About Us

She Shot Me Films, LLC (SSM) is spreading love the Brooklyn way as a boutique production company founded, led and visualized through the lenses of women. SSM offers full service production, with over 40 collective years of experience in film, television, media and pioneering in the digital arena. SSM aims to capture the authentic and present the meaningful to deliver compelling stories.

In 2019 they collaborated with UK filmmaker Karen Palmer on an interactive film titled "Perception i/O," a facial emotion detection and eye tracking immersive film that reveals the viewers perceptions of reality and implicit bias. Perception i/O is currently part of the Face Values: Exploring Artificial Intelligence exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York City..

Adapting to the new face of production amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, SSM recently produced a multi-city livestream concert event for Nervous Records and Hip-Hop duo Smif-N-Wessun for a 25th year record release celebration.

SSM is a Covid-19 Compliance Certified Production Company.

P.N.C. (Partners N Crime)

Yesenia “Moony” Perez

Yesenia Perez, also known as "Moony," is a proud Nuyorican who hails from the vibrant community of Flatbush in Brooklyn. With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Moony has established herself as a multi-talented professional. Her journey began at the age of 15, when she interned with record labels such as Track Masters, Sony, and Ruff Ryders. After managing a recording studio, Moony made a late start in the film industry but quickly excelled in the AD Department, where she became an Assistant Director and Production Manager. Her natural nurturing nature and tough leadership style made this transition seamless.

Moony has worked on a variety of productions, including Hidden Camera shows such as "Impractical Jokers," "Money with Strangers," and "Eric Andre," scripted films such as "Mooz-lum," "3 People I Never Heard Of" (filmed all in one take), and "The Drummer," as well as documentaries and reality shows like "I am Heath Ledger," "Staten Island Hustle," "Doug and Jamie plus one," and live events such as the MTV Justin Bieber Concert. She has also produced music videos for artists such as Meek Mills, Styles P, and Robyn. Recently, Moony completed the production of Desus & Mero and launched She Shot Me Films, where she produces live streaming and live-action films.

Moony's passion for Hip-Hop Culture and her strong relationships within the industry have allowed her to work on projects with people she admired while growing up. Her love for the craft, coupled with her Covid Compliance Certification, make her a valuable asset to any production team.

Lisa “Cynical” Smith

Lisa “Cynical“ Smith, is a New York City native who was born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens. Her parents were immigrants from Barbados in the West Indies, and they instilled in her a strong work ethic and a passion for excellence. Throughout her career, Cynical has made her mark in various media, including internet, radio, podcasts, TV, film, streaming, and immersive filmmaking.

In 1996, Cynical became dissatisfied with the state of commercial Hip-Hop radio and decided to produce a weekly nationwide Hip-Hop countdown show on WNWK 105.9 FM. She followed that with a weekly variety show that she produced and hosted on Beatminerz Radio/ 88hiphop.com, as well as a Hip-Hop news program that became the #1 show on the Pseudo Online Network. Rap legend Chuck D recognized her as an "internet radio pioneer" during his keynote at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.

During the dot-com bubble, Cynical picked up a camera and began documenting Hip-Hop culture. As a producer, she has worked on various projects, including the acclaimed web series For Colored Boys Redemption and an immersive film based on bias with British Technologist and Director Karen Palmer, which premiered at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in 2019. Most recently, Cynical produced an award-winning short film called "But Tomorrow."

Cynical is a hip-hop historian, industry mentor, and part of Smif-N-Wessun's management team. She currently serves as a partner at Bucktown USA Entertainment, a Brooklyn-based boutique multi-media production company. Her drive, passion, and commitment to excellence have made her a respected and influential figure in the entertainment industry.