Atlanta Film Crew

Working on Re-branding the podcast just wanted to pop on and give ya'll a little update as to what's going on.. I have not left, will be back shortly!Thanks again everyone for listening and supporting the podcast- now get back to set.

This weeks episode we talk to Eric Dickinson another co-worker turned friend that I had the pleasure of working with on 'The Walking Dead' Eric is multi-talented, not only is he currently working in Atlanta as a Union Electrician, he also works as a DP, Camera Operator, and Gaffer. In this episode we get into everything from opinions on schooling what kind of equipment schools offer, working in NYC, what day playing means, how to secure yourself in a full-time gig - how much personality affects that, and we discuss his personal experience working on his own films.Some of his credits as an electrician include:The Walking DeadStranger thingsSome of his credits as a DP and Camera Operator include: Ivide See know evil & Over a dozen short filmsI can’t wait for you to listen in on my conversation from the Early podcasting days with Eric Dickinson.. Enjoy guys!SHOW LINKSEric Dickinson IMDB PAGEhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm4628497/ Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/ Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comMusic composed by:Andrew AldenSpecial Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

Welcome back! In this after Holiday hiatus episode join your hosts Nicole Higgins & Rowan O'Halloran, as we catch play at little catch up. In this episode we talk about our holiday plans being de-railed, future guests, re-vamping the podcast, our favorite TV shows and documentaries, we touch a little on depression, being creatively 'stuck' and how I've been navigating that.SHOW LINKS Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/ Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comMusic composed by:Andrew AldenSpecial Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

This weeks episode Rowan and Nicole answer listener questions on the podcast, we have some cool announcements to make. If you guys have more questions you can DM me on instagram on my personal account @RedLipstickAndBangs or the podcast account @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast, or as always you can email me at AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comSHOW LINKS Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/ Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comMusic composed by:Andrew AldenSpecial Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

This weeks episode is part 2 of her episode. She shares her journey into the grip world while juggling being a mom and all the logistics that go along with that. We discuss her business she is working on called Elemental Magic Unlimited (coming soon).Some of her Credits include:Star Girl S1RespectHeels S1The Walking DeadFollow ARIEL NIZNIK INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/aniznik/For more info on Elemental Magic Unlimited:Elementalmagicunlimited@gmail.comSHOW LINKS Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/ Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comMusic composed by:Andrew AldenSpecial Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

This weeks episode is part 1 of a 2 part episode and we chat with my girlfriend Ariel Niznik. She shares her journey into the grip world while juggling being a mom and all the logistics that go along with that.Some of her Credits include:Star Girl S1RespectHeels S1The Walking DeadCheck back next Tuesday for part 2! Get the rest of her story & we discuss her business she is working on called Elemental Magic Unlimited (coming soon).Follow ARIEL NIZNIK INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/aniznik/For more info on Elemental Magic Unlimited:Elementalmagicunlimited@gmail.comSHOW LINKS Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/ Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comMusic composed by:Andrew AldenSpecial Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

Todays guest is very multifaceted she started out as a singer, she has a clothing line (on pause now due to pandemic) She has a photography business, media business and she has worked as an Electrician for the film industry for the past 4 1/2 years. She is currently an on-air personality and has the 'Abbie Knights Morning Show' on Rhythm 1059 FM.In this episode we talk how we met. Working together on The Walking Dead. Abbie’s background in singing, her Pussycat Doll audition and X- Factor audition. We also discuss how she got into the film industry from her first job on Vampire Diaries to Avengers Infinity War and End Game. Her experience on Bad Boys meeting Will Smith for the first time. Being a woman in the film industry & how she's dealt with harassment. We get into what it takes to work in this industry . The difference between rigging and first unit electric, and fixtures.Her credits include:Vampire DiariesAvengers Infinity War & End GameBlack LighteningThe Walking DeadJumangiWatchmenBad Boys For LifeStar GirlAnd many more you can check out on her IMDB page.FOLLOW ABBIE KNIGHTSOn-Air PersonalityRhythm 105.9 fm“The Abbie Knights Morning Show”www.rhythm1059fm.comInstagram/Twitter:@abbieknights Abbie Knights IMDB PAGEhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm7771078/http://Kyaent.comSHOW LINKS Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comMusic composed by:Andrew Alden

Today’s episode Rowan and Nicole talk with one of LA’s most AMAZING ACTING COACHES + ACTOR Richie Chance. We start from the beginning, as always on how he came up in the acting world. If you are interested in acting or are curious at all about an actors life this one is for you.Some of Richie's credits include:MaraudersExtractionFrank and AvaNicole and Oj Richie is also head of development at GOLD TREE FILMS and head of production at UNTOUCHABLE FILMS RAW RICHIE'S ACTORS WORKSHOP ONLINEhttps://richiechance.comRICHIE ON INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/richiesactorsworkshop/RICHIE CHANCE IMDB PAGEhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1091940/CONTACT RICHIE CHANCEraw.contactme@gmail.comGOLD TREE FILMS RICHIE IS HEAD OF DEVELOPMENThttps://goldtreefilms.comUNTOUCHABLE FILMS RICHIE IS HEAD OF PRODUCTIONhttps://www.untouchablefilms.com SHOW LINKS Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/ Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comMusic composed by:Andrew AldenSpecial Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

Stevee-Rayne Warren is a Program Manager for New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC) where through consulting partnerships with major studios, she manages community-based production assistant (PA) placement programs across the country.She played a huge role in kicking off my career in the film industry by placing me in the internship program she did. She is a big part of expanding this industry. Some of the productions she has recruited PA's for include; CRASHING, BALLERS, DIVORCE, BIG LITTLE LIES, INSECURE, EUPHORIA, SILICON VALLEY, VEEP, BETTY, BARRY, LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, WATCHMEN, SUCCESSION, DEADWOOD, HBO BOXING, JUST MERCY, JOKER, DAVID MAKES MAN, DECEPTION, THE ORIGINALS, SHAMELESS, ANIMAL KINGDOM, THE RED LINE, LUCIFER, ALL AMERICAN, IN THE HEIGHTS, KATY KEENE, QUEEN SUGAR, GOTHAM, YOU, CLAWS, LAFF MOBB'S LAFF TRACKS, THE LAST O.G., QUEEN & SLIM, THE LOVEBIRDS. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, THE PURGE, PARADISE LOST, and FILTHY RICH.In the episode Stevee gives some tips and advice for getting local jobs coming to your town. Contacting your film commission office & other types of opportunities you could reach for.Follow Stevee RayneInstagram: @steveerayne @novacvideoTwitter: @steveerayne @NOVACvideoFacebook: Stevee-Rayne WarrenSHOW LINKS Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comMusic composed by:Andrew Alden

In opening discussion we talk Vanderpump Rules, cancel culture, the music video Rowan and Nicole just worked on “Everything's Chrome” by King Critical (ft. Key Glock & Duke Deuce). Rowan and Nicole give Claudia a call on the podcast and discuss her journey into filmmaking coming up as a female Director in reality TV. We touch on women working in the industry, shifting your perspective to allow you to make jumps, believing in yourself and how having too much information can begin to feel like your biggest enemy.Claudia Frank IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0290882/SHOW LINKSWatch “Everything's Chrome” by King Critical (ft. Key Glock & Duke Deuce).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYAcPS0kzVQ Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/ Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comMusic composed by:Andrew Alden

Laila and Nicole speak to Gareth Paul Cox an AFI alumni, who was already emerged in the filmmaking world long before he got accepted. His journey is incredible. Filled with important stories... He has worked his way through being a production assistant, grip and electric, to DP, and Director. He’s worked in a variety genres including short films, features, reality tv, documentaries, and commercials. You do not want to miss this one.I absolutely love Gareth's work, and watching reality through his lens is such a refreshing and amazing treat. If you have yet to check it out, please do yourself a favor and watch his show Siesta Key on MTV Tuesdays 9/8C.Breakups, Babies, & New Boys Siesta Key 'Sneak Peek'https://youtu.be/334EhzIcRFkGareth Paul Cox IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3202908/SHOW LINKS Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/ Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.com

Laila Cohen shares her charming, humorous, and inspiring story of how she went from Locations to Utility. Laila has worked in Atlanta as a PA, Locations assistant, Camera PA, and 2nd AC, currently she’s Utility for the camera department. A few of her television and film credits include:Black lightening Dynasty Insatiable Ozark Southern CharmedBlack PantherAvengers Infinity WarSHOW LINKSFollow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.com

No.. She did not work as a stripper.... but this is a common question when she states she was a dancer prior to gripping. (Hence the title of this episode)However, she DID work as a professional dancer performing in live burlesque shows all over Los Angeles, including the world famous Whisky a Go Go as apart of their house rock-n-roll burlesque troupe. In our open discussion we touch on going back to work after a pandemic, reaching out to let bosses know your available, and working with intimacy coordinators on set. We then get into how she went from being a professional dancer and actress to struggling with drug & alcohol addiction and her sobriety (3 years sober as of July 2020 to be exact!!) We bring you all the way up to date as she is finally following one of her dreams & currently working as a Grip in Atlanta.SHOW LINKS Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/ Send feed back or questions to AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast@gmail.comMusic composed by:Andrew Alden

This episode is here to explain what this podcast is about and what is to come with the podcast. I'm so excited to share my journey along with the many friends I will be having on.Thank you so much toRowan O'halloran, Laila Cohen, Andrew and Teresa Alden for helping make this podcast possible.Music composed by:Andrew Alden