In this episode of Kiss My Black Side, Brenda Emmanus OBE brings together a dynamic film director and a duo curating Black cinema experiences for a deep dive into how Black creatives are taking ownership of not only their stories but how they are being presented to an audience.
Jeymes Samuel has achieved huge praise for his debut feature film, The Harder they Fall. The non-compromising director took 10 years to raise a healthy budget, bring together a stellar A list cast, and compose the coolest soundtrack with his friend, non-other than music mogul, Jay-Z.
In this conversation packed with inspiring anecdotes and a ton of name-dropping - Anthony and Teanne Andrews, the duo behind ‘We Are Parable,’ explain their commitment to serving both Black filmmakers and lovers of Black cinema.
So, what do Black audiences want and what do Black filmmakers need?
Host: Brenda Emmanus OBE:
Brenda Emmanus OBE is a television presenter and journalist working across print, radio and television. She has established her career across a range of genres - news and current affairs, popular factual, travel, fashion and the arts. Brenda has presented features and documentaries on a broad range of subjects from Princess Diana to African Fashion. She has interviewed some of the biggest names in arts and entertainment - from Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou, to Sir Elton John and Tom Cruise. Brenda was awarded an OBE in 2019 for services to Broadcasting and Diversity.
Guests:
Jeymes Samuel - Writer, Director and Music Producer
Jeymes is a multitalented British singer/songwriter, music producer and filmmaker. The Harder They Fall is his first feature film made with a reported £65m budget and received multiple awards including the NAACP Image Award for Best Film and the BAFTA Award for Best Debut by a British Director.
As a singer/songwriter and music producer Jeymes was known as The Bullitts. In 2013 he worked alongside Baz Lurhmann and Jay-Z on the music blockbuster, The Great Gatsby, serving as the film’s Executive Music Consultant.
In 2012, Jeymes wrote and directed the short film, They Die by Dawn a western that stars Rosario Dawson, Michael K Williams, Erykah Badu and Jesse Williams. He later wrote and directed the short film Legacy, for Jay-Z’s album 4:44.
Anthony and Teanne Andrews - 'We Are Parable' – Curators of bespoke film events
The award-winning duo work with the best film directors to create bespoke cinematic experiences. Their clients have included Spike Lee, Idris Elba, Ama Asante, Sir Steve McQueen, Rapman and Ryan Cooglar.
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