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Yasmin Rants!: Getting Monkeys Off My Back!
I’m in the library today working diligently to finish the rough cut on my new documentary. Man, I have gone through so much to get this film to this stage. I don’t like to paint a picture like everything always goes right in my life because that is simply not true. Instead, I like to [...]
New Yasmin Shiraz Film Interview on Peoplegogy
Here’s a link to a new interview that I did with Peoplegogy. I spoke about my vision as a film director. It was a lot of fun. Thanks to Will for making this happen! Since I’m talking about vision and film, I had to put a photo of me and Spike on the site! I [...]
I’ll be on Urban Film Radio Tonight @ 7:30p EST
I’ll be on Urban Film Radio tonight at 7:30p EST discussing my new film, They Call Me Dae. If you can listen in, please do. Here’s the link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/06psp And here’s the link to They Call Me Dae. Check out our trailer…
Tags: fighting, girl, teen bully, They Call Me Dae, Urban Film Radio
Yasmin Parties! Gotta Support My Fellow Filmmakers!
I was in NYC last night to support Stuart Films’ 3 year anniversary party. I had a fantastic time. I had the opportunity to meet Vladimir Versailles who played “Cedric” in Mooz-lum. I had such a wonderful time. Vlad has wonderful energy! If you haven’t seen it already, please go to see the movie, Mooz-lum. [...]
Tags: african american film, director, krystal farris, mooz-lum, naza usher, They Call Me Dae, vladimir versailles
Congrats on Big Mommas for being #5 on the weekend box office!
I want to congratulate the Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son team helmed by Martin Lawrence and Brandon T. Jackson for coming in #5 on the weekend box office this weekend. Congrats!
Black Swan: I Saw It, Here are my thoughts…
I’m bout to see Black Swan, finally! I’m pretty excited. I know I’m late, but I had my own movie that I was writing,directing and producing. If you’ve seen it already, leave me a comment and tell me what you thought. I heard it was off the hook. The trailer is below: My review: Here’s [...]
Tags: film, movie, natalie portman
Powerful Comments on They Call Me Dae (Trailer)
The comments for They Call Me Dae have been absolutely empowering. Here are what some of my friends and fans had to say after seeing the trailer: Nice job. You wrote & directed it ?!?!?! WOW… Keep going 4 yours. Keep Up The Good Work!!! – Nathalyone There is always a catalyst behind fear, anger, [...]
Tags: african american, film, girl fights
They Call Me Dae Trailer is LIVE! Check it out. Spread the word.
The trailer to new film, They Call Me Dae is live. It tells the story of Dae, a teen bully who boasts about her exploits. But when we take a good look at her life, we don’t know if Dae’s anger comes from simply hating other girls or drama from home. They Call Me Dae [...]
Tags: african american film director, cynthia mccright, female film director, Independent Film, naza usher, They Call Me Dae
Movie Mooz-lum Opens Today! You Must See It (Video)
The new movie, Mooz-lum opens today. If you call yourself a film lover, or a well read person or someone who knows whats going on in the world, then you absolutely must see it. Last night I attended the DC premiere of Mooz-lum, written and directed by Qasim Basir. I was riveted by the story. [...]
Tags: danny glover, dorrian missick, evan ross, mooz-lum, nia long, qasim basir, roger guenver smith
10 Things I Learned About Filmmaking in 2010
I became a full-fledged filmmaker in 2010. My film, Can She Be Saved was officially selected in 15 Film Festivals and picked up 4 awards along the way. While I was in my filmmaker glory, I was listening, learning and paying attention. And so, I want to share with you 10 Things I Learned About [...]
Tags: filmmaking, Halle Berry, hollywood reporter, sydney poitier
Must See Photo: Shot My First Narrative Film
Hello everyone. I’ve been gone for a while! For the past three weeks, I’ve been busy writing, casting, being in pre-production and actually shooting my first narrative film, They Call Me Dae. When I tell you that the experience was more than a dream come true, I mean it in every sense of the word. [...]
Tags: directed by Yasmin Shiraz, Independent Film, They Call Me Dae
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