Posts Tagged: Marsai Martin

Marsai Martin to Executive Produce Girls Inc. Film Festival

Inaugural Film Festival Girls, Inc announced its first film festival partnership with actress and producer Marsai Martin. The virtual festival will take place Sunday June 13. The purpose of the event is to elevate the voices of young women filmmakers through a series of short films. It will feature compelling stories from future generations of leaders… Read more »

At Only 15, Actress Marsai Martin is One of Forbes’ 30 Under 30!

Forbes Magazine is out with this year’s 30 Under 30 list!   They went through over 15,000 nominees and whittled it down to  600 people who they call “revolutionaries in 20 industries changing the course—and the face—of business and society.” Those who made the cut come from around the world, with 20% being immigrants and 40%… Read more »

Marsai Martin Says Black Girls Need More Lead Roles in Movies

Marsai Martin and Issa Rae think film and TV could use more stories of Black girlhood.   The two are on a publicity tour for  their upcoming film, Little,  and opened up about the kinds of images they’d like to see on screen. The 14-year old Marai Martin is the brain-child behind the film and executive producer.   She… Read more »