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"Don't be a superstar." - Canicius Kabwe, Cinematographer That's the enduring advice that the Zambian multi-talented filmmaker had to share in our Zoom call interview. Canicius also shared how important community and mentorship is to him, as he follows in his older brother's cinematic footsteps, while at the same time, paving his own way. In addition, he praised the impact that "god of lighting", Justyn Davis had on him when tyey met in the Lagod Lighting Masterclass. All this and more in our incredible talk on all things film, editing, camera, and more, from the heart of Zambia. Tune in and enjoy! Connect with Canicius: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canitheegreat/ Sergeant 067 Film: https://youtu.be/BDnuhnodBms?si=ChMXHH3rIIdFRS8- Lagos Lighting Masterclass: https://www.instagram.com/lagoslightingclass/ Thanks for watching!

Fallon Jethroe (she/her) is a 20-year powerhouse of unscripted television and podcasting, and the founder of Hello Fallon Entertainment. Her television credits include top hits such as America's Next Top Model, Project Runway, Top Chef, and Big Brother. Her podcast credits include the Webby-nominated Red Table Talk, the 2023 Ambie-nominated Navigating Narcissism, and Image Unscripted for the NAACP. A former Executive Producer of Podcasts at Westbrook Media, Fallon now builds shows and manages talent on her own terms. She serves on the Board of Governors of The Podcast Academy and is a member of the Producers Guild of America.🌐 Website - https://www.hellofallonentertainment.com/📱 Social Media on all platforms: @FallonJethroe & @HelloFallonEntListen to the full episode ⬇️ 🎧 Podcast Platforms: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/josiahsvoicefilmpodcast______Let's connect!‼️ Get early access to early & extended podcasts, VIP uploads, and more on Patreon.⭐️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/josiahsvoice🌐 Website: https://josiahbwrites.wordpress.com/📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahbwrites/✍🏾 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@josiahbwrites📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected]

Examining the craft of Cinematography, Editing, and Directing with Israel Ajayi, out of Lagos, Nigeria.Connect with Israel Ajayi: ___IG: www.instagram.com/israelajayi_/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@israelajayi_Website: www.iszymedia.com/Lagos Lighting Masterclass: www.instagram.com/lagoslightingclass/🎧 Podcast Platforms: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/josiahsvoicefilmpodcast___Let's connect!‼️ Get early access to early & extended podcasts, VIP uploads, and more on Patreon.⭐️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/josiahsvoice🌐 Website: https://substack.com/@josiahbwrites📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahbwrites/✍🏾 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@josiahbwrites📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected]

'Born in Mwanza, studied Film and tv production, in which he holds a certificate in Bagamoyo, he works as a screenwriter, director and producer. he lives in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He is a member of the Nafasi Film Club (NFC).He has directed short films and documentaries. His films have been selected in different international film festivals.He owns ROCKCITY PICTURES, an independent Production Company based in Dar es Salaam. (Johnny-Hendrix.My.Canva.Site)'Connect with Johnny Hendrix!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockcitypicturesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/im_hendrix/Website: https://johnny-hendrix.my.canva.site/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioRock City Pictures IG: https://www.instagram.com/rockcitypictures/⭐️ Get early access to my videos, VIP uploads, and more on my Patreon!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/josiahsvoice

Strap in for an exciting crash course in Nollywood (Nigerian Hollywood) filmmaking, with Screenwriter/Director, Uchenna "Uche" Ugwu! Uchenna Ugwu is a Nigerian screenwriter, filmmaker, and Igbo culture scholar. She has a rich portfolio in the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood), with story development and screenwriting credits for both film and television, including 13+ television shows for Multichoice’s Africa Magic and Showmax. Her writing credits include: Cheta'm, Wura, Riona, and Nwaanyi! Her debut short film, I Too, Crave Death, is a multi-award-winning, indigenous language film that explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and examines themes of mental health, family dynamics, grief, and suicidal ideation. Deeply inspired by global narratives, Uchenna has a profound love for African stories and strives to create culturally conscious narratives with emotional depth that appeal to a universal audience.'Connect With Uchenne Ugwu:▶️ (Short Film): https://youtu.be/N3YPMmnNTZU?si=T4P6DZMZ4JpIl4Gp📱 IG : https://www.instagram.com/ucheeeenna/🐦 Twitter/X : https://x.com/Ucheeeenna_Ugwu💻 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/uchenna_ugwu⭐️ Get early access to my videos, VIP uploads, and more on my Patreon!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/josiahsvoice▶️ FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS:https://youtu.be/AwdW5uUx9iohttps://youtu.be/ySILBq556Ushttps://youtu.be/0l1hN7l5lCQhttps://youtu.be/Aq-RXKH_PKghttps://youtu.be/T6-YwdcPBnc?si=oAFxka3NM5pgofx_https://youtu.be/XbGgOHujRPAhttps://youtu.be/NtZo2rG19tIhttps://youtu.be/PliLhp9KwZ0https://youtu.be/OfUO6RPXGxc___Let's connect!Website: https://substack.com/@josiahbwritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahbwrites/IG Threads: https://www.threads.com/@josiahbwrites📧 Business Inquiries & Film Coaching: [email protected]

Meet Toni P. a Los Angeles, California native, Story Producer for independent and Hollywood, and the founder and creator of Queens of Production.Queens of Production is an online resource hub not only for young producers like Toni, but for new filmmakers seeking training, job opportunities, and community at every level of film in Los Angeles, both indie and Hollywood alike.Her credits include MAX’s Legendary S2, My Killer Body with K Michelle, and MACRO/Roku’s The Next Black Millionaires, and CULTURE COUTURÉ PODCAST.In this conversation, Toni P. shares her wealth of knowledge rising through the ranks in independent and Hollywood productions, and the lessons she has learned about the film industry before and post-Covid, from her peers and especially, her mentors in the business. Viewers will definitely want to take notes on this podcast!Connect with Toni P.:💻 Website: https://www.queensofproduction.com/▶️ YouTube: ⁨@QueensOfProduction⁩ 📱 IG (QOP): https://www.instagram.com/queensofproduction/📱 IG (Toni P): https://www.instagram.com/tdp_queen/___▶️ FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS:https://youtu.be/ySILBq556Ushttps://youtu.be/0l1hN7l5lCQhttps://youtu.be/Aq-RXKH_PKghttps://youtu.be/T6-YwdcPBnc?si=oAFxka3NM5pgofx_https://youtu.be/XbGgOHujRPAhttps://youtu.be/NtZo2rG19tIhttps://youtu.be/PliLhp9KwZ0https://youtu.be/OfUO6RPXGxc___Let's connect!Get early access to videos, VIP uploads, and more on my Patreon!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/josiahsvoice_____Website: https://substack.com/@josiahbwritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahbwrites/IG Threads: https://www.threads.com/@josiahbwrites📧 Business Inquiries & Film Coaching: [email protected]#hollywood #indiefilmcommunity #indiefilm

Meet Chassidy Jade, aka Editbae, an Oscar-winning filmmaker and South Florida native balancing a thriving film editing business and career in Hollywood. Her credits and accomplishments include the Oscar-nominated (15 categories) smash hit, Sinners, Creed III, and Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. She is the founder of Editbae Post and teaches film editing at the Black Girls Film Camp. She is currently developing various projects like the upcoming BTS Film Festival, which recently paid tribute to the masterful work of Hype Williams (Belly). Today on the podcast, Chassidy brings her wealth of knowledge on not only editing craft and technology, but also building community. Connect with Chassidy:💻 Website: https://www.editbaepost.com/aboutbae📱 IG: https://www.instagram.com/editbaepost/▶️ YouTube: @editbaejade ___▶️ FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS:https://youtu.be/0l1hN7l5lCQhttps://youtu.be/Aq-RXKH_PKghttps://youtu.be/T6-YwdcPBnc?si=oAFxka3NM5pgofx_https://youtu.be/XbGgOHujRPAhttps://youtu.be/NtZo2rG19tIhttps://youtu.be/PliLhp9KwZ0https://youtu.be/OfUO6RPXGxc___Let's connect!Get early access to videos, VIP uploads, and more on my Patreon!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/josiahsvoice___Website: https://substack.com/@josiahbwritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahbwrites/IG Threads: https://www.threads.com/@josiahbwrites📧 Business Inquiries & Film Coaching: [email protected]

Meet Bryan Edward Hill, a St. Louis native building a thriving screenwriting and directing career in Hollywood. He's written for hit shows like Titans, Ash VS. the Evil Dead, with more projects coming in 2026. His writing credits also extend to the world of comic books, including books for Marvel like Ultimate Black Panther. In this interview, Bryan demystifies screenwriting, Ai, and collaboration in the film industry. He shares gems for how to work under pressure to deliver an amazing story - and get rehired. Enjoy the conversation!Connect with Bryan:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCR2N5rlL7KPhwlqr9n0ZH_Q X: https://x.com/bryanedwardhill?s=21IG: https://www.instagram.com/bryanehill/___▶️ FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS:https://youtu.be/Aq-RXKH_PKghttps://youtu.be/T6-YwdcPBnc?si=oAFxka3NM5pgofx_https://youtu.be/XbGgOHujRPAhttps://youtu.be/NtZo2rG19tIhttps://youtu.be/PliLhp9KwZ0https://youtu.be/OfUO6RPXGxc___Let's connect!Get early access to videos, VIP uploads, and more on my Patreon!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/josiahsvoice___Website: https://substack.com/@josiahbwritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahbwrites/IG Threads: https://www.threads.com/@josiahbwrites📧 Business Inquiries & Film Coaching: [email protected]

Move millions to make millions! Tune into my conversation with Lungile Mayindi, the founder of Iron Heart Films, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Lungile shares his perspective and experience as a rising entrepreneur in the film space and demystifies financing, producing, distribution, and more for new filmmakers.Connect with Lungile Mayindi!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLXQyyQrJGlzJ77MOLlmPwLungile's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lungstar_film/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lungilemayindi/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironheartfilms/Iron Heart Films: https://www.ironheartfilmsstudio.co.za/___Get early access to videos, VIP uploads, and more on my Patreon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/josiahsvoice___📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected]: https://substack.com/@josiahbwritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahbwrites/

It was a pleasure to meet Eddie Ramohlale in person and learn more about the rich history of filmmaking in South Africa, what he’s working on now, and the impact that SA Film Chronicles has had in only a few short years.Connect with Eddie Ramohlale!Eddie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddie_ramohlale/SA Film Chronicles IG: https://www.instagram.com/safilmchronicle/SA Film Chronicles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SAFilmChroniclesSA Film Chronicles Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/sa-film-chronicles/id1607671216___Let's connect!Get early access to videos, VIP uploads, and more on my Patreon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/josiahsvoice___📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected]=Website: https://substack.com/@josiahbwritesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahbwrites/

Happy birthday to Jai Lennard, the first guest of the 7th and final season of Josiah's Voice: On Black Filmmaking. He is a New York-based Entertainment Photographer and mentor. He has captured stunning images of influential figures including Regina King, Eva Longoria, 50 Cent, and Senator Cory Booker, and his work can be found in The New York Times, HBO, and The Hollywood Reporter. When he's not in the presence of superstars Jai can be found in the classroom passionately teaching and mentoring the next generation of amazing photographers. He is the founder of the non-profit Color Positive, a network geared toward the cultivation of Black talent behind the camera. Connect with Josiah's Voice: ⁠https://linktr.ee/josiahsvoicepod Follow Jai Lennard on Instagram: ⁠@jai.lennardJai Lennard’s Photography PortfolioNon-Profit COLOR POSOTIVE on InstrgramNon-Profit COLOR POSITIVE Networking Portfolio BREWERB. 🎶  by Muhteyoh: ⁠https://www.muhteyoh.com/⁠ This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. HTTP://anchor.fm/app. Listen to this episode at www.newsly.me or download the app on IOS or ANDROID. For a Free 1 Month subscription use my PROMO CODE: JosiahVoice.

Tanisha Miller-Jackson is a Pittsburgh-born lover of all things Motown, and a self-taught director and screenwriter. She has infused her love of Black music into her writing and business as an independent artist in the Black film space. Today, we discuss the power of lyrical and prosaic writing in film, living in Hollywood, contracts and management, and the importance of knowing one's value. Connect with Josiah's Voice: ⁠https://linktr.ee/josiahsvoicepod Connect with Film Auteur Tanisha Miller-Jackson on Instagram.Tanisha is also the Branding Maven for the Spinners! BREWERB. 🎶  by Muhteyoh: ⁠https://www.muhteyoh.com/⁠ This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. HTTP://anchor.fm/app. Listen to this episode at www.newsly.me or download the app on IOS or ANDROID. For a Free 1 Month subscription use my PROMO CODE: JosiahVoice.

Mel Jones is an American bi-coastal producer, screenwriter, and film and television director. In today’s interview, Mel shares stories from her film journey, from her days at Howard University, the Sundance Film Festival, producing the Netflix films Juanita and Really Love, her directorial debut in the digital space on her show Leimert Park (BET+), and more. All the while being a mother and guided by her mentor Stephanie Allain of Homegrown Pictures. Mel drops gem after gem that multi-talented filmmakers and young parents alike can glean from. Connect with Josiah's Voice: https://linktr.ee/josiahsvoicepod Follow Mel Jones on Instagram @mellymel_jones.⁠ BREWERB. 🎶  by Muhteyoh: ⁠https://www.muhteyoh.com/⁠ This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. HTTP://anchor.fm/app. Listen to this episode at www.newsly.me or download the app on IOS or ANDROID. For a Free 1 Month subscription use my PROMO CODE: JosiahVoice.

Are you struggling to decide how to move forward as an artist? Does everyone tell you to pick an interest because you have too many? Then you need to meet Jahbrielle Henning-Rayford, a Los Angeles-based multi-hyphenated creator with skills in directing, producing, photography, writing, and more. Jahbrielle's career from industry employee to creative entrepreneur shows that the multi-talented don't have to choose one or the other, but with patience and discipline you can skillfully do "all the things". Jahbrielle's story includes assisting Issa Rae onset of the hit HBO show, Insecure, and various other HOORAE productions. You can find her photography work in galleries, and see her stamp on the musical talk show What, Say What, as well as the documentary, If These Locs Could Talk. Enjoy! Connect with Josiah's Voice: https://linktr.ee/josiahsvoicepod Follow Jahbrielle Henning-Rayford on Instagram @Jahbrielle. BREWERB. 🎶  by Muhteyoh: ⁠https://www.muhteyoh.com/⁠ This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. HTTP://anchor.fm/app. Listen to this episode at www.newsly.me or download the app on IOS or ANDROID. For a Free 1 Month subscription use my PROMO CODE: JosiahVoice.

Michelle A. Daniel is a Las Vegas-based Executive Film Producer and Showrunner with over 10 years of experience in television, feature and short film, and digital media. In today's interview, we discuss the power of a creative mindset and the importance of an attitude of abundance. Michelle gives a masterclass in film production as she explains the best practices for securing film funds, feeding the cast and crew, producer coaching, identifying a strong script, and much more. Enjoy! Connect with Josiah's Voice: https://linktr.ee/josiahsvoicepod. Follow Michelle A. Daniel: - Instagram: ⁠@ShowRunHer - Twitter X: @ShowRunHer - www.showrunher.com - Books: Showrunner BREWERB. 🎶  by Muhteyoh: ⁠https://www.muhteyoh.com/ This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. HTTP://anchor.fm/app. Listen to this episode at www.newsly.me or download the app on IOS or ANDROID. For a Free 1 Month subscription use my PROMO CODE: JosiahVoice.