The Akils on Jumpstarting Your Career in Screenwriting
Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil brought some tips on screenwriting to the American Black Film Festival this past weekend. In their Q&A-filled Industry Coaching...
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[VIDEO] “Being Mary Jane” Producer Mara Brock Akil Gets Real About Passion and Money
Mara Brock Akil sat down with BE Senior Editor Stacey Tisdale and shared how she sustained herself financially before hitting the big leagues and why...
Mara and Salim Akil, Chris Spencer and Janine Sherman Barrois Talk Life of a Showrunner
Hollywood's leading creators, producers and writers talk about the key to their success at the American Black Film Festival....
‘Sparkle’ Producer Debra Martin Chase Reflects on Career & Whitney
Hollywood veteran Debra Martin Chase shares her trade secrets on moviemaking and adapting to the times as she preps Sparkle for release...
Casting Director Tracy “Twinkie†Byrd on Sparkle, Jordin Sparks & Success
Sparkle casting director Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd shares her techniques on grooming stars like Jordin Sparks, Laz Alonso, and Columbus Short...
Salim & Mara Brock Akil on ‘The Game’ & ‘Sparkle’ Remake
On the eve of the season 5 premiere of BET's The Game, producers Salim & Mara Brock Akil speak on their career and upcoming Sparkle...