The AAFCA Podcast

In this episode President and co-founder of AAFCA, Gil Robertson talks to writer and director Barry Jenkins about his latest film, "If Beale Street Could Talk." Gil also talks to cast members of the film including Kiki Layne, Stephan James, Regina King, and Colman Domingo. "If Beale Street Could Talk" is an adaptation of the book of the same name by American author, James Baldwin. 

In this episode Ed Adams talks to Bob Raines, executive director of the Tennessee Entertainment Commission about their office and how they entice studios to produce their projects in the Volunteer state. He also speaks with Jamal Munnerlyn, co-head of the new studio GigBox on their decision to locate their state-of-the-art facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee and what their company will mean for minorities seeking film-related jobs in the South. 

Learn more about the Tennessee Entertainment Commission:
https://www.tnentertainment.com/

Watch their Create TN YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/tfemc/featured

Find film and production incentives near you by visiting the National Conference of State Legislatures:
http://www.ncsl.org/research/fiscal-policy/state-film-production-incentives-and-programs.aspx

Learn more about the tax credits, incentives, and other perks from GreenSlate:
https://gslate.com/

TenGig Festival:
https://tengigfestival.com/

In this episode of the AAFCA podcast Ed Adams wants to know if Hollywood is ready for more comic book-based franchises—only this time from Black-owned comic book creators. Comic book movies amassed a whopping $5.6 billion dollars for the industry in 2018 alone and it seems like every studio is getting into the game. To get answers Ed speaks with legendary comic book illustrator, Shawn Martinbrough and independent comic publisher, Carlton Hargro. Martinbrough has worked with Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and others. He also wrote, "How to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling." Hargro is not only a comic book publisher but a cultural icon around the south. His magazine, "Slo Mo" is an essential bible for the afro-hip and is the former editor of Creative Loafing newspapers in Atlanta and Charlotte. 

Links:

Movie box-office figures: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/

2016 MPAA Theatrical Movie Statistics: https://www.mpaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2016-Theatrical-Market-Statistics-Report-2.pdf

ICv2 Article: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/38640/nycc-insider-sessions-powered-icv2-bookstores-could-surpass-comic-shops-2020

More about Shawn Martinbrough

His website: http://shawnmartinbrough.com/

TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjHwouze6_4&t=6s

More about Carlton Hargro

20th Place Media on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/20thplacemedia/

Slo Mo Media: https://slomoatl.com/

More about black comic books

Black Youth Project: 20 dopest Black Comics in 2018: http://blackyouthproject.com/heres-list-20-dopest-black-comics-set-takeover-2018-youre-welcome/

Black Enterprise: The Business of Black Comic Books: https://www.blackenterprise.com/the-business-of-black-comic-books/

Long before Oprah and Arsenio Hall there was Ellis Haizlip, host of the television show "Soul!" on public television. Ed Adams speaks with niece  and film director Melissa Haizsip about her documentary "Mr. Soul!" and the legacy of her late uncle and the impact his show made in American pop culture. 

AAFCA member and host, Edward Adams chats with Ronda Racha Penrice how identity is represented in the film "Nappily Ever After" currently streaming on Netflix. The film stars Sanaa Lathan as an ad executive whose life takes a turn when her perfect life and hair go off track.