About this episode

Deante’ Kyle discusses the challenges of Black independent filmmaking with guest Director Daddy, highlighting Tubi's role in providing opportunities for new directors.

I welcome this week's guest, Director Daddy, no relation, to an inviting conversation on the burdens of Black independent filmmaking and how Tubi is giving fresh directors and opportunity to shine, even if their work isn't good at all. Also, go join his Kickstarter for his independent film, A Nightmare on Malcom X Blvd here: https://tinyurl.com/anomxbfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Deante’ Kyle

Guest: Director Daddy

Topics covered

• Black independent filmmaking
• Tubi
• Kickstarter
• film industry
• creative opportunities

Keywords

• Black filmmaking
• independent film
• Tubi
• Kickstarter
• film opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tubi

Books & works: A Nightmare on Malcom X Blvd

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