Bonus Episode: Yhá Mourhia Wright on Her Film 'Chocolate with Sprinkles' at Essence Film Festival

08/11/24 • 7 min

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🎉✨ Bonus Episode Alert! ✨🎉

We’re thrilled to bring you a special bonus episode of the Sistabrunch podcast recorded live at the Essence Film Festival in New Orleans! 🎬🌟

Our amazing host sits down with the incredible Yhá Mourhia Wright to discuss her short film, 'Chocolate with Sprinkles', and its journey to being screened at this prestigious festival.

🎥 "It's surreal. I'm really grateful, grateful to the writer-director, Hurriyah Muhammad, for assembling such a strong team," says Yhá Mourhia Wright about her project.

Sista Brunch dives into the inspiring stories of Black women and gender expansive people thriving in entertainment and media.

👉🏾 Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Or watch the video here: YouTube.com/trujulomedia.

00:00 Welcome Back, Yhá Mourhia!

00:06 Surviving the Southern Heat

00:31 Celebrating 'Chocolate with Sprinkles'

01:29 Navigating Film Production Finances

03:55 Core Values for Creatives

06:09 Wrapping Up with Yhá Mourhia

🎉✨ Bonus Episode Alert! ✨🎉

We’re thrilled to bring you a special bonus episode of the Sistabrunch podcast recorded live at the Essence Film Festival in New Orleans! 🎬🌟

Our amazing host sits down with the incredible Yhá Mourhia Wright to discuss her short film, 'Chocolate with Sprinkles', and its journey to being screened at this prestigious festival.

🎥 "It's surreal. I'm really grateful, grateful to the writer-director, Hurriyah Muhammad, for assembling such a strong team," says Yhá Mourhia Wright about her project.

Sista Brunch dives into the inspiring stories of Black women and gender expansive people thriving in entertainment and media.

👉🏾 Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Or watch the video here: YouTube.com/trujulomedia.

00:00 Welcome Back, Yhá Mourhia!

00:06 Surviving the Southern Heat

00:31 Celebrating 'Chocolate with Sprinkles'

01:29 Navigating Film Production Finances

03:55 Core Values for Creatives

06:09 Wrapping Up with Yhá Mourhia

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Santana Coleman: Black Cinema & Impactful Filmmaking | Sista Brunch @ Essence Film Festival

At the Essence Film Festival for Essence's 30th anniversary, Sista Brunch hosts a special episode featuring Santana Coleman, a Black woman filmmaker with 11 years of experience. Santana discusses her latest short drama, 'The Last Week,' which explores love and the effects of Black male incarceration on families, and shares her journey from college filmmaking to winning an Emmy. The conversation also touches on financing independent films, uplifting Milwaukee's creative community, and important filmmaking terminology.

00:00 Welcome to Sista Brunch at Essence Film Festival

00:27 Introducing Santana Coleman and Her Film

01:16 The Journey of an 11-Year Filmmaker

01:56 Building a Black Audience Through Cinema

02:46 Financing the Last Week

03:36 Filmmaking in Milwaukee

04:49 Winning an Emmy and Future Goals

05:38 Let's Talk Tech: Continuity in Filmmaking

06:32 Closing Remarks and Appreciation

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In this special episode of the Sista Brunch Podcast, host Bree is joined by Keena Ferguson Fraser, Delece James, Karen Southall, and Miatta Vincent Ronca—key members of the production team for 'The Devil Ain't Pius.'

They discuss the inspiration behind the film, the challenges they faced with financing, and their excitement about premiering at the Essence Film Festival.

Each guest also shares valuable insights on their core values and what advice they would give to their younger selves. The episode offers an inspiring look at the collaborative and resilient spirit of Black women in filmmaking.

00:00 Welcome to Sista Brunch Podcast

00:10 Meet the Team Behind 'The Devil Ain't Pius'

00:47 The Story Behind 'The Devil Ain't Pius'

02:02 Essence Film Festival Experience

03:30 Financing the Film

06:07 Core Values and Words of Wisdom

10:26 Brunch with Your Younger Self

14:33 Closing Remarks and Future Plans