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"The Call-In" is an exclusive series of phone conversations with Black filmmakers about their craft powered by @AFFRM. In this week's inaugural interview, @AFFRM Founder Ava DuVernay speaks with director Andrew Dosunmu. The conversation spans from his recent announcement as new director of the upcoming FELA KUTI biopic, to his debut feature RESTLESS CITY which was released by @AFFRM, to his construction of the nation's current #1 specialty box office hit MOTHER OF GEORGE. 

The Call-In with Andrew Dosunmu

Another hot episode from @AFFRM's THE CALL-IN, our new black filmmaker podcast. In this edition, @AFFRM founder Ava DuVernay speaks with NEWLYWEEDS director Shaka King about industry shadiness, finding his leading lady on Facebook and the physical demands of filmmaking. Listen here and share!

The Call-In with Shaka King

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, @AFFRM founder Ava DuVernay speaks with THINGS NEVER SAID writer/director Charles Murray about  finding the right cinematographer, blocking scenes, rehearsing with actors, and telling your story on a shoestring. Listen here and share!

The Call-In with Charles Murray

In this edition of THE CALL-IN,  @AFFRM founder Ava DuVernay phones Oscar winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams to discuss his latest documentary, GOD LOVES UGANDA. Listen here and share!

The Call-In with Roger Ross Williams

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, @AFFRM founder Ava DuVernay speaks with writer/cinematographer/director Storm Saulter about our Netflix release of BETTER MUS' COME via AFFRM's ARRAY Releasing. From story inspiration to how he shoots his own films, listen here and share!

The Call-In with Storm Saulter

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 founder Ava DuVernay has a casual conversation with RIDE ALONG director Tim Story about navigating the studio system, collaborating with screenwriters and recharging the creative batteries. Listen here and share!

The Call-In with Tim Story

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

In this edition of THE CALL-IN, @AFFRM filmmakers Tina Mabry (MISSISSIPPI DAMNED) and Nailah Jefferson (VANISHING PEARLS) discuss navigating the film festival circuit, making films based on personal experiences, and blooming where you are. Listen and share here!

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Morgan Hayes