The Muse No.8
Writers on their sources of inspiration – Contributed by Andrew Burrows-Trotman, Sundance Collab Advisor (The Porter, Frankie Drake Mysteries)
CBC, BET+ commission The Porter
Annmarie Morais and Marsha Greene are showrunners on the Sienna Films and Inferno Pictures-produced drama about a group of railway workers who unite to form the world’s first Black union.
AFI Alumni Score Nominations and Wins at the 38th Film Independent Spirit Awards
Film Independent recently revealed the film and television winners for the 2023 Spirit Awards at a ceremony on March 4, 2023, in Santa Monica, CA. Celebrating its 38th year
‘The Porter’ Creators Talk Black Representation and Canadian TV’s Culture Shift: “It’s a Pretty Powerful Moment”
Co-creator Annmarie Morais and director Charles Officer talk to The Hollywood Reporter about the behind-the-scenes support for cast and crew while striving for authenticity with the pioneering CBC and BET+ civil rights drama
Q&A: ‘If We Left’ Producer & Screenwriter on Bringing Real Life Heroes to the Screen
Script Magazine speaks with the producer and screenwriter of ‘If We Left’ about collaboration and the challenges of bringing a heartfelt real-life story to the screen.
Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Bear lead 2023 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations: See the full list
Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh, and Regina Hall all received nominations, as did Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edibiri, and Himesh Patel.
“A Day In The Life” With Screenwriter Andrew Burrows-Trotman
My first date with Andrew Burrows-Trotman ( aka ABT) was almost our last. Don’t get me wrong, I was into him but one thing I can’t stand or abide is a messy man and lord was he ever messy!
‘The Porter’: Aml Ameen, Ronnie Rowe Jr, Mouna Traoré To Headline CBC/BET+ Railway Worker Series
Canadian public broadcaster CBC and BET+ have set the headline cast for The Porter, an original drama series about a group of 1920s railway workers
Alfre Woodard Boards ‘The Porter’ CBC/BET+ Railway Worker Series
Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Alfre Woodard is set for a recurring role in BET+/CBC’s The Porter, an original drama series about a group of 1920s railway workers