From Script to Success: John Wayne S. is a Black Entrepreneur Revolutionizing Film and Business"

04/16/24 • 47 min

This episode of 'In The Black,' hosted by Dx, features an insightful discussion with John Wayne S. the third, focusing on the evolution of film and media within Black culture. Exploring John Wayne's transition from a potential medical career to a paramount figure in the film industry, the conversation underscores the essence of authenticity, vision, and perseverance for creatives. Delving into the shift from traditional to digital platforms, it examines the financing challenges filmmakers face, the integration of AI in content creation, and the profound influence of African American culture in storytelling. Moreover, it discusses the historical and modern impact of African American narratives through film, touching upon the Blaxploitation genre, Hollywood's generational shifts in perceiving black narratives, and the significance of mentorship. Highlighting projects like 'Ebony Hustle 2: Ballistic Protection' and 'False Profits,' the episode accentuates the importance of conveying diverse and genuine stories, leveraging digital platforms for distribution, and the pivotal role of mentorship and community support in enriching African American storytelling in film and media.
00:00 Welcome to In The Black: Celebrating Black Culture and Entrepreneurship
00:34 The Influence of Blaxploitation Movies on Black Culture
01:28 Spotlight on John Wayne S III: A Master Storyteller's Journey
03:17 From Chicago to the Big Screen: John Wayne's Path to Filmmaking
05:01 The Evolution of a Filmmaker: Transitioning from Music Videos to Movies
15:46 Navigating the World of Music Videos and the Impact of Digital
28:25 The Art of Commercial Production: From Music Videos to Memorable Ads
37:03 The Creative Process: Balancing Directing and Producing
40:10 The Essence of Collaboration in Filmmaking
41:17 Navigating the Journey from Script to Screen
44:49 Unlocking Financing for Your Film Project
46:08 Creative Financing and Product Placement Strategies
50:51 Persistence and Networking: The Key to Success
51:52 Defining Your Goals and Staying Focused
58:23 The Impact of Platforms and AI on Filmmaking
01:04:54 Celebrating Black Cinema and Storytelling
01:12:30 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
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04/16/24 • 47 min

In the Black - From Script to Success: John Wayne S. is a Black Entrepreneur Revolutionizing Film and Business"

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Dex00:00:05.540

Hey, welcome to another episode of In The Black, I am Dex and you're listening to the podcast that is hopefully going to influence your future. As always, we are always trying to bring up our culture and, you know, spread some love and some information from black entrepreneurs. Black business people figure out some different trends, let them know how they got started and figure out who our true heroes are. So to start this out, I don't know how many of

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