Podcast appearances and mentions of ben proudfoot

Ben Proudfoot, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker, joins The Anton Savage Show to talk storytelling, short films, and his latest work on the story of L'Oreal and the iconic tagline "because I'm worth it"Listen here.

Send us a textToday is the second of a five episode preview of the 97th Academy Awards where I will be breaking down each and every category throughout the week. Today I am joined by Enrico Banson from the Director's Notes newsletter to break down Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song. I've listed the nominees below along with a few other films mentioned throughout the episode.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get all the preview episodes this week, and head over to my Substack to submit your guesses for my annual Oscar prediction contest.The nominees for each category are listed below.Best Animated Feature:FlowInside Out 2Memoir of a SnailWallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlThe Wild RobotBest International Feature:Emilia Pérez (France)Flow (Latvia)The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)I'm Still Here (Brazil)The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)Best Documentary Feature:Black Box Diaries No Other LandPorcelain WarSoundtrack to a Coup d'EtatSugarcaneBest Original Score:The BrutalistConclaveEmilia PérezWickedThe Wild RobotBest Original Song:"El Mal" from Emilia Pérez"The Journey" from The Six Triple Eight"Like a Bird" from Sing Sing "Mi Camino" from Emilia Pérez "Never Too Late" from Elton John: Never Too Late Other films mentioned in this episode include:"Incident" directed by Bill Morrison20 Days in Mariupol directed by Mstyslav ChernovThe Eternal Memory directed by Maite AlberdiNavalny directed by Daniel RoherSummer of Soul directed by Ahmir-Khalib ThompsonMy Octopus Teacher directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James ReedWill & Harper directed by Josh GreenbaumPiece by Piece directed by Morgan NevilleFlee directed by Jonas Poher RasmussenThe Remarkable Life of Ibelin directed by Benjamin Ree"The Last Repair Shop" directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris BowersThe Last Showgirl directed by Gia CoppolaArmageddon directed by Michael BayThe Lion King directed by Roger Allers and Rob MinkoffRocket Man directed by Dexter FletcherCoco directed by Lee UnkrichEncanto directed by Byron Howard and Jared BushAladdin directed by John Musker and Ron ClementsOther media mentioned in this episode include:"Never My Love" performed by The Association"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Diane Warren, performed by Aerosmith"How Do I Live" by Diane Warren, performed by LeAnn Rimes"Remember Me" by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez"We Don't Talk About Bruno" by Lin-Manuel Miranda"Dos Oruguitas" by Lin-Manuel Miranda"A Whole New World" by Alan Menken and Tim Rice

“We never ever got as famous as The Beatles. But we started as friends, and we ended as friends.” - Sylvia Saunders, drummer of the LiverbirdsFor the first time EVER on the Dolls Pod, we're featuring a group! We're telling the stories of Pam Birch, Val Gell, Mary McGlory, and Sylvia Saunders. Together, they're more than Britain's first all-female rock band…although that part is pretty cool! They're four independent, self-actualized young women breaking music's glass ceiling - and having a whole lot of fun doing it. This episode is for any girl in a band, or any girl who's ever wanted to be in a band

“Motorcycle Mary” tells the untold story of legendary motorsports pioneer Mary McGee a.k.a. “Motorcycle Mary”, whose racing career spanned thirty years and saw her shatter gender norms while mastering multiple racing disciplines. The documentary short will feature stunning never-before-seen archival footage and photographs from McGee's life. “Racing was never just about competition for me—it was about freedom, courage, and pushing myself beyond limits,” says Mary McGee. “I'm proud to share my journey in ‘Motorcycle Mary.' I hope my story inspires women and shows that with determination, anyone can carve their own path, no matter the odds.” Following in her brother's footsteps, her remarkable racing odyssey begins in the world of cars, where she outshines her male competitors, only later discovering her greatest sense of freedom racing motorcycles. She was the first woman to race motorcycles in the United States. Confronted by sexism and personal tragedy, Mary perseveres, pushing herself to greater and greater heights—culminating in her most hair-raising challenge: Becoming the first person ever to solo the grueling Baja 500 on a motorcycle. “Motorcycle Mary” is a production of Breakwater Studios.  “Motorcycle Mary”, as part of ESPN Films' 30 for 30 Shorts catalog, premieres on November 3  at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and will also be available to stream on ESPN+. The short documentary is directed by Haley Watson (in her directorial debut), produced by Rachel Greenwald, and executive produced by two-time Oscar® winner Ben Proudfoot and seven-time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton. The film made its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. --From ESPN

In this episode, Liz Ann Sonders sits down with Chuck Schwab, founder of Charles Schwab & Co. They discuss how the company was founded, Chuck's decision to cut commissions on trades, how innovation plays a crucial role in driving growth in the economy, and how investing allows individuals to participate in the growth of the country.You can watch the new documentary film they mention, Chuck, for free on YouTube.Chuck is the story of Charles Schwab: a man with a vision that would end up changing Wall Street forever. In the new documentary by Oscar-winning director Ben Proudfoot, you'll hear first-hand accounts of what fueled Charles Schwab's passion for making investing accessible to all and how that challenger spirit continues to drive him 50 years later.Finally, Kathy and Liz Ann offer their outlook on next week's indicators and upcoming economic data.On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit schwab.com/OnInvesting.If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important DisclosuresInvestors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus, or if available, the summary prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. You can request a prospectus by calling 800-435-4000. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.Performance may be affected by risks associated with non-diversification, including investments in specific countries or sectors. Additional risks may also include, but are not limited to, investments in foreign securities, especially emerging markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs), fixed income, small capitalization securities and commodities. Each individual investor should consider these risks carefully before investing in a particular security or strategy.Diversification and asset allocation strategies do not ensure a profit and cannot protect against losses in a declining market.The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.The information and content provided herein is general in nature and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended, and should not be construed, as a specific recommendation, individualized tax, legal, or investment advice. Tax laws are subject to change, either prospectively or retroactively. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, individuals should contact their own professional tax and investment advisors or other professionals (CPA, Financial Planner, Investment Manager) to help answer questions about specific situations or needs prior to taking any action based upon this information.Schwab Stock Slices is not intended to be investment advice or a recommendation of any stock.Digital currencies [such as bitcoin] are highly volatile and not backed by any central bank or government. Digital currencies lack many of the regulations and consumer protections that legal-tender currencies and regulated securities have. Due to the high level of risk, investors should view digital currencies as a purely speculative instrument.Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance.Forecasts contained herein are for illustrative purposes only, may be based upon proprietary research and are developed through analysis of historical public data.Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses, and cannot be invested in directly. For additional information, please see schwab.com/indexdefinitions.(0524-1TNY)

In today's episode, I am joined by Kyle, the winner of the 2024 Oscar prediction contest on The Oscar Project. We talk about a little of everything including what we liked from the 96th Academy Awards, other movies from 2023 we enjoyed, and things we're looking forward to in 2024. Books mentioned in this episode include:Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel WilkersonElvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll by Priscilla Beaulieu PresleyRobot Dreams by Sara VaronKillers of the Flower Moon by David GrannAmerican Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. SherwinErasure by Percival EverettTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinThe Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy TooleFear and Trembling by Søren KierkegaardNovelist as a Vocation by Haruki MurakamiWhat I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiThe Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick RubinThe list of films we mentioned is too long to include in the show notes, but check out the full Letterboxd list for this episode. A few films mentioned in this episode include:Oppenheimer directed by Christopher NolanPoor Things directed by Yorgos LanthimosThe Creator directed by Gareth EdwardsGodzilla Minus One directed by Takashi YamazakiThe Zone of Interest directed by Jonathan GlazerThe Killer directed by David FincherThe Boy of the Heron directed by Hayao MiyazakiSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. ThompsonMaestro directed by Bradley CooperKillers of the Flower Moon directed by Martin Scorsese20 Days in Mariupol directed by Mstyslav ChernovThe Holdovers directed by Alexander Payne"The Last Repair Shop" directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris BowersMay December directed by Todd HaynesHow to Blow Up a Pipeline directed by Daniel GoldhaberGodland directed by Hlynur PálmasonAnatomy of a Fall directed by Justine TrietSociety of the Snow directed by J. A. BayonaAsteroid City directed by Wes Anderson"The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" directed by Wes AndersonOrigin directed by Ava DuVernayThe Iron Claw directed by Sean DurkinCheck out Kyle on the Picture Box Cinema Hour Podcast with Gavin.

#243: We're bringing you an encore presentation of our interview with composer Kris Bowers about the documentary short he co-directed called "The Last Repair Shop." The film won an Oscar this past Sunday. This episode originally aired on February 27, 2024. Today we're talking to pianist, film composer and LAUSD alumnus Kris Bowers. Bowers has composed the scores for films like "Green Book," "King Richard" and "The Color Purple," and streaming series like "Dear White People" and "Bridgerton."But that LAUSD part of his resume is very relevant to one of his latest projects.It's a short documentary that Bowers co-directed (along with Ben Proudfoot) called “The Last Repair Shop." It's all about the technicians who work in a repair shop downtown, fixing and tuning the more than 100,000 instruments the district provides to students, free of charge.In addition to an Oscar nod, the film has also inspired a $15 million capital campaign — to raise funds for the repair shop and for a student apprenticeship program.

On Sunday, Halifax-born filmmaker Ben Proudfoot won his second Oscar for his documentary short, The Last Repair Shop. It profiles four Los Angeles craftspeople who keep more than 80,000 student instruments in good repair at no cost to the students.

When Oscar season rolls around, everyone's trying to catch up on the blockbuster films. But there's rarely buzz about the short films, especially the short documentary category. This year, two joyful California films made the nominee list. Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó is a love letter from Fremont-raised filmmaker Sean Wang to his two grandmothers, 94 year old Nǎi Nai and 83 year old Wài Pó. They are in-laws turned best friends who spend their days together, even sharing a bed. The Last Repair Shop tells the remarkable stories of the people behind the scenes who fix instruments for students learning music in LA Unified School district. Sasha Khokha talks to Sean Wang as well as Kris Bowers and Ben Proudfoot, the co-directors behind The Last Repair Shop, about their films.

#243: Today we're talking to pianist, film composer and LAUSD alumnus Kris Bowers. Bowers has composed the scores for films like "Green Book," "King Richard" and "The Color Purple," and streaming series like "Dear White People" and "Bridgerton."But that LAUSD part of his resume is very relevant to one of his latest projects.It's a short documentary that Bowers co-directed (along with Ben Proudfoot) called “The Last Repair Shop." It's all about the technicians who work in a repair shop downtown, fixing and tuning the more than 100,000 instruments the district provides to students, free of charge.In addition to an Oscar nod, the film has also inspired a $15 million capital campaign — to raise funds for the repair shop and for a student apprenticeship program.

Continuing our coverage of Academy Award-nominated shorts, Mike speaks with Kris Bowers (previously nominated for “A Concerto is a Conversation”)  and Ben Proudfoot (an Academy-Award winner for “The Queen of Basketball”) , directors of “The Last Repair Shop”.     The film sketches the stories–both representative of the Los Angeles workforce, as well as fascinating in their own right–of 4 repair workers who fix the instruments of students from the LAUSD.  Lyrical in presentation, and symphonic in structure, the film can be seen not only as a paean to the redemptive powers of music, but a call for reconciliation in a time of deep polarization.   You can watch “The Last Repair Shop” on Disney+.   The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.   Follow: @krisbowersmusic on Instagram and twitter  @bgproudfoot on Instagram and twitter @topdocspod on Instagram and twitter   Hidden Gems:   The Act of Killing The Sentence of Michael Thompson

It's an Oscar-worthy episode of Matinee With Matt! Matt and Michael talk to Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot ("The Queen of Basketball") and Emmy winner Kris Bowers ("The Color Purple"), the filmmaking team behind the Academy Award-nominated documentary short film, "The Last Repair Shop." Ben and Kris are a talented duo whose newest film enlightens the world of education through interviews with adults and children affected by musical instruments that need restoration in Los Angeles public schools. "The Last Repair Shop" is a powerful look into making students' dreams come true using music as their guide. The film explores the folks working at one of the last remaining shops used by the Los Angeles Unified School District to repair musical instruments and the challenges faced by just trying to give children confidence in their abilities. It's a heartwarming journey that began with a simple idea and has brought Ben and Kris all the way to the Academy Awards. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Across The Margin : The Podcast presents an interview with Ben Proudfoot, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker most noted as the director of The Queen of Basketball, winner of the 2021 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject. With co-director Kris Bowers he also brought to life the short documentary film A Concerto Is a Conversation, which was an Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021. His latest documentary, The Last Repair Shop — the focus of this episode — is nominated at this year's Academy Awards for Best Documentary Short Subject. Once commonplace in the United States, today Los Angeles is by far the largest and one of the last American cities to provide free and freely repaired musical instruments to its public schoolchildren, a continuous service since 1959. The Last Repair Shop grants an all access pass to the nondescript downtown warehouse where a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople keep over 80,000 student instruments in good repair and in it the film blends the unexpectedly intimate personal histories of the repair people with emotional, firsthand accounts from the actual student musicians for whom their instruments made all the difference. In this episode host Michael Shields and Ben Proudfoot expound upon what music and access to instruments means to the lives of the children in Los Angeles while considering how the power of music has changed the lives of those who passionately labor in the repair shop. They talk about how the promise of the American Dream manifests itself within the documentary, the message of hope that is abounding in the film, and so much more. Ultimately this episode celebrates an inspiring documentary that serves as a passionate love letter to Los Angeles and to those unsung heroes who gave countless others the gift of music. This is an episode that pays tribute to a truly unique program that has produced countless legends from John Williams to Kendrick Lamar.Watch The Last Repair Shop here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These are the movies I watched in January 2024 I haven't yet discussed on the podcast, RANKED (cause fuck it, why not?). 5) THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD (1951) dir. Christian Nyby - Tubi 4) NEKROTRONIC (2018) dir. Kiah Roache-Turner - YouTube 3) THE THIRD MAN (1949) dir. Carol Reed - Tubi 2) THE LAST REPAIR SHOP (2023) dir. Ben Proudfoot & Kris Bowers - YouTube, Disney Plus 1) INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978) dir. Philip Kaufman - Tubi ---------------------------------------- Follow Daniel on: Twitter - TheMovies_Pod Instagram & Threads - themoviespod Letterboxd - The Movies Music: "Figure 8" - Paramore --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themoviespodcast/message

Directors Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers explore a hidden corner of Los Angeles in their Oscar-shortlisted short documentary ‘The Last Repair Shop,' a place where dedicated professionals keep tens of thousands of musical instruments in perfect working order for the city's public-school students. They share stories of these unsung technicians, and the kids whose lives are transformed by gaining access to free -- and freely-repaired -- instruments from sousaphones to saxes.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oscars shortlist was announced on Thursday, and Nova Scotia's own Ben Proudfoot made it on the list for the second time. Proudfoot's latest documentary, The Last Repair Shop, was directed alongside pianist and composer Kris Bowers. It's nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject.

In this episode, the 'Buds focus on the touching short film, "The Last Repair Shop". Dori & Kristopher chat with one of the directors about the value of this business in L.A., the impact on the children and the stories of four of the employees."Once commonplace in the United States, today Los Angeles is by far the largest and one of the last American cities to provide free and freely repaired musical instruments to its public schoolchildren, a continuous service since 1959. From Academy Award®-nominated directing duo Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, The Last Repair Shop grants an all access pass to the nondescript downtown warehouse where a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople keep over 80,000 student instruments in good repair."

In their second collaboration, co-directors Ben Proudfoot & Kris Bowers' THE LAST REPAIR SHOP introduces us to the Los Angeles Unified School District's instrument repair facility for all of the LAUSD student musician. Led by the charming general manager, Steve Bagmanyan, the film introduces a technician from each department: Dana Atkinson, in the strings division, who takes us to his personal breaking point as a young man confronting his sexuality; Paty Moreno, in charge of brass and the sole woman in the shop, who chronicles her pursuit of the American dream as a Mexican immigrant and single mother; Duane Michaels, a quirky, self-described hillbilly who fixes the woodwind instruments and shares the rip-roaring tale of how his $20 fiddle took him on tour with Elvis; and finally Steve himself, who learned to tune pianos in America after surviving a harrowing escape from ethnic persecution in Azerbaijan in the late 1980s, a conflict again in the headlines today. THE LAST REPAIR SHOP blends the unexpectedly intimate personal histories of the repair people with emotional, firsthand accounts from the actual student musicians for whom their instruments made all the difference. Porche, 9, shares how her beloved violin helps her cope with her family's health problems; college-bound Manuel, 18, states that his enormous sousaphone diverted him from the pitfalls of growing up as a low-income kid from Boyle Heights; Ismerai, 15, whose alto sax brought her much-needed discipline and calm; and the bookish Amanda, 17, brought to tears by her profound connection with the piano. Co-director Kris Bowers joins us to talk about the impact the LAUSD has had on his own musical journey, the joy of discovering the amazing stories told by the technicians and the students in the film and the enduring power of music to heal, empower and inspire. For more go to: breakwaterstudios.com/films/all/

Lusia Harris is one of the best basketball players to ever live: a 3-time collegiate national champion, an Olympics silver medalist, and the only woman to be officially drafted by an NBA team. But chances are, you've never heard of her. Ben Proudfoot, the director of an Academy Award-winning short documentary about Harris's life, tells the story of her unlikely journey from the Mississippi Delta to the pinnacle of basketball, and explains why her life story and her achievements have largely been lost to history,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The Best Chef in the World" profiles Sally Schmitt, founder of the legendary restaurant The French Laundry. Oscar-winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot captures her history as a trail blazer when it was rare for a woman to run a restaurant.  

Hello, Hello!   In this episode, we have a conversation with Director, Producer, and Cinematographer Haley Watson. We talk about the Academy Award Winning film ‘Queen Of Basketball,' her film ‘The Getaway,' working with Director Ben Proudfoot, the concept of “measurable error,” the challenges of shooting outside of her home country (U.S.), the importance of building community, and her formula for getting incredible shots. Enjoy!    Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love     The MAKE IT podcast is the platform for the Voice of the Filmmaker (https://www.bonsai.film/voiceofthefilmmaker) program, which is brought to you in partnership with Women in Film and Television, Nashville (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization).   Indie Talks Industry Insights       Mistakes in the Making Film Investment Series                              Our audience plays a crucial role in making this all happen through donations to this fantastic program.   Donate Today! (https://www.bonsai.film/donate)   Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film.   Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. We're everywhere!   You can find more info and a link to join our bi-weekly newsletter here: https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative.   Thanks for listening and, as always,   Be Better. Be Creative. Be Engaged.     #MAKEIT

Join Ben Proudfoot and learn how he created his Oscar-winning documentary, The Queen of Basketball.

Academy Award winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot's latest short documentary is about the life of Sally Schmitt. Ben shares the story of how she came from humble beginnings to starting the world famous French Laundry Restaurant in California — and why she gave it all up.

Nova Scotians cheered when local filmmaker Ben Proudfoot won an Academy Award for Best Short Documentary for his film, The Queen of Basketball. Hot on the heels of that triumph, Ben is back with a new documentary called MINK! He chats with CBC's Carsten Knox.

Nora and Scott chat with Oscar-winning director Ben Proudfoot about his new documentary "If You Have: The Untold Story of UNICEF" along with executive producer, UNICEF ambassador, actor and singer Sofia Carson. They dive into the 75-year history and business behind one world's largest humanitarian organizations that operates in over 190 countries and territories, and responds to an average of 300 emergencies a year. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out grayscale.com/businesscasual Hosts: Nora Ali & Scott Rogowsky Producer: Bella Hutchins  Video Editors: Mckenzie Marshall and Christie Muldoon Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder Fact Checker: Kate Brandt  Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop VP, Head of Multimedia: Sarah Singer

Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Ben Proudfoot joins us to tell the story of Lusia “Lucy” Harris.  Lucy Harris led Delta State to 3-straight Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Championships (1975-77) and went on to score the first points in Olympic women's basketball history. Her story is one that if you don't know, you should.

VALUE FOR VALUE Thank you to the executive producers of Bowl After Bowl Episode 149: Justin, drdub, cottongin, AbleKirby, Pheonix and PhoneBoy, Fletcher, harvhat, Carolyn Blaney, SeeDubs, SirVo, Boo-Bury, Lavish, NetNed Check out the Bowls With Buds we did with NA Millennial last Friday and tune in for another Bowls With Buds featuring Justin and Magan of Wrong Kind of Podcast! Come to the April 10th KC Meetup and enjoy some BBQ! ON CHAIN, OFF CHAIN, COCAINE, SHITSTAIN April 24 KC Bitcoin Block Party Dr.Dub Peace Pieces Thank you for the boosts! Bowl After Bowl is the #5 highest boosted show on Fountain. TOP THREE 33 Day 33 of the alleged Russian invasion Los Angeles County gas prices dipped for first time in 33 days 33 dogs removed from "deplorable conditions" in Lincoln County, Kansas CAN'T STOP COOFING 33 deaths: Saskatchewan (Canada) 33 new cases: Tamil Nadu (India), Mumbai (India) 33% of kids in 12-14 age group vaxxed so far in Madhya Pradesh (India) Riverside County (CA) cases increase 33% in two weeks BEHIND THE CURTAIN MORE (Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement) Act is set for a House vote this week Joe Biden proposes to keep blocking Washington, D.C. from legalizing weed sales as part of the budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023 that he sent to Congress yesterday US embassy in Moscow finds Brittney Griner 'in good condition' after getting consular access The Queen of Basketball director Ben Proudfoot urged Biden to bring Griner home when accepting his Oscar for Documentary short DEA taking steps to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid addicts Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals reversed a judge's ruling that a man could receive a security clearance after using weed subsequent to apply IRS ramping up marijuana business audits after Covid lull Alabama celebrated National Poison Prevention Week by demonizing delta-8 Arkansas for Compassionate Care drops 2022 legalization effort Cambridge (MA) City Council voted to repeal 3% Community Impact Fee on recreational sales Hazel Park (MI) City Council unanimously passed a measure to decriminalize psychedelics Marijuana lobby pushing Missouri Representative Ron Hicks to cap number of licenses in Cannabis Freedom Act -- Audio of Thomas Robbins talking smack on proponents of Hicks' bill Nebraska medical activists lose two major donors South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem vetoes bill that would have automatically expunged certain marijuana charges and convictions and the Senate failed to override Texas Supreme Court hears case challenging state's smokable hemp manufacturing ban Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed 84 bills this week including House Bill 385 Hemp and CBD Amendments, a bill creating a psychedelics task force to study therapeutic potential, a bill protecting medical cannabis patients, a bill amending provisions related to the production and distribution of medical weed A record number of weed arrests were made in Japan in 2021 METAL MOMENT The Rev took us to Spain with the Bourbon Kings' Fuck You. Make sure you vote in his poll to help decide where the Metal Moment goes next Tokin' Tuesday! FIRST TIME I EVER This week, bowlers called in to share stories about the First Time They Ever lost their shit at work. Next week, we want to hear about the First Time YOU Ever fell on your ass. FUCK IT, DUDE. LET'S GO BOWLING. Flamingo that escaped Wichita zoo in 2005 spotted in Texas OH man finds extremely rare pink grasshopper in TX Michigan woman finds escaped kangaroo in driveway UK Shark House owner dismayed at protected status Alabama high school donates MGM-52 Lance Missile and red, white, and blue M752 launcher to veterans museum Video captures man peeing on snack rack after his credit card declined at a Detroit gas station Sunday night Blind MI basketball player makes shot in front of 2,500 fans Researchers believe they found a MA whaling ship that sank near the mouth of the Mississippi River 190 years ago Police in Converse, Texas responded to a call about the discovery of skeletal remains which turned out to be a plastic prop skeleton Woman receives 20 pairs of tacky shoes customers cannot return See you in the Bowl Friday with Justin and Magan for Bowls With Buds!

En este episodio platicamos de los Premios Oscar y es que la cachetada proporcionada por, el ahora ganador de la estatuilla, Will Smith a Chris Rock, ha dado mucho de qué hablar y en el ámbito deportivo no ha sido la excepción pues ambos actores podrían dar el salto hasta el mundo del boxeo, o al menos eso intentará el estadounidense Jake Paul tras lo acontecido en la entrega de dichos premios. El youtuber y boxeador estaría dispuesto a pagarle a cada uno 15 millones de dólares para que ambos se suban al ring y arreglen sus problemas. La Academia también entregó el premio a “The Queen of Basketball' en la categoría de mejor cortometraje documental. Dirigido por Ben Proudfoot y con Steph Curry y Shaquille O´neal como productores ejecutivos, relata la historia de Lusia “Lucy” Harris una ex jugadora de básquetbol de los Estados Unidos y da a conocer que fue una de las mejores jugadoras de todos los tiempos y la primera en ser seleccionada por un equipo masculino de la NBA. En automovilismo, se corrió la segunda fecha de la temporada de la Fórmula 1 en el circuito de Jeddah en Arabia Saudita, el holandés de la escudería Red Bull Racing, Max Verstappen consiguió el primer lugar, seguido de Charles Leclerc y Carlos Sainz, ambos de Ferrari, mientras que el mexicano Sergio “Checo” Pérez culminó en cuarto lugar luego de arrancar en la primera posición. En boxeo, el mexicano Miguel “Alacrán” Berchelt, excampeón del mundo de peso superpluma, fracasó en su debut en los pesos ligeros al ser vencido por nocáut técnico en seis asaltos por el namibio Jeremiah Nakathila.

An exciting moment for Halifax filmmaker and Academy Award winner Ben Proudfoot. Too bad the reaction to a bad joke referencing a 25 year old movie overshadowed everything else.

In this special episode three of the five nominees for this year's Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) join us to discuss their films.   When We Were Bullies, by the Award-winning director and writer Jay Rosenblatt, follows Jay as he tracks down his fifth-grade class and their teacher to examine their memories of and complicity in a bullying incident over 50 years ago. We are next joined by award-winning director and producer Matthew Ogens. His short documentary Audible, produced by Netflix, follows football player Amaree McKenstry-Hall and his Maryland School for the Deaf teammates, as they attempt to defend their winning streak while coming to terms with the tragic loss of a close friend. A two-time Oscar nominee, Ben Proudfoot discusses his short doc The Queen of Basketball, which tells the largely unknown story of Lusia Harris, the first and only woman to be officially drafted into the NBA. “I love using the short documentary format to circumvent the traditional gatekeepers of what kind of stories get told.” - Ben Proudfoot What is Covered: 00:00 - Introducing the guests and their films.03:00 - Introducing Jay Rosenblatt and what When We Were Bullies is about.03:45 - What inspired Jay to make a film about bullying.05:00 - Different memories people had around one incident of bullying.09:02 - What it's like meeting your fifth-grade teacher as an adult.12:05 - Introducing Matthew Ogens, the director of Audible.12:35 - How it feels to be nominated for an Oscar.13:22 - What Audible is all about.14:00 - How Matt met Amaree and his classmates.15:24 - The different subjects Audible covers.18:48 - What Amaree is doing now.20:10 - What attracted Matt to make a short film and what it's like working with Netflix.22:36 - The next documentary Matt is working on.24:07 - Introducing Ben Proudfoot, the director of The Queen of Basketball.25:15 - What The Queen of Basketball is all about.26:18 - Why Lusia Harris is not more well-known in the world.27:46 - How Ben found out about Lusia and what influenced him to make the film.29:53 - The way Lusia portrayed herself to the media.31:28 - What her life was like up until now.32:19 - Why Ben likes making short documentaries so much.33:45 - How he gets funding for documentaries.36:53 - The next projects Ben is working on. Resources: When We Were Bullies (2021) Audible (2021) The Queen of Basketball (2021) The Smell of Burning Ants (1994) MovieMaker Magazine Innersound Audio Alamo Pictures Connect with Jay Rosenblatt:Website IMDb Connect with Matthew Ogens:Website Instagram Twitter Connect with Ben Proudfoot:IMDb Instagram Twitter Connect with Factual America: Facebook Instagram Twitter Connect with Matthew Sherwood: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter More From Factual America: Writing with Fire: Oscar Nominee for Best Documentary

It starts like a modern day fairy tale:  from the cotton fields of Mississippi, to three national collegiate championships, to scoring the first basket in Olympic history.  But despite all her plaudits, when all that had passed, Lusia Mae (Lucy) Harrison felt she could pursue the game no further.  In his Oscar-nominated short, “The Queen of Basketball,” director Ben Proudfoot (nominated just last year for “A Concerto is a Conversation”) puts Lucy front and center to tell her own story, while he skillfully illustrates it with both a compelling contemporary portrait as well as well-chosen archival footage.  It's a story of pride–both for her career and her for her family of 4 outstanding children–but also one of athletic potential halted in its path.   Join Mike as he and Ben explore the history behind both Lucy's life and women's basketball, as well as the choices Ben made in creating this engaging film. And then watch “The Queen of Basketball” on the New York Times site or on YouTube! Follow on twitter: @bgproudfoot @topdocspod

Lusia Harris is one of the best basketball players to ever live: a 3-time collegiate national champion, an Olympics silver medalist, and the only woman to be officially drafted by an NBA team. But, chances are, you've never heard of her. A documentary about Harris's life drew upon mountains of previously unseen footage, and was recently nominated for an Academy Award. Today, the director of that film, Ben Proudfoot, joins us to discuss Harris's incredible journey from the Mississippi Delta to the pinnacle of basketball, and why her story has largely been lost to history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic's Lindsay Jones to discuss the NFL playoffs. Then, Ben Proudfoot joins for a conversation about Lusia Harris, the subject of his documentary short “The Queen of Basketball.” Finally, they speak with Oliver Roeder about his book Seven Games. NFL (2:21): How did the Chiefs-Bills magic happen? Are Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers done?   Lusia Harris (30:12): The life and legacy of a basketball pioneer. Seven Games (50:24): How machines have changed our favorite games.  Afterball (1:09:30): Josh and Stefan on Hang Up listeners' goofy ideas to fix sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic's Lindsay Jones to discuss the NFL playoffs. Then, Ben Proudfoot joins for a conversation about Lusia Harris, the subject of his documentary short “The Queen of Basketball.” Finally, they speak with Oliver Roeder about his book Seven Games. NFL (2:21): How did the Chiefs-Bills magic happen? Are Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers done?   Lusia Harris (30:12): The life and legacy of a basketball pioneer. Seven Games (50:24): How machines have changed our favorite games.  Afterball (1:09:30): Josh and Stefan on Hang Up listeners' goofy ideas to fix sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ben Proudfoot's, QUEEN OF BASKETBALL, unravels the story behind one of the all-time greatest women's basketball players. Born to African American sharecropper parents, one of eleven children, living in poverty, in the Deep South, picking cotton with her siblings in order to keep her family afloat. She learns how to play basketball in high school and less than two years after graduating she carries a little known Mississippi college, Delta State, to three consecutive Women's national basketball championships. She is picked to play on America's Women's Olympic basketball team to play in the first ever Olympic basketball tournament for women. She scores the first and second basket in women's Olympic history. Soon after she becomes the first woman drafted (Utah Jazz) to play in the NBA. But have you ever heard of Lusia (Lucy) May Harris? Director Ben Proudfoot (Concerto is a Conversation) joins us to talk about one of the most accomplished and under-appreciated athletes who's legacy off the court as a mother, daughter, wife and activist for equality rival her amazing athletic career, enlisting Shaquille O'Neal to be the Executive Producer, as well as the happenstance that spurred Proudfoot into making this beguiling documentary. Watch at: nytimes.com/video/the-queen-of-basketball * Latest News - 2022 Oscar Shortlist for Best Short Documentary World Premiere – 2021 Tribeca Film Festival For more news and updates go to: breakwaterstudios.com 2022 Oscar© Shortlist for Best Short Documentary

In this episode host Michael Shields interviews Ben Proudfoot, the Oscar nominated creative force behind Breakwater Studios. Dedicated to the art of the short documentary, the studio's work has been recognized by the Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, The Emmys, The Webbys, James Beard Foundation, and Telluride Film Festival among others. His film A Concerto is a Conversation, co-directed by Kris Bowers and executive produced by Ava DuVernay, debuted at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject. Proudfoot's latest documentary, The Queen of Basketball, is the story of Lucy Harris, a pioneer in women's basketball who led a rural Mississippi college to three national titles, scored the first basket in women's Olympic history in 1976 and was remarkably the first and only woman to be drafted into the NBA. In 1992, she became the first Black woman to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Throughout the episode Michael and Ben expound upon Lucy's incredible story, from her upbringing in rural Mississippi to her unparalleled dominance playing college basketball, unto her history making run in the Olympics, and beyond. They also explore what it means to Lucy to be featured in a documentary, how extraordinary it was that she was drafted to play in the National Basketball Association, all the important and fascinating work Ben is doing with Breakwater Studios, his Almost Famous anthology series, and so much more in an episode that serves as an ode to one of the most important American athletes of the 20th century. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A onetime piano prodigy is now an Oscar nominee. Having won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition in 2011, Kris Bowers has spread his wings and achieved his goal of becoming a composer for film and television. Among his credits: Green Book, Bridgerton, When They See Us, and the upcoming Space Jam: A New Legacy. What’s more, his charming short subject, A Concerto is a Conversation, which he directed with Ben Proudfoot, is an Academy Award nominee. (watch it at www.concertodoc.com) As you will hear, Kris is engaging, articulate, and equally comfortable talking about Bach and Bugs Bunny.

Today CIFF Speaks with the co-directors of the Oscar-nominated short film CONCERTO IS A CONVERSATION, Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers. Listen in as they tell us about the process of making the film, as well as what they were doing when they got the news the film had been nominated.  CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture. CIFF45 Challenge Match Facebook / Twitter / IG / YouTube   

Welcome to The Whistledown Wine Down! In this episode we acknowledge that Shonda Rhimes is a powerhouse! So much so, that we could NOT get into Bridgerton without first talking about her Queen moves, and the impact of her work on us. We then discuss phenomenal composer, Kris Bowers who is the magic behind the instrumental genius that is the Bridgerton score. Check out his documentary "A Concerto is a Conversation" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoEZR5miMvo The documentary, executive produced by Ava Duvernay, and directed by Bowers, and Ben Proudfoot, is part of the New York Times' OpDoc Series. The 13 minute film has been nominated for a 2021 Academy Award for Best Documentary (short subject). Hidden Agenda by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200102 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/krystalandmara/message

The new short subject documentary A CONCERTO IS A CONVERSATION tells the story of virtuoso jazz pianist and film composer Kris Bowers as he tracks his family’s lineage through his 91-year-old grandfather from Jim Crow Florida to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. In the 13-minute film A CONCERTO IS A CONVERSATION, Bowers traces the process of breaking into new spaces through generations of sacrifice that came before him, focusing on the story of his grandfather Horace Bowers. As a young man, he left his home in the Jim Crow South, eventually ending up in Los Angeles. Encountering discrimination at every turn, he and his wife, Alice, nevertheless made a life as business owners. Today, their legacy lives on through their family and community in South Los Angeles, where a stretch of Central Avenue was recently designated Bowers Retail Square — in case any question remained about whether it’s a place they belong. Horace Bowers tells his grandson Kris Bowers,  “Never think that you’re not supposed to be there.” A CONCERTO IS A CONVERSATION, co-directors Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers join us for a conversation on their deeply personal film, primer on race in Southern California and the power of music and family to help us all see the world beyond ourselves. For news and updates go to: breakwaterstudios.com/a-concerto-is-a-conversation Click here to watch: A Concerto is a Conversation A Concerto is a Conversation has been shortlisted for the 2021 Oscar® in the Best Documentary - Short Form

Ben Proudfoot joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about his new film 'A Concerto is a Conversation', co-directed by composer Kris Bowers, who is also featured in the film.

On this 226th episode of “Marketing Today,” host Alan Hart interviews Ben Proudfoot, founder of Breakwater Studios. In today’s episode, Proudfoot talks all about how brand films can thrive and closing the gap between the brands and the filmmakers. We also discuss how he has been able to produce a multitude of films during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proudfoot’s career as an entrepreneur and filmmaking began after his success as a junior magician in Canada, becoming an international champion at a very young age. We discuss how that success led him to the University of Southern California. Proudfoot shares how his films bring “sometimes ordinary, sometimes extraordinary people’s stories to life.” Proudfoot then discusses how today’s younger generations won’t trust brands who are not clear about who they are or solely focused on making money. We discuss how the recent deaths of his father and other people in his life have taught him that “our life is so fragile and so short and could be over at any moment...and it’s intensely motivating to me.” This discussion teaches many lessons on brand-filmmaking today.   Highlights from this week’s “Marketing Today”: Becoming a championship magician as a teen. 1:37 Magic became a career in filmmaking. 3:58 Changing his mind from a career in magic to one in film. 5:25 A short viral documentary launched Ben’s career. 7:08 Establishing a relationship with The New York Times. 8:38 There are a plethora of layers to all of Ben’s stories. 11:30 Sometimes there is no more elegant way to tell a story. 12:50 Ben can be compared to the anti-Ken Burns. 13:48 Why Ben chose to do branded films. 15:30 It is incredibly difficult to make content that serves the brand. 17:57 How marketers can work directly with filmmakers. 19:10 The problem is that marketing and advertising get all the money. 22:00 Bridging the long-term and short-term schools of marketing. 23:20 Staying neutral will cause your audience to distrust you. 24:45 Young people don’t trust companies that exist to make money. 26:10 Clarity in brand identity leads to success and options. 28:00 The pandemic has led to innovation in the film industry. 29:20 A series of death-related experiences have shaped Ben’s driven mindset. 32:15 Advice that Ben would give to his younger self. 34:30 An impactful purchase that has cost under $100. 35:53 Brands and causes that people should be taking note of. 37:05 The biggest opportunity in today’s industry. 38:59 The biggest threat to filmmakers/brands right now. 39:52   Resources Mentioned: Breakwater Studios Ben Proudfoot Magic Castle (LA) Canadian Association of Magicians OpDocs on NYT Lindsay Crouse (Senior Editor at NYT) King of Fish & Chips The Aspiring Black Astronaut Who Never Made It to Space Almost Famous Series with NYT & Breakwater Studios Ken Burns Unum Ken Burns Walt Disney - Biography Vimeo AirPods SIPP – Self isolated production protocol approach to production during COVID times “Clarity breeds success, success breeds options” Bialetti Expresso Maker Netflix Brown Girls Doc Mafia - Iyabo Boyd   Subscribe the podcast: Listen in iTunes (link: http://apple.co/2dbdAhV) Listen in Google Podcasts (link: http://bit.ly/2Rc2kVa) Listen in Spotify (Link: http://spoti.fi/2mCUGnC ) Connect with the Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-proudfoot-09347a118/ https://twitter.com/bgproudfoot https://twitter.com/breakwaterstud Connect with Marketing Today and Alan Hart: http://twitter.com/abhart https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanhart http://twitter.com/themktgtoday https://www.facebook.com/themktgtoday/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-today-with-alan-hart/   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/marketingtoday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Title: How To Tell A Story In this episode, we talk to Ben Proudfoot (Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Breakwater Studios)as we discuss what it takes to tell a great story, his time at USC Film school, and more.  **More On Ben** Award-winning director and 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Ben Proudfoot is the founder and creative force behind Breakwater Studios. Once a world champion in sleight-of-hand magic, Ben now brings that spirit of wonder to filmmaking, directing or producing more than forty original short films a year, many in partnership with brands like The New York Times, Charles Schwab & Co., Annapurna Pictures and Unity Technologies. The Nova Scotia native drives Breakwater's humanist storytelling across documentary, narrative, and branded mediums. Proudfoot's latest series, Almost Famous, was released with The New York Times to widespread acclaim. The series profiles figures adjacent to history. Whether he's crafting the latest Breakwater Original or directing an international branded documentary series, Proudfoot leads a diverse team of dedicated artists, craftspeople, technologists, and business people across a variety of pre-, post-, and physical production spectrums at the studio and around the globe, very much in the model of the original studio system. Proudfoot is highly sought-after for telling emotionally-moving and easily shareable stories in a short-form documentary style that combines the best of premium Hollywood filmmaking. In 2018, Proudfoot partnered with Gigi Pritzker and Clint Kisker's MWM to make Breakwater Studios one of the first venture-backed branded content studios.  A pioneer in the brand filmmaking space, Ben and Breakwater also lead a wave of filmmakers reinventing the advertising industry. Breakwater produces bespoke branded content for individual, governmental, and corporate clients, including Charles Schwab & Co., LA Phil, Unity Technology, Kelly Services, and Annapurna Pictures. In addition to a long list of awards and distinctions, festival successes, and placement on television shows, such as Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, Breakwater won an Emmy for the PBS documentary Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano. In 2019, Proudfoot's short documentary series, Almost Famous, including the films The King of Fish and Chips, Kim I Am, The Other Fab Four & The Lost Astronaut, were New York Times Op-Docs. His original film, That's My Jazz, had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, and his branded film, The Youngest Captain, won a 2019 Webby Award. His work has also received seven coveted Vimeo Staff Picks for films That's My Jazz, ink&paper, The Ox, Turns, Why This Road: Dan Portelance, Kunstglaser, and Still Here, made with Annapurna Pictures. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Grace and dog, Dumpling. Start a conversation with Ben by emailing ben@breakwaterstudios.com. Written by: Dominic Lawson  Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: **Show Theme**  Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald  **Break Theme** Cielo - Huma-Huma  Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That's “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

In this episode, we talk to Ben Proudfoot (Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Breakwater Studios)as we discuss what it takes to tell a great story, his time at USC Film school, and more.  **More On Ben** Award-winning director and 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Ben Proudfoot is the founder and creative force behind Breakwater Studios. Once a world champion in sleight-of-hand magic, Ben now brings that spirit of wonder to filmmaking, directing or producing more than forty original short films a year, many in partnership with brands like The New York Times, Charles Schwab & Co., Annapurna Pictures and Unity Technologies. The Nova Scotia native drives Breakwater's humanist storytelling across documentary, narrative, and branded mediums. Proudfoot's latest series, Almost Famous, was released with The New York Times to widespread acclaim. The series profiles figures adjacent to history. Whether he's crafting the latest Breakwater Original or directing an international branded documentary series, Proudfoot leads a diverse team of dedicated artists, craftspeople, technologists, and business people across a variety of pre-, post-, and physical production spectrums at the studio and around the globe, very much in the model of the original studio system. Proudfoot is highly sought-after for telling emotionally-moving and easily shareable stories in a short-form documentary style that combines the best of premium Hollywood filmmaking. In 2018, Proudfoot partnered with Gigi Pritzker and Clint Kisker's MWM to make Breakwater Studios one of the first venture-backed branded content studios.  A pioneer in the brand filmmaking space, Ben and Breakwater also lead a wave of filmmakers reinventing the advertising industry. Breakwater produces bespoke branded content for individual, governmental, and corporate clients, including Charles Schwab & Co., LA Phil, Unity Technology, Kelly Services, and Annapurna Pictures. In addition to a long list of awards and distinctions, festival successes, and placement on television shows, such as Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, Breakwater won an Emmy for the PBS documentary Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano. In 2019, Proudfoot's short documentary series, Almost Famous, including the films The King of Fish and Chips, Kim I Am, The Other Fab Four & The Lost Astronaut, were New York Times Op-Docs. His original film, That's My Jazz, had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, and his branded film, The Youngest Captain, won a 2019 Webby Award. His work has also received seven coveted Vimeo Staff Picks for films That's My Jazz, ink&paper, The Ox, Turns, Why This Road: Dan Portelance, Kunstglaser, and Still Here, made with Annapurna Pictures. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Grace and dog, Dumpling. Start a conversation with Ben by emailing ben@breakwaterstudios.com. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson  Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: **Show Theme**  Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald  **Break Theme** Cielo - Huma-Huma  Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That's “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

Ben Proudfoot (Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Breakwater Studios) Show Notes:In this episode, we talk to Ben Proudfoot (Award-Winning Filmmaker & Founder of Breakwater Studios)as we discuss what it takes to tell a great story, his time at USC Film school, and more. **More On Ben** Award-winning director and 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Ben Proudfoot is the founder and creative force behind Breakwater Studios. Once a world champion in sleight-of-hand magic, Ben now brings that spirit of wonder to filmmaking, directing or producing more than forty original short films a year, many in partnership with brands like The New York Times, Charles Schwab & Co., Annapurna Pictures and Unity Technologies. The Nova Scotia native drives Breakwater’s humanist storytelling across documentary, narrative, and branded mediums. Proudfoot’s latest series, Almost Famous, was released with The New York Times to widespread acclaim. The series profiles figures adjacent to history. Whether he’s crafting the latest Breakwater Original or directing an international branded documentary series, Proudfoot leads a diverse team of dedicated artists, craftspeople, technologists, and business people across a variety of pre-, post-, and physical production spectrums at the studio and around the globe, very much in the model of the original studio system. Proudfoot is highly sought-after for telling emotionally-moving and easily shareable stories in a short-form documentary style that combines the best of premium Hollywood filmmaking. In 2018, Proudfoot partnered with Gigi Pritzker and Clint Kisker’s MWM to make Breakwater Studios one of the first venture-backed branded content studios. A pioneer in the brand filmmaking space, Ben and Breakwater also lead a wave of filmmakers reinventing the advertising industry. Breakwater produces bespoke branded content for individual, governmental, and corporate clients, including Charles Schwab & Co., LA Phil, Unity Technology, Kelly Services, and Annapurna Pictures. In addition to a long list of awards and distinctions, festival successes, and placement on television shows, such as Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, Breakwater won an Emmy for the PBS documentary Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano. In 2019, Proudfoot’s short documentary series, Almost Famous, including the films The King of Fish and Chips, Kim I Am, The Other Fab Four & The Lost Astronaut, were New York Times Op-Docs. His original film, That’s My Jazz, had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, and his branded film, The Youngest Captain, won a 2019 Webby Award. His work has also received seven coveted Vimeo Staff Picks for films That’s My Jazz, ink&paper, The Ox, Turns, Why This Road: Dan Portelance, Kunstglaser, and Still Here, made with Annapurna Pictures. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Grace and dog, Dumpling. Start a conversation with Ben by emailing ben@breakwaterstudios.com. Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network. Written by: Dominic Lawson Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson Music Credits: **Show Theme** Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald **Break Theme** Cielo - Huma-Huma Sponsors/Partners Purchase a Flexio Series sprayer from Wagner Use code BETTEREVERYDAY for 30% everything sitewide at ladder.sport. That’s “BETTEREVERYDAY” for 30% off at ladder.sport.

THAT’S MY JAZZ, is a film documentary short by filmmaker Ben Proudfoot of Breakwater Studios. The film makes its world premiere April 27th at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. The film is an intimate portrait of internationally acclaimed pastry chef Milt Abel II, the son of Kansas City jazz legend Milt Abel Sr., Milt II became head pastry chef at The French Laundry in the Napa Valley area and Per Se restaurant in NYC and sous pastry chef at Rene Redzepi’s two-Michelin star restaurant Noma.  This is a very beautiful and personable film. It’s filled with great jazz music, visuals of chef Milton preparing pastries, as he recalls fond memories of his dad, his parents and his life of growing up in a musical family. THAT'S MY JAZZ will premiere on Saturday, April 27th at Regal Cinemas Battery Park 11 and will have four screenings during the festival. For more info please visit www.Breakwaterstudios.com

Before the chain joined with KFC in 1969, Salt's Fish & Chips had over 500 locations throughout the United States. This story follows the strange tale of forgotten fish & chips legend, Haddon Salt. 

Ben Proudfoot, former professional magician and Halifax, Nova Scotia native, is founder and CEO of Breakwater Studios. The studio's film "Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano," which premiered on PBS SoCal, won a Los Angeles-Area Emmy Award for Best Independent Programming. Ben, 28, is a graduate of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and has received five Vimeo Staff Picks awards, among other accolades. For more, visit http://breakwaterstudios.com.

Interview with 'Rwanda & Juliet' director, Ben Proudfoot. Original air date: August 24th, 2016 For more information on the film, please go to: www.rwandaandjuliet.com For more information about 'Cinema with a Twist' please go to facebook.com/cinemawithatwist

Today’s Word By Word broadcast begins with an Irish toast befitting this weekend’s weather: May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rains fall soft upon your fields. Today’s guests represent the Ninth Annual Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival (SDFF) which opens on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday Evening, March 17th and runs through Sunday afternoon, March 20th at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Sharing the microphones with Gil are the Program Director and documentary filmmaker, Randy Hall. We also have a phone conversations with magician and Filmmaker Ben Proudfoot whose feature film Rwanda & Juliet tells the unlikely story of a well-intentioned man’s attempts to stage a production of Romeo & Juliet in Rwanda as a means of reconciliation. Several of Ben’s short films (Rust, Stone, Ladybug, The Ox) are presented from his “Life’s Work” made-for-streaming docs. Gil is hosting the Thursday night festival opener, Kent Jones’ exceptional documentary Hitchcock/Trudeau, and he invites listeners to join him.

Interview with award-winning documentary filmmaker, Ben Proudfoot. Original air date: July 29, 2015 For more about Ben's work, go to: www.breakwaterstudios.com 'Like' us at www.facebook.com/cinemawithatwist

On this episode of Poor Auteurs, I interview Ben Proudfoot and Emily Bon about being young filmmakers starting their own production company and pursuing quality despite the obstacles.