On this week’s episode Qurissy talks to Kayla Sullers, the Eastside Chicagoan, Filmmaker and Cinematographer! Our convo was largely about her commitment to education and mentorship for aspiring filmmakers, emphasizing the importance of representation and support for future generations. We followed Kayla as she let us in on her journey of becoming a cinematographer, getting inducted into the Local 600, & her dreams of building a cinematic lens - potentially the first Black woman made cinematic lens? We’ll do more research!

Get involved with Visionaries in Motion, Kayla’s educational filmmaking project through BBTL.

Chicago Artist-Based Programs: 

True Star Foundation

Fresh Films at Roosevelt University

John Walt Foundation

Illinois Media School

Sisters in Cinema - workshops with  Courtney Edwards, Chan C. Smith

Learn about the BlackWing7 Lens at Tribe. By Bradford Young & Neil Fanthom

Listen to Kayla’s late stepfather, Chicago Poet, Armen Rah.

Shoot Yo Shot: TDE , Beyonce, Kamala Harris (AGAIN), Issa Rae & Hoorae - tap tap tap in!

You can find Kayla at: instagram, website, IMDB, Bookings: [email protected] Follow BBTL on instagram or like she said - GOOGLE ME!

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