315 - Emmy Award Winning Director Fr3deR1ck - Keys To Documentary Filmmaking, Systematic Inequity, and Who And What Black Filmmakers Fear

Hello, Hello! In this episode, we have a conversation with Emmy-winning director and Creative Consultant, Fr3deR1ck. In this hard-hitting, no-holds-barred interview, we talk about his award-winning documentary film, 'Counter Histories: Rock Hill,' his production company Tomorrow Pictures, life-changing experiences in Kenya and Romania, the many roles race plays in film opportunities in America, the plight of the Black male intellectual, who and what Black people are afraid of, how he structures his documentaries, types of currency to be aware of when raising funding, the EMMY award process, and a one of a kind story from the set of 'Driving Miss Daisy.' Enjoy! The MAKE IT podcast is brought to you by the Voice of the Filmmaker program, which is sponsored by Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization). If you like what we're doing, please donate here: www.bonsai.film/donate . How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content: Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel. Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.bonsai.film/subscribe . The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. We provide a platform for filmmakers to provide advice, lessons learned, personal reflections, and insights through our Filmmaker Conversations, Mistakes in the Making, Industry Insights, Indie Talks, and Film Investment Series. We are the go-to film podcast for independent creatives! More on Fr3deR1ck https://www.fr3der1ck.com https://www.tomorrowpictures.com IG: @fr3der1ck TW: @Fr3deR1ck TikTok: @Fr3deR1ck Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy