Following a screening of Black Silk, Tyler moderates a Q&A with Patrick and producer/editor Josh Akin about the process of making the film, what it means to be an iterative artist, and what kinds of stories they see themselves exploring in the future.

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The guys reflect on the phenomenal results of the BLACK SILK screening (00:00) before kicking off the first in a series of discussions about how the hell to write something compelling (03:19). Later Patrick's joined by screenwriter JUICE HARRIS for a wide-ranging conversation about working in the industry, finding representation right out of grad school, and how to speak truth to culture as an up-and-coming scribe (24:28).

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The guys dive into how they craft the photographic look for a film and dissect the wins & losses that come with location scouting (00:00). Later they welcome cinematographer Tre'len Johnston to the pod for a discussion about the importance of communication, navigating the differences in commercial and independent spaces, and the art of finding your voice (19:47).

Hosts: Patrick Michael and Tyler Smith

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The guys chop it up about how they choose their collaborators, the importance of specificity, and the minefield of giving & receiving feedback.

Hosts: Patrick Michael and Tyler Smith

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Patrick and Tyler introduce themselves and unpack the mission statement of the pod (00:00) before digging into their individual approaches to exploring autobiographical material (17:11).

Hosts: Patrick Michael and Tyler Smith

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BEGINNINGS: 

Welcome, family! This mini-sode is an introduction to what the PEACE LOVE DOPE FILMS movement is all about. 

Here, along with a multitude of other BIPOC creators, we discuss the ins & outs (and highs & lows) of operating a black-owned production company, and keep it real about what being a creative of color and an indie filmmaker in this business is really like. 

Join us as we dream out loud.

ALL. DREAMS. REAL.