Essence Film Festival Special with Letitia Guillory & Crayton Robey | Sista Brunch Podcast

This is our final special bonus episode of the Sista Brunch podcast recorded live at the Essence Film Festival in New Orleans! 🎬🌟  Fanshen was thrilled to sit down with the inspiring Letitia Guillory and Crayton Robey to discuss their neo-noir crime drama screenplay, Hound Dog. Based on true events from the 1950s, Hound Dog delves into the life of Don Robey, founder of Peacock Records, and explores themes of gender, equity, and the price of success.  Featuring insights into their fundraising journey, development process, and more, this episode is packed with education from the legend that is Letitia Guillory who says,  "We've garnered some support, and we are actively looking for wonderful collaborators and partners to bring this project to fruition." ✨ 👉🏾 Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  📺 Or watch the video here: YouTube.com/trujulomedia Sista Brunch Team at Essence: Brenda James: host, Fanshen Cox: host, Tasha Rogers: audio, Beau Williams: producer & camera, Kamesha Rodriguez: branding and talent coordinator Special thanks to these Black-owned companies who donated to our SWAG bags: @waitandseabeauty, @nairobijewelrystudio, @cprwrap, @coolassblackwoman, @shoplovecharisma, @inner_beaudee, and especially to @corpulence_consultingfirm for connecting us with the brands. #SistaBrunchPodcast #EssenceFilmFestival #BlackExcellence #Entertainment #Media #Podcast #BonusEpisode #ListenNow #WatchNow 00:00 Welcome to Sista Brunch at Essence Film Festival 00:12 Introducing Crayton and Letitia 00:40 The Story of Hound Dog 02:01 Don Robey's Legacy 03:35 Crayton and Letitia's Connection 05:05 Pitching and Fundraising for Hound Dog 09:14 Let's Talk Tech: Writing Tips 12:30 Conclusion and Best Wishes