film industry

Hollywood’s newest talent agency — BYBS

Headed by Christopher Young and Tay Smith two African-American men poised to step into Hollywood with their eyes wide open and their roster of talent bursting. Hooray for Hollywood That screwy ballyhooey Hollywood Where any office boy or young mechanic Can be a panic With just a good looking pan And any barmaid Can be a star maid If she dances with or without a fan Hooray for Hollywood Where you’re terrific if you’re even good   Lyricist Richard A. Whiting wrote the lyrics to the song Horray for Hollywood which, even after all these years, provides a glimpse into how

Film Director Damani Baker on “The House on CoCo Road”

Film Director Damani Baker talks about THE HOUSE ON COCO ROAD, an intimate documentary exploration of heritage and history against the backdrop of a brewing Afro-centric revolution as the U.S. government prepares to invade the island nation of Grenada. A captivating story of a woman who risks the lives of herself and her young children in pursuit of liberty. First hand accounts from activists Angela Davis, Fania Davis and Fannie Haughton weave together director Damani Baker’s family portrait of Utopian dreams, resistance and civil unrest with a film score composed by music luminary Meshell Ndegeocello.
Reporter: Brittany K. Jackson

Ava Duvernay GeniusTalks

Ava Duvernay talks about her multiple projects, from Queen Sugar to her upcoming Disney movie: A Wrinkle in Time.

Belize Summons Hollywood as Film Destination

The Sentinel meets with Belize’s Film Commissioner Niguel Miguel, Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Patrick Faber and General Consul of Belize Roland Yorke to discuss plans to make the tropical Afro-Centric country a prime film production destination. – Interviews held at the 3rd Annual Belize Film Commission Luncheon in Pacific Palisades.

Debra Lee Speaks on Women in Media at BET “PRE” Gala

Watch as we catch up with BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee during “PRE”, Lee’s exclusive BET Awards Dinner for the 17th Annual BET Awards held at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on June 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA.
Host: Brittany K. Jackson

The Issa Rae of Christianity: LaCora Stephens Talks Film “Dating & Waiting”

LaCora Stephens is not only the creator and host of “The YES Show”, she’s recently morphed into the self-proclaimed “Issa Rae of Christianity” with her latest short film “Dating and Waiting”, an intimate project that pushes the boundaries of what it means to be Christian in today’s fast-paced world of dating.

Reporter/Videographer: Brittany K. Jackson

Exclusive: Sanaa Lathan Talks “Shots Fired” & the Art of Acting

Watch as the Los Angeles Sentinel captures an exclusive interview with “Love and Basketball” actress Sanaa Lathan, who dishes on her latest role in the Fox drama series “Shots Fired” as a criminal investigator following the racially charged shootings of two children, one black, one white. The actress also shares her journey as an actress and encourages young artists to persevere in their craft. Reporter/Videographer: Brittany K. Jackson

Legendary TV & Film Hairstylist Kenneth Walker Shows No Signs of Stopping

Recently, the Sentinel sat down in an exclusive interview with legendary hairstylist Kenneth Walker, who’s styled for some of America’s most prominent stars. Walker, whose niche is hair design for TV & Film, has done hairstyles for a number of thespians including Marla Gibbs, Denzel Washington, Julia Roberts, Bill Duke, Viola Davis, Janet Jackson, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Ealy, Laurence Fishburne and more.
Correspondent: Brittany K. Jackson