
Visual Intonation
Visual Intonation, hosted by acclaimed director and screenwriter Vanté Gregory, delves into the vibrant world of Black artistry. Each episode features intimate conversations with visionary creators, exploring the depths of their craft and the cultural resonance of their work. Vanté Gregory's insightful approach illuminates the nuanced voices shaping contemporary art, offering listeners a profound journey through diverse artistic expressions. From emerging talents to established masters, Visual Intonation amplifies the richness of Black creativity, inviting audiences to experience art through the eyes and voices of its most compelling practitioners.
Visual Intonation finds film not only as an art form but as a basis for education and cultural interaction.
Visual Intonation
EP 121: Beautiful Soul Films with Director/Writer Tiara West
Tiara West is a visionary storyteller who blends the grit of experience with the grace of artistry. On Visual Intonation, she opens the door to her world, where self-taught passion meets years of tireless hustle. Born in Baltimore and sharpened in Atlanta, Tiara shares how she transformed her dreams into cinematic moments, beginning with theater training at Arena Players Incorporated and evolving into award-winning filmmaking. This podcast isn’t just about her journey. It’s a deep dive into the art of becoming.
Tiara takes listeners behind the lens. From shadowing sets at Bobbcat Films and working on productions for BET Plus, Bounce TV, and Lifetime, to directing soul-stirring shorts like Sophia, now streaming on Revolt TV, she peels back the curtain on the making of independent cinema. With clarity and heart, she explores everything from directing actors to editing late into the night under the glow of a laptop screen. It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s incredibly human.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, a dreamer, or just someone who loves a good story, there’s something here for you.
Visual Intonation is more than a podcast; it’s a creative journal, a masterclass, and a celebration of voice and vision. For anyone chasing bold dreams with bare hands, Tiara West offers not just inspiration, but instruction. Tune in to hear how soul becomes cinema, and why she believes the best stories aren’t just seen—they’re felt.
Tiara West's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8099455/bio/
Tiara West's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiarawest
Tiara West's Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/tiarawest
Tiara West's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tiara_west
Tiara West's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TiaraWestFilms/videos
Tiara West's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiara-west-50a959149?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
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