BFC Presents: The Sideshow Podcast

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The Sideshow Podcast: Where Black Culture Meets the Silver Screen—Celebrating the Art, Voices, and Stories That Shape Our Cinematic World.

Episodes

  1. May 4

    Scene 005 w. Stacie McClam: shorts, feature vision, & how education shapes the way you tell stories

    In Episode 5, Stacie McClam takes us behind the scenes of building a career across short films and feature projects—starting with her short film trilogy and the creative through-line that connects each story.We also get real about the business: how distribution deals actually come together, what filmmakers should know before signing, and how to protect the work while getting it in front of the right audiences.And because Stacie never does surface-level, we zoom out to the bigger picture—highlighting the flaws in the education system, how those gaps shape opportunity, and what needs to change for the next generation of storytellers.

  2. 11/25/2025

    Scene 003. From the Town to the Timeline: Our Film Journeys

    In Episode 3 of BFC Presents: The Sideshow, we finally flip the camera on ourselves. Get to know the voices behind the mic as we break down our journeys from Oakland and the greater Bay Area into the world of film. Jesse talks about dropping his first film and securing distribution, and we both share how we found our way onto sets, into stories, and now into your headphones. If you’ve been rocking with the show and wondering who’s really behind The Sideshow, this is your intro.

  3. 03/31/2025

    Scene 002. Stepping Into the Director's Chair with Shia Shabazz Smith (Directing Debut: Dawn)

    Writer. Storyteller. Now, director. In this episode, we sit down with Shia Shabazz Smith as she shares her evolution from crafting narratives on the page to bringing them to life on screen. Dive into the making of her striking directorial debut, the short film Dawn—a haunting, visually poetic exploration of how one unexpected encounter, can change your — forever. Shia opens up about the leap from solo writer to collaborative leader, the challenges of independent filmmaking, and how her literary roots shape her cinematic voice. Plus, she reveals what’s next in the post production of Dawn, the short film. We look forward to having Shia back when the film is released!!  Check out https://dawnshortfilm.com for updates! Credits Producer/Director: Trent Hanible Producer: Aneesah Dryver Producer/Co-Host: Jesse Kuba Producer/Co-Host: Taylor-Anne Harris DP: Evan Lee Cam Op1: Yinka Adeboyejo Cam Op2: Marcus Dupree Gaffer: Siraj Fowler Set Designer: Tehan Davis 1st AD: Ileana Contreras Associate Producer: Addae Hill BTS: Aneesah Dryver Sound Engineer: Kenneth Eugene Brian Music Composition: Jay Anthony Special Thanks to Ciel Creative Space https://cielcreativespace.com This podcast is presented by Black Film Connect, a collective empowering Black filmmakers and storytellers. For more info check us out at www.blackfilmconnect.com Follow us at:Instagram: @blackfilmconnectTik Tok: @sideshowpod

  4. 03/17/2025

    Scene 001. Foundations of Innovation: The Diff Works Origin Story

    Welcome to The Sideshow Podcast, hosted by Jesse Kuba and Taylor-Anne Harris!In our first episode, we’re diving into the origins of Diff Works, a creative studio. Tune in to hear about their fresh approach, the founders’ journey, and their innovative vision—taking it from Oakland to the world.And shout out to Diff Works for designing our logo! 🔥This podcast is presented by Black Film Connect, a collective empowering Black filmmakers and storytellers. For more info check us out at www.blackfilmconnect.com

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