MAMA WE MADE IT!
While I was in LA I couldn’t help but stop by my guild office just to see it in person. Right in the middle of sunset blvd in West Hollywood, where I stayed.
When I first heard about the @directorsguild and the rigorous requirements it took to get in as an Assistant Director, I thought it would be literally impossible to have the opportunity to work over 600+ days on set, especially when at the time NO ONE looked like me. Cut to 9 years later, I’m a year plus into the DGA, have gotten the opportunity to travel to every part of the country, have flown first class, 7 projects under my belt with one of the most POC represented teams in the area and already bidding for my next job. All I can say is: to God be the glory!!
This time 17 years ago, I was sleeping on a small bed in the dinning room of the place my parents had found us in Memphis after Katrina, shopping at Walmart for any clothes I could get. 17 years later, I was staying on the top floor on Sunset blvd and shopping in Hollywood. Again I say, to God be the glory!
So excited to see what this journey will bring next. Just know when it comes, I’m coming just as I am. #shive
#dgaorbust #katrinababies #blackfilmmakers #mambamentality
TOMORROW WE’RE HAVING A GOOD OL’ MORTAL KOMBAT TOURNAMENT!!
In celebration of the release of @mortalkombatmovie , we’re getting on the sticks for a round of fatal combat 🥷
🧊 We will also be running ICEMAN when it drops 🧊
THURS, May 14
Seacave Arcade
3000 St Claude Ave
We’ll do an early round and a late night round. Prizes to the winners of course!!
As per usual:
✨ shive giveaways
🍜 @pho_qneworleans on the pho
🍃 @littleboxesog on the rehabilitation
GET READY FOR GEMINI SZN ♊️ !!
See yall tomorrow!!
#shive #neworleans #explore #arcade #whatspoppinnola
I’ve been making it a point to go outside and touch grass. You should do the same 😊
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world”
#shive
This year was way more lit than I gave it credit for. A whole lot of ups and a WHOLE lot of downs: but God. Grateful for everything that I experienced this year.
Recapping it all is a whole lot and I gotta get ready to go outside so just know I had a blast showing up for my friends, my community, my kids, my family, my city, and most importantly…ME!
‘26 gonna be TOO Shive so get used to me.
#shive
MERRY CHRIMMAH BIH!! 🎄🎅🏾🎁
This year was weird as hell, but we (almost) made it!
Wishing you and yours a merry Christmas and a wonderful time with the people you love ✨
#shive
pov: you FINALLY make it to Shive Cave 🎮✨
Join us every other Thursday at @sea.cave !
Next one Christmas night! Dec 25!
#shive #neworleans #arcade #followyournola #explore
I LITERALLY JUST WANT TO BE THIS SWEET BUT LIFE! 🌹🦝
ANYWAYS!
It’s been a minute since I did a late night vibe
FRIDAY we back at house 🏠 @poorboysbar
TrapHouse 002
Nov 7
11p til later af
LINEUP:
🤲🏾 @deathbysnusnu333 aka SANCTUARY
📿 @say_trell
🥷🏾 @djbabydaddy2.0
$10 cover ($5 for all that attend @unknown._.jones ’ Block Party, must have wristband on)
With the heavy boom of the 808s in Trap mixed with the smooth basslines of House, TrapHouse highlights my two favorite genres to turn up to.
@lionheartcatering on the grill featuring the signature Shive Gumbo, perfect for the weather change ✨
@littleboxesog will some treats + a other relaxation aids
I do think we all need a lil break whatever tf going on in this world so pull up!
See yall Friday!
#shive
Man last week was sooo fulfilling!
I received a new mission for the summer: teach the youth of New Orleans East filmmaking for the summer.
I never thought I’d be doing this like this. Teaching kids from the same area I’m from, in the literal same area I used to go to summer camp at, teaching something I didn’t have access to at that age.
I remember being in summer camp and writing about how I wanted to be a writer and write movies when I grew up. It’s crazy how full circle it’s come.
Last week, me and my homie Derrick Wells put cameras in these kids hands for the first time in their lives. And no cap, they been on GO ever since. I can’t wait to see what they produce this summer.
This mission work has come at a time when I need it more than them! So I’m grateful for this opportunity. S/o @thehangoutnola for making this happen!
#shive #neworleans
