S2 Ep 03 Actor, Screenwriter, Mother, Producer, Wife, up and coming film director, phenomenal woman on the verge of making history, Brandi Nicole Payne.
Release Date: 02/28/2018
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The dynamic Ajarae Coleman is a Harvard-educated actress, narrator and producer. Her award-winning leading role in the film DIVINE MOTHER, which centers on the theme of pregnancy loss and highlights systemic inequities in Black maternal healthcare, is one example of the depth of character and emotionality she achieves in her work. Other credits include SCANDAL, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, I’M SORRY, 2 BROKE GIRLS, REVENGE, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, PRIVATE PRACTICE, the feature film SHEPHERD, starring alongside Julian Gant (CALL ME KAT), and more. She works extensively in commercials, having appeared in...
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Not only is he the charismatic singer of one of the most influential punk rock bands of all time, (T.S.O.L.) Jack Grisham, is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate artist. His contributions to Punk Rock, Film, and Recovery are beyond impressive. In this episode, Jack shares his journey as a filmmaker, author, and so much more. To learn more about his work visit
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Audrey Knox has been a literary manager at Cartel Entertainment since 2018. She has staffed writers on shows including HACKS, GINNY & GEORGIA, P-VALLEY, GROWN-ISH, SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE, and REASONABLE DOUBT. Her clients have written feature films, including ALICE, DARLING (Lionsgate), CRUSHED (Tubi), THE SANTA SUMMIT (Hallmark), and the SINGLE BLACK FEMALE franchise (Lifetime). For more actionable advice on how to take your career to the next level, visit Audrey @
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Tony has worked on stage and in front of the camera acting, in print and film for thirty years. Originally from Chicago, Tony grew love for acting through theatre and now lives in Northern California as a actor and filmmaker. His first feature film, Last Chance Charlene, was screened at the Cinequest Film Fest April 2022. Tony loves storytelling and started a non-profit film organization, BRAVEMAKER, to support, celebrate and equip filmmakers, actors and brave storytellers of all kinds. They host monthly film screenings, panel discussions and an annual film fest in Redwood City,...
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Independent feature film producer Franco Sama is a proud member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and boasts a remarkable and extensive history in public speaking, public relations, and nearly two decades of independent film development, production and financing experience. Sama has Executive Produced and/or produced an impressive array of over twenty-four (24) successful independent feature films including most notably, “Guns, Girls and Gambling” starring Gary Oldman, Christian Slater and Dane Cook which is now a cult favorite; this film acquired a...
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You've seen him killin' it for 7 Seasons on Amazon's hit show Bosch and in emotionally powerful episodes on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. But there's more...he's also the #1 Acting Coach! He's not just another acting coach. He is a consistently working actor and a certified transformation coach. He is passionate about helping actors and all creatives, shift their mindset to find clarity, so they can push through uncertainty and take focused action to reach their dreams. Change your thoughts, change your life is his motto. You're gonna love this episode with The Mindset Guy, DaJuan Johnson.
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David Rocchio is an attorney, writer, filmmaker, founder, and director of a nonprofit dedicated to connecting screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers from around the world with seasoned industry professionals to develop skills, and projects, within a network of like-minded artists in a collaborative community. Stowe Story Labs' ultimate goal is to get film and TV projects made and seen. As a creator, David Rocchio conceived and co-produced The Gun Shop, an Emmy-nominated documentary that premiered primetime on the UK Channel 4’s Cutting Edge series and then played...
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Harmony Unleashed: Angelo Moore's Musical Journey and Artistic Revelation Multi-talented artist Angelo Moore, the legendary frontman of Fishbone, shares deep insights into his diverse musical projects and his creative process. Angelo reveals his current project, ' a double art installation album with only 500 copies available. He also details his journey into music, from learning the saxophone in junior high school to eventually dabbling in other instruments like the drum and the organ. Highlighting his talents in writing, he shares how his English-teacher parents influenced his poetry and...
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"From Stage to Page: Levvy Lee Simon's Artistic Odyssey" Angela Matemotja holds an in-depth interview with multiple award-winning playwright, actor, and director, Levy Lee Simon. Lee discusses his journey of becoming a playwright, starting off as an actor, and eventually finding himself in the unique position of storytelling. He shares the genesis of his NAACP Theater Award nominee for Best Playwright and Ovation Award nominee for Best New Play series, 'For The Love of Freedom', and its anticipated grand launch in New York City. Lee also is planning to launch his memoir in December,...
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Title: "Indie Artist Tribe: Season Four Kickoff - Unveiling the World of Multi-Hyphenate Artists" Embark on a creative exploration in the Season Four intro of the Indie Artist Tribe podcast. Angela Matemotja, your host, shares her journey since the 2019 season, unveiling a shift from Indie Film Tribe to Indie Artist Tribe. This change reflects her keen interest in spotlighting multi-hyphenate artists across diverse fields, extending beyond film. Get a glimpse into Angela's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she found a renewed focus on screenwriting. Anticipate upcoming...
info_outlineHer short film Muted (on HBO) is about a black family struggling to draw in law enforcement and media attention to their missing daughter. Brandi Nicole Payne not only wrote it, she also stars in it alongside Chandra Wilson of Grey’s Anatomy, and Malcolm Jamaal Warner. An all star cast on her first self produced short film! And of course it’s an award winner. Watch it here now:
http://www.mutedthemovie.com/
Brandi is currently finishing up her time with the HBO Access Diversity screenwriting program and she is also getting ready to make her directorial debut!
Click Here for more info: http://www.alohashortfilm.com
What makes her even more inspiring is the fact that she is also an actor, a mother of three, a wife, and she even has a part time day job!
If you ever feel like you don’t have enough time or resources to bring your dreams into fruition, you may be inspired by this tremendous lady. No excuses!