Sweetspire Sampler
The magazine for people who love Southern cinema.
The Sweetspire Sampler is a quarterly companion to the platform—filmmaker spotlights, regional essays, behind-the-scenes notes, and recommendations worth keeping. Free to read, always.
From Airwaves to Film Frames
Christie B. Taylor shares her journey from the airwaves to film frames — plus a spotlight on the creative world of Antonio Tarrell Films.
Christie B. Taylor—from radio to the big screen
Antonio Tarrell Films — Southern storytelling in focus
Archive
Every Issue, Always Free
Catch up on past issues or revisit your favorites. Each Sweetspire Sampler is a snapshot of Southern film culture—made to be read slowly.
Christie B. Taylor shares her journey from the airwaves to film frames, plus a spotlight on Antonio Tarrell Films.
Kenon Walker's journey from Memphis to the silver screen.
The Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation celebrates 40 years.
More than a magazine
The Sweetspire Sampler is an extension of the Sweetspire brand—a place where the stories behind the stories live. It's written like a program note: warm, specific, and rooted in place.
Each issue is free to read online, designed to flip through like a real magazine, and made for readers who want context—not hype.
In-depth profiles that center process, craft, and point of view—from emerging Memphis talent to established Southern voices.
Short pieces on culture, history, and the places that shape the work—like the Memphis & Shelby County Film Commission's 40-year legacy.
Production stories, lessons learned, and what it took to get it made—straight from the creators.
A watchlist that feels like a friend's letter—specific, personal, and worth your time.
If you're a Southern filmmaker with a story worth telling—on screen or off—we'd love to hear from you.