One Oh! One

Dive into the behind-the-scenes world of Hulu's powerful new docuseries, Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae. In Part 1, we sit down with director Yvonne Russo, along with executive producers Amy Kaufman and Caroline Waterlow, to explore the journey of bringing this compelling story to life. From the challenges of development to the importance of authenticity and conviction, this episode unpacks the creative process like never before.

This week's episode of One Oh! One is with the one and only Michael Cooke, Director & Cinematographer. We just love everything about Mike, from his vivacious energy to the way he speaks about doing what he loves. Inspired by photography at a young age, Mike got his start in the industry after receiving his degree from SCAD. He's worked on everything from commercial work to narrative to documentary. He's become extraordinarily successful, so we will be following him for years to come. Sorry peeps, he's booked up all summer.

Oppensnoozer? Barbie'zzz? Kate and Meredith discuss the latest group of movies up for awards this season. Full podcast episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Subscribe and Follow us on YouTube! Youtube

This episode's guest provides a perspective that is important to share. Maureen Ryan has been a film and television critic, writer and reporter for various publications, including Huffington Post and the Chicago Tribune. From 2015 to 2018, Maureen was the chief TV critic for Variety, and now she is currently a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. Maureen's New York Times Best Seller, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity and a Call for Change in Hollywood, is a book that has forever changed the way we view our industry. Maureen's tenure, coupled with her unwavering quest for truth, spotlights the bad behavior that plagues the industry, exposes a variety of myths that many industry pros view as gospel and offers a glimpse into a path for redemption and change. Do not miss this episode.

Kate and Meredith are definitely fan-girling over here. We love Patty Lin, not to mention we are HUGE fans of Judd Apatow's Freaks and Geeks. Reading her newly released book, End Credits, we fell in love with her and her writing style. She is a former TV writer and producer whose credits include Freaks and Geeks, Friends, Desperate Housewives, and Breaking Bad. She has also written pilots for Fox, CBS, and Nickelodeon. In this episode, we discuss not only Patty's book, but her experiences writing for TV shows, and what should change in the industry. We break down exactly what it's like to be a screenwriter on a network TV show. Follow her @virtualpattylin.

We're very excited to introduce you all to Alex Creswick, an intimacy coordinator and film producer based in Los Angeles. The conversations have only begun when it comes to having an advocate on set for intimacy and nudity. Alex's healthy perspective on how they go about their job in the industry is refreshing and something we all should strive to replicate. Comfortability on set will always lead to finer art.

Season 3 kicks off with Actor, Voice Actor, and long time friend of One Oh! One, Jason Griffith. In this episode, we learn the nuances of being a voice actor, what to expect when going for auditions, and what loop groups are all about. Jason shares his experiences in life, career, and of course his love of Richard Kind. Join us; you'll be glad you did.

Meredith and Kate sit down with student filmmakers from New Jersey. With their film submissions showcasing at Count Basie Teen + College Film Fest, we interview each director to talk about their film, the difficulties of low-budget filmmaking, and what's next for these incredibly talented individuals! 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Maura Collins and Mia Dimitry: "Panic" 06:59 Justin Marinelli: "Mr. Lonely Makes a Friend" 14:22 Arielle Borges: "Rock It!" & "Traffic" *Festival Winner 21:51 Tyler Izzo and Amanda Philipson: "The Envelope" 32:36 Sophia Montano: "Coffee & Cocoa" 35:28 Matthew McIntyre: "Keepsake" 41:30 Vinny Albano and John Stillwaggon: "Love, Aaron" 51:06 Lukas Cornine: "The Summer Wind" 58:32 Chris Zou: "Score" *Festival Winner

It's February! Love is in the air and what's not to LOVE about our favorite Multi Hyphenates: Actor, Producer, Voice Over Artist,Talent Booker and Hosts Extraordinaire Ashley Hearon-Smith and Keri Setaro. In this episode, we break down what it means to be a multi-hyphenate in our industry, and what it takes to pivot and transition to fulfill that creative need. Ashley and Keri give a no-holds-barred glimpse into the career of a multi-hyphenate. We are all so lucky to be able to do what we love, and we're aware that there is an unspoken privilege to be able to take certain career risks. We also touch on the Me Too movement, and discuss how not much has really changed; are the "adjustments" we see authentic or just for show? Bonus! Stay to the end for an awesome Meryl Streep story.

This week's guest is someone who has such an invigorating energy that no wonder she has positively defied the frustratingly unshakable industry norms. Naomi is first and foremost a storyteller with a passion to make people feel, but she is also a devoted changemaker for women in the industry. Naomi is someone who has truly taken time to analyze her place in not just this industry, but in the universe, as she puts it, with a realization to create her own balance of happiness and success. Her TED talk, "What it's like to be a woman in Hollywood," has led the path forward for Naomi to be a trailblazer for the parity for which all of us fighting.

Two guests at the same time = twice the laughs in this episode with production managers Jennifer Haire and Gilana Lobel. Listen or watch along on our YT channel (Exit 74 Productions) to learn all about being a production manager and potential pathways one can take to becoming a UPM. With the years of experience that both of these ladies have had, Jen and Gilana utilized their down time during the height of Covid to write a wonderful, and necessary, handbook called Keys to the Production Office. Buy and read this book so that you can be prepared to perform above and beyond on your first gig on set!

Get a GRIP on reality. We absolutely love Melanie and her unflinching energy. She has quite an impressive job history as a best boy grip, working on huge budget films and TV shows such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Walking Dead. This conversation does not shy away from the true hardships of working in production. With her years of experience, Melanie has decided to collect her stories and create a how-to book called Below the Line. It will be for sale via Book Baby very soon! Don't worry - we'll share when it's released!

We are particularly excited about this episode. Meredith and Kate speak with Documentary filmmaker and Emmy Nominee Lisa D'Apolito about her journey making her film Love, Gilda. Lisa is the epitome of unwavering determination.

Without a doubt, our Season 2 kickoff guest Kristin Fairweather packs a fiery punch. Originally starting out in politics and having a coveted appointee position, Kristin made a complete career shift, utilizing all of her amazing skills to become a director/producer extraordinaire. We talk with her about being a director as she fights to include everyone involved from the get-go, and most importantly how she creates a safe and warm set. Kristin is also a mother of two girls, so we discuss the difficulties of juggling being a mom and working in this industry.

A DIT (digital imaging technician) is a role on set not to be confused with a data wrangler. A DIT works closely with the cinematographer to create an overall look for a film. It's a job that is both creative and technical. Matthew said it himself that he's been extremely lucky with his ability to get job after job, but it's really his bright and humorous personality that makes you want to work with him. Matthew has worked on some incredible projects, such as The Gilded Age, The Irishman, and Avengers: Endgame, just to name a few.

Yvonne Russo is an extraordinarily talented multi-hyphenate producer. She describes her position in a very distinct way; it's like being an architect; building a project from the ground up. She tells us she is currently working on 7 (!!!) projects, all in different stages, but you can hear how passionate she speaks about each one. Yvonne has been CRUSHING it from Day 1. Russo is a member of the Sicangu Lakota Tribal Nation.

Hailing from Tasmania, Catherine Joy has made quite a name for herself here in LA. Not only is she an accomplished film composer, Catherine is also the founder and CEO of Joy Music House, a full service score production company AND she's the President for the Alliance for Women Film Composers. She also teaches film scoring for the NYU Steinhardt Masters program. Yeah. This woman is a powerhouse and she believes that creating community and being a part of a community of composers is of most importance in order to navigate the hardships of being a freelance creative.

Nell Teare's ultimate transparency is like a refreshing glass of lemonade. We're so excited to bring to our listeners a female director that has so many projects under her belt. She talks about how she's gotten to direct and produce over 120 projects over the past decade, including her own film, Bolivar (2021). Take a listen as Nell opens up and gives us insights into trusting oneself to do great consistent work, and how one should always be their unapologetic self. She calls it being "joyfully bold."

The ladies behind One Oh! One are in the hot seats this episode! Kate and Meredith want to share a bit about themselves to our listeners. They ask each other all of the important questions you've heard before. Kate discusses being a producer, director, and writer, while Meredith talks about being an editor and independent contractor in this industry. These ladies are passionate about this podcast, with goals of demystifying this industry while creating an all-in-one resource for those looking to enter into the film world.

This woman has done it all! Bianca divulges the joys and struggles of being a DP and Camera Operator in LA. She's traveled all around the world and been on some incredible sets. Hear her story and learn what it's like to be a DP!

After the tragedy on the Rust film set, Ari (our Episode 9 guest) talks about his most recent feature project that took place in a similar setting, but he lets us know he felt very safe on set. ANYONE can and should speak up on set if they feel anything is unsafe.

Ari knew he wanted to be a DP starting at the age of 11. Chills. Just listen and you will feel the passion he has for the collaborative art form that is filmmaking. In this episode, Ari speaks truthfully and honestly about what it really means to be a Director of Photography. Biggest takeaway: Work with the right people.

The creators of One Oh! One Podcast are kicking off Women's History Month with a live event to premiere their new series, The Subtext Sesh. (Live event has already aired. This is a recorded version.) Each conversation will have a guest panel of industry pros where we push beyond facts and talk TRUTH. First topic: What is it like being a woman in the Film and TV Biz? Advisors Lidia Tamplenizza, Diane Cossa and Tessa Munro weigh in with hosts Meredith Veach and Kate Forsatz to discuss the good, the bad and the unspoken. Visit www.oneohonepodcast.com for more details.

We discuss the important and difficult: Pay Rates! Lidia walks us through the various rates that are posted on the Editors Guild site. Listen for some of the best ways for young professionals to get a foot in the door. Resources: https://www.editorsguild.com/

So we've talked about SFX audio editing with Dave Redding in Episode 102, but THIS episode we talk with Lidia Tamplenizza who is a Supervising Sound Editor at Warner Bros. She and her team focus on the dialogue lines of audio and make sure everything sounds just right before it goes to the final mix! Have a listen, as we dive into how she works, finding a work/life balance and starting her career...twice.

Sophie Gold is a force to be reckoned with. Starting out in the financial industry, Sophie has carved her own path to becoming an extremely successful executive producer; so much so she founded her own company, Eleanor, in 2020! Listen to this episode to hear how she finds and supports talented creatives. We also discuss how to balance being a new mom in the industry. Sophie's story will amaze and spark a fire for us all!

An inspiring and real conversation about the composer world for Film and TV. John Lissauer has had an extensive career and continues to create soundtracks for movies and shorts. A trained clarinetist and saxophonist, John graduated from Yale University and wowed his professors there. We are so lucky to be able to have a meaningful conversation with him. We hope you enjoy it.

The first actor on our podcast! Meet Tessa Munro, a MULTI-TALENTED actor, voiceover artist, dancer, choreographer, and she does... martial arts, too! This episode, we take the time to understand the process of how one gets a job as an actor. Tessa walks us through how one gets an agent and how one properly prepares for an audition. Look out for Tessa in some upcoming movies and shows!!

Kate and Meredith sit down with Costume Designer, Emily Chalmers to discuss all things in the world of costume design. Emily gives us a comprehensive breakdown of the hierarchy of the Wardrobe Department, she shares how she got started in the biz and opens up about how to navigate working on small passion projects and big studio films. With a foundation in Theatre, a talent for all things creative and an amazing sense of humor, this conversation is not to be missed.

This episode, our talk with James Redding gives us chills. He's a passionate and brilliant sound designer, who's first gig was ...wait for it. THE MATRIX. BOOM. We discuss everything audio AND we get into the nitty gritty of what's happening right now with IATSE.

Meredith and Kate speak with Director of Photography Katherine Castro. Kat walks us through various roles in the camera department, shares how she got started and discusses what works in the business and what needs to change.

One Oh! One is a podcast for young women interested in pursuing careers in Film and Television. We sit down with industry professionals, ask them your questions and get answers. How did you get started? What do you do? What is the best part of your job? What's the hardest? How can I get started? One Oh! One, it's a beginning.