We recently connected with Lloyd Booker and have shared our conversation below.
Lloyd , so good to have you with us today. We’ve got so much planned, so let’s jump right into it. We live in such a diverse world, and in many ways the world is getting better and more understanding but it’s far from perfect. There are so many times where folks find themselves in rooms or situations where they are the only ones that look like them – that might mean being the only woman of color in the room or the only person who grew up in a certain environment etc. Can you talk to us about how you’ve managed to thrive even in situations where you were the only one in the room?
A GREAT QUESTION!! As Bruh James Brown would say ‘I Don’t want nobody to give me nuthin open up the door I’ll get it myself’!! (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fqulmEzz5nw) … Being a Tall, Fine ,Relatively Educated Artistic Black Man lol .. oh & @ times well spoken lol! I’ve had to be twice as good as my colleagues (this was instilled in me by Parents & Family) in getting anything done! But .. also @ the same time still learning to straddle / navigate fences in regards to peoples misperceptions about me as a person! This has lead me to some successes in films ACADEMY/OSCAR/GOLDEN GLOBE ATTENTION ..(https://aframe.oscars.org/news/post/2022-oscars-here-are-all-the-films-eligible-for-oscars-at-the-94th-academy MY FILM AGELESS LOVE WAS NOMINATED N FRANCE!!..N 5 CATEGORIES! WON BEST PIC.!!.. (https://m.imdb.com/event/ev0005469/2022/1/) ..(Producer & Count Basie) ..A TRUE STORY ABOUT & JEWISH FRIEND R.I.P. YALE SCHWARTZ ..ACADEMY/OSCAR/GOLDEN GLOBE TALK MY PROJECT!).., https://tinyurl.com/29mt2ykw .., https://tinyurl.com/5x59snwz .. & HOUSE OF BROTHERLY LOVE ..(horror/dramedy OSCAR SUBMITTED SHORT) …https://directorsnotes.com/2021/12/23/max-kane-house-of-brotherly-love/ … (https://vimeo.com/713055328/0ac6d948d9 , (Im @ the end of this Oner) .. Also the performance arts ..stage & music! I’ve been blessed to have worked with BERNIE MAC , SAMUEL L JACKSON , GEORGE CLOONEY , JERRY WEINTRAUB , BEN & CASEY AFFLECK , ERIC ROBERTS ,KEVIN HART, EDDIE & CHARLIE MURPHY & OTHERS! I’m still grinding in need of Mo’ Work & a great agent lol!! It’s a tough road to hoe!!
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’ve worked in school/court systems for yrs along with doing my artistic thang as an advocation. With my eclectic background I’ve helped young people, Family & Friends get into the arts! Presently now I’m still in grind-mode as an artist in film , radio ( http://tinyurl.com/5ccyycfa & music ….https://tinyurl.com/4zrwe4je ) ..,http://tinyurl.com/mrypaf4h & PT. 2 Episode 15) .. I work with nonprofits , https://ideacfta.org/meet-idea , https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_Athletic_League & more! I have a start-up burgeoning apparel business ..Performed for 24,000 @ LIVE NATIONS WELLS FARGO CTR.!! …., https://tinyurl.com/y33skn6l , ROCK , ROLL & FUNK T-SHIRTS , CLOTHES!!
https://tinyurl.com/yxaspeo3 , (Apparel / paraphernalia) & BOOKERMAN PRODS. With BrotherMan Mr. Hewitt Malone! I’m also presently working with my Albanian Family Kreshnik Seseri on several documentaries .. (https://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEA&search_query=Kreshnik+seseri) .. , Fam Joshua Coates 20/20 films .. (https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3172762/) , Fam Max Kane of Anonymous Content ..(https://m.imdb.com/name/nm10539737/) ..Fam.. Dan & Ghanna Hertzog (www.intheweehours.com) Fam Author , Artist Carmen Nina Pulido Diversity Productions , Fam .. Photog to the stars & Coffee Impresario Brian Wells ..(http://tinyurl.com/yc6943ya &
http://tinyurl.com/bdep9n8y )… I’M AN ARTIST GUN 4 HIRE!!!
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
1. Get along with everyone expand ur horizons , be firm honest & truthful
2. If u don’t know something don’t fake the funk asks questions.. find things out!
3. To thine own self be true!! Be real not fake! Know the truth & the truth shall set u free!! ..( https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fe0Fzta3sk ) .. lol!
U only asked me of 3 but I have plenty more lol … but this is fine for now!! I still try to implement these myself on a daily basis!
Anyone can utilize these things in any walk of life they choose!!
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
As stated earlier I’m looking for a reputable agent/agency. My endgame is to have them reppin me! Utilizing my entire background! I know this may sound like a broad statement but it’s actually succinct / specific for a collaborative effort w/our shared views & backgrounds! I’d love to collaborate artistically with people whether via music , film , etc.!! ONLY SERIOUS, GENUINE, TRUTHFUL REPLYS MAKE SURE U DO A DEEP DIVE ON ME 1ST! ..lloyd_booker@yahoo.com .., 323-717-0269 .., OR VIA THIS SITE/ARTICLE!!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3239688/
- Other: https://www.suzeebehindthescenes.com/2021/11/interview-with-philly-actorproducer.html?m=1
Image Credits
The 1st 2 pics ME, ERIC ROBERTS , REAL COP TOM RAWA , 3rd pic. ME & MY NEPHEWS MATTHEW & ISAIAH..,@ NYC SCREENING of Kreshnik Seseri/Lloyd Booker Film ‘‘MY FRIENDS’’ 4th pic.. a still from the OSCAR SUBMITTED SHORT HOUSE OF BROTHERLY LOVE! 5. pic.ME AKA CONRAD MURRAY/MICHAEL JACKSON STORY!! 6. Pic FORENSIC FILES / CARL BROWN 7. Pic. REAL B-BALL ME!! LOL!! 8. Pic. ME REGINALD PARRISH / SUPREME JUSTICE W/JUDGE KAREN 9. THE OTHERS … ME W/GEORGE CLOONEY, SAMUEL L JACKSON , STEVEN SODERBERGH … ALSO THE REST OTTO & GEORGE SHOW FUNKIN OUT AS ‘MAD MAN & THE MENTAL PROBLEMS W/THE PSYCHO BROADS!!!
