From Display screen to Web page: How Cas Sigers Transforms Tales into Cinematic and Literary Gold
Interview By Charron Monaye
Cas Sigers has written and produced many fashionable movies. A few of her well-known works embody Scheme Queens, Unthinkably Good Issues, The place’s the Love, Girlfriends Getaway 1 & 2, Welcome to the Household, and the biopic When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story, which earned two NAACP Picture Award nominations. Below her manufacturing firm, Nina Vacation Leisure, Cas co-created For Richer or Poorer, Merry Wishmas, Angrily Ever After, Hip Hop Vacation, and T’was the Chaos Earlier than Christmas, which turned the highest-rated Christmas movie in BET historical past.
Sigers additionally directed movies like Open, Mediator, and Sugar Plum Twist for Hallmark, and her latest launch, The Match, got here out in 2024 on AllBlk. Along with her work in movie, Cas is the writer of six fiction novels printed by way of Kensington Press. In September of 2024, Cas Sigers launched her romantic comedy novel A Lady Named Lilly, and in November, she is going to observe up with the discharge of Sycamore Tune a drama. Her storytelling expertise span throughout each the display screen and the web page, showcasing her expertise in a number of inventive shops.
The inventive spark for each novels and screenplays is comparable, however the course of varies considerably. For movies, that are extra visible, I deal with growing the world after crafting the characters. With novels, I start with the story after which take into consideration the folks surrounding the protagonist and the way they impression the narrative. I don’t fear a lot about balancing tasks—I merely observe what conjures up me within the second. As a mother, the true problem lies in balancing being current with my household whereas dwelling with the characters in my head.
HH: What impressed you to write down Sycamore Tune? Is there a private or cultural connection to the story that drew you to this mission?- ADVERTISEMENT –
Dwelling in Atlanta, I’ve encountered folks affected by intercourse trafficking, and one lady’s story specifically caught with me. She got here to America anticipating to work for a household however discovered herself trapped in a trafficking ring. Though I by no means obtained her full backstory, I used to be impressed to create the character Chimwala from this encounter. I’ve additionally been fascinated by the idea of dowries and wished to write down a couple of younger woman sacrificing her goals for her household. “Sycamore Tune” merges these two concepts into one narrative.
HH: The characters in Sycamore Tune appear to hold deep emotional layers. How did you develop them, and what message do you hope readers take away from their journeys?
I’ve immersed myself in tales concerning the folks from and the tradition of Malawi and Tanzania, learning the land and tradition to make sure accuracy. The emotional layers in my writing stem from fundamental human wants and wishes. Chimwala’s eager for love and respect is one thing anybody can relate to, irrespective of their background. Her bond together with her sister is drawn from my family relationships. Authenticity is essential—when characters are real and relatable, you may place them in any setting and nonetheless inform a strong story.
HH: With out giving an excessive amount of away, are you able to inform us a couple of pivotal scene within the e book that formed the course of the narrative? How did it come to life in the course of the writing course of?
One of the crucial pivotal scenes in Sycamore Tune is when Chimwala and her son confront her betrothed. That is the turning level the place she decides to cease dwelling in worry, and it’s this act of braveness that units her on the trail that finally leads her to America.
HH: With every thing you could have happening, what’s left? What can our readers anticipate and the way can we additional assist you?
Day-after-day brings a brand new inventive journey for me, and I really feel so blessed to have a thoughts that’s consistently creating tales. I’ll be releasing a rom-com novel subsequent 12 months, although the title remains to be a secret. “Scheme Queens 2” is in post-production and also will be launched subsequent 12 months, whereas we’re presently filming a thriller known as “Raven’s Eye,” set to air on AllBlk in 2026. Assist me by supporting genuine Black tales—when there’s a requirement for extra of those tales, creators like me can proceed producing significant content material.- ADVERTISEMENT –
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