On this episode Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik talks with Writer/Producer/Director/Professor Dr. Tyrone Dixon. The two talk about Tyrone's start in the film business, working on such films as "Panther," "Lord of Illusions," "Hard Eight," "Boogie Nights" and more. Also discussed, Tyrone's work with Debbie Allen on WE TV, working on the hit film "Roll Bounce," teaching at Texas Southern University and some exciting new projects! It's all here in one cozy hour- thanks for listening!
IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW...
Dr. Tyrone D. Dixon graduated from the American Film Institute (AFI) in the Producing Program. Has produced and directed music videos and short films while as an executive for Russell Simmons' Def Pictures. Tyrone was a producer and director on Emmy nominated TV show "Cool Women" with Executive Producer Debbie Allen. Tyrone acted as Line Producer on the production of the Oscar nominated documentary "Tupac Resurrection." Tyrone produced and directed the award wining documentary "8 Wheels And Some Soul Brotha Music" as well as a Producer for the hit film "Roll Bounce." Tyrone is presently attached to direct the Dikajada Films project SCOUTS, The chronicles of Troop 242. A coming of age comedy about a struggling troop, produced by Preston Holmes. Tyrone recently earned a PhD in Media Psychology and continues To teach film production at Texas Southern University.
