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Entertainment Reporter

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Tune in tomorrow at 4 pm ET to watch my newest interview with the writer & producer of #AStoryAboutYou, Denise Yolén, as we discuss love, relationships, vulnerability, & the message she hopes the film will share with audiences.

#deniseyolen #love #relationships #intimacy

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The @ABFF just announced it'll host its 31st annual celebration of filmmakers, celebrities, & industry professionals in the entertainment capital of the world...Los Angeles in 2027! New Substack:

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#abff #americanblackfilmfestival #abff2027 #losangeles

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That's a wrap on our conversations from the 2026 Summer Showcase! We close with #ChristianPerez as he talks about his involvement in the film, #TheAlohaWithin & how he thinks the story will impact audiences.

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https://t.co/BKhsn4Qvtd

#fireknifefilms, #polynesianculture

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Mother/Daughter duo Kelly and Bridget Sillito were featured in the short film, #TheAlohaWithin, and shared with me why they wanted to be a part of the story and what it means for the Polynesian community.

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https://t.co/KzCPvuduDC

#fireknifefilms #polynesianculture

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Real life fireknife dancer turned actor, #RexTiumalu, leads the short film #TheAlohaWithin. We talked about his transition into acting & why showcasing the Polynesian culture on screen is so important to him.

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https://t.co/KFRU4EHHz6

#fireknifefilms #polynesianculture

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#ChristinaCarmona is an accomplished actress, writer, filmmaker, & prominent figure in Central Florida's entertainment scene. Her role in #MeattheCleaver; shows that nothing is ever quite as dead as it seems.

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https://t.co/D3TZPv9M5P

#fearfilmstudios #horror

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I spoke with #TylerMattingly at the 2026 Summer Showcase for the world premiere of his new short film, #MeattheCleaver. We also talked about his approach to his character as well as his message for all independent filmmakers.

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https://t.co/dFb96mlHBL

#fearfilmstudios

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#ShannonScott is an award-winning actor whose diverse portfolio showcases her range in both dramatic & independent films. A lover of the horror genre, she leads two of the films highlighted in the 2026 Summer Showcase: Wish & Meat the Cleaver.

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https://t.co/fRcJlYtsdC

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We’re kicking off our conversations from the 2026 Summer Showcase w/ #robertmassetti, an award-winning independent filmmaker, writer, producer, & founder of #fearfilmstudios. I caught up with him as we bonded over our shared love of HORROR!

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https://t.co/EDSYYxApUx

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We're concluding Season 1 of the Filmmaker Spotlight Series w/episode 6 featuring David Ahaiwe-Dixon. David produced The Day You Find Your Name, which tells the early story of #AfeniShakur an activist & leader in her own right.

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https://t.co/pyDgE5QSdD

#abff2026

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I had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Summer Showcase hosted by Fear Film Studios & Fire knife Films. I saw some great films & talked to the amazing casts, crew, & creators. Stay tuned for the full interviews coming soon!

#fearfilmstudios #fireknifefilms #summershowcase

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Congratulations to the cast & crew of @TheCW longest-running drama, @CWAllAmerican, for 8 successful seasons! The 2-hour premiere of the eighth & final season starts tonight at 8 pm. Stars, #MichaelEvansBehling & #GretaOnieogou, share their thoughts on the final season.

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Joining us on episode 5 of the Filmmaker Spotlight Series is director, writer, & actor #LawArtis. Law's short film Law's World: Lipstick Bandit, made its debut @ABFF & was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize - Episodic Series

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https://t.co/ZhI7ntyk3T

#abff2026

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What comes to mind when you think of a “soul writer?” In episode 5 of the Filmmaker Spotlight Series, out this Friday, #LawArtis explains what it means to him and how it impacts his work as a filmmaker.

#lipstickbandit #abff2026 #filmmaker #lawsworldlipstickbandit #soulwriter

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On episode 4 of the Filmmaker Spotlight Series, we're joined by actor, executive producer, director, $ photographer #ShannonWallace to talk about his latest project, A Story About You.

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https://t.co/UEFcL97yoH

#astoryaboutyou #abff2026 #love #relationships #filmmaker

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What do we get wrong about love and intimacy? The executive producer & star of A Story About You, #ShannonWallace, answers that question and more in episode 4 of our filmmaker spotlight series out this Friday at 7 pm EST. Don't miss it!

#love #intimacy #astoryaboutyou #abff2026

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On episode 3 of the Filmmaker Spotlight Series, we're talking to the executive producer of #LightsOutMovie, #CaristaAsonganyi & the founder of African Pictures International, #SahndraFonDufe.

#dementia #africa #filmmaker

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https://t.co/JOpesAT9bk

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I chatted with the leading lady @ChloeBailey at the premiere of her new film, #Strung, out now and streaming exclusively on @peacock!

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On episode 2 of the Filmmaker Spotlight Series, we're talking to director and writer Drew Allyn about his new short film, Penny in the Sky.

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https://t.co/5sO1ebNK1x

#pennyinthesky #drewallyn #ABFF2026 #suicideprevention #youarenotalone #filmmaker #abronardsmedia

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On the premiere episode of my new Filmmaker Spotlight Series, we're talking to director, writer, producer, & actor #ArmaniOrtiz about his new film, #Otra. Co-star #RomeFlynn shared his perspective on the story & why he joined the cast.

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https://t.co/6BwLd3lcOA