E6 Narrative Shift: Floyd Kane, Follow Your True Calling

Episode 6: Floyd Kane, Follow Your True Calling

After a long period as a lawyer, Floyd Kane actualized his true calling to become the writer and producer he’d always wanted to be. In this episode, Floyd, creator of the acclaimed Diggstown series, describes how he overcame the roadblocks that have typically frustrated the careers of Black creatives and the factors and people that helped propel him forward. All too aware of the many people whose careers have been stymied by racism over many decades, Floyd also shares his personal commitment to opening doors and empowering others.

Aspiring Black creatives and senior executives who want to support greater inclusion in film and television will gain much from Natasha and Floyd’s frank and encouraging conversation.

Show Notes

Links

Floyd Kane – Biography – IMDb

https://www.circleblueentertainment.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/floyd-kane-57862433/?originalSubdomain=ca

A scholarship started by Floyd in honour of his mother and aunt, and to support students of African Nova Scotian descent aiming for careers in writing:

Edna and Velma Thomas Kane Scholarship – St Mary’s University

Across The Line (Official US Trailer)

Diggstown | Official Trailer

Honourable Mentions:

Black Women Film!

Black Screen Office

Reelworld Film Festival

Joan Jenkinson (@jenkinsonjoan) • Instagram photos and videos

Pearlena Igbokwe-Robinson (@pigrob46) • Instagram photos and videos

Michael Donovan – IMDb

Stephanie Azam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieazam/?originalSubdomain=ca

Andy Marshall
Andy Marshall – IMDb