One thing I’ve been asked about more than a few times referencing ‘1/30’ is how has it been having someone who is not Black or Muslim directing this story. I’ve told anyone who would listen that Vishnu (the director) from pre-production on has been hyper sensitive (in all the right ways) about not being disrespectful to my point of view.
Lena backs this up (which should surprise no one) in the intro to today’s behind the scenes webisode for the AT&T Hello Lab.
Enjoy!
The momentum continues…
It’s public information now that my last feature script, ‘Midnight In Kansas’, is one of the three finalists in the Screenplay Competition of the 2019 Urbanworld Film Festival.
Urbanworld has been on my radar for years as a lover of black films; being welcomed into the Urbanworld Family this year means a lot to me. I’m looking forward to coming back to New York City and being part of the experience.
Festival passes are on sale now on urbanworld.org; should be a fun weekend.
Onward!
https://shadowandact.com/harriet-just-mercy-mixed-ish-and-more-set-for-2019-urbanworld-film-festival
Episode 3 of the behind the scenes webseries for the AT&T Hello Lab doc is live now. More Lena in this one.
Enjoy!
Pioneer. Rebel. Activist. Sammy Davis Jr. is definitely one of my ‘historical’ mentors.
American Masters is nominated for an Emmy this year; one of the episodes is a full documentary on Sammy.
In light of an actual review, since it’s Public Broadcasting the full doc is still available to view for a few more days. If you have an hour and a half free, I highly suggest checking it out.
Enjoy.
Episode two of the making of the AT&T Hello Lab short films is up. My only self critique is do I really have a permanent five o clock shadow now?
Anyway, enjoy!
A few non spoilery thoughts on number 9 out of 10 from Quentin…
Enjoyable if not great by his own standard.
So you know what I’ve been involved with this summer.
Now, hear myself and the other mentees talk about the shorts and why we feel attached to them.
Enjoy!
100% True.
A couple of nights ago, I was reading Idris’ profile on Vanity Fair where he talks about his path in Hollywood.
The next day, I’m quoted and featured on their website.
When things move sometimes, they move SWIFTLY.
Thanks to Vanity Fair, THEM, and Mitu for the coverage of my AT&T Hello Lab class.
Links below:
Me and Vishnu talking about 1/30 in our own words.
Enjoy.
Don’t think it was an all time Marvel movie (admittedly that bar is pretty high now) but I didn’t really dislike it either. A few non spoiler thoughts:
Not completely sure yet how Marvel’s next Phase is going to play out, but I’m still interested. Recommend.
