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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 159 - What Filmmaking Really Costs: Cori Robinson on Survival, Legacy & Creative Longevity
Episode 159
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
What does it really take to make a meaningful film when the story is personal, the journey is long, and the stakes are real?In this powerful episode of A Conversation with Host Floyd Marshall Jr., host Floyd Marshall Jr. and co-host Okema T. Moore sit down with Cori Robinson — singer, actress, and executive producer — for an unfiltered conversation every filmmaker needs to hear.Cori Robinson shares her real journey through the creative industry, from early artistic breakthroughs to moments of survival, self-doubt, and resilience. She opens up about sleeping at the YMCA, navigating the realities of independent filmmaking, and what it means to carry the responsibility of telling a story rooted in legacy.At the center of this episode is Cori’s work as Executive Producer of the documentary I Was Born This Way, which explores the life and legacy of Carl Bean — Motown recording artist, minister, activist, and the original voice behind the anthem that later inspired Lady Gaga. Cori discusses what it means to protect truth, integrity, and humanity when telling a story that belongs not just to history, but to family.This conversation is especially valuable for:Independent filmmakersDocumentary directors and producersFilm festival creatorsStorytellers navigating long production timelinesCreatives balancing purpose, survival, and sustainabilityTopics covered include:The unseen emotional and financial costs of filmmakingWhy some films take years — and why that mattersHow to keep going when the industry tests your resolveStory ownership, legacy, and ethical storytellingAdvice Cori wishes she had earlier in her careerThis episode isn’t about overnight success.It’s about endurance, responsibility, and why some stories demand to be told — no matter how long it takes.If you’re a filmmaker questioning whether the journey is worth it, this conversation will remind you why you started.================Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective:ifapfilmcollective.comConnect With Floyd Marshall Jr:instagram.com/floydmarshalljrtiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0
