Essence Film Festival Exclusive: Behind ’The Perfect Hundred’

Exploring 'The Perfect Hundred': Filmmakers Ali Matlock, Tra'Lynn Husbands & Athena Alexis Discuss Horror, Tech & Creativity Welcome back to Sista Brunch at the Essence Film Festival celebrating its 30th anniversary! In this episode, host Ali interviews filmmakers behind the horror thriller 'The Perfect Hundred.' Director Ali Matlock, lead actress Tra'Lynn Husbands, and actress Athena Alexis share insights on the film's plot, casting process, and the challenges of filmmaking, including self-funding and technical aspects like editing and CSS for webpage design. Tune in for fascinating discussions about Black and gender expansive voices in cinema. 00:00 Welcome to Sista Brunch at Essence Film Festival 00:27 Introducing 'The Perfect Hundred' 01:26 Behind the Scenes: Casting and Auditions 02:46 Making Horror Films: Challenges and Insights 03:45 Financing Independent Films 06:14 Let's Talk Tech: Editing and Post-Production 10:11 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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