Tag: Indie

From Detroit to Los Angeles: Lonzo Bentley on Making Films, Taking Risks, and Creating Opportunities – Support Our #creatives® podcast

September 12, 2026

What does it take to make an independent film today? According to writer, director, and producer Lonzo Bentley, the answer is a combination of persistence, creativity, resourcefulness, and a willingness to wear a lot of different hats. Lonzo joined host Alan Greenstein on the Support Our #creatives podcast to talk about his journey as a … More From Detroit to Los Angeles: Lonzo Bentley on Making Films, Taking Risks, and Creating Opportunities – Support Our #creatives® podcast

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I work with her on “B-City”! Interview with Jolie East-Miji | IndieActivity

October 6, 2017

The linked-to article in this post original appeared on the IndieActivity website, Interview with Jolie East-Miji, by Michael Ford. I have worked with Jolie East-Miji on her webseries, “B-City” (in both seasons 1 and 2; season 2 is currently in production). I am an executive producer on season 2 (and key production assistant on-set). I love … More I work with her on “B-City”! Interview with Jolie East-Miji | IndieActivity

“La La Land” is an Indie! What IS an Independent film?

February 13, 2017

Introduction I have wondered exactly what constitutes an independent (indie) film, and how to know that a film is an indie. Hard to tell just by watching a film.   At the start we may see on screen the familiar theme of a well-known studio, such as Universal. Following that are shown one or more other companies.  … More “La La Land” is an Indie! What IS an Independent film?

Boxed Out Productions has Completed Short Film “Mars & Venus: Operation Equilibrium”

January 6, 2017

(from Okema T. Moore’s Facebook timeline) My friends Okema T. Moore and Katie Mack are the founders and owners of Boxed Out Productions, where they jointly have produced projects over the last few years.  A trailer they produced in 2013 for the Rhode Island International Film Festival was nominated for an award in the 36th … More Boxed Out Productions has Completed Short Film “Mars & Venus: Operation Equilibrium”