Insight on Curating Reality Television from a women’s perspective

On Saturday April 6, Onyx DNA Media, co-founded by Delia Hobbs and Arlene Wilkinson hosted their inaugural event. The event was in partnership with WIFTA (Women in Film and Television in Atlanta) and was held at Atlantucky Brewing in downtown Atlanta. Curating a Reality Show: Insight from Behind the Camera, was moderated by Rosalynn Daniels and the panelists included Crystal L.R. Kelly, Shanté Paige, and Princess Banton-Lofters. The ladies sat down to discuss their insight in the film and television industry. Kelly is an Emmy Award-winning producer and is currently the co-executive producer for MTVs Unfaithful hosted by Tami Roman. Kelly explained when it comes to producing reality television you must know your talent. She said, “you have to humanize your talent” and be able to tell their story in the most authentic way. Kelly also explained that when she is producing a show, she feels like it is important that she looks at it from a viewer’s standpoint, she said “viewers love to have someone they can relate to and root for” when it comes to watching a show. Paige pivoted from the music industry to the film/reality television industry, where she started creating her own content. She explained...