How Motown Inspired Her Writing!

Tanisha Miller-Jackson is a Pittsburgh-born lover of all things Motown, and a self-taught director and screenwriter. She has infused her love of Black music into her writing and business as an independent artist in the Black film space. Today, we discuss the power of lyrical and prosaic writing in film, living in Hollywood, contracts and management, and the importance of knowing one’s value.

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Find Talented Black Photographers NOW

Happy birthday to Jai Lennard, the first guest of the 7th and final season of Josiah’s Voice: On Black Filmmaking. He is a New York-based Entertainment Photographer and mentor. He has captured stunning images of influential figures including Regina King, Eva Longoria, 50 Cent, and Senator Cory Booker, and his work can be found in The New York Times, HBO, and The Hollywood Reporter. When he’s not in the presence of superstars Jai can be found in the classroom passionately teaching and mentoring the next generation of amazing photographers. He is the founder of the non-profit Color Positive, a network geared toward the cultivation of Black talent behind the camera.

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Jai Lennard’s Photography Portfolio
Non-Profit COLOR POSOTIVE on Instrgram
Non-Profit COLOR POSITIVE Networking Portfolio

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How to Manifest Your Filmmaking Dreams

Amber Bickham is a Producer and Casting Director born and bred in Los Angeles, California, with credits on Black Jesus, Lazor Wulf, and In Living Color and collaborations with Russell Simmons, Kevin Hart, and more. She is the founder of the Manifestation Actors & Comedians Workshop, a fun and therapeutic way for performers to use their gifts as the vessel to manifest their heart’s desires for the future. She offers her best film career tips and answers casting and producer questions in today’s episode.

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Reelblack TV: Black History and Empowerment In Film

Michael Dennis a.k.a. Mike D, is a Philly-based storyteller, historian, and archivist. He is the founder of show, Reelblack TV, which curates and chronicles the Black American experience in film, music, interviews, and more across media.

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Be Fearless and Produce Your Film

Tiffany Silver-Tucker is a multi-hyphenated creator from Washington D.C. by way of Dale City, VA. In this new interview, she shares tips and inspiration from her many years writing for film and television and creating cartoons and apparel, all while working in the Independent space. Like she always says, ‘Tales never end’, and her tale is just beginning.

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– Instagram I: @PublictySmoke
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– Instagram III: @AdonaiThreads
– YouTube.com.OtusWise
– Tiffany’s Short Films

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Building A Strong Film Network in Africa

Justyn Davis is an Emmy award-winning Lighting Director. He is one of the instructors of the Lagos Lighting Masterclass that travels to various African countries teaching Cinematography to the next generation of storytellers.

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New Streaming Platform for Indie Films

Richard Turrenine is an LA-based Cinematographer and entrepreneur. He is the CEO and Founder of Screen Indie, a new streaming platform for independent filmmakers. He launched his own production company, Turrentine Studios, which sits on 5 acres of beautiful desert property, completely owned and operated by him.

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SCREEN INDIE:

• @ScreenIndie on Instagram
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TURRENTINE STUDIOS:

• @TurrentineStudios on Instagram
• TurrentineStudios.com

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Indie Screenwriters and Best Career Advice

Originally from Miami, FL, Tim Orange II is an Atlanta-based award-winning screenwriter and playwright. He studied at FAMU and Full Sail University. Tim is a former athelete turned independent writer, with credits with Damn Write Originals and AspireTV. He recently launched new ventures in the form of Moon Child Studios, and All In Care Homes LLC. He teaches screenwriting through his program, The Art of Story.

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• HIStory | short film
• The Art of Story, writing program
• All In Care Homes LLC

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Web Series and Best Writing Lessons

Bronx native and athlete-turned-filmmaker, Ricardo A. Spence, shares how his love for Hip-Hop and theater inspired him to start creating short films and web series. He is an alumni of the SuperSpecial Tribe Writer’s Program where he met his mentor Amy Aniobi (Insecure) . All of these experiences have helped him craft character-driven stories one day soon to be unveiled to the world through television. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

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Great Filmmakers Serve the Story

Simone Williams is an LA-based Screenwriter and 2nd AC (Assistant Camera) forging her path toward becoming a Showrunner and Director of Photography. Today, we’re talking about writing challenges, the best tips for production assistants, and how to defeat self-comparison when success finds your peers sooner than you. Enjoy!

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– On Instagram: @simone_alezandria
– Sounds of War | Short Film
– 600BlackWomen In Camera

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