On April 2 at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library, the Secret Society of Black Creatives presented The Konnect: Diversity in Film. SSBC’s networking event invited participants to explore their transferable skills and learn about working in the film and television industry in Massachusetts from local IATSE crew and SAG-AFTRA members.
Attendees gathered for an open welcome from Massachusetts Film Office Director Lisa Strout, as well as staff from IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, SSBC and the Roxbury International Film Festival. Breakout sessions followed, led by locally based working professionals. Sessions covered set construction, hair and makeup, production office coordination, wardrobe, set lighting and grips, set decoration, props and acting.
Local SAG-AFTRA members Naheem Garcia, David Curtis and New England Local President Andrea Lyman met with a group of more than 50 attendees interested in learning about acting, the benefits of SAG-AFTRA membership and the growing industry in Massachusetts.
SSBC’s mission is to promote and empower Black filmmakers through networking, education, advocacy and job referrals.
Photo: From left, David Curtis, Naheem Garcia and New England Local President Andrea Lyman. Photo by Helder Sousa.
This item originally featured in the SAG-AFTRA magazine summer 2022 issue.