MD: We cover friendships, relationships, the fields of entertainment, family, love, education but mainly and most importantly the point of view from a masculine male perspective of the alternative lifestyle. PI: The down low (DL) and sexuality are themes covered in “ Steel River.” What other issues do you cover? He wrote in the mind of me on this project, and from there we wrote from real life experiences. When I strongly believe in someone’s work, I make it my mission to help bring their vision to life. I starred in his first Indie film “Partly Cloudy.” We became a great team. MD: I’m the talent manager of the head writer/creator Jermaine Kamell, who in my opinion is one of the best writers I know. PI: Where did you find the inspiration for “ Steel River?” I always wanted to do everything that I’m doing now. MD: I knew I would be in the Entertainment Industry since I was a kid. PI: When did you first know that you wanted to be in the entertainment industry? It allowed me to grow into all my current and future professions. My work ethic and experiences range from casting, booking, managing, styling, and/or producing, fashion shows, music videos, indie films parties and balls, which helped me to learn the “fields” in front of the camera and behind the camera.
Most of my jobs consisted of fashion retail. I started out modeling and acting, I’ve always worked in fashion. Once graduated, I moved and went to college in Richmond, VA in which I lived for a few years then moved to Atlanta. MELLO DYME (MD): I’m from Bridgeport, CT.
Where are you from and how did you make the transition from being a wardrobe stylist to a producer and filmmaker? PRIDEINDEX (PI): Tell us a little bit about yourself. Mello talked with PrideIndex about his transition into the entertainment industry, what he hopes to accomplish with this series and ultimate his goals for the future. “Steel River” is set in Atlanta it captures the different emotions that are seen through the eyes of four black men in their quest to keep their personal dreams alive. Mello is the Talent Manager, Co-Writer and Producer of the web drama “Steel River.” Jermaine Kamell is the Creator and Head Writer of the series which makes it worldwide wide debut later this month.
Tyrell “ Mello Dyme” Lewis has overseen True Talent Casting, an Atlanta based casting firm, since its inception in 2007.
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