Category: Alan’s Thoughts

Support Our #creatives® Meets Lakeisha Jackson, #producer, #director, and #writer of the Original Series “Shiny New Things”

January 22, 2022

Introduction I met Lakeisha Jackson through the social media app Clubhouse. She has produced a sci-fi series “Shiny New Things,” which has more episodes on the way. Of course I am always interested in learning about a filmmaker’s motivation and inspiration for their projects. Meet Lakeisha Jackson (The interview was conducted in January 2022). The … More Support Our #creatives® Meets Lakeisha Jackson, #producer, #director, and #writer of the Original Series “Shiny New Things”

Support Our #creatives® Meets Shana Gourdine, #author of the Book “The Mask Behind the Mask”

December 26, 2021

Introduction Ever since I connected with author, poet, and spoken word artist Shana Gourdine, I have been intrigued by how she has used the Mask as a metaphor for aspects of the human condition. So when we agreed to this interview, I knew I had to concentrate on understanding her interpretation. Meet Shana Gourdine! The … More Support Our #creatives® Meets Shana Gourdine, #author of the Book “The Mask Behind the Mask”

Support Our #creatives® is on Clubhouse

October 30, 2021

Introduction Have you heard of the social media platform Clubhouse? It is primarily an audio-only collaboration tool where “events” (meetings) are held in “rooms” and there are “clubs” covering various interests which can be joined/followed. Clubhouse and My Club! Each room has an audience and a stage. People on the stage can converse with each … More Support Our #creatives® is on Clubhouse

Support Our #creatives® is On Set of “Through the Eyes of Others,” #written and #directed by Meagan Adele Lopez

May 9, 2021

Introduction I have been a part of Meagan Adele Lopez’ project “Through the Eyes of Others” nearly since the beginning. The name of the film used to be “A Baltimore Dream” and I wrote about a fundraiser for it here. As with the rest of the world, COVID-19 delayed progress on the film. In April … More Support Our #creatives® is On Set of “Through the Eyes of Others,” #written and #directed by Meagan Adele Lopez

Support Our #creatives® Celebrates the Grand Opening of #filmmaker Andrée M. Harris’ It’s a Wrap Studio

April 27, 2021

Introduction I originally interviewed filmmaker Andrée M. Harris in February 2021. Something was in the works but could not be revealed at the time of the interview. But now is the time! It’s a Wrap Studio, in Bel Air, MD, had its grand opening celebration on March 13, 2021. Its location will allow creatives in … More Support Our #creatives® Celebrates the Grand Opening of #filmmaker Andrée M. Harris’ It’s a Wrap Studio

Support Our #creatives® Meets Fiona Kida, #director and #writer of the film “Blue Hour”

April 18, 2021

Introduction Filmmaker Fiona Kida reached out to me through this website’s Contact form (after she saw a comment I made on a crowdfunding campaign site in support of a project). She wanted to talk to me about a film she’s working on, “Blue Hour.” In one of our early conversations, she mentioned that “Blue Hour” … More Support Our #creatives® Meets Fiona Kida, #director and #writer of the film “Blue Hour”

Support Our #creatives® News: Fundraising Campaign is Underway for the “QT” Spin-off Pilot, by Tamieka Briscoe

March 31, 2021

Readers, consider this!Two seasons of a series – produced in less than a year – all about the personal and professional lives of millennials impacted by the limitations of quarantine during the COVID pandemic – all filmed remotely with none of the actors in the same location! Quite a concept! This is the “QT” Series, … More Support Our #creatives® News: Fundraising Campaign is Underway for the “QT” Spin-off Pilot, by Tamieka Briscoe

Support Our #creatives® Meets Jamilah Chanie, #creator, #writer, and #costar of the “HighStakes©” TV series

March 28, 2021

Introduction The “HighStakes©” TV Series was created and written by Jamilah Chanie. For more on the “HighStakes©” TV Series, see its Instagram. I am an associate producer on the project and I was present on set November 8, 2020. As I always do, I was planning to write a blog about my on-set experience, and … More Support Our #creatives® Meets Jamilah Chanie, #creator, #writer, and #costar of the “HighStakes©” TV series

Support Our #creatives® Catches Up With #musician Luke Justin Roberts

March 21, 2021

Introduction I interviewed musician Luke Justin Roberts for the first time in 2018 (here). Lots has happened in Luke’s world since then, so I figured it was time for an update interview. Catch up with Luke Justin Roberts! The Interview 1. Introduce yourself to our readers. Luke Justin Roberts: I’m LJR, an indie pop artist … More Support Our #creatives® Catches Up With #musician Luke Justin Roberts

Support Our #creatives® Meets Shawn Cornelius, A.K.A The Romantic Funnyman, #coWriter and #coDirector of “Whatever It Takes The Movie: When Blood Runs Cold” (Updated)

February 14, 2021

Introduction Recently I was called by Denise DeGeorgio Cooney. She said she saw my name “everywhere” and asked about the services I provide. I told her a little about Support Our #creatives®. She brought up Shawn Cornelius, a name I recognized. He does a show called “After Dark with Shawn Cornelius,” on Facebook Live, YouTube, … More Support Our #creatives® Meets Shawn Cornelius, A.K.A The Romantic Funnyman, #coWriter and #coDirector of “Whatever It Takes The Movie: When Blood Runs Cold” (Updated)