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The BOI Movie Production Experience featuring Sir Lex Kennedy - Episode 47

Dec 11, 2020

Sir Lex Kennedy is a Writer/Director/Producer. Born in a highly religious family to a single mother determined to give her children a different life, Sir always pushed back on every box he was being socialized to fit into. Learning the power of his voice and advocacy through art, Sir was able to define himself and design himself to be the creator he is today. Sir Lex Kennedy is a vegan, queer transmedia content creator who loves film, music, gardening, and the beach and believes "ball is life." Lex studied Comparative Women's Studies and Film at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, before being forced to leave and finished his studies at the Los Angeles City College in their film program. As an artist and activist, Sir Lex strives to bring marginalized stories to the center of popular culture through comedy series and documentaries. Sir Lex has directed multiple short films featured in film festivals like Campus MovieFest, Newfest, Fusion, and Outfest, through their inaugural OutSet program and across the world, winning numerous awards. Sir Lex completed a Sound Fellowship this past Fall for DISCLOSURE, a documentary that recently premiered at Sundance. Lex worked as a Producer for Tribune Creative West/KTLA5 in Los Angeles, CA. He recently completed his contract working for ABC7/Disney as The Content Development Coordinator due to COVID 19.

[00:01 – 03:29] Opening Segment

  • Quick plug to Speaking 4 Profit Facebook Group. Link below.
  • I introduce our guest for this episode, Sir Lex Kennedy.

[03:30 – 04:04] Wellness Tip of the Week

  • Keep your skin moisturized

[04:05 – 17:29] Staying Motivated During COVID-19

  • Lex introduces himself
    • Lex gives a shout-out to the Dub Nation. "Warriors winning it all this season."
  • Lex talks about his background.
    • Shares his basketball history
    • Keeping himself motivated during the COVID season
  • Working on the film, "edible." Lex talks about the process of creating a film during COVID.

[17:30 – 26:06 Sir Lex Kennedy's Story

  • Lex talks about his film writing, directing, and producing background.
    • Writing stories that promote and shares the story of black culture.

[26:07 – 33:11] RETROS Short Film

  • Lex talks about the short film he is currently working on, RETROS.
    • Comedy/Drama
    • Lex reads the synopsis.
  • Support the film! See the links below.

[33:12 – 38:00] Closing Segment

  • Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
    • Producing multiple projects
    • Scale my production company and have our own studio
  • Final thoughts

 

Tweetable Quotes:

"You can keep telling your story. Even if nobody understands it." – Sir Lex Kennedy

 

Resources Mentioned:

 

Donate to make RETROS via cash app $iamlexkennedy. venmo: @Lex-Kennedy. PayPal/Zelle: iamlexkennedy@gmail.com

Connect with Sir Lex Kennedy on Instagram and other Social Media platforms @iseeyousirlex or send him an email at iamlexkennedy@gmail.com.

 

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