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Behind The Scenes

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Navigating the world of indie-filmmaking can be overwhelming at times. What camera should you use? How to become a better storyteller? Where do you find funding?

Got more questions? The "Behind The Scenes" podcast has answers. Host, Mann Robinson is an award winning film director with over 10 years of experience writing, producing, and directing films for himself and clients alike. And with such an extensive network that includes SAG actors such as Brad James, Torrei Hart, and Jamal Woolard, Mann's next guest could easily be one of your favorites.

Tune in every other Wednesday to "Behind The Scenes with Mann Robinson" on Blackfilm.com, Spotify, and iTunes to hear great interviews, but more importantly to learn industry 'best practices' to jumpstart your career in film from a pro. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/support

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Episodes

Christine Swanson- Behind The Scenes, BLACK WOMEN (In the Film Industry)

July 15, 2020 15:40 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

This week Mann Robinson sits down with the Award-winning director Christine Swanson. She is a filmmaker and producer of Faith Works Studios, who directed the TV One movie Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story starring Teyonah Parris, episodes of the hit TV show Chicago PD and FBI, and the indie romance films All About You and its sequel All About Us. In 2020, Lifetime will air her latest film, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel, a biopic about the legendary gospel singin...

Behind The Scenes - Special Edition 10th episode w/ Justice On The Trial the movie

July 02, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Behind The Scenes Podcast NEW episode!!! Featuring chad lawson cooper, Rudolph Mckissick, Todd Bridges and Harry Lennix. We talk about his role in the film the roots, being the only black kid in Hollywood 40 years ago, dealing with racism and the importance of the new movie Justice On Trial in current times for the black community. ⁠The Film Brings Historical Black Martyrs To The Modern Day Courtrooms Of The U.S. Dept. of Justice. Based on the off-Broadway play Justice on Trial: Black Lives ...

Coke Daniels, Behind The Scenes-Just Write It!

June 24, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

Today Mann sits down with the talented, successful, genius filmmaker, Coke Daniels.⁠ We get into the craft of writing, styles, productive work processes, and his new Film, "Fruits of the Heart".  A realistic dramedy encompassing the tale of a mother and daughter navigating through life, love, and their relationship with each other.  Starring Clifton Powell, Lil' Mama, Brad James, & Dorian Wilson to name a few. & we cover our time working together on the (Romance, Comedy) His, Hers, and The Tr...

Just Write It! W/ Coke Daniel's

June 24, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MB

Today Mann sits down with the talented, successful, genius filmmaker, Coke Daniels.⁠ We get into the craft of writing, styles, productive work processes, and his new Film, "Fruits of the Heart".  A realistic dramedy encompassing the tale of a mother and daughter navigating through life, love, and their relationship with each other.  Starring Clifton Powell, Lil' Mama, Brad James, & Dorian Wilson to name a few. & we cover our time working together on the (Romance, Comedy) His, Hers, and The ...

E. ROGER MITCHELL - BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MANN ROBINSON, Know Your Role

June 10, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

Today's guest is Emmy nominated American actor E. Roger Mitchel  We talk to the decorated actor about  the art of the craft of acting, some of his memorable performance past and present, AND how one role, in particular, was created for him after auditioning for the popular tv series "Walking Dead." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/support

SEAN BLAKEMORE - BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MANN ROBINSON, Philosophies of the Acting

June 03, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

Today's guest, Sean Blakemore is an American actor, known for The Quad (2017), Bosch (2014) and American Crime (2015) and most recent, OWN Network's "Greenleaf". We talk with Sean today about his philosophies in the film industry as it pertains to acting. "I like pieces that are totally opposite of you. It's cool to play a cool guy (laughs), but it's a stretch to play a villain." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/message Support this ...

SEAN BLAKEMORE - BEHIND THE SCENES ,The Art of Acting

June 03, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MB

Today's guest is Emmy nominated American actor Sean Blackmore! We talk to the decorated actor about  the art of the craft of acting, some of his memorable performance past and present, AND how one role, in particular, was created for him after auditioning for the popular tv series "Walking Dead." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/behind-the-scenes8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behind-the-scenes8/support

Torrei Hart- The Producer, The Actress, The Comedian-Women In Film

May 27, 2020 19:13 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB

Torrei Hart is letting her light finally shine. In this episode, Mann discusses Torrei's budding career in the entertainment industry, her relationship with ex-husband Kevin Hart, and her love for her hometown of North Philly.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/support

OMAR DORSEY - BEHIND THE SCENES, NO ROLE TO SMALL

May 13, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MB

Today's guest, American actor with over 20 years experience in the film game with credits such as The Blind Side, Django Unchained, Selma, Netflix series "When They See Us", and most notably,  Ava Duvernay's Queen Sugar on OWN as the beloved "Hollywood", Omar J. Dorsey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/support

MANN ROBINSON - BEHIND THE SCENES, EP5 - NO ROLE TO SMALL

May 13, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

Today's guest, American actor with over 20 years experience in the film game with credits such as The Blind Side, Django Unchained, Selma, Netflix series "When They See Us", and most notably,  Ava Duvernay's Queen Sugar on OWN as the beloved "Hollywood", Omar J. Dorsey. --- This episode is sponsored by · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. http...

Testing Positive for Covid-19

April 30, 2020 11:54 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MB

Dennis L. A. White is an American stage and screen actor with over 40 film and tv credits to date, including sitcom "Parenthood", (2011-2013) "A Love To Die For" (2020) with host Mann Robinson, and his most notable role as Damion 'D-Roc' Butler in the Notorious B.I.G. biopic, "Notorious"(2009). As you may or may not, White took to social media in March 2020 to inform the public he tested positive with the novel coronavirus. We talk to the seasoned actor /instructor who is now home in recovery...

DENNIS LA WHITE - BEHIND THE SCENES, Testing Positive for Covid-19

April 30, 2020 11:54 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MB

Dennis L. A. White is an American stage and screen actor with over 40 film and tv credits to date, including sitcom "Parenthood", (2011-2013) "A Love To Die For" (2020) with host Mann Robinson, and his most notable role as Damion 'D-Roc' Butler in the Notorious B.I.G. biopic, "Notorious"(2009). As you may or may not, White took to social media in March 2020 to inform the public he tested positive with the novel coronavirus. We talk to the seasoned actor /instructor who is now home in recovery...

BRAD JAMES - BEHIND THE SCENES, CREATIVE DURING COVID-19

April 29, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

This episode Mann Robinson sits down with Actor Brad James from Tyler Perrys, "For Better or Worse", "A House Divided" "Superstition"  and more. We discuss finding creative ways to reach an audience during the Covid - 19 crisis and of course film tips for you to use on your journey. Follow @mannrobinson  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/support

CREATIVE DURING COVID-19

April 29, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

This episode Mann Robinson sits down with Actor Brad James from Tyler Perrys, "For Better or Worse", "A House Divided" "Superstition"  and more. We discuss finding creative ways to reach an audience during the Covid - 19 crisis and of course film tips for you to use on your journey. Follow @mannrobinson  --- This episode is sponsored by · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like ...

Filmmakers Making Quarantine Work Part 2

April 10, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MB

We sit down with the cast of Revival! to talk about the making of their Easter movie special and how they've had to pivot in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The one and only- T'Keymah Crystal Kehmáh (In Living Color, That's So Raven, Cosby) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/behind-the-scenes8/message

T'Keymah Crystal Kehmáh - BEHIND THE SCENES, Filmmakers Making Quarantine Work Part 2

April 10, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

We sit down with the cast of Revival! to talk about the making of their Easter movie special and how they've had to pivot in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The one and only- T'Keymah Crystal Kehmáh (In Living Color, That's So Raven, Cosby) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/support

Harry Lennix- BEHIND THE SCENES, Filmmakers Making Quarantine Work

April 08, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

We sit down with the cast of Revival! to talk about the making of their Easter movie special and how they've had to pivot in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Alicia & Chad Cooper (Justice On Trial) Harry Lennix (Blacklist, The Five Heartbeats, Matrix Reloaded& Revolution ) T'Keymah Crystal Kehmah (In Living Color, That's So Raven, Cosby) and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-scenes80/message Support this podcast: https://podcast...

Filmmakers Making Quarantine Work

April 08, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

We sit down with the cast of Revival! to talk about the making of their Easter movie special and how they've had to pivot in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Alicia & Chad Cooper (Justice On Trial) Harry Lennix (Blacklist, The Five Heartbeats, Matrix Reloaded& Revolution ) T'Keymah Crystal Kehmah (In Living Color, That's So Raven, Cosby) and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/behind-the-scenes8/message