"You don't get it because you're the best at everything. Not in a bad way, but..." This film Twice As Good is a terrific short made by Kristian King, presented in the "Scene in Color Film Series" this summer, highlighting "up-and-coming filmmaking talent." It's College Decision Day. Ann, a Black high school senior and valedictorian, has finally taken her future into her hands, but she's been keeping it a secret. Now, out of time, Ann must find the courage to reveal her truth at the risk of failing everyone’s high expectations and disappointing the person she loves most. Sojourner Brown stars as Ann, with Dawn L Troupe, Janice Dias, Erinn Holmes, Noah Mogaka, and Joan Shangold. I'm always glad to see stories that push back against "this is what you're supposed to do." And Sojourner's performance is what makes this worth a watch. Thanks to Fandango Movieclips for debuting this short online.
- 6/28/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
NBCUniversal, Target Team With Will Packer On ‘Scene In Color’ Film Series Spotlighting Bipoc Voices
As NBCUniversal starts its summer movie nights across its linear and digital portfolio, it has launched a partnership with Target and producer Will Packer that aims to spotlight Bipoc creators.
The Scene in Color Film Series will be hosted by Packer, whose many credits include Girls Trip. and Straight Outta Compton. It will feature shorts by three emerging Black filmmakers, Addison Wright, Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah, and Kristian King.
The trio of shorts will play during movie nights on Bravo, Syfy and USA as well as digital properties like the NBC One App, Rotten Tomatoes, and Fandango Movieclips; and on streaming service Peacock. On the cable networks, commercial time during the movie airings will be reduced by 25 to 35 minutes, NBCU said.
In addition to the unprecedented airtime, filmmakers will get the chance to work alongside NBCU creative executives to develop a TV pilot script. With a grant from Target, Packer will also continue to mentor the filmmakers.
The Scene in Color Film Series will be hosted by Packer, whose many credits include Girls Trip. and Straight Outta Compton. It will feature shorts by three emerging Black filmmakers, Addison Wright, Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah, and Kristian King.
The trio of shorts will play during movie nights on Bravo, Syfy and USA as well as digital properties like the NBC One App, Rotten Tomatoes, and Fandango Movieclips; and on streaming service Peacock. On the cable networks, commercial time during the movie airings will be reduced by 25 to 35 minutes, NBCU said.
In addition to the unprecedented airtime, filmmakers will get the chance to work alongside NBCU creative executives to develop a TV pilot script. With a grant from Target, Packer will also continue to mentor the filmmakers.
- 6/10/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
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