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Josiah's Voice: Film Podcast
by Josiah Bradley
Welcome to Josiah’s Voice! This podcast connects you with both new storytellers and seasoned pros in cinema. Plus, I share my own creative journey along the way. Here’s to elevating the culture.
Episodes
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Working With TEMS, Producing Nigerian Films & Horror Movie Fandom | Mariam Anifowoshe
Meet Mariam "Anny" Anifowoshe, a Nigerian Creative Director, Producer, and Photographer. Tune into our in-depth conversation into working with the artist TEMS, running her own production studio, film producing, her love for the Horror film genre, her 3 favorite movies, what makes Nigerian cinema...
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Cinematic Craftsman | Canicius Kabwe | Zambian 🇿🇲 Filmmaker 🎥
"Don't be a superstar." - Canicius Kabwe, Cinematographer That's the enduring advice that the Zambian multi-talented filmmaker had to share in our Zoom call interview. Canicius also shared how important community and mentorship is to him, as he follows in his older brother's cinematic footsteps,...
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The Powerhouse Podcast Producer w/ Fallon Jethroe
Fallon Jethroe (she/her) is a 20-year powerhouse of unscripted television and podcasting, and the founder of Hello Fallon Entertainment. Her television credits include top hits such as America's Next Top Model, Project Runway, Top Chef, and Big Brother. Her podcast credits include the...
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The Successful Cinematographer w/ Israel Ajayi (Nigeria)
Examining the craft of Cinematography, Editing, and Directing with Israel Ajayi, out of Lagos, Nigeria.Connect with Israel Ajayi: ___IG: www.instagram.com/israelajayi_/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@israelajayi_Website: www.iszymedia.com/Lagos Lighting Masterclass:...
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What Everyone Get's Wrong About Film Directing w/ Johnny Hendrix (Tanzania)
'Born in Mwanza, studied Film and tv production, in which he holds a certificate in Bagamoyo, he works as a screenwriter, director and producer. he lives in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He is a member of the Nafasi Film Club (NFC).He has directed short films and documentaries. His films have been...
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How to Become a TV WRITER in NIGERIA w/ Uchenna Ugwu
Strap in for an exciting crash course in Nollywood (Nigerian Hollywood) filmmaking, with Screenwriter/Director, Uchenna "Uche" Ugwu! Uchenna Ugwu is a Nigerian screenwriter, filmmaker, and Igbo culture scholar. She has a rich portfolio in the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood), with story...
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Best Career Advice for New TV & Film Producers w/ Toni P.
Meet Toni P. a Los Angeles, California native, Story Producer for independent and Hollywood, and the founder and creator of Queens of Production.Queens of Production is an online resource hub not only for young producers like Toni, but for new filmmakers seeking training, job opportunities, and...
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Best Career Advice for New Film Editors w/ Chassidy "Editbae" Jade
Meet Chassidy Jade, aka Editbae, an Oscar-winning filmmaker and South Florida native balancing a thriving film editing business and career in Hollywood. Her credits and accomplishments include the Oscar-nominated (15 categories) smash hit, Sinners, Creed III, and Everything, Everywhere, All At...
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Best Career Advice for New Screenwriters w/ Bryan E. Hill
Meet Bryan Edward Hill, a St. Louis native building a thriving screenwriting and directing career in Hollywood. He's written for hit shows like Titans, Ash VS. the Evil Dead, with more projects coming in 2026. His writing credits also extend to the world of comic books, including books for Marvel...
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How to Boost Profits in the Film Business w/ Lungile Mayindi
Move millions to make millions! Tune into my conversation with Lungile Mayindi, the founder of Iron Heart Films, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Lungile shares his perspective and experience as a rising entrepreneur in the film space and demystifies financing, producing, distribution, and…
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Exploring South African Cinema w/ Eddie Ramohlale (SA Film Chronicles)
It was a pleasure to meet Eddie Ramohlale in person and learn more about the rich history of filmmaking in South Africa, what he’s working on now, and the impact that SA Film Chronicles has had in only a few short years.Connect with Eddie Ramohlale!Eddie on Instagram:...
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Find Talented Black Photographers NOW!
Happy birthday to Jai Lennard, the first guest of the 7th and final season of Josiah's Voice: On Black Filmmaking. He is a New York-based Entertainment Photographer and mentor. He has captured stunning images of influential figures including Regina King, Eva Longoria, 50 Cent, and Senator Cory...
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Screenwriting Wisdom from Soul Music Legends
Tanisha Miller-Jackson is a Pittsburgh-born lover of all things Motown, and a self-taught director and screenwriter. She has infused her love of Black music into her writing and business as an independent artist in the Black film space. Today, we discuss the power of lyrical and prosaic writing…
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Producer Life for Black Moms In Film
Mel Jones is an American bi-coastal producer, screenwriter, and film and television director. In today’s interview, Mel shares stories from her film journey, from her days at Howard University, the Sundance Film Festival, producing the Netflix films Juanita and Really Love, her directorial debut…
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"Multihyphenate Artist" Means, Do What You Love!
Are you struggling to decide how to move forward as an artist? Does everyone tell you to pick an interest because you have too many? Then you need to meet Jahbrielle Henning-Rayford, a Los Angeles-based multi-hyphenated creator with skills in directing, producing, photography, writing, and more....
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The Film Plug: Producer & Showrunner Masterclass
Michelle A. Daniel is a Las Vegas-based Executive Film Producer and Showrunner with over 10 years of experience in television, feature and short film, and digital media. In today's interview, we discuss the power of a creative mindset and the importance of an attitude of abundance. Michelle gives…
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How to Tell Original Stories In Film
Lande Yoosuf is a New York-based, Nigerian-American author, screenwriter, director, and producer. Today’s episode is all about being comfortable with being uncomfortable, getting specific about our dreams, and paving your own lane as a storyteller. Lande is the founder of One Scribe Media where…
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The Soul and Humanity in Cinematography
Marcis Cole is a Los Angeles-based Steady Cam Operator who's done fantastic work on Watchmen, Marvel Studios' Black Widow, Judas and the Black Messiah, Westworld, and more. We had a sobering conversation about not only film technology and camera tips and tricks, but Marcis shares poignant…
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Trust and Film Craft: The Writer/Director Duo
Tiara Bryant is a Texan screenwriter, who along with her close friend, Dezell Lathon, a director out of Mississippi, joined forces to tell an original Black love story called, Perspective. The pair shares their experience making a short film, learning how their talents complement each other,...
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How to Manifest Your Filmmaking Dreams
Amber Bickham is a Producer and Casting Director born and bred in Los Angeles, California, with credits on Black Jesus, Lazor Wulf, and In Living Color and collaborations with Russell Simmons, Kevin Hart, and more. She is the founder of the Manifestation Actors & Comedians Workshop, a fun and...
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Reelblack TV | Black History and Empowerment In Film
Michael Dennis a.k.a. Mike D, is a Philly-based storyteller, historian, and archivist. He founded the show, Reelblack TV, which curates and chronicles the Black American experience in film, music, interviews, and more across media: "Our goal is to educate, entertain, enlighten, and empower using...
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Exploring Animation & Indie Filmmaking
Tiffany Silver-Tucker is a multi-hyphenated creator from Washington D.C. by way of Dale City, VA. In this new interview, she shares tips and inspiration from her many years writing for film and television and creating cartoons and apparel, all while working in the Independent space. Like she…
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Building A Strong Film Network in Africa
Justyn Davis is an Emmy award-winning Lighting Director. He is one of the instructors of the Lagos Lighting Masterclass that travels to various African countries teaching Cinematography to the next generation of storytellers. Connect with Josiah's Voice: https://linktr.ee/josiahsvoicepod Follow...
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New Streaming Platform for Indie Films
Richard Turrentine is an LA-based Cinematographer and entrepreneur. He is the CEO and Founder of Screen Indie, a new streaming platform for independent filmmakers. He launched his own production company, Turrentine Studios, which sits on 5 acres of beautiful desert property, completely owned and...
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Indie Screenwriters and Best Career Advice
Originally from Miami, FL, Tim Orange II is an Atlanta-based award-winning screenwriter and playwright. He studied at FAMU and Full Sail University. Tim is a former athlete turned independent writer, with credits with Damn Write Originals and AspireTV. He recently launched new ventures in the…
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The Web Series and Best Writing Lessons
Bronx native and athlete-turned-filmmaker, Ricardo A. Spence, shares how his love for Hip-Hop and theater inspired him to start creating short films and web series. He is an alumni of the SuperSpecial Tribe Writer's Program where he met his mentor Amy Aniobi (Insecure) . All of these experiences...
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Great Filmmakers Serve the Story
Simone Williams is an LA-based Screenwriter and 2nd AC (Assistant Camera) forging her path toward becoming a Showrunner and Director of Photography. Today, we're talking about writing challenges, the best tips for production assistants, and how to defeat self-comparison when success finds your...
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Team Players Are the Best Directors
Kaitlyn Kelly is a writer and director from Albany, Georgia, and a Florida State University Film U alum with a genuine heart for her community. Today we discuss being the actor's director, finding one's director voice, filming despite fear, learning to lead with humility when there's a tight...
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Create in Every Medium You Want
Khavaya Shirao of Nairobi, Kenya writes poems, short novels, screenplays, models, directs photography shoots, and more. She personifies the artist, the storyteller, and the griot of African lore in every way and with curiosity and exuberance. In today's interview, we discuss her creative process...
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From Film Crew to Writers' Room
Ed Long Jr. shares his extensive film set journey from production assistant, both on set and in-office, writer's PA, writer's assistant, to showrunner's assistant on HBO's Insecure. Tune in for Ed's best advice for production assistants rising through the ranks plus tips for new screenwriters and...
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7 Best Tips for Television Writers
Kira Talise is a storyteller born and bred in Los Angeles, California who was shaped by classic Black 90's TV shows and now boasts credits on modern-day classics like HBO's Insecure. Having risen through the ranks quickly as a Script Coordinator and now Staff Writer, Kira is more focused than…
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Finding the Perfect Crew for TV/Film
Stevee-Rayne Warren is the Program Manager for the New Orleans Video Access Center. Based in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the initiative celebrated 50 years of transformational service and training to new filmmakers on projects with Warner Bros., Netflix, Apple TV+, and more all across...
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The Filmmaker's Self-Worth Journey
Toryn Seabrooks is a screenwriter and director born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. We met on the set of the final season of the show Insecure and hit it off and I'm glad she's on the podcast today. We're catching up about our time on the classic show, self-worth in creative and regular life, the...
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Focused Actors Make the Best Actors.
April Coffee is a Tennessee native who's lived her LA dream for the past 10 years. In today's episode, she shares her knowledge as an actress with extensive experience doing Stand-In work on various projects, including Insecure on HBO where she worked closely with Issa Rae. April's people skills,...
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Best Networking Tips for Filmmakers & Screenwriters
SEASON 6 PREMIERE! Rae Benjamin is the CEO + Founder of the rising networking company, IN THE CUT LA, whose mission is to increase access to the entertainment industry for Black creatives and People of Color. The company offers others the industry information she didn't have when she first…
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How to Create Sustainable Living In Rwanda
Jai Essence is many things. A writer, poet, teacher, YouTuber, and businesswoman. And what connects all of these facets of her being is her knack for creativity and bringing people together. In this episode, she shares stories of her adventures throughout the United States and travels abroad to...
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How Film Changed Me For the Better
Season 5 finale! Bob Rose is a filmmaker, podcast host, the editor of V/H/S 2, and was voted 'Baltimore's 3rd Best Local Celebrity'. Today, we talk about knowing one's limits and moderation, the importance of the family spirit onset, creative compromise, lessons learned creating his ThunderGrunt...
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Why Good Mental Health Makes Better Screenwriters
B.J. Pasinger is an aspiring Television showrunner currently working in Los Angeles as a production assistant. Working closely with execs on hit shows like Insecure has taught him the importance of completing scripts, being original and ignoring trends, living a full life outside of work, and…
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How Films Made Me a Better Writer
Jocelyn Rivera is an LA filmmaker who loves reading books with strong cinematic visuals. She's worked on the set of projects like Insecure and Rebel Moon, and more! In today's episode, we talk about book-to-film adaptations, working crew on film sets, The Lord of the Rings, Super Hero cinema,...
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Africa's Powerful Effect On My Art
Welcome to Season 5! In today's episode I recap my travels in Africa and Season 4 highlights a.k.a. Odysseys, a.k.a. the international travel series. I've also been inspired by not only living abroad but also old artwork and old writing projects and that familiar creative hunger is coming back in...
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Grace Villa and Uganda's Women of Tomorrow
Season 4 finale! Meet Ruth Ndyabahika! She is the Founder & CEO of Grace Villa, a sanctuary for at-risk girls in South Western Uganda. After surviving constant war in her beloved Uganda, Ruth grew up to study Child Psychology in the States. She left a successful life in Boston to return home and...
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Creative Life Abroad with The Migrating Mom
Meet Rukiya McNair! She is a mom, an artist, an entrepreneur, and a YouTuber who shares her travels abroad. She and her family have lived in Thailand, Indonesia, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ghana. She's been featured in stories by HGTV, the New York Post, BBC, and Travel Noire. By sharing her story she...
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Finding Yourself Through Dance, Writing, and Adventure.
Meet Amy King! Today, my friend joins me to talk about poetry and blogging, her love for ballet, solo travels to both Ireland and Costa Rica, and being a seeker. A seeker of faith, art, ideas, culture, and memorable experiences and connections. We discuss both the creative and personal…
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The Creative Life of a Celebrity Nanny
Meet Danielle "Danny the Nanny" Johnson, an entrepreneur and celebrity nanny who loves children, great food, and the finer things in life. She also loves traveling and has been to Jamaica, Paris, and Greece. Learn how working with little ones taught her to be her authentic self, to face every...
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The Joys of Travel and Living Abroad
Meet Joy Melanie! In this episode, my good friend Joy shares memories and life lessons from her adventures traveling the world. We grew up together and our families took camping trips when we were children. At 15 years old, Joy visited her first country, living in India for 5 months. She's also...
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More Black Women Are Moving to Africa
Meet Tammy McClain! In today's episode, Tammy shares her journey through the military, her time as a valued U.S. government employee, and how I was all leading her to change her life in Rwanda, East Africa. Strong networking skills, the ability to pivot and minimize aspects of her life, and the...
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Travels Black Dad's Share With Their Sons
Meet my dad, Mark! Today we're reliving his memories traveling abroad with his childhood friends, vacations with my mom, bonding trips with my brothers and I, and how he's adjusting to living in East Africa. Along the way he shares stories from his life playing high school football in the…
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Retired Home School Mom Moves from U.S. to East Africa
The Travel Series continues. Meet my mom, Marlene! In this episode, she shares her stories of growing up with a father in the Air Force and their travels throughout the USA and Europe. We discuss her career in Recreational Therapy and memories of her homeschooling my brothers and I. Lastly, she's...
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Do Gamers Ever Leave the House?
The Travel Series continues. Meet my brother, Daniel! In today's episode, we talk about how he got interested in IT, his favorite video games growing up, and the highs and lows of content creation as a Twitch Streamer and YouTuber. Daniel also tells stories about his favorite memories of…
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Why Traveling Makes You A Better Artist
The Travel Series continues. Welcome back my brother Muhteyoh as he shares memories from travel throughout the USA, abroad to Australia, and beyond. All the while he shares lessons learned about friendship, father-son bonding, and himself as a person and artist along the way. Connect with…
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Welcome to Josiah’s Voice! This podcast connects you with both new storytellers and seasoned pros in cinema. Plus, I share my own creative journey along the way. Here’s to elevating the culture.
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Josiah's Voice: Film Podcast is created and hosted by Josiah Bradley.
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