In support of Black Business Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to highlight a couple of Black owned businesses specific to the film industry! Take a look… CC...
Author - Marissa Zeno
Most known for his edgy, and complex acting career Michael Kenneth Williams began his journey into the entertainment industry as a dancer. Although he did have a rough...
As the film and television industry continues to strive for more diversity and inclusion, we thought it might be time to spotlight some up-and-coming directors who...
Editorial, Resources, Television, The Reel Effect
Pose On FX Assistant Director, Larry McGee, Talks Filming Final Season And New Directing Role
Live, work, POSE! On May 17th 2018 FX premiered the instantly iconic series Pose. Created by Ryan Murphy and Janet Mock, the series followed the lives of several...
Since the beginning, music festivals have been the pinnacle of community and celebration; music, style, and talent across all mediums. In his directorial debut Amir...
Pride is defined as “a high or inordinate opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority.” For some, June is much more than rainbows and parades, and...
Film, Special Events, Television, The Reel Effect
Happy Father’s Day! Notable Single Fathers in Film and Television
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s the time of year where we show thanks and appreciation for all the father figures in our lives. In this list, we give special shout outs...
Television, The Reel Effect
ABC’s “Soul of A Nation” Completes Its Series About Black America Tuesday Night
Moving through a bitter and ongoing pandemic into the biggest surge of social justice protests, the summer of 2020 was eye opening to say the least. For the first time...
Every month The Reel Effect gives you the only list you need for April television and movies releases starring black talent! This month we have 13 projects, each...
Television, The Reel Effect
Stephen A. Smith’s “Black Excellence” Docu-series On HBCU’s Is Announced
Within the last 20 years, there have only been a few major movies or documentaries that give any insight into life at Historically Black Colleges or Universities...