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.
Episodes
138 episodes
EP 138: Cultural Witness wth Director/Writer/Producer Max-Arthur Mantle
This week on Visual Intonation, we sit down with Max-Arthur Mantle, a Jamaican-born artist whose lens, pen, and voice challenge silence. As a writer, photographer, and filmmaker, Mantle builds bridges between the Caribbean and the dias...
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Episode 138
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EP 137: In Transit, In Frame with Director/Writer Raj Debah
Visual Intonation Podcast steps into the world of Raj Debah, a New York-born artist whose work tells stories others have left untold. Raised in the Bronx by first-generation West Indian parents, Raj uses the lens of mixed media to illumi...
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Episode 137
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1:00:25
EP 136: The Beauty in the Struggle with Writer/Director Kennard Blackwell
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with writer-director Kennard Blackwell, a DC-based filmmaker whose work glides between narrative, commercial, and music video. His films are shaped by contrast, beauty, and the u...
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Episode 136
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1:15:11
EP 135: Rooted and Rising with Director/Writer Rohan Blair-Mangat
Rohan Blair-Mangat brings a sharp, painter’s eye to filmmaking, shaped by his roots in Jamaica, India, and London. With a degree in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins, his work vibrates with bold visuals and layered storytelling. This episode ...
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Episode 135
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47:56
EP 134: Earned, Not Given with Cinematographer Kabelo Thathe
Kabelo Thathe didn’t set out to become a cinematographer. Raised in South Africa, he felt the pressure so many young creatives do—to pursue a "real" career. But behind closed doors, his walls were a riot of movie posters and cinematic dreams. A...
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Episode 134
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59:04
EP 133: Where Image Meets Identity with Cinematographer Allysa Lisbon
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with cinematographer Allysa Lisbon, a compelling visual storyteller whose work is grounded in both intellectual rigor and emotional depth. Based in Los Angeles and originally from Kansa...
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Episode 133
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1:37:04
EP 132: Precision and Poetry with Director/Producer Abdul Kassamali
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with filmmaker Abdul Kassamali, a Seattle-based director and producer whose path into film was anything but traditional. Born in the U.S. and raised in Kenya, Abdul originally trained a...
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Episode 132
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EP 131: Revolutionary Harmony with Director/Writer/Producer Giselle Bailey
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with director and cultural provocateur Giselle Bailey, a Jamaican-American filmmaker whose boundary-pushing work blends documentary, narrative, and contemporary art. Giselle’s artistry ...
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Episode 131
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51:57
EP 130: Shared Spaces with Cinematographer Jabari Canada
Jabari Canada brings an architect’s eye and a documentarian’s heart to the Visual Intonation Podcast. Studying at MIT by day and telling human stories through a lens by night, Canada traces his path from interning for Congressman Elijah Cumming...
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Episode 130
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54:31
EP 129: Faithfulness with Director Justice Silvera
On this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with Jamaican-American filmmaker Justice Silvera, a director whose eye is as grounded in real life as it is pulled toward the surreal. Raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Justice has forged a voi...
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Episode 129
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1:01:58
EP 128: The Politics of The Image with Cinematographer/Director Alex Ashe
Alex Ashe’s story doesn’t begin behind a camera. It begins with a battered lighting technician’s manual clutched between takes, with sweat on his brow and questions on his tongue. From long nights rigging lights to quiet hours studying lenses, ...
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Episode 128
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1:29:22
EP 127: The Power of Perspective with Director/Producer Fiz Olajide
Welcome to the Visual Intonation Podcast, where storytelling meets the art of visual expression. In this episode, we sit down with the talented filmmaker Fisayo Olajide, also known as Fiz, whose award-winning documentaries capture the ...
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Episode 127
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1:16:26
EP 126: Back Focus with Cinematographer B.P. Edwards
From a Craigslist Canon to Cinematic Dreams: The Story of B.P. In this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with B.P., a Pasadena-born cinematographer and founder of BEARVISION Photography & Design. What began with ...
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Episode 126
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1:11:46
EP 125: Shaping the Sun with CInematographer Taj Devore-Bey
Visual Intonation Podcast – Featuring Taj Devore-Bey In this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with Taj Devore-Bey, a rising Philadelphia-based cinematographer whose lens is shaped as much by trauma as it is ...
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Episode 125
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1:04:40
EP 124: Waves, Heartbreaks, and Lagos Light with Cinematographer Unwana Uteh
This episode of Visual Intonation dives into the quiet power and creative pulse behind emerging Nigerian filmmaker Unwana Uteh. With works like Heartbreaks & Ocean Waves and Las Flores de la Vida, Uteh crafts stor...
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Episode 124
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52:58
EP 123: Framing the Future with Director/Writer Kyla Simmons
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we speak with Kyla Simmons, a distinguished graduate of the University of Texas at Austin’s renowned Radio-Television-Film program. Recognized with Dean’s List honors from the Moody College of Comm...
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Episode 123
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1:36:24
EP 122: Counter-History with Director/Writer/Producer Anita Safowaa
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we dive into the world of interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker Anita Safowaa, whose work captivates with its profound exploration of under-documented cultural moments. Anita's multifaceted approa...
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Episode 122
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1:38:30
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 ...
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Episode 121
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1:10:05
EP 120: Jazz in the Frame with Cinematographer Zoë Davidson, CSC
On this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with Zoë Davidson, a brilliant Director of Photography whose work speaks volumes — even when there’s no dialogue. Based in Toronto, Zoë’s shot films across Canada, the U.S., and the Car...
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Episode 120
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59:57
EP 119: Sync, Slice, and Story with Editor Jordan Hayles
When Jordan Hayles was just nine years old, he sat wide-eyed in the studio of The National, mesmerized by the lights, the cameras, and the grand chair behind the anchor’s desk. That early spark turned into a flame in high school, where...
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Episode 119
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1:29:01
EP 118: Humor and Heart with Director/Writer Lyandre Pierre
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we sit down with Lyandre Pierre, a multifaceted writer, director, and producer based in Los Angeles, hailing from Tennessee. With a rich background in production for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as well...
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Episode 118
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1:17:12
EP 117: Serendipity with Director/Writer Anndi Jinelle Liggett
This is the rhythm of a voice that knows how to tell a story. Anndi Jinelle Liggett didn’t set out to become a filmmaker overnight. She started in the fitting rooms of Banana Republic, sharpened her instincts in the fast-paced world of network ...
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Episode 117
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51:09
EP 116: Melanin Renaissance with Director/Writer Taj Kokayi
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we explore the world of Taj Kokayi, a dynamic young artist whose work spans filmmaking, photography, graphic design, and sports videography. With an eye for storytelling, Taj has built an impressive portfol...
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Episode 116
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59:32
EP 115: Spiritual Transcendence with Director/Writer Joseph Douglas Elmhirst
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we dive deep into the world of Joseph Douglas Elmhirst, a filmmaker whose works explore the intricate intersections of nature, faith, and identity. Joseph’s latest film 'Burnt Milk', commissioned by the 202...
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Episode 115
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1:02:39
EP 114: Bridging Traditions with Director Andy Madjitey & Cinematographer John Kwame Markin
In this episode of Visual Intonation, we delve into the captivating stories of two pioneering Ghanaian artists whose work has redefined the African visual arts landscape: Andy Madjitey and John Kwame Markin. These two visionaries have not only ...
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Episode 114
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