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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Ryan Coogler and Ta-Nehisi Coates on BLACK PANTHER, Chadwick Boseman, and Writing
Season 3 Episode 21
This February, we’re celebrating the 8th anniversary of the release of BLACK PANTHER! We dug deep into the In Proximity archives to re-release this i…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
From FRIENDS Intern to CRIMINAL MINDS TV Writer to Showrunner: How to Build a TV Writing Career
Season 3 Episode 20
What does it take to build a successful TV writing career in comedy, procedurals, and drama? Executive producer, showrunner, and author Kimberly Ann …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler on SINNERS, Lore, and Filmmaking
Season 3 Episode 19
SINNERS lead actor Michael B. Jordan and writer/director/producer Ryan Coogler break down the Academy Award®-nominated film and their 10+ year collab…
5 months ago
PROX GEMS: Filmmaking 101
Season 3 Episode 18
Essential filmmaking advice from industry pros: writer/director Justin Tipping breaks down the Tagalog needle drop in the Jordan Peele-produced sport…
5 months, 1 week ago
Creative Direction, Music Videos, and Live Events with Mike Carson
Season 3 Episode 17
Mike Carson is a multidisciplinary creative director and designer. Last year, he co-creative directed and production designed Kendrick Lamar’s Super …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
PROX GEMS: Industry Tips and Advice
Season 3 Episode 16
Kick off the new year with advice from industry pros: manager James Swoope on why you need “something to manage” before getting representation, actor…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
PROX GEMS: SINNERS!
Season 3 Episode 15
Highlights from this season’s SINNERS episodes including: cultural consultant Dolly Li on Remmick’s infamous “licking” line, script supervisor Steve …
6 months ago
PROX GEMS: A Day with Spike Lee and Other Stories with Ammar Mohamed
Season 3 Episode 14
Ammar Mohamed, filmmaker and assistant to Ryan Coogler, on how he broke into the industry, his infamous ID story, and a never-before-released story a…
6 months, 1 week ago
PROX RECS 2025: Best Books, Films & Career Advice from Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson & More
Season 3 Episode 13
Celebrate the holidays with IN PROXIMITY! Kicking off our series of holiday mini episodes, host Paola Mardo shares the best Prox Recs of 2025. Whethe…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Build a Film Community with Armenian Film Society
Season 3 Episode 12
From bookstore events to hosting the SINNERS Los Angeles premiere, what’s it like to start a film community from scratch? Armen and Mary Karaoghlania…
6 months, 3 weeks ago