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This week on #beatsheetpod, it's another bonus episode! This is my conversation with filmmaker + producer Tamika Archie and the second season of her show, Behind Closed Doors. 

So, here's what you need to know about Behind Closed Doors and its creators:

Written & directed by filmmakers Kimlynn (Director) and Tamika Archie (Producer), co-founders of NuVysion Media Group, ”Behind Closed Doors” weaves together the dramatic stories of 4 characters struggling with real-life scenarios involving the domestic & sexual abuse, mental illness, and drug addiction each of them witnessed and experienced as children. Through the eyes of its characters, the first season explores the reality of those suffering in silence long after the trauma is done. The first season of “Behind Closed Doors” had over 14,000 views within the first 2 weeks. It’s now one of the network’s most popular streamed series.

Filmed in Dallas, the second season will introduce the colorful personalities of new characters and continue the troubled intense saga of the main characters from season 1. As each episode unravels more underlining childhood trauma, it’s not very long before the viewers grasp the hint trouble is quickly brewing beneath the surface as adults. Although the film addresses several topics often considered too difficult to openly discuss without criticism or judgment, “Behind Closed Doors” creates a dialogue that serves as a soundboard for the silent victims of abuse struggling to be heard.

“As an adult when life’s troubles affect you it also affects the children around you and can drastically change how they cope with life as adults, says Kim Archie. Every cause has an effect.”

NuVysion Media’s co-founders have emphasized their interest in developing thought-provoking content that opens the door for conversations to take place. While the second season of

“Behind Closed Doors” opens with the tumultuous drama of heavier issues, the series also has many light-hearted moments of comedy and sarcasm. The company is currently in negotiations with a streaming network for its new series. Season 1 can be viewed on The ON! Channel via Roku, iOS Mobile Apps or Firestick.

For more information on NuVysion Media Group and “Behind Closed Doors” visit www.nuvysionmediagroup.com.

This week on #beatsheetpod, it's a BONUS episode. This is my conversation with Tiauna Jackson, a talent and literary agent for The Jackson Agency. 

If you've ever been curious about what it takes to get repped, how to get your scripts ready by agents, or what makes an outstanding query letter, then this is the episode for you. 

Tiauna Jackson is a Talent and Literary Agent for The Jackson Agency. Headquartered in Century City, California, Ms. Jackson built her agency from the ground up within the entertainment industry’s most competitive market, Los Angeles.

Anchored on Avenue of the Stars in Century City, Tiauna decided to start her own agency after finding barriers of entry for writers of color, LGBTQ+, and Senior Citizens. Ms. Jackson made history by becoming the first Writers Guild of America franchise in Atlanta, Georgia; and is believed to be the first known Black woman with 100 percent ownership of her agency to become a WGA franchise in Los Angeles. With her agency dedicated to the underestimated, underrepresented, and the underserved, Jackson applies a “root for the underdog” mentality to fostering the careers of emerging artists. She looks forward to providing representation that matters to the exceptionally talented artists of the world. Additionally, she was featured in the New York Times, Medium, Oz Magazine, and Arizona Informant for her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while facing adversity through resilience.

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This week on #beatsheetpod, it’s the Season 2 finale! I talk with Amy Aniobi about creating fearlessly, “making her hobby her day job”, writing when the world is falling apart, the journey that WOC writers go on to “move up” in the room, how she’s grown as a producer, and more. 

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This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with Felicia Pride (tender, Queen Sugar, Grey's Anatomy) about overcoming the "fatal" error of an extended writing break, the journey to creating her short film ‘tender’, tips on having a successful fellowship application, how she inspires creators on a daily basis, and more. 

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Felix + Annie, Felicia’s production company

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This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with Adamma and Adanne Ebo about the power of networking, when and how to find representation, their love of anime, Adamma’s experience as a showrunner’s assistant, how to be successful as a staff writer, tips + tricks for writing teams, the importance of networking across, and more.

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Adamma + Adanne Ebo's Production Company

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This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with Maya Houston (Arrow) about growing up as a queer woman in the South, how she ALMOST left LA to become a teacher, creating Minimum Wage in partnership with Issa Rae, how sending blind pitches landed her a job in Hollywood, the emotional victory of being offered an Arrow episode, and more!

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This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with Francesca Ekwuyasi about creating at the intersection of queerness and faith, paying attention to stories that are stranger than fiction, the power of writing that debunks stereotypes, thoughtfully sharing the Nigerian experience, and more.

Here is the link to pre-order Francesca’s book, Butter Honey Pig Bread: https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/B/Butter-Honey-Pig-Bread

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This week on #beatsheetpod, I talk with journalist + screenwriter Keli Goff about a push she received to take writing more seriously, an affirming conversation with Mara Brock Akil that helped to set her writer's course, and the purpose behind her work.

This week on #beatsheetpod, I speak with screenwriter Ashlee Blackwell (@graveyardshiftsisters, #HorrorNoire) about creating to provoke discourse, the power of your audience seeing themselves on screen, her inspiration behind creating Graveyard Shift sisters, horror tropes to avoid in your next screenplay, where to find Black women protagonists in horror films and more.

This week on #beatsheetpod, I'm talking to writer + director Jackie Batsinduka about the best way to find actors for your short films, the unique story behind her short film Boning, how to make film school work for YOU, the ups and downs of crowdfunding, and MORE.