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Reel Black List: Kozi Kyles, creator, actor, entrepreneur
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Reel Black List: Kozi Kyles, creator, actor, entrepreneur

By Kozi Kyles Feb 15, 2019 0 Comment
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From data plots to story plots: This native Chicagoan, Duke University alum, and marketer / filmmaker produces everything from digital series to compelling content ...
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Reel Black List: La Donna Tittle, Renaissance Woman
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Reel Black List: La Donna Tittle, Renaissance Woman

By La Donna Tittle Feb 14, 2019 0 Comment
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Acting on Showtime’s hit series “The Chi” is just one of the versatile artist’s many career success stories Native Chicagoan La Donna Tittle is an accomplished ...
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Reel Black List: Jeff Stanley, designer
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Reel Black List: Jeff Stanley, designer

By Jeff Stanley Feb 11, 2019 0 Comment
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"Seeing students' eyes light up and hearing 'oohs' and 'ahhs' about what you’ve done feels really good." A jack of all trades in the design industry, Jeff Stanle...
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Reel Black List: Pemon Rami, Chicago film legend
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Reel Black List: Pemon Rami, Chicago film legend

By Pemon Rami Feb 8, 2019 0 Comment
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Meet the man who has worked with Cab Calloway, Chaka Khan, Angela Bassett, John Belushi, Aretha Franklin, James Earl Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., and more Pemon Rami is a...
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Reel Black List: Anita Luckett – artist manager, producer
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Reel Black List: Anita Luckett – artist manager, producer

By Anita Luckett Feb 6, 2019 0 Comment
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The producer of "Canal Street" has provided career assistance for the likes of Halle Berry, Tika Sumpter, Darren Criss, and Rhyan LaMarr Anita Luckett, known for ...
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Reel Black List: Kwame Amoaku, Cinematic Samurai
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Reel Black List: Kwame Amoaku, Cinematic Samurai

By Kwame Amoaku Feb 5, 2019 0 Comment
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Multi-faceted film pro who has collaborated with Russel Simmons and Spike Lee "would love to talk and build with Steve McQueen." Kwame Amoaku's vast experience as a w...
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Reel Black List: Charles Andrew Gardner, actor
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Reel Black List: Charles Andrew Gardner, actor

By Charles Andrew Gardner Feb 1, 2019 0 Comment
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"I am most proud when I’m able to shift peoples’ perspectives through the work that I do." Born and raised on Chicago's south side, SAG-AFTRA Chicago local pres...
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The Reel Black List: Annette Galloway, Filmmaker
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The Reel Black List: Annette Galloway, Filmmaker

By Desirae L. Benson Apr 3, 2018 0 Comment
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Annette Galloway is an admirable and accomplished filmmaker who has achieved success and notoriety in her profession. As a writer, producer, and director, she certainly poss...
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The Reel Chicago Black List: Rob Morrison, Composer
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The Reel Chicago Black List: Rob Morrison, Composer

By Rob Morrison Mar 2, 2018 0 Comment
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Robert (Rob Diggy) Morrison is an established yet emerging multi-talented composer / producer and a Grammy-certified arranger having earned accolades through his remix piano-key...
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The Reel Chicago Black List: Patrick Wimp, filmmaker
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The Reel Chicago Black List: Patrick Wimp, filmmaker

By Patrick Wimp Feb 28, 2018 0 Comment
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Patrick is the first MFA graduate from DePaul University Digital Cinema. Throughout his career, he has written and produced films, commercials, and TV series all over the world....
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The Reel Black List: Jeff Morrow, Vocal Music Producer
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The Reel Black List: Jeff Morrow, Vocal Music Producer

By Jeff Morrow Feb 27, 2018 0 Comment
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Jeff Morrow is an accomplished singer, vocal producer, voice-over artist, arranger, voice coach and contractor. He is currently the vocal producer for the hit Fox TV show Empire...
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The Reel Black List: Steve Conner, CEO
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The Reel Black List: Steve Conner, CEO

By Steve Conner Feb 26, 2018 0 Comment
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Steve Conner is noted for producing global, viral success stories with his branding and entertainment technique. He is also an Emmy-nominated writer/film director/DP and an awar...
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The Reel Black List: Chassidy Spencer, Model
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The Reel Black List: Chassidy Spencer, Model

By Chassidy Spencer Feb 23, 2018 0 Comment
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Chassidy Spencer is known for her positive attitude and diversity. Not only has she appeared in several Chicago based TV shows, but she also held the title of Miss Worldwide...
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The Reel Black List: Jonathan Desir, Executive Producer
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The Reel Black List: Jonathan Desir, Executive Producer

By Jonathan Desir Feb 22, 2018 0 Comment
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Jonathan Desir is an Executive Producer at Optimus. He has been involved in post production for over a decade and is president of the board for Free Spirit Media as well. J...
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The Reel Black List: Vince Lawrence, Music Legend
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The Reel Black List: Vince Lawrence, Music Legend

By Vince Lawrence Feb 20, 2018 0 Comment
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Vince Lawrence, a Chicago-born dance music producer and businessman, is one of the leading innovators of the genre known as "house music." Industry insiders recognize Lawre...
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The Reel Black List: Qadree Holmes, Visionary EP
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The Reel Black List: Qadree Holmes, Visionary EP

By Qadree Holmes Feb 16, 2018 0 Comment
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Qadree Holmes has successfully risen from intern to production assistant to producer and, finally, to the Founder / Executive Producer of Quriosity Productions. While line p...
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The Reel Black List: Ytasha Womack, creative powerhouse
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The Reel Black List: Ytasha Womack, creative powerhouse

By Ytasha L. Womack Feb 14, 2018 0 Comment
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Ytasha L. Womack is an award-winning producer, director, author, and innovator. She is author of the critically acclaimed books Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi & Fan...
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The Reel Black List: Rhyan LaMarr, Filmmaker
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The Reel Black List: Rhyan LaMarr, Filmmaker

By Daniel Patton Feb 13, 2018 0 Comment
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You know that crazy dream you had last night? Rhyan LaMarr could make it happen in reality. He’s been a director since high school, with more than ten years of experience ...
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The Reel Black List: Nathalynne McGinnis, Producer
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The Reel Black List: Nathalynne McGinnis, Producer

By Nathalynne McGinnis Feb 12, 2018 0 Comment
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Nathalynne McGinnis’ positive attitude and deep experience make her a joy to work with, and she is well respected in the industry. She is currently a freelance senior business...
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The Reel Black List: Jim Glover, Creative Director/Writer
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The Reel Black List: Jim Glover, Creative Director/Writer

Jim Glover Feb 9, 2018 0 Comment
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Jim Glover has worked for general market and black agencies and his work has always been on the cutting edge, which many believe is why he has won so many accolades in the biz....
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