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Author. Scholar. Educator. Filmmaker.
Prof @columbia
Director @blackblackfilm
My book, WHEN THE HOOD COMES OFF, is out now!

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BLACK BLACK is coming to Los Angeles! Our short film was shot on location in LA, with an LA based cast and crew.

And now we’re excited to be bringing BLACK BLACK back home on Wednesday, September 16, at the TCL Chinese 6 Theater in Hollywood with the Indiewood Film Festival.

Tickets are available at the link in bio.

Can’t wait to see you!

Peace.

Starring
Willy - @antoinew22
Joanna - @caitlinrduffy
Grace - @hello_berkeley
Mel - @dotsaintfleur
Eva - @tessandra
Arnold - @imtombytheway

Produced by @champagne_mamee

Director of Photography - @sikaafi
Production Design by @evanisthenewblack
Edited by @ivanalvaro7
Original Music by @josueveramusic

1st Assistant Director - @jackclarke02
2nd Assistant Director - @michaelduggan_
Production Sound Mixer - @decabitsound
Boom Operator - @nist_cat
Sound Design – @music.ian_
alyxahellman
Wardrobe Stylist - @miraaaacle
Hair and Makeup - @sam.cota
Prop Master - @cranchdressing

1st Assistant Camera - @simone_alezandria
2nd Assistant Camera – @mel.wick
Gaffer - @sharonpulwer
Key Grip - @itsweiland
G/E Swing - @kuhneeo
Steadicam - @leandro.imaz

Executive Producers
@jujurera
@jelanijulyus
@mistermister57
@sincerelytunda

Creative Producers
@darrylgenejr
@khalidelkabah
@_anthonyrich
@sisyphean_bliss
Nkemka Anyiwo
@josephaaronjohnson

Studio Teacher - Gabriella Rodriguez
Script Supervisor - @kels.lore
Production Assistants - Christine An
@cameronhoge
Colorist - @jacobbarajassantos
Graphic Design - @suahcho_23
Photoshop Artist – @nataszko
Digital Imaging Technician - @ivanalvaro7

Special thanks:
@keslowcamera
colin_francis_costello
@horror_in_real_life
@marcus___alexander
@hildamercadodp
@richardtamayo_
@coriolisco
Monica Reid
@derekddow
@tamie.parker.song
@terrimontrel
@bpousman
@donte.t.boyd11

Written and Directed by @rob.eschmann taken in Hollywood, California by @rob.eschmann

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This summer we’ve been engaging in a series of workshops to collaboratively develop and write a play.

This Saturday, August 29, we’re putting on a FREE READING of a work-in-progress. A play in development. Come see what we’re building! Link to RSVP in bio.

COURTS THAT CARE (and other lies) is a devised theatre project that transforms criminal justice research into public art, using performance and collective imagination to reclaim narratives and challenge systems of punishment.

After the reading, stay for a community conversation. Your questions, reflections, and feedback will help shape the final version of the play.  This project was created in collaboration with The Mud Theatre Project, an incredibly talented ensemble of formerly incarcerated theater artists. It was inspired by the ethnographic research of UIC criminology professor Dr. Julian G. Thompson, and grown through The Soft Punishment Workshop + Logan Center Performance Lab.

The event will also feature poetry and live music performances from system-impacted artists.

Please note: This event will be filmed for a documentary. Audience members may appear in event footage.

The reading will be held in the beautiful Douglas Hall at Chicago State University. Special thanks to our hosts. CSU Cinema and CSU Theater are proud to partner with COURTS THAT CARE. Look for an intro from the legendary Prof Derek Dow.

Shout out our community of collaborators!
@mudtheatreproject
Brian Beals
@toussaint__the_abolitionist
@darrion_benson  Nia Yoel Davis Dyanna
Ghost Holiday Swavell Saleem
@quennalene
@jelanijulyus
@sisyphean_bliss
@derekddow
CSU Cinema
CSU Theater
@doitcoward
@meekley
@garebeardp
@bitvisuals
@phdworking
@its.aendi taken in Chicago, Illinois by @rob.eschmann

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Chicago family!

Our short film BLACK BLACK is coming to the @xlfilmfestival this Friday, August 21st, at 11am. We’re showing in the Film Block: For the Joy at Harper Theater (5238 South Harper Avenue in Hyde Park, Chicago).

I’m throwing the link for tickets in bio. Hope to see you in the Chi!

Peace.

BLACK BLACK

Starring
Willy - @antoinew22
Joanna - @caitlinrduffy
Grace - @hello_berkeley
Mel - @dotsaintfleur
Eva - @tessandra
Arnold - @imtombytheway

Written and Directed by @rob.eschmann
Produced by @champagne_mamee

Director of Photography - @sikaafi
Production Design by @evanisthenewblack
Edited by @ivanalvaro7
Original Music by @josueveramusic

1st Assistant Director - @jackclarke02
2nd Assistant Director - @michaelduggan_
Production Sound Mixer - @decabitsound
Boom Operator - @nist_cat
Sound Design – @music.ian_
alyxahellman
Wardrobe Stylist - @miraaaacle
Hair and Makeup - @sam.cota
Prop Master - @cranchdressing

1st Assistant Camera - @simone_alezandria
2nd Assistant Camera – @mel.wick
Gaffer - @sharonpulwer
Key Grip - @itsweiland
G/E Swing - @kuhneeo
Steadicam - @leandro.imaz

Executive Producers
@jujurera
@jelanijulyus
@mistermister57
@sincerelytunda

Creative Producers
@darrylgenejr
@khalidelkabah
@_anthonyrich
@sisyphean_bliss
Nkemka Anyiwo
@josephaaronjohnson

Studio Teacher - Gabriella Rodriguez
Script Supervisor - @kels.lore
Production Assistants - Christine An
@cameronhoge
Colorist - @jacobbarajassantos
Graphic Design - @suahcho_23
Photoshop Artist – @nataszko
Digital Imaging Technician - @ivanalvaro7

Special thanks:
@keslowcamera
colin_francis_costello
@horror_in_real_life
@marcus___alexander
@hildamercadodp
@richardtamayo_
@coriolisco
Monica Reid
@derekddow
@tamie.parker.song
@terrimontrel
@bpousman
@donte.t.boyd11 taken in Chicago by @rob.eschmann

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And the award goes to… ANTOINE WILLIAMS!

BLACK BLACK premiered at the Socially Relevant Film Festival in New York last week, and our star Antoine took home the award for best actor in a short film.

Congrats Antoine! What a remarkable performance. A few words from Antoine:

“It’s always special when a project you believe in gets recognized. Grateful to be part of this film and huge thanks to the awesome director himself, Rob Eschmann, producer Cristin Lim, and the incredible cast and crew who made it all possible.”
-Antoine

We couldn’t be more proud!! 🍾🏆🎉

BLACK BLACK Credits

Written and Directed by @rob.eschmann
Produced by @champagne_mamee

Starring
Willy - @antoinew22
Joanna - @caitlinrduffy
Grace - @hello_berkeley
Mel - @dotsaintfleur
Eva - @tessandra
Arnold - @imtombytheway

Director of Photography - @sikaafi
Production Design by @evanisthenewblack
Edited by @ivanalvaro7
Original Music by @josueveramusic

1st Assistant Director - @jackclarke02
2nd Assistant Director - @michaelduggan_
Production Sound Mixer - @decabitsound
Boom Operator - @nist_cat
Sound Design – @music.ian_
alyxahellman
Wardrobe Stylist - @miraaaacle
Hair and Makeup - @sam.cota
Prop Master - @cranchdressing

1st Assistant Camera - @simone_alezandria
2nd Assistant Camera – @mel.wick
Gaffer - @sharonpulwer
Key Grip - @itsweiland
G/E Swing - @kuhneeo
Steadicam - @leandro.imaz

Executive Producers
@jujurera
@jelanijulyus
@mistermister57
@sincerelytunda

Creative Producers
@darrylgenejr
@khalidelkabah
@_anthonyrich
@sisyphean_bliss
Nkemka Anyiwo
@josephaaronjohnson

Studio Teacher - Gabriella Rodriguez
Script Supervisor - @kels.lore
Production Assistants - Christine An
@cameronhoge
Colorist - @jacobbarajassantos
Graphic Design - @suahcho_23
Photoshop Artist – @nataszko
Digital Imaging Technician - @ivanalvaro7

Special thanks to:
@keslowcamera
colin_francis_costello
@horror_in_real_life
@marcus___alexander
@hildamercadodp
@richardtamayo_
@coriolisco
Monica Reid
@derekddow
@tamie.parker.song
@terrimontrel
@bpousman
@donte.t.boyd11 taken in New York City by @rob.eschmann

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6 months ago

A few frames from our short film BLACK BLACK.

One of the inspirations for the film came from W.E.B. DuBois’ early 20th Century writings on the racial divide, which he calls “the veil,” and the “double consciousness” that emerges as a result.

These concepts continue to be relevant 100 years later. Our film is about discovering the catalyst for consciousness, and imagining how to deconstruct dominant narratives.

Right now we’re seeing bias and misinformation weaponized in ways that threaten art, education, democracy, and human life. Hateful and regressive speech, ideas, and policies are being framed and marketed as egalitarian.

This project was shaped by years of research into racism, wellness, and how technology alters the way we see one another. It’s a story about relationships, family, and tensions with people we love.

We hope this film sparks difficult conversations that make a clearer way forward possible.

Dir @rob.eschmann
Producer @champagne_mamee

Director of Photography @sikaafi
Production Design @evanisthenewblack
Editor @ivanalvaro7
Original Music @josueveramusic

1st Assistant Camera @simone_alezandria
2nd Assistant Camera @mel.wick
Gaffer @sharonpulwer
Key Grip @itsweiland
G/E Swing @kuhneeo
Steadicam @leandro.imaz

Starring
@antoinew22
@caitlinrduffy
@hello_berkeley
@dotmcdonald
@tessandra
@imtombytheway

1st Assistant Director @jackclarke02
2nd Assistant Director @michaelduggan_
Production Sound Mixer @decabitsound
Boom Operator @nist_cat
Sound Design @music.ian_
alyxahellman
Wardrobe Stylist @miraaaacle
Hair and Makeup @sam.cota
Prop Master @cranchdressing
Colorist @jacobbarajassantos
Graphic Design @suahcho_23

Script Supervisor @kels.lore
Production Assistants Christine An
@cameronhoge
Photoshop Artist @nataszko

Creative Producers
@darrylgenejr
@khalidelkabah
@_anthonyrich
@sisyphean_bliss
Nkemka Anyiwo
@josephaaronjohnson

Executive Producers
@jujurera
@jelanijulyus
@mistermister57
@sincerelytunda

#shortfilms #independentfilm #dramedy #storytelling taken in Los Angeles, California by @rob.eschmann

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9 months ago

We made a short film! It’s called BLACK BLACK.

It’s a dramedy about an interracial couple who confront the hidden truths that threaten their relationship.

We made BLACK BLACK to imagine what it takes for people to see beyond their blind spots.

We’re so grateful for the amazing and talented people who gave their time to bring this project to life.

Stay tuned for more!

Written and Directed by @rob.eschmann

Produced by Cristin Lim @champagne_mamee

Executive Produced by
@jujurera
@jelanijulyus
@mistermister57
@sincerelytunda

Director of Photography - @sikaafi
Production Design by @evanisthenewblack
Edited by @ivanalvaro7
Original Music by @josueveramusic

Cast
Willy - @antoinew22
Joanna - @caitlinrduffy
Grace - @hello_berkeley
Mel - @dotmcdonald
Eva - @tessandra
Arnold - @imtombytheway

1st Assistant Director - @jackclarke02
2nd Assistant Director - @michaelduggan_
Production Sound Mixer - @decabitsound
Boom Operator - @nist_cat
Sound Design – @music.ian_
alyxahellman
Wardrobe Stylist - miraaaacle
Hair and Makeup - @sam.cota
Prop Master - @cranchdressing

1st Assistant Camera - @simone_alezandria
2nd Assistant Camera – @mel.wick
Gaffer - @sharonpulwer
Key Grip - @itsweiland
G/E Swing - @kuhneeo
Steadicam - @leandro.imaz

Creative Producers
@darrylgenejr
@khalidelkabah
@_anthonyrich
@sisyphean_bliss
Nkemka Anyiwo
@josephaaronjohnson

Studio Teacher - Gabriella Rodriguez
Script Supervisor - @kels.lore
Production Assistants - Christine An
@cameronhoge
Colorist - @jacobbarajassantos
Graphic Design - @suahcho_23
Photoshop Artist – @nataszko
Digital Imaging Technician - @ivanalvaro7

Special thanks to:
@keslowcamera
colin_francis_costello
@horror_in_real_life
@marcus___alexander
@hildamercadodp
@richardtamayo_
@coriolisco
Monica Reid
@tamie.parker.song
@terrimontrel
@bpousman
@donte.t.boyd11
@derekddow

#shortfilms #independentfilm #dramedy #storytelling by @rob.eschmann

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9 months ago

“What we do in life, echoes in eternity…”

That’s kinda how it feels out here… You can’t go a block in Rome without seeing abundant evidence of history - art, science, culture, human achievement. Breathtaking.

Made me reflect on how much history has been erased around the globe.

Somewhat embarrassed to say that one of the highlights of the trip was leaving the Vatican, seeing a crowd, and accidentally catching Tom Cruise on the red carpet for the new mission impossible 🤣🤷🏾‍♂️

Lastly… you know I had to rewatch Gladiator on the flight home! 💪🏾 taken in Rome, Italy by @rob.eschmann

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“I realize we only have limited time here…” - Pharoahe Monch taken in Cairo, Egypt by @rob.eschmann

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I’m so grateful for everyone who came out for my book launch this weekend. Y’all made it real. What a vibe.

Had a dope conversation with my sister @reesespieces21_ and my brotha from anotha @sisyphean_bliss. Appreciate both of you taking the time to talk about the process and the book.

Even if you weren’t there, I felt the support from afar. Grateful for our community!

Peace. Resist.

#books #bookstagram #book #booksigning #blackauthors #reading #author #authorsofig #blackwriters #blackart #booklaunch #instabook #bookrecommendations #resist taken in Semicolon Books by @rob.eschmann

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It’s happening… my book launch is Saturday, June 3rd, at Semicolon Bookstore. If you’re in Chicago come through! Register with the link in my bio… I need to know how much wine to buy 😁

@semicolonchi

#books #bookstagrammer #blackauthors #booklover #book #reading #booksbooksbooks #instabooks #reader #blackwriters #author #bookrecommendations #booklaunch #booksigning taken in Chicago, Illinois by @rob.eschmann

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Y’all, I wrote a book, and it comes out in less than a month. You can order it from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or from your local bookstore. Check my bio for links on my website.

It’s called When the Hood Comes Off: Racism and Resistance in the Digital Age.

This book is a story about how the internet changes the way we experience, understand, and respond to racism. Expressions of racism became more subtle when Jim Crow fell. Discrimination is illegal now, but racist structures and policies still hurt our lives.

Online, racism can be much more explicit and visible - a wakeup call for those who were fooled into thinking racism had gone away. As racism becomes more visible, more people join the fight against oppression. Black folks and folks of Color are leading the way with new and innovate forms of resistance.

I’ve spent a decade researching the connection between online interactions and offline realities, and spent the past three years finding the best way to share this work.

It seems a bit unreal that it will be here soon. Or that it’s here now… yesterday a friend sent a pic with the book… apparently Amazon is shipping it early 🤣

Please order it with me, share the news, and leave a review.

Peace!

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#books #bookstagrammer #blackauthors #booklover #book #reading #booksbooksbooks #instabooks #reader #blackwriters #author #bookrecommendations taken in Harlem by @rob.eschmann

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POV: You get to ask your sister questions about the THREE books she wrote and were published this week, her process, and her journey as an author. My little sis, but I look up to her (and not just when it comes to writing). Love you Reese, and congrats x3! Much thanks to the Semicolon Bookstore and Gallery for hosting.

@reesespieces21_
@semicolonchi
@simonkids
@scholasticinc

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#mglit #kidlit #bookstagram #blackbookstagram #librariansofinstagram #teacherswhoread #middlegradebooks #MG #middlegrade #librarians #educators #bookworm #booklovers #authorsofinstagram #childrensbooks #diversebooks #weneeddiversebooks #bookishlove #booknerd taken in Semicolon Books by @rob.eschmann

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