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

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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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– YouTube.com/BethelFilmsNY

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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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Team Players Are the Best Directors

Kaitlyn Kelly is a writer and director from Albany, Georgia, and a Florida State University Film U alum with a genuine heart for her community. Today we discuss being the actor’s director, finding one’s director voice, filming despite fear, learning to lead with humility when there’s a tight deadline, and much more. Thanks for listening, and enjoy.

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Connect with Kaitlyn Kelly on Instagram: @iamcomplikaited.

Kaitlyn’s Book Recommendations:
📕 Directing Actors by Judith Weston
📕 Hood to Hollywood by Princess Monique Filmz
📕 The Executive Chair by Kelly Edwards
📕 Transitions by Pete Chatmon
📕 WILL by Will Smith

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Create in Every Medium You Want

Khavaya Shirao of Nairobi, Kenya writes poems, short novels, screenplays, models, directs photography shoots, and more. She personifies the artist, the storyteller, and the griot of African lore in every way and with curiosity and exuberance. In today’s interview we discuss her creative process and the lessons learned along the way that can help us all explore our artistry and imaginations. We hope you enjoy!

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Khavaya’s artwork on IG: @_aid.yl__ 🖼️
Online Plant Care Shop: @savu_plants 🪴
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From Film Crew to Writers Room

Ed Long Jr. shares his extensive film set journey from production assistant, both on set and in-office, writer’s PA, writer’s assistant, to showrunner’s assistant on HBO’s Insecure. Tune in for Ed’s best advice for production assistants rising through the ranks plus tips for new screenwriters and producers honing their craft!

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7 Best Tips for Television Writers

Kira Talise is a storyteller born and bred in Los Angeles, California who was shaped by classic Black 90’s TV shows and now boasts credits on modern-day classics like HBO’s Insecure. Having risen through the ranks quickly as a Script Coordinator and now Staff Writer, Kira is more focused than ever to run her own writers’ rooms and bring her stories to life. Today, she shares her journey as a writer and answers burning listener questions about the art and business of television screenwriting in Hollywood. Enjoy!

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