The AAFCA Podcast
The AAFCA Podcast highlights the cinematic experience through conversations with leading talent, creatives, and filmmakers, as well as leaders from the various communities, the entertainment industry, and prominent thought leaders. Hosted by Ed Adams, the podcast is produced by the African American Film Critics Association.
Episodes
45 episodes
SPOTLIGHT ON FILM FESTIVALS: Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Cameron Bailey
In this episode, we welcome Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), for an insightful conversation on one of the world’s most influential film festivals. Bailey shares how TIFF continues to shape the...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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28:34
SPOTLIGHT ON FILM FESTIVALS: American Black Film Festival (ABFF), Nicole Friday
In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Friday, President of Nice Crowd and a driving force behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). She shares insights into ABFF’s mission to amplify Black storytelling, support eme...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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29:57
SPOTLIGHT ON FILM FESTIVALS: Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Claudia Puig
In this episode, we sit down with Claudia Puig, Program Director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, to explore the festival’s role in celebrating global cinema and elevating diverse storytelling. Claudia shares insi...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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28:48
SPOTLIGHT ON FILM FESTIVALS: BronzeLens Film Festival, Kathleen Bertrand
In this episode, we’re joined by Kathleen Bertrand, Executive Producer of the BronzeLens Film Festival, to discuss the festival’s mission of celebrating and amplifying Black filmmakers. Kathleen shares the festival’s journey, its ...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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31:34
SPOTLIGHT ON FILM FESTIVALS: Savannah Film Festival, Christina Routhier
In this episode, we welcome Christina Routhier, Executive and Artistic Director of the Savannah Film Festival, to discuss the festival’s role in showcasing innovative films and supporting emerging talent. Christina shares insights...
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28:19
SPOTLIGHT ON FILM FESTIVALS: Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival with its visionary founders and producers, Stephanie and Floyd Rance. They share the festival’s journey in elevating Black storytelling,...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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41:48
SPOTLIGHT ON FILM FESTIVALS: Bentonville Film Festival, Wendy Guerrero
In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Guerrero, President of the Bentonville Film Festival, to discuss the festival’s mission of championing inclusion in media, the power of diverse storytelling, and what makes Bentonville a uni...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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26:09
Ikem Chukumerije - LA. Real Estate Agent and CEO of The Sports Relocation Agency
In this episode of the AAFCA Podcast host Ed Adams speaks with Ikem Chukumerije, one of Hollywood's top real estate agents. We discuss how he got into the business, what are some the myths surrounding the market in LA, and about his agency, The...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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35:24
Gloria Loomis - President, The Watkins/Loomis Agency
In this episode of the AAFCA Podcast, Host Ed Adams chats with President and Literary Agent, Gloria Loomis of The Watkins/Loomis Agency about the role of the literary agent, and how they work with their clients to bring their works from print t...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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31:52
Stephen Sumner - Senior Designer, MGA Entertainment
Barbie was one of the biggest movies of 2023 and in this episode, host Ed Adams speaks with fashion and toy designer, Stephen Sumner at MGA Entertainment about the toy business, intellectual properties, and what Barbie the iconic doll and the f...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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44:01
Catherine McDaniel - Lead Content Curator, Movies & Top Picks - Delta Studio
In this episode of the AAFCA Podcast, Host Ed Adams explores the in flight entertainment and connectivity industry with Catherine McDaniel, Lead Content Curator - Movies for Delta Studio.
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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25:55
Hallmark Media President and CEO Wonya Lucas
AAFCA celebrates the Special Achievement TV Vanguard Award winner. Host Ed Adams speaks with President and CEO of Hallmark Media, Wonya Lucas about her amazing career, lessons she's learned throughout her journey and advice she gained from her ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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37:22
TriStar Exec. VP Jennifer Turner
AAFCA highlights a Special Achievement award winner. Ed Adams speaks with TriStar Television Executive Vice President, Jennifer Turner about her journey to her role, and her passion project, Mad Cool Community and Fitness.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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44:57
"The Black Beauty Effect" CJ Faison & Andrea Lewis
Season 5 of the AAFCA Podcast kicks off with a discussion about 'The Black Beauty Effect'. This three-part docu-series focuses on the history and impact people of color have had on the cosmetic, hair, and skin care industry. This passion projec...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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44:36
Episode 31 - Van Lathan
In this episode of the AAFCA Podcast, host Ed Adams speaks with former TMZ host, Van Lathan about his move from Louisiana to Los Angeles, his experiences at TMZ and the many projects he's done since leaving the show, including a new book and an...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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51:18
Episode 30 - Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry
In this episode host Ed Adams speaks with NFL athlete turned filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry about his Academy Award-winning animated short, "Hair Love" and other film and television projects.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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42:29
Deon Taylor and Ephraim Salaam
In this episode of the AAFCA Podcast, host Ed Adams speaks with Deon Taylor and Ephraim Salaam, two lifelong friends who charted their own, unique paths from sports into the entertainment industry. Deon, left his career in basketball to start h...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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57:50
WHY Creative Director, Kulapat Yantrasast
In this episode of The AAFCA Podcast, host Ed Adams speaks with architect and designer Kulapat Yantrasast, Creative Director at WHY about the exhibit design contributions for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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30:15
Football Legend and Multi-Hyphenate Michael Strahan
To kick off season four of The AAFCA Podcast, host Ed Adams speaks with NFL great and entertainment multi-hyphenate, Michael Strahan about his career, his motivations, and his company SMAC Entertainment.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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36:33
Episode 26 - Thirty-Five Ventures' Rich Kleiman
Rich Kleiman is not new to the entertainment business. He started out in the music industry working for Jay-Z and RocNation representing several artist in their portfolio and produced his first film – the concert film, “Fade to Black” in 2004. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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40:36
Episode 25 - Unanimous Media CCO Erick Peyton
Stephen Curry may be known as the best shooter in the NBA but in Hollywood he is making headlines for his pitches. Since forming his production company Unanimous Media in 2018, Curry and his business partner Erick Peyton have blazed a path crea...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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34:55
Episode 24 - Writer Producer Suzan-Lori Parks
Suzan-Lori Parks rose to prominence in the theatrical world when her play, Topdog Underdog won a Pulitzer Prize in 2002. She wrote her first screenplay, “Girl 6” directed by and starring Spike Lee in 1996 and has several film projects ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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32:30
Episode 23 - SpringHill Entertainment CCO Jamal Henderson
NBA phenom LeBron James and his Manager/Business partner, Maverick Carter founded SpringHill entertainment in 2007. Their first project, a documentary, “More Than a Game” in 2008 followed James and his Akron, Ohio high school teammates th...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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37:20
Episode 22 - "Master of None" Lena Waithe and Naomi Ackie
Actors Lena Waithe and Naomi Ackie talk about the new season of Netflix's award-winning comedy series, "Master of None." The season focuses on the marriage of Denise (Waithe) and Alicia (Ackie) as their relationship takes a rollercoaster ride w...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:58
Episode 21 - Photographer Misan Harriman
As Black Lives Matter stories and "Living while black" surfaced across the United States, people took to the streets in protest. And this chant was said in unison around the world.One of the people who captured this Black Lives Mat...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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49:10
