On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with Black Reel Award-winning writer/director, Ya’Ke Smith, about his upcoming film about sex trafficking, Heaven.
Widely regarded as one of this generation’s next film directors to watch, Ya’Ke has made a name for himself as a filmmaker with a veracious style of storytelling that takes an unflinching look at issues facing today’s society.
The San Antonio native’s films have received world-wide acclaim, screening at The Cannes International Film Festival, The Pan African Film and Arts festival, The Sedicorto International Film Festival Forli and The Los Angeles Shorts Film Festival, to name a few.
Ya’Ke won a Black Reel Award for his short film, Katrina’s Son. His most recent film, Wolf, explores sexual abuse in the church. Currently, he is prepping his upcoming feature, Heaven, this time tackling sex trafficking.
He’ll also dicuss the films that inspire him on the latest episode of Conversations.
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