CONVERSATIONS - WORKSHOPS & MORE
MODERATED BY: AMBRE ANDERSON
CONVERSATIONS WITH MARKUANN SMITH
Exec. Producer Markuann Smith of "The Godfather Of Harlem"
Saturday September 14th at 5:30pm
A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequesl to the 2007 film, American Gangster, which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas. Markuann Smith will share what it takes to get a show from concept to screen.
GLAM SQUAD PANEL WITH IUSASET "U-U" BAKR, STACY GRAY & SHAUN PERKINS
Moderated by: Charli "Fame" Butler of Sincerely Fame
Saturday September 14th at 12pm
This panel will discuss breaking into the behind the scenes world of fashion, hair and makeup. With decades of styling & grooming services to celebrities, films and the entertainment industry at large, this panel includes professionals at the top of their perspective professions. They will share and discuss how to break into to their world, styling, make-up and grooming tips and more.
CONVERSATION WITH DAHKIL HAUSIF
Saturday, September 14th at 2pm
Voice Over (The voice of ESPN's 30 for 30 commercials) Filmmaker (Sunshowah Films) Editor (Carousel NYC) bah weep gra weep ninny bon. Dahkil will discuss his vast experience in storytelling through film, TV, broadcasting and what it takes to become a successful talent in Voice Over work.
CONVERSATION WITH EMMY NOMINATED PRODUCER ATTIKA J. TORRENCE
Moderated by: Jodine Dorce
Saturday 14th, at 5pm
GET THE INSIDE SCOOP with the award-winning director, actor, screenplay writer and novelist! As a film industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, Attika continues to push the boundaries to create, write and produce projects that matter. Attika’s Emmy Nomination came from a six-part docu-series he produced and co – Produced called Rest In Power – The Trayvon Martin Story. Rest In Power - The Trayvon Martin Story was executive produced by Jay Z and the parents of Trayvon Martin, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin. Attika was also the winner of BET’s reality competition show about filmmaking entitled BET’s Lens On Talent - Scene Stealers.
SCENE STUDY WORKSHOP WITH SALLY ANN STEWART
Saturday, Sept 14, at 7pm
Before an actor begins to act, he must understand what’s happening in the script and what role he or she must play in making sure the audience understands the story, AND THEN connect to it authentically. The writer leaves clues and our job as actors is to find them so we can tell the story… Sally Stewart from “The Total Actor” will teach you how to be an acting detective, find the clues in a scene and have fun doing it so you can make unique/specific choices.
ACTING 101 with Nakia Dillard
Sunday September 15th at 12pm
Nakia Dillard is one of the consistently working actor stoday. His powerful workshop will Include acting warmups, monologues critiquing and a discussion on the business of acting.
EXTRAS:
POP-UP PHOTOGRAPHY
MUA, ACTORS, MODELS
Networking Session
Saturday September 14 at 12pm
#BKFAMC
Photographers are needed on every film set working side by side with every director to ensure continuity as well as much needed marketing materials. Come connect with Make Up artist, actors and models in needs headshots. MUAs connect with Phoographers looking for MUAs to work with on their next shoot. Actors & Models how long can you put off getting your new headshots done because you can’t find the right Photographer and MUA?... Meet up on Sat. 9/14 at 12pm and connect the dots… make it happen!
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Saturday 14th
Under the tent at 10pm
Stacey Angela;
Singer, Fashion designer
Performing her new music:
Don't Stop
Complicated
Blessed Up