Making 'Seraphim': How We Built a Black Queer Musical in Brooklyn Ft. Marck Angel

Join in the conversation! Welcome back to another episode of the Hella Chisme Podcast.  Join Dana on the Hella Chisme Podcast for an inspiring conversation with filmmaker and recording artist Mark Angel about Seraphim a 72-minute Black queer musical drama love story set in Brooklyn. Mark breaks down how he wrote, produced, composed, edited, starred in, and grassroots-toured the film through COVID delays, running out of money, and learning to edit and color from scratch. We talk DIY, independent filmmaking, queer representation, inspiration from Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation, Prince's Purple Rain, Moonlight and Noah's Ark, audience reactions at in-person screenings, his mantra "Light Up the Darkness," and where to watch Seraphim now on Deku (Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Roku). Plus: Dana opens on Hispanic Heritage Month and remembering 9/11 with community care. 🔔 Subscribe for more queer culture, pride coverage, and reality checks: New episodes weekly from Hella Chisme Podcast 🎬 Watch Seraphim on Dekoo Follow Marck Angel Topics to include: Seraphim film interview, Mark Angel DIY queer musical Brooklyn, Black queer love story Brooklyn 2020, independent filmmaking journey, socially conscious musical drama, LGBTQ representation in film, queer musical, DIY filmmaker story, Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation inspiration, Noah's Ark queer representation, Light Up the Darkness mantra, Hispanic Heritage Month reflection, 9/11 remembrance and community care, Hella Chisme Podcast Dana interview Support the show Follow Hella Chisme for more culture, conversation, and creative storytelling. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and keep up with us on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok at @hellachismepod.  Join the chisme, share the episode, and leave a review or comment to support the show.