Tez The Writer

The Film Real

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The Film Real is a podcast exploring the real journey of indie filmmakers, actors, and writers navigating today’s film and television industry — from independent projects to global platforms. Hosted by Tez The Writer and Ciarra , the show delivers honest conversations about storytelling, creativity, and the business behind the camera, covering development, production, distribution, and long-term career growth. With listeners across the United States, Germany, Brazil, and Canada , The Film Real connects independent voices worldwide, creating a space where culture, cinema, and real experience in...

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How Actors Really Get Seen 13.03.2026 52:37

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...

The Giants who Got Robbed By Hollywood 14.12.2025 41:48

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....

Girl Power vs. Bro Code 08.10.2025 37:33

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...