AfroTwin Productions LLC

08/04/2024

Let’s get it! We have 3 days until Black Maternal Health Week and our event starting in NEWARK New Jersey. Get your tickets today at the link in our bio ✨

03/04/2024

We’re too lit with our line up! Our event in Newark is so soon and we’re leaking our panel list of panelists and they don’t miss.

Let us introduce to you . We’ll talk with her April 11 and hear her thoughts at the Always in Bloom Screening x Discussion.

Limited tickets available, get yours today at the link in our bio 🌸

02/04/2024

Check it out Twins! Our event in Newark is so soon and we’ve locked in our panelists.

Let us introduce to you . We can’t wait to talk with her and hear her thoughts at the Always in Bloom Screening x Discussion.

Limited tickets available, get yours today at the link in our bio 🌸

29/03/2024

NEW JERSEY We are hosting an event in April for Black Maternal Health Week! At the event, we'll be screening the entire Always In Bloom film series. We will also host a discussion on Black Maternal Health with local OB/GYN's, Doulas, and health care professionals. Finally closing with a healing sound bath by our facilitator. We are so excited to bring this event to you, all you have to do is get your tickets now!

Are you ready to engage in thought-provoking discussions, share resources, and to celebrate in a truly safe space? You found us!

15/03/2024

PART✌🏾| ABCs of Indie Filmmaking ⬇️

G: Gear | Hiring crew members that has their own gear (equipment) can help reduce learning curves or issues that may happen on set. Keep a log list of all of the gear you may need prior to filming to budget what may need to be rented or purchased.

H: Hookup | Lean on your community when working on your project! Bartering services with creatives can be a great way to not only network but to also curate a strong, inspiring team to get the job done.

I: Independent | Stretch your creative wings and don’t be afraid to bring your visions to life! Tell the stories you haven’t seen yet in the mainstream.

J: JUST DO IT | The first step is the hardest. Write the script, or join in on local film crews in your area, and get to filming! Pick up your phone (or iPad or camera) and hit record!

We hope you find these helpful. Follow our page for more indie filmmaking tips!

14/03/2024

ABCs of Indie Filmmaking: J is for JUST DO IT ⬇️

Don’t be the one holding yourself back. Take the time to intentional sharpen your skill set when it comes to your indie filmmaking journey. Sign up for free webinars, find inspiration in other filmmakers, watch your favorite films and dissect them! It’s all in the first step.

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07/03/2024

🎬 We’re just getting started on the ABCs of Indie Filmmaking ⬇️

Here are some we went over so far:

A: Actors | They are the driving force for the storytelling of your film. Find actors at your local theater, facebook groups or backstage! When you find people who align with you and your vision, you can make magic ✨

B: Budget | When you budget appropriately, you leave little room for error! Budget for extra shooting days, travel expenses, meals and more. This gives you time to see what you can borrow, rent, loan or call in a favor to help with budget.

C: Community | Independent filmmaking does NOT have to be a solo venture! Lean on your community. Barter services with other filmmakers, do a fun shoot with your fellow creatives and create your own community. Join your local film club or any online community like to grow your creative community.

D: Distribution | Before you write up that script or that call sheet, take a second to think about where your film will live after production. There are streaming options, social media options and the most popular: film festivals. Research the best platform for your ultimate goal and work from there.

E: Electric | Knowing your gear and where it’s plugging in is important. If you’re shooting out side at night, are you using battery-powered lights? Or do you have a generator? Do you have enough extension cords? Having someone in charge of this can help clear your mind!

F: Festivals | Festivals are a great way to network, get exposure and have your film recognized. Be mindful of deadlines and application fees for festivals so you ensure the most success for your film.

Which tip is your favorite? Do you have any of your own? Share them down below!

Happy Filming 📽️

21/02/2024

We gotta show up and show out for Muhyi’s favorite on-screen couples!

She loves Issa Dee and Lawrence Walker, she up until the 2nd season but their genuine love and growth together as individuals was so emotional!

Cootie and Flora are a favorite because they were so strange and imaginative. Their chemistry made for an interesting watch.

And of course, Aaliyah and Reggie (Always In Bloom: Amara sneak peak shhhhhh 🤫)

Who are your favorite on-screen couples?

16/02/2024

Happy Friday y’all! Valentine’s may be over, but the season of love is just beginning. Here are more of Muhyi’s flick picks for this month:

Last Holiday, enough said. Queen Latifah is the GOAT.

Rye Lane, a modern classic that truly embodies the magic that is the early 2000s rom-com.

Rafiki, a Kenyan romance drama that follows the romance of two women admist family and political pressures. This film was initially banned by the Kenyan government but was later allowed to screen and played to SOLD-OUT crowds in Nairobi.

What are some of your romance favorites?

13/02/2024

Happy Galentine’s Day twins!

May your friends uplift you, love you, and always be there.

What’s your favorite gal pal film?

12/02/2024

Of course we gotta show love to our friends! Which movie would you watch with your girls for Galentine’s?

09/02/2024

These are some of Talisa's favorite romances and we hope you feel inspired to watch them or even your own favorites.

Hitch is a classic if you ask her. Will Smith and Eva Mendes need to get back in their rom-com bag!

Crazy Rich Asians is the modern rom-com we NEEDED. It checks off the tropes of: beautiful wedding, airplane scene, fun makeover! (Not so) patiently waiting for a sequel!

Practical Magic, now most may say this isn't a romantic movie, but for Talisa is certainly is. It's a movie about sisterly love, motherly love, and the love you have for your partner. It's literally about the MAGIC about love! It's her ultimate comfort movie.

What are some of your romance favorites?

07/02/2024

These are just some of Talisa’s favorite on-screen couples. She has a love for friends to lovers it seems. What are some of your favorite on-screen couples?

Lily and Nick (With Love, Prime)
Cece and Schmidt (New Girl, Hulu)
Synclaire and Overton (Living Single, Hulu)
Lara Jean and Peter (To All the Boys I’ve Lover Before, Netflix)

05/02/2024

Now we’re not trying to pin two greats against each other, but we have to know which one do you prefer?

Rye Lane is one of the latest rom-coms that recently won British Independent Film Awards for Breakthrough Performance by Vivian Oparah and Best Original Music.

And there’s Always Be My Maybe, a hilarious friends to lovers modern rom-com that features Emmy award winner Ali Wong and the hilarious Randall Park.

02/02/2024

Starting February off strong with our flick picks! These are some of Muhyi’s favorite romances and we hope you feel inspired to watch them.

🩷 Just Wright is an awesome film with THEE Queen Latifah and Common. If your top 5 romance films don’t have Queen Latifah, what’re you doing?

🧡The Photograph is an incredible drama romance that deals with loss, love and more.

💛The Inkwell is a 90s underrated classic that touches on young love.

What are some of your romance favorites?

22/01/2024

Hey Twins! 2024 is already panning out to be a great year. We’re so excited to share with you all what we’ve been working on. This year we will focus on providing quality content that balances our personal endeavors along with the knowledge we’ve gathered throughout our journey. This means providing educational content, collabing with like-minded creative and we just may be hosting an event this year 👀

What are some of your creative goals for 2024?

05/12/2023

With the holidays quickly approaching we wanted to help you find the perfect gift for the filmmakers in your life!

We’ve provided a range of gift ideas that are affordable and handy.

💧Reusable water bottles are a great gift to keep a person’s water cool and to limit confusion on what water is yours.

🎒Backpacks are great for keeping your items organized. Bonus points for if you provide a camera bag for your director of photography, or a makeup bag for the make-up artist on your set.

💾 Memory cards, you can never enough of them. It’s always great to have a backup for wear and tear or for those extra long shoots.

🎬 A film slate is necessary! Make for great home decor, too 😉

🧤Safety gloves are an excellent gift to give for the gaffer or grip in your life. It not only keeps their hands warm, it prevents them from pinching their fingers on C-stands and provides grip moving heavy equipment.

What are some other gifts that would be nice for the filmmaking in your life? Share below!

07/11/2023

Hey Twins! We’re back with another set of items we think every filmmaker needs. Whether you’re a director, gaffer or production assistant it helps to be prepared!

Steel-toe boots are great for protecting your toes when handling heavy equipment such as cameras, light fixtures or furniture.

Memory cards, you can never have enough! Don’t run out of memory cards when you’re waiting for that perfect take.

Safety gloves keep your fingers warm, prevent electrical shocks, and help from pinching your fingers when prepping film equipment.

Walkie Talkies are great for community great distances to prevent leaving your post, and help when your phone has no signal.

Utility Belts are great to keep your tools close and out of the way. It can hold extra batteries, memory cards, a screwdriver, gaff tape and more.

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Happy Filming (:

02/11/2023

With the weather getting cooler and the days getting shorter, we all look for comfort. What's your comfort movie? Share them down below!

31/10/2023

Before you dive deep into your storytelling, we think it's important to create an outline. Think of it like a map, it keeps you on track when you know the beats you want to have in story. It helps you when you're stuck in a scene or not sure where to go next.

Write out the parts you know, and fill in as much as you can. It can be beats from beginning to end, it can be small paragraphs explaining what you need to happen.

Example:
Character A finds out their mom is missing. Character A goes to their husband first, not the cops.
Character A heads to the police station and runs into their high school ex, Character B.

Good luck and happy writing! Follow us for more script tips, indie filmmaking and more.

16/10/2023

🎥 | Film Tips #5

There is a lot of lingo you will hear on set, so we want to help you out and share a few!

What other terminology do you know?

05/10/2023

Whether it's your first time on set or the tenth time, it's always great to be reminded of what you should bring on set. You can never be too prepared when on location.

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02/10/2023

A shot list is essential when planning for a film. A shot list keeps you organized, on task and helps everyone remain on the same page. A shot list is typically worked on by the Director and Director of Photography, along with Camera Operators.

You can handwrite it, use Notion, Google Sheets or any other document software to organize a shot list. We recommend Notion, multiple people can have access to it 👍🏽

Happy filmmaking 🎥 , be sure to follow us for more indie filmmaking tips, tricks and community.

28/09/2023

We're so excited and want to congratulate the WGA for standing strong and fighting for what they deserve. Congratulations!

Now it's SAG's turn ⏰

26/09/2023

Set designers deserve all of the flowers 💐 they help curate, design and bring your story to life, literally! The work closely with a director and the production team to spruce up any and all sets to enhance what's on screen. They often make orders for items such as furniture, props and more.

Shout out to all set designers! Every role in a film crew is incredibly important.

22/09/2023

If you find yourself needing constant inspiration, we recommend making a playlist for your writing sessions!

And if you get too distracted by the lyrics and start grooving, we challenge you to make a playlist of instrumentals. Maybe even soundtracks to shows and films that follow the same tone you’re looking for 👀

11/09/2023

It's been 10 months since we worked with an amazing cast and crew to make Always in Bloom: Amara! 💐

We can't thank you enough for this experience.

08/09/2023

So you're on set, and you're asking yourself: What do I bring?

Here are some items we suggest EVERY filmmaker bring during production:

🔵 Coat: yes, even during hotter seasons! You may be filming in a building with no heat (or ac!)
🔵 Socks: Standing on your feet all day may cause them to sweat and chaf, to feel refreshed it's always a great idea to bring an extra pair of socks to change into.
🔵 Gaff Tape: you can never have enough! if everyone brings their own role, you won't have to worry about losing ONE roll and you won't run out as quickly.
🔵 Reusable Water Bottle: it can hold more water than your average plastic bottle, it will be easier to keep track of, and keeps your water colder for longer!
🔵 Comfortable Sneakers: You'll be standing, walking, and running for long hours. Invest in comfortable sneakers!
🔵 Markers and Pens: You may need to sign papers, mark the slate, and much more. The more markers and pens the better. Warning: they will go missing!

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06/09/2023

Caption this 👀

🎥 | Always in Bloom: Ashanti

04/09/2023

So you're in pre-production...👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

It's time to tackle your moodboard.

A moodboard is the essential essence and aesthetic you're trying to capture for your project. It can be a physical board or a digital one. It can consist of colors, paintings or photos that inspire the overall look for your film. Swipe through to see an example!

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