grown throughout the seasons. This little feel-good video, introducing you to the best of DC’s OJBG … Continue reading

April 2, 2013
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OJBG vs. Gossip Girl: Depictions of American Life

In addition to Otessa’s “beautiful people with beautiful problems” explanation of how a relatable show like Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden became popular in over 140 countries, I love this story she told about how her show reached students in … Continue reading

April 2, 2013
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Otessa on OJBG Going Viral

At the February 16 premiere party for Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden, Otessa got on stage to answer some questions about the show’s success. I particularly liked the answer she gave to someone’s question on how the show became popular … Continue reading

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