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Legacy

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, @AFFRM founder Ava DuVernay has a casual conversation with THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY writer/director Malcolm D. Lee about his writing process, directing a sequel and working against the myth that Black films don’t make money. Listen here and share!

The Call-In with Malcolm D. Lee

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, @AFFRM filmmakers Neil Drumming (BIG WORDS) and Storm Saulter (BETTER MUS' COME) talk  about environment as inspiration, making the films that you can now, and the iTunes release of their films via @AFFRM.

The Call-In with Neil Drumming

Produced By: Chris Rockaway
Written By: Jack Freeman


50 First Dates

Magenta

Lay With You

Produced By: Chris Rockaway
Written By: Jack Freeman

Additional Vocals by: Damon Harris Of the Temptations

Spotless Mind Ft. Sean Falyon & Damon Harris

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, @AFFRM filmmakers Nailah Jefferson (VANISHING PEARLS) and Neil Drumming (BIG WORDS) discuss finding stories where you live, directing for the first time, and film making as a matter of will. Listen and share here!

The Call-In with Nailah Jefferson

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, @AFFRM founder Ava DuVernay has a casual conversation with DEAR WHITE PEOPLE director Justin Simien about working with difficult actors and the feeling that comes with "getting everything you want". Listen here and share!

The Call-In with Justin Simien

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, @AFFRM founder Ava DuVernay has a casual conversation with BEYOND THE LIGHTS director Gina Prince-Bythewood about being turned down by studios and getting out of her head during production. Listen here and share!

The Call-In with Gina Prince-Bythewood

In this edition of The Call-In, Rick Famuyiwa, the writer / director of DOPE, speaks with @AFFRM founder and filmmaker Ava DuVernay about the challenges of mounting new films inside the studio system, building relationships with new production members, and triumphantly returning to Sundance Film Festival since his debut 19 years ago. 

The Call-In with Rick Famuyiwa

In this edition of The Call-In, F. Gary Gray, director of STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, speaks with fellow Compton native @AFFRM founder and filmmaker Ava DuVernay about translating "street knowledge" to studio environments and his worst moment directing an actor.

The Call-In with F. Gary Gray

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How (and Why) SpaceX Will Colonize Mars - Full Post

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The Call-In with F. Gary Gray

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