Black Vine Network
About Black Vine Network
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Welcome to Black Vine Network (BVN) - Where Creativity Flourishes and Culture Shines Bright! BVN stands as more than a streaming service; it is a platform that champions black creators, showcasing their artistry, sharing authentic stories, and honoring our vibrant culture. Immerse yourself in narratives that uplift and inspire, making the black community stand taller and prouder.
Our Mission:
Empowering Black Voices: BVN's Commitment to Amplifying Authentic Black Stories and Experiences
Our Vision:
BVN aims to be the beacon where individuals from the black community can discover narratives that resonate with their experiences, celebrating a rich tapestry of culture, history, and aspirations. We strive to uplift voices that have been underrepresented and share stories authentically and proudly, creating a platform that reflects the diversity and essence of our community.
Our Stories:
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Featured Series and Films
Discover powerful narratives that celebrate our community. From heartwarming dramas to inspiring documentaries, BVN brings you content that resonates.
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The Family
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Green Ivory
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4:20am News Show
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Relisha
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The Local Lens
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The People of Black Vine Network
Our Team
Tanecia Britt
Founder/Head of Media & Content Strategy
Tanecia Britt is a results-driven creative professional with over 16 years of expertise in video production, content management, and content engineering. She holds an MA in Film, Video & New Screen Media from the University of East London and a BA in Communication Arts with a concentration in Video Production from Johnson C. Smith University. Tanecia's skills include content creation and strategy, leadership, video production and editing, content optimization, SEO, data analysis, project management, client engagement, and proficiency with content management systems.
Alex Wasti
Lead Media Production Intern
Alex Wasti, originally from Washington, DC, and raised in Takoma Park, Maryland, has nurtured a passion for filmmaking since a young age. A graduate of Towson University with a degree in Electronic Media and Film, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. His academic journey equipped him with essential skills in film study, cinematography, video editing, visual effects, scriptwriting, and directing, making him a versatile and valuable asset to Black Vine Network.
Christian Sare
Video Editor
Christian Sare comes from a small town in the midwest. Where most of their high school peers stayed local, Christian went a fair bet away from home. While attending Purdue university, they discovered their passion for where computer science, math, and art combine, VFX. Artistically inclined, but with little to no practical art skills, artistic pursuits seemed out of reach, enter the visual effects major. This major allowed their cold logical mind to make use of their aptitude in maths and coding to produce vivid yet creative scenes.
The visual effects major wasn’t in its own bubble on campus, it was very closely related to the film and video game majors. In the classes where film, video game, and visual effects collided Christian had their eyes opened to the wonderful technology that is applied behind the scenes in this field. With the newfound appreciation for their sister majors, Christian dove in picking up varied skills for a wide range of professions. This culminated in their final group project where they were paired with three animation majors. The animation majors could handle the modeling, but everything else was left to Christian. From rigging the characters, editing video footage, procedural tiling ground planes, Christian had the varied knowledge to cover any miscellaneous task.
Since graduating, Christian has been eager to put their education to good use. Priding themselves on being a jack-of-all-trades ready and willing to cover any holes a project might have. In the case there is an empty role that they don’t already have experience in, they use their varied education to get a headstart and rapidly grow to fill the role. Christian may not have much professional experience, but they are ready to work as hard as they can to earn that experience.
Dashawn DeBose
Dashawn DeBose is a Producer and Screenwriter from Sanford, FL, with a background in community organizing and program management. After four years of leading grassroots initiatives and working within local government agencies, he has redirected his focus to pursuing his interests in the arts and film.
During his time in community organizing, Dashawn launched and directed a K-6 after-school program in partnership with the Daytona Beach Housing Authority, providing tutoring for 70 Black and Brown students. As Program Assistant for Sanford’s My Brother’s Keeper Chapter of the Obama Foundation, he helped establish a mentorship initiative benefiting 100 Black and Brown male students in Seminole County.
In addition to his organizing work, Dashawn has three years of video production experience with nonprofit organizations and is a member of the Writer’s Room of the BVN, a subsidiary of The Experience Agency. He also serves as an Associate Producer for the ongoing crowdfunding campaign of the film project The One Eyed Monster.
Screenwriter (BVN Writers Room)
Tazz Wolf
Video Editor
I'm Tazz Wolf, a multifaceted professional handling VFX and SFX. As a musician at heart, I developed a passion for visual and audio transformations. Unsatisfied with the radio, I transitioned to film and expanded my skill set. Leveraging my military background, I tapped into my network to learn various fields, from engineering to cinematography. I discovered that the only limitations are one's desire to bring their vision to life. With virtual production at my fingertips, the possibilities are endless. Ultimately, being able to cater to clients in multiple aspects is a priceless asset.
Julia W.
Lead Creative Media Intern
Julia is a junior at North Carolina Central University, majoring in Mass Communications with a concentration in Documentary Filmmaking. She aims to build a career in filmmaking, focusing on cinematography. To gain practical experience, Julia has worked as a production assistant on music video sets and served as a cinematographer and assistant camera operator for student short films, actively developing her skills in visual storytelling and establishing a strong foundation for her future in the film industry.
Zachary Konick, PhD
Audio Team Lead, The Experience Agency & Black Vine Network
Zachary Konick is a composer and percussionist currently based in Annapolis,
Maryland. He holds degrees in music composition from the University of California San
Diego (PhD), the University of South Florida (MM), and the University of Maryland
College Park (BM). He has received notable performances by the Birmingham
Contemporary Music Group, the newEar Ensemble, the Quasar Saxophone Quartet,
the Florida Orchestra, the JACK, Ethel, Spektral, and Mivos String Quartets, the UCSD
Bass Ensemble, the McCormick Percussion Group, Matchstick Percussion Quartet, as
well as solo performances by Lee Hinkle, Rebecca Lloyd Jones and Alice Weinreb. His
music has been conducted under the baton of Oliver Knussen, Aleck Karis, Michael
Francis and Steven Schick. Zachary is published under Innova Records and has
composed music for independent films. He currently serves as a film scorer and audio
team lead for The Experience Agency. Konick has studied and collaborated with some
of today’s leading composers, including Roger Reynolds, Thomas DeLio, Chinary Ung,
Lei Liang, Michelle Lou, Katharina Rosenberger, Baljinder Sekhon, and Paul Reller. In
addition to his composition work, Konick performs as a percussionist and hammered
dulcimerist. He has performed as a member of the McCormick Percussion Group,
where he was featured in the recording of Matt Barber’s Kid Stuff through Ravello
Records. Zachary is an advocate for the creation and performance of new and
innovative music that pushes boundaries in the art world.
Duane Tucker
Production Coordinator
I’m Duane Tucker, and my career has been anything but straightforward! I have a strong background in real estate and project management, which gave me a deep understanding of how to keep things organized and deliver complex projects on time. Now, I’ve transitioned into the film and production world as a production coordinator and general manager, where I’m focused on making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Victor Martin
Video Editor
Victor is a multimedia artist, illustrator, and video creator based in Alexandria, VA. He attended Virginia Tech's School of Visual Arts, where he graduated with a bachelor's in Creative Technologies in 2022. During his time in school he completed two major multimedia video projects blending photography, videography, animation, and live performance, including his piece ARCS Documentary in collaboration with the NES artist residency in Skagaströnd, Iceland. Victor's professional credits have included cinematography and product photography for Allied Title & Escrow's DC office and the creation of new digital training videos for Alexandria-based HADPRO Hood & Duct Professionals. He is now excited to be contributing to BVN's upcoming projects and looking forward to what comes next. When he isn't working, Victor can usually be found developing personal story projects, gaming, or playing with his partner's beloved cat, Smudge