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BioDolapo Erinkitola is an established powerhouse in the film and entertainment spaces. With over20 years of experience, the Chicago native continues to create platforms for filmmakers andmusicians to display their creativity. In 2018, he created Dolapo E. Productions to helpfilmmakers breathe life into their projects. Some of Dolapo's most notable and criticallyacclaimed projects include Karen (BET's #1 Movie in 2021), Scheme Queens (Official selectionof the 2022 American Black Film Festival), The Sound of Christmas (BET's #1 Christmas film of2022), I Am John Gabbana (2022), and the highly anticipated Waterboyz (2024).Born to Nigerian immigrants, Dolapo, along with his nine siblings, was taught generosity and theimportance of serving others. Growing up in Ford Heights, IL and attending Bloom Trial HighSchool, Dolapo attended Morehouse College in Atlanta GA. After earning several academicdegrees and with an extensive career in medical field. Dolapo looked for ways to pour back intohis community, he focused on leadership development and joined several organizations alignedwith his focus. The former President of the 100 Black Men of American, North Atlanta chapterand member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc continues to hold mentoring close to his heart.His continued urge to challenge himself lead Dolapo to take a direct pivot from healthcaremanagement to artist management. Dolapo has worked alongside Quality Control Music andsupported several Grammy-nominated artists.Dolapo's entertainment accolades don't stop there: he is the Co-owner of Atlanta's #1 nightspot,Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro, and Co-owner of Havana Lounge, another popular Atlanta nightspot.Dolapo's passion for creativity, authentic energy, and ambitious personality make him one of thefilm industry's most sought-after Executive Producers, and with a calm, yet ambitiousdemeanor, it's easy to see why Dolapo is on track to becoming one of Hollywood's mostsuccessful producers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.
Apple Brown Betty, is a powerhouse performer with a trajectory that is out of this world. Her storied career has seen several evolutions; from television host, to social media star, to radio personality. In 2020, she assumed her ultimate form as a stand-up comedienne. Raised in Richmond VA, Betty's elegant stage presence belies a boldness that audiences love. Her charming, southern sensibility allows her to approach topics that many shy away from with ease. Betty was selected as one of Bob Sumner's Rising Stars of Comedy after just a year in the industry. Her natural talent has been honed on some of the grandest stages the comedy world has to offer, including The World Famous Comedy Store, The Hollywood Laugh Factory, The Hollywood Improv, The DC Improv, The DC Comedy Loft and the legendary Apollo Theater. Betty has also blazed stages in the Willingboro Comedy Festival, the Because They're Funny Festival and the American Black Film Festival. An evening with Apple Brown Betty means a night of laughter and love. She spreads that love even further on social media, where she interacts daily with her friends, followers and fans. #applebrownbetty #socialmedia #radiopersonality #chrispomay #livewithcdp #wqee #barrycullenchevrolet https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomay Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596...
HBO, OWN, CBS, NBC, Emmy Award winning CBS News producer and Executive Film producer.As an Executive CBS News producer she covered daily events, including the presidential campaign for the CBS Evening News and The Early Show. She is Executive Director & Producer of - Brown Babies: The Mischlingskinder Story. This powerful documentary has been nationally recognized ~ CNN Sponsored, Winner of Best Documentary at the American Black Film Festival, HBO Best Documentary finalist-Martha's Vineyard Black Film Festival, Official Selection of San Francisco Black Film Festival.The original music was composed by Bobby Burwell, whose work has been featured in several Lionsgate films and Tyler Perry movies.This documentary which tells the story of six so-called “brown babies” born in postwar occupation Germany. They were born to German women and African-American soldiers. As illegitimate, biracial, bicultural children who were unwanted by enemy nations, their lives were tragic. For the first time Brown Babies: The Mischlingskinder Story reveals this little known remarkable piece of history through the compelling life stories of the children and their birth parents. Little known history lesson of biracial, African-American and German children born during post war occupation Germany. Film focuses on the very different experiences six brown babies, a biological father, a biological mother who gave her child up for adoption & a the woman who helps rescues the childrenAs a producer and executive producer at WBBM-TV, Chicago, Regina's newscasts, special series and investigative reports captured the attention of viewers, community leaders and industry peers, winning Best Newscast by the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association for journalism excellence in 2003 and 2004. Her story on African-American women and breast cancer won Best Health/Science Report from the New York Association of Black Journalists in 2007. She's served as executive producer of Sunday Morning Programming at WUSA-TV in Washington, DC.For more information on the showings for 'Brown Babies"- The Mischingskinder Story go to the Facebook Page: https://www.brownbabiesfilm.com/© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!2024 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS
Okema T. Moore is an Emmy Nominated PGA producer and rising director. She's created unscripted and branded content for Lifetime, Netflix, and Disney/Marvel, including: Beat Bobby Flay and The Kitchen on Food Network, Oprah's Color of Care, Founding In Color on Peacock, and Nomad with Carlton McCoy on CNN. Most recently, she developed and produced Down in the Valley for STARZ, and was lead producer on Chocolate with Sprinkles for the AFI's Directing Workshop for Women, which won the HBO award at the American Black Film Festival.Okema was a Directing Fellow for Minorities In Film's Branded Lab, a semi-finalist for The Blackhouse Producer's Lab, a 2nd rounder for the Sundance Producer's Track, and a fellow for both the Stowe Story and the Black Magic Creative Producers Labs. She was a finalist for the PANO production microgrant, received a writing fellowship to create her first TV Pilot with Writer's Boot Camp & Women Going Places. And her short script had a live staged reading at the Essence Film Festival in 2024.Okema proudly serves on the board of New York Women in Film & TV and The Black TV & Film Collective. She is committed to lifting while she climbs, building up women, queer, IPOC, Caribbean and Black creatives.She also happens to be a very fine actress.www.moorethanenuff.com
Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Writer and Director, Jacqueline King-Howell, '97. Jacqueline began her career with roles at VIBE magazine and Radio City Entertainment/MSG before advancing her drama arts education at HB Studio and the Atlantic Theater Company. While pursuing acting, she wrote a script inspired by a personal experience, which became her debut film, Judy's Child. This film was selected for several prestigious festivals and made it to the American Black Film Festival's top 20 list. Her films have garnered numerous accolades, including awards and recognitions as a staff pick, and being a top 4 finalist in renowned festivals such as Raindance NYC, BESLA, Diversity in Cannes, MPAC, and the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival. Jacqueline has also produced, directed, and written a documentary for Colgate University titled Men of Mark, and is currently in post-production for her fifth segment with Sesame Street. At Colgate, she was actively involved in various student organizations, including CSA, AASA, and Sojourners. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology and Peace Studies, with a minor in Drama.
In this episode, Mel starts with sharing her experience in Miami for the American Black Film Festival (19:36) before the room recaps their Father's Day from over the weekend (30:08). The JBP then sends their congratulations to the Boston Celtics for winning the NBA Championship (45:18), Gervonta Davis & Frank Martin squared off for the WBA lightweight world title (1:24:12), and Joe sends his thoughts to Angela Bofill who passed at 70 (1:37:39). Also, the room shares their thoughts of a viral video of Eagles linebacker Terrell Lewis trying to run out on an escort without paying (1:43:52), Chris Brown's meet and greet's are breaking up households (2:25:46), Kendrick's Juneteenth show and speculation of a ‘Not Like Us' video (2:37:26), Reason and TDE part ways (2:46:13), **SPOILER ALERT** House of the Dragon (3:01:44) and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Normani (feat. Gunna) - “1:59” Ice | Fabolous (feat. Don Q & Dave East) - “For The Family” Parks | JasonMartin & DJ Quik (feat. The Game) - “CHUPACABRA” Ish | Victoria Monét - “Power of Two” Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Thundercat) - “Be Careful) Emanny | Kadeem Nichols - “Beautiful Mess”
The boys are back in town! We have returned from the 2024 American Black Film Festival (1:17) and have a ton to report on, from the films and panels to the music performances and red carpet. Also, the latest film from Pixar has arrived with "Inside Out 2" (25:58), can this movie bring Pixar back to life? On the TV side, 2 of our major shows are back on the airwaves, "The Boys" (45:18) season 4 with the first 3 episodes, and the season 2 premiere of "House of the Dragon"(1:55:56). (Song: Never Too Much x Luther Vandross)
"Bright Eyes" is the name of this week's episode of X-Men '97, and there's a lot to discuss. We also have an announcement at the top of the episode, 2 Black Nerds have been invited to the American Black Film Festival as social critics! So ensure you continue to tune in with us on social media for more from the festival.
Marquise is joined by rotating host Elijah Rhea and guest Alan Massenburg to discuss his new comedy album "We Got Action" and the state of comedy. We explore his first shows, constructing a comedy album, and why he keeps going. Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of coffee with some of his closest friends and creative peers. Follow Alan Massenburg: Website: https://www.alanmassenburg.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/alanmassenburg Twitter: @AlanMassenburg. Tik Tok: @ AlanMassenburg. YouTube: @AlanMassenburg Alan Massenburg is a comedian originally from Philadelphia, Pa. He has been featured on the Drew Barrymore Show, Sirius XM's Sway in the Morning show, the American Black Film Festival and at the legendary Apollo Theater. Alan is also the cohost of the Proper Ebonics podcast. Buy "We Got Action" Here: https://alanmassenburg.bandcamp.com/album/we-got-action Follow Elijah Rhea: @ Mr_McScruff / @ WeLoveOnWax on IG -- Stay Updated on my content: Keepin' It a Bean - @keepinitabeanpod on IG Due Diligence - @duediligencephl on IG Marquise Davon - @MarquiseDavon on IG/TikTok/Twitter/Threads Content: linktr.ee/marquisedavon Become a Patron: patreon.com/marquisedavon
Charla Lauriston and Gordon Baker-Bone visit friends and discuss being kind to yourself in writing/life and more with host Marina Franklin. Charla Lauriston is a Vancouver and Los Angeles based comedian, writer, and director. Most recently, she wrote for Grand Crew on NBC and has previously written for The Last OG, Ghosted, People of Earth, and Hoops. Her 2021 episodic short, Witchsters, is the official selection of the 2022 Slamdance Film Festival, New Filmmakers Los Angeles, and the 2021 Austin Film Festival and American Black Film Festival. Charla is the creator of The Werking Writer School, a career-focused online course and community for new and aspiring screenwriters. Charla's 2014 web series, Clench & Release, garnered critical acclaim that described her as “self-assured and gleefully sarcastic” (WNYC) and “one of the most exciting and original voices in comedy” (Splitsider). As a standup, Charla has appeared on ‘The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail' on Comedy Central, and has performed with Jonathan Van Ness and Team Coco. Born in Haiti and raised on the East Coast, Charla's sharp observations on everything from family to race to pop culture and the absurd minutiae of everyday life are delivered with a matter-of-fact punch to the gut. Gordon Baker-Bone is not a stage name, it's his real name. It's also a name you won't soon want to forget. This NJ(Newar) native has been performing nationwide and has featured on AXS TV's Gotham Live and voted one of Brooklyn's 50 Funniest People in 2016. He's written for MTV, and is a regular at clubs around New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. He is poised to be a top comedian of his generation. Also, check out his show Drunk Black History coming to a town near you! Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.
Today we talk to filmmaker, producer, director, Lisa France! We will be discussing the new documentary she produced called The Herricanes, and all it represents. Directed by Olivia Kuan, The Herricanes will be featured in key fim festivals including Slamdance 2024 this week in Park City, Utah. The Houston Herricanes was a women's professional full-tackle football team. The players found camaraderie and strength as they controversially open a new door in the world of sports. Women playing football and stepping into a terf, not just dominated, but protected for, and only allowed for men. The Houston Herricanes were a part of the first women's full tackle football league in the 1970s. Their unknown story is one of commitment, courage, and strength. Despite adversity and hardship, they fielded a team purely for the love of the game. What they started is a movement that is still in motion today. Lisa France began her film and TV career as a stunt woman . She directed, co-wrote and produced her first feature film, Anne B Real in 2003, which won more than 30 film festival awards and nominations around the world, including two Independent Spirit Award nominations, a Black Reel Award, Urbanworld, Pan African Film Festival and American Black Film Festival. Her first documentary, Roll with Me also garnered numerous awards, and has been acquired by and distributed by ARRAY Releasing. France has directed numerous thrillers and Christmas movies for Lifetime, BounceTV, OWN Hulu and Tubi; directed and produced on Season 5 and 6 of Queen Sugar and more. With co-host Brody Levesque
Today we talk to filmmaker, producer, director, Lisa France! We will be discussing the new documentary she produced called The Herricanes, and all it represents. Directed by Olivia Kuan, The Herricanes will be featured in key fim festivals including Slamdance 2024 this week in Park City, Utah. The Houston Herricanes was a women's professional full-tackle football team. The players found camaraderie and strength as they controversially open a new door in the world of sports. Women playing football and stepping into a terf, not just dominated, but protected for, and only allowed for men. The Houston Herricanes were a part of the first women's full tackle football league in the 1970s. Their unknown story is one of commitment, courage, and strength. Despite adversity and hardship, they fielded a team purely for the love of the game. What they started is a movement that is still in motion today. Lisa France began her film and TV career as a stunt woman . She directed, co-wrote and produced her first feature film, Anne B Real in 2003, which won more than 30 film festival awards and nominations around the world, including two Independent Spirit Award nominations, a Black Reel Award, Urbanworld, Pan African Film Festival and American Black Film Festival. Her first documentary, Roll with Me also garnered numerous awards, and has been acquired by and distributed by ARRAY Releasing. France has directed numerous thrillers and Christmas movies for Lifetime, BounceTV, OWN Hulu and Tubi; directed and produced on Season 5 and 6 of Queen Sugar and more. With co-host Brody Levesque
In this episode of The Directors' Take podcast, your hosts Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas are joined by Annetta Laufer, a Writer/Director who has directed episodes of Dr. Who and the upcoming HBO series Get Millie Black. Annetta, like many of us, was stuck in an endless loop of directing short films, but remained true to her taste and principles, whilst waiting for the TV and Film industry to reach the place where her voice is situated. We dig down into her journey and talk about the following: -Why did you begin directing? -Do you think schemes are helpful? -How did you get your break in TV directing? -What is the biggest difference between shorts and TV? -How do you prep when working in TV? -What is a script supervisor? -What are the most difficult challenges a director faces when working in TV? Biography Annetta is a Writer/Director and the founder of Roman Candle Productions, a film production company focused on black and female–led films. Her short films have screened at national and international film festivals including Encounters Film Festival, London Short Film Festival, Aesthetica Film Festival, Pan African Film Festival and Uppsala Film Festival.Her short films have earned her the Best Film award at the BFM International Film Festival/Screen Nation for WINNIE AND THE DUPPYBAT, which was also a finalist for the HBO Short Film Award at the American Black Film Festival. She won the Best Screenwriter award at the Indian Cine Film Festival in Mumbai for SCARLET, Best Short Film award at the Black International Film Festival for AFRO PUNK GIRL and was BAFTA long-listed for her last short film THE ARRIVAL. Annetta is currently developing her feature film COLONY ROOMS, a drama set within the Caribbean community in 1960s Soho London, with the BFI and producer Joy Gharoro Akpojotor (Blue Story, Boxing Day). She is also developing her 2nd feature film WILD SWIMMING (RIVER MISTRESS) with producer Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo (Netflix/Top Boy, Fox Searchlight/Rye Lane) and Film4, and developing her first TV series LEMON FISH with Buccaneer Media. As a director, Annetta directed the 2022 New Years Special of the British TV Series DOCTOR WHO for BBC Studios. She is also attached to Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's upcoming film adaptation of her Laurence Olivier Award winning play EMILIA, based on the life and times of Renaissance poet and Shakespeare contemporary Emilia Bassano. Manon Ardisson (God's Own Country) and Chiara Ventura from Ardimages UK are producing. Annetta is represented by Josh Varney and Hannah Linnen at 42 Management. Nuggets of the week Annetta: The Last of Us Oz: Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson Marcus: How Michelle Yeoh Threatened 'Everything Everywhere' Directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Credits Music by Oliver Wegmüller Socials Annetta: Instagram The Directors' Take: Twitter (X) & Instagram Marcus: Twitter (X) & Instagram Oz: Twitter (X) & Instagram If you have any questions relating to the episode or have topics you would like covering in future releases, reach out to us at TheDirectorsTake@Outlook.com.
#WeGotAction Alan Massenburg, the multifaceted comedian, writer, and actor hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has carved a distinctive niche in the entertainment industry. Notably, he earned recognition as a finalist in the American Black Film Festival stand-up competition, an accolade presented by HBO, showcasing his comedic talents on a prestigious platform. Massenburg's humor found a broader audience as he appeared in the "Dad Joke" segment on the Drew Barrymore Show, adding a touch of his comedic flair to the national stage. The comedian further solidified his presence by gracing the legendary Apollo Theater as a featured performer, leaving an indelible mark on one of the world's most iconic venues. Additionally, Massenburg brought his comedic charm to Sirius XM's "Sway in the Morning Show," contributing to his growing reputation in the industry. Despite expressing a "hate/hate relationship" with TikTok, Massenburg has defied the odds, with his social media content amassing over 10 million views online. This digital success underscores his ability to connect with audiences across platforms, showcasing the comedian's versatility and resilience in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment. As Massenburg continues to captivate audiences with his humor and talent, his journey from Philadelphia to the global stage reflects a promising trajectory in the world of comedy and entertainment.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to The TV Blerds, your ultimate source for the latest and greatest in the world of entertainment! In this episode, we dive deep into the hottest headlines and binge-worthy shows, giving you the inside scoop on everything you need to know. In our introductions segment, we uncover the exciting news about Beyonce's upcoming cinematic masterpiece. From the highly anticipated Renaissance Album visuals to the announcement of the Renaissance Tour hitting theaters soon, we discuss the magic Beyonce is bringing to the big screen. Plus, we celebrate Issa Rae's new role as the creative director of the 2024 American Black Film Festival and Halle Bailey's generous scholarship initiative empowering young talents. Next, join us in our 'We Watched So You Don't Have To' segment, where we dissect the latest TV shows that have everyone talking. From the suspenseful drama of The Other Black Girl to the chilling intrigue of AHS Delicate and the superhero spectacle of Gen V, we provide our honest opinions, scores, and insights on whether these shows are worth your time. Tune in for all this and more, and stay ahead of the entertainment curve with The TV Blerds!
Join hosts Thomas Cooksey, Tajh Lewis, and Kerry Jones on The RDD Podcast's new episode! They talk about their experience at the American Black Film Festival, discuss the Writers & Actors strike, and dive into the world of "Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse." Don't miss this thrilling entertainment talk! This episode contains A LOT of movie spoilers.
Melissa chats with director Numa Perrier, the director of THE PERFECT FIND starring Gabrielle Union, which will be released on Netflix on June 23rd 2023. Numa Perrier is an actor, director, writer and visual artist who has emerged as a provocative voice in the film and television landscape. Perrier's first feature, JEZEBEL, which she wrote, directed and co-starred, premiered at SXSW and was released on Netflix in 2020 via Ava Duvernay's ARRAY Releasing. Detailing Perrier's real-life experiences, the film follows 19-year-old Tiffany (Tiffany Tenille) as she navigates working as an internet cam girl in the '90s, in order to navigate her dying mother's financial struggles. Jezebel was a fan and industry favorite nabbing The Hollywood Reporter's Critic's Choice List and winning Best Director and Best Feature Film at The American Black Film Festival. Numa is the co-founder of the first streamer for Black millennials, Black&Sexy TV, serving as Chief Content Officer on the business side, while creating and showrunning over a dozen series launched by the platform, including Roomieloverfriends (executive producer, Issa Rae) and Hello Cupid (co-creator, Lena Waithe) Show Notes @NetflixFilm (Instagram) @Netflix (Instagram, Twitter and Facebook) @StrongBlackLead (Instagram, Twitter and Facebook) #ThePerfectFindNetflix Numa Perrier (Director): @missnuma (IG/TW) Black&Sexy TV In Her Voice is a Woman and Hollywood Podcast, hosted by Melissa Silverstein (Founder of Women and Hollywood and Co-Founder of the Athena Film Festival) and produced by Leonie Marsh. Subscribe to this podcast on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Join Substack for Melissa's weekly curated list of content made by women. Twitter @melsil and @womenahollywood Instagram @womenandhollywood
From a little boy growing up in Chocolate City to a distinguished and influential change agent in Hollywood, John Gibson the first Vice President of the Motion Picture Association's (MPA) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program is blazing trails across the entertainment industry. He works across all of the major motion picture studios, TV networks and streamers where he strategizes and cultivates key partnerships with over 50 leading organizations such as the American Black Film Festival, Atlanta Film Society, Georgia Latino Film Festival, New York Latino Film Festival and the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program, of whose advisory boards he serves on and many other groups working tirelessly to promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and ‘authentic' cultural representation. Additionally, he oversees multicultural initiatives, while also managing the MPA's partnerships with national civil rights, non-profits, and multicultural groups as part of the association's outreach to leading third-party organizations. John takes hosts DeDe and Jon on his very circuitous journey from real estate and politics to the entertainment industry where his passion for equity, civil rights and keen sense of diplomacy have prepared him to gracefully navigate the precarious waters of championing DEI in entertainment. Tap in to learn more about John and his mission to help make the industry look like the community it aims to serve. Thank you for listening to Blk on the Scene. We hope that you will tune in for more exciting guests and conversations from this season. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review and rating. Episode Mentions: John Gibson - https://www.theqgentleman.com/post/2022-06-john-gibson-ten-years-motion-picture-association Motion Picture Association - https://www.motionpictures.org/ American Black Film Festival - https://www.abff.com/miami/ Urbanworld Film Festival - https://urbanworld.org/
Hip-House mixed by Qool DJ Marv Thanks to Bob Sumner, I made a mix that I hadn't thought about doing before. About 12 hours before showtime, we talked about what he was doing at the American Black Film Festival, happening in Miami, and we spoke about the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, which led to talking about Hip-House.I remembered, while mixing – and dancing while mixing – that I was in college when many of these songs came out. Imagine cool ass Qool DJ Marv getting it on? Yeah I did. Once again, let's get it on: Hip-House mixed by Qool DJ Marv 1 - Hip Hop Rebop - Man Parrish3 - Funky Soul Makossa (Rap) - Nairobi and The Awesome Foursome4 - Treat 'Em Right - Chubb Rock5 - Get on the Dance Floor (12" Mix) - Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock6 - Planet E - KC Flightt7 - Talkin' All That Jazz (Dim's Radio Edit) - Stetsasonic8 - Chubbster - Chubb Rock 9 - Saturdays - De La Soul 10 - How Do I Love Thee - Queen Latifah11 - Enjoy Ya Self - Chubb Rock12 - Respect (Dancin' Danny D. Mix featuring Monie Love) - Adeva13 - Let It Roll - Doug Lazy14 - Housin' with the T's (Club Mix) - T La Rock15 - Come Into My House - Queen Latifah16 - Now That We Found Love - Heavy D & The Boyz Feat. Aaron Hall17 - Stomp - Ky-ze 18 - Grandpa's Party (Love II Love Remix) - Monie Love19 - Voodoo Ray (Original Mix) - A Guy Called Gerald20 - This Is Ska (Humphries Rydem Wiv Acid Mix) - Longsy D21 - Git on Up (feat. Sundance) - Fast Eddie22 - Turn Up The Bass (Fast Eddie Scratch It Up Mix) - Tyree Cooper, Fast Eddie23 - Yoyo Get Funky - Fast Eddie24 - Club Scene - Special Ed25 - I'll House You - Jungle Brothers26 - Luv Dancin' (feat. Jasmine) (Final Solution Mix) - Underground Solution, Jasmine #50thanniversaryofhiphophttps://www.youtube.com/@qooldjmarv https://qooldjmarv.bandcamp.com/ https://linktr.ee/qooldjmarv
EXECUTIVE FILM PRODUCER, BUSINESS MOGUL, AND PHILANTHROPIST Dolapo Erinkitola is an established powerhouse in the film and entertainment spaces. With over 20 years of experi-ence, the Chicago native continues to create platforms for filmmakers and musicians to display their creativity. In 2018, he created Dolapo E. Productions to help filmmakers breathe life into their projects. Some of Dolapo's most notable and critically acclaimed projects include Karen (BET's #1 Movie in 2021), Scheme Queens (Official selection of the 2022 American Black Film Festival), The Sound of Christmas (BET's #1 Christmas film of 2022), I Am John Gabbana (2022), and the highly anticipated Waterboyz (2023). Born to Nigerian immigrants, Dolapo, along with his nine siblings, was taught generosity and the importance of serving others. After earning several academic degrees and with an extensive career in pharmaceuticals, Dolapo felt unfulfilled. This feeling of unfulfillment evolved into a direct pivot from corporate management to artist management. Dolapo has worked alongside Quality Control Music and supported several Grammy-nominated artists. Dolapo's entertainment accolades don't stop there: he is the Co-owner of Atlanta's #1 nightspot, Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro, and Co- owner of Havana Lounge, another popular Atlanta nightspot. Dolapo's passion for creativity, authentic energy, and ambitious personality make him one of the film industry's most sought-after Executive Producers, and with a calm, yet ambitious demeanor, it's easy to see why Dolapo is on track to becoming one of Hollywood's most successful producers. Thank you to my Sponsor @thehavanalounge Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-her-podcast/id1481123426 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0p2Aa10vWB6pIMQUn2Cgyu YouTube: / lifeherpodcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://anchor.fm/s/df9bebc/podcast/rss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeherpodcast/ Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for products that I recommend or share. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when you use my links. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeherpodcast/message
Our latest podcast guest, Antoine Allen, shares his inspiring story of betting on himself in pursuit of his dreams. As a filmmaker who grew up poor in Jamaica, Queens, Antoine faced numerous challenges and setbacks along the way but never lost sight of his passion for storytelling. In this episode, Antoine talks candidly about the sacrifices he made to pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker, including being homeless. He also shares how he leveraged his resourcefulness and creativity to break into the industry and build a successful career as an independent filmmaker.From navigating the ups and downs of Hollywood to creating meaningful work that reflects his experiences growing up in Queens, Antoine offers valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in a fiercely competitive industry. His story is one of persistence, resilience, and unwavering belief in oneself.Tune into our latest episode to hear more from Antoine Allen on betting on oneself and overcoming adversity in pursuit of one's passions. Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/-C4ne-oMXVE ================ BIO Antoine Allen Antoine Allen Films (AAF) was founded by award-winning filmmaker, Antoine Allen, and is an independent production company that produces and distributes its own films. Antoine Allen Films prides itself in creating films that reflect the diversity of the human spirit. Mr. Allen had dreams like any other kid growing up, and it was those same dreams that allowed him to break through every obstacle in his path. Despite growing up poor in Jamaica, Queens, Allen was already rich with potential. Refusing to let this define his future, he moved forward with a passion, drive, and tireless dedication that has now become synonymous with the Antoine Allen brand. Mr. Allen began his career in the music industry, successfully managing independent hip-hop artists for many years. During that time, he had several experiences that opened his eyes to the fact that he had more to offer. It was at this time that the phrase "dream big or don't dream at all" really hit hard. Foregoing the traditional film school route, he began educating himself on all creative, technical, and business aspects of the process and never looked back. Allen transformed himself into a successful writer, director, filmmaker and producer. He sold his first screenplay, No Where Land, an animated feature film in 2008. As an award-winning director, Allen has gone on to be involved in a variety of film and music video projects. In the summer of 2010, Mr. Allen made his directorial debut with Split Decision, a narrative short film exploring love, rejection and motivation, which he also wrote and produced, eventually launching a highly successful social media campaign. The trailer alone received over twenty-one thousand views on YouTube and countless 'Likes' on Facebook, all culminating in the Split Decision world premiere. The opening screening in New York City sold out. This should have come as no surprise since Mr. Allen sold out a premiere to a 3-minute music video that he had previously directed. On a personal level, the film allowed him to draw from his own experiences of beating the odds when life got tough and was an experience that brought Mr. Allen full circle. He has since made three successful feature length films - all of which premiered to sold out audiences - and his latest feature film, LOLA just screened at the 2020 American Black Film Festival. Aside from pursuing his creative projects, Mr. Allen has devoted a great deal of his time inspiring, mentoring and giving back to his community by helping young entrepreneurs and artists achieve the bigger dreams that they have for themselves. Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective: ifapfilmcollective.com Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr: instagram.com/floydmarshalljr tiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0 Youtube: FlodyMarshallJr --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/support
Expanded two-hour episode of the program all about TV. Our guests: Niklas Trenkler, chief executive officer of Streemfire, fast-rising developer and distributor of new TV channels running on smart TV products and multichannel bundles; Alex Buono, executive producer-director of Based On A True Story, the new Peacock comedy-thriller series; Jennifer Jackson, Stellar TV Network/Central City Productions executive vice president, and Jenna Cavelle and Kelley Kali, executive producer and director respectively of Jagged Mind, Hulu's new made-for-TV movie getting an American Black Film Festival presentation before its debut on Hulu June 15.
Nicole Friday is not only one half of the power team responsible for the American Black Film Festival Brands, alongside her husband Jeff. She is also a Culinary Queen, a Mom and a true testimony teacher. The 27th annual ABFF will take place in Miami Beach June 14-18, tickets are available: https://www.abff.com/miami/ The festival will be available to a global audience June 19-25 on ABFF PLAY: https://abffplay.com/ Join me Friday, June 16th in Denver for the LIVE Podcast Event in Denver, CO with special guest Claudia Jordan and opening act, Comedian Al Jackson on Friday, June 16th HERE! Comeback is hosted by Erica Cobb. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter See more at Comeback.TV Comeback with Erica Cobb is an inspirational and empowering podcast hosted by the dynamic TV and radio personality, Erica Cobb. With a focus on helping people overcome adversity and make a comeback in all aspects of their lives, Erica and her guests share their personal stories, insights, and practical advice. From career setbacks to personal struggles, the show offers candid conversations and engaging interviews to help listeners navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals. With a positive, uplifting approach, Comeback with Erica Cobb is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn setbacks into comebacks.
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Lionel Anthony Cook, a filmmaker who started out as an indie filmmaker and made his way to Hollywood! It was fascinating to hear about his journey in the film business and how he managed to achieve success through sheer perseverance and talent. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Hjc8KxLZcwE?feature=share ============= BIO Lionel Anthony Cook is a film and television editor Director of Photography, and producer who has over a decade of professional working experience. A Philadelphia native, Cook obtained his bachelor's degree in film and television production from Temple University. He went on to write, direct and produce his first short film, “Keep Calling Me”. The film received High Acclaim at the 2008 Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. His feature film “Sure Looks Good” was an official selection of the 2010 San Diego Black Film Festival and was distributed by Maverick Entertainment. Cook went on to direct, edit, and produce four short films, a web series, and a feature film from 2012 to 2018. In 2019 Cook got the opportunity to edit the independent feature film “The Available Wife”. This film went on to be selected for the 2020 American Black Film Festival, where it received high acclaim. Later that year, “The Available Wife” aired on BET. Later that year, Cook relocated to Los Angeles, California, where his editing career ascended. Cook was hired as the assistant editor for the feature film “True to The Game 2” which was one of the highest-grossing theatrical releases in the Indies and 2020. ================== Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective: ifapfilmcollective.com Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr: instagram.com/floydmarshalljr tiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0 Youtube: FlodyMarshallJr --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/support
The film industry is a highly competitive and challenging field to break into, especially in the United States. Real filmmakers who are successful in this industry possess a combination of skills, talent, and perseverance. They understand that it takes more than just creative vision and technical ability to make a successful film. In this episode, I am joined by Elisee Junior St Preux, a Haitian storyteller born and raised in North Miami Beach, FL, who exploits his art through directing, writing, and acting, to explore some of the key characteristics and strategies that real filmmakers utilize to succeed in the US film industry. Elisee researched assiduously from numerous materials available to him as a self-taught filmmaker, such as books, blogs, podcasts, newspapers, digital articles, and documentaries. Soon after, he founded the film blog "The Movie Butter Playbook," as well as the screenplay label "La MODE Films," for Black writers. Today, his work has premiered at Tribeca, he is a recipient of Indeed's Rising Voices in collaboration with Hillman Grad Productions, a nominee for the 53rd NAACP Image Awards, an HBO Short Film Award Finalist at the American Black Film Festival, and a Netflix Created By Fellow.Elisee shares his experience of being raised in South Florida, the secrets to being successful in Florida, and how he has been so successful in his projects. He also talks about the first thing that he thinks about when working on a film, how to stay in the present as an artist, and what the real black filmmakers in the diaspora are missing. He discusses some of the things that real filmmakers do to be successful. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics! Timestamps[06:11] The experience of being raised in South Florida[11:11] The bullying of dark skin in colleges back in the days[13:43] The secrets to being successful in Florida[16:20] How Elisee has been successful in his projects[18:54] The first thing that Elisee thinks about when working on a film[21:55] How to stay in the present as an artist[27:22] What the real black filmmakers in the diaspora are missing[34:01] What the real filmmakers do[39:00] Understanding completion bonds as a director[45:00] The competition in the film industry[52:10] Advice for young filmmakers in Florida Notable quotes: “If you live in an unpredictable world, you must be prepared everywhere you go.” “The real filmmakers go out and make their movie and be unapologetic about it, and they are going to do it with all the skill sets they have and face all the trials and tribulations they will get. In the end, they are going to be proud and learn from it.” “A lot of directors don't understand anything about a completion bond. If your film doesn't make a certain percentage, you will have a hard time getting money for your next feature.”Connect with Elisee Junior St Preux:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliseestpreux/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliseethecinephile/Visual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante
Chyna Robinson is an award-winning filmmaker. Her director work includes the historical drama Greenwood: 13 Hours, the thriller Lola Lisa, and No Ordinary Love. No Ordinary Love centers on two women experiencing betrayal and manipulation by their husbands. Eventually, they begin plotting to find a way out. Chyna has been recognized during SXSW as a "Female Filmmaker to Watch" and featured at the American Black Film Festival. Tracy Rector never dreamed of being a filmmaker but found herself called to be the executive producer of No Ordinary Love. Her passion as a survivor and her desire to reach out to other victims was the force behind the project. As a survivor, her favorite hashtag is #StartByBelieving. These words resonate with her experience of being married to a well-known, beloved minister who few believed could be abusive. To watch No Ordinary Love or schedule a community screening, visit the film's website. You can also follow the movie on Instagram and Facebook. Need Help Now? Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). For more parenting resources for raising girls and supporting female representation across the arts, visit girlsthatcreate.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube. Thanks to our sponsors at the BrainLoveHealth.com Please support UnsilencedVoices.org. Experience #HealingThroughtheArts at the Arete Gallery through April 2023. WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.
VitaMelanin is entering the American Black Film Festival's 2023 Podcast Competition! Ciara and Taylor discuss kinks they didn't even know existed! Listen to the full episode where they dive more into things they didn't know were kinks and some more they've never heard of! Email: vitamelaninpodcast@gmail.com IG: @vitamelaninpod Facebook: @VitaMelanin Podcast Follow Ciara on IG @cee_thespian and Taylor @isanity
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Dubbed a National Treasure and a force to be reckoned with, award-winning actress/ activist, and author, Jenifer Lewis, star of the 8 seasoned hit TV show “Black-ish,” has appeared in over 400 episodic television shows, 68 movies, 30 animations, and 4 Broadway shows. Most recently she starred as Patricia in the new Showtime series “I Love That For You.” Jenifer has performed in more than 200 concerts worldwide including, sold out audiences at Lincoln Center and an electrifying standing ovation at Carnegie Hall. Her accomplishments as an entertainer and community activist have been recognized with an honorary doctorate from her Alma Mater, Webster University and the Career Achievement Award from The American Black Film Festival. This year, Ms. Lewis published her second critically acclaimed book “Walking in my Joy: In These Streets'' and was honored by the Congressional Black Caucus. Jenifer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame July 15, 2022. She was born and raised in Kinloch, Missouri. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. JENIFER LEWIS Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeniferLewis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeniferLewisForReal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeniferlewisforreal JONES.SHOW Online: Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/ Web: KevinRandallJones.com www.Jones.Show "Peaceful Ambiance Theme" by TheoTJ https://freesound.org/people/TheoJT/sounds/569880/ https://www.t-heo.com/music/. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License. Usage of this work is not endorsed by the artist.
Hello, Hello! In this episode, we have a conversation with writer and comedian Charla Lauriston. We talk about working on the NBC series Grand Crew, writing her web series 'Clinch & Release,' her excellent new course for writers, The Werking Writer School, comedy as a defense mechanism, the importance of being seen, racism in Boston, why it's harder to get a laugh from a fellow comedian, the joke she wishes she'd written, how she deals with writer's block, and her best advice for would-be comics and sitcom writers. Enjoy! The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization). If you like what we're doing, please donate here: www.bonsai.film/donate. How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content: Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel. Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.bonsai.film/subscribe. The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives! More on Charla Charla Lauriston is a Vancouver and Los Angeles-based comedian, writer, and director. Born in Haiti and raised on the East Coast, she's currently a Supervising Writer/Producer for Grand Crew on NBC and has previously written for The Last OG, Ghosted, People of Earth, Hoops, and others. Her 2021 episodic short, Witchsters, is the official selection of the 2022 Slamdance Film Festival, New Filmmakers Los Angeles, and the 2021 Austin Film Festival and American Black Film Festival. Charla is the Lead Mentor at The Werking Writer School, a career-focused online course and community for new and aspiring screenwriters. Links charlalauriston.com thewerkingwriter.com/school https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlalauriston/ **Esteemed listeners of the MAKE IT Podcast, please take 10% off Charla's top-flight writer's course, The Werking Writer, with the code MAKEIT. If you are ready to level up your writing and get that series job, finish that screenplay you've been laboring over, or create samples that get the attention of agents in 2023, do not miss out on The Werking Writer course. Remember to use the discount code MAKEIT for 10% off today, and thank you to Charla and the team at The Werking Writer for the generous offer. #MAKEIT
The Collider Ladies Night sub-series, Collider Ladies Night Pre-Party, was made for creators like Nikyatu Jusu. It's designed to put the spotlight on promising filmmakers in the early stages of their careers who deliver so big with a new project that their star is bound to soar. Mark my words; that will happen for Jusu and this industry is better off for it.After winning the HBO Short Film Competition at the American Black Film Festival with Flower, earning a Short Film Grand Jury Prize nomination at the Sundance Film Festival for Suicide by Sunlight (which I highly recommend watching right here), and finding other success in the short film format, Jusu finally got the go-ahead for her feature directorial debut, Nanny. Anna Diop leads as Aisha, a Senegalese woman living in New York City who starts a new job caring for the daughter of Michelle Monaghan's type-A working mom. The hope? That gig will give her the resources she needs to bring her own son, Lamine, to the US. However, the more Aisha works, the more she's haunted by a violent presence threatening to destroy her American dream.With Nanny now playing in select theaters and due out on Prime Video on December 16th, Jusu took the time to follow up our 2022 Toronto International Film Festival conversation with an episode of Collider Ladies Night Pre-Party to offer additional insight into exactly what it took to get her first feature off the ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actor and activist Kendrick Sampson (Insecure) is learning to dream without limiting himself. Kendrick and Ashley revisit who they were as audacious young adults when they first met at the American Black Film Festival in 2008. The Houston native says growing up he wasn't taught to embrace his Southern culture, and that having a Black father and white mother often left him feeling like he lived in a ‘gray area.' However, as an adult, a passion for storytelling and social justice helped him reconnect to his identity and heal. Watching his mother dedicate 37 years to a company that did not appreciate her taught Kendrick the importance of chasing one's purpose. Now, after seasons of doubt in himself, Kendrick is fully committed to seeing his dreams realized on and off the screen.
This episode nearly brought me to tears. Jonterri's passion and persistence in creating a life inside of her dream - inspiring. About today's guest:Jonterri Gadson is a former creative writing professor who chose TV over tenure. She most recently served as a writer on Netflix's THE UPSHAWS. She has been a staff writer on HBO'S A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, NBC's Making It with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, The Kelly Clarkson Show and Adult Swim's half-hour comedy Bird Girl. Additionally, she was a Comedy Consulting Producer on 12 Dates of Christmas (HBO Max) writing comedic host copy for Natasha Rothwell and a writer for NBC's upcoming Ultimate Slip ‘N Slide, writing comedic host copy for Bobby Moynihan and Ron Funches.What we're talking about in today's episode:Her specific experiences writing for The Upshaw's, Black Lady Sketch Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show and NBC's Making ItHow she got the writing jobs with Black Lady Sketch Show and The Upshaw's (One involves Twitter)What it's like writing for Amy Poehler and Nick OffermanHow therapy has helped her with her in her career How and when Jonterri found it she was meant to be a writer How “Malcolm in the Middle” influenced her journey How she made the transition from creative writing professor to tv writer When and how often she gets imposter syndrome Insights into her comedic writing process Her experience in writing rooms when it comes to writing comedy What her mentor told her about her role in the writers roomThe books she recommends for those who want to write Comedy More about today's guest:She won Kevin Hart's LOL Film Fellowship for a short she wrote/directed and premiered at the American Black Film Festival. Her pilot script won Best Comedy Script at the New York Television Festival where she won development deals with OneX and Topic Studios. She's an alum of the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop, New York Stage & Film Filmmakers Lab, Refinery29 & TBS Riot Comedy Writers Lab and the IFP Project Forum. She's published three poetry books, including the full-length poetry collection Blues Triumphant (YesYes Books). For more episodes like this, like, subscribe, rate and review! Personal: diamondewilliamson.comCompany: thirdandwonderproductions.com
We have a very special episode of the Indie Film Hustle podcast today. Our amazing guest is Qasim Basir, co-writer, and director of the Sundance 2018 hit film A Boy. A Girl. A Dream. The film stars Power‘s Omari Hardwick and Meagan Good is the story of two people who meet in Los Angeles on the night Donald Trump is elected President of the United States. The film was just picked up by Samual Goldwyn Company for a theatrical release. Check out a few clips below. Qasim Basir wrote and directed Mooz-lum (2011) starring Danny Glover and Nia Long about an African-American Muslim family and how their lives are changed by the September 11 attacks. The film received nominations from the NAACP Image Awards and Black Reel Awards.Basir also wrote and directed Destined (2016) starring Cory Hardrict. Basir won Best Director at the American Black Film Festival. The film was shot as a true oner, meaning the entire film was shot in one take. To be able to achieve a 90-minute one-take cinematographer Steve Holleran frankenstein'ed a 50-pound antigravity rig and unconventional Sony camera and Panavision anamorphic lens combination.Qasim and I sit down and get raw, real and drop some MAJOR truth bombs on the tribe today. We discuss some the state of the film business from both of our perspectives, what it really takes to break-through and why he does what he does in the first place. This episode is truly eye-opening and I hope it resonates with you at your core.Enjoy my conversation with writer/director Qasim Basir.
Brief summary of episode:James Spooner is a graphic novelist, tattoo artist, illustrator, and filmmaker. He directed the seminal documentary AFRO-PUNK which premiered at national and international film festivals, including Toronto International and The American Black Film Festival. James also co-founded the Afropunk Festival, which currently boasts audiences in the hundreds of thousands around the world. His debut graphic novel, The High Desert is available now. Spooner's work has been recounted in various publications, including NPR, Vice Magazine, The Village Voice, The New Yorker, Vibe, Fader Magazine, MTV, NBC News and Variety, and he was a recipient of the ReNew Media Rockefeller Grant. He is an ongoing guest curator for the Broad Museum in Los Angeles and previously programmed for the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Spooner is also a contributor to RazorCake Magazine, and he continues to screen AFRO-PUNK at colleges around the country, giving talks on punk and Black identity. He is currently co-editing an anthology from Soft Skull Press entitled, Black Punk Now.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:James Spooner (photo credit Lisa Nola) To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcast ★ Support this podcast ★
Watch this Interviw Live: Click Here Born and raised to Nigerian immigrants in Chicago, Dolapo Erinkitola exceeded his parents' expectations by receiving multiple degrees at some of the most prestigious universities and creating a successful reputation as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. As a veteran supporter of the arts, with several years' experience in artist management, six years as a restaurateur, and three as a film producer, Dolapo is no stranger to success. Making over six figures, Dolapo's business acumen and integrity have allowed him to hold a multitude of positions, including Immediate Past President of the 100 Black Men of North Atlanta, Former Vice President within the pharmaceuticals industry, owner of Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro, Havana Lounge, and high-level memberships with several nonprofit arts organizations. Dolapo is on a mission to curate safe and inclusive spaces for artists and future entrepreneurs by combining his love for business with philanthropy to create a production company, Dolapo E. Productions. In 2022, Dolapo E. Productions has several projects set for release including the film Scheme Queens, an official selection of the American Black Film Festival. In addition to producing films, Dolapo's company has a full slate of projects set for production this year including the comedy series Tenishia Wilson: She's So Funny, and Sound of Christmas starring multi-platinum recording artist Ne-Yo. Dolapo also served as executive producer for the #1 independent movie in America, Karen (2021). Do you or someone you love Not lasting as long as they should in the bedroom?
This year, Skyh returns as leading man Amp ‘Addiction' Anthony on season two of Tyler Perry's smash-hit, male exotic dancer drama series “All the Queen's Men” on BET. The show follows Madam DeVille (Eva Marcille), a fierce businesswoman at the top of her game in the Atlanta nightclub industry who won't let anyone stand in her way as she reigns over a crew of loyal dancers. Skyh is a scene stealer as Madam's nephew and employee, who evolves in an exciting & electrifying season two storyline that pushes his character's limits to the next level. “All the Queen's Men” is set to return on BET and BET+ on July 14, 2022. Additional television credits for Skyh include the highest-rated Tyler Perry-produced BET series, “Sistas,” as well as starring opposite Don Cheadle and Regina Hall in Showtime's critically acclaimed drama series “Black Monday.” Additionally, Skyh led season one of AMC ALLBLK's legal drama series “Lace” as attorney Othello Charles in 2021. On the film front, Skyh can next be seen leading TV One's feature thriller “Stranger Next Door,” directed by Emmy-award winning director Victoria Rowell. The film tells the story of a former police detective who is both retired and divorced and lives to a life of seclusion as her father's caretaker when Jesse Holms (Skyh) moves in next door and her seemingly stagnant life is flipped on its head. “Stranger Next Door” recently made its premiere debut at the American Black Film Festival as part of 12 hand-selected spotlight screenings in June 2022 and is set to premiere on TV One later this year. It was also recently announced that Skyh will executive produce and star in the romantic drama feature, “A Haitian Wedding.” The film, which recently wrapped production in Haiti and Miami, centers on the love story of a Haitian-born bride-to-be and her fiancé, the American go-getter Patrick Casey (Skyh). Skyh continues to hone his talents behind the camera as a producer, and he is currently working on developing of handful of his own projects.Born and raised in Miami, FL, Skyh has always held a strong passion for the arts. Inspired by Michael Jackson at a young age, Skyh enrolled in dance classes at just five years old, and in just a few years, became fully immersed in the worlds of dancing, singing, and acting. Professionally trained in tap and ballet, Skyh has danced on tour and in world-famous music videos with legends like Beyoncé as her lead male dancer, Mariah Carey, and Rihanna, to name just a few. After completing a handful of major tours, Skyh booked the lead role in Michael Jackson's music video for “A Place with No Name” from his second posthumous album, “Xscape,” which cemented his passion for acting and compelled him to pursue the art full-time, hitting pause on dancing professionally and even taking a side job doing valet parking in Hollywood to afford acting classes and rent while he honed this new passion and craft. After many classes, a few small roles, and multiple auditions, Skyh booked the role of Jacobi on BET's “Sistas,” earning widespread praise and acclaim for his performance by critics, fans, and Perry himself. Skyh holds a strong passion for advocating for the homeless and impoverished, as he himself has had to battle homelessness at various points throughout his lifetime before finding success in the arts, as well as for nourishing and cultivating the dreams of minority children, and showing them that they can follow their passions, no matter where they come from or what they look like.
For all my multi passionate creatives out there, this one's for you! In today's episode, our guest helps us get to the core of what it takes to be successful with multiple passions. Chibundu Onuzo became a published author aged 19 and went on to publish several other books. She's also a singer-songwriter, screenplay producer and writer with a PhD in history. Chibundu grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to the UK in 2005, where she then signed her first book deal at nineteen. Her first novel, The Spider King's Daughter, won the Betty Trask Award and was shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Commonwealth Book Prize. Chibundu's second novel, Welcome to Lagos, was published by Faber in 2017 and in June 2018, Chibundu was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, as part of its "40 Under 40" initiative. In the same year, she was awarded a PhD in History from King's College London for her research on the West African Students' Union. In 2020, "Dolapo is Fine," a short film which Onuzo co-wrote, co-produced and composed the film score for, won the 2020 American Black Film Festival's HBO Short Film Competition and was long-listed for a BAFTA in 2021. Chibundu is also a singer songwriter and won the Drake Yolanda Music Award in 2021. Onuzo's most recent novel, Sankofa, has already been selected by Reese Witherspoon as her book club pick for October 2021. In February 2022, she will release her first EP titled “Coming Home” published in June 2021 by Virago. Snap, this girl packs a punch! How to connect with Chibundu: Connect with Chibundu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chibundu.onuzo/ The Spider King's Daughter by Chibundu Onuzo Welcome to Lagos by Chibundu Onuzo Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo Links to check out: Writers' and Artists' Yearbook by Peter James Frantz Fanon Goodreads Shaka Senghor Goodreads Maya Angelou Goodreads
It's no great revelation that we as mothers wear many, many hats. We may be career women, but we're also often the CEO of the household, the executive chef, the resident therapist, the director of family activities… It can be a lot! Striking work-life balance is something that many of us spend decades searching for, but we spend so much time looking that it's hard to see the forest for the trees. The truth is, as mamas, we deserve to be nurtured, too. Today, I welcome entrepreneur, executive, producer, media personality, and fabulous mama of two Nicole Friday. Nicole is also an accomplished culinary influencer and the president and general manager of ABFF Ventures, LLC, the entertainment company behind the American Black Film Festival.Tune in and listen to episode thirty five of Mamaste with Tanika Ray. Nicole and I talk about our experiences mommying through the pandy and how it strengthened our familial connections. We also cover why it's so important that mamas take care of themselves, prioritizing “me” time, and why home should be a mama's favorite place.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Nicole balances her mommy life with her professional boss life (07:22)What the pandemic taught Nicole about herself (14:43)Nicole's pre-pandy self-care ritual (16:18)How Nicole and her husband have navigated having two Black teenage sons (25:04)All about the ABFF and Nicole's role in the organization (30:00)Connect with Nicole:Nicole's InstagramAmerican Black Film Festival on IGLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alan makes his return from the American Black Film Festival and shares tales from a week of glory; Kirk shops for furniture and finds something that may change how he does comedy.
Damien and Ali get In The Conversation about Beyonce's career advice, Drake, and the American Black Film Festival. Twitter.com/dlemoncomedy // Twitter.com/mrmuhammad Keep up with the conversation on Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheConversation
The American Black Film Festival is back in Miami this month from June 15th - June 19th and the Founder of ABFF Jeff Friday joins host Ramses Ja to discuss the 2022 festival and offer his insightful perspectives on the Black film industry. As CEO of Jeff Friday Media, he is also a successful film producer, director, and a globally recognized advocate for the Black film industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damon Sumner has been bringing laughter to people's lives even before he held a mic on a stage. He has continued to hone his craft and every time he touches the stage, he delivers hilarious stories about his upbringing, and witty, high-energy observations of everyday life. Since starting standup in Atlanta, Damon has shared the stage with numerous headliners, like Iliza, Brent Morin, Todd Glass, Sarah Tiana, George Wallace, and so many more. He can be seen on The Weather Channel's “Weather Gone Viral”, EPIX's “Unprotected Sets, and heard on Sirius XM. He co-hosts the hilarious podcast, “Forth and Ten”, created the YouTube Channel “BETTER DAD” and runs shows all-around the ATL. In 2012, Damon toured China for a year and was a part of the team that opened the first full-time mainland comedy club in China, Kungfu Comedy Club. Damon has also performed in illustrious comedy festivals around the U.S. including the Dallas Comedy Festival, Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival, Hell Yes Comedy Festival and was a semi-finalist for the American Black Film Festival's Comedy Wings Competition, sponsored by HBO. If you didn't know, he's about to become your new, favorite comic. This week we talk all things chasing a dream and Damon's journey to becoming a full time comic. Damon explains why dreams matter and How thinking outside the box can help you persevere. We talk how his comedy journey has changed from the beginning to now and how it's all about shifting and adapting realizing that things are changing. He explains how important it is to not put yourself into it one box. Damon is a husband and father to 3. He and his wife cohost a podcast called “Sum it up with the Sumners” it's a podcast empowering marriages. Especially millennial marriages. There's so many negative things about relationship, dating, and marriage in our culture this is The Sumners way of giving back and sharing what they've learned along the way. Damon is also a cohost of the “Forth and Ten” podcast. A sports podcast for the non sports fan. All things sports and comedy. We talk the balance of having a podcast with multiple people and how important it is to have roles with the people you are working with. “The Better Dad” is a youtube channel to uplift fathers. We talk how there is not enough platforms for uplifting fathers. He shares with a comedic twists about the journey of being a father. He talks how he doesn't feel extra pressure but extra pride in being a father. Damon just released his first comedy album and he explains the process of creating “I Know Who I Am.” This episode is all about dream chasing and putting yourself out there. There's so much power in the cold email. Be sure to check out Damon's album and follow him on socials! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/montanadoran/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/montanadoran/support
For episode 6 of Blackstage we partnered with Moorelight Studios to bring to the platform “Owners,” an original series and official selection of American Black Film Festival. “Owners” follows Terence, a 30-something who is tired of feeling the constraints of being a minority in the workplace. He decides to start his own company to become an owner, but his decision to do so erupts his life into chaos. Creator, Writer, Executive Producer: DeAngelo Moore Director: Leonex Director of Photography: Gerard Pickett
This past weekend's Oscars ceremony was one for the history books. There was, of course, the smack seen around the world. But beyond the most salacious headline of the night one fact stood out: this was the Blackest Oscars ceremony the world has ever seen.Two of the night's three hosts – comedian Wanda Sykes and actress Regina Hall – were Black women. All the young people handing the winners their trophies were HBCU students. And for the first time in its history, the show was produced by an all-Black producing team, led by FAMU alum Will Packer.But the Oscars have a troubled history with race. In 1940 Hattie McDaniel became the first Black person to win an Oscar, for her portrayal of Mammy in Gone with the Wind. After a tearful acceptance speech, she returned to her seat at the edge of the auditorium where the ceremony was held, segregated from her white peers. It would be nearly a quarter century before another Black actor won an Oscar, when Sidney Poitier took home the prize for Best Actor in 1964. With last weekend's awards included, a total of 22 Oscars have gone to Black actors during the Academy's 94-year history.But do we really need an organization like the Academy to tell us how great we are? The entertainment industry is full of Black creatives making their own way, producing the stories that they want to tell, on their own terms. This week on Into America, host Trymaine Lee speaks to one of them, filmmaker Stefon Bristol, the man behind See You Yesterday about what it takes to make it in Hollywood while staying true to yourself.For a transcript, please visit msnbc.com/intoamerica. Please follow and share the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, all with the handle @intoamericapod.Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com.Further Listening:Was Will Smith Protecting Black Women?Harlem on My Mind: Abram Hill“The Sun Rises in The East”Editor's Note: in an earlier version of this episode an editing error changed the meaning of one part of the interview. Stefon Bristol's short film of See You Yesterday was accepted, and was a finalist at the 2017 American Black Film Festival.
Co Founder of Def Comedy Jam Bob Sumner sits down with the HHU Podcast to talk about his life, finding his calling as a comedy scout evaluator ushering in some of the greatest we've ever seen. Bob Sumner, best known as the co-creator of HBO's Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam is a recognized force in the world of comedy. With over 25 years of experience, the Roselle, NJ native has discovered many of the top gifted comedians that have graced the stages and big screens around the world. Before joining Rush Communications, Sumner was an independent club promoter for musicians and comedians in the tri-state area. While attending Seton Hall University he hosted a radio show on SHU's FM station WSOU, where his Friday Night Jam show called Mellow Madness was as popular in its time slot as the major radio shows in the tri state area. In 1989 Sumner was hired at Def Jam Recordings and in 1992 along with entertainment titans Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan, helped launch HBO's "Def Comedy Jam" which forever changed the landscape of urban comedy. He is definitely the man comedians want to know and has helped to make superstars out of many of today's well known comedians such as Bill Bellamy, Mike Epps, Dave Chappelle, Sheryl Underwood, Chris Tucker, and the late, great Bernie Mac. Currently Sumner is executive partner in his venture Laff Mobb which has produced specials that have aired on Showtime, and most recently executive produced "Laff Mobb's We Got Next" on Magic Johnson's Aspire network. He is Curator of Comedy at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY and has served as comedy producer for such notable events as the American Black Film Festival's HBO Comedy Wings competition, Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning's "Zo's Comedy Groove" charity event, the Soul Train Music Cruise, and the Newark International Film Festival. His new television show, Laff Mobb's "Laff Tracks", is currently airing on the Tru television network. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/mep/dashboard)
Rushion McDonald talks with the Founder and CEO of the American Black Film Festival, along with the General Manager of the American Black Film Festival, Howard Alumnus, Jeff & Nicole Friday. We discuss the necessity of a platform highlighting black creativity and black contribution to the film industry.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rushion McDonald talks with the Founder and CEO of the American Black Film Festival, along with the General Manager of the American Black Film Festival, Howard Alumnus, Jeff & Nicole Friday. We discuss the necessity of a platform highlighting black creativity and black contribution to the film industry. We also have 25-year-old millionaire and Co-Owner of TradeHouse Investment Group Bryce Thompson discussing his new book. “Millions: Accepted & Excepted.”https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My next guests are Benny Boom - directed episodes of NCIS-LA, Black Lightning and All American, and Lee Daniel's Empire on Fox and Executive produced Tazmanian Devil, which earned director Solomon Onita Jr. the inaugural John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature at the 2020 American Black Film Festival. Benny Boom is the Executive Producer of Tazmanian Devil, and Solomon Onita Jr. is the writer and Director of Tazmanian Devil. Here is a little history on Benny Boom; he is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Benny directed the much-anticipated Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez On Me, which has grossed over $70M worldwide for Lionsgate Films. Also dominating the television and streaming platforms, Boom has directed NCIS-LA (CBS) episodes, Black Lightning and All American, The Quad and Tales at BET, and Lee Daniel's Empire on Fox. In August 2020, Tazmanian Devil earned Solomon Onita Jr. the inaugural John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature at the 2020 American Black Film Festival. Tazmanian Devil will be streaming is Steaming on Amazon, iTunes, and Fandango. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Benny Boom and Solomon Onita Jr.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My next guest is Laurieann Gibson. She is a creative Visionary, Choreographer for Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, P Diddy, The Jonas Brothers, and author of "Dance Your Dance: 8 Steps to Unleash Your Passion and Live Your Dream." Laurieann Gibson is an Emmy-nominated creative visionary, choreographer, director, producer, and entrepreneur. Her new book is packed with personal anecdotes and messages of empowerment; Dance Your Dance highlights Gibson's evolution from a young dancer training in New York City to a well-respected, in-demand industry leader with an eye for cultivating music artists from the ground up. The book unveils the ultimate blueprint to achieving your dreams—a blueprint she's implemented to develop some of the world's greatest superstars, including Nicki Minaj, and Katy Perry, among others. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Laurieann Gibson. My next guest is Ryan Serhant. He is costar on Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing," New York Times Bestselling Author, and new book BME, "Big Money Energy, How to rule at work, Dominate at Life and make Millions." My next guest is Ryan Serhant. He is a costar on Bravo's hit show Million Dollar Listing New York and the author of the national bestseller, Sell It Like Serhant. Ryan made just $9,000 his first year in the business. We will be discussing his new book, BME, "Big Money Energy, How to rule at work, Dominate at Life and make Millions." People who possess Big Money Energy get that way because they are 100% committed to making their vision for themselves a reality and their vision is BIG. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Ryan Serhant. My next guests are Benny Boom - directed episodes of NCIS-LA, Black Lightning and All American, and Lee Daniel's Empire on Fox and Executive produced Tazmanian Devil, which earned director Solomon Onita Jr. the inaugural John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature at the 2020 American Black Film Festival. Benny Boom is the Executive Producer of Tazmanian Devil, and Solomon Onita Jr. is the writer and Director of Tazmanian Devil. Here is a little history on Benny Boom; he is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Benny directed the much-anticipated Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez On Me, which has grossed over $70M worldwide for Lionsgate Films. Also dominating the television and streaming platforms, Boom has directed NCIS-LA (CBS) episodes, Black Lightning and All American, The Quad and Tales at BET, and Lee Daniel's Empire on Fox. In August 2020, Tazmanian Devil earned Solomon Onita Jr. the inaugural John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature at the 2020 American Black Film Festival. Tazmanian Devil will be streaming is Steaming on Amazon, iTunes, and Fandango. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Benny Boom and Solomon Onita Jr. My next guest is Brittany Pickens. She is a Food Blogger and Creator of "The Juice Girl," a variety of Organic Natural Juices, and "RUB," the perfect everyday seasoning. The Juice Girl definition is "when life gives you lemons; you make lemonade." Or, in this case, "you get juicing!" She is a Food Blogger and created Eating Anonymous to review restaurants, and is a serial entrepreneur. The Juice Girl business offers various products that energize you, boost your immune system, reduce the risk of sickness, and increase your fruit and vegetable intake. All-natural ingredients are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Brittany Pickens.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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