Amazon Bestselling Author, AI Filmmaker & Screenwriter
Kadesha Powell
Kadesha Powell is an Amazon bestselling author, AI filmmaker, screenwriter, and educator who turns stories into films. Founder of Kapow Multimedia, she has pioneered AI-assisted filmmaking workflows that give independent creators full creative control without a traditional crew. Her most recent project in development is Kitty — a biopic about Kitty Black-Perkins, the first Black Barbie designer at Mattel.
Credentials & Background
- Amazon bestselling author
- AI filmmaker and founder of Kapow Multimedia
- Screenwriter — "Kitty", a biopic in development (Kitty Black-Perkins, first Black Barbie designer at Mattel)
- Educator and speaker on AI filmmaking and independent production
- Co-creator of the Vertical Drama + AI Filmmaking workshop series
Vertical Drama Writer & Screenwriter
Octavia McKenzie
Octavia McKenzie is a seasoned writer and storyteller specializing in vertical drama — the emerging format reshaping how stories are told on mobile screens. Her ReelShort series Craving My British Cowboy has drawn over 4.5 million views, with several more series in production. She brings both craft and instinct to every story she tells.
Credentials & Background
- Vertical drama writer with experience across short-form mobile platforms
- ReelShort series Craving My British Cowboy — 4.5 million views
- Multiple series currently in production
- Bestselling co-author of How To Write A Vertical Series in 10 Days: The Complete Guide to Microdrama Storytelling
- Storytelling coach and workshop facilitator
- Co-creator of the Vertical Drama + AI Filmmaking workshop series
Learn with Octavia and Kadesha
Join both instructors for a live 3-hour hands-on class covering vertical drama writing and AI filmmaking workflows.