Jacquelyn Aluotto began an acting career at the age of 14. She later attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York . The socially conscious actress then started to realize that she could make a difference in the world through the use of film. With a never say quit attitude and the belief that any individual can help to change the world for the better, the actress decided to become a filmmaker.

She started Pick It Up! Pictures with the idea that every single one of us needs to be held accountable when it comes to making the world a better place. She is trying to do her part and hopes she can inspire others.

Jacquelyn has now embarked on another mission to help save 8 shelters from closing. The event World Peace Starts at Home is her brain child and will be taking place at a fabulous fresh water oasis Highlands Natural Pool 180 Snake Den Road Ringwood NJ 07456 Starting at 1 pm and ending at 5:30pm invited guest and attendees will enjoy and day in the sun that is a call for action. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter raffles and raise additional funds for the shelters.

Watch Jackie on Inside Social Work where she talks about her documentary entitled "Not In My Backyard". This film focuses on the issue of Domestic Violence.