63 episodes
The Black Film Space Podcast Black Film Space Podcast
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- TV & Film
Learn the ins and outs of TV and film production from the worlds top black content creators. Episodes are released every Monday.
Black Film Space is a non profit organization dedicated to enhancing the careers of black filmmakers.
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DeShuna Spencer (On KweliTV)
In our latest episode we interview DeShuna Spencer, the founder & CEO of the highly acclaimed streaming platform, Kweli TV. DeShuna graduated at Jackson State University and started her career in journalism before she became a Halcyon Incubator Fellow, a Vocal Fellow and a Google NextGen Policy Leader. Amongst her many accomplishments, DeShuna was also the first place winner of the 2017 Harvard Business School African Business Conference Pitch Competition and in this episode we talk to her about her about KweliTV, attracting investors for your company and her transition from journalism to creating a streaming platform that celebrates diverse communities.
Follow Deshuna: @Deshunaspencer
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Yhá Mourhia Wright (On Web Series)
In the next episode we interview the multi-talented actress and filmmaker Yhá Mourhia Wright. Yhá started her career as a Senior Video Producer for MadameNoire before launching her production company, 'Yhá-Wright Productions' right after completing her MFA in acting. We talk with Yhá Mourhia about her web series '#LoveMyRoomie’, her strategy to distributing and marketing her work and writing on a budget. Yhá Mourhia has led production for three digital shows: Listen to Black Women, In This Room, and Healthy Her.
Follow Yhá Mourhia:
SM: MsWrightonTime
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Zenzi Williams (On Coaching Actors)
In this episode we interview Zenzi Williams, an acting coach and actress, known for 'Black Panther', 'Daredevil' & 'The Defenders'. Before obtaining her MFA from The Yale School of Drama in 2015, Zenzi studied Theater at Temple University and she is the perfect person to talk to us about preparing for auditions, what makes an audition great, tips for virtual auditions & lessons on remaining teachable.
Follow Zenzi: SM: Zen_Will
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Latarsha Rose (On Acting)
In our latest episode we interview the multi-talented actress Latarsha Rose. This ridiculously great thespian has played the role of Dr. Lisa Hudson on the hit series, 'Being Mary Jane’, Portia on 'The Hunger Games’, and. Felicity on ’The L Word: Generation Q’ to mention a few. In this episode Latarsha shares her acting approach when it comes to difficult scenes and her success & lessons in the entertainment industry.
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IG: LatarshaRose
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Mel Jones (On Directing)
In our latest episode we interview Writer-Producer turned Director Mel Jones. Mel earned her MFA in Producing at the American Film Institute & made her directorial debute with “Leimert Park.“ which plays on BET. This multi-hyphenate filmmaker produced Netflix original films Juanita & recently served as director for Hulu’s recently launched Initiative 29 in collaboration with Disney+ & ASPEN+’s “Black History Always”. Mel was also a producer on the MACRO Film, ‘Really Love’ which is now streaming on Netflix.
Follow Mel IG: @Mel_Jones
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Dion Lack (On the Business of Creative Studio Spaces)
In our latest episode we interview Dion Lack, a multi-talented filmmaker who started his directorial debut by sketch-comedies to then creating short films and a production company, LackToast Entertainment. Dion is truly a brilliant visionary with unlimited creativity and you get a chance to experience this side of him as he talks to us about the business of renting out studio spaces for creatives.
Follow Dion on:
Web: lacktoastent.com
SM: @lacktoastent