EP 161: Brick by Brick with Director/Writer/Producer DeVonté M. Brown

About this episode

DeVonté M. Brown discusses his approach to filmmaking and the importance of intention in storytelling.

DeVonté M. Brown does not just point a camera. He listens. He studies the light. He waits for the truth to reveal itself in the frame. Known as THE MAN IN THE ARENA, this Detroit born cinematographer and director builds images with patience and purpose. Every project is a brick laid with intention. Every story is earned. A graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, DeVonté sharpened his eye in both narrative and commercial spaces. He worked as a freelancer for more than a decade, shaping stor...

People in this episode

Host: Vanté Gregory

Guest: DeVonté M. Brown

Topics covered

• cinematography
• storytelling
• film production
• interview
• artistic process

Keywords

• cinematographer
• director
• film
• narrative
• commercial
• interview
• Detroit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kansas City Art Institute

Places: Detroit

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