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S6, Ep 053 with Wendy Eley Jackson on Black Storytelling and Producing for TV and Film artwork

S6, Ep 053 with Wendy Eley Jackson on Black Storytelling and Producing for TV and Film

Belonging to Blackness
S6 E5344:16
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It’s the second half of Season 6 and we are kicking off 2025 with a focus on storytelling. In this episode, host Dr. Yndia is in conversation with award-winning film writer, producer, and CEO of Auburn Avenue Films, Wendy Eley Jackson. Wendy reflects on her illustrious film and t.v career, developing and producing feature-length films, documentaries, screenplays and programming for major studios and networks, including Sony Pictures, Turner Broadcasting, Hallmark Channel, and Netflix. Listen in as they discuss the power of Black storytelling on big and small screens and why care and collaboration are critical to surviving and thriving in the industry. Production Credit: @Masauko. Episode Sponsored by @Give Black Alliance. Available on all podcast platforms. Share and Follow on IG: @ProfYndia & @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast. Visit website: www.yndia.wk.social Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/talking-journeysb2b-a-podcast-episodes/talking-journeysb2b-a-podcast-episodes/ The post S6, Ep 053 with Wendy Eley Jackson on Black Storytelling and Producing for TV and Film appeared first on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.

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