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Join us for an exhilarating episode as we dive into the world of action-packed films with Alix Austin, a British/Swiss Director with an insatiable passion for practical effects and gripping sound design. In this exclusive interview, we'll explore Alix's latest film, "Sucker," which is generating buzz at the renowned Etheria Horror Film Festival, along with her impressive body of work. Prepare to be captivated by our conversation filled with lights, a camera, and a ton of action! Tune in now to experience the excitement firsthand!

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Alix Austin BIO:

Alix is a British/Swiss Director with an all-consuming passion for action-fuelled films driven by practical effects & lethal sound design.

After completing work on SUCKER (2022), she co-directed her first feature film, toxic relationship body horror KILL YOUR LOVER, with creative partner in crime Keir Siewert. Together they are A/K and run production company Switchblade Cinema.

The team also co-directed and created the London segment of Horror Anthology Feature ISOLATION (2021) together, alongside Larry Fessenden (Wendigo, The Last Winter). Other projects include shorts PORTRAIT, RETCH, and DO NOT RESUSCITATE.

You can find more of Alix's work and upcoming feature KILL YOUR LOVER on www.switchblade-cinema.com

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Get ready for a mind-blowing journey as we dive into the captivating world of Samantha Saldana, an absolute rockstar in the realm of film directing. Her debut short film, Shapeless, took the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival by storm, leaving audiences in awe of her talent. And that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Samantha's accolades continue to pour in, with prestigious honors like being a 2020 fellow of the Gotham Narrative Lab and screenings at Comic-Con. Oh, and let's not forget about her audience choice award at The Dark Bridges Festival for her spine-chilling masterpiece, Angels. This film has even made its mark in the renowned horror Etheria Film Festival.

So, how did Samantha kickstart her incredible journey? What is she currently working on that has us on the edge of our seats? And what inspired her to take the director's chair and write her own cinematic tales? We're about to uncover all these juicy details and more in this electrifying podcast interview.

Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and blown away as we dive into the mind of Samantha Saldana. Buckle up because this is going to be one wild ride!

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Samantha Aldana Bio

Samantha Aldana is an award-winning Belizean-American director/writer based in Los Angeles.

She is most inspired by stories that use genre elements to explore the human condition and is

heavily influenced by the storytelling traditions of her multicultural upbringing in South

Mississippi and the Caribbean.

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Good credit and lines of credit are important for indie filmmakers. If you need funding or want to buy equipment for your company, having excellent credit can make things easier. I will speak with three credit experts who can advise on improving your credit. Shante Nicole is a credit expert and panelist for Sun Trust Bank's onUP. She is also a financial educator. Shonnay King is a National Accredited Credit Counselor, licensed banker, lender, and motivational speaker. Rose Allure is a seasoned Credit Score Improvement Strategist who aims to help people achieve financial independence through credit knowledge. These knowledgeable ladies have a wealth of information to share.

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We are thrilled to announce that our latest podcast guest is none other than Taniqua Jones, daughter of the late Ol Dirty Bastard. Taniqua is a force to be reckoned with in her own right and has been building on the legacy of her father by making waves in the music industry. As if that wasn't impressive enough, she also manages her brother, Young Dirty Bastard.

During our conversation with Taniqua, we were blown away by her passion for preserving her father's legacy while still carving out a unique path for herself. She spoke candidly about the challenges of growing up in the shadow of such an iconic figure and how it has shaped her approach to life and career. Despite these obstacles, Taniqua has remained fiercely determined and focused on creating a lasting impact through her work.

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Taniqua Jones is the daughter of the late great ODB, an original member of the legendary Wu-Tang clan. She hails from Brooklyn, NY, and although her childhood dream was to be an OBGYN/Obstetrician, things took a different path. After her father's untimely death in 2004, Taniqua decided her path would be to continue his rich legacy by keeping his name alive. She now manages her younger brother Young Dirty Bastard as well as being a Brand Ambassador for her father's estate. Taniqua is a proud and loving mom, as well as an artist and actress. We're going to sit down with this young lady to find out how she fits all of this into her day and manages to look so fly and gorgeous doing it.

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On our latest podcast, we tackled one of the most pressing issues in Hollywood today - the WGA Strike. As you may know, this strike has been ongoing for several months now, with writers demanding better wages and working conditions from major studios. But what about AI and ChatGPT? Will these new technologies be a panacea or poison for the film industry?

To help us answer this question, I spoke with two veterans (Craig T. Williams & Darion D’Anjou), filmmakers, and writers who have seen firsthand how Hollywood has evolved over the years. They both agreed that while AI and ChatGPT can certainly be useful tools for screenwriters, they cannot replace human creativity entirely. After all, storytelling is an art form that requires empathy, instinct, and imagination - traits that machines simply cannot replicate (at least not yet).

However, my guests also noted that AI could help speed up certain aspects of the writing process such as research or formatting.

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Hilliard Guess is one the busiest people in Hollywood. Along with being an accomplished screenwriter, he's also a director, producer, documentarian, and showrunner. He also dedicates his time to the committee of black writers, mentoring up-and-coming writers, and so much more. We touched on all the great work he's doing, and we took a deep dive into the WGA Writers strike. Tune in!

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Hilliard is a writer/producer who has written on shows such as The Russo Bros SYFY series DEADLY CLASS and is was recently the EP/Showrunner of the indie digital series TICKER (which won Best Series at the 2021 World International Film Festival). He has made a name for himself in the indie world and has built a strong career that's made him invaluable, managing sets in numerous writers/development rooms and producing TV/Film from script-to-screen.

Currently, Hilliard is the Director of Development/Producer at Showrunner Ben Watkins' Blue Monday Productions. He is a powerful voice in the writing community, promoting diversity and inclusion and dedicates his time to the WGAW (Co-Chair - Committee of Black Writers (he co-penned the viral article DEAR HOLLYWOOD in 2020 https://deadline.com/2020/06/wga-west-committee-of-black-writers-co-chairs-call-on-hollywood-to-revolutionize-the-way-our-industry-hires-writers-1202958013/), Co-chair of The Education Committee and he’s also a member of the LGBTQ+, Latinx and Genre Committees.

Hilliard is building a name for himself across social media as the longtime host/moderator of the popular Screenwriters Rant Room, as well as the WGAW 3rd & Fairfax podcasts where he interviews A-list writers/producers from our favorite films and TV shows.

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Our latest podcast guest, Antoine Allen, shares his inspiring story of betting on himself in pursuit of his dreams. As a filmmaker who grew up poor in Jamaica, Queens, Antoine faced numerous challenges and setbacks along the way but never lost sight of his passion for storytelling.

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BIO Antoine Allen

Antoine Allen Films (AAF) was founded by award-winning filmmaker, Antoine Allen, and is an independent production company that produces and distributes its own films. Antoine Allen Films prides itself in creating films that reflect the diversity of the human spirit.

Mr. Allen had dreams like any other kid growing up, and it was those same dreams that allowed him to break through every obstacle in his path. Despite growing up poor in Jamaica, Queens, Allen was already rich with potential. Refusing to let this define his future, he moved forward with a passion, drive, and tireless dedication that has now become synonymous with the Antoine Allen brand.

Mr. Allen began his career in the music industry, successfully managing independent hip-hop artists for many years. During that time, he had several experiences that opened his eyes to the fact that he had more to offer. It was at this time that the phrase "dream big or don't dream at all" really hit hard.

Foregoing the traditional film school route, he began educating himself on all creative, technical, and business aspects of the process and never looked back. Allen transformed himself into a successful writer, director, filmmaker and producer. He sold his first screenplay, No Where Land, an animated feature film in 2008. As an award-winning director, Allen has gone on to be involved in a variety of film and music video projects.

In the summer of 2010, Mr. Allen made his directorial debut with Split Decision, a narrative short film exploring love, rejection and motivation, which he also wrote and produced, eventually launching a highly successful social media campaign. The trailer alone received over twenty-one thousand views on YouTube and countless 'Likes' on Facebook, all culminating in the Split Decision world premiere. The opening screening in New York City sold out. This should have come as no surprise since Mr. Allen sold out a premiere to a 3-minute music video that he had previously directed. On a personal level, the film allowed him to draw from his own experiences of beating the odds when life got tough and was an experience that brought Mr. Allen full circle.

He has since made three successful feature length films - all of which premiered to sold out audiences - and his latest feature film, LOLA just screened at the 2020 American Black Film Festival.

Aside from pursuing his creative projects, Mr. Allen has devoted a great deal of his time inspiring, mentoring and giving back to his community by helping young entrepreneurs and artists achieve the bigger dreams that they have for themselves.

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Our latest podcast guest, Okema T Moore, is a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. As an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and director, she has directed content for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Netflix, Lifetime, Fox, and Disney Marvel. But it doesn't stop there - she also has her own production company called MoorethanEnuff Media. During our podcast chat with Moore, we delved into how she got started in the business and what drives her passion for storytelling.

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Okema T Moore BIO:

Okema T. Moore is an Emmy Nominated, PGA producer and rising director, as well as a writer and actor. A 2021 Directing Fellow for Minorities In Film’s inaugural branded lab, she has directed and produced content for the likes of Lifetime, Netflix, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, FOX, and Disney/Marvel. 2021 also marked Okema’s first Showrunner title, as she showran and directed BRIC TV’s first late night variety talk show, Hella Late! with Hollie Harper. This banner year also included serving as director and EP for a new sketch series presently being shopped. Prior to being a for-hire director, Okema began to stretch her directing muscle with her own indie work and a series of award-winning short plays off-off Broadway in NY. Since then, she’s built a successful career producing TV shows such as Kenya Barris’ Klutch Academy, for BET, Beat Bobby Flay and The Kitchen on The Food Network.

Okema has also produced a host of unscripted shows and documentaries/docu series including Oprah’s Color of Care, Founding In Color Season 2 on Peacock and Nomad with Carlton McCoy on CNN. However, her heart is now geared towards a focus in scripted television and navigating a successful career in that world.

Okema serves on the board of NY Women in Film & TV and the Black TV & Film Collective. She is committed to continuing to lift while she climbs, to build up womxn, queer, IPOC and Black creatives, as she simultaneously strives for a successful future as a TV writer, director and showrunner.

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Have you ever thought about making a film but didn't have the budget to get it off the ground? Or maybe you've heard of crowd funded films and wondered how to make it work for your own project? Well, Tamieka Briscoe is here to share her secrets on how she successfully raised $80K through crowdfunding for her short film projects.

In a recent podcast episode, Tamieka Briscoe talks about her experience with crowdfunding and how it has helped her achieve her filmmaking dreams. She shares tips on how to plan your campaign, engage with your audience, and create incentives that will entice people to donate. Her insight is invaluable for anyone who's starting out in the world of crowd funded films or looking for ways to improve their existing campaigns.

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We recently had the pleasure of having "The Angel" on our podcast, and let me tell you, it was an unforgettable experience! For those who are not familiar with her work, she is a multi-talented musician and film composer who has been in the industry for decades. Her impressive resume includes composing music for Hollywood films as well as television shows.

During the interview, we discussed some of her latest projects in both music and film. It was fascinating to hear about her creative process and how she approaches each project with a unique perspective. She shared with us how collaborating with different directors and producers challenges her to push herself creatively and explore new musical territories.

One thing that truly stood out to me during our chat was The Angel's dedication to her craft. Despite being in the industry for so long, she remains passionate about creating music that inspires people from all walks of life.

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