The Film Real

Send us Fan Mail Before social media could make a book go viral, street lit authors were building their own audiences—and their own businesses. On this episode of The Film Real, host Tez The Writer sits down with Al-Saadiq Banks, author of Block Party and No Exit, for a conversation about urban storytelling, independent publishing, and taking stories from the page to the screen. For Tez, this conv...

Send us Fan Mail WHO REALLY CONTROLS THE STAGE? THE POWER. THE DECISIONS. THE TRUTH. On Episode 4 of The Film Real Podcast , host  “Tez The Writer”  sits down with legendary radio personality, producer, author, and entertainment powerhouse Frankie Darcell of Philadelphia's 105.3 WDAS-FM . With decades of experience in broadcasting, entertainment, and theatrical production, Frankie brings a un...

Send a text Breaking into the television and film industry takes more than talent-it takes preparation, discipline, and understanding how casting really works. In this episode of The Film Real, we sit down with actor Nakia Dillard, whose credits include The Wire, The Wonder Years, Law & Order, BMF, Black Lightning and more. Nakia shares valuable insight into how actors can stand out in auditio...

Send a text Hollywood made billions, but some of its greatest architects were unpaid, sidelined, or erased. In this episode of The Film Real, hosts Tez The Writer and Ciara break down how Melvin Van Peebles, Eric Monte, Robert Townsend and Spike Lee helped shape modern Black cinema and television--yet faced systemic barriers when it came to ownership ,power, creative control and fair compensation....

Send a text The Film Real Podcast kicks off with a bang as hosts @tez_thewriter and @ciarraisanartist dive into the real-life dynamics behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. In this episode, the duo unpacks the unspoken "Bro Code" and "Girl Power" mindsets that shape how creatives move in Hollywood  and the indie film world From navigating opportunities and gatekeepin...