What does it really take to survive — and thrive — as an independent filmmaker?
In this powerful episode of A Conversation with Host Floyd Marshall Jr., we sit down with Nigerian-American filmmaker and Black Film Space co-founder Lande Yoosuf to unpack her journey from MTV executive to fearless indie creator.
Lande shares the career setback that changed everything, the truth about industry gatekeeping, and how she built Black Film Space into a national nonprofit supporting Black filmmakers across the diaspora. She opens up about confidence, childhood trauma, creative fear, and stepping fully into her identity as an artist.
We also dive into:
• Leaving corporate media to pursue independent film
• Navigating racism and industry bias
• Building community for emerging filmmakers
• The making of her supernatural short White Agbada
• Why now is the time for a Pan-African creative renaissance
If you're an aspiring filmmaker, writer, producer, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom, honesty, and inspiration.
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