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Colletti's first produced feature, which was also his directorial debut, "Safe House," was the official selection of six major film festivals around the world: Slamdance, Slamdance Cannes, Hollywood Black Film Festival, San Francisco Black Film Festival, German Verzanbet Film Festival and Febiofest in Prague.With a film background in editing, Colletti's transition from the editing room to behind the camera has been seamless. He brought with him fifteen years of studio feature film experience, as outlined in his impressive resume.
Today I have a very special guest, Terrah Bennett Smith who I heard on another podcast and knew immediately I had to try to have her on Loving Later Life. She is so dynamic, and wise and captivating…and I can't wait for you to hear our conversation. We bonded immediately and had so much fun. Her desires and her drive overrode her circumstances and her fears, and after listening you will be energized and motivated! Terrah, a Native New Yorker, has enjoyed a rich and multifaceted career in the entertainment industry, as an award-winning director and actress, as well as a producer, writer, and executive. A few of her behind-thecamera credits include: her directorial debut with the feature film FLIP THE SCRIPT, and has gone on to direct the feature film, THE NEXT GIRL, the pilot SLEEPING WITH STRANGERS, and is currently producing a new series, CANDY RAIN, and the feature film; BROKEN. She is also Executive Producer/Co-Writer and Star of, THE WRIGHT TURN, an 8-episode TV series. In front of the camera, a few of her TV Recurring/ Guest Star credits include STUCK WITH YOU, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, BOSCH, GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, 9-1-1 and more. Terrah has also performed on Broadway and was a Billboard top 40's recording artist on RCA records. Terrah served as Executive Director for the C&C TEEN HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL, worked with HOLLYWOOD BLACK FILM FESTIVAL in their media department, and is currently CCO for INYANI CORP, a global media production company and CEO/Founder of Reclaim Haven a wellness platform for women. Join us!
What if you were given permission to shoot most of your film in one of the busiest and iconic streets in the world, Times Square. Well, today's guest did just that. He shot most of his new film Rapid Eye Movement.In the heart of Times Square, radio DJ Rick Weider is driven to the edge of insanity as he tries to break the 11-day world record for staying awake, under the threat of a deranged caller who will kill him if he fails. In his quest to stay awake, he endures a harrowing physical, mental and emotional ordeal while summoning the will to survive against all the odds.Rapid Eye Movement was given unprecedented access to Times Square by New York City to shoot the majority of the film right in the heart of the “crossroads of the world”. This included closing a lane of traffic for several weeks to accommodate the placement of the main set – Rick Weider's mobile radio broadcast booth where he takes on the 11-day struggle to stay awake. No film has ever had this extensive shoot in Times Square.The mandate of the film was to create absolute authenticity. A custom-made soundproof windowed booth was built to allow live audio recording, eliminating the need for ADR. Literally thousands of “extras” were always on hand to give the film scope and realism. The majority of the film was shot using an ultra-fast 18mm Zeiss lens, creating a much bigger visual space within the confined setting. No green screens were used for any of the Times Square scenes. It is a true New York film.Canadian-born actor François Arnaud takes the lead role of radio DJ Rick Weider. He embraced the challenge of shooting on location in Times Square, having to undergo a difficult emotional journey in the middle of the intensity of New York's famous landmark area. We always strove to be authentic and nothing is more real than portraying mental and physical torment in the midst of thousands of real people, the cacophony of the city and the dazzling neon lights all around.With the cooperation of New York City's Mayor's Office, The Times Square Alliance, a band of determined filmmakers, an exceptional cast and the enthusiasm of thousands of passersby who clamored to appear in the film, Rapid Eye Movement has become a unique and thrilling movie experience about pushing the limits of human endurance.Peter Bishai wrote and directed the epic true-life saga Colors of Heaven (aka A Million Colours). It is the winner of two South African Academy Awards, Best Foreign Film at the WorldFest Houston Film Festival and was the Opening Night Gala film at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. He also directed the comedy-adventure The Dueling Accountant, which won Best Comedy Film at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and Best First Feature at the Long Island International Film Expo.It is profiled in the book Fervid Filmmaking: 66 Cult Pictures of Vision, Verve and No Self-Restraint. His newest film is the psychological thriller Rapid Eye Movement. He lives in New York City.
What if you were given permission to shoot most of your film in one of the busiest and iconic streets in the world, Times Square. Well, today's guest did just that. He shot most of his new film Rapid Eye Movement.Peter Bishai wrote and directed the epic true-life saga Colors of Heaven (aka A Million Colours). It is the winner of two South African Academy Awards, Best Foreign Film at the WorldFest Houston Film Festival and was the Opening Night Gala film at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. He also directed the comedy-adventure The Dueling Accountant, which won Best Comedy Film at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and Best First Feature at the Long Island International Film Expo.It is profiled in the book Fervid Filmmaking: 66 Cult Pictures of Vision, Verve and No Self-Restraint. His newest film is the psychological thriller Rapid Eye Movement. He lives in New York City.
Emmy-award winning producer, content creator, and voice over actor, Georgette Pierre, is a force to be reckoned with. With a distinctive voice and charisma, her work has been featured at the NYC Web Fest and the Hollywood Black Film Festival. In addition to serving as the first sideline reporter for the inaugural 2018 NBA2K League and as a radio personality at 99Jamz in Miami she hosts the After Dark with Georgette Pierre show and the Black + Nuanced Podcast. In addition to sharing her journey and goals, Georgette's wants listeners to know their worth, advocate for themselves, set boundaries and give themselves grace. To learn more, find her on www.georgettepierre.comHumanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. Join us. Together, we can go far. Thank you for listening. Share with a friend. We are humans. From all around the world. One kind only. And that is humankind. Your friend, Marjy Marj
In this episode of "A Conversation With," my special guest is Tanya Kersey Filmmaker's Success Mentor helping indie filmmakers get their films financed, seen & sold so they can make a living doing what they love! And she is also the Creator of the Hollywood Black Film Festival. Tanya and I discussed her journey as a filmmaker and how she got started in the film industry; Why. ======= About Tanya Kersey First, let me say that while filmmaking is an art, the reality is you can be talented, smart, skilled, have great ideas, a unique story to tell, a strong script, a great vision, and it's still not enough. You can be trying everything and still be stuck not making it. My life has been a fascinating ride. But before I let you in on the details, I have something for you that's much more important. In fact, it may change the course of your career. Talent is a dime a dozen in Hollywood, and there are tens of thousands of filmmakers out there trying to do exactly what you're trying to do. So you've got to bring more to the table. Much more! I've always been about empowering, educating, inspiring, and motivating aspiring, beginning, and veteran Hollywood professionals to be the best version of themselves. My belief is that people aren't manifesting their Hollywood dreams because they don't have all the information they need to make the right decisions, go in the right direction, and make the right moves. My calling and my passion have always been to serve by sharing information and knowledge. I think I have a rather unique perspective on the entertainment industry based on my working in “the business” and wearing many hats since I started modeling at the age of 5. I've been an actress, model, entertainment journalist, radio host/producer, film critic, author, and speaker — to a film festival director, career coach and consultant. Yes! I've pretty much seen it all. Following an uneventful career as a working NYC actress and model, I wrote a book for people who were looking to break into show business. The book went on to become a “Bible” for Hollywood hopefuls. I followed that up by founding, Black Talent News, a Hollywood industry trade publication that I ran for 10 years. I started BTN, as it was affectionately called, to fill a gap because I saw that African Americans weren't reading the mainstream trades (mostly because they didn't print information pertinent to their careers) and therefore they were at a disadvantage when it came to being aware of all of the opportunities that existed. My goal was to fill that gap and provide the career information and industry knowledge that would put my audience on a more even playing field. My mantra was, and still is, “information and knowledge are power.” Then 15 years ago I founded the Hollywood Black Film Festival, which is now recognized as one of Hollywood's most prestigious film festivals. Running a film festival has given me a pretty good grasp on the careers of filmmakers and the business of filmmaking. I have had the good fortune to meet and work with a great number of wonderfully talented and exciting filmmakers. In total, I've helped discover and launch the careers of nearly 1,000 independent filmmakers from 25 countries. Each year during submission time, I have had the benefit of seeing literally thousands of shorts, features, documentaries and student films pour into the festival office from all over the world. In the festival's early years, I quickly realized that a great majority of the filmmakers entering their films were making deadly mistakes in all sorts of areas — from storytelling, casting choices and editing — to sound, lighting and overall production value. Submit Your Short Film: The Film Collective --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/support
Tanya Kersey is passionate about showing aspiring, beginning and seasoned filmmakers how to master the business of successful moviemaking so they can share their vision with the world! While being widely known as The Filmmaker's Success Mentor, Tanya is probably best known as the Founder and Executive Director of the Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) which she launched in 1998. Through the film festival, Tanya has helped discover and launch the careers of nearly 1,000 independent filmmakers from over 25 countries around the world!
Patti is diverse and delicious..... from being featured with the Tuscany Symphony to singing the national anthem at the Bill Pickens annual Rodeo, to performing as vocal accompaniment, for Roberta Flack, Micheal Bolton, Jerry Butler, Diana Ross, Tower Of Power, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Laura Branigan, Nancy Wilson, Della Reese, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Kenny G, and more. Her global travels have taken her on many World Tours as live backup, with Motown icon Smokey Robinson. Over 25 years she recorded several albums with him. including albums, “Smokey's Family Robinson”, “Quiet Storm”, and paired with him in on stage duets. Patti is one third of a family gospel trio, the “Henleys”. Brothers Robert iii, Ronald, and she appear in concert throughout the country. The Henleys were featured vocalist at the Memorial Musical Celebration in honor of Coretta Scott King at Ebenezer Baptist church, in Atlanta Georgia ACTRESS: Always captivating and spellbinding she breathes excitement, and credibility into each character. Patti currently tours with the Paul Morse Acting Company, Artist In Residence, at the Los Angeles Music Center. She stars in the role of Harriet Tubman, in Letters To Harriet. Patti sparkled with her one woman show Sing America...while entertaining the Chinese consulate. Other theatre credits include: Achieving the Dream, written and starring the late Yolanda King, Porgy & Bess with the Los Angeles Civic Opera. Mary, the mother of Jesus in the West Angeles Performing Arts production of Oh Mary Don't You Weep, Angela in the musical, Rejoice. The Message Is In The Music, written and directed by Touch By An Angel's Della Reese. Voices From The Past, Black People Who Knew, Cermonies In Dark Old Men, South Pacific, Lady Day in the Billie Holiday Story.....and more. PRODUCER: Ms. Henley served as producer for the Hollywood Black Film Festival's opening night Red Carpet Gala, at the Harmony Gold Theatre in Hollywood, and the Closing Night Award Ceremony, “A Tribute To Black Cinema: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”. This event was hosted by Comedian J. Anthony Brown, and comedic actress Paula Jai Parker . Included were tributes to Barbershop director, Tim Story, Producer/Writer Saladin Patterson, of the Fighting Temptations, and the Bernie Mac Show. Also independent Filmmaker Charles Burnett. In subsequent years she returned Producing an opening night tribute to veteran photographer Bill Jones. The Closing Night Awards were hosted, by Corey Reynolds, and Gina Ravera, costars of TNT's “The Closer”. EDUCATOR: She has designed A unique music and drama program for youth. “I Am A Promise” is a fun way of learning the basics tri-love.weebly.com PLAYWRITE: Ms Henley penned the new musical "We Were There", one woman shows Musiversal, and Sing America. Ms Henley has written produced several stage plays for children, and is currently Developing a web series “The Armants” Patti attended Eureka College in Eureka Ill. In Los Angeles she studied voice with Nathan Lamb, at Simon Wiesenthal Academy, scene study and advanced theatre at the Kilpatric-Cambridge actors workshop at Warner Bros. Studios
In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with rising film producer and director, David Tinsley about the origins of his company, Tin Bridge Productions as well as his career as an engineer. David also discusses the release of his latest film, "Project 8" and it means to return to Detroit after a decade-long absence . About David: David Tinsley was born and raised on the eastside of Detroit, MI in a single parent household. He attended Cass Technical High School and later obtained a minor in Black Theatre and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, 2006). After graduating from the University of Michigan, he traveled to India for 6 months to train for a Software Engineering position. He's worked as an engineer for several companies including Lockheed Martin and NASA. He's also participated in several community theatre plays and has produced several short films and web series under the umbrella of TinBridge Productions, which have all premiered at reputable film festivals such as Hollywood Black Film Festival, Pan African Film Festival, and San Francisco Black Film Festival just to name a few. "Project 8" marks David Tinsley's first project shot in his native city (Detroit) since returning home from Southern California in 2018 to reunite with his family. David and his college sweetheart (Bridget Tinsley) have been married for 9 years and are the proud parents of Langston (4) and Violet Tinsley (2). Connect with David: Instagram: @tinbridgefilms Twitter: @tinbridge_prod YouTube: Tin Bridge Productions Vimeo: Project 8
What if you were given permission to shoot most of your film in one of the busiest and iconic streets in the world, Times Square. Well, today's guest did just that. He shot most of his new film Rapid Eye Movement.Peter Bishai wrote and directed the epic true-life saga Colors of Heaven (aka A Million Colours). It is the winner of two South African Academy Awards, Best Foreign Film at the WorldFest Houston Film Festival and was the Opening Night Gala film at the Hollywood Black Film Festival. He also directed the comedy-adventure The Dueling Accountant, which won Best Comedy Film at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and Best First Feature at the Long Island International Film Expo.It is profiled in the book Fervid Filmmaking: 66 Cult Pictures of Vision, Verve and No Self-Restraint. His newest film is the psychological thriller Rapid Eye Movement. He lives in New York City.
Rashad V. Chambers is a global producer, talent manager and lawyer. He is currently producing American Son on Broadway starring Kerry Washington. His next Broadway production will be Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations. Rashad recently produced the world premiere of It Happened In Key West in London. He also produced True to the Heart, which won five awards at the Long Island International Film Expo. His short films, Hunger and Click, were official selections of the Urbanworld Film Festival, Hollywood Black Film Festival and Pan African Film Festival. Rashad is currently developing a TV series with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and Electus. A licensed attorney in New York and Connecticut, Rashad earned his JD and MBA degrees from The Ohio State University and BA in Business Administration from Morehouse College. He is the Founder and President of Esquire Entertainment. Learn more about Rashad V. Chambers: www.esquireentertainment.com.Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com Have a story to share and would like to be considered as a future guest on Plan A Konversations? Email our team: Assistant@PlanAwithKlay.com.Want to support Plan A Konversations? If you find value in what you’ve heard, feel free to support the podcast and contribute whatever is comfortable for you HERE. Thank you!
Jamal Hodge is a filmmaker, writer, director, producer. On the show today we talk about pain, identity, hope, and power. In his films Hodge strives to use darkness to show light in order to show the full breadth of humanity. Jamal's mission is to create genre films with characters of color in leading roles. He enjoys tackling social taboos. His history of mentoring youth in underprivileged communities speaks to his depth of character & his work abroad sheds light on his ability to cross barriers and explore issues that have long remained undiscovered. His films have been featured in Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca, Big Apple Film Festival, NYC Horror Festival, Black Star Film Festival, Baltimore Urban World Film Festival, Hollywood Black Film Festival, and many others. Outside of the film festival circuit, Hodge has done local & international commercials. Jamal's worked on HBO and Discovery content as an editor, and on the Emmy award winning 'Bullets in the hood' as a cinematographer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/DreamNation/support
Breaking Into...Filmaking -- In this episode Ncredible Network & Black Hollywood Live host Derrial Christon interview Founder and Executive Director for The Hollywood Black Film Festival. Tanya Kersey is passionate about teaching aspiring, beginning and seasoned filmmakers how to master the business of successful moviemaking so they can share their vision with the world, become the darling of the film festival circuit, see their film on the big screen, and make a living doing what they love. While being wildly known as “The Filmmaker’s Career Coach,” Tanya is probably best known as the Founder and Executive Director of the Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) which she launched in 1998. Through the film festival, Tanya has helped discover and launch the careers of nearly 1,000 independent filmmakers from over 25 countries around the world. She has also created complementary platforms to showcase and develop filmmakers
CELEBRITY RED CARPET HOST | AUTHOR - Sheila O has been called "Queen Of The Red Carpet" by many people, but most recently, it was put into print in an article for the "Shine On Hollywood" Magazine. Sheila has interviewed many film and television celebrities as well as major Grammy Award-Winners which include: George Clinton, The Supremes, Thelma Houston, Mike Epps, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, Paul Jackson Jr., Cuba Gooding Sr., Evelyn Champagne King and the list goes on and on. Sheila O is the most requested red carpet interviewer for award shows such as the: BET Awards, Black Music Awards, Stevie Wonders House of Toys, Hollywood Black Film Festival, Touching Lives Award TV Show, etc. Sheila is the sole owner of She-La-La Productions, The Sheila "O" Show, She-La-La Domestic Distribution and "O" Records. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What are the do's and don'ts when pursuing a career as an entertainment host? What’s an interview question that should be banned from all red carpet events? What's the most important thing you should remember when interviewing a celebrity? What 3 characteristic traits you feel it takes to make it as a celebrity host? WEBSITE: SheilaOShow.com
CELEBRITY RED CARPET HOST | AUTHOR - Sheila O has been called "Queen Of The Red Carpet" by many people, but most recently, it was put into print in an article for the "Shine On Hollywood" Magazine. Sheila has interviewed many film and television celebrities as well as major Grammy Award-Winners which include: George Clinton, The Supremes, Thelma Houston, Mike Epps, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, Paul Jackson Jr., Cuba Gooding Sr., Evelyn Champagne King and the list goes on and on. Sheila O is the most requested red carpet interviewer for award shows such as the: BET Awards, Black Music Awards, Stevie Wonders House of Toys, Hollywood Black Film Festival, Touching Lives Award TV Show, etc. Sheila is the sole owner of She-La-La Productions, The Sheila "O" Show, She-La-La Domestic Distribution and "O" Records. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What are the do's and don'ts when pursuing a career as an entertainment host? What’s an interview question that should be banned from all red carpet events? What's the most important thing you should remember when interviewing a celebrity? What 3 characteristic traits you feel it takes to make it as a celebrity host? WEBSITE: SheilaOShow.com
Dominga Martin, originally from Boston, Massachusetts, attended Clark Atlanta University where she studied Radio, TV, Film and Journalism. Her mother, is an activist on human rights/poverty issues and recipient of the prestigious Martin Luther King Drum Major for Justice Award. A journalist by trade, Dominga’s diverse talents span the worlds of film, fashion, and music. Her 15+ years in the entertainment industry began as a production assistant/ director assistant for various film and music videos. As a former VJ for Atlanta’s premiere video show “In the Mixx”, she mingled with and interviewed today’s most talented entertainers, including Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Ludacris, to name a few. In 2001, Dominga branched out to other creative endeavors and formed House of Ming, a boutique motion picture company that has developed two short films; bum in 2001 and Yellow in 2005, both of which she is writer/director. bum screened at the Roxbury Film Festival (2001). Yellow was featured in the 9th Annual Reel Sisters Film Festival (2006), the Hollywood Black Film Festival (2006), BET’s The Best Shorts (October, 2006) and a host of other festivals from NYC to LA. Additionally, the film was the winner of the “Best Short Narrative” category at the 5th Annual Hip Hop Odyssey International Film Festival (2007). Yellow screened at BAM Rose Cinemas in Brooklyn, NY in their “Creatively Speaking Series” (May, 2008). Dominga’s journalism career has flourished over the years. She worked with entertainment publication Rolling Out, Atlanta, and, in turn, launched Rolling Out, New York. She has also freelanced for VIBE, UPSCALE and ESSENCE magazines, Men’s Fitness online, and Blackfilm.com. While Editor-in-Chief of a start up publication, she met Gladymir Leveille, and the two subsequently launched Cre`me Magazine in 2004.
Reggie Gaskins is an award winning Writer & Director who was born in Philadelphia where he began his acting career at the prestigious Freedom Theatre. It was there where he honed his skills as an actor, playwright and director. Unhappy with the limitations of roles he was cast in, Reggie began writing plays for himself to portray a variety of roles. Finding success as a playwright and actor, Reggie moved to Los Angeles to further pursue his career goals. Reggie can also be seen in the “FRIDAY AFTER NEXT” & “SHOWTIME” and his award winning feature film “RESTRAINING ORDER.” Restraining Order was Reggie's first feature film that obtained distribution and aired on TV1. He was Nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing of a Feature Film for Restraining Order and won Best Picture at the Hollywood Black Film Festival.Support Reggie's first theatrical film release "The Lion's Truth" in Fort Pierce Florida on July 27th at the Nova Cienmas at Sabal Palm. Connect w/ Reggie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReggieGaskinsWebsite: http://www.reggiegaskinstv.com/
Jere B is a Composer/Producer & Musician. His award winning band, SounDoctrine has released four critically acclaimed CDs and a DVD and has received notable honors from Soul Patrol, The Hollywood Black Film Festival, Campus Crusade for Christ, New Artist Radio, The Capital Jazz Fest Challenge, WSV and the American Gospel Music Awards among others.
The festival year begins. We talk about Sundance's efforts to focus on more than just famous faces, the new Filmmaker Summit at Slamdance, and more. Shout-outs to SXSW and Hollywood Black Film Festival.
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