Inspired by the Sankofa concept—to draw useful lessons from the past—I've anchored my storytelling in this principle.

create little worlds you would want to live in.

your set is a world.

your film is a world.

your impact is a world

process over product.

What exactly are we practicing through this model?

What culture do I want to participate in?

How can the work I am doing in this moment support the transformation of the world we live in?

what systems of care are you building in to keep your team and

participants safe?

and then ask yourself:

Why are you the best to tell this story?

Who would be better to tell this story?

What world are you creating with this story?

what are the mundane and miraculous parts of your life right now?

the goal is…

decolonizing the mind

decolonize the process

decolonize the image

decolonize the industry

the process is the product.

Art and filmmaking are spiritual practices.

so, breathe.

Inhale for three

hold.

EXHALE.

my practices:

sabbatical / Deep rest before any new production/creative project

recoup week after production [this includes therapy, deep tissue massage, deep stretch session and solitude]

new moon / full moon rituals

WRITING RITUALS

creative visualizations

stillness

R.C.’S TEN CRACK FILM COMMANDMENTS

Leave a ladder for young people to follow

Leave a ladder for your community to join

Fuck a seat at the table, im with my niggas, save a couch for me

Demand respect and the respect of your people

Know your worth and demand others know it too, or remove yourself (or them)

Work hard for your movie, this is the story of your people and it deserves to be told loudly, boldly and unapologetically

Be Black AF, ghetto and ignant if need be.

TAKE UP SPACE. Take up too much space and make others uncomfortable with your intellect and artistic precision

Perfect your craft; you must be the top of your class; you must be better than your peers with no deliberation

Take care of your mind, body and spirit