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  I was delighted to reunite with Gina Price-Bythewood, a groundbreaking filmmaker who has been pushing the boundaries of the industry for years. Her film 'Love and Basketball' premiered at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles 20 years ago, and she has since become the director of 'The Woman King,' a film that I believe is a true masterpiece.  I was proud to introduce her to Deaf Talent® Media, a platform that provides consultation and deaf actors for filmmakers like herself.  Gina and her husband, Reggie, showcased their new film, MLK/X, at the Urban World Film Festival, cementing her status as a true innovator in the film industry. Instagram: MICA_Scoop  Reggie Rock Bythewood seen in the other photo is her husband. He is also a stellar director. They are the executive producers of Nat Geo's GENIUS: MLK/X, a new tv series. @urbanworldff @gpbmadeit @rockthefilm @deaftalentmedia @deaftalentcasting @mica_scoop  #MICAScoop #Media #Press #Film #DeafTalentMedia #

Tasia Jacobs, Jade Bryan, and Henry Martinez While attending the Urban World Film Festival this year, as an acting coach and talent manager of Deaf Talent®️ Casting, one of my biggest passions is to guide my talents in every aspect of their acting career in the entertainment and media worlds by placing them in an environment, such as a high pace event like this one where they can develop their potentials, creativity, and networking skills. They show that they can handle the challenges and pressures that come with it. They just have to be ready when to go, be visible, or are called to make an appearance. “A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you." — Bob Proctor Instagram:  MICA_Scoop  #MICAScoop #Media #Press #Film #DeafTalentMedia #UWFF #UW23 #FilmFestival #AMCTheatres #TimesSquare #NewYorkCity #urbanworldfilmfestival #DeafTalent®️ #ElevatingDeafTalent 

 Open Night Premiere for 'AMERICAN FICTION', Directed by Cord Jefferson, who is to Receive the "Visionary Award" at Urbanworld Film Festival tonight. Unfortunately, the movie is not accessible to deaf audiences. I intend to watch it and write my thoughts when it is available in captions. Meet the Urbanworld Festival Director, Karen McMullen and Head Film Curator, Tambay Obenson on the open night of @urbanworldff.  Actress, @mignon_fof is known for 42 Seconds (2018), @tylerperry’s Sistas, (BET) (2019) and Never Alone for Christmas (2023) during the open night at @urbanworldff.  #MICAScoop #Media #Press #AmericanFiction #Film #DeafTalentMedia #UWFF #UW23 #FilmFestival #SVATheater #Chelsea #NewYorkCity #urbanworldfilmfestival @urbanworldff 

  When we were unable to secure interpreters for the panel, we turned to an Otter voice recognition app to listen to the speakers. It was not reliable. It was missing some information.  However, this solution had its drawbacks, as it raised questions about the role of AI in the interpreting profession. We left the panel early because the AI-generated interpretation felt impersonal and lacked the emotional depth that a human interpreter would have provided. This experience demonstrates why SAG-AFTRA advocated against the use of AI-generated systems to replace human actors, as they cannot replicate the emotional authenticity that humans bring to a performance. Next Generation Content Creation" presented by OpenAI OpenAI + Urbanworld partnered to create a special program, The OpenAI Creator Lab, supporting three creators (ages 18-25) to engage in training and mentorship with ascending filmmakers who have been using AI to create pitches for short films and series. Kicking off with a c

With Actor, Zahn McClarnon (Marvel's Echo) To celebrate the casting of Artemis Salazar in my upcoming TV pilot, 'What Somalia Wants,' I graciously invited her to accompany me to the AMC NETWORKS Better Call Saul Emmy Awards Brunch, held at the sophisticated Lavio Ristorante in Beverly Hills, California, on January 14. The event presented an array of exquisite culinary options, an atmosphere alive with excitement, and an assembly of high-profile attendees, making it a memorable occasion for both Artemis and myself.   Instagram:  MICA_Scoop  Thank you, Ronnessah Phylow and Flo McHenry for interpreting the network event.  We would like to extend our gratitude to AMC Networks for inviting us to this event. We are eager to strengthen our partnership with Deaf Talent Creative Lab® (DTCL) and Deaf Talent®️ Media & Entertainment Consulting (DTMEC) to promote greater inclusion and diversity in the media industry. #DTMEC #AMCNetworks #BetterCallSaul #DeafTalentMedia #DeafTalent®️