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Micheaux MissionMISSION LOGS: The Best Man (1999) with Tia WhitfieldThe Best of The Micheaux Mission presents one of Len's favorite episodes—their 2019 review of writer-director Malcolm Lee's classic THE BEST MAN—featuring one of his favorite guests, Tia Whitfield of Sunkissed Media. Trust us—this will change your perspective on this classic star-studded romantic comedy forever.Check out what Tia and her partner Shameka Sawyer are doing for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and women artists, influencers, and content creators at Sunkissed.artSubscribe to the Mission on YouTube Rate & Review The Mission on Appl...2025-04-011h 43
Germantown Info Hub HourVernon Park, Street Movies, and Ride NW Philly | 8.1.24Angela Miles discusses how Friends of Vernon Park and other Friends groups create their programming, and Shameka Sawyer of 5Shorts Project discusses her film screening at Street Movies in Vernon Park.
Arianne Neromiliotis of Ride NW Philly discusses the Transit Equity Ambassador program under the Save The Train coalition.2024-08-0151 min
Educator's PlaybookGun ViolenceIn this timely episode of the Educator's Playbook, we confront the pervasive issue of gun violence and its reverberating effects across K-12 education. With an alarming 44,367 gun violence deaths reported in the US last year, of which 1,686 were children and teens, the weight of this crisis is palpable in classrooms across the nation. As educators and students grapple with the grief and trauma stemming from these tragedies, the question arises: How does the education community navigate such turbulent waters? Joining the conversation is Jasmine Marshall-Butler, who shares insights from her Ph.D. research on the profound effect that losing s...2023-09-2632 min
Adeptus On AirThe Five Shorts Project with Shameka Sawyer | Creating Accessible Filmmaking to Amplify Emerging VoicesToday on Adeptus On-Air, host Michael Hoffman chats with Shameka Sawyer, executive director of the 5 Shorts Project, a non-profit dedicated to nurturing local filmmakers on their creative journeys. Shameka guides Michael through the mission of the 5 Shorts Project, sharing how it empowers underrepresented filmmakers through invaluable mentorships, abundant resources, and a dedicated platform for showcasing their finished films. She shares the process of crafting short films, and the skill set participants acquire under the guidance of 5 Shorts. Listen in to learn about the filmmaking process at 5 Shorts, Shameka's candid reflections on the pros and cons of social media in the...2023-09-0734 min
2BD - 2 Be Determined[EP. 59] Fostering Filmmakers (ft. Shameka Sawyer)Shameka Sawyer of the 5 Shorts Project joins the podcast to detail some of the work that they do in order to help aspiring video makers and storytellers see their vision actualized. We also talk more about "Bout Mine" a short documentary produced by the youth impacrted by gun violence in Philly.
To see more of their upcoming work, check out 5shorts.org
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Bridging PhillyFlashpoint: Ertz Family Foundation efforts to deliver social change to North PhiladelphiaThis week Flashpoint meets up with the Ertz Family Foundation to hear their latest project initiative with the Grace and Peace Community Fellowship building. Executive Director Lisa Ertz and Program Director Manager Kiersten Ferguson tell us how the House of Hope Project plans to develop and implement critical resources and services to the North Philadelphia community.Our Newsmaker of the week is the founder of Urban Kings & Queens, Inc. Haneef Hill is bringing together communities from across Philadelphia and surrounding areas, and he’s using sports and education to do it.The Philly Rising Changemaker hi...2021-12-1438 min
Ghouls Next DoorGRWM Interview with Filmmaker Shameka SawyerGhouls chat with filmmaker, Shameka Sawyer about their social media short horror film, GRWM.2021-11-2359 min
Germantown Info Hub HourUrban Health Lab & Shameka Sawyer (11/11/21)Maleka speaks to Nichole Thomas from the Urban Health Lab. Maleka & Rasheed listen to Shameka Sawyer's Germantown Voices narrative.2021-11-1244 min
Germantown VoicesShameka SawyerMillions died from the Coronavirus, and the death count is still rising. But while the world centered their focus on a pandemic, gun-violence was also taking lives in cities like Philadelphia.
Shameka Sawyer lost her brother last year to gun violence—she shares how her film-making skills and brother’s rap career as TANCH led her to create a documentary.
Produced by Nichole Currie2021-09-0205 min
The Junk and Jam HourAward-Winning Filmmaker and Founder of the Black-Owned and Operated 5 Shorts Project - Shameka SawyerAward Winning Filmmaker, Producer, Entrepreneur and Founder and Creative Director of the Black-Owned, Operated – Film, Video and Theater Production Organization 5 Shorts Project, Shameka Sawyer joins the Junk and Jam Hour and shares her incredible journey into filmmaking, which was sparked by the heartbreaking loss of her eldest brother; her dedication to helping other screenwriters and playwrights realize their own filmmaking aspirations; and her inspiring work of offering education in the craft of video production to young, talented, teenage black girls from Philadelphia - as Founder of Being Me: Careers Behind the Camera. Shameka talks about being raised in...2021-04-1058 min
Philadelphia Community PodcastWhat's Going On: Crohn's & Colitis, End Road Kills PA, PhillyCam and NJ Voter InfoLiving with a chronic illness can be stressful and overwhelming. For those living with Crohn’s and Colitis it can get in the way of living a full life. We’ll talk with Saul Laurence, Chairman of the Board of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Philadelphia/ Delaware Chapter about the disease and how his organization is offering support and hope . www.philadelphia@crohnscolitisfoundation.org Did you know that PA ranks number three in animal vehicle collisions? I speak with Kennerly Clay Founder of End Road Kills PA and Deb Welter, licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator. https://www.endroa...2020-10-3030 min
The Expert Process podcastThe Expert Process Podcast, Episode 22, Part 4, the Independent Film Association of Philadelphia's "A Conversation With..." series Feb.This is part three of a 4 part episode of "A Conversation With..." highlighting the struggles and triumphs of women in film. The panel is put on each month by the Independent Film Association of Philadelphia and Executive Director Floyd Marshall Jr.
The panelists in this episode series are writer/ producer/ director Christina Faith, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Jesabelle Montero, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Tiffany Yancey, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Shameka Sawyer, and documentary film producer/ festival programmer for the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival Chrystal Sotomayor.
Tune in for some really insightful information this group of...2020-03-1145 min
The Expert Process podcastThe Expert Process Podcast, Episode 21, Part 3, the Independent Film Association of Philadelphia's "A Conversation With..." series Feb. 2020This is part three of a 4 part episode of "A Conversation With..." highlighting the struggles and triumphs of women in film. The panel is put on each month by the Independent Film Association of Philadelphia and Executive Director Floyd Marshall Jr.
The panelists in this episode series are writer/ producer/ director Christina Faith, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Jesabelle Montero, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Tiffany Yancey, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Shameka Sawyer, and documentary film producer/ festival programmer for the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival Chrystal Sotomayor.
Tune in for some really insightful information this group of...2020-03-0425 min
The Expert Process podcastThe Expert Process Podcast, Episode 20, part 2, the Independent Film Association of Philadelphia's "A Conversation With..." series Feb. 2020This is part two of a 4 part episode of "A Conversation With..." highlighting the struggles and triumphs of women in film. The panel is put on each month by the Independent Film Association of Philadelphia and Executive Director Floyd Marshall Jr. The panelists in this episode series are writer/ producer/ director Christina Faith, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Jesabelle Montero, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Tiffany Yancey, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Shameka Sawyer, and documentary film producer/ festival programmer for the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival Chrystal Sotomayor.
Tune in for some really insightful information this group of ladies has t...2020-02-2722 minThe Expert Process podcastThe Expert Process Podcast, Episode 19, the Independent Film Association of Philadelphia's "A Conversation With..." series Feb. 2020Join us for "A Conversation With..." the award-winning straight talk series produced by the Independent Film Association of Philadelphia and Floyd Marshall Jr.
This 4 part episode of "A Conversation With..." highlights the struggles and triumphs of women in film. The panel is put on each month by the Independent Film Association of Philidelphia and Executive Director Floyd Marshall Jr. The panelists in this episode series are writer/ producer/ director Christina Faith, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Jesabelle Montero, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Tiffany Yancey, actor/ writer/ producer/ director Shameka Sawyer, and documentary film producer/ festival programmer for the...2020-02-2237 min
Northwest Philly NeighborsShameka Sawyer - Coaching Aspiring FilmmakersEvery year Shameka Sawyer leads 5-10 aspiring filmmakers through all phases of creating a short film. Participants create a film in 6 months, even with day jobs and no prior experience — an alternative to years of full-time film school.Shameka is everything you’d want in a coach: confident, supportive, lighthearted, patient, and direct. Enjoy her stories from 6 seasons of filmmaking as she takes us through an impressive set of stages and skills — scriptwriting, casting actors, finding crew, scouting locations, rehearsing, planning shots, lighting, sound, directing actors, editing, music, distribution — and the crazy things that happen along the way...2019-09-0455 min
Northwest Philly NeighborsShameka Sawyer - Coaching Aspiring FilmmakersEvery year Shameka Sawyer leads 5-10 aspiring filmmakers through all phases of creating a short film. Participants create a film in 6 months, even with day jobs and no prior experience — an alternative to years of full-time film school.Shameka is everything you’d want in a coach: confident, supportive, lighthearted, patient, and direct. Enjoy her stories from 6 seasons of filmmaking as she takes us through an impressive set of stages and skills — scriptwriting, casting actors, finding crew, scouting locations, rehearsing, planning shots, lighting, sound, directing actors, editing, music, distribution — and the crazy things that happen along the way....2019-09-0455 min
Black Tribbles371 - The 5 Shorts ProjectThe Tribbles give their take on the Jussie Smollett incident, among other things, before welcoming producer/director SHAMEKA SAWYER and her moviemaking friends to chat the 5th annual FIVE SHORT FILMS PROJECT.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message2019-02-221h 59
The Creative OutsidersEp. 28 - Shameka S.L. Sawyer : Creative Director
Shameka S.L. Sawyer is the founder and Creative Director of the 5 Shorts Project. Founded in 2013, the 5 Shorts Project assists aspiring filmmakers with creating a short film. Once films are completed, the project hosts a free community screening and the films air on local television via Comcast and Verizon. All participants - actors, cast, and crew are eligible to receive IMDb credit. To date, the 5 Shorts Project has produced 20 short films in 4 years.
On This Episode We Chat About:
What is 5 shorts project?
How she is building a community in film
Working as a DP
Avoiding the mean girl role...2018-06-0637 min
Ep. 28 - Shameka S.L. Sawyer : Creative DirectorShameka S.L. Sawyer is the founder and Creative Director of the 5 Shorts Project. Founded in 2013, the 5 Shorts Project assists aspiring filmmakers with creating a short film. Once films are completed, the project hosts a free community screening and the films air on local television via Comcast and Verizon. All participants - actors, cast, and crew are eligible to receive IMDb credit. To date, the 5 Shorts Project has produced 20 short films in 4 years.
On This Episode We Chat About:
What is 5 shorts project?
How she is building a community in film
Working as a DP
Avoiding the mean girl...2018-06-0637 min