BLACK AMERICA IS...

Episode 10: A deep dive with Loria King and Avril Z Speaks on their newly premiered film installation project 'Black America Is...'. In this special conversation with the Director and Executive Producer of the project, Isotta asks about the genesis of the installation's evolution, its mission, and the future of the project. Loria and Avril share how they conceived of the project, and go into detail on the filming techniques they employed to create a unique portrayal of "what it means to be black in America and in this world right now". They also discuss the premiere of 'Black America Is...' and how they designed the work as an experiential and interactive installation. Part 2 of their conversation (coming later in S04) delves into Avril and Loria's creative relationship and tips they share for emerging artists looking to collaborate and work in the film industry. Show Notes:Welcome to this week’s episode of Art Is... a podcast for artists where Loria King & Avril Z Speaks, Director and Executive Producer on their film installation project, Black America Is…, explore what it means to be black in America. Their project originates at their mutual alma mater Columbia University as they interview their peers and then move on into the Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA metro areas. Black America Is… documents various forms of black identity and explores the true human experiences behind the seminal phrase: ‘diversity & inclusion'. What is inclusion? Everybody carries different life experiences that shape who they are, so is there a blanket term for everyone to identify with? Black America Is… explores these questions through a series of interviews and then takes it one step further to involve the audience through an interactive installation. Join Isotta on today’s episode and find out how this isn’t just a film but an evolving interactive film installation project that you can participate in and contribute to.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:Self-identity goes beyond the color of your skinBringing a project to life from on-screen to in personRedefining what inclusion meansHow life experiences shape who you are as a personResources Mentioned:Black America Is… TrailerGuest InfoConnect with Loria King on Instagram and Twitter, and connect with Avril Z Speaks on Instagram, Twitter, and her website.Follow Us:Include links to where listeners can find you online:Our WebsiteInstagram | Isotta’s InstagramFacebookTwitterDonate | Music by Blue Dot Sessions | Cover art by Eleonora TucciSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations