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Not Just Us – Latino Representation in Film
By the year 2050, the nation’s racial and ethnic mix will look quite different than it does now. The Latinx population is expected to triple, and eventually become the second largest ethnic group making up roughly 47% of the total U.S. population. Not only is the...
Black Representation In Writers Rooms
With the recent success of movies like Black Panther and Hidden Figures and the rising notoriety of select Black writers (think: Tyler Perry, Issa Rae, Lena Waithe...), you might think there was a more apparent trend toward diversity in the writing rooms in...
Oscars 2019 Was An Entire Mood
The Oscars last night were on point! I have NEVER watched it all the way through. It just never grabs my attention, but having a more diverse group of winners kept me interested the entire time. If you weren’t able to watch here’s a partial list of winners...
4 Must Have Items For The Indie Filmmaker’s Peace-of-Mind Toolkit
Filmmaking – the art of turning a story into a movie – is the dream of many African Americans. Like any other profession, a filmmaker needs a toolkit packed with resources, time savers, and marketing strategies. Make sure you stock one toolkit with equipment and one...
Lighting Techniques Every Filmmaker Needs To Know
Like most independent filmmakers, you’re probably working with a less-than-Hollywood-sized budget. That doesn’t mean you have to cut corners or produce a lower quality film. It simply means you need to find ways to maximize your dollars while still optimizing your...
The Indie Filmmaker’s Guide To Casting
The coup de gras for indie filmmakers is landing a well-known actor for your movie. While that might be the golden apple for many movie makers and a strong drawing card for some audiences, it’s just as important to get affordable talent at a reasonable fee. Casting an...