The Bravo Creative Podcast

Host Tom Baker and guests Nathan Shelton and Shannon Michelle have just wrapped on a 10 day film shoot, so they decided to come into the studio and talk about the process. They also discuss upcoming projects they are individually working on. 

Host Tom Baker talks with Jennifer Buttell about her beginnings of performing on the Community Theater stage to Hollywood. Jennifer delves into her acting process, her love of theater and the stress of auditioning in Hollywood. Jennifer gives updates on her current projects such as "My Buzzin Bee," and her role in the upcoming stage musical "Carrie" at the Historic Owen Theatre in Branson, Missouri.   Show Links: IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0125264/ Out Of The Blue Documentary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrFw-klGU4U My Buzzin Bee: http://www.facebook.com/groups/1054516258408611 Owen Theatre:  http://www.facebook.com/OwenTheatre  

Returning guests Ducon Williams and David Watson, join host Tom Baker to discuss distribution of the feature film Vincent's Vow and they talk about Ducon's next feature length film that is in pre-production.    

Host Tom Baker and his Special Guest/wife Michelle Baker talk about time management, work/life balance, theater, making movies...all before they go on vacation.

Host Tom Baker talks with guest Val Bates about her upcoming film project "Finding Joy". Val talks about the creation of the screenplay and it's transformation into a feature length film that will begin it's funding campaign on July 15th, 2021.    Finding Joy "Just because it's buried doesn't mean it's gone." Synopsis: Experience night terrors through the eyes of Roni, a loner and aspiring artist whose buried childhood memories resurface in the form of sleep paralysis as she ventures into young adulthood and begins to struggle with her sexual identity. Show Links: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7113240/?ref_=fn_al_nm_3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingjoyfilm    

Host Tom Baker sits down with Special Guest Kurt Heinlein to discuss his diverse background in film, stage, music, stunt work and most importantly being a professor of acting at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Kurt sheds light on the acting program as MSU and what it takes to be an honest actor. Kurt also talks about the short film “Between the Creag and the Sky”, that has won several awards at festival.   Show Links: https://theatreanddance.missouristate.edu/KurtHeinlein.aspx https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0990493/    

Host Tom Baker travels to Jefferson City, Missouri to talk with his good friend Mark Wegman, owner of Scene One Theatre. Tom and Mark talk about their beginnings in acting and stage performance to writing and the future.   Scene One Theatre Website: http://sceneonetheatre.com/ Scene One Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/25314884049  

Local stage and film actor and recent Missouri State University Grad, Aline O'Neill, joins Host Tom Baker to talk about acting on stage and film, the lessons learned and benefits of a Musical Theater Degree...and what direction to go from here.   Show Links: http://www.alineoneill.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm10256455/ http://www.facebook.com/findingjoyfilm/ http://www.facebook.com/EldritchUSA  

Keith Enloe and Brad Jones, hosts of the We Like That Too Podcast, and long time friends of Tom Baker discuss Podcasts, Community Theater, Writing and everything in-between.   Show Links: http://www.welikethatpodcast.com/ Jefferson City Little Theatre: http://www.tltjc.org/ Scene One: http://sceneonetheatre.com/  

Host Tom Baker sits down with Special Guest Jym Wilson and talk about photography. Jym talks about his career with USA TODAY as a Photo Editor/ Photographer, and talks about his work with Carbon Trace Productions as Executive Director and Cinematographer. SHOW LINKS: Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/jym.wilson http://carbontrace.net/ Carbon Trace Youtube Page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow976ZrMJYCTpdgca1_sOg      

Host Tom Baker and Visual Effects Artist Darrell Claunch talk about Darrell's beginnings in the Visual Effects business from Springfield, Missouri to Hollywood and back. Darrell talks about the joys and excitement of working in Hollywood on major motion pictures and some of the struggles of working as a visual effects artist. Show Links: Darrell Claunch IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3385958/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1    

Host Tom Baker is mobile, and he joins guest Shannon Michelle in the awesome "Green Room" at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre. Shannon talks about her beginnings on the regional stage, teaching film production at Springfield Little Theatre, and things to come in her very busy schedule in the creative arts.   SHOW LINKS: Shannon Michelle IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5561503/ Shannon Michelle Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheShannonMichelle Springfield Little Theatre: https://www.springfieldlittletheatre.org/  

Host Tom Baker hits takes the podcast on the road and ends up at Brian Scroggs house to talk about Sooner Than Later Studios and Brians first attempt at SATO48 and some of the lessons he learned.   Show Links: Sooner Than Later Studios: http://www.stlstudios.net/ Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/soonerthanlaterstudios SATO48: http://www.sato48.com  

Tom Baker is joined in the studio with his wife, Michelle Baker, where they discuss the last few months of life changes and then they go off on a couple of tangent's.  Tom reached out to the various film productions going on in and around the Springfield, Missouri area...and then, good friend Jonna Volz called Tom and he put her on the podcast to discuss the post production of The Land of Milk and Honey and SATO48.   Show Links: (in order) www.samholder.com www.starlink.com www.SATO48.com Land of Milk and Honey - www.stlstudios.net Sibyline - www.facebook.com/SibyllineShortFilm Aging Predators - www.facebook.com/hashtag/agingpredators Finding Joy - www.facebook.com/findingjoyfilm Glimmer - www.facebook.com/saveinnocentlivesproject My Buzzin Bee - www.facebook.com/groups/1054516258408611 Studio 2060 - www.facebook.com/Studio2060 Happy Halloween - www.facebook.com/HappyHalloweenFilm Vincent's Vow - www.facebook.com/Vincents-Vow-Movie-549561332230032 Ocean Zen - www.eatoceanzen.com      

Tom Baker is joined in the studio with Hawk Holman, Curtis Stout and Steven Denton. They discuss their first SATO48 http://www.sato48.com/ film as a team, subsequent short film projects and future film projects. There is also a healthy dose of smack talking. Show Links: http://www.facebook.com/tom.baker.140/videos/10223279897486387 http://www.facebook.com/Botched-film-108502170721021/photos/?ref=page_internal  

Host Tom Baker and his brother David Baker assemble in the studio to discuss David's new song release "Wooden Boats", playing on Radio Trop Rock - http://radiotroprock.com. They delve into David's beginnings into music and performance.   Show Links: http://www.facebook.com/davebakerband  

Tom Baker makes a long distance call to Hawaii to talk with Jeff Clinkenbeard & Kyaw Tha Hla about the history of SATO48, and what's in store for 2021.   Show Links: SATO48 page - http://www.sato48.com/ Creative Endeavors - http://www.crendstudios.com/

Host Tom Baker is joined in the studio with Filmmaker Sam Holder where they discuss the exciting world of film making and commercial work. They delve into Sam's background in film making from his early beginnings to film school, corporate work and film production. There is a healthy dose of gear talk in this episode.   Show Links: http://www.samholder.com Land of Milk and Honey Trailer: http://bit.ly/305wmyQ Happy Halloween Funding Page: www.indiegogo.com/projects/happy-halloween SATO48: http://www.sato48.com/

Mike Strain, owner of Studio 2060, joins Tom Baker in the studio to talk about Film making. Mike reveals his beginnings in the film business and new projects that his studio has on the horizon. Show Links: IMDB - http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0833158 Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/fcfxmike Studio 2060 Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/groups/437943742989753 My Buzzin Bee Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/groups/1054516258408611 Gayla Prewitt Project "Glimmer" - http://www.gofundme.com/f/will-margo-find-her-daughter-support-glimmer-film?fbclid=IwAR2jhAf7u5eEqEK-PWlC2vdtSHBKZqoQWZT7N1h_WvmHXqMkTG6y3pz3jzs  

Tim Michalak, owner of Line Of Sight Aerial in Springfield, MO, joins Tom Baker in the studio to discuss the exciting world of FPV drone piloting. Tim discusses his beginning in film production and how he transitioned into aerial film making and working on the NETFLIX original series "Last Chance U". http://www.lineofsightaerial.com http://www.facebook.com/lineofsightaerial http://www.imdb.com/name/nm10841479/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr120 http://fb.watch/3z87XhcsYp/ ** Vincent's Vow FB event February 12th @ 7pm - B&B Theatres - Nixa/Ozark 12 http://www.facebook.com/events/407364863870424

Vincent's Vow Episode: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt9272824/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_9 Director, Ducon Williams, and Cinematographer, David Watson, join Tom Baker in the studio to talk about the film premiere. They also delve into the up's and down's of the 3 year process of making Vincent's Vow a reality and future projects. Announcing the second screening of the film on February 12 @ 7pm - B&B Theatres Ozark/Nixa 12 Facebook Event link:  https://fb.me/e/PceYfvph To reserve tickets, send $ 12 to: Paypal - dumorefilms@gmail.com Venmo - @Ducon-Williams  

Jonna Volz joins Tom Baker in the studio to talk about the acting process, film making, tales from the set of "The Land of Milk and Honey", distribution, new beginnings...and gives a free acting class along the way.   www.stlstudios.net www.actingforreal.net www.jonnaKaevolz.com

Jamie Talamantez joins Tom in the studio to talk about becoming a "scripty" on local film productions, an audio engineer, a musician and how she got started in the local independent film community.

Tom Baker and John Pope talk about K-ROG, a local Facebook channel that broadcasts morning shows, high school sports, and John's very own local sports talk show. They also talk about their previous military service and how it helped them later navigate the criticisms that come with being a creative.   Show Notes: http://www.facebook.com/TheChainGangSportsShow http://www.facebook.com/krogtv  

Brittney Greer joins Tom Baker in the studio to talk about her latest film in pre-production, Happy Halloween. Brittney talks about how she got started in film making and her deep love for SLASHER FILMS. Tom and Brittney take a brief moment to talk about comic book movies and give a "slight" review/critique of Wonder Woman 1984. Show Links: Brittney IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4658695/?ref_=ttfc_fc_dr1 Happy Halloween Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/HappyHalloweenFilm Happy Halloween POC Trailer: http://www.facebook.com/108678614394529/videos/420578292310748 Strange Happenings Series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn87n1Kqqf_IrpC2IAzDsew    

Tom is joined in the studio by Joseph Giddens, owner and operator of Giddens and Co. Visuals, a video production studio located in Springfield, Missouri. They discuss Josephs unique journey into filmmaking, jib crane operation and a healthy dose of gear talk. They also attempt to explain ISO & Dual ISO. Show Links: Website: http://giddensandcovisuals.com/ Giddens Visuals Demo Reel: http://vimeo.com/364634604 http://vimeo.com/400485198 http://vimeo.com/487689522 http://youtu.be/qKPbHwst6IY Dual ISO defined: http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/dual-native-iso-explained/ Tim Michalak: https://www.lineofsightaerial.com Pray They Stand Down: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt11212278/ Gear We Talked About: Sony FX9: http://www.adorama.com/sopxwfx9.html Sony A7S iii: https://www.adorama.com/isoa7sm3.html  

Host Tom Baker is joined in the studio with local Springfield, Missouri Actor/Director/Producer Debbie Sutcliffe. They talk about Debbie's start in acting on the set of "Winter's Bone" to her most recent film "Pushing Envelopes" that she wrote, produced, directed and starred in.   Show Links: Debbie Sutcliffe IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6137645/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Pushing Envelopes Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb7PztYSUsw South of Swan Creek (Short Film): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b0lrFIaBFM Meggie Rambles (Youtube Channel): https://bit.ly/3aCv7O3 Vincent's Vow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU0SNLjzSuk Bobby Kong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKKo_5lKvAk & https://bit.ly/38rA6hR

Host Tom Baker is rejoined in the studio with his lovely and talented wife Michelle Baker. They discuss some of the hard lessons they have learned while starting a podcast, and they reflect on some of the take-aways they have gotten from previous guests David Watson, Mickey Stone and Ducon Williams.   Show Notes: The We Like That Too Podcast - http://welikethatpodcast.podbean.com/ Ducon Williams IMDB:  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7464016/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 David Watson Reel: http://bit.ly/33VVsTa Mickey Stone IMDB - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4697663/ Pushing  Envelopes (Trailer) - http://vimeo.com/340742162

Local Springfield Actor, Writer, Director & Producer - Ducon Williams,  joins Host Tom Baker in the studio to discuss the Independent Film Making process from getting an idea to the finished film and distribution.    Show Links: Ducon Williams IMDB:  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7464016/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Vincent's Vow Trailer: http://bit.ly/2IuMrZP Kong Thao Youtube: http://bit.ly/33TGywC David Watson Reel: http://bit.ly/33VVsTa Mike Strain - Studio 2060: http://bit.ly/2VUEJev Nostalgic Trailer: https://bit.ly/3m5W6nu Green Glass Casting FB page: http://bit.ly/3lYtbBD    

He has a Voice of Silk and a Heart of Gold. Special Guest Mickey Stone joins host Tom Baker in the studio to discuss Mickey's early days in radio, playing the "Heavy", filmography and transitioning into one of the most sought out independent film actors in the Springfield, MO area. Podcast Links: Mickey's IMDB - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4697663/ Lady (Film) - http://bit.ly/3qeLd5S Shadow Bound (Web Series) - https://bit.ly/39wtbX4 Strange Happenings (Web Series) - http://bit.ly/2Vi0Hbb Pushing  Envelopes (Trailer) - http://vimeo.com/340742162 Pray They Stand Down - (Page) - https://praytheystanddown.com  

Who is the busiest Director of Photography for independent films in the 417? (Springfield, MO) This guy, David Watson! Host Tom Baker and Special Guest David Watson talk in depth about David's beginnings in the field of film making and the movies and people that have inspired him along the way. They also talk about some of the 2020 camera gear that they're excited about. A preview of David Watson's Work: The Pictures Trailer - https://vimeo.com/448550453 Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJk8MvochO0 Happy Halloween POC - https://vimeo.com/424648035

Host Tom Baker introduces The Bravo Creative Podcast. He is joined in the studio with his wife, Michelle Baker, where they discuss the trials and tribulations of starting a podcast about unleashing your inner creativity. They chart their individual beginnings in the performing and visual arts and add some insights they have gathered along those 25 years.