Category: Alan’s Connections

Support our #actors: Meet Shumerria Harris (Updated)

April 28, 2017

Introduction Shumerria Harris is an actress and director.  I connected with Shumerria via the series “#ActorsLife”, which she executive-produces. Shumerria interviews working actors and other experts in the entertainment industry, in the context of what it takes for actors to be successful.  I am always attracted to content that documents the experience of #creatives.  Therefore I reached … More Support our #actors: Meet Shumerria Harris (Updated)

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Support our #wanderers: Johanna Mateo and Toni Tantlinger (Updated)

April 14, 2017

Introduction Recently, my friends and colleagues Johanna Mateo and Toni Tantlinger, the founders of Move the World Productions, made an important decision. They are now acting on that decision. Travel with us as we catch up with Toni and Johanna. Q&A I sent Johanna and Toni a list of questions and they responded on April … More Support our #wanderers: Johanna Mateo and Toni Tantlinger (Updated)

Alan’s News Brief, April 7, 2017 (Updated)

April 7, 2017

Here are some recent happenings about projects with which I am associated, and news about my connections. Boxed Out Productions’ “Mars & Venus: Operation Equilibrium” selected to be in The People’s Film Festival. Okema T. Moore and Katie Mack are the driving forces behind Boxed Out Productions.  I am a funder of this film. Danielle … More Alan’s News Brief, April 7, 2017 (Updated)

The Rise of #DeafTalent | The Huffington Post

April 1, 2017

  The linked-to article in this post original appeared in The Huffington Post website, The Rise of #DeafTalent, by Lydia Callis, Contributor. I always focus on diversity. The linked-to article is about the rise of deaf and hard-of-hearing talent in the entertainment industry. I was pleased to see that one of the featured creatives in this … More The Rise of #DeafTalent | The Huffington Post

Support our #filmmakers: Sneak Peek from Danielle Earle’s Upcoming Film “The Haunted Mind of an Insomniac” | IndieActivity

March 28, 2017

The linked-to article in my post originally appeared in the IndieActivity  website,  Sneak Peek from Danielle Earle’s Upcoming Film “The Haunted Mind of an Insomniac”. I have written about filmmaker Danielle Earle many times on my blog. I am Associate Producer on all of her projects. I am excited that her film “The Haunted Mind … More Support our #filmmakers: Sneak Peek from Danielle Earle’s Upcoming Film “The Haunted Mind of an Insomniac” | IndieActivity

Support our #actors and #comedians: Meet Frank James (Updated)

March 24, 2017

Introduction Frank James is an actor and stand up comedian who addresses me as his “one and only fan”. So not true. I met him when I was on set in an episode of the webseries “B-City” by Jolie East-Miji. He portrayed Principal Gary. Let’s find out more about Frank James. Q&A I sent Frank … More Support our #actors and #comedians: Meet Frank James (Updated)

Women Film and TV Writers Changing the World with Their Words | Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls

March 9, 2017

The linked-to article in my post originally appeared in the Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls  website, Women Film and TV Writers Changing the World with Their Words, by Danielle Sepulveres. I am a supporter of diversity in the arts. Women actors, directors, and writers in film and television turn out excellent content each year. They deserve to … More Women Film and TV Writers Changing the World with Their Words | Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls

Support our #creatives: Spotlight: News from Some of My Connections (Updated)

March 3, 2017

You know I have made many connections through social media. This post provides some news from some of my connections. Sharrie Mccain Sharrie Mccain won 1st prize in a competition, at the Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival (HIMPFF), for her television script.   (I have worked with Sharrie on her shorts “Traveling Vagabond” and “Collision Envisage”) February 2017, … More Support our #creatives: Spotlight: News from Some of My Connections (Updated)

Support our #entrepreneurs: “The Process with Tawanna B. Smith”

February 24, 2017

Tawanna B. Smith, of Mom’s Guide to Travel and MGT Travel Media, is a great proponent of using video to get the message out for your business or passion. She is definitely a fan of live video streaming, but recorded videos can be equally useful. She has a show on Facebook Live, “The Process with … More Support our #entrepreneurs: “The Process with Tawanna B. Smith”

Support our #entrepreneurs: Meet Akia Garnett (Updated)

February 17, 2017

Introduction Akia Garnett is an International Branding Influencer who has been providing her services for many years. She was the first person I spoke to at length about corporate and personal branding. She is one of my influencers who got me thinking about personal branding and how it could apply to me. Q&A: I posed … More Support our #entrepreneurs: Meet Akia Garnett (Updated)