Netflix ’Act Your Age’ Creator and Director: Celebrating Black Women in Media

In the season 6 premiere of Sista Brunch, hosts Fanshen Cox and Shawn Pipkin-West celebrate the stories of Black women and gender expansive people in entertainment and media. They highlight community partners like the American Cinematheque and Post in Black podcast. The episode spotlights Alyson Fouse and Morenike Joela Evans, creator and director of the Netflix show 'Act Your Age,' and explores their inspiring journeys from early career challenges to notable successes. Topics include their industry experiences, the importance of representation, financial challenges in the industry, and practical advice for aspiring creatives. 00:00 Welcome to Season Six! 00:11 Shoutouts to Community Partners 01:56 Introducing Today's Guests 02:18 Behind the Scenes of 'Act Your Age' 04:40 Alyson Fouse's Journey 08:04 Morenike Joela Evans' Path to Directing 15:59 Multicam vs. Single Cam: A Director's Perspective 18:16 Financial Realities in the Industry 24:01 Navigating the Strike and Career Challenges 25:36 Directing and Producing During the Pandemic 26:48 The Evolution of Television and Technology 28:46 Tools and Techniques for Directors 32:27 Collaborative Work Environment 39:03 Advice to Younger Selves 43:56 Closing Remarks and Future Plans