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Navigating your way through the entertainment industry can be difficult alone. We know how it feels to start out fresh, getting jobs, clients, or even trying to get films developed. In each episode we talk to all sorts of levels of filmmakers. Whether that be from Production Assistants to Producers or Interns to Directors. We want you to be involved in our in-depth conversations to figure out what it takes to make it in the industry. For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com

This Industry Life


    • Mar 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Connor Brashier - Discovering Your Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 51:44


    In this week's episode, Anthony speaks with his good friend Connor Brashier about his process, inspirations, and what it was like to creative direct his Shawn Mendes music video "Wonder." Connor is a young and insanely talented creative director, director, and cinematographer. Filled with so much knowledge and advice, Connor opens our ears to his filmmaking experience. Connor's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connorbrashier/ Connor's website: https://www.connorbrashier.com/ ----- Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisindustrylifepodcast/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    David Bolen - Mastering the Cinematic Craft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 54:46


    In this weeks episode, Brandan and Anthony have a chat with the very talented and accomplished cinematographer David Bolen. They dive deep into how he created images for the Sundance 2020 Film, Some Kind of Heaven. Brandan and Anthony also quiz him on his experience and process when it comes to being a filmmaker. Some Kind of Heaven: https://www.somekindofheaven.com/ David's website: https://www.davidbolen.com/ David's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbolendp ----- Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisindustrylifepodcast/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Stefan Hunt - Inspiration and Childlike Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 50:02


    In this episode, Brandan, Anthony, and Katie speak to filmmaker Stefan Hunt. Stefan discusses his filmmaking journey beginning at age 18, when he made his first documentary. This experience sparked his lifelong pursuit of creating art “through the eyes of a child.” He has gone on to make award winning short films, documentaries, commercials, and collaborate with global brands. Stefan's Website: https://www.stefanhunt.com/ Stefan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefan_hunt/ Check out They Saw The Sun First: https://vimeo.com/412443719 ----- Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisindustrylifepodcast/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

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    Getting a Film Into Sundance with Writer/Director/Actor Chloe Aktas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 49:25


    This week TIL speaks with the astonishingly talented Writer, Director, and Actor Chloe Aktas. In this episode, Chloe discusses her journey from NYU Tisch School of the Arts to starring in The Walking Dead. She also discusses her passion for life behind the camera and the production of her short film LANCE (IN A NECK BRACE), which premiered at Sundance in 2020. Chloe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloeaktas/ Lance (In a Neck Brace): https://vimeo.com/479086114 ----- Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisindustrylifepodcast/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Happy Holidays From Your Pod Fam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 37:35


    We hope you have a wonderful and safe Holiday! In this weeks episode, Brandan forgot how to podcast, Katie talks about how she cried over a script, and Anthony cannot pronounce Documentary. Also, follow us on Letterboxd! Brandan: BrandanHaskell Anthony: awilsonfilm Katie: aslanstarr ----- Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisindustrylifepodcast/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Producing an Indie Feature at 24 with Writer/Director Michael Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 42:43


    This week TIL speaks to Writer/Director Michael Coleman. He discusses his love of cinema, his projects, and his lifelong passion for creating art, no matter the restrictions or obstacles in his way. Mikes's Website: https://www.noparkingpictures.com/ Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeoleman/ ----- Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisindustrylifepodcast/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Filmmaking is Delicate with John Schulte

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 46:02


    This week, TIL talks to the unbelievably gifted young Writer/Director John Christian Schulte. John is a deep thinker and a true soul who lives for the work. He discusses moving to LA, doing background acting, and the importance of endurance. As John poetically puts it, “The beauty is in the journey of it.” John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_c_schulte/ Short film: https://vimeo.com/426312031 Website: https://www.johnchristianschulte.com/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisindustrylifepodcast/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Our Filmmaking Process with The Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 61:45


    This week, Brandan, Anthony & Katie discuss the very immense and beautiful process of making an actual movie. From pre-pro to post, we do our best to cover it A to Z. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisindustrylifepodcast/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Outrageously Creative Productions with Mattie Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 49:17


    This week, TIL speaks with Producer/Writer/Director Mattie Moore. Mattie is a vastly experienced filmmaker. She speaks to Brandan, Anthony, and Katie about her long and successful career in film and television. From her start in public television to working on Forrest Gump to now producing her own work King of K Street and a forthcoming feature. Mattie's IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9927899/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Mattie's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattiemoore/ Mattie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlmfilms/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Fail Hard and Fail Fast with Jess Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 45:57


    This week, TIL talks to the incredible and multi-talented Jessica “Jess” Reid. She discusses her extensive experience working on all types of sets. From a Missy Elliott music video to a huge Disney set, Jess has truly done it all. She’s a wealth of knowledge and a pocketful of sunshine, and we were honored to chat with her. Jess's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reiding_rainbow14/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Persistence is Everything with Spencer Trinwith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 52:27


    This week Brandan & Katie speak with Writer/Actor/Director Spencer Trinwith. They discuss Spencer’s extensive acting background on shows like House of Cards, Veep, and on the upcoming feature film Wonder Woman 1984. Spencer also speaks about his newly discovered passion for working behind the camera, and talks about writing, directing, and acting in the TV pilot King of K Street. Spencer's imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4142912/ Spencer's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencertrinwith/ King of K Street: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8777154/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Catching Up with the Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 30:55


    It's been awhile since our audience has heard us, so this week it's just the TIL Team. In this episode we talk about upcoming projects, goals for 2021, and understanding your value as a filmmaker. For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Moving it from Your Mind to the Screen with Howard Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 49:12


    This week, This Industry Life talks to the unbelievably talented Writer/Actor/Director Howard “Howie” Campbell. Howie discusses his lifelong passion and dedication to filmmaking. He talks about his process working with actors, his directing style, and the movies that inspire him. Howie also illuminates the team on a feature film and a series he is currently pitching and developing. Howards work: "Sick Boys Die Alone" https://youtu.be/AWD7omML4gs "When We Were Young" https://youtu.be/HDBnf95r4RI His IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8672061/ His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ho.howw/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    How Filmmaking Can Change You with Drew Harwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 49:51


    For the Season 2 Premiere episode of This Industry Life, Brandan, Anthony and Katie catch up with Writer/Director/Actor Drew Harwood. We discuss Drew’s passion for acting and filmmaking, and his journey making his first feature film. Links to Drew's Work: Ghosts: https://vimeo.com/drewharwood Drifter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.20aecf89-f931-f274-a601-ef787c422a98?autoplay=1&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb God Send: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B085N3L3PN/ref=atv_pp_fi_0 The One You Feed: https://vimeo.com/405634093/1742a8f9ac For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    The Importance of Taking Breaks - Season One Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 41:39


    This week, Brandan, Anthony & Katie discuss how they have grown as filmmakers and humans during season #1 of This Industry Life. They also talk about the challenges of balancing mental & physical health with the fast pace of film and set life. And finally, Anthony’s doppelgänger is revealed. We will be back on September 30th! Anthony's Short Film Trailer: https://vimeo.com/456020329 The One You Feed (Katie's Feature) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoneyoufeedmovie/ View Saved by Grace (Brandan's short) on Amazon Prime: www.amazon.com For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Trusting Your Artistic Instincts with Composer Jeanne-Peri (JP) Foucault

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 57:18


    This week, we speak to French Film Composer Jeanne-Peri (JP) Foucault. She enlightens Anthony, Brandan & Katie about the power of composing unique scores for film and television. She also discusses what inspires her and her work. Intro song is "October" by JP herself: https://soundcloud.com/jeanneperifoucault/october-1 JP's website: https://www.jeanneperifoucault.com/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Understanding Yourself and Your Craft with Heather Mingo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 56:12


    This week, we talked to Writer / Director / 1st Assistant Director / Voice Actor and all around powerhouse Heather Mingo. We get Heather’s insights on life, acting, filmmaking, and how vital each person is on set. Heathers website: www.heathermingodoes.com Heathers instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mingo_mingere/ Follow our instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisindustrylifepodcast/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Answering Some Audience Questions with The Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 54:50


    In this episode the team answers questions that were provided by our wonderful audience. We talk about Film vs Digital, when we realized filmmaking was for us, and who our role models are. Follow our instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thisindustrylifepodcast/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Being Open-Minded as a Cinematographer/Writer with Samuel Ott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 55:35


    The TIL team interviews the very talented, Samuel Ott. He talks about his highs and his lows as a cinematographer in Los Angeles. He also discusses the interesting places and stories he has come across as both a cinematographer and a writer. Sam’s Short Film: https://tinyurl.com/yy3x7ftp ‘The One You Feed’ Trailer: https://vimeo.com/405634093/1742a8f9ac Sam's Website: http://www.samuelottdp.com/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Following your Excitement with Actor/Producer Gareth Koorzen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 54:40


    At a young age, living in Cape Town, South Africa, Gareth discovered his passion for acting. Ultimately he decided that Hollywood was the place to be, and booked a one-way ticket to Los Angeles. He just finished producing, co-writing, and acting in his second indie feature film titled THE ONE YOU FEED. The One You Feed Trailer: https://vimeo.com/405634093/1742a8f9ac Bone Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiRp_SyfY4I Gareth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garethkoorzen/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Dropping Everything for Your Passion with Katie Garland-Noble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 54:16


    Brandan & Anthony interview the podcast’s Producer Katie Garland Noble. Katie’s journey started when she quit her job as a foot doctor’s secretary, and pursued her passion for filmmaking full time. From writing to acting to producing, Katie does it all. Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiegarlandnoble/ For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Being Uncomfortable as a Filmmaker with Anthony Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 55:02


    Brandan and Katie interview co-host Anthony Wilson. From his long days working in an office to his exciting adventures in West Virginia, Anthony never ceases to amaze us with his unique journey. We also dive deep into Anthony’s perspective as a filmmaker, and discuss the very first feature film he’s developing. Anthony's personal website: https://www.awilsonfilm.com For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

    Confidence on Set and in Yourself with Brandan Haskell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 60:00


    Anthony and our new producer Katie take the lead by interviewing Brandan. Asking him about his move from Missouri to LA, making his first short film, and discussing what takes to be on set. Brandan's personal website: www.brandanhaskell.com Saved by Grace Trailer: https://vimeo.com/430861405 For questions or inquiries email thisindustrylife@gmail.com Outro Music by Billy Hammer https://www.instagram.com/billyhammermusic/ Cover art from TV Show King of K Street

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