Required Watching

Go beyond the screen with the official podcast from Required Watching. This is your audio masterclass in the art of storytelling, designed for filmmakers, screenwriters, and dedicated cinephiles.Each week, host and film analyst Tray Epps (and sometimes other guests) deconstruct the craft of cinema, providing practical "Toolkit" episodes to improve your work and in-depth interviews with industry professionals who are shaping the future of film.If you're looking for actionable advice on everything from writing dialogue to sound design, or you want to hear from the directors, editors, and composers behind your favorite films, you've found your new required...

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Episodes (163)

Feb 26th What Black Cinema Taught Me About Storytelling
Feb 25th Why These Films Were ‘Too Early’ for the Industry
Feb 17th Why Western Audiences Struggle With African Films

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Feb 26, 2026
8¼ minutes
4 MB

In this special capstone episode, we reflect on our month-long journey through the world of Black cinema. This isn't just a recap; it's a personal synthesis of the most powerful and enduring lessons these films have taught me about the art of storytelling. From the pioneers of the 1920s to the worldbuilders of today, this is what Black cinema taught me about what it means to be a filmmaker. THE FOUR LESSONS: Introduction: The End of a Journey Lesson 1: Necessity is a Language, Not a Limitation. Lesson 2...

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What Black Cinema Taught Me About Storytelling

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