blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen Wanjiru speaks with TV/Film, Music Video, Content, Commercial producer and budding director, Maya Table about her projects, how she got started, what informs her work as a female director and producer, and the impact of gender inequality at the inception of her journey. Director, Producer ‘Maya Table’ Projects Triple Threat
Maya’s production credits include producing music videos for Janelle Monae, Usher, Adidas, Travis Scott, Summer Walker and the Migos. Directing credits include commercials and digital content for Google, SELF magazine, Lululemon, Make-A-Wish and Head & Shoulders.
Recent Projects Include:
“I Will Vote For Joe” Biden Harris Victory Fund Concert – The video debuts the new single “CHANGE” (So So Def Recordings), which was written and produced by GRAMMY®-winning mega-hit makers Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Johntá Austin and Bryan Michael Cox many more of their superstar friends. There is more than meets the eye. She single-handedly directed, produced, and edited the 6-minute video by herself using Zoom. Click here to view the full video (4 minutes 35 seconds).
Black Women Film Network Screening Debut – Maya’s short-film “Hit The Road” was selected by the Black Women Film Network (BWFN) as an “Official Selection.” The film hit the screen for the first time on October 10 in partnership with black-owned streaming service KweliTV. Based on director Maya Table’s true story, Hit The Road puts a lively spin on the devastating breakup of longtime couple Penny and Stan. Fueled by their competitive nature, Penny and Stan, played by Brianna Butler and Jared Wofford, engage in a battle of the sexes vying for the last word. Watch the trailer here.
Mereba’s Enchanting AfroPunk Performance – Adding to Maya’s recent work was the video she directed and produced for music artist Mereba’s virtual Afropunk 2020 performance. Watch the performance here.
Maya recently added “film director” to her title, having directed the short film “Dating App”, which was featured by Issa Rae and the short documentary, “Reclaiming Nappy” which was featured on Facebook Watch and at Facebook’s 2019 Sundance Festival panel.
Maya Table acts as the executive producer of her production company, Sam Frank Productions, named after her grandfather.
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Director, Producer ‘Maya Table’ Projects Triple Threat
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