ACW EPS 139 - The Art of Seeing_ A Conversation with David Fortune and Kiah Clingman

In this week’s podcast episode, we dive into the creative minds behind Color Book, an award-winning film that’s making waves: David Fortune, writer/director, and Kiah Clingman, producer. Both filmmakers have not only delivered an incredible cinematic work but also embodied collaboration and storytelling at its finest. 🎙️ Why This Conversation Matters: David and Kiah discuss Color Book’s success, from its inception to its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival. They share how the movie became more than just a project—it’s a testament to persistence, vision, and the unbreakable bond between a director and producer. This episode peels back the layers of their unique creative process, offering lessons on what it means to create art that resonates deeply. 🎥 Key Takeaways from the Episode: Filmmaking as a Deep Breath: David describes Color Book as a "cinematic deep breath," contrasting the fast pace of many modern films. It's about slowing down and finding beauty in the small, quiet moments. The Power of Collaboration: Kiah and David reveal the importance of a director-producer relationship built on trust, shared vision, and patience. They reflect on how producers serve as the guardians of the director’s vision—especially under the pressures of tight timelines. Writing, Belief, and Manifestation: David speaks on how he wrote down their win for the $1M AT&T Untold Stories grant before it happened, emphasizing the importance of manifesting and backing that belief with preparation and action. “This wasn’t about how fast we could get to the journey—it was about how deeply we could live through it.” — David Fortune 🌟 What Makes This Episode Unique David and Kiah’s honest discussion isn’t just for filmmakers—it’s for anyone who believes in the power of storytelling, patience, and purpose-driven work. Their reflections highlight the significance of letting characters breathe on screen, the role of emotional connection, and the delicate art of capturing authenticity. Let us know what you think of the episode—leave a comment or share it with a friend who needs some creative inspiration! Check us out on: https://podcast.feedspot.com/independent_film_podcasts/ Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ifapfilmcollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/floydmarshalljr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠