Black Music Month is NOT Over.
We are closing out Pride Month with a special interview with Jewel IV as well as introducing the creative teams' playlist inspired by Exposed: The Series.
The one and only Jewel Hamrick IV, Writer, Executive Producer, Director, and Founder of IV Vision Corp. He identifies as gay and uses he/him, they/them pronouns.
Jewel always felt like everyone had their assumptions, but were waiting for him to be comfortable sharing his sexuality. When he was 18 at a college retreat his parents found his makeup bag and well the rest is history. His sexuality created some strain with some of his family members. Born and raised in Houston, TX, Jewel is truly a visionary creating the worlds in his mind and bringing them to life.
He gears his creative process based on what each project needs. Jewel’s focus is to create content that reflects queer life and shows it authentically. For the past 3 years, he has been creating the world of Exposure, the longest era for the company to date. Jewel is grateful for his creative team over four departments and appreciates all of their hard work. “The projects at Vision give them an outlet to stay true to what they love, to have an executive say in a piece of art, and to keep their portfolio up to date and fresh. I can't do it without them.” Aside from running IV Vision, he works freelance across the coasts while completing his MFA by the end of this year.
If you ask him what change he would like to see in the LGBTQ+ community he’ll say, “ I want to see more acceptance of individuality. I know that kind of sounds backward, but I am serious. The gay community, specifically the black gay community can be so judgemental of one another. Either you're too fem, too masc, too fat, too thin, blahh blahh nahting! Be who you are and live in YOUR truth, not for the clout.”
Despite the adversity he may face, Jewel has learned to rise above any negative situation by either stepping away and removing himself or by holding his tongue. Regardless of his views on the situation or if he disagrees he still treats everyone with respect even if they don’t treat him the same.
Our Music Picks!
We understand that Black Music Month was in June, but we want to extend the celebration and uplift some of our favorite artists and musicians. The creative team has decided for the whole month of July to share our weekly top five picks. We are using these picks to curate our own special playlist for Exposed: The Series.
Jewel
DHL-Frank Ocean
In The Air-Destin Conrad
KurrEncy-IAMDDB
Deserving-Kaylan Mary
Love These Days-Joi Najae
Sarah
Alarming-Ojerime
When I’m In Your Arms-Cleo Sol
I Like You-NIKI
Do My Thing-Erika de Casier
Up at Night-Kehlani ft. Justin Bieber
Alex
SWV-Summer Walker & NO1_NOAH
Money Trees-Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay Rock
2AM-SZA
The King’s Affirmation-Iniko
WAIT FOR U-Future ft. Drake & Tems
Tobi
White Tee-Summer Walker & NO1-NOAH
Money Trees-Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay Rock
R U Sure-Ojerime
4AM in NY-bLack pARty ft. Anajah
Indo-Cassie
Crowdfunding Perks - Tier One!
IV Vision is excited to announce that we are offering special perks to everyone that donates to Exposed. You will receive a perk based on the donation amount listed.
Over the course of the upcoming weeks, we will introduce additional tiers with more ways to contribute and even more perks.
$10 - social media shoutout
$20 - Personal thank you video
$30 - Movie Theatre Gift Card
$40 - Fill Up On Us
$50 - Digital copy of Exposed Script
See graphic for more details.
Thank You to our Donors!
As the weeks countdown, we at IV Vision grow more excited to create a story highlighting the Queer Community. We would love to take this time to shout out our donors who have contributed to our film.
Donors:
Don Griffin - $750
If this story speaks to you in any way and you would like to donate please check out our contributions page on our website. On this page, you will find the different ways that you can sponsor or provide any goods or services needed. There is also an itemized list and graphics explaining the breakdown of what we are asking for. To complete this project we are aiming to raise $32,000. We thank you and appreciate your support in helping us create Exposed: The Series.
Crew Call Round Three
We are still looking for crew for Exposed: The Series and would love for you to be a part. If you would like to be considered as a crew member for this project please refer to the graphics below.
