The Prodigal Son returns from the urban jungle to tell his story! With special guest Antwan Smith

Redemption For Ex-Prisoners, The Actors Strike Debate & how 60,000 and a dream reaches millions of viewers. Who said you need gobs of money to make profound and good work that grabs the attention of an entire culture? Do you want to know how to make it happen? Stay tuned as we talk to one of Miami's leading up-and-coming & soon prominent filmmakers, Writers, and directors, Mr. Antwan Smith, as we dive into the meat of what it is to make a film! You don't want to miss this podcast. The director and writer Antwan Smith is a prolific filmmaker from Miami, FL, who has vast experience in creating cinema with a perspective that defiantly strays away from the cliché of most urban stories. (Haven't we all seen how those go.) He has the skills & vision to create a cinema that makes his audience think differently by uplifting his community and showing them that the power of their lives is within them by making the right decision. With a successful career, in 2012, he earned a nomination for "Best Director." He secured the coveted "Best Independent Film" accolade at the prestigious Best in Florida Awards, marking a triumphant start to his career with his debut independent masterpiece, "Bloodline: The Sibling Rivalry." His impressive journey continued as he clinched the coveted "Best Film" title at the Miami Urban Film Festival in both 2016 and 2018 for his exceptional works, "Fade Away" and "RealGoons." Most recently, in 2023, Smith achieved yet another milestone by securing the distinguished "Best Local Film" award at the Urban Film Festival for his indie gem, "Cuzo," a remarkable feat given the film's modest budget of $60,000, filmed against the vibrant backdrop of Miami. This feature was released in Tubi, hitting more than 1 million streamers quickly. It features renowned actors Glenn Plummer and Dennis LA White. Next is "Vendetta," set for a 2024 release, starring Grammy-nominated artist/actor Ky-Mani Marley, Paul Campbell, and Comedian Majah Hype. Smith is quickly becoming a prominent force in the industry.

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