The Creative Outsiders

Dana & Sarah Films LLC is owned by two women filmmakers, Dana Richardson and Sarah Zentz, who have been passionately directing and producing independent documentary films since 2008. They are the Producers, Directors, and Editors of the award winning documentary films GOSHEN (2015) and BACK TO EDEN (2011). Their documentary features have broadcast on PBS, FNX, and Amazing Discoveries and were selected by several On Demand channels including Amazon Video, Telus, Steep Edge TV, Grind TV, Eco Streamz, and FMTV. ​Their films are concerned with social and environmental issues, covering stories such as sustainable food systems and the impact of climate change on indigenous cultures. They have a unique way of storytelling that is entertaining, educational, and inspires change.

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Jillian Bullock is the CEO/President of Jillian Bullock Enterprises, LLC, an empowerment and entertainment production company based in Pennsylvania. After graduation with a degree in Communications from La Salle University, Jillian got her start in filmmaking as an intern on Spike Lee’s movie “Malcolm X.” From there, she has worked on her own, and other people’s movies as an actor, writer, producer, director, and fight

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Janine Sherman Barrois is an award-winning writer/producer who is currently the showrunner/executive producer on the TNT hit dramedy Claws, starring Niecy Nash. She has been writer/executive producer on such shows as ER and Criminal Minds and has won numerous awards including a Humanitas and several NAACP Image Awards. Barrois graduated from Howard University. French Fries marks her directorial debut.

On This Episode We Cover:

What it takes to be a Screenwriter 

Wearing the hat as a Showrunner 

French Fries - Short Film

Finding balance as a filmmaker

Working in the industry 

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The Creative Outsiders http://www.thecreativeoutsiders.com      http://www.shivawnmitchell.com

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From grassroots community projects & podcasts to awardwinning network TV films & documentaries, Carolyn McDonald generates & facilitates provocative content for a variety of creative platforms.

She recently launched DigMeVision, a professional development consulting service to help content creators enhance their entrepreneurial skills + implement effective marketing strategies in the ever-changing digital media landscape. She’s conducted workshops in New York at the Made in NY Media Center at IFP, Raw Space, and at Women in Film’s ScriptDC in Washington. She was one of 20 participants in the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media + Entertainment’s inaugural Podcasting Certificate Program, and will be launching her first podcast “The Is” early 2019. 

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Maya Table is the owner of Sam Frank Productions. Sam Frank Productions’ approach is to build rich digital experiences for our clients that authentically resonates with their brand and a global audience. We work with a talented group of creatives to produce visually stimulating work. And we pride ourselves on providing compelling work within a highly collaborative, creative workflow. Maya graduated from Georgia State University as a Film and Video major. During her college years, she interned for Radio One, BET’s 106 & Park, BET’s RapCity, Atlanta Ballet and on various movies and music video sets.The first music video that she interned on was T.I.’s “24s” video. For years she worked as a digital branding specialist for artists like Trey Songz & Jeezy and companies like TiVo, Coca Cola and Raymond Weil. Maya recently finished a documentary entitled "Reclaiming Nappy."

On This Episode We Cover:

Juicy Crab - Just Listen you'll understand

Starting her production company Sam Frank Productions

Wearing the hat of Producer

What did Interning teach her

Music Videos

The Documentary Reclaiming Nappy

Creative Process

Marketing your Film

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Maya Table www.mayatable.com/credits       www.samfrankproductions.com

The Creative Outsiders www.thecreativeoutsiders.com       www.shivawnmitchell.com

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Meet Natina Marie Co-founder & CEO of Blossom. Blossom is a lifestyle and media network. They produce and curate branded content and events focused on highlighting the culture of minority women in the film, TV, and digital media industries. Through their own OTT platform and third-party content partners, they distribute award-winning short films, web series, talk shows, independent feature films, and docu-series that are focused on telling stories about Black, Latinx, Asian, African, and multi-racial women. By elevating their audience, and providing relatable content, they vindicate every experience for every woman. Through strength and sisterhood, they inspire and unite; pushing through the cracks of mainstream media, they are blossom.

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Marti King Young is an award winning filmmaker and author of the book "Help! I Have An Audition! Now What?" Known for her writing, directing, and producing skills, Marti's work has been seen on HBO, Showtime, television, film festivals, and on the internet. She has been featured in the German publication Cinewomen for her contributions to women in film, and was the 2015 recipient of the Women in Film and Television Finishing Grant. She currently works on the ABC show Kevin (Probably) Saves The World and is in pre-production on several different projects, both for film and television. 

Her short film, STOLEN, won her the Best Director award at the Miami Beach Film Festival 2018. She's a proud member of the Alliance of Women Directors.

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How Screenwriters can become better, pitfalls in writing that she sees

Winning Best Director at the Miami Beach Film Festival 

How to pitch as a screenwriter

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With nearly twenty producing credits under her belt, Emelyn Stuart is widely recognized by filmmakers as a go-to producer whose projects have won awards, gone viral and aired on network TV. After a decade in show business, her knowledge and contributions will forever have an indelible mark in the world of independent entertainment.

During her journey as a filmmaker, Emelyn regularly left film festivals feeling like the experiences raised more questions than answers. In 2012 she decided to create a festival to address the nagging concerns she felt throughout her producing experiences.

Emelyn Stuart continues to demonstrate the importance of shattering glass ceilings in entertainment. Her example is one to which many young girls can look to for inspiration and encouragement.

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Director and writer, Kelly Fyffe-Marshall, a native of England, began her career in theatre. She soon developed into director striving to solidify her mark amongst the film industry’s finest.

Kelly has directed many music videos, web series, documentaries and narrative shorts and as an assistant director she has worked on several television series, feature films and music videos. With her expanse and unique experience Kelly was asked to be a juror for the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television as well as the jury head for Yorkton Film Festival.

She was most recently invited to speak at TEDx Youth Toronto. Her speech “Make Ripples Where You Are” is about creating change in the world, no matter what you do.

Her most current work includes an award-winning short film Haven (17), which premiered at SXSW as well as screening at BAFTA. Kelly’s love for film mixed with her passion for community development, leaves every project she touches impactful. She uses film to change perspectives, share love and powerful stories.

In addition to her written work Kelly directed Black White Blue (18) and Lockhart(19) for the Canadian Film Centre, she co-directed four music videos for Our Lady Peace (17), the pilot for the series virgins! (18) an episode of popular web series Friends with Benefits (17) as well as being honorably accepted into the Directors Guild of Canada as an Assistant Director.

Kelly’s promising career is steadily on the rise. She is currently in post production for her two-part short film Black Bodies (18), Marathon (18). As well as in development for feature Summer Of The Gun. Kelly Fyffe-Marshall is more than ready to make waves upon the shores of the film industry’s continuously evolving landscape.

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Jazmine Henley-Brown is a Creative Risk-Taker from Milwaukee, WI, currently residing in Brooklyn, NY.

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her upcoming show NightView Live

Funding & Taking Risk 

her process as a Screenwriter 

writing for the short film Black Girl Training 

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