Filmmaker Tina Boykin and author Gerald Eford-Quick on film and literature

Filmmaker Tina Boykin and author Gerald Eford-Quick on film and literature

From THE REALLY REEL TALK by Darlene Lewis

October 3, 2021 · 1h 4m · Season 3 · Episode 15

About this episode

The episode features filmmaker Tina Boykin and author Gerald Eford-Quick discussing their experiences in film and literature.

GROWING up in the mean streets of Harlem, Gerald Eford-Quick, founder of Blackhood Productions, knows first hand how life can snatch you up and kick you to the curb. Having lived the life of a habitual felon was not the smartest way to live, but it taught Gerald how to survive. He honed his street skills and created a novel: Three Sisters, which is a filmmaker's dream. Three sisters tells the traumatic experiences of sisters in foster care who end up in the craziest circumstances. Gerald wrote this while being incarcerated. You can get his book at Lulu.com. Tina Boykin, author, filmmaker is the founder of Deep Focus Films. Sne has helped numerous independent artists bring their visual concepts to life, and is now workng on her film that not only will show her unique skills, but will allow independent filmmakers, actors,  understand the importance of independent lens. Tina is part of the Literary Ladies/Lads Book Tour and her novel THE HOMEWRECKERS CLUB will be turned into a movie. Want to advertise visit  JOIN THE TOUR - ADVERTISE YOUR PRODUCT

People in this episode

Host: Darlene Lewis

Guests: Gerald Eford-Quick, Tina Boykin

Topics covered

  • film
  • literature
  • independent filmmaking
  • foster care
  • personal survival

Keywords

  • filmmaking
  • literature
  • independent artists
  • foster care
  • novel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blackhood Productions, Deep Focus Films

Books & works: Three Sisters, THE HOMEWRECKERS CLUB

Places: Harlem

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