Yara Shahid, possibly the face of Freeform, is extending her overall deal with the studio. created and the incorporation of the Onyx Collective into the Pact.
“Every creative dream must be seen and heard and realized with colleagues who match your vision and spirit. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to continue creating with our Disney family and to be rooted in the work the Onyx Collective is doing to address this moment,” said Yara Shahidi and her mother/business partner Carrie Shahidi.
The duo’s 7th Sun label will continue to develop and produce scripted and unscripted programming for both studios as part of an exclusive deal that includes working with Freeform and Onyx Collective President Tara Duncan and her various teams.
Shahid joins the likes of Ryan Coogler, Destin Daniel Cretton, Prince Penn, Natasha Rothwell and Erica Green Swafford in deals with Onyx that focus on stories from underrepresented communities.
Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie May AquashDirected by Yvonne Russo, it explores the extraordinary life and unravels the decades-long mystery behind the murder of Annie Mae Aquash. Mi’kmaq from Nova Scotia, Canada, Annie May is a mother, teacher and revolutionary who fought for indigenous rights and whose death went unsolved for nearly 30 years, making it one of the country’s most infamous cases. Set between the volatile landscape of American politics in the 1970s and the current search for answers led by Annie Mae’s daughter, this is a shocking story of murder, intrigue, love and betrayal that traces Annie Mae’s case to the current epidemic. Indigenous women and girls disappeared and murdered. Executive production is provided by Amy Kaufman, Caroline Waterlow, Yvonne Russo, Ezra Edelman and Riva Marker. The documentary series is produced by Laylow Pictures in association with Nine Stories Productions.
Life is about effort and the will to succeed despite adversity. Nowhere is this more evident than in the exciting and inventive world of car culture, where enthusiasts show off completely different vehicles not only as a demonstration of the joy of driving, but also of their own personal success. The Untitled Swizz Beatz Project sees hip-hop legend and car collector Swizz Beatz visit car-loving destinations, where he explores the area’s distinctive motoring culture and unites two disparate car clubs in a shared love of all things cars. and automobiles. An appreciation of what it means to overcome adversity with sheer drive. The series is produced by Jay Brown and Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith of Ty Ty and Jay Brown Productions, Raymond Garcia of Major TV, Emmett Dennis of Black Drive Originals and Christian Sarabia of 51 Minds.
“Looking for Food for the Soul” Following famous rock star chef Alice Reynolds, discover soul food around the world. As you look for food, you also learn the stories, people and traditions of each place you visit and bring your own flavor to it. Traveling internationally, Chef Reynolds explores the culinary worlds of Mississippi, Oklahoma, Appalachia, South Africa, Italy, Jamaica, Peru and Los Angeles. The Quest for Soul Food is directed by Rodney Lucas and produced by Melina Matsukas, Jacob Cohen-Holmes and Ali Brown. Treach Curry is serving as showrunner. “Searching for Soul Food” is produced by Woodman Park Productions (All3Media America Company), De La Revolucion and Ventureland.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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