The Truth In This Art Podcast - Conversations with Artists, Creatives, and Cultural Leaders

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Diana Jean Schemo: Investigative Journalism & Double Exposure Film Festival

 In this special Election Day episode of The Truth In This Art, join me as I sit down with Diana Jean Schemo, co-founder of 100Reporters and the visionary behind Double Exposure, America’s first and only film festival dedicated to the exciting intersection between investigative j ...  Show more

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Diana Jean Schemo: Investigative Journalism & Double Exposure Film Festival

 In this special Election Day episode of The Truth In This Art, join me as I sit down with Diana Jean Schemo, co-founder of 100Reporters and the visionary behind Double Exposure, America’s first and only film festival dedicated to the exciting intersection between investigative j ...  Show more

Lea Anderson on the Chilling Power of Horror & Monster Theory

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, I had the pleasure of speaking with horror scholar and freelance writer, Lea Anderson. Lea's work, especially at the intersection of Black feminism and monster theory, brings a fascinating and unique perspective to the genre. We dive into ...  Show more

Gigi Murakami: The Queen of Black Horror Manga on Blending Japanese and American Styles

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I sit down with Gigi Murakami, the Queen of Black Horror Manga. Gigi is an Ignatz-nominated mangaka, illustrator, and writer from New York City. Her work masterfully blends Japanese manga with vintage American pulp and comic aesthetics, c ...  Show more

Keith Dukes & Tony Diallo on Building Pixalfest and Fostering Community Through Film

In this episode, I sit down with Keith Dukes III and Tony Diallo, the creative forces behind Pixalfest, a short film festival in Washington, DC, that showcases the work of young filmmakers. We discuss the origins of Pixalfest, its mission to provide filmmakers a space to test and ...  Show more

Katie Pumphrey: Ultra-Marathon Open Water Swimmer and Visual Artist

In this episode, I interview ultra-marathon open water swimmer and visual artist Katie Pumphrey. Katie's work explores the connections between human instincts, play, and the influence of her swimming career on her abstract paintings, sculptures, and installations. As the first pe ...  Show more