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Khaya Fraites is a storyteller in every sense of the word. Whether she's breathing life into bestselling characters through her voice, writing and directing award-winning short films, or being spotlighted by NBC and Empire Magazine, her artistry speaks volumes—literally and visually. With projects spanning Penguin Random House, Macmillan Publishing, and Graphic Audio's Empyrean Series, Khaya's voice is becoming one of the most captivating in the industry. From sound booth to film festival, she's charting her own creative path—one word, one frame, one story at a time. We will hear about her unique background from starting off doing theater and then transitioning to becoming a VO actress, narrator, and writer. We will hear about her upcoming professional goals in the upcoming Big Apple Film Festival, what books she will be narrating next and her parting words of widsom.

#realconversations #political #thriller #producer #playright#storyboard #Texas CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet ZAREH ARTINIAN & KARL SHEFELMAN: writer andproducers ‘America Jonze”https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs478 Interviews/Videos  8500 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **ZAREH ARTINIAN: Writer, Producer KARL SHEFELMAN:Director/Co-producer ‘América Jonze: A Streaming Series' screens at GSFFYouTube:  https://youtu.be/SelLmFN4NegLOGLINE: At the age of 7, América Jonze covered herself inher classmate's blood and played dead to survive a school shooting. Despitebeing shot and left paralyzed from the waist down, she grows up to become thefirst disabled member of Gen Z elected to Congress. Determined to preventfuture tragedies, she must face the greatest obstacle of her life: her fellowpoliticians. Just how far will she go to prevent the next act of senselessviolence?BIO: ZAREH ARTINIAN (he/him) M.F.A., Dramatists GuildMember, is an award-winning playwright and published author whose short play,"Today's América," recently premiered at the International HumanRights Arts Festival in December 2024. He has had three shows produced in andaround Boston, Mass. The musical "Shattered! An American Fairy Tale"with music and lyrics by Kelvyn Koning was awarded first place in the 33rdAnnual Jackie White Memorial Playwriting Contest and will be produced by theColumbia Entertainment Company in 2025. His script for "América Jonze:Pilot" was named a Second Rounder in the Austin Film Festival 2024,received Honorable Mention in the Big Apple Film Festival 2023, and has placedin several other national writing contests. He also created an originaltranslation and adaptation of "The Canterbury Tales: A Childe's Tale"and wrote the book for "Beneath the Skin" (music and lyrics byMelissa Carubia), a musical commissioned by BIO: KARL SHEFELMAN: In addition to "America Jonez", Karl is developing his secondfeature film project, "The Gold Porsche Robberies". Based on a truestory set in Karl's hometown of Austin, Texas, this film will be a darklycomedic true-crime drama with a ton of heart and an underlying social message.  Karl's short film, "Man on the Tower", screened atnumerous film festival and won a Remi Award for best short film at WorldfestHouston in 2021. Based on actual events, it tells the story of some young kidswitnessing the 1966 Charles Whitman mass shooting from their back yard inAustin, Texas. Karl's debut feature film, LOOKING FOR THE JACKALOPE, based on atrue story, won both Jury and Audience Awards for Best U.S. Feature at the 2017Austin Revolution Film Festival. Distributed by Indie Rights Movies, it is nowavailable on Amazon and many other platforms. Karl wrote another screenplaycalled THE HUNTERS, also based on a true story, which was a Semifinalist in the2015 Nicholl Fellowships Screenplay Competition and a TOP 50 SCRIPT.  In addition, Karl has worked as a storyboard artist fornumerous A-list directors including Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese, Francis FordCoppola, and Ridley Scott. Karl was born and raised in Austin, Texas beforemoving to New York.**LINKS: ZAREH:zareh.artinian@gmail.comFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/America.Jonze.Series/YouTube Page with Teaser:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCKcyj4OjzoWebpage: https://www.zartinian.com/americaLINKS: KARL: kshefelman@gmail.com**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots New York Times bestselling and National Magazine Award-winning author Morgan Jerkins will be at the Main Library this October to discuss Wandering in Strange Lands, the powerful story of her journey to understand her northern and southern roots, the Great Migration, and the displacement of black people across America. She will be the first featured Lit Chat author in the Library's new African American History series of community programs. The project, in part, seeks to expand the Library's African American History Collection and the associated Digital Community Archive and to make customers aware of all the FREE family research and local history resources available to them in the Special Collections Department at the Main Library, including the newly-expanded Memory Lab. For more information about how you can contribute materials to Special Collections or use these publicly-available resources to trace your family roots, research the history of your home or neighborhood and more, please click on this link. Morgan Jerkins's most recent book is the novel Caul Baby, an Amazon Best Book of 2021. Her other books are Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots, one of Time's must-read books of 2020, and This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America, a New York Times Bestseller. As a journalist, she's written about the internet, intersecting social issues and popular media through celebrity profiles and interviews, reportage, commentary, and personal essays. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Vanity Fair, among others. She's won two National Magazine Awards and was a Forbes 30 Under 30 Leader in Media. Jerkins is also a filmmaker. Her debut short film, Black Madonna, which she wrote and co-directed, was selected at the Big Apple Film Festival, Pan African Film & Arts Festival, and NewFilmmakers Los Angeles. She teaches Creative Writing at Princeton University, where she also holds a Bachelor's in Comparative Literature. She has an MFA from Bennington College, and has taught at Columbia University, Pacific University, The New School, and Leipzig University, where she was the Guest Picador Professor. Based in New York City, she was born and raised in New Jersey. Interviewer Prof. Tammy Cherry has taught at Florida State College at Jacksonville as an English professor for 22 years. Along with composition classes, Tammy teaches African American literature and honors classes. She is a lifelong Jacksonville resident and recently served as co-host for the WJCT podcast Bygone Jax. Praise for Morgan Jerkins's Books “In Morgan Jerkins's remarkable debut essay collection, This Will Be My Undoing, she is a deft cartographer of black girlhood and womanhood. From one essay to the next, Jerkins weaves the personal with the public and political in compelling, challenging ways... With this collection, she shows us that she is unforgettably here, a writer to be reckoned with.” — Roxanne Gay “[A] forthright and informative account. . . . Jerkins's careful research and revelatory conversations with historians, activists, and genealogists result in a disturbing yet ultimately empowering chronicle of the African-American experience. Readers will be moved by this brave and inquisitive book.” — Publishers Weekly on Wandering in Strange Lands “Morgan Jerkins' fantastic, expansive novel of mothers and daughters and Harlem, Caul Baby, is a meditation on the limits of inheritance and legacy. It's also a love letter to a rapidly changing neighborhood.”— Kaitlyn Greenidge Check out Morgan's works from the library! Continue Reading MORGAN RECOMMENDS Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado FEM by Magda Carneci THE LIBRARY RECOMMENDS Dear Ijeawele, or, A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper  Life, I Swear: Intimate Stories From Black Women on Identity, Healing, and Self-Trust by Chloe Dulce Louvouezo  A Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining by Rachel E Cargle  Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine  The Love Song of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers  These Ghost are Family by Maisy Card  Neighbors and Other Stories by Diane Oliver  The Revisioners by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton  --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Thom Francis introduces us to Rico Frederick who was the featured poet at Nitty Gritty Slam #75 on August 5, 2014, at The Low Beat in Albany, NY. --- Nitty Gritty Slam was a joint project between Albany Poets, Urban Guerrilla Theatre, and the Frequency North Reading Series at The College Saint Rose. The poetry slam brought together artists from academia, the local spoken word community, and visiting writers from across the country on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. NGS started in 2011 with a goal of sending the first team from Albany to the National Poetry Slam. All together, the Capital Region was represented three times at Nationals. On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, Rico Frederick was the featured poet at Nitty Gritty Slam #75 at The Low Beat in Albany, NY. Rico Frederick is a graphic designer and the author of the book Broken Calypsonian (Penmanship Books, 2014), holds an MFA in Writing from Pratt Institute, a NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship Finalist, Fulbright semi-finalist, Cave Canem Fellow, Poets House Emerging Poets Fellow, Pushcart nominee, and the first poet to represent all four original New York City poetry venues at the National Poetry Slam. His poems, artistic work, and short film have been featured in the New York Times, Muzzle, Epiphany, No Dear Magazine, The Big Apple Film Festival, an Academy of American Poets Contest - Honorable Mention, Best of the Net Anthology Nominee (poetry) 2017 and elsewhere. Rico is a Trinidadian transplant, lives in New York, loves gummy bears, and scribbles poems on the back of maps in the hope they will take him someplace new.

Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. Your favorite graphic novelist you don't know yet, Alex Dvorak, joins our host Lodro Rinzler to discuss ACTS OF VENGEANCE, which is basically the comic equivalent of slamming action figures together. In this case, Wolverine fights the Mandarin...and Betsy Braddock in an ambiguously Asian new body! Huh? But wait! It's also the X-Men Meditation Issue. As if that's not enough going on, additional topics include: how does Psylocke even get that strappy banded outfit on? Wolverine sometimes just says things that he thinks sounds cool Jubilee dresses exactly like Batman's sidekick Robin sometimes your powers just sound like "Zappa dappa doo!" Banshee's arch enemy is the white noise machine in a kid's nursery What does any of this mean for Alex's future? Tune in to find out! Alex Dvorak is a multicultural screenwriter and journalist published in The Washington Post, HuffPost, POPSUGAR, and many more. She is the author of a Mad Cave Studios YA graphic novel set to be published in 2025. Alex's narrative short film BAD SURVIVOR, inspired by her first 24 hours in cancer remission, premiered at the 2024 Big Apple Film Festival in NYC. As the daughter of immigrants from clashing cultures, a teen cancer survivor, and a former runway model, Alex writes stories of teen rebellion based on real-life experiences with authenticity, dark humor, and heart. She can be found on Instagram at @itsalexdvorak. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Jenny Piersol about navigating fear, the importance of courage, and the concept of doing something right vs. truthfully. They discuss how to demystify overwhelming emotions in the creative process, how to break down bigger tasks into smaller steps, and how to cultivate connections and build relationships. Plus, they remind us of the power of empathy, that everyone is making it up as they go, and importance of making beautiful choices with a caring heart on the unpredictable journey that is one's life as an artist. About Jenny: Jenny Piersol is an NYC-based actor and writer whose work creates generous spaces for others to honor their wounds en route to healing. Her short film DEAR SIMONE, which she wrote, produced, and starred in, had its world premiere at the Big Apple Film Festival this past May and will be screening at Kaufman Astoria Studios in June (additional festival appearances TBA!). Her previous film Q_ARANT_NE screened at the Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival and Studio City Film Festival, among others. Hailed by BroadwayWorld as "remarkably talented," Jenny has appeared at regional theaters across the country, including Walnut Street Theater, Fulton Theater, and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Her favorite stage credits include the Lincoln Center national tour of South Pacific, Talley's Folly, and the Off Bway play Dear Jane. Jenny's IG: @jenny.piersol Dear Simone IG: @dearsimone.film Jenny's Website: www.jennypiersol.com Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/8e72e8dcb662/stay-in-touch Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

My classmate and award filmmaker Leon Jackson returns to the podcast. We talk about the hard truths about crowdfunding, Leon's experience getting accepting into the Big Apple Film Festival and pitching your projects. 

Professional screenwriters share their career journey, and provide valuable advice to aspiring writers, at the Big Apple Film Festival Screenwriters Conference. Hosted by Big Apple Film Festival moderator, Craig Price. JOSE RIVERA José Rivera's screenplay The Motorcycle Diaries was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar— making him the first Puerto Rican writer ever nominated for an Academy Award—as well as a BAFTA and Writers Guild Award and received top screenwriting awards in Argentina and Spain. Other films include On the Road, Trade and The 33. Rivera co-created and produced Eerie, Indiana, (NBC) and was a consultant and staff writer on Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (Showtime). He has written 18 episodes of the Netflix series based on One Hundred Years of Solitude. Rivera wrote and directed the short films The Fall of a Sparrow and The Civet, both of which were official selections of the Big Apple Film Festival. His latest screenplay is A Song for the Recycled Orchestra. He has served on the boards of TCG and the Sundance Institute and was a Creative Advisor at Sundance Screenwriting Labs in Utah, Jordan and India. Jose is a recipient of two Obie Awards for Marisol and References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot, both produced by the Public Theater. Plays seen at the Goodman include Cloud Tectonics, Boleros for the Disenchanted, Massacre (Sing to Your Children), Another Word for Beauty, Sueño and The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona, which appeared as part of New Stages. JAMIE NASH Jamie Nash optioned his first screenplay in 2004 to Haxan Films . That script then turned into his first produced film, the horror-feature Altered. distributed by Universal Home Entertainment and Rogue Pictures. It also started a decade-long collaboration with Eduardo Sanchez, co-director of famed found-footage flick The Blair Witch Project.

Lovinder Gill moderates this conversation as part of the Big Apple Film Festival Producers Conference, featuring Reinaldo Marcus Green and Kent Sanderson. REINALDO MARCUS GREEN has been honored with the Breakout Director Award from the African-American Film Critics Association for his work on King Richard, starring Will Smith, which earned 6 Academy Award nominations including Best Picture; he has also been nominated for his direction from the Black Reel Awards and the Image Awards, and the film received audience awards from the Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, and Heartland Film Festivals. He previously directed "Joe Bell" starring Mark Wahlberg, as well as all 6 episodes of the HBO limited series WE OWN THIS CITY, written by George Pelecanos and David Simon. His first feature film, Monsters and Men, was awarded Outstanding First Feature at Sundance. He is currently in prep on Paramount's Bob Marley biopic. Kent Sanderson is the Head of Acquisitions and Ancillary Distribution at Bleecker Street Films.

Agent Danny Alexander (APA Agency) provides career advice to aspiring filmmakers, screenwriter and series creators, at the Big Apple Film Festival Agents and Managers Conference. Danny Alexander works in the TV literary department at APA, working directly with writers such as John Carpenter (Halloween), Derek Kolstad (John Wick) and Mike Le (upcoming Patient Zero with Natalie Dormer and Stanley Tucci). Prior to working at APA, Danny was at Kaplan Perrone Entertainment where he worked with a wide array of comedy and drama writers. Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) is the fourth largest talent agency in Los Angeles with offices in Beverly Hills, New York, and Nashville. Clients include Adam Sandler, Sam Elliot, Amy Acker, Jason Momoa, Jesse McCartney, Kim Basinger, Mena Suvari, Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, Emily Deschanel, Louis C.K., Chevy Chase, Eva Longoria and many, many more. They've also packaged movies and television series with virtually every major network and Hollywood studio.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Maura Quint  is a humor writer and activist whose work has been featured in publications such as McSweeneys and The New Yorker. She was named one of Rolling Stone's top 25 funniest twitter accounts of 2016. When not writing comedy, Maura has worked extensively with non-profits in diverse sectors including political action campaigns, international arts collectives and health and human services organizations. She has never been officially paid to protest but did once find fifteen cents on the ground at an immigrants' rights rally and wanted to make sure that had been disclosed. She was the co founder and executive director of TaxMarch.org  She is now the Wealth Tax Campaign Director at the Americans for Tax Fairness Originally from Oceanside NY, Lenny Marcus has been a mainstay of the New York City comedy scene for over for twenty years. He is currently a regular performer in every major comedy club in New York City. Currently, Lenny has been traveling the world with comedian Leslie Jones (Saturday Night Live), writing and performing. They have collaborated on recent projects such as her Netflix special which Lenny co-wrote entitled Time Machine, ABC's Supermarket Sweep which Lenny executive produced, TV Commercials, Olympics appearances, movie scripts, The MTV Video and Movie Awards, NBC's New Years Eve show in Times Square, and the upcoming Fckry podcast with Lenny and Leslie. Lenny has performed stand-up comedy on television multiple times. He has not only performed on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, he also performed on The Late Show with David Letterman three times to amazing reviews. He has also appeared on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham and AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live. You may also have seen him in commercials for Wendy's or Marriott or heard him on the radio in spots for Southwestern Bell Telephone or Priceline.com. He has performed at both the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada three times, HBO's US Comedy Arts festival in Aspen Colorado, Clusterfest in San Francisco, and the Great American Comedy festival in Norfolk, Nebraska. Lenny appeared on TruTV on the show TruInside in the episode about the world famous Comedy Cellar in NYC where you can see him perform regularly. You may also have seen Lenny on Louie, on the FX network, Amy Schumer Show or The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore on Comedy Central, or in the short film The Unimportance of Being Ernest. Lenny has recently directed and starred in his second short film entitled The Walker, which was screened at the Big Apple Film Festival, in New York City. His first short, A Condom Moment, has been shown at the PSNBC short film festival. Lenny is also the creator/co-star of Superstar Talent (www.SuperstarTalentAgency.com), an online sitcom, and a long time ago he also wrote and co-produced a show for Comedy Central's web site called Crash Course in Comedy. Currently, Lenny has four comedy CD's, "Home and Away" being the most recent. He also has ”You're Getting A Zero“, ”Idiots, Toasters, Meredith And Other Things Hazardous To Your Health” and "Vegan Cupcakes", which are played on Sirius radio and will keep audiences laughing for years to come. Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

(Moderator, Jonathan Lipp, Big Apple Film Festival Founder/Director) In this session, visual effects coordinator and supervisor Matthew Gratzner provides strategies on how to give your film the highest quality cinematic look, and some predictions on how the future of visual effects in film will look in the coming years. MATTHEW GRATZNER is seasoned film industry professional, who has flourished as an art director, visual effects supervisor and co-founder of the Academy Award winning, New Deal Studios, Inc. (http://shannon-gans-i8ui.squarespace.com). Between VFX projects Matthew directed several commercials and short films. After a number of successful years, Matthew decided to leave VFX to focus solely on writing and directing. Then the opportunity with the film, The Aviator, started a 10 year relationship with Martin Scorsese as a key member of Rob Legato's VFX team as Visual Effects/Miniature Effects Supervisor as well as Visual Effects Art Director. Matthew was integral to creating scenes such as the horrific plane crash in The Aviator, the many subtle effects shots in The Departed, realizing the eerie environments for Shutter Island, and creating the epic train crash in Hugo. He received a BAFTA nomination for The Aviator for best VFX, and Emmy nomination for best VFX on the Tom Hanks/HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon. Matthew also received a Clio and a Cannes Golden Lion for commercials as well as multiple VES Awards. Matthew is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. While Matthew never attended film school, he felt being on set with Martin Scorsese was a master class in filmmaking— which encouraged his passion to create content— pioneering cinematic virtual reality and co-writing and directing two independent feature films currently in post. Matthew loves and feels most comfortable working with actors-- and thinks that while visual effects, art direction and stunt work are all extremely important visually—without the emotion of compelling characters and a strong story, a project's success is diminished greatly. Matthew also has several projects in development with his latest company, Proof of Concept Entertainment, Inc. (www.proofofconceptent.com) Currently Matthew is in the process of releasing Mutiny!, his latest short film—a swashbuckling, comedy-action-adventure set in the 17th Century. (www.mutinyshortfilm.com). Mutiny is an official selection of the 2021 Big Apple Film Festival. For more information on Matthew visit www.matthewgratzner.com.

Fear. This powerful driver within us  can either keep us small or be leveraged to help us grow. As an  actress, film producer, and entrepreneur, Rebecca De Ornelas is very familiar with fear. For the first 13 years of her career she let fear take the leading role. Rather than trusting her intuition she found herself following whatever others thought she should be doing. Despite learning she was great at many things she found herself feeling confused and doing work that left her unfulfilled. Then in 2019 things came into focus. Through a series of major events Rebecca  found herself aligned for the first time and motivated by her intuition rather than fear. On this episode, we discuss:Her journey to dealing with anxiety and fearFinally listening to her intuition instead of shutting it outRecovering our individual narrativesRebecca is the founder of The Story Artisan, a company focused on helping people discover, develop, and deliver unforgettable stories. She also hosts of The Waystation, a podcast of shared human experience. Rebecca's film The Sleepless premiered at the 2020 Big Apple Film Festival and was named Best U.S. Feature by the New York Independent Cinema Awards. Her films can be seen on Amazon Prime and iTunes. Connect with Rebecca:Connect with her on LinkedInLearn more about Rebecca's 6 Weeks To Launch Program

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-de-ornelas/ (Rebecca De Ornelas )is the Director of Storytelling at Pioneering Collective­ where she develops the various narratives of C-suite executives. She is an expert in creating an unforgettable story while driving impact.   We discuss creative topics like:  Capturing an Audience: How to connect when you are not connecting.  The mindset for every successful storyteller  The allure of authenticity. Is it elusive?  Why acting is 99% listening  Rebecca's latest film, The Sleepless premiered at the 2020 Big Apple Film Festival and was named Best U.S. Feature by the New York Independent Cinema Awards. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.  Rebecca has appeared on several New York stages, including as part of Alice Spivak's On The Road repertory company.  She holds a BFA in Drama from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where she trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Visit her page on http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2870528/ (IMDB.) Most of all, Rebecca introduces a new podcast: "The Waystation is a podcast powered by Pioneering Collective, wherein every episode, we explore first-person stories, each told on a common theme but sourced from vastly diverse perspectives. We'll introduce you to people whose lives are seemingly different from yours… or are they? Through these stories, you may even find that you and me and he and she and they and them are more alike than sometimes we're willing to admit. Plus, why not share a few laughs and tears, and be entertained along the way to wherever you're going? Our goal with The Waystation is to provide you with a not-so-subtle reality check that YOU… are not alone." Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P7VrPuOqeIA937n5iw9y5 (https://open.spotify.com/show/4P7VrPuOqeIA937n5iw9y5) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-de-ornelas/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-de-ornelas/)

Emrhys Cooper's  fun new film, T'he Shuroo Process' (in theaters and on-demand November 24th) just won Best Feature at the Big Apple Film Festival! We caught up with Emrhys on the red carpet to see what he had to say before the big NYC premiere!

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/Ri8XL4xqLSo ,www.jamesbeaman.com  James Beaman has been working professionally as an actor for 34 years. His work has spanned the worlds of cabaret, female impersonation, classical theatre, Broadway musicals, independent film and episodic television. He has starred opposite such stars as Richard Chamberlain, Gary Beach, Sally Struthers, and John O'Hurley. As a teacher and coach, he has brought his vast knowledge and diverse skills to master classes and intensives for Goodspeed Musicals, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre and to students of the Punahou School in Hawaii. His private coaching clients include Emmy nominees, Metropolitan Opera stars, Broadway veterans, rappers, nightclub singers and 13 year-old powerthouses. This fall, he formalized his coaching business, The Work with James Beaman, bringing his unique and winning approach to performers in the US and abroad. He's the writer of the feature screenplay, "The Girl in Green" (WeScreenplay Competition Quarterfinalist), the short screenplay "T," (Winner, HollywoodJust4Shorts and Big Apple Film Festival) and his latest, the dark comedy series "Wisenheimer." James is the recipient of the MAC Award, the Bistro Award, and the IRNE Award. He trained at Boston University and the Academy for Classical Acting at The George Washington University. THANK YOU, Richard, for reaching out to invite me to join you in conversation in celebration of my birthday. Bravo to you for all you do. James Beaman,  

Rashad V. Chambers (IG:@rashadvchambers)(esquireentertainment.com) is a Tony Award-nominated producer, talent manager and lawyer. A licensed attorney in New York and Connecticut, Rashad is the Founder and President of Esquire Entertainment. His Broadway producing credits include American Son, Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Betrayal and The Inheritance. Rashad also produced the world premiere of It Happened In Key West in London. His first feature film, True to the Heart, won four awards at the Long Island International Film Expo and was an official selection at the Big Apple Film Festival. In addition, his short film, Hunger, was an official selection at the Urban World Film Festival and Latino Film Market Festival. Rashad attended Morehouse College where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He also earned his JD and MBA degrees from The Ohio State University. Rashad is a founding member of The Industry Standard Group as well as a board member of On Broadway Performing Arts Training Program and Houses on the Moon Theater Company.

Rashad V. Chambers (IG:@rashadvchambers)(esquireentertainment.com) is a Tony Award-nominated producer, talent manager and lawyer. A licensed attorney in New York and Connecticut, Rashad is the Founder and President of Esquire Entertainment. His Broadway producing credits include American Son, Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Betrayal and The Inheritance. Rashad also produced the world premiere of It Happened In Key West in London. His first feature film, True to the Heart, won four awards at the Long Island International Film Expo and was an official selection at the Big Apple Film Festival. In addition, his short film, Hunger, was an official selection at the Urban World Film Festival and Latino Film Market Festival. Rashad attended Morehouse College where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He also earned his JD and MBA degrees from The Ohio State University. Rashad is a founding member of The Industry Standard Group as well as a board member of On Broadway Performing Arts Training Program and Houses on the Moon Theater Company.

A limited number of projects will be invited to participate. The purpose of the lab is to provide direct access for filmmakers & writers seeking representation to discuss, ask questions, pitch their material & receive feedback.

We are rewinding for the giggles and fun! Lande Yoosuf is a writer, director, and producer with over 12 years of production development and casting experience, and has worked with several networks, including MTV, NBC, WEtv, truTV, and Bravo, and others. She has an affinity for telling stories that explore media influence, sociology, gender/race relations, pop culture, and self-image themes. Her Short Film,Privilege Unhinged,​screened at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, the DC Black Film Festival and is currently airing on Shorts TV. Yousuf also wrapped her festival run for her second film ​Second Generation Wedding​, which screened at the Bronze Lens Film Festival, and is now developing the film for feature-length adaptation under One Scribe Media.​ One Scribe Media is currently developing a slate of feature films, documentaries, and television pilots. As Co-founder and Partnerships Director of Black Film Space, Lande works to contribute to increased control, ownership, and media management for content creators of African descent across all cinematic formats and content platforms. Today we get a closer look at Lande’s journey in the film world and a look at the inaugural membership launch for Black Film Space. Get ready for the laughs because we are having fun here! Let’s hear all about it, shall we?! Lande Yoosuf 'Gram: @LandeYoosufLande Yoosuf Twitter: @LandeYoosufLande Yoosuf FB: Lande Yoosuf Black Film Space 'Gram: @BlackFilmSpaceBlack Film Space Twitter: @BlackFilmSpaceBlack Film Space FB: Black Film SpaceBlack Film Space Website: https://blackfilmspace.comOne Scribe Media 'Gram: @OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media Twitter:@OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media FB: One Scribe Media SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/lande-yoosuf/#ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

We are rewinding for the giggles and fun! Lande Yoosuf is a writer, director, and producer with over 12 years of production development and casting experience, and has worked with several networks, including MTV, NBC, WEtv, truTV, and Bravo, and others. She has an affinity for telling stories that explore media influence, sociology, gender/race relations, pop culture, and self-image themes. Her Short Film,Privilege Unhinged,​screened at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, the DC Black Film Festival and is currently airing on Shorts TV. Yousuf also wrapped her festival run for her second film ​Second Generation Wedding​, which screened at the Bronze Lens Film Festival, and is now developing the film for feature-length adaptation under One Scribe Media.​ One Scribe Media is currently developing a slate of feature films, documentaries, and television pilots. As Co-founder and Partnerships Director of Black Film Space, Lande works to contribute to increased control, ownership, and media management for content creators of African descent across all cinematic formats and content platforms. Today we get a closer look at Lande’s journey in the film world and a look at the inaugural membership launch for Black Film Space. Get ready for the laughs because we are having fun here! Let’s hear all about it, shall we?! Lande Yoosuf 'Gram: @LandeYoosufLande Yoosuf Twitter: @LandeYoosufLande Yoosuf FB: Lande Yoosuf Black Film Space 'Gram: @BlackFilmSpaceBlack Film Space Twitter: @BlackFilmSpaceBlack Film Space FB: Black Film SpaceBlack Film Space Website: https://blackfilmspace.comOne Scribe Media 'Gram: @OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media Twitter:@OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media FB: One Scribe Media SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/lande-yoosuf/#ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

ADAM SOROTA is a senior director and production advisor at NBCUniversal Entertainment Division. Adam has launched a variety of network series and 5 major cable networks. His comedy short film "A Bathroom on Drake", featuring Jerry Springer, was awards Best Short Film at the Big Apple Film Festival. He has previously directed projects for FOX, ESPN, MTV and BET. ​Adam has extensive experience directing and producing in Live Multi Camera, Film, Commercial and Field production, as well as extensive experience from pitch, budgets, build and launch for Pilots, Series and Network launches. ​In this seminar, Adam provides strategies and feedback to filmmakers and series creators seeking to license their projects to TV networks and/or streaming platforms. Moderated by JONATHAN LIPP (Big Apple Film Festival Founder/Director)

What is your biggest failure in life? Did it stop or help your art? Actor/Writer/Director Laura Adamo is joining the conversation on Cue to Cue this week to share how the failures and pain she experienced in the past allowed her to hone her creative process. She reminds us that we can fail spectacularly because at some point in our lives, it will be a part of the key in unlocking the next step of our journey into something great. What do you do when you’re forced to face the unknown? When was the last time you learned something new and stepped outside of your comfort zone? Take a leap of faith! Laura reiterates that creativity requires us to lean into vulnerability instead of running away from it. Have the courage to have an open heart and move authentically through the world. Be the best version of yourself and don’t let your past define your future. In this episode: How taking the director’s hat became the greatest gift she gave her actor self. The importance of having an open heart in your creative process. How to discern which criticism you should listen to. The dynamics of balancing the business and creative side in directing a movie. How a series of painful events inspired her to create “The Wishing Tree” movie. Share Laura's Epsiode! >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/185 A little about Laura: LAURA ADAMO, is a Toronto based actor who is a graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York. Upon her return to Toronto, Laura began writing and producing in addition to acting. Her first project was the short film DRAMA QUEEN, which she created the concept for, produced and stared in. The film screened at the TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL and won the bronze medallion award at the HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. She went on to produce and star in LAST CALL, a feature film that screened at THE BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL and won the audience choice award at THE SAN DIEGO FILM FESTIVAL which led to a distribution deal with Moving Pictures in the USA. Adamo then turned her attention to television. She has created 5 scripted series and one lifestyle documentary food series. Her lifestyle show FAMILY SECRETS was in development with Paperny films and the pilot was shot by Douglas Arrowsmith. Her first scripted series CATTLE CALL, a half hour comedy, went into development with CITY TV where she shot a pilot directed by Ron Murphy. Her second series BAIT, went into development with BUCK PRODUCTIONS and had a pilot script ordered by MUCH MUSIC. Laura’s current project is the feature film THE WISHING TREE, which she wrote, and starred in. THE WISHING TREE just premiered at FILMOCRACY FEST, the new festival by Jon Fitzgerald, who is the co-founder of THE SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL where it won the AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD. THE WISHING TREE is her directorial debut.  Follow Laura! Instagram: @thewishingtreemovie @l_adamo Facebook: @thewishingtreemovie Twitter: @LauraAdamo_

Get ready for the giggles and fun! We have a new guest this week! Lande Yoosuf is a writer, director, and producer with over 12 years of production development and casting experience, and has worked with several networks, including MTV, NBC, WEtv, truTV, and Bravo, and others. She has an affinity for telling stories that explore media influence, sociology, gender/race relations, pop culture, and self-image themes. Her Short Film,Privilege Unhinged,​screened at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, the DC Black Film Festival and is currently airing on Shorts TV. Yousuf also wrapped her festival run for her second film ​Second Generation Wedding​, which screened at the Bronze Lens Film Festival, and is now developing the film for feature-length adaptation under One Scribe Media.​ One Scribe Media is currently developing a slate of feature films, documentaries, and television pilots. As Co-founder and Partnerships Director of Black Film Space, Lande works to contribute to increased control, ownership, and media management for content creators of African descent across all cinematic formats and content platforms. Today we get a closer look at Lande’s journey in the film world and a look at the inaugural membership launch for Black Film Space. Get ready for the laughs because we are having fun here! Let’s hear all about it, shall we?! Lande Yoosuf 'Gram: @LandeYoosufLande Yoosuf Twitter: @LandeYoosufLande Yoosuf FB: Lande Yoosuf Black Film Space 'Gram: @BlackFilmSpaceBlack Film Space Twitter: @BlackFilmSpaceBlack Film Space FB: Black Film SpaceBlack Film Space Website: https://blackfilmspace.comOne Scribe Media 'Gram: @OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media Twitter: @OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media FB: One Scribe Media SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/lande-yoosuf/#ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

Get ready for the giggles and fun! We have a new guest this week! Lande Yoosuf is a writer, director, and producer with over 12 years of production development and casting experience, and has worked with several networks, including MTV, NBC, WEtv, truTV, and Bravo, and others. She has an affinity for telling stories that explore media influence, sociology, gender/race relations, pop culture, and self-image themes. Her Short Film,Privilege Unhinged,​screened at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, the DC Black Film Festival and is currently airing on Shorts TV. Yousuf also wrapped her festival run for her second film ​Second Generation Wedding​, which screened at the Bronze Lens Film Festival, and is now developing the film for feature-length adaptation under One Scribe Media.​ One Scribe Media is currently developing a slate of feature films, documentaries, and television pilots. As Co-founder and Partnerships Director of Black Film Space, Lande works to contribute to increased control, ownership, and media management for content creators of African descent across all cinematic formats and content platforms. Today we get a closer look at Lande’s journey in the film world and a look at the inaugural membership launch for Black Film Space. Get ready for the laughs because we are having fun here! Let’s hear all about it, shall we?! Lande Yoosuf 'Gram: @LandeYoosufLande Yoosuf Twitter: @LandeYoosufLande Yoosuf FB: Lande Yoosuf Black Film Space 'Gram: @BlackFilmSpaceBlack Film Space Twitter: @BlackFilmSpaceBlack Film Space FB: Black Film SpaceBlack Film Space Website: https://blackfilmspace.comOne Scribe Media 'Gram: @OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media Twitter: @OneScribeMediaOne Scribe Media FB: One Scribe Media SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/lande-yoosuf/#ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

School of Hollywood's Steve Owens talk with Writer - Director  Jeff Roda about "18 to Party" teen movie of fitting in school. Jeff talks about casting kids actor and picking the right up and coming Actor for the role. Also we talk the concept of the film and Jeff's reasoning  for writing the script.Jeff Roda has written screenplays for DreamWorks, Universal, Paramount Pictures, New Regency, TriStar, and television pilots for HBO, CBS, and Warner Bros. Additionally, he was a producer on the Sony Pictures Classics feature, Love Liza, starring Academy Award winning actors Philip Seymour Hoffman and Kathy Bates. 18 TO PARTY marks his directorial debutWatch the Trailer  https://youtu.be/k3jqnEzuHWIOFFICIAL SELECTION: WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL, FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL (Winner! Special Jury Award/ Ensemble Cast), BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL, LIVERPOOL FILM FESTIVAL (Winner! Best Feature, Best Director and Film of the Festival)and more.Watch "18 to Party:  On Demand at Platforms including: Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu, Fandango STARRING: Alivia Clark, Tanner Flood, James Freedson-Jackson, Oliver Gifford, Nolan Lyons, Sam McCarthy, Ivy Miller, Taylor Richardson and Erich Schuett.INCLUDING MUSIC BY: The Alarm, Big Audio Dynamite, Mick Jones, The Velvet Underground and many more. 

For the first act of this episode, 11 year old cellist Maya Oddin joins in to talk about her teacher - Anne Ridlington - and a performance of Ysaÿe that Anne recently made. For the second act, we're joined by composer, director, and accordionist Michael Ward-Bergeman who has invented a radical new kind of instrument - and you're going to need to hear it to believe it. Michael Ward-Bergeman has also recently released a documentary - The Saints and Sinners of Jackson Square - which profiles a group of street musicians in New Orleans. The film is playing at the Big Apple Film Festival on Nov. 15 2020. Orchestra Next will be releasing an extended interview with Michael about this film later on this podcast but for now, we strongly encourage you to check out this incredible film. You can find the trailer for it and outtakes at Michael's website: mediamjwb.blogspot.com The title of this episode is a quote from Malcolm Morris - a New Orleans bass drum player who is featured in The Saints and Sinners of Jackson Square. Orchestra Next wants to thank all of our musicians for hanging in there during this trying time. And we also wish to thank our supporters who have made this project possible. If you’d like to help support this project, please visit orchestranext.com.

We’re gonna take a detour from our regular programming to offer this extended interview with composer, director, and accordionist Michael Ward-Bergeman. If you heard Episode 5, you heard him play on a radical new accordion that he invented. But for this interview, we took a deep dive into his newly released documentary about a group of street musicians in New Orleans. The film is called The Saints and Sinners of Jackson Square and it’s running the festival circuit right now - including at the Big Apple Film Festival. The soundtrack for the film can be purchased through the Louisiana Music Factory. 

This week we got to chat with actress, writer and creator of the upcoming comedy series Couples Therapy, Michaela Zannou. The pilot of her show has gone on to become official selections at the Big Apple Film Festival, the New Media Film Festival and the prestigious SeriesFest. Michaela talks with us about the origins of the show and what she’s learned as a first time filmmaker! Check out Michaela’s IMDb page here: http://imdb.com/name/nm8121025/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/actorswithissues/support

Filmmaker Astrid Ovalles talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about her new film “Road of Bygones” that’s set to be released on Amazon March 15th. “Road of Bygones” is written and directed by Ovalles and stars Sarah J. Lucey, Oriana Oppice and Astrid herself. The dark comedy tells the story of three women who embark on a road trip to retrieve the ashes of a parent hoping to find overdue closure. However at their destination the women are confronted with a series of comedic and emotional events that threaten to destroy all harmony between them. The film also explores the theme of D&S (Dominance and Submission) that's usually displayed with misconceptions and ignorance. Actually Ovalles masterfully goes where no other filmmakers have gone before effectively breaking the stigma associated with lesbian D&S relationships. Above all "Road of Bygones" is an intimate story about humanity that leaves audiences thinking about the film long after they've viewed it. The Amazon announcement comes on the heels of the success that “Road of Bygones” enjoyed traveling the film festival circuit with notable stops at the Big Apple Film Festival and New York Cinematography Awards (NYCA) where it won “Best LGBT Film.” We talked to Astrid about her inspiration for creating “Road of Bygones”, what she hopes to accomplish with her work and her spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Astrid Ovalles is a Venezuelan-born actor, writer and director who debuted her talent in the award-winning and globally acclaimed short film "Camp Belvidere." As the driving force behind Recluse Films her own independent film company her goal is to use heart and innovation in the film medium to share powerful human stories that benefit our LGBTQ community and minorities by bringing them to the forefront of her work. Astrid continues to collaborate with filmmakers in front of the camera as an actor and behind it as a writer, director, editor and colorist. Beyond shaking things up in her industry Ovalles is changing the game as well as challenging the status quo for not just women but lesbians and Latinas. Having broken many stereotypes Astrid definitely epitomizes the definition of doing it on your own terms and succeeding at it by bringing a unique passion to her craft. As a talented actress, writer and filmmaker Astrid is a new breed of filmmaker to keep an eye on. Astrid Ovalles lives in New York City with her wife.For More Info: roadofbygones.com LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

The Filmmaking Process: Screenwriting, Casting, and Pre-Production November 20th, 2019 Cinepolis Theater, NYC Sal Scamardo (VP FilmRise, company credits include Oscar® nominee MEMENTO, directed by Christopher Nolan; MONSTER, which won a Best Actress Academy Award® for Charlize Theron; the Oscar®-nominated THE ILLUSIONIST, starring Edward Norton; Best Picture Academy Award® winner SPOTLIGHT; and HBO’s Emmy Award®-winning GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF. Televsion titles include such classics as 3rd ROCK FROM THE SUN and ROSEANNE; chef Gordon Ramsay’s immensely popular cooking shows, including HELL’S KITCHEN and KITCHEN NIGHTMARES. Jeffrey Roda (screenwriter/director, Jeff Roda has written screenplays for DreamWorks, Universal, Paramount Pictures, New Regency, TriStar, and television pilots for HBO, CBS, and Warner Bros. Additionally, he was a producer on the Sony Pictures Classics feature, Love Liza, starring Academy Award winning actors Philip Seymour Hoffman and Kathy Bates. Lillian LaSalle (President of Sweet 180 Management, Peabody Award Winning Talent Mgmt and Production company, representing actors, writers and directors. Lillian's producing credits include Southern Belles starring Anna Faris, Just Like the Son starring Mark Webber, American Cannibal - Tribeca Film Festival Jury Award nominee. Lillian's directorial debut, My Name is Pedro, had its NYC premiere at the Big Apple Film Festival) Sara Alexander (Alexander Creatives, represents artists for film, television, commercials, branded entertainment and new media. Sara represents directors, producers, writers, DPs, production designers, costume designers, editors. She also represents literary content including screenplays, books to film, and television series). Donal Lardner Ward (actor, writer, director, producer whose credits include Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums and Julie Delpy's Looking For Jimmy. He was a staff writer for the HBO series How to Make it in America, produced by Mark Wahlberg and recently directed We Only Know So Much, co-written with Elizabeth Crane. The film, starring Jeanne Tripplehorn, Damian Young, and Loudon Wainwright III, had its NYC premiere at the Big Apple Film Festival.)

Today’s bonus episode is the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream for Book 2 Chapter, originally broadcast on November 17. It’s been cleaned up and lightly edited for clarity, but you can watch the full original stream over on our YouTube channel. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! Our sponsors this week: A Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice, Book One in The Sorcerer’s Ring. Visit morganricebooks.com for more information.Marvels, a new podcast from Marvel, set in the background of the Fantastic Four’s showdown with Galactus. Written, directed, and produced by some of the best talent in podcasting. Go to marvelspodcast.com to learn more. And if you want to listen, go to stitcherpremium.com and enter the code FUTURE to get a month of Stitcher Premium for free! Other announcements/shout-outs: Congrats to Shannon, whose short film “THREE Birds” had its world and NYC premiere this past week at the Big Apple Film Festival. “Chameleon” by Herbie Hancock, a major inspiration for our heist scoreAnd a proper answer to the question about Springsteen songs, in the form of a playlist of course. Christian explains his choices in this Tumblr post.

Lauren chats with Romany Malco about his new Netflix holiday movie, plus the cast of 'Inside the Rain,' the indie film that just won best feature at the Big Apple Film Festival!

Sonja O'Hara is a multi award winning actress and filmmaker. She is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. Sonja was featured as one of INDEPENDENT Magazine's “10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2017”, chosen by a jury from MovieMaker Magazine, the Sundance Institute and Austin Film Festival. Sonja created and stars in the series DOOMSDAY (The Spectator's "7 Series To Binge Watch."), which qualified for the 2017 Emmy award and was nominated for "Best Indie Series" at the Streamy Awards. Sonja was also awarded the prestigious “Best Director” prize at The New York Television Festival out of 4000 pilot submissions. She is a four time semi finalist for the Sundance Labs. Sonja has been featured on panels at SXSW, SeriesFest, The BAFTA's, HBO's ITVFest, NYU Tisch, and The Nordic Film Festival. As an actress, Sonja was awarded the Indie Soul Special Recognition Award at the Boston International Film Festival for her lead role in the feature film OVUM (“Best Picture” at The Big Apple Film Festival) which she also wrote and produced. The film was released this spring by Sony's The Orchard and can be watched On Demand or on iTunes here. It will be re-released by the prestigious Tribeca Shortlist in the spring of 2018. Sonja can also be seen playing Lauren in the feature film CREATIVE CONTROL (opposite Nora Zehetner of IFC's MARON) which won the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW Film Festival and was released internationally by Magnolia Films & Amazon. Sonja is originally from a fishing village in Nova Scotia, Canada. She attended Marymount Manhattan College and is a graduate of the two-year Meisner acting program at the New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts. As a filmmaker, her work has been hailed as, “deeply unsettling” (Splash Report), “provocative” (After Ellen), and “whip smart” (Rogue Cinema). Like Brit Marling and Greta Gerwig before her, Sonja is committed to creating diverse and female-driven boundary pushing content. "One of the many things I love about my recurring gig as a moderator for SAG-AFTRA Foundation Q&As, like my recent chat with Jessica Chastain, is getting to meet up-and-coming actors...One such rising star, Sonja O’Hara — like Chastain, a wildly talented redhead — breaks out this week in two newly released movies." -Bruce Fretts/ The New York Times "O'Hara is as smart and funny as she is attractive with a real knack for writing that’s sure to get her discovered sooner rather than later." ComingSoon.net You can view her work here: https://www.sonjaohara.com/reel Speaking to Sonja was truly inspirational. Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: www.kweli.tv/programs/the-peopl…xton?autoplay=true Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram www.instagram.com/damien_swaby_video_producer/ Twitter twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src…erp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook www.facebook.com/Damien-Swaby-213…7/?ref=bookmarks I love iPhone filmmaking, my latest short film shot on one, you can view it here! vimeo.com/348228831

Sonja O'Hara is a multi award winning actress and filmmaker. She is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. Sonja was featured as one of INDEPENDENT Magazine's “10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2017”, chosen by a jury from MovieMaker Magazine, the Sundance Institute and Austin Film Festival. Sonja created and stars in the series DOOMSDAY (The Spectator's "7 Series To Binge Watch."), which qualified for the 2017 Emmy award and was nominated for "Best Indie Series" at the Streamy Awards. Sonja was also awarded the prestigious “Best Director” prize at The New York Television Festival out of 4000 pilot submissions. She is a four time semi finalist for the Sundance Labs. Sonja has been featured on panels at SXSW, SeriesFest, The BAFTA's, HBO's ITVFest, NYU Tisch, and The Nordic Film Festival.As an actress, Sonja was awarded the Indie Soul Special Recognition Award at the Boston International Film Festival for her lead role in the feature film OVUM (“Best Picture” at The Big Apple Film Festival) which she also wrote and produced. The film was released this spring by Sony's The Orchard and can be watched On Demand or on iTunes here. It will be re-released by the prestigious Tribeca Shortlist in the spring of 2018. Sonja can also be seen playing Lauren in the feature film CREATIVE CONTROL (opposite Nora Zehetner of IFC's MARON) which won the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW Film Festival and was released internationally by Magnolia Films & Amazon.Sonja is originally from a fishing village in Nova Scotia, Canada. She attended Marymount Manhattan College and is a graduate of the two-year Meisner acting program at the New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts.As a filmmaker, her work has been hailed as, “deeply unsettling” (Splash Report), “provocative” (After Ellen), and “whip smart” (Rogue Cinema). Like Brit Marling and Greta Gerwig before her, Sonja is committed to creating diverse and female-driven boundary pushing content."One of the many things I love about my recurring gig as a moderator for SAG-AFTRA Foundation Q&As, like my recent chat with Jessica Chastain, is getting to meet up-and-coming actors...One such rising star, Sonja O'Hara — like Chastain, a wildly talented redhead — breaks out this week in two newly released movies." -Bruce Fretts/ The New York Times "O'Hara is as smart and funny as she is attractive with a real knack for writing that's sure to get her discovered sooner rather than later." ComingSoon.netYou can view her work here: https://www.sonjaohara.com/reelSpeaking to Sonja was truly inspirational. Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: www.kweli.tv/programs/the-peopl…xton?autoplay=trueDamien Swaby Social Media Links:Instagram www.instagram.com/damien_swaby_video_producer/Twittertwitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src…erp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorFacebookwww.facebook.com/Damien-Swaby-213…7/?ref=bookmarksI love iPhone filmmaking, my latest short film shot on one, you can view it here! vimeo.com/348228831

An interview with Aaron Fisher, writer/director/star/editor of "Inside the Rain", opening night film of the Big Apple Film Festival.  AARON FISHER is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City.  He has written and directed the short films Love Out of Mind, and The Hospital Visit. Of his film The Hospital Visit, two-time Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple said, “With a powerful vision on the effects of mental illness, Aaron Fisher directs ‘The Hospital Visit’ with utter authenticity, providing an intimate look at the brutal fragility of those suffering emotional disorders. Beautifully acted.” Aaron’s short film, Love Out of Mind, has been an official selection of numerous festivals, including the Big Apple Film Festival and the Max Ophuls Prize Film Festival in Germany.  Aaron’s first feature film is the recently completed INSIDE THE RAIN, co-starring Academy Award nominees Rosie Perez and Eric Roberts. 

RJ Millard(Obscured Pictures, formerly VP Publicity Focus Features, SVP Marketing and Publicity at Samuel Goldwyn Films/Roadside Attractions/IDP Distribution) and Celeste Erlander(VICE Media, formerly Amazon Studios) discuss strategies for filmmakers to build an audience and market their films. Includes strategies for indie film publicity, promotion, film festivals and distribution. Big Apple Film Festival Summer Conference August 28th, 2019 Cinepolis Theater, NYC

Brian's screenplay "Warrior Warrior" just won best pilot at the Big Apple Film Festival in New York. We talk about how that all happened (hint: it's not how everyone thinks it happens). Brain has also been a nurse for over 20 years. Mostly working in plastic surgery. He is now currently a director of nursing and talks to us about what he does and how to find a doctor that is right for you.  bigapplefilmfestival.com writers.coverfly.com You're living your dream. Don't miss it. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and subscribe on your podcast player of choice. And if you’re really digging it, you can help me out with some of the expense by hitting the Donate button on my website.

So happy I was able to get to chat in the studio with Tricia Alexandro. She is an incredibly insightful Actress, Writer and Personal Trainer that I adore. We talked about her Mom’s sex education lessons, LA bus systems, and her new show at The Barrow Group called PERP by Lyle Kessler. She has worked at The Brrow Group before in The Unrepeatable Moment (the New York Times described her performance as “boldly acted; a high point of the show”), and in a one-woman show she wrote called Snapshot, directed by Seth Barrish, with music by Peter Eldridge. Her additional credits include: We, the Invisibles at The Humana Festival (ATL), The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (Cape May Stage), and The Goddess (Looking Glass Theatre). Alexandro is a member of The LAByrinth Theater Company’s Intensive Ensemble and Bob Krakower’s Manhattan Film Institute. She regularly performs monologues she’s written at Naked Angels Tuesdays at 9, and Bowery Poetry Club. Her latest films include: CODA, Dinner & DNA (Big Apple Film Festival), and Kumquat Kelly. www.triciaalexandro.com

Producer Josh Folan discusses building your audience and distributing your indie film. Josh Folan is a writer/director/editor/producer/actor that began making films in 2005, prior to which he studied finance at The Ohio State University. Filmmaking highlights since founding NYEH Entertainment in 2008 include 2018 Hamptons/Woodstock/Napa selection and Big Apple Film Festival award winner Ask For Jane, 2017 SXSW audience award winner The Light of the Moon, 2017 Tribeca best actor award winner Nobody’s Watching, 2015 Slamdance selection BODY, 2015 Raindance selection The Lives of Hamilton Fish, 2016 SOHO Int’l selection and 2017 Queens World best screenplay nominee catch 22: based on the unwritten story by seanie sugrue, 2011 Hoboken Int’l best screenplay nominee All God’s Creatures, Love Is Dead! and Amazon nostalgia doc series Batteries Not Included. Also an author and contributor to the independent filmmaking blog community, he penned the low-budget indie case study Filmmaking, the Hard Way. You can follow him (@joshfolan) and NYEH (@nyehentertains) on twitter and facebook if you’d like to keep up with his coming soons. There is also the NYEH Entertainment mailing list if you like things that make your phone vibrate.

Big Apple Film Festival chats with screenwriter, producer and founder of Virtual PitchFest, David Kohner Zuckerman. David Kohner Zuckerman is a Hollywood Producer whose credits include “A Perfect Christmas,” “The Fourth Noble Truth,” “Strictly Sexual,” “All I Want for Christmas,” “Chump Change” & “Caught in the Act.” Before heading DKZ Films, David ran Development for Silver Lion Films, where he worked on “Man on Fire” & “Crocodile Dundee in L.A.” David is also the owner of the popular website for writers, Virtual Pitch Fest.

Interview with Emily Kassie, whose new feature documentary “A Girl Named C” is screening at the 2019 Big Apple Film Festival (winter edition). Emily Kassie is an award-winning investigative journalist and filmmaker. She is currently the Director of Visual Projects at The Marshall Project. Her work focuses on human rights, corruption and violence, reporting for outlets including The New York Times, NBC, The Washington Post among others. She was the founding Creative Director of Highline, Huffington Post's investigative magazine, where she oversaw visual storytelling. She was awarded an Overseas Press Club Award for Best Digital Reporting on International Affairs, the National Magazine Award (Ellie) for Multimedia Story of the Year as well as the Punch Sulzberger Award for Online Storytelling from the American Society of News Editors, for her work on the Syrian and West-African refugee crises. In 2018, she won a Murrow Award award for her work with the New York Times covering Hurricane Harvey. Her New York Times documentary on sexual abuse in immigration detention was used as evidence in the Senate Judiciary hearing on family separation at the southern border. She is a World Press Photo multimedia winner, a two-time PDN multimedia winner and the recipient of four National Press Photographers Association awards including a Multimedia Portfolio of the Year in 2016. In 2018 she was named International Photography Award's Motion Photographer of the Year. In 2015 she won an Academy Award for student documentary for her film 'I Married My Family's Killer'. Her most recent film, A Girl Named C, premiered in October, 2018. She graduated with honors from Brown University and was a Gates scholar at Cambridge University, where she completed her masters degree in International Relations and Politics.

Alyssa Rallo Bennett has developed and directed high-concept features alongside her partner Gary O. Bennett: ReRun, starring Christopher Lloyd(NYC premiere Big Apple Film Festival), Rain Without Thunder starring Jeff Daniels, Linda Hunt and The Pack(Tribeca Film Festival), which stars Lucie Arnaz, Elisabeth Moss, Zach Galligan. Rain was theatrically released and distributed by Orion Classics, featured in over a dozen major international film festivals from the Berlin Film Festival to the Toronto International Film Festival, distributed by Warner Brothers on available now on Amazon Prime. In 1991, Alyssa developed the Stonestreet Screen Acting & Production Conservatory as an immersive program within Stonestreet’s independent film studio walls and exclusively trains NYU Tisch Drama actors for the screen from audition to production. Many wonderful talents have developed themselves at Stonestreet including Miles Teller (Whiplash, Divergent), Camila Mendes (Riverdale), Jack Falahee (How To Get Away With Murder), Gil Zabarsky & Chris Modoono (Tenured, Teacher of the Year), Ashley Skidmore (Younger), Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). In addition to her creative ventures, Alyssa hosts the series Behind the Scenes at StoneStreet Studios. The show focuses on the process and art of filmmaking for independent and studio films. Guests have included Bryan Cranston, Aubrey Plaza, Mike Myers, Edie Falco, Kevin Bacon, James Earl Jones, and many more.

This week’s guest is Aaron Berke, a filmmaker. entertainment journalist and comic book author. His short film “Hats” was nominated for Best Short Film at the Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition and Best Comedy Short Film at the Garden State Film Festival. A writer for entertainment websites such as Comicverse and Entertainment Voice, Aaron has set his sights on creating comic books. In this episode, Adrian chats with Aaron about his first published comic entitled “Victoria” (with art by Marika Brousiano) which is featured in Vol. 6 of the Oneshi Press Quarterly Anthology. They also discuss Aaron’s love of Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, Superman and come up with a few ways that DC/WB can fix the Justice League movie franchise.

This week’s guest is Aaron Berke, a filmmaker. entertainment journalist and comic book author. His short film “Hats” was nominated for Best Short Film at the Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition and Best Comedy Short Film at the Garden State Film Festival. A writer for entertainment websites such as Comicverse and Entertainment Voice, Aaron has set his sights on creating comic books. In this episode, Adrian chats with Aaron about his first published comic entitled “Victoria” (with art by Marika Brousiano) which is featured in Vol. 6 of the Oneshi Press Quarterly Anthology. They also discuss Aaron’s love of Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, Superman and come up with a few ways that DC/WB can fix the Justice League movie franchise.

In this week’s episode, I chat with Tyler Martin from the Don't Suck YouTube channel and series. We talk about his transition from mainstream acting/directing to the wild west of YouTube and what things he has been doing to see such success in such a quick time frame! About Tyler: Bio: Acting professionally since a young age, Tyler is an award-winning actor, singer and director, as well as an accomplished writer and teacher. Most recently he wrote, directed and is the leading character of the web series DON'T SUCK which premiered at the Big Apple Film Festival and on YouTube in late June. DON'T SUCK can be found on YouTube and is being screened at festivals across the country including the upcoming International New Jersey Web Festival where it has been nominated for 6 awards, which include Outstanding LGBT Series, Best Director of a Comedy, and Best Leading Actor in a Comedy. DON'T SUCK Links: www.youtube.com/dontsuckseries Instagram/Twitter: @dontsuckseries Facebook: @dontsuckwebseries www.dontsuckseries.com Don’t forget that if you pledge with $5 or more over on our Patreon campaign, I will take a look at your channel each month and give you some tips and ideas on how you can improve! Support the show on Patreon here for day-to-day interaction with myself and the community on discord. Subscribe to my new Podcast “The Entrepreneurs Minute” here! Links Discussed In This Episode Canon 70D – A Fantastic Camera at a great price. TubeBuddy – A tool that makes your YouTube Life EASIER and Helps grow your channel. AudioHero – A Fantastic source for copyright free music to use with your content. The Netflix of AUDIO. Use our Code CREATOR at checkout for a special promotional price. Screenflow — A fantastic Screen Recording software for Mac to create beautiful screencast videos. Adobe Audition — Audio editing software. AudioBlocks – A Fantastic Resource for royalty free music. Connect With Tyler Here – YouTube Channel Support The YouTube Creators Hub Podcast Here: If this podcast is bringing you value SUPPORT THE SHOW AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: TubeBuddy – A tool that makes your YouTube Life EASIER and Helps grow your channel. Patreon – Get Your Channel Featured On The Show AND Acess to an exclusive YouTube Creators Facebook Group AudioHero – A Fantastic source for copyright free music to use with your content. The Netflix of AUDIO. Use our Code CREATOR at checkout for a special promotional price. Bluehost – If you need a website use this link to get a free Domain Name and a great deal on hosting.

Jamal Hodge is a filmmaker, writer, director, producer. On the show today we talk about pain, identity, hope, and power. In his films Hodge strives to use darkness to show light in order to show the full breadth of humanity. Jamal's mission is to create genre films with characters of color in leading roles. He enjoys tackling social taboos. His history of mentoring youth in underprivileged communities speaks to his depth of character & his work abroad sheds light on his ability to cross barriers and explore issues that have long remained undiscovered. His films have been featured in Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca, Big Apple Film Festival, NYC Horror Festival, Black Star Film Festival, Baltimore Urban World Film Festival, Hollywood Black Film Festival, and many others. Outside of the film festival circuit, Hodge has done local & international commercials. Jamal's worked on HBO and Discovery content as an editor, and on the Emmy award winning 'Bullets in the hood' as a cinematographer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/DreamNation/support

The multitalented Julie Sharbutt is an excellent and articulate actor, improviser, writer and producer. She and I discuss relationships, friendships, comedy, dramedy, gender politics, the necessary selfishness of artists, ego, inequality and unearned orgasms! We also discuss the excellent movie she wrote and directed, Moved, and so much else! I forgot how much I loved this episode till I went back and listened to it. Wowza! Watch her movie on November 9th at the Big Apple Film Festival (details at http://movedfilm.com/) Her TV appearances include a recurring role of "Stacie" on The Good Wife and Person of Interest. Films include The Weekend, Maladies, The Last Day of August, True Story, Admazons and others, and her own feature which she wrote and directed, Moved. Julie is a proud volunteer and Smart Partner at New York's 52nd Street Project. She learned to drive in 2014 (New York native), she is an accomplished horsewoman and artist (unrelated), and she likes kittens, hiking, and thunderstorms. You can see her perform every week at The Peoples Improv Theatre with her house team Coyote and every month at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Gravid Water.  Check her out online at  http://www.juliesharbutt.com/ @juliesharbutt and at http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com/talent/view/3261 http://movedfilm.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MOVEDFilm

This weeks topic is 'Film Festivals". Is there a strategy behind what Festivals you submit your film to, the Submission process and how the phrase "Work it" really comes into play once your accepted by a Festival.Hosts - Lamont Jack Pearley Sr. - ExecutiveProducer/DirectorDenise N. PearleyProducer/Creative Development DirectorGuest PanelAnn Knerr - Secretary on the Board of the SouthSide Film FestivalJeff Vaclavik - Jeff Vaclavik - Board President,SouthSide Film Festival and Jonathan Lipp - Founder and Director of the Big Apple Film Festival

This weeks topic is 'Film Festivals". Is there a strategy behind what Festivals you submit your film to, the Submission process and how the phrase "Work it" really comes into play once your accepted by a Festival.Hosts - Lamont Jack Pearley Sr. - ExecutiveProducer/DirectorDenise N. PearleyProducer/Creative Development DirectorGuest PanelAnn Knerr - Secretary on the Board of the SouthSide Film FestivalJeff Vaclavik - Jeff Vaclavik - Board President,SouthSide Film Festival and Jonathan Lipp - Founder and Director of the Big Apple Film Festival