Marcus Myrick does not shy away from being a 'nepo baby' and it's endearing.
His projects include G.I. Joe: Renegades, Family Guy, The Looney Tunes Show, Tron: Uprising, Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters, Camp Lazlo! and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack. He was also an assistant editor on Black Dynamite. With such an impressive list of projects, Marcus shares how his father, Ron Myrick, a veteran in the animation industry, played a pivotal role in his career of choice.
Now, with over 20 years in the industry, we talk about that longevity as well as what being an animatic editor is in post-production. We dive into how the industry continues to evolve regarding technology and content and how during times when opportunities are few, connections mean everything.
Marcus offers advice for aspiring editors and adds what he's learned from his dad and how it's helped him navigate his career and life.
On this episode of Post In Black, we talk to film and television editor Angela Latimer. Angela's career began as an assistant editor, where she worked on films and series like The Old Guard, Downsizing and Drop Dead Diva, to name a few. More recently, she has been an editor on some of television’s most talked-about series, including Forever, Grown-ish, Bel-Air, Hush and First Kill.
Having always wanted to get into the entertainment industry but not necessarily knowing how, she shares how editing first started off for her as a side hustle. We also get into how moving to LA and getting a Master of Fine Arts in Editing from the American Film Institute was a culture shock that proved to be a pivotal power move that enhanced her approach to editing.
Angela lauds the power of thinking outside the box and how it's propelled her craft. She also shares priceless insights from her unique perspective as an editor in the film and television space.
What do Malcolm X, Barack Obama and Janet Jackson all have in common?
Listen long enough to this fantastic conversation with Kaela Brown, an assistant finishing colorist at Marvel Studios and you'll find out.
Kaela's extensive experience in post-production includes a ton of popular projects like Euphoria, Loki, The Morning Show, Eyes of Wakanda, Ironheart, Daredevil: Born Again, Agatha All Along, X-Men '97 and Dish Nation.
Going from a journalism major to working in marketing on shows for luminaries like Katie Couric, Ellen DeGeneres and Queen Latifah, Kaela's first major opportunity came from the very place that had initially ejected her.
Her unique perspective and experience as a Black woman working in an arena where she infuses color science into some of Hollywood's biggest productions is awe-inspiring and she has quite the advice for others seeking to do the same.
If you've ever wondered how the coloring of a project informs the emotional aspect of the story, what the workflow of a colorist can look like and why you shouldn't second-guess your dreams, this is the conversation for you.
Dave Kalema is an assistant editor at Library Films. His journey into post-production is interestingly unique, and we're sure it'll be an inspirational conversation as he steadily drops gems of wisdom throughout.We talk about his eclectic upbringing and how growing up between Uganda and the US gave him the valuable skill of adaptability. With sports as an early passion, it was this avenue that gave him his first look at both business and editing.We learn about the times in his life when putting himself out there and creating opportunities from nothing gave him the trajectory he needed. He also shares how he impressively navigated without connections.Later in the episode, we're joined by Jennifer Sofio Hall and Bedonna Smith, phenoms and founders of Industry Standard. They share what was so rare about Dave's story that he was offered a residency at Industry Standard, a program for creative professionals that aims to connect talent with opportunity. Their recollection is so moving, surely it'll help you dive into your unique story in order to rise to the top. #EditingJourney #BehindTheScenes #PostProduction #OpportunityDave Kalemahttps://www.instagram.com/davekalema/Industry Standardhttps://www.industrystandard.workhttps://www.instagram.com/industrystandard.work---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------***GIVEAWAY ALERT***A huge thank you to our sponsors at Avid for the incredible opportunity to raffle off a one-year subscription to Media Composer as a thank you for watching.To enter, please visit https://postinblack.com/avid/ to register and submit your information. The link will remain active for a week after each episode airs and we’ll announce the winner the following week via IG Live and via email.Stay tuned for more episodes of Post In Black's sixth season as we continue to amplify the stories and experiences of Black professionals working in post-production. Look out for new episodes every second and fourth Wednesday.Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr, Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield | Editors: SutchiLee Productions | Audio Post Production: Trailblazer StudiosTheme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and SutchiLee Productions
Amanda Jones has had quite a career, as evident in this really insightful conversation about her journey as a film and television composer. One of her latest projects, Number One on the Call Sheet, is a prolific, eye-opening two-part Apple TV+ documentary featuring candid conversations with some of the entertainment industry's biggest stars, like Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba, Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to name just a few.
Amanda's career includes BET's Twenties from Lena Waithe, OWN's Cherish the Day, produced by Ava DuVernay and A Black Lady Sketch Show, produced by Robin Thede and Issa Rae. We learn about the empowerment she received from this powerful group of Black women so early in her journey.
Amanda earned her first Emmy nomination for Home, an Apple TV+ series and became the first Black woman nominated for an Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Dramatic Score) Emmy. Later, Amanda was awarded a Daytime Emmy Award for Home.
The idea of following one's passion resonates heavily throughout this conversation. Amanda shares that her love of sounds, more specifically music, started around the age of 3. After graduating from Vassar College and later, studying film scoring and orchestration at Berklee College of Music, she landed an internship with Hans Zimmer and it was an opportunity at Lionsgate that helped give her a more 360-degree sense of the business side of things.
Other takeaways from this multifaceted chat hone in on creating a sonic language for films and TV, the importance of asking questions, communication and collaboration during the creative process, having a strong creative voice, knowing when to delegate as well as fighting off stigmas reserved for women of color and mothers.
A co-founder of Composers Diversity Collective, Amanda's other credits include Somebody Somewhere, Good Trouble, Naomi, Young Love, 7 Days, Dreamland: The Rise and Fall of Black Wall Street, Definition Please, Moving On, The Perfect Find, Mea Culpa, Jodie and the new Apple TV+ series, Murderbot.
We talk to award-winning actor, writer, producer, playwright and educator Fanshen Cox, a dynamo in the entertainment industry.
Born for great things, we begin our highly anticipated conversation celebrating February birthdays and the intriguing meaning behind her name which seemingly foreshadowed her professional path and progress in Hollywood.
With a passion for acting at a young age, Fanshen talks about later moving to LA and becoming captivated by the idea that as an actor, she should write and produce her own material, which led to a renowned one-woman show that eventually her childhood friends, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, signed on to executive produce.
As the founder of TruJuLo Productions, it becomes quite clear that Fanshen's legacy is largely one of pushing for necessary change in Hollywood as she's also the co-author of the Inclusion Rider and producer and host of Sista Brunch, a Webby-nominated podcast that highlights Black women working in Hollywood.
Currently, as the DEIA Initiative Manager for the California Film Commission, we get her perspective on the ever-changing cultural, political and creative shifts in the industry, historically and currently and how enterprising creatives should move forward.
If you're looking for inspiration, this is the conversation for you!🌟
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🎬 SEASON 6 PREMIERE! Join us for an unforgettable conversation with two trailblazing women in post-production, Daysha Broadway, ACE, and Stephanie Filo, ACE! 🌟
These dynamic editors made history together as part of the first all-women-of-color team to win an Emmy for their work on A Black Lady Sketch Show. Daysha Broadway has captivated audiences with her standout lead editing role in the critically acclaimed biopic Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody.
Stephanie Filo has been making waves with her latest project, Daredevil: Born Again, where she brings her exceptional editing skills to the highly anticipated series. As a trailblazer in her field, Filo continues to push boundaries and inspire with her work on this Marvel Studios production.
In this episode, we dive into their journeys, from collaborating on A Black Lady Sketch Show to navigating the challenges of editing blockbuster films and TV shows. Just in time for Women’s History Month, celebrate the voices and impact of these phenomenal editors! 🎧✨
Listen now and be inspired by their stories! 🌟
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You'll quickly learn why bringing this conversation with the legendary Willie D. Burton to you is such an incredible honor.
History-making, Willie's the first Black person to ever win an Academy Award for Best Sound. It was for 1988's Bird, a biopic about the life of jazz musician Charlie Parker. In 2006, he won a second Academy Award for Dreamgirls, joining an elite club of African Americans in Hollywood who are multiple Oscar Award winners.
We talk about how, at an early age, walking past a radio station ignited an interest in audio after he took a peek inside. Truly immersing himself in electronics through a school program, he graduated high school.
Leaving his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama with $50 in his pocket, he relocated to Long Beach, California, later becoming a sonar technician in the Navy. About three years later, he began to pursue a career in audio.
After amassing some work experience in sound, Willie shares a truly remarkable story about the time Sydney Poitier took a big chance on him for what would become Willie's first time working on a feature without having any prior feature credits to his name.
Now, having worked on over 140 film and television projects, Willie's earned a total of 8 Academy Award nominations. They include The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and most recently, Oppenheimer.
Willie's stories about working on the epic Oppenheimer movie with director Christopher Nolan provide a unique insight into their collaboration and technological approach to sound.
Willie shares some great advice as well as his thoughts on the ever-evolving film industry and the power of following one's intuition in choosing projects.
His latest, Captain America: Brave New World, premieres in 2025.
Emmy-nominated composer Chanda Dancy joins us for an inspiring conversation about her remarkable journey in music and film scoring. Known for her work on the acclaimed miniseries "Lawmen: Bass Reeves," Dancy's impressive portfolio includes "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody," "Devotion," and the documentary "Aftershock."
In this captivating interview, Dancy delves into her creative process, discussing the meticulous research and preparation behind crafting the perfect orchestral language for "Lawmen: Bass Reeves." She also shares her profound sense of responsibility when composing for the Whitney Houston biopic.
From her early days in Houston, where her classical musician mother introduced her to violin at preschool age, to her pivotal moment at Houston Baptist University where her passion for film scoring ignited, Dancy's story is one of perseverance and "divine timing." We explore how a short film she wrote, directed, and scored became her ticket to USC's prestigious film scoring program.
The conversation is peppered with fascinating anecdotes, including a pivotal encounter with legendary composer Mike Post (known for "Law & Order" and "NYPD Blue") during her internship days. Dancy's journey wasn't without challenges - after USC, she found herself serving coffee and working at an internet company. But for this determined dreamer, these humble beginnings were just the prelude to an extraordinary career.
Join us as we uncover the story of a talented artist who refused to give up, leading to a snowball of opportunities that shaped her into the acclaimed composer she is today. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring musicians, film enthusiasts, and anyone who believes in the power of perseverance.
Our conversation with Emmy Award-winning editor Lyric Ramsey was a whole vibe. Lyric's eclectic credits include Below Deck, MasterChef Junior, Sweet Life: Los Angeles, Project Runway Junior as well as A Black Lady Sketch Show, On My Block, Clarice, The Goldbergs, Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story, You People, Real Housewives of Atlanta, the BET Hip Hop Awards and I Love New York.
Also, no shade to any of our previous guests but if we had a Post In Black best-dressed award, Lyric Ramsey would be the recipient. Business equestrian is how she referred to it and honestly, it's perfect.
It's no surprise that we begin with fashion as we talk about how Lyric earned the Emmy for Drive with Swizz Beatz, a Hulu docuseries that explores the art cars, oversized ATVs and car clubs that decorate Houston, Texas.
Having loved film and television from a young age, this Howard University grad talks about being back home in California after graduation and while leaving an appointment at a salon, seeing a film crew in action on Crenshaw Boulevard in Inglewood. She ended up getting hired on the spot as a set production assistant.
We talk about her love of the post-production space and why perseverance and optimism are very crucial attributes to hold tight to despite shifts in the industry. We get into what it means to have job insecurity and the side effects of gate-keeping. We talk about nerding out on editing and why it's important to know multiple platforms and constantly expand upon your skills.
Steadily clear throughout the entirety of our conversation is that Lyric is a true blue creative. It shines. It also perfectly illustrates how following one's passion can lead to a longevity of not only satisfaction but success and elevation.
We dive into music sync licensing with Matthew Moses, creative director of Certified Deluxe, an LA-based company. Our conversation revolves around Matthew's unique vision for artists as he considers himself an ambassador who possesses a drive and determination to expand opportunities for artists in the film and television space.
Originally from Atlanta, it becomes immediately apparent that Matthew's first love was music. In this multifaceted conversation, we talk about his first internship while he was in high school. It was with the legendary label, So So Def Recordings, founded by Jermaine Dupri. This was also around the time Matthew got into the apparel industry and experienced early and great success managing a clothing line. One of his latest fashion endeavors is the brand, Collegiate Rebel.
We're later joined by A-FRAME, an artist, composer, associate and friend of Matthew's. We collectively talk about what music sync licensing is, marketing, the current state of music and each shares a wealth of advice and insight for people looking to get into sync licensing as well as some do's and don'ts when it comes to preparation and presentation.
Certified Deluxe has worked with Disney, HBO, Apple and Netflix, to name a few. This is a great discussion for anyone interested in sync and the music industry as a whole.
In this conversation with Emmy Award-winning editor, Charles Little II, ACE, we talk about his journey into editing for film and television, how the industry has changed since last year's industry strikes as well as the power of persistence.
Hailing from Chicago's South Side, raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Charles' earliest indication of what was to later come by way of a successful career in film & TV was his interest in artistic expression and computer graphic design. After moving to LA to become a music video director, he happened to attend Invisible Art/Visible Artists (IAVA), an industry event sponsored by ACE. It was the conversation between this panel of Oscar-nominated editors that inspired his career change and he began working in the documentary and docuseries space for over a decade.
His first big break came by way of World of Wonder where his persistence and unrelenting grind and hard work led to more and more opportunities, including cutting a reality program for Showtime and later, his credentials would expand to include series like RuPaul's Drag Race and Million Dollar Listing.
We discuss how creativity blossoms from limitations and the unwavering value of telling a good story.
Charles won an Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program Emmy for Welcome to Wrexham. His other credits include 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Lone Star, God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines, Dr. Pimple Popper, Last Comic Standing, True Life, Big Freedia Bounces Back and Life with La Toya.
Chassidy Jade is an editor, producer and director who has made monumental strides in the entertainment industry. What's impeccable about Chassidy is all the different initiatives she's set into motion. With her desire to make opportunities in post-production more accessible, her success in various entrepreneurial pursuits and career, as a whole, is all about hustle, willpower, staying excellent and taking risks. As a creative reppin' Memphis, Tennessee, and Miami, Florida, we get to talk about the vibrancy of Black creativity in Memphis and how one of her first big jobs came to be, editing and producing recaps on tour with Chris Brown right after college, which was an opportunity that presented itself after she and her roommate started crashing sets and meeting people in the industry. This risky move gave her a pivotal skill in the area of editing, one that she still prides herself on today. Chassidy has already made history as the first Black woman senior lead editor for the NBA. An opportunity she says inspired her to help kick open doors for others, like her involvement with Charlotte-based Black Girls Film Camp and in starting Editbae Post, her very own post-production company. We also get to talk about the creation of Crown Me Royal Labs, her production company that began as an outpouring of appreciation for visual artists, dancers, designers and art. Chassidy's other credits include Dear Mama, Creed III, Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 4 and Everything Everywhere All at Once. TITLE SPONSOR: The Dolby Institute Also brought to you by AVID Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield, Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Post-Production Supervisor: Tatiana M. Johnson | Editor: Landon T. Bost | Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Trailblazer Studios® | Special Guest: Chassidy Jade | Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles | BTS Photography: J Nyce | Creative Commons and Public Domain: 1. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gina_Prince-Bythewood_by_Gage_Skidmore_(cropped).jpg 2. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ruth_E._Carter_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg | Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and Landon Bost Media RELATED VIDEOS Post in Black – Season 5: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WD8BO9mFhxtqMrxdrI8MIkD&si=F23Rrx846__21G5U Post in Black – Season 4: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WAYLhXPNkA52FWM49JEbMwY Post in Black – Season 3: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WDVPHsYggzwBdwOTsJvt5pb Post In Black – Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WCA1y1AEh-lSn9ga9yZv5sq Post In Black – Season 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WBUJGPdXlHNIn8nuQBxri4U CONNECT WITH POST IN BLACK & MADE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.madeformoreent.com/ IG: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt X: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt FB: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEntertainment SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXX9qvIHg44P60FMfoLz4xA LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postinblack CONNECT WITH CHASSIDY JADE, EDITBAE POST AND BLACK GIRLS FILM CAMP INSTAGRAM: @EDITBAEJADE, @EDITBAEPOST, @BLACKGIRLSFILMCAMP LINKEDIN: Chassidy Jade, Editbae Post, Black Girls Film Camp, Inc. X: @EDITBAEJADE, @BLACKGIRLSFILM_
Director, producer, showrunner, writer and former educator, Avril Speaks, joins us to discuss her journey into filmmaking. Like most of us, Avril developed a love for film and television at an early age. Her fascination later grew into being drawn to rich, character-driven and complex stories about women and spirituality, decorated in questions as opposed to easy resolutions. Interesting because as a producer on Netflix's Files of the Unexplained, Avril talks about not leaning into the obvious regarding the process of shaping this series about strange real-life occurrences and phenomena. Hailing from Queens, New York, it was only after enrolling in a class at Howard University that really ignited her interest in film as a viable career choice. In this conversation, she shares why attending the famed and acclaimed historically Black university has helped her maneuver through Hollywood's lack of diversity. We also talk about why being proficient in certain soft skills is as necessary as networking and how to navigate in a seemingly extroverted industry as an introvert. A phenomenal storyteller with over 20 years of experience, Avril was a producer on the SXSW Grand Jury award-winning film Jinn, written and directed by Nijla Mu'min. Her other projects include directing and producing the Discovery+ & NowThis docu-series, Uprooted as well as the African America, which received an NAACP Image Award nomination. Avril's produced the feature films, Hosea, Dotty & Soul and Black America Is... and was an associate producer on TNT's series, American Race. TITLE SPONSOR: The Dolby Institute Also brought to you by AVID Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield, Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Post-Production Supervisor: Tatiana M. Johnson | Editor: Landon T. Bost | Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Trailblazer Studios® | Special Guest: Avril Z. Speaks | Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles | BTS Photography: J Nyce | Creative Commons and Public Domain: 1. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Julie_Dash_-_Career_Girls_2-55_screenshot.png, 2. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BURNETT_Charles-24x30-2008.jpg, 3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vox_Media_Logo_2019.svg | Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and Landon Bost Media RELATED VIDEOS Post in Black – Season 5: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WD8BO9mFhxtqMrxdrI8MIkD&si=F23Rrx846__21G5U Post in Black – Season 4: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WAYLhXPNkA52FWM49JEbMwY Post in Black – Season 3: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WDVPHsYggzwBdwOTsJvt5pb Post In Black – Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WCA1y1AEh-lSn9ga9yZv5sq Post In Black – Season 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WBUJGPdXlHNIn8nuQBxri4U CONNECT WITH POST IN BLACK & MADE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.madeformoreent.com/ IG: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt X: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt FB: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEntertainment SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXX9qvIHg44P60FMfoLz4xA LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postinblack CONNECT WITH Avril Z. Speaks INSTAGRAM: @azuspeak LINKEDIN: Avril Speaks
We're super excited to share this conversation with you! It's with two very special guests whom we've been lucky enough to work with and who are very near and dear to us. Introducing multimedia storyteller, Jazmine Bunch and Post In Black editor, Landon Bost. This discussion, “In The Editor's Chair: Perspectives from Rising Stars Behind the Lens,” was a panel at this year's Hayti Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina. Hayti Film Festival is a celebration of Black creatives. It's a yearly festival that features screenings, workshops and panels that amplify and celebrate Black creatives and film. This is truly a great episode, especially for aspiring creators of color in that we get to learn more about what led Jazmine and Landon into the world of post-production and what the journey has been like for two North Carolina natives. We get to shout out mentors and talk about what it means to start in this industry while being based, geographically, far from Los Angeles, California. Jazmine Bunch is a creative jazz-of-all trades from Ahoskie, NC, residing in Atlanta, GA, with creative roots in video editing, writing, producing, and spoken word. Bunch has worked for Warner Bros. Discovery and is a published author. Landon T. Bost is an award-winning editor and filmmaker from Harrisburg, NC, whose past clients range from local filmmakers to a Hollywood show runner and Michigan State University. Bost is also an alum of the Handy Foundation Assistant Editor Training Program. Everybody is talking about AI these days but what does that mean in an industry of creatives? Both guests share their unique perspectives and much more. Whether or not AI has a sustainable role in the film and television space, we're sure that Jazmine and Landon do, and we're so excited to see what's next for them. Stay tuned for more episodes of Post In Black's fifth season as we continue to amplify the stories and experiences of Black professionals working in post-production. Look out for new episodes every second and fourth Wednesday. TITLE SPONSOR: The Dolby Institute Also brought to you by AVID Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield, Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Post-Production Supervisor: Tatiana M. Johnson | Editor: Landon T. Bost | Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Trailblazer Studios® | Special Guests: Jazmine Bunch and Landon Bost | Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles | BTS Photography: J Nyce | ARCHIVAL: Denise Allen, via Hayti Heritage Film Festival 2024 | Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and Landon Bost Media RELATED VIDEOS Post in Black – Season 5: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WD8BO9mFhxtqMrxdrI8MIkD&si=F23Rrx846__21G5U Post in Black – Season 4: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WAYLhXPNkA52FWM49JEbMwY Post in Black – Season 3: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WDVPHsYggzwBdwOTsJvt5pb Post In Black – Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WCA1y1AEh-lSn9ga9yZv5sq Post In Black – Season 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WBUJGPdXlHNIn8nuQBxri4U CONNECT WITH POST IN BLACK & MADE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.madeformoreent.com/ IG: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt Twitter: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt FB: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEntertainment SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXX9qvIHg44P60FMfoLz4xA LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/postinblack CONNECT WITH Jazmine Bunch INSTAGRAM: @Jazzonfire_, @abjnovel LINKEDIN: Jazmine Bunch Anesthesia and the Blood of Jesus novel: https://zez.am/ABJnovel CONNECT WITH Landon T. Bost INSTAGRAM: @Landon.Bost LINKEDIN: Landon Bost X: LandonBost Website: www.landonbost.com
So excited to share this episode with you! It's with editor Sean Linal! What makes this conversation so interesting is the way it exemplifies the power of intention and leveraging one's purpose.
Sean's been a part of shows that have impacted the culture in many ways. He was an editor on Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar and Lena Waithe's The Chi and we get to talk about the experiences and avenues that led to those roles as well as his overall journey into post-production.
Like most professionals in creative industries, Sean's love for film manifested itself at an early age. It was the NAACP ACT-SO program that gave Sean early agency to really explore his interest. At the age of 16, a film he made on homelessness on the subway earned him substantial accolades and money towards film school.
We discuss how crucial it is to be proactive, the best attributes for an assistant editor to acquire and uncover how Sean's early experiences really illustrate how local organizations can provide a wealth of resources and access for creatives.
Some of Sean's other credits include The Cleaning Lady, All Rise, David Makes Man, Jay-Z feat. Beyoncé: Family Feud (music video), Teen Wolf, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Amazing Race and Survivor.
Stay tuned for more episodes of Post In Black's third season as we continue to amplify the stories and experiences of Black professionals working in post-production. Look out for new episodes every second and fourth Wednesday.
TITLE SPONSOR: The Dolby Institute Also brought to you by AVID Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield, Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Post-Production Supervisor: Tatiana M. Johnson | Editor: Landon T. Bost | Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Trailblazer Studios® | Special Guest: Andrew Roberts | Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles | BTS Photography: J Nyce | ARCHIVAL: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jeff_Davis_by_Gage_Skidmore_2.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rooftop_view_of_Far_Rockaway.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GeoffreyCanada.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zoe_Saldana_(Headshot).jpg, https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1397791-q3-2021/0?, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lena_Waithe_(41061468592).jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ava_DuVernay_-_Peabody_Awards_(cropped_2).jpg | Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and Landon Bost Media RELATED VIDEOS
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We speak with two-time Emmy Award-winning and Oscar nominated VFX supervisor Andrew Roberts on this episode of Post In Black. Andrew's credits include Haunted Mansion, Killers of the Flower Moon, Babylon, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Umma, Godzilla vs. Kong, Aquaman, Black Panther, Gemini Man and Snow White and the Huntsman, just to name a few from Andrew's long list of projects that span over 25 years in the industry. Because Post In Black is an interview series that features professionals working in post-production while highlighting their experiences and insight as Black people working in the entertainment industry, this discussion is a perfect season 5 premiere episode because we get to talk about Andrew's experience emigrating to the United States from London and navigating the industry without a network or community and how it has informed his involvement with the Academy GOLD Program, a career development initiative for professionals from underrepresented communities. In that the pathways into entertainment are varied and rarely linear, we talk about how Andrew's academic background in computer programming landed him a job at an architect firm which in turn ignited a special appreciation for the inner workings of software design and 3D technology. Through hard work, risk, hope and relocating to LA, he landed at Industrial Light & Magic where he began as a brain bar supervisor/virtual production supervisor on Obi-Wan Kenobi and later, became a visual effects supervisor for ILM. We were able to really geek out on this episode at length with a lot of great insight from Andrew on what it was like working on the sci-fi thriller, The Creator. We get some really cool filmmaking app recommendations and so much more from this conversation. Dig in! Stay tuned for more episodes of Post In Black's fourth season as we continue to amplify the stories and experiences of Black professionals working in post-production. Look out for new episodes every second and fourth Wednesday. TITLE SPONSOR: The Dolby Institute Also brought to you by AVID Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield, Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr., Tatiana M. Johnson | Post-Production Supervisor: Tatiana M. Johnson | Editor: Landon T. Bost | Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Trailblazer Studios® | Special Guest: Andrew Roberts | Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles | BTS Photography: J Nyce | Creative Commons Photographs: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gary_Yost_with_camera_December_2014.jpg., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:John_Knoll_(2)_(cropped).jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Superbowl_XXXIX,_2005.JPG, https://www.flickr.com/photos/creative_tools/7603172584 | Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and Landon Bost Media RELATED VIDEOS Post in Black – Season 4: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WAYLhXPNkA52FWM49JEbMwY Post in Black – Season 3: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WDVPHsYggzwBdwOTsJvt5pb Post In Black – Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WCA1y1AEh-lSn9ga9yZv5sq Post In Black – Season 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WBUJGPdXlHNIn8nuQBxri4U CONNECT WITH POST IN BLACK & MADE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.madeformoreent.com/ IG: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt Twitter: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt FB: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEntertainment SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXX9qvIHg44P60FMfoLz4xA LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/postinblack CONNECT WITH ANDREW ROBERTS INSTAGRAM: @ANDREWVFX LINKEDIN: ANDREW ROBERTS TWITTER: @ANDREWBROBERTS
In this phenomenal conversation with editor Spenser Reich, ACE, we learn how this early science enthusiast came to be a film and TV editor on series like STARZ's Power Book IV: Force and Power Book II: Ghost. Spenser proudly reps the South Bay, San Jose, and it was actually the conversations Spenser's parents made a point to have after going to the cinema when Spenser was young that may have offered an early inkling at what would become a professional interest. About the age of 17 or 18, she decided that she wanted to become a filmmaker because of a strong love for storytelling. After moving to LA for film school and through a process of deduction, she arrived at an interest solidly focused on editing, coming to recognize the adoration as a 'love thing.' When it comes to Black women editors, at that time, she was only familiar with one, a previous Post In Black guest, the great Terilyn Shropshire. Spenser notes there's a specialness in what Black editors and filmmakers capture, bringing honest experiences into their work, mentioning Spike Lee, Boots Riley and Ryan Coogler. Having edited features and episodic TV, we talk about her approach to working within both and whether or not it depends on the genre. Spenser talks about why organization is key in the editing space as well as the power of being able to work effectively in a collaborative setting with other people and why dedication to the work is so necessary. We talk the importance of building a community and helping others within the scope of networking and why Spenser says it's her mission statement. Some of her credentials include Diarra from Detroit for Paramount+, whose executive producers are Kenya Barris and Diarra Kilpatrick, which premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, the film, SAMSON, which won the Audience Award for Narrative Feature Film at the 2023 Asian American International Film Festival and the series, Physics Girl for PBS. Stay tuned for more episodes of Post In Black's fourth season as we continue to amplify the stories and experiences of Black professionals working in post-production. Look out for new episodes every second and fourth Wednesday. Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr, Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield | Editor: Landon T. Bost | Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Trailblazer Studios® | Special Guest: Dara Taylor | Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles | BTS Photography: J Nyce | Creative Commons Photographs: https://picryl.com/media/optreden-simon-and-garfunkel-links-in-feijenoordstadion-420f3d, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Erykah_Badu_2008.07.14_009.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shirley_1937_crop.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Editor,_Joi_McMillon.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spike_Lee_Peabody_Awards_2011_(cropped).jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_moses_namkung_-_Street_Sweeper_Social_Club_1.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ryan_Coogler_Deauville_2013.jpg | Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and Landon Bost Media RELATED VIDEOS Post in Black – Season 4: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WAYLhXPNkA52FWM49JEbMwY Post in Black – Season 3: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WDVPHsYggzwBdwOTsJvt5pb Post In Black – Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WCA1y1AEh-lSn9ga9yZv5sq Post In Black – Season 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WBUJGPdXlHNIn8nuQBxri4U CONNECT WITH POST IN BLACK & MADE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.madeformoreent.com/ IG: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt Twitter: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt FB: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEntertainment CONNECT WITH SPENSER REICH INSTAGRAM: @SPENSERREICH SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@madeformoreentertainment LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postinblack
On this episode of Post In Black, we talk movies and music with film and TV composer, Dara Taylor. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, Dara grew up a little outside of Buffalo. We talk about how, between both of her parents, there was a mutual love of music that found its way to her. Hence, she thought every home had a 'record room.' Her mother, a church choir director, was the first person to teach her about music arrangement and instrumentation. So, how did Dara go from being a computer science major to composing for her latest project, the feature film, Strays? We get into it as well as the 'aha moment' when she decided that music in film and television was the adventure she was destined to take. In this really great and expanding conversation, Dara shares advice for those interested in film and TV composing. We get her perspective on starting out in the industry, navigating it through relationships and rejections, and the comedy, Strays, starring Jamie Foxx and Will Ferrell. Dara was nominated for a Society of Composers and Lyricists Award in 2023 for The Invitation. Her credentials include Tender Bar, directed by George Clooney, The Noel Diary, HBO Max's Little Ellen, Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar, Curious George: Cape Ahoy, Amazon's The Boys Presents: Diabolical, American Refugee, Echo Boomers and both Netflix series, Bookmarks and Trial By Media. Stay tuned for more episodes of Post In Black's fourth season as we continue to amplify the stories and experiences of Black professionals working in post-production. Look out for new episodes every second and fourth Wednesday. Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr, Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield | Editor: Landon T. Bost | Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Trailblazer Studios® | Special Guest: Dara Taylor | Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles | BTS Photography: J Nyce | Creative Commons Photographs: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mockstar/3221457658/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Imogen_Heap_Pop_Tech.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elizabeth_%26_The_Catapult_10_01_2014_-6_(15421994771).jpg | Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and Landon Bost Media Stay tuned for more episodes of Post In Black's fourth season as we continue to amplify the stories and experiences of Black professionals working in post-production. Look out for new episodes every second and fourth Wednesday. RELATED VIDEOS Post in Black – Season 4: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WAYLhXPNkA52FWM49JEbMwY Post in Black – Season 3: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WDVPHsYggzwBdwOTsJvt5pb Post In Black – Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WCA1y1AEh-lSn9ga9yZv5sq Post In Black – Season 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WBUJGPdXlHNIn8nuQBxri4U CONNECT WITH POST IN BLACK & MADE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.madeformoreent.com/ IG: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt Twitter: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt FB: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEntertainment CONNECT WITH DARA TAYLOR INSTAGRAM: DaraTaylorMusic SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@madeformoreentertainment LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postinblack
Just like a timeless melody, our conversation with composer Jongnic Bontemps, whose latest project is Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, was an unforgettable one. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Jongnic's musical journey began at an early age with a simple request. His mother really wanted to hear an organ in the house. The piano soon became Jongnic's best friend while his exploration grew to include performing in bands. Because the journey of a creative is often sinuous, we talk about how he ended up heading to Yale University to become a lawyer and after another pivot, landed what ended up to be a 15 year career in tech. He became one of a few Black chief technology officers in Silicon Valley until he heard a calling from a much higher source. We talk in-depth about the journey from law to music to software development and ultimately the world of post-production as he's composed for over 50 projects. We discuss the beauty of making and maintaining connections with other creators and the purposeful sustainability it can bring, which led Jongnic to composing for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. His impressive credentials include projects like, The Land, United Skates, Boomerang (TV series), The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel, Sharia, My Name Is Pauli Murray, Godfather of Harlem, Creed II, The Secret Life of Pets, Unbroken, The Imitation Game, Godzilla, Carrie and the video games, Call of Duty: WWII and Redfall. Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr, Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield | Editor: Landon T. Bost | Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Trailblazer Studios® | Special Guest: Jongnic Bontemps | Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles | BTS Photography: J Nyce | Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and Landon Bost Media Stay tuned for more episodes of Post In Black's fourth season as we continue to amplify the stories and experiences of Black professionals working in post-production. Look out for new episodes every second and fourth Wednesday. RELATED VIDEOS Post in Black – Season 4: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WAYLhXPNkA52FWM49JEbMwY Post in Black – Season 3: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WDVPHsYggzwBdwOTsJvt5pb Post In Black – Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WCA1y1AEh-lSn9ga9yZv5sq Post In Black – Season 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WBUJGPdXlHNIn8nuQBxri4U CONNECT WITH POST IN BLACK & MADE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.madeformoreent.com/ IG: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt Twitter: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt FB: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEntertainment CONNECT WITH JONGNIC BONTEMPS INSTAGRAM: @Jongnic TWITTER: @Jongnic FACEBOOK: Jongnic Bontemps SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@madeformoreentertainment LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/postinblack
