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Tressa "Azarel" Smallwood

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…I help people with distribution. @megamind_media

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Listennnnn!!! Some say the dream is too big. 🤷🏽‍♀️

Some won’t believe in themselves enough to keep pushing through the stress, through the uncertainty, through the let downs , the back stabbing , through the fear …. ( the list goes on) 🤷🏽‍♀️

But babyyyyyyyy…the Lord does not disappoint. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Sometimes HE does things that I don’t understand but my faith makes me smile and say “ I know it’s all you Lord. ! “

Question - What do you think I was thinking at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Brunch when I saw #Danielkaluuya & #RyanCooglar at the table?

First of all …know that I’ve been beyond proud of the accomplishments of these brothers …🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

…And listening to #TaraDuncan share her story along with the other honorees was i#inspiration on another level.

Go to Essence.com right now to watch the entire event online. It will inspire you today. Sometimes that’s all we need to get through the day. Now give The Lord some praise this morning!!!

Oh- The last slide is EVERYTHING! Pleaseeeeeeeeeee NEVER STOP believing in yourself no matter what it looks like right now.

#letsgo #morningmotivation #keepgoing #nevergiveup #mindset #essence #bigideas #godsplan #stayfocused by @ceoazarel

Excited about this one!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Congrats to the entire @megamind_media team & #BET Team! It takes a village! 🙏🏽❤️

Exclusive! Thank you Deadline. Greenlights Biopic “The First Lady Of BMF: The Tonesha Welch Story” Inspired By The True Life Story Of Detroit Native @firstladytonesa Produced By @MegaMindMedia! @kristiniris @drebbie1
Directed By @msvfox

Executive Produced by @judgegregmathis @ceoazarel @deleceonlife #DonLee
🔥Double tap if you realize God is not playing about us in this season!!! Can’t Wait To Start Shooting This Movie In April in Washington DC. Thank you @entertain_dc 👏🏽Who Do Y’all Think We Should Cast As Tonesa & Southwest T? If you know a talented actor for supporting roles tag them. 😬🤷🏽‍♀️🙏🏽

#newmoviealert #tonesawelch #bet #americangangster #americangangstertrapqueens #betplus by @ceoazarel

Happening now! 🙌🏾🔥 A RICHER CHRISTMAS has landed on #STARZ ! Help@us celebrate! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 🙏🏾

When a wealthy family loses everything right before Christmas, their world comes crashing down — but in the middle of the chaos, they discover that the things that make you truly rich can’t be bought. ❤️Starring Tobias Truvillion, Teresa Celeste & Karlie Redd, this is one holiday movie you’ll want on your watchlist!
A RICHER CHRISTMAS — Streaming November 1 on STARZ

Executive Produced by @ceoazarel & No IG Don

Directed by:
@damianromay

Screenplay by:
@afrovisionsmedia

Starring:
@tobiastruvillion
@teresaceleste
@iamkarlieredd
@sencerembrownofficial
@peppysblessed
@razfier_mz_frazier
@londonrose.sellars
@madisonalsobrook
and more!

Production Design: @kinaeking
Lead Costume: @boutiquehush
Lead Hair: @Keishageorgehsirstylist
Lead Make Up: @picaasso

Produced by MegaMind Media x Sunshine Films

Save this for your holiday watchlist and share the news !

Are you watching this ?
#holidayfilms #christmasmovies by @ceoazarel

Thank you to Tressa Smallwood for not allowing me to let it go when it became challenging for me you are definitely the fairy Godmother in this business thank you to Lynette Blackwell for enhancing the story and taking it to another level thank you to the cast for embracing it and making it your own you all bodied it, to the director and the AD thank you for the eye you have in making sure every shot was perfect to the camera men, props, makeup, the PA’s and wardrobe who were so inviting and who made the set feel like family, as well as a great work experience…I couldn’t thank you all enough God knew what He was doing bringing such brilliant minds together and creating a movie I felt needed to be told..All praise to my Lord Jesus Christ 🙌✍🏾🎬🦋🎥📹 by @ceoazarel

🎞️ Back together again ! @jamalhill_ & I have so much history. We teamed up with some other amazing humans for @megamind_media first feature film in 2015. 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 We’ve been rocking ever since. 🙏🏾

Yesterday we were filming at a prison where video village was in a cell. I was reminded that I need to do RIGHT in life. 🙏🏾🙌🏾

Can you clap it up for director @jamalhill_ !! We’re on our last day of filming so keep us in prayer!!!

#setlife #producerlife #tressaazarel by @ceoazarel

🚨 ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! 🚨
Black Girls Film Camp (BGFC) is officially accepting applications for our 2027 cohort of Teen Directors! This is YOUR chance to bring your story to life, work alongside film industry professionals, and create a powerful short film that inspires social change!
Applications CLOSE October 31, 2026!

🎥 WHAT IS BLACK GIRLS FILM CAMP?
BGFC is a FREE, national, 16-week hybrid filmmaking program that selects talented teen directors from across the country to write, direct, and produce their very own original short films focused on social impact.

✨ WHAT DO SELECTED TEEN DIRECTORS RECEIVE?
🎬 Professional Film Mentorship: Learn from award-winning filmmakers, writers, directors, and industry professionals.
✍🏾 Writers’ Boot Camp: February 18–21, 2027, in Wilmington, NC.
🎥 Atlanta Shoot Weekend: Shoot your filma and bring your vision to life with a professional production crew in May 2027.
🌟 Red Carpet Premiere: Celebrate your film at our 2027 Premiere Weekend in Charlotte, NC, on July 10, 2027.
✈️ ALL EXPENSES COVERED BY BGFC: Program participation, required travel, lodging, meals, and film production support are FREE!

💜 WHO CAN APPLY?
We are looking for creative, passionate teens who:
Are 14–18 years old
Self-identify as female or gender-expansive
Have a story to tell and a passion for making a difference
Are ready to learn, create, and collaborate!

Know a teen with an incredible story to tell? SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY! Help us reach the next generation of teen filmmakers and storytellers across by @ceoazarel

Megamind Media has the best talent !
Collaboration is key and when it comes to scene partners @iamkarlieredd & @teresaceleste did not come to play !

A Richer Christmas airs on @starz this Sunday Nov 1st. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Who’s ready to watch ?

Tag an actor who’ll benefit from this clip of Karlie & Teresa as scene partners. Let’s go!!! 🎄 🎄

#Starz #MegaMindMedia #holidayfilms by @ceoazarel

Make your movie or series now ! No more procrastination! 🇧🇸

I did a big thing!!some of my writers who have been working on projects woke up to this surprise from me here in the Bahamas.

I gave them a broad story with limited details. I told they to go explore the Atlantis and come back with a thriller to pitch to me !!! I’m looking for a High Concept project.

You know we make dreams come true! 😉 Tag a writer and wish them luck.
🌺🥂🥂

Have a great day on purpose ya’ll. Wish you were here.

Curated by @iamsharonpage
Video cred @ayokenya

#bahamas #screenwriters #producerlife by @ceoazarel

You should be in the Bahamas with us. 🇧🇸

Writers , Screenwriters and producers - Where are you? 👀 Our first two days have been amazing at the 4th annual Writer’s Retreat hosted by Tressa “Azarel Smallwood” @ceoazarel We have so much to share but for now tag a writer who needs to come with us next year. It’s LIFE CHANGING!!! 💕 ✍🏼

Event produced by @iamsharonpage
Contact her to register for next year. 😉

#screenwriters #writer #filmandtelevisionbiz by @ceoazarel

This!!! We go live on Starz in 8 days! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 🎥 🎞️ A Richer Christmas is up first for holiday releases! @starz 🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏾

Clap it up for my sister @boutiquehush for recording this behind the scenes video on set of #ARicherChristmas back in March of 2025. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

It takes a lot to move a project through pre-production into production and then post. We are working hard baby!!! We shot 10 movies in 2025 so prepare to watch us roll these babies out!!!

Thanking you in advance for your love and support !

Directed by:
@damianromay

Screenplay by:
@afrovisionsmedia

Starring:
@tobiastruvillion
@teresaceleste
@iamkarlieredd
@sencerembrownofficial
@peppysblessed
@razfier_mz_frazier
@londonrose.sellars
@madisonalsobrook
and more!

Production Design: @kinaeking
Lead Costume: @boutiquehush
Lead Hair: @Keishageorgehsirstylist
Lead Make Up: @picaasso

Produced by MegaMind Media x Sunshine Films by @ceoazarel

Day 4!!! New Movie Rolling as we speak so had to show love and appreciation for my team who has been killing it ALL of 2026!!🔥🔥🌺🌺🌺❤️

Make no mistake- You CAN’T do this effectively without a good team! To my writers, directors, producers, extraordinary cast and crew and the force behind me - I salute you! 🫡 ❤️

Please keep the prayers coming!!!We have 8 more days of filming and the writers retreat is starting now!!!

Help me celebrate my team!!! 👇🏾👏🏽👏🏽 And if you’ve ever worked on a MegaMind Media set tag yourself so we can send you hugs.

I love make my dreams come true!! Thank you God!! 🙏🏾❤️

Thank you Julius for the 🎥 ❤️
If you want to work with us tell us what you do below 👇🏾.

#movietime #megamindmedia #fairyfilmmother by @ceoazarel

Take Action ‼️ A lovely time was had hosting @keishaforga who shared her vision for Georgia and why she’s the best candidate for Governor!!! We are with you Keisha Lance Bottoms! 👏🏽 👏🏽

Early voting has started! Don’t wait. It’s sooooooooo important to vote as early as possible.

Tag someone who lives in #Georgia

@gochahawkins
@kandi
@tamera_wynn
💙 by @ceoazarel