Celebrating ’Fiddy’ with Elaine Fluker & Syretta Bell at Essence Film Festival | Sista Brunch

In this special episode of Sista Brunch, recorded live at the Essence Film Festival, hosts sit down with Elayne Fluker and Syretta Bell, the creators of 'Fiddy.'  This dramedy series highlights the experiences of five successful Black and Brown women turning 50, aiming to change the narrative around aging and vibrant living. They discuss their journey in writing the pilot, the challenges and learnings in screenwriting, and their aspirations to sell their series to major platforms like Amazon, Netflix, and Max. The episode also delves into the technical aspects of writing and their personal motivations behind the project. 00:00 Welcome to Sista Brunch at Essence Film Festival 00:27 Meet the Creators of 'Fiddy' 00:37 The Inspiration Behind 'Fiddy' 01:39 Journey to Screenwriting 02:39 Empowering Women Over 50 03:16 Next Steps for 'Fiddy' 04:50 Technical Insights: Let's Talk Tech 06:36 Syretta Bell's Industry Experience 07:46 Celebrating Black Women and Their Stories 08:01 Conclusion and Farewell