The Dope Black Woman With The Dope 👁️ ✨
@colbieinez
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founder and creator of Dope Artistic Focus Films, LLC. Cinematographer. Director. Filmmaker. Member of @panonetwork
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You know I love what I do 💕🎥👩🏾🎬
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Ya favorite camera woman/ DP 🎥✨😘🎬
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I supposed to be off social media but ya girl just secured a 5 figure deal to DP an episodic TV show. Ain’t GOD good. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I am worthy of all what’s coming to me and GOD you really showing out!
Now my other goals are more attainable to achieve.
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Any directors out there that always wanted to work with a dope woman DP, holla at me. I love visually telling stories that are black girl/women centered. I’m itching to shoot more narratives which is my specialty 🩵🩵🩵.
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So I’m losing my shit right now. Ava is in the same theatre as me and the crew. She’s going to watch our film y’all. My heart is beating so fast I’m losing my shit right now. Tears are flowing. She’s two seats away from me. Omg omg omg.
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I DP’d my first big branded commercial today 😌
That’s all for now 😜🏀
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Just shot a 1 min short. And there’s so many layers. Just me, my camera and my thoughts. And I only relied on the natural light. I challenged myself not to overanalyze. Tryna see if i should drop it tonight.
Should I?? 👀👀👀
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I’ve met this dope woman in 2016 at a mixer. Finally for the first time I’ve gotten to cam op for her pilot. She’s been an inspiration to me in this industry.
@DrekaShevon
you are so amazing and I cannot wait to share space with you again. You are such a joy to be around and make
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Here it is:
Sharing my vulnerable thoughts about me and this industry.
I hope this inspires someone. As a DP, I usually do setups but I decided to just use natural light and challenged myself not to overthink!
Get out there and shoot something!
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Mannn s/o to my lighting and camera team who hustled. We literally had 4 hours to shoot this bar scene before they opened to the public. We thought we had the whole day but we had to quickly pivot, and we had to shoot day for night. We ended up using 2 cameras.
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Booked the gig in New York as a 2nd AC/lighting tech for a SAG film. I see how God be working. I’m going crazy not getting gigs here in ATL and that’s rare. Like something was in the air in me not getting booked. But God was whispering to me saying “Expand Nigga” 😭😭😭
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Shooting on set while creating shot list for another project then having to catch a flight in the same day is crazy work. 1st day begins tomorrow. I’ve barely had any prep done as I got on board to shoot a narrative 3 days ago in NY.
I asked for it 🤣
Yall pray for ya girl 🤣
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She’s a mom too! I love seeing mothers still chasing their dreams 🥹🥹🥹🥹
Congrats Britt 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Yesterday I was finally able to share that I was selected to participate in Ryan Murphy Productions’ Half Initiative Director Shadowing program! I shadowed Brenna Malloy from prep to completion of her episode, equipping me with the tools I need to be a better director and leader.
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I feel a new chapter in my life is happening really soon. Personally, financially, and artistically.
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Atlanta will get you jobs. LA/NY will give you a career.
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I never want my career to define who I am. I never want it to be like if things don’t go as planned, I become empty inside. I’m more than a filmmaker and that’s not the only thing that brings me joy.
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I want my home to be in Atlanta but working between LA and New York. I want my work to be so good that folks would just fly be out cuz they don’t anyone else!
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American Film Institute CIW owes me nothing. Forever grateful for the new connections and developing new friendships with other hungry women DPs. 😍😍😍
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Out of hundreds of applicants, I am so elated to announce that I have been selected to participate in the Cinematography Intensive For Women for
@AmericanFilm
! To be seen is an understatement. I truly deserve this.
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Wow i uploaded my short film on YouTube and I didn’t promote the link and I already have 224 views lol that’s a win for me.
Run it up 🩵🩵🩵
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I love this independent filmmaking journey. It’s the best decision I’ve made.
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Sirui Lens Test 35mm Anamorphic f/ 2.8
Colored in Davinci
Shot with Sony A7iii
ISO 4000
Sn: I’m going to reshoot this with the FX3 and compare. I wish I rented the full frame Sirui version but all good. This is my second time shooting with this lens but shot it with the BM
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Took a film gig as an AC in NY this year because there were no film jobs in Atlanta. My pockets was so low that I had to take the China bus. (Yeah it was that bad) My stress was at an all time high but I met some cool folks along the way. I loved it in NY. NY was ready for me!
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So ready to shoot my first feature 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
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Last night I was invited to the 600 holiday party. Ofc it was only a sprinkle of us in there. We had to make sure we took a photo .
Black women behind the lens 🩵🩵🩵
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I love working and playing at the same time 😜😜😜 & I was shooting my shots to join the Atlanta Dream team 😂😂😂
Commercial shoot for Atlanta Dream x Microsoft
Thank you
@MajorMelaniee
for the opportunity to DP this fun shoot. We got in our creative bag with this one!
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Told my NY lighting team we gonna go simple today with the lighting because we have to go up 3 flights of stairs and very tight space. Then i told them i need that magic cloth and book light set up 😂
But they were willing thank God lol
Day 1 wrapped!
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Tech scouting for my first dance film. First film of 2024. 🥹
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Random rant:
Indie filmmakers, we gotta make our sex scenes more visually appealing. Make it moody. I wanna feel it (no pun intended 😂). I wanna be like “oh shitt nowww” and rewind it cuz it was that good!
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First jet plane shoot I shot a months ago. Bring meeeee more of these 🎬✨👏🏾
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I was waiting for my imaginary man to come home…
entitled “Living in Delulu”
Should i release the video? nah this all yall get 😭
But on the real just doing some test shots and practicing my coloring in Davinci…that’s what I was aiming for when shooting 😭
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It’s really great seeing black women cinematographers getting the recognition they deserve and really being seen out here! S/o to
@janae_brittney
and
@sadendya
💐💐💐
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2019 was the year I went to Sundance and was apart of a film that made it into Sundance! I PA’d on the film entitled I Snuck Off the Slaveship by
@lonnieholley
I even sat right next to Ava Duvernay. (Wish I had a photo)
It was such a beautiful experience. Will be going back 😍
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This week has been a week. But we did it. Thanks
@janae_brittney
for bringing me on board B cam op! It was a helluva ride! You are truly a beast ❤️🔥❤️🔥
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New York here I come. Thank you
@panonetwork
for selecting me to join the lighting workshop in Brooklyn! Thank you for providing space for emerging cinematographers. 🩵🩵🩵
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Throwback to the Cinematography Intensive Workshop at
@AmericanFilm
last Summer. I encourage all emerging DPs to apply this spring!!! It’s worth going 🩵🩵🩵
This is the visual essay assignment where I paired up with another DP.
The application usually opens in May! ✨✨✨
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Y’all!!!
We are official live to share my proof of concept entitled:
As Above So Below: The Woman With the Trapped Soul
Help me by supporting my film a story about self-love, self-care, loneliness, and eroticism.
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That time in 2019, I got to work on a Sundance doc and Ava Duvernay was sitting two seats down from me. She saw the film and was blown away. What a time that was!! So ready to go back. Congrats to all of the filmmakers at Sundance 🩵🩵🩵
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One of goals this year is to get into sports docs. Rn, I’m aligning myself up to get into that space. Recently applied for NFL Films Experienceship. I pray that I get into it. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Catch me at the
@plazaatlanta
premiere of Twilight For the Weary Wednesday March 27th at 7pm
I had the pleasure of being the Director of Photography this beautiful short.
@spreewilson
and I spent weeks in creating the shots and making sure each of those choices were intentional
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Woooo having a color chart on set saves lives. First time using one and I’m honestly really enjoy learning to color. It’s so much fun and therapeutic!!
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We are thrilled to share with you the exciting news that our upcoming film, “As Above, So Below: The Woman With the Trapped Soul”, will be premiering this Friday, May 24th at 10pm EST on REVOLT’s Short & Fresh episode!
Be sure to tune in tomorrow night!
🔮✨💫
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Just shed some tears while our actress read her lines with conviction. This story is not just my story it’s a story that will speak to the masses of black woman who have felt trapped and want to tap into their eroticism. Will be shooting a concept trailer in June.
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It’s looking like I may have to look for a FT job. I cannot keep living in uncertainty like this. Studios moving overseas or closing. Tough tough reality.
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I gotta be honest, the whole month of January, I haven’t been booked for a gig. So these past few weeks I have just applied for grants and been writing as well as emailing agencies and production companies. Something I haven’t done in a while. How has January been for y’all?
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I have to search for opportunities outside of Atlanta to expand myself as a cinematographer. I appreciate institutions like AFI who see a huge gap in the industry for women DPs. I am so grateful they gave me a chance to learn.
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Just when I want to give up on this freelance journey, the unexpected comes up. God, I know you got me.
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Yesterday I was searching what color temperature is the moonlight. To my surprise it’s 4100k which is warmer than the sunlight but in film it’s often blue.
It’s called The Purkinje Effect. Even in real time, we perceive more blue and green wavelengths than yellow and red in
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Living as a full time creative has its ups and downs. But i still wouldn’t trade it for the world.
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I’m gonna miss New York. But I’m definitely coming back. It’s a vibe and I had such a great time with the crew on set of Circle Of Shame. Phenomenal writing and directing. Thank you for bringing me on to AC on this film!
@ambejwilliams
@jacobhoffmania
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Shades of Denim series for
@ps92studios
#PS92
#PS92Studios
Thank you
@chuckmarcus
for calling me up to participate in this series. Denim will forever be worn by ya girl!
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Before she passed away, i had the opportunity to meet her sweet soul in 2019. I got a signed copy of her first book she signed for me! She wrote, “U behave” lol and she told me in person not to let her down. I will forever cherish that moment.
#JessieMaple
🕊️
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My goal isn’t to get into Hollywood. That gives me too much anxiety. I want to create shit when I want to create and still make a decent living. And I’m comfortable with that.
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Cam oping for HBO Max on a docu series
God I see YOU!!!!
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
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I wanna shoot a basketball movieeee.
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I think I like this little life. ✨
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First shoot of the year was a success.
Def went in my cinematography bag with this!
Thank you
@AndriesPayne
for trusting me with your vision!
@mya_bre17
was coming thru for gaffing.
Thank you to Dogon Lighting &
@colourcoatl
for equipment/gear 🩵
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I haven’t been confident in my abilities as a DP. You have to LEAD. It’s not just about making a beautiful film, it’s really about MANAGEMENT. How do you LEAD your team to the finish line? How do you effectively communicate? This project tested and prepared me. WE DID IT.
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Excited to share my short film, "As Above, So Below: The Woman With the Trapped Soul." A story of self-discovery and empowerment, exploring sex magic as a path to unlocking true potential. Can't wait for festival season! 🎥✨
#atlantafilmmaker
#blackwomeninfilm
#shortfilmpremiere
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Britt Banks is the muthafreaking truth!!! I love working with you. Thank you for having trust in me to DP a few of your projects. You are a beast at storytelling 😍😍😍
Retweeting my film director reel and praying the right eyes see it, the right connections are made, and amazing collaborations are formed! Someone said sometimes you have to repost your work to get more work ✨
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Allowing my inner child to take over my adulthood in this season because she needs the love and the attention she so deserves and she’s getting all of it without external validation.
I’m nurturing her to the fullest of my ability.
I don’t care who’s with me or not.
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This girl got in front of the camera. Lawd have mercy 🤣🤣🤣
I filmed myself today to submit for
@americanfilminstitute
Intensive Workshop.
Pray for me!!
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If i can redo life again, I would study music. When I was in 8th grade, I played the violin for the 1st time and was 1st chair in only 3 months when the rest of the students played since the 6th grade.
I played for 2 years but didn’t stick to it.
I regret it so much.
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Yooooooo I am full of gratitude rn. My long time supporter
@_RickyTyree
pledged $1000 TODAY. I immediately called him full of tears 😢😢😢. That’s how much he believe in this story. My heart is so FULL.
#asabovesobelow
#shortfilm
#seedandspark
#campaign
#filmmaker
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I had the pleasure of DPing the campaign. This series is a must to contribute to!!!! We got something here!!!
I’m working on a docuseries about Black vinyl collectors, and we’re crowdfunding for the pilot. My producers
@Fab_Roc_
and
@MoyaDotcom
and I would really appreciate your support. Check out the pitch video to get a feel for the essence of where this project is going.
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Me wanting to test shoot a bedroom scene is gonna force me to clean my room 😂😂😂
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I want to thank the people who showed me so much love last night. Being on the panel and talking about grief was extremely hard. I was honestly grieving multiple things at the same time, one of them in real time and I felt compelled to at least share one of them.
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I am so excited for you all to see this!
The trailer is here!
@asabovesbfilm
We would love to raise an additional $3,000 and with your help, we know it’s possible!
Watch the trailer below and contribute if you can 🥰🥰🥰
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Come thru for the premiere of my film and birthday celebration!
It’s going to be a fun time ✨so make sure to RSVP
See you there ✨🍾🔮
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Accepting that you can't work with everyone you wanted to collaborate with is okay. Trust your intuition, find better opportunities that align with your energy and goals for more fulfilling partnerships.
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My biggest highlight:
Being selected for the
@AmericanFilm
workshop for women cinematographers. I have met incredible women DPs. The experience was truly amazing. 🩵🩵🩵
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I’m rooting for everybody black that’s rooting for me.
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We screened our film
@asabovesbfilm
at the
@atlantacontemporary
Arts Party. We got to see so many beautiful art as well. What a beautiful event. Thank you to my film bro
@johndierre
for hitting me up in wanting to screen it! You the MVP ✨✨✨
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NEW DP work for
@microsoft
x
@wnba
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 one of my favorite segments that i had the pleasure to work on. We definitely got in our creative bag with this one
@majormelaniee
!
I wonder if yall can guess the reference we used 👀
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A story about a young girl who finds out she's the astronaut she aspires to be, but now has to save herself.
Excited to be the DP for this coming of age film, “Chronology” directed and written by
@_RickyTyree
Super excited for this project!
Donate:
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I feel like I hit a ceiling with Atlanta. I really feel a pivot is coming my way.
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I’m loving NY. I know fa sure I’ll be back and forth working. Grateful to be here. ✨✨✨
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I need a muse.
Who’s down to shoot some visuals while I’m in New York? I’m here until Tuesday.
I’m in East Harlem. Where my NY folks?
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To see myself on this billboard along with other dope ass artists and filmmakers is a blessing.
#GoddessGlowMixtape
is a collaboration between muralist and filmmakers. I was chosen to document artist, Sachi Rome. I’m forever grateful for this opportunity!!
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@soul_eubanks
I was at Sundance and went to a talkback for a documentary about saving Tigers. I really wanted to ask them why do we have so much compassion for endangered animals yet many of us consume animal products.
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I love my career. I wouldn’t trade it for the world 🥰🥰🥰
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Ok I reshot my scene and I shot with my A7iii instead.
Now listen the reason why my clips was so quick was because I didn’t stare long enough at the camera 😂.
Added a little more light for the edge of me.
Just did a before / after color video.
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My first time in LA last year October and we filmed two shorts one of them “Through Your Lens” written/directed by
@TamaraxShanice
DP: 🙋🏾♀️
Producer:
@britttbanks
& Richard Haywood
Check out the trailer!
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@x_miyneicca21
Very inappropriate. If the roles were reversed and a guy said something like that and it was your daughter you would be in an uproar!!!
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