🎬 FILM FESTIVAL ALERT 🎉: We couldn’t be more ecstatic to share that the pilot for our new dating / mental health docuseries — “It’s Not You. It’s Me: Chicago” @itsnotyouitsmechi — will make its INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE with our friends across the border as an Official Selection in the 6th International Black & Diversity Film Festival (@ibdffestival ) in Ajax, Ontario, Canada taking place April 17–19, 2026!
IBDFF is part of the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (@tinffestival ) ecosystem, an Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (@canadiancinemaacademy ) qualifying festival supported by Telefilm Canada’s (@telefilm_canada ) Medium-to-Large-Scale Festivals Program.
This project came from a very personal, very dark, and ALMOST debilitating period in my life. But I knew that when I was first lead to take the scariest leap of faith to produce it that it would be something that could help heal others, spark deeper conversations, and hopefully inspire self-reflection around the world. I’m sincerely humbled 🙏 and can’t wait to experience this with you all.
Producer: @secondglancepro
Creator/Showeunner: @antny_williams
Partners: @weareotv@nationalblackmovieday@glaad@naacpimageawards@tubi@hbomax@netflixuk@netflix@netflixca@instadanjlevy@issarae@color__collective@hillmangrad@hillmangradfoundation@danielkyri@necessaryfoundation
Whoa! 😮 So this happened!!
In a year where my focus is all about leveling up in every gift God has blessed me with, I’m grateful to share that I’m a Top 25 Semifinalist in @roadmapwriters The Coletta Preacely-Garcia Diversity Fellowship!! 🥳
I know exactly the story I want to dust off, polish up, and send out into the world in a new way! I’m so deeply grateful to be among such skilled and talented company with this cohort and I look forward to building new relationships, expanding creativity and visibility, and continuing the journey of becoming and connecting with the storyteller I know I’m called to be. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
We’ve made it to the trades! Our heartfelt gratitude to @atxfestival and @indiewire for the love! We can’t contain our excitement as we get ready to head to Austin May 28-31 to screen @itsnotyouitsmechi as the winner in the inaugural 🏆BEST INDIE TV PILOT - UNSCRIPTED🥇 category!! Get your tickets at the #linkinbio today!
A bit late posting, but excited and grateful nonetheless!! We were so happy to see FINAL FRAME screen at the @lakecountyfilmfestival Lake County Film Festival last month, alongside a fellow comrades short film @josephford_ !
Im continually amazed at how this short is resonating with audiences. 🌈love = love. Let’s see where it goes from here!
Wow! What an experience to be in the room at the Hidden Figures - Day of Destiny event produced by @danitadestinypatterson ! A huge heartfelt thank you to all the panelists for opening the gates and giving access to yourselves, your knowledge, and experiences. It truly helps pave the way, create viable opportunities, and open doors for those coming behind you.
In all of the industry shifts and changes, I CANT WAIT to see how Chicago takes charge to become #1 in the game! Opportunity is ripe, alignment is divine, and the timing couldn’t be more right! Quit asking or waiting for permission and let’s work together to make it happen!
@veelharrison@jamieturner510@jasheikajames@craigharriscom
In the ever wise words of the great @jessicatolliver_dp — “my flabbers are BEYOND gasted!!!” 😲
We’re crazy thrilled to share that IT’S NOT YOU. IT’S ME: CHICAGO @itsnotyouitsmechi has won the first-ever 🏆“BEST INDIE TV PILOT - UNSCRIPTED” Award🥇 in the inaugural TV Competition & Showcase category at the ATX TV Festival in Austin, TX!!
EPISODE SYNOPSIS: Chicago bachelors John (40), Marco (32), and Brandon (22) meet each other in their first group therapy session with Prem. After creating their ‘wish lists’ of what they’re hoping to find in a partner or relationship, they are set out into their first dates with eligible singles in hopes of finding a connection with their special someone.
Such heart-felt gratitude and thanks to the @atxfestival and programming team for recognizing the heart of what we’re doing and for welcoming INYIM with such open arms. We look forward to taking this awesome journey with you May 28-31!!!
“It’s Not You, It’s Me: Chicago” has been selected as “Best Indie TV Pilot - Unscripted” for our inaugural Indie TV Pilot Competition & Showcase!
Three bachelors re-embark into the dating scene — some for their first time, and others hopefully for their last! While receiving expert guidance on healthy relationships, sex, and vulnerability, the niches and experiences of modern queer dating will be tossed aside as our bachelors find themselves in the midst of personal growth while attending individual and group mental health therapy sessions.
– Created by Anthony L. Williams
– Directed by Anthony L. Williams
– Written by Anthony L. Williams, Taylor D. Adams, Brian Kowalski, Dr. Darnell Motley, Dr. Monica O’Neal, Spencer Paez
– Produced by Anthony L Williams, Dr. Darnell Motley, Dr. Monica O’Neal, Spencer Paez, Brian Kowalski
– Cast: Prem Pahwa
