Coffee And Callsheets

Corey Pritchett followed in his father's footsteps as a Special Effects Coordinator. He has worked on the most memorable films Kill Bill I and II, The Mist, and Ghosts Of Mars. Corey shares his story about how he didn't become a college professor, getting in and moving up through the Special Effects Department, how he created the actual fog in the movie The Mist, and a few reasons why we shouldn't let road rage get the best of us.

Andrea Jackson has hustled and worked her way up as a Hair Stylist, bringing the business to set every day. As Department Head she has recently worked on the TV shows Snowfall and All American, and the feature films Big George Forman and Straight Outta Compton. A licensed real estate agent and car dealer, Andrea shares her quest to get better, stay working at what she enjoys in hair and fashion, building her team, and the importance of helping others up the ladder.

From Inglewood to Ojai who is Vinnie Jae? Standby Painter to the Stars! Quentin Tarantino, Michael Mann, and Nelson Mandela have all known Vinnie Jae. When Edward Norton stomped the guy's teeth in American History X, Vinnie Jae was there. On Jurassic World dinosaurs loved him. He has paid the passion tax. And remember... read the room.

Bobby Thomas settled into the Key Grip position after attending USC where he was roommates, and became a lifelong friend of the legendary John Singleton. He worked on classic films such as Boyz N The Hood and Poetic Justice, and the TV shows Sons Of Anarchy, Snowfall, and Santa Clarita Diet. Bobby shares his story how he established himself as a Key Grip, the role and responsibilities of the Key Grip, and why not to kick BC's ass before call time.

Rick Sieloff, better known as "Uncle Ricky" is an On Set Decorator with over 20 years experience working in the Art Department. "Uncle Ricky" talks about his early days in the Army, going on tour with Barbara Streisand, and a brief history of Detroit. - THANK GOD THE STRIKE IS OVER!!!

Merc Arceneaux is a Make-Up Artist who has worked as a personal to A-List actors including among others Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Channing Tatum. She has been the Department Head on films such as Bullet Train and Coming 2 America. Merc talks about her early career as a model, how she found her break into the industry while working behind a makeup counter, and how she didn't get the job on The Equalizer 3.

Lennox Brown settled his talents in Los Angeles after emigrating from his native Jamaica. "Buppy" is multi-talented music and acting performer who has maintained his career as a Stand-In for actors such as Wesley Snipes, Don Cheatle, and recently on the movie Nope for Daniel Kaluuya. Lennox talks about his journey to LA as a crew member of a cruise ship, how love guides him, and the hustle of being a Background Actor and Stand-In.

Fritz Banks got started as a Page at Paramount where he met his longtime friend, on and off set, Spoon. Their early creative collaborations lead to Fritz building a career as a Set Lighting Technician working on well know TV sitcoms such as Tool Time and Girlfriends. Fritz shares his path in the business, his knowledge of his craft, and some of the hazards those formerly known as "Electrics" must avoid when 75 feet in the air and operating a condor.

Manny Padilla has credits working on some of the biggest movies in the last decade including Inception, Transformers and The Hateful Eight. A native Angeleno with neither film school or any relatives in the business to usher him in, Manny broke his way into the industry by getting a job at Home Depot. He talks about managing locations on the big shows, the importance of mental wellness at work, and the best way to get Megatron across town in a pinch.

Nancea Ceo has notably brought her creativity as a Costume Designer to the film To Leslie and the TV series The Chi. With over 25 years working in The Industry she shares her journey starting at the bottom and working her way up. In this episode Nancea talks about where she got started, how she keeps herself and her teams creatively inspired, and the challenges of working within the new paradigm of Hollywood production.

Ronald L. Wright has worked in Sound as a Boom Operator on films such as Barbershop and Stranger Than Fiction, and the recent TV series Magnum P.I., Hawaii Five-0, and NCIS: Hawaii. Ron shares his journey from Division III basketball scholarship, singing in German, and his secret to success working closely with actors to get the perfect mic placement and making music on set.

Double-Up Week3: Katie Wincor-Hacker and Andrea Block met as DGA Trainees in 2017 and have become a dynamic duo for peace, justice and support for Production Assistants in the Film & TV Industry. As Assistant Directors they have worked on shows like Minx, Beef, Shameless, Ballers and Mosquito Coast. Together they share their experience as DGA Trainees, how to be a better AD, and how they founded the Go For PAs Alliance.

Tommy Maddox-Upshaw is one of the hardest working young DPs in the business. He has photographed 2 seasons of Snowfall, Showtime's The Man Who Fell To Earth, Empire, and the remake of White Men Can't Jump. Tommy talks about advancing his career, the value of perseverance, and the importance of building productive and diverse teams.

On September 10th, 2001 Connie Kallos arrived in Los Angeles from her native Chicago to take her career to the next level, and the rest is history. Connie is an Emmy award winning Hair Stylist who has worked on Paper Girls, Westworld, ER, Ford v Ferrari, and The Last Samurai. Connie shares her thoughts on historic pay disparities in Hollywood, the effects of AI, and the moments that keep her passion alive.

Eddie Perez has over 30 years of experience as an actor, director and three-time Emmy winning stunt coordinator bringing the action to screens big and small. Eddie talks about his transition from physical trainer and personal security, passing on a job with the New York Jets and making the move from New York City to work as a stunt performer in Los Angeles. Hear how he paid his dues the hard way on the movie Con Air and how he's learned best practices collaborating with directors.