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Exclusive: Pritesh Shah Discusses Short Film & Diversity Casting

by HannahJoy Shareef February 24, 2021
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The short film, Invisible Brown Man, highlights stereotyping and tokenism. As an actor and producer, Pritesh uses comedy to engage the audience in laughter, but also the reality of Hollywood for minorities. The Knockturnal spoke with Pritesh Shah about his short film and diversity casting.

The Knockturnal: How do you believe stereotypes can affect/limit a person’s mental and emotional health when trying to achieve greatness?

Pritesh Shah: What doesn’t get discussed much is how we’re all stereotyping and being prejudiced. It isn’t just simply being done to us, but we’re also doing it to others. It’s owning and understanding the cultural and societal mold that has programmed all of us in such ways. Once I was able to recognize my own biases, see how they were leaving an imprint in my life, my external world started mirroring my inner healing. In the film, as my character TJ is bringing to light the truths of the industry, he too has to take accountability for the “invisibility.”

The Knockturnal: To be invisible means someone or something is unable to be seen. In your opinion, have you felt as though the film industry has not fully seen minority groups in a proper light? 

Pritesh Shah: The most interesting thing I’ve learned about the film industry is that it’s not necessarily progressive like I used to believe when I first started. Instead of being called “show business,” it should be “business show.” As much as creativity and art is appreciated, the main thing studios and production companies are thinking about is profitability. Hollywood doesn’t set the standard, they fit the standard that’s already set and is expected of it. As we continue to evolve as society, the films will head in those directions too. 

The Knockturnal: In the short film, I noticed how Tejas Desai worked to chase his dreams in the face of Hollywood. As a man, who is supposed to be a provider and labeled as tough in the eyes of society, What did it feel like to get rejected during casting? Have you had any personal experiences?

Pritesh Shah: When I first started, I learned quickly that I’ll be rejected 98% of the time.  Most auditions that I go to, I won’t get. Most of the time you’ll hear nothing at all. All of that has made me learn to let go of expectations. There are so many variables that are out of my control. As long as I control my variables to the best of my ability, I can sit back and forget about the rest. As far as being a provider, I definitely put a lot of pressure on myself when I was younger to be a provider,  like my father was to my family. Once I accepted who I was and what my path would be, I was able to forego those expectations and actually feel free. I started to realize that as long as I stayed on my journey, I’d be well taken care of. Fortunately, things have worked out, opportunities have knocked on my door, and I’ve experienced financial freedom because of it.

The Knockturnal: Can you walk the viewers through the thought process of creating the Invisible Brown man short film? 

Pritesh Shah: As we were circling the concept around competitions, we were invited to MGM for a diversity event. A quick encounter with an executive there inspired my writing partner Dennis and I to make a short film to really showcase what our show is about. We knew that having something for people to actually see will help us tremendously. What some may not know is that even short films can be pricey. It was just serendipitous that an old friend happened to be in town, and as he heard my story over coffee, he decided to fund the short himself. I put myself out there, and this opportunity came my way. It was truly a blessing. I was then fortunate to get my friend and Emmy nominated director Roxy Shih to direct. She brought such great experience and the team we needed to make this film a reality. We filmed three weeks before the pandemic started here. So many variables had to fall into place for this to happen, and I’m just very grateful they did. 

 

The Knockturnal: How important is representation in the film industry?

Pritesh Shah: Representation is very important of course. It’s also important to recognize that representation goes beyond ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. Representation signifies different perspectives, ideas, viewpoints, etc. When we can focus on that, the rest will take care of itself. Casting in a “diverse” manner has led people to cast productions out of guilt. Operating out of guilt makes things worse usually. If the industry focused on real authentic creative stories, it would automatically be inclusive of all types of people.  

The Knockturnal: What did you learn under the mentorship of Chad Coleman?

Pritesh Shah: Chad has been a close friend for a decade now. When I met him, I was a young green actor in LA, just trying to figure it all out. He was single handedly responsible for starting my standup career. He took me to the Laugh Factory and got me on stage. That was a domino effect for the comedy path. As far as acting was concerned, he taught me to ride the waves of the business. That there is no formula and definitely not a linear path to get to where you may want to go. I thank him immensely for allowing me to understand that as long as I focus on myself and my work, the rest will come to me. 

The Knockturnal: To my knowledge you quit your dream job to be a standup comic in Southern California. Why was humor important in this short film when presenting a serious message?  What do you believe your purpose is to the film industry? What impact do you want to leave behind for other generations to come?

Pritesh Shah: Humor comes from pain. For me, I used it as a defense mechanism to deal with my feelings of abandonment and deep rooted insecurity. As I grew, I realized I could use my humor in a way to speak my truth and engage with people, and not just as a mask. Therefore, with the subjects that are touched in the film such as tokenism and stereotyping, it was important to bring lightness to it as well. Humor has a beautiful way of breaking down barriers people create for themselves. 

As far as purpose is concerned in the industry, I can’t say I have a direct answer. Purpose can get so caught up with our egos that it can lead us astray. I just have faith in creating art that continues to tell deep truths, while bringing joy to those that resonate with it. The main thing I remember to continue to expand consciously so that can be reflected in my shows and films in the future. If I can impact those around me to take accountability, forgive, and grow then I can continue to smile. I’m less worried about being remembered, and more focused on nurturing and helping those that I can.

The Knockturnal: Where would you like to see the film industry in a couple years? 

Pritesh Shah: I’d like to see it in a place where we don’t have to “try” to include different people under umbrella words like “diversity” or “people of color.” I’ve seen them cause more division because there is a lack of understanding of what those terms actually mean. It’s led to people acting out of guilt like I stated, instead of expanding on their awareness. As we continue to move in the direction, we’ll be more focused on the great stories, and less on who made them.

The Knockturnal: While chasing your dreams, have you ever feared failure? If so, when? What values do you live by to help advance your career to the next level?

Pritesh Shah: Similar to most people, I’ve always had a fear of failure. That was probably one of the things that fueled me to work really hard. Growing up, my father was very strict and incredibly disciplined. Although he could’ve gone at it by being a little softer with me, I do appreciate the determination and long term thinking that he embedded in me.  That being said, I’ve also realized that if I continued to do things out of habit and discipline, I’d experience burnout. It wasn’t going to lead to balance in my life. So over the last decade, I’ve focused on balance and enjoying all aspects of my life, and not just my career advancement. Simply put, I’m more than what I “do.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exclusive: Common Kicks Band Discusses Music Scene in New York City and COVID-19 Impact

by HannahJoy Shareef February 23, 2021
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The Brooklyn-based Indie rock band, Common Kicks, decided to participate in a livestream benefit concert to support a New York concert venue, Arlene’s Grocery. The Knockturnal spoke with Common Kicks about the music scene in NYC and the impact of COVID-19. 

The Knockturnal: In what ways has the music scene progressed in NY? 

Quinn Marshall, Drummer:  The music scene has done what we all do during unpredictable times: we adapt, or die. 

With venues being shut down, the music scene has gone virtual with live streams. There have been full-streamed concerts, performances for virtual festivals, even live streams from people’s houses. 

The music scene continues to evolve and adapt in New York as it always has. It’s been a much more drastic learning curve over the last year, but it keeps going. I hope when we survive COVID, the venues and music scene will be there stronger than ever.

The Knockturnal: What feelings and emotions do the Common Kicks band members feel when they first hit the stage? Would you all agree that music is therapeutic? If so, what new sounds have you discovered? 

Grau, Bass Guitarist: Nothing beats the excitement of stepping on stage. Especially during a time that it’s harder to get onstage, that excitement, touch of anxiety but sheer joy, is hard to replicate. 

Music is very therapeutic, not only for the listener but for the player. It’s kept me, personally, very safe during the pandemic. I’ve definitely discovered and re-discovered myself as a player.

Alec White, Guitarist: During the pandemic Common Kicks was a personal therapeutic source. As we have written songs — some even about the pandemic — and will start live streaming, we hope to share our emotional catharsis with the world.

The Knockturnal: How can the public be of support to Common Kicks?

Answer from the whole band:  You can find us at @comminkicksband on Instagram. Right now that’s the best place to connect with us and be up to date. You can also find us on Facebook under “Common Kicks.”

The Knockturnal: What impact has Common kicks band brought to the community of New York?

Answer from the whole band: We’re big supporters of other Brooklyn indie bands.

The Knockturnal: Where do you plan on taking the band in the years to come?

Nick Andrews, Lead Singer: The sky’s the limit. I firmly believe in my bandmates’ abilities and creativity when it comes to making creative music. We all have that special chemistry and relationship needed to make amazing songs as well.

We also know how to change it up when it comes to making new music which makes it feel brand new every time, so we’re never bored! 

I definitely see us doing more livestreams, outdoor and indoor gigs when they become readily available.

The Knockturnal: How will Common Kick’s sound and entertainment get others to participate in Arlene’s benefit concert?

Grau, Bass Guitarist: We’re hoping that our sound will bring people to check out our live stream and our entertainment value to bring in some extra dollars to Arlenes. Our ticket sales have a portion going to Arlene’s — you can donate on top of the ticket price, and we’re hoping that anyone who checks us out comes back to check other bands to support them too. 

The Knockturnal: What impact has Arlene’s brought to the community of New York? 

Grau, Bass Guitarist: Arlenes is about as iconic as it gets within the music scene in NYC. With the closing of so many other venues, keeping the legacy of venues that are great to play and progress the music scene are integral.

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Writer and comedian Mariah Smith is now the host of the 10-episode documentary podcast Spectacle.

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Exclusive: Paige Beuning Discusses Swimsuit Line & Entrepreneurship

by HannahJoy Shareef February 16, 2021
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Owner Paige Beuning created PVB The Label to highlight issues concerning the ocean, plastic and fast fashion.

To make the world a healthier place to live, Paige decided to create swimsuits made from Econyl to build and develop sustainable communities, in a creative and positive manner. The Knockturnal spoke with Paige about PVB The Label growing in the future, and helpful tips for entrepreneurs.

The Knockturnal: Where do you see PVB the Label 10 years from now? 

Paige Beuning: In 10 years, I see PVB The Label empowering millions of people with positivity, creating new ways to be more sustainable, and helping other brands implement more eco-friendly practices.  

The Knockturnal: PVB The Label was created to bring attention to the issues of the world with ocean waste, plastic waste, and fast fashion. How do you think that people can help make the world a healthier and cleaner place to live?

 Paige Beuning: Buying quality over quantity. In today’s world, it can be so much easier to choose fast fashion, because of timeliness and convenience.  But where do those clothes end up? There is a massive ripple effect when choosing fast fashion.  Something to consider when shopping is buying quality products instead of a lot of crappy things.  Try to find clothes that will have a long shelf life.  

 The Knockturnal: What improvements would you like to see from fashion designers and store owners? 

 Paige Beuning: I would love to see fashion designers and store owners using more eco-friendly shipping supplies.  For instance, all of PVB’s “plastic” bags are biodegradable, our tissue paper and tape are recycled and can be reused, and our suits are made from ocean waste! 

The Knockturnal: The mission of PVB the label is to make people feel confident and happy. Through your business, do you plan on creating more bathing suit designs for plus-size women? 

 Paige Beuning: Yes! We have been working hard with our manufacturer to create new sizes for PVB! We are so excited to start carrying plus-size swimwear in season 3!

 The Knockturnal: How did you first get the idea to start PVB the label and what experiences helped shape the focus of the business to create awareness about the world?

 Paige Beuning: I have loved the ocean since the day I was born.  I had millions of swimming suits growing up because I lived on a lake in Minnesota.  Recently, I got my Master’s Degree in Fashion Marketing and something that we discussed a lot was sustainability in the fashion industry and how detrimental it is to our Earth.  Instead of just talking about it, I wanted to do something about it.  I wanted to make a real impact and hopefully inspire others to help too.  As PVB The Label grows, we are finding more ways to create a healthier planet. 

The Knockturnal: On the website, I was impressed by the diversity of the women showing the swimsuits but also the different body shapes. In today’s society many women want to physically look a certain way, what advice would you give men and women about body image and self-confidence?

 Paige Beuning: YES! Our three pillars of our business are inclusivity, positivity, and sustainability.  We want everybody to feel included, feel loved, and feel confident. Confidence is not just a trait people have; it is a skill. It can be learned and worked on.  In my opinion, everybody should learn to be confident because literally, everybody is beautiful in their own way (cheesy, I know).  Life is too short to not love the amazing body you are in! 

 The Knockturnal: Can you give some necessary steps that people should take into consideration when creating a business? 

Paige Beuning: If you are considering creating a business, make sure that you are 100% passionate about it, willing to learn, willing to make mistakes, willing to have sleepless nights, and have a strong mission. 

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On Tuesday, February 2nd The Critics Choice Association hosted the 3rd Annual Celebration of Black Cinema, via a virtual ceremony, to honor 10 visionary films and 15 actors, producers, and directors of the season.

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Chloë Grace Moretz and Director, Tim Story talk T Chloë Grace Moretz and Director, Tim Story talk TOM & JERRY: the movie out Thursday! 😆 Full interview link in bio 🥳⁣
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Still reflecting on the timeliness of @leedaniels Still reflecting on the timeliness of @leedaniels latest film: #theunitedstatesvsbillieholiday! 

@roradanielle got to sit down & chat with this immensely talented ensemble (@andradaymusic , @_trevante_ , @willtylerjames , @misslawrence , @davinejoy , @realevanross , @thegarretthedlund ) and uncover the bad-ass heroine behind the music of #ladyday ! 

Tune into the premiere on February 26th on @hulu and find this interview in it’s entirety on Theknockturnal.com!
@kattinsley spoke with @denise_boutte @jackielong @kattinsley spoke with @denise_boutte @jackielong and @lazrael_lison about their new film on BET+ Never and Again full interview is in our site and YouTube channel 
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Have you ever thought about meditating, but never Have you ever thought about meditating, but never actually tried it? Well, look no further. 

@okayplayer released an initiative that can help you find peace of mind. Our reporter @ashleytiffaney had the pleasure speaking with @bigkrit about his involvement in “PASSAGE: The Practice of Healing”. The program includes PASSAGE, the EP, a mental health and wellness curation featuring guided meditations by Big K.R.I.T. Kwasi Kessie, and others. Check out our exclusive interview on our website! 
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