#ChrisGuinn

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On June 27, 2019 at the Angelika Film Center & Cafe in Dallas, TX... Gentlemen Jack presents the #RealToReel festival! Real To Reel celebrates new African American voices in film. This event was extremy eye opening and inspiring! Learning about the up and coming (Black) filmmakers and to watch their stories come to life was beautiful, intricate art. This year, three filmmakers were selected to display their work in the cinema, followed by a panel discussion featuring actor Lance Gross.

Through film, viewers met J. Rhodes; a music producer from Oak Cliff, Texas, who directed “Metronome.” The short film takes us back in time during certain events the producer experienced. From creating beats in a living room, to sitting in award ceremonies with other producers, and back to current moments. The visual, mostly filled with music, takes viewers down a spiral of pivotal timeline of the producers journey.

Viewers also met Cydell Addison, who is from Louisiana and completed film school in Burbank, CA. Her short film “Conflicted” was about the struggles her father faced while living in New Orleans, becoming a police officer, trying to provide for his family, and also protect his mother. The financial struggles he found himself in, ultimately led him to turn to the streets. Hustling was the best way out of his bind, as the story ends in a “to be continued” closure.

Lastly, viewers met Chris Guinn from Atlanta, TX. Chris studied Mass Communication at Texas State University. “Black Trump Card” is the title of his short film. The complex, yet intriguing film pulled viewers in, because no one knew what was going to happen next! In the film, Black influencers were bribed financially by the government to tell stories of Trump that would help him win the election. This storyline was extremely captivating and thought provoking, one may think the events took place, then again... did it happen?

During the panel discussion, attendees were given the opportunity to ask questions to the directors and Lance Gross. While a lot of advice was shared across the room for aspiring actors and directors, a viewer asked Lance Gross “How does he pick scripts?” He answered,

“I always look for material that’s going to challenge me. I look for projects that move me, because, so often we (Black people) get really bad scripts.” -Lance Gross

While this is true, independent directors are being given the opportunity to showcase their art, their story, and their truths on the #RealToReel platform. Gentlemen Jack has created this event to shine light on the rising filmmakers and I look forward to what these creatives will do in the future—

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Happy Birthday @Tophytoes916! His birthday is actually on Christmas.. but we celebrated today! Happy birthday #ChrisGuinn we love you bro! #thisdudeRips

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Still stacking clips... Team rider #chrisguinn @tophytoes916 killing it on the #castcrew! #Boardwarrior #bwchaptertwo #heshtags #skatelife #metrogrammed #supportskateboarding

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If you haven't seen our first full length Chapter One.. It just went live on BoardWarrior.com! Go peep and share with your friends! #heshtags #skatelife #metrogrammed #bwchapterone #Boardwarrior #skidmarkskatemag #transworldskate #trinomercado #kennyprattico #zakshaner #chrisguinn #keithhalterman #derekmaves #supportskateboarding #bwchaptertwo coming soon!!