We spoke to veteran actress, Kim Fields, on Monday, about her experience working in the world of entertainment, along with her new gig hosting BET.com’s and Centric’s Lens on Talent: A Johnson & Johnson Filmmakers Challenge, the short film showcase for emerging African American filmmakers competing to win a chance to air their film on BET or Centric. The new season of Lens on Talent premiered Sunday, Sept. 12 and will run on Sunday’s this Fall. Lens is not BET’s only foray into the world of filmmaking this month. The network is also the presenting sponsor of the 2010 Urban World Film Festival, which starts today and runs through Sept. 19. The Festival will screen 71 features, documentaries, and short films that are relevant to a multicultural community.
In part 1 of our interview with Fields, she expounded upon her work as a director on House of Payne and Meet the Browns at Tyler Perry Studios. In part 2, she talks about the importance of supporting new filmmakers and providing outlets for their artistic expression.
Shannon Lanier contributed to the production of this article.
BlackEnterprise.com: Why do you think it’s so important to have an outlet as a filmmaker?
Kim Fields: There are so many stories to tell and so many different ways to tell wonderful stories. The idea of supporting filmmakers and new filmmakers–and that does not necessarily mean young filmmakers–is making sure you give the filmmaker the opportunity to tell his or
Where can people go to apply for Lens on Talent? What do they win?
This project started out as the short film showcase
What will they win?
Up to $100,000. That money is basically for them to create another short film that will air on BET and Centric. They
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