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A Conversation With host Floyd Marshall JrAuthor: Floyd Marshall Jr.
A Conversation With, with host Floyd Marshall Jr, is for and about real independent filmmakers. We're going to sit back and chat with content creators doing amazing things and making their mark in the world of independent film and beyond. We're going to find out what makes these people exceptional creators in their spaces and we hope that you take something from our conversation and start your own. To your success! Language: en Genres: Film Interviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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ACW EPS 157 - Rewriting the Hollywood Playbook for Black Creators (with Tracey Baker-Simmons)
Episode 157
Tuesday, 4 November, 2025
In this episode of A Conversation with Floyd Marshall Jr. & Co-host Okema T. Moore, we sit down once again with Tracey Baker-Simmons — a 30+ year entertainment industry veteran, executive producer, and pioneer of reality television. From music videos and independent film to creating the iconic series Being Bobby Brown starring Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, Tracey has seen Hollywood transform from the inside out — and she’s evolved right alongside it. Today, Hollywood is shifting again — studios consolidating, content pipelines tightening, AI reshaping workflows, and global production strategies changing the landscape. But is Hollywood really “dying,” or is it simply reinventing itself?Tracey breaks down:Why major brands are building their own studio infrastructuresHow creators can adapt and stay competitiveWhy ownership and education are becoming the new power currenciesHow to position yourself and your projects for the next era of film and televisionWhether you’re a filmmaker, aspiring producer, digital storyteller, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is a masterclass in mindset, strategy, and longevity in a rapidly evolving industry.🎧 Tune in and learn how to stay ahead of the shift — not behind it.====================Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective:ifapfilmcollective.comConnect With Floyd Marshall Jr:instagram.com/floydmarshalljrtiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0








