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In Abby Brenker and Ellyn Vander Wyden's VOICES CARRY, which premiered last Saturday, March 15 at the 2025 Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, California, a woman (Gia Crovatin) returns to her lakefront childhood home, confronting the difficult memories of her mother's untimely death.Discovering an old diary in the shed, she's shocked to discover that not only did her mother write in it shortly before her death, but also did a slew of women, spanning back to the 1700s. What starts as historical intrigue devolves into potentially supernatural obsession as the history of trauma and secrets within the diary's pages leave her swearing she can hear the voices of these women calling to her from across the lake.VOICES CARRY is, at times, too tepidly paced for its own good. Are these voices real? Are they hallucinations of a stressed mind? This tightrope requires a delicate balance to get right but the movie almost goes too delicate, leaving the mystery up to expository dumps and a flurry of beautifully shot scenes that leave me cold.Don't get me wrong. I love Mauricio Vasquez's cinematography, mainly its voyeuristic approach and techniques that help translate the protagonist's state of mind. This lakefront property looks like a travel ad at times, it's so pristine.I think with this movie, the mileage may vary depending on where expectations lie. For those interested in how woman's mental health difficulties are misdiagnosed throughout history - witchcraft, hysteria, possession, etc. - this story may provide a valuable perspective. I just wish the movie also provided a propulsive quality.---Please rate, review & subscribe to The Movies wherever you listen to podcasts!Follow The Movies on Instagram & Bluesky: linktr.ee/themovies_pod

Don Hardy is an award-winning filmmaker known for his powerful documentaries that shed light on diverse societal topics. As a director, producer, and cinematographer, Hardy has worked on impactful films such as Citizen Penn, Linda Perry: Let It Die Here, and most recently, Bar. He has earned six regional Emmys and significant film festival awards. Hardy's career has been defined by following dreams, taking risks, and making connections. His documentaries reflect a deep desire to understand human experiences and share complex, nuanced stories that might otherwise go untold.Hardy's latest film, Bar, will premiere at the California Theater in Downtown San Jose on March 14 and 23 as part of the 2025 Cinequest Film Festival. Bar was filmed on-site during a five-day intensive bartending training program at the Culinary Institute of America in New York City. Graduates of this program have gone on to run top bars and spirits brands and lead the non-alcoholic beverage revolution. The film provides insight into the hospitality industry by focusing on five main characters in the high-pressure environment of learning complex skills.In this conversation, award-winning filmmaker Don Hardy discusses his journey to following his dreams, his connections throughout his career, and the Cinequest world premiere of his newest film, Bar.Follow Don Hardy on Instagram @iamdonhardy | ktffilms.comLearn more about Cinequest Film Festival and schedule at: cinequest.orgRead more about Cinequest co-founders Kathleen Powell and Halfdan Hussey from our 2015 Article:  https://www.content-magazine.com/articles/cinequest

Maxwell is an old friend who came to prominence with the drinks program he curated at Brooklyn's amazing Maison Premiere, winning James Beard awards, World's 50 Best Bars listing, and Tales of the Cocktail awards, to name but a few. (It is also, and to this day, a magnificent place for dinner or a cocktail).  He's also co-authored a cocktail book and created one of the first modern-era cocktail recipe apps. Maxwell recently finished working on a great project - more below - plus we'll take any opportunity for a chat and a drink here at the Philip Duff Show, so we got together in Brooklyn at the Ace Hotel. Maxwell's always been drawn to music and movies as well as mixology, and he's just helped produce "BAR" a documentary about the Beverage Alcohol Resource five-day residential spirits education course, originally created by a murderer's row of American liquor- and cocktail luminaries including F. Paul Pacult, Dave Wondrich, Doug Frost and Dale de Groff, to name but a few. The documentary, from KTF Films, follows several of the students preparing studying and being tested at what is one of the world's toughest spirits coursesThe trailer is out now, and the documentary premiere at Cinequest Film Festival in March, hopefully followed by a tour that includes Bar Convent Brooklyn, Aspen Food & Wine and Tales of the Cocktail as well as the Tribeca Film Festival and others. Brands! There are some limited opportunities to sponsor screenings of BAR - get in touch with Maxwell: mb@maxwellbritten.comMaxwell on IG: http://instagram.com/maxwellbrittenMaxwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwell-britten-25306930Buy Maxwell's book, co-authored with rapper T-Pain: https://bookshop.org/p/books/can-i-mix-you-a-drink-a-cocktail-book-of-50-drink-recipes-inspired-by-t-pain-s-music-t-pain/17156993?ean=9781954220003&next=t&next=tMaxwell's app, The Liquor Cabinet: https://apps.apple.com/bh/app/the-liquor-cabinet/id1073493589 Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries: consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we're only interested in having your client on if they can talk for a couple of hours about OTHER things than their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is, for a few hours. They need to be able to hang. Oh, plus we don't edit, and we won't supply prepared or sample questions, or listener or “reach” stats, either.) Retain Philip's consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, liquor brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.orgPhilip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: ...

This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, our host Gary Scott Thomas welcomes back our special guest, Darren Haruo Rae, the brilliant director and creative force behind the short film “Nisei,” which won the grand jury prize for ‘Best Dramatic Short Film' at the Cinequest International Film Festival, making it an Academy Award-qualified film. Darren shares the behind-the-scenes journey of how the film was created despite having a limited budget and producing on their own.This episode is not just about the professional wisdom of creating a magnificent film but highlights personal connection as it is based on Darren's family history, specifically his grandfather's experience and the Japanese-American community during World War II. Tune in now!In this Episode:Darren shares exciting news about "Nisei" winning the grand jury prize for best dramatic short at the Cinequest International Film Festival in San Jose. This win has made the "Nisei" Academy Award qualified and a chance to get nominated.Darren shares about the process of becoming Academy Award-nominated, including academy voting members' involvement and 'For Your Consideration' events planned in Los Angeles and San Francisco.Insight into how Darren found out about winning: a mix of confusion, excitement, and disbelief while watching an Instagram livestream from home.Discover Darren's connection to "Nisei" as it tells a story close to Darren's family history—his grandfather's experience fighting for the US in WWII while his family was in internment camps.Hear serendipitous aspects of filmmaking emerge through stories like finding a period-correct bus just after restoration or connecting with costume designers who had authentic resources linked to their heritage.This episode is sponsored by:Winchester Western Wear (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you so you can save 20%!)Dignity Memorial (Mention Gary & receive a Thank You Gift)GymGuyz (#1 In-Home Personal Training)Bio:Darren Haruo Rae is a Japanese-American producer/director based in Los Angeles who co-founded the boutique production company Roann Films. He has directed high-profile commercials and branded content for clients such as Western Digital, Airbnb, and Cisco. Rae's directorial debut, Park Arcadia, garnered Best Screenplay at the 2014 International Film Festival Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles. His latest film, Nisei, inspired by his Japanese-American grandfather's WWII experiences in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, earned Best Drama and Audience Choice at the 2023 Poppy Jasper Film Festival and continues its festival circuit, screening at Indy Shorts by Heartland Film, LA Shorts International Film Festival, HollyShorts Film Festival, and Cinequest Film Festival. Currently, Rae is the series producer for the MasterClass G.O.A.T. Original Series and is producing the feature film Surrender, starring Andrea Bang. Surrender was selected as one of Film Independent's Fast Track fellowship program's top 10 narrative fiction features and is slated for production in 2023.Website: https://www.dhrae.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenhrae/Nisei Film Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niseithefilm/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoannFilmwww.GaryScottThomas.com

Mac reviews the 13 film he saw at this years Cinequest Film Festival in Downtown San Jose, including films featuring Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller & Tim Blake Nelson.

In this episode, Budi sits down with Bob Krakow to talk about his career in teaching acting for screen. A graduate of Tufts University, Bob Krakower started his teaching career at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. Mentored by Conservatory Director Allen Fletcher, he was teaching first year graduate acting, directing projects, and given the job of Associate Director of Conservatory at the age of twenty-four.  He then went on to work in the same capacity with Mr. Fletcher at the National Theatre Conservatory.Soon after that, he took over the acting program at another landmark institution, the Tony Award winning Actors Theatre of Louisville, where he was a resident director for the company as well. He was one of the main creative forces behind ATL's Shorts Festivals, producing and/or directing over 100 projects, including world-premieres by Howard Korder, Lanford Wilson, Jane Anderson, Jane Martin, and many more.He served as Director of the Atlantic Theatre Company Acting School, running both the Professional and NYU Undergraduate Divisions. And along with Earle Gister, Lloyd Richards, J. Michael Miller, and others, is a founding faculty member of The Actor's Center in New York. He has been a guest teacher at Yale, Harvard, & NYU and created Screen Acting Programs at UNCSA and Juilliard, where he is currently teaching.In addition to his rich theatrical background, he spent a year learning the business side of acting from Susan Smith at her highly respected agency in New York and worked in film & television casting on several projects for ABC, MTV, Paramount, HBO, Nickelodeon, and others.As an on-camera director he has helmed multiple television episodes, and his documentary film “John Pinette: You Go Now” was selected as the opening night feature at the Cinequest Film Festival.For over thirty years, he has coached on countless film & television productions; hired by studios, networks, producers, writers, directors, and actors alike. Started in 1992, he teaches one of the longest ongoing acting classes in NYC. And whether he's working with students, celebrities, stand-ups, or actors, he does so with what Emmy Award Winning Director Michael Lembeck has called “the most passionate, kindest, and brightest approach I've ever seen.”Support the show2024 Audio Play Festival submissions "Sounds of Home"If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

I'm Josh Cooperman and this is another installment of Convo By Design presents WestEdge Wednesday, a look back at all of the incredible programming from the 2023 edition of the WestEdge Design Fair held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. These conversations were held on the stage designed by Marie Designs and presented by BR Home. This is part five in our series, entitled Rise of the Machines: How AI will Revolutionize the Design Industry. This conversation is moderated by yours truly and features Rachel Joy Victor, a designer, strategist, and worldbuilder, working with emergent technologies and mediums (XR, AI, web3) to create computational narrative, brand, and product experiences where systems & humans meet and Joshua Dawson, film director known for incorporating the built environment as an essential character in his films. In his body of work, termed "Speculative Climate Futures," he seamlessly melds CGI and live-action to explore water politics, resource extraction, and the impact of climate change on low-income communities of color. Dawson, a Master's graduate in Advanced Architectural Studies from the University of Southern California. Joshua's short films have premiered at festivals worldwide and have been showcased on platforms like Canal 180, the National Museum of Australia, and Vice Motherboard. Notably, his work has won the Jury Prize for Best Science Fiction Film at the Oscar-qualifying Cinequest Film Festival and a Core77 Design Award. Recently, Joshua was honored with a comprehensive profile in The New York Times and interviewed by the weather channel. Beyond his directorial role, Dawson extends his expertise as a World Builder and Conceptual Design consultant to Hollywood productions. Thank you to Convo By Design partners and sponsors ThermaSol, Moya Living and Design Hardware for making the podcast possible and thank you for listening and watching these episodes of the show. For links to all our partners, guests on this episode, WestEdge Design Fair, Marbe and BR Home. For those not familiar …   The Banana Republic lifestyle brand portfolio is known for delivering timeless ready-to-wear styles, and BR Home signals the brand's transformation into a leading destination for the modern explorer.  Expanding across living room, bedroom and dining room furniture as well as lighting, bedding, and home décor, BR Home showcases materials and craftsmanship from around the world, showcasing signature design details, warm, textural layers, natural materials and traditional production techniques. Please check the podcast show notes for links and you can find that at Convo By Design dot com and click the podcast tab. Thanks for watching and listening. Be well and take today first. - CXD

This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, host Gary Scott Thomas had a fascinating conversation with our guest, Darren Haruo Rae, a Japanese-American producer and director based in Los Angeles. Darren shares his journey from being a movie enthusiast to becoming an accomplished filmmaker.Darren's love for film was sparked by his father's passion for movies and his extensive laserdisc collection. Tune into this insightful episode where they also talked about assessing one's own work, learning by doing, understanding commercial filming vs. authentic performances, and much more!Filmmaking isn't just about what you see on screen; it's also about those behind-the-scenes heroes who make magic happen every day.In this Episode:The Genesis of a FilmmakerThe Academic Pursuit A Nostalgic Affair with PhysicalityInfluences Inspirations Behind-the-Scenes IntricaciesSelf-assessment and Growth The Art Of Compromise In Filmmaking    Directorial Philosophy  Casting Decisions And Actor Inputs   Persistence, Patience, and Timing Physical Fitness In CinemaRepresentation And Diversity  Respect For Personal Stories   The Importance Of Storytelling   Historical Events As Source Material  Remembering History Through FilmCultural Expectations And Screenwriting  Superhero Movies And Corporate Control Balancing Commercial Work With Personal Projects Dream Collaborations This episode is sponsored by:Reed Animal HospitalSterling Oak CabinetryAbout Darren:Darren Haruo Rae is a Japanese-American producer/director based in Los Angeles who co-founded the boutique production company Roann Films. He has directed high-profile commercials and branded content for clients such as Western Digital, Airbnb, and Cisco. Rae's directorial debut, Park Arcadia, garnered Best Screenplay at the 2014 International Film Festival Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles. His latest film, Nisei, inspired by his Japanese-American grandfather's WWII experiences in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, earned Best Drama and Audience Choice at the 2023 Poppy Jasper Film Festival and continues its festival circuit, screening at Indy Shorts by Heartland Film, LA Shorts International Film Festival, HollyShorts Film Festival, and Cinequest Film Festival. Currently, Rae is the series producer for the MasterClass G.O.A.T. Original Series and is producing the feature film Surrender, starring Andrea Bang. Surrender was selected as one of Film Independent's Fast Track fellowship program's top 10 narrative fiction features and is slated for production in 2023.Website: https://www.dhrae.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenhrae/Nisei Film Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niseithefilm/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoannFilms/www.GaryScottThomas.com

Nadine Crocker joins Jessica Kantor this week on Raising Cinephiles. She discusses her journey to directing Desperation Road, her approach to getting intimate performances and inspiring her son to direct. See Desperation Road in theaters and support a visionary director.  View the trailer here. Nadine Crocker is an award-winning director, writer, actress, and producer whose journey has been anything but conventional. An advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, she brings a sense of herself to anything she undertakes. Her second film, filmDesperation Road (Lionsgate), is a tale of struggle, revenge, and redemption and will be released in theaters and on demand on October 6th. The Southern noir thriller based on the novel of the same name by Michael Farris Smith is a labor of love for Crocker and stars Garrett Hedlund, Willa Fitzgerald, Mel Gibson, and Ryan Hurst.   Her first film, the award-winning independent feature Continue, is based on her true-life experience of surviving a suicide attempt when she was 23. Her intent was to make a film where she could not only tell her story but help others from taking their own lives. The film premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival and continues to play the festival circuit with an eye toward a theatrical release in the coming year. In addition to her work as a filmmaker, you may recognize Crocker from her acting work in Eli Roth's remake of Cabin Fever (with flesh falling off), playing Scorcher on CW's Supergirl, or as Juliet in Hallmark Channel-esque Rodeo & Juliet on Netflix.Movies Discussed include:The Sixth SenseBad SantaPulp FictionBarbieRequiem for a DreamGirl InterruptedWinter's BoneCléo from 5 to 7Point BreakDesperation RoadToy StoryCarsE.T.Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie New Episodes Every Wednesday!EPISODE CREDITS:Host, Producer, Editor: Jessica KantorBooker: Noelia MurphyBe sure to follow and tag Raising Cinephiles on Instagram

Episode #99 - Athenna Crosby, TV Host/Journalist, Actress, and Model Athenna Crosby devotes her time to inspiring young women and positively impacting the world through modeling, acting, and entertainment journalism. Her San Jose roots keep her grounded in her mission. She recalls, “[San Jose] is just a bunch of hard-working people who go to their nine to five and put food on the table for their families.”Pageantry called to Crosby after she discovered the significance of pageant competitions in her mother's native Venezuelan culture. Venezuelan women often utilize pageants to guide their families out of poverty. Crosby began participating in pageants at 14 and later won Miss California Teen, Miss Teen San Jose, and Miss Congeniality. Her experience in pageantry enabled her to create long-lasting friendships and connections. Currently, Crosby is the spokesperson for San Jose's Cinequest Film Festival. Her initial encounter with Cinequest was through a summer camp in high school hosted by the company, which resulted in one of her proudest successes. As Cinequest spokesperson, she spreads the word about the festival and the importance of film.Get your tickets and passes on cinequest.org and enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment at Cinequest's summertime film festival. @athennacrosby TV Host/Journalist @hotinhollywoodtv @cinequestorg @heartstringsstories Actress @kitinternationaltalent Model @therossagencyincHappening The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival August 15-30 CinequestOrg ________________________________ #Contentpicks #contentmag #film #cinematography #theater #actress #model #journalist #cinequest #siliconvalley  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/content-magazine/support

Join us as we talk to the Team behind TRUST – a Powerful award-winning film.  View the trailer here: https://youtu.be/UPy2EQACqWc On Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 8pm the LAJFF will have a Los Angeles premiere for the new feature film "TRUST" at the Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall in Beverly Hills. Tickets at $18.00.  The film centers around three siblings attempting to reconcile over their mother's death but are torn between mourning and greed. Family isn't all it's cracked up to be. The film is the winner of the Best Feature (New Visions) and Best Drama (Audience Award) | Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival 2022.   MEET JENNIFER LEVINSON Jennifer was selected as a 2020 TRIBECA NOW Participant at Tribeca Film Festival. Her written and produced content has amassed over 300 million views across BuzzFeed Video, VRScout, and CryptTV. Jennifer's writing portfolio includes branded work for Sony Pictures, Target, Rue21, and NatureMade, amongst others. As the first female staff-writer on the scripted show SOLVE, Jennifer wrote over ten viral episodes. In fact, her episode, "Poisoned Popstar," obtained over nine-million views. Jennifer prides herself on spotlighting dynamic, female characters. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Chapman University, and she's a graduate of Second City Conservatory. Her acting credits span across television, film, digital, and voiceover, and she's gained an international following on her social media platforms. Find Jennifer here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhearts247/ Website: https://www.thejenniferlevinson.com/   MEET ALMOG AVIDAN ANTONIR  Almog is an Israeli-born, LA-based writer/director with sensibilities for both the dramatic and the comedic. He received a BFA in Film Production from Chapman University. While in college, he co-founded the YouTube channel Almost Cool Films, featuring narrative shorts that have collectively garnered over 130K subscribers and millions of views. Following the success of the channel, Almog went on to direct commercials and original branded content for brands such as Toyota, Bud Light, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, and Invisalign, to name a few. Almog's films have screened at numerous international film festivals, including Academy-accredited LA Shorts Film Festival and Academy-accredited Nashville Film Festival. His PSA about gender non-conformity, “My Heroes”, was featured in AdWeek, CBS News, and BuzzFeed, among others. His horror-comedy short, “Teddy Bears Are For Lovers” was featured on Short Of The Week and Blumhouse-backed Crypt TV. “Teddy Bears,” the feature film, is currently in pre-production with a growing team that includes Gremlins' Joe Dante.  Almog recently directed his first feature film, Trust, in March, 2021. The film is a drama that tells the story of three siblings trying to cope with their mother's suicide, torn between mourning and greed. Trust is the winner of the “Best Feature: New Visions” Jury Award and “Best Feature: Drama” Audience Award at Cinequest Film Festival. The film is slated for a 2023 release. Find Almog here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almog.aa/ Website: https://www.almogaa.com/ Go see the movie:  Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival – 18 Years on the 18th of May. https://lajfilmfest.org/2023_film-selections/   PR Roz Wolf www.linkedin.com/in/rozwolfPR Twitter@RozWolfPR Instagram@RozWolfPR Facebook@RozWolfPR --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemakingpod/support

Michael Canzoniero is an award winning writer/director working out of his film studio MCM Creative in midtown Manhattan. Born in the Bronx, and raised on the east end of Long Island, Michael grew up obsessed with making movies alongside his cousin Marco Ricci. After attending the University of Notre Dame, where he had his first taste of Hollywood working as a production assistant on the iconic sports movie “Rudy”, Canzoniero was accepted to NYU Graduate Film, alma mater of his directing hero Martin Scorsese. But it was his apprenticeship of maverick indie filmmaker Abel Ferrara (King of New York, Bad Lieutenant) that he credits as the formative piece in learning to make his own highly personal, independent films. After Canzoniero's thesis film “Pishadoo” was awarded the Princess Grace award for the nation's best student film, Michael and his cousin Marco co-wrote and co-directed the popular 2009 SXSW comedy “The Marconi Bros.”. He followed this with several more comedic indie films starring his Tony-winning friend and frequent collaborator Dan Fogler (who recently portrayed Francis Coppola in Paramount's The Offer). In 2022, Canzoniero theatrically released his fifth feature “Making The Day” which had its premiere at Cinequest Film Festival and is now available on Amazon video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 6 of Volume 4 Greg talks life, love, the universe, and all things music with multi Emmy Award winning Actor & Producer MIKE MANNING!!!As an Emmy-winning actor, writer and producer, Mike Manning has demonstrated a wide range of talents as he's forged a career working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. On television, Manning is most known for his role in Disney's popular snowboarding movie "Cloud 9," on MTV's "Teen Wolf," as ‘The Manny' on NBC's popular drama series “This Is Us,” and playing bad boy ‘Charlie Dale' on NBC's "Days of Our Lives." Manning's other TV credits include "Hawaii Five-0" on CBS, "Major Crimes" on TNT, "Crash & Bernstein" on Disney XD, Tyler Perry's "The Haves and the Have Nots,” and a series regular role on the multiple Emmy-winning series "The Bay" on Amazon Prime and Peacock, for which Manning was also nominated for an Independent Series Award.As for film, Manning has been recognized for his noteworthy performances in the civil rights feature "Son of the South" executive produced by Oscar-winner Spike Lee, and the third installment of the faith-based blockbuster "God's Not Dead." Other notable film credits include the WWII drama "D-Day: Battle of Omaha Beach," "The Call" featuring Lin Shaye and Tobin Bell, and “Slapface” which won the Cinequest Film Festival in 2021.In addition, Mike is also a voiceover actor, working on shows like the Netflix worldwide hit "Money Heist," as the English voice of ‘Denver.' Manning has voiced dozens of characters in other hugely-popular Netflix productions, like "Lupin, "Unstoppable," “Generation 56K” and "Spectros."Growing up in Colorado, Manning showed an interest in stage acting at an early age, getting involved in high school productions such as "Oliver!" and "The Secret Garden." He has since performed at the Santa Monica Playhouse in productions like Lisa Visca's original "Climax" opposite Rae Dawn Chong, and later the lead role in "Raise Me Up.”In 2014, Mike executive produced the Showtime documentary "Kidnapped for Christ" alongside Tom DeSanto from the “X-Men” and “Transformers” franchises. That year, the New York Post referred to Manning as a "young actor becoming an up-and-coming producer to remember," and after co-founding his production company Chhibber Mann Productions, he's been creating meaningful content on both sides of the camera ever since. In 2022, Manning launched Lucky Mann Productions, aiming at continuing his producing endeavors.Mike executive produced the documentary "An Act of Love" with actress Pauley Perrette. He later produced "Lost in America," highlighting the stories of homeless youth around the country, featuring Halle Berry, Tiffany Haddish, Jewel and Rosario Dawson. Manning also helped produce "The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson," directed by Oscar-nominated David France, which was a Netflix Original after premiering at the Tribeca Film...

Today we discuss the latest trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and episode one of Game of Thrones: House of the  Dragon, plus a review of Orphan: First Kill and a wrap up of our coverage of the Cinequest Film Festival. Hilarity ensues!

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Anderson Cowan and Greg Srisavasdi preview the rest of August on this episode. Greg also reviews the new release Orphan: First Kill and Squeal. Plus Anderson reviews Bodies Bodies Bodies. After the episode, I interview Filmmaker Ryan David. His new feature Futra Days has its in-person premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival on August 20. The interview begins at (59:45)Greg also tries to get Anderson to give Hulu's The Bear a shot, but so far he's not budging!Atty's Antiques is on Facebook MarketplaceAnderson's email: anderson@andersoncowan.comGreg's email: editor@deepestdream.com & info@findyourfilms.comFor exclusive movie interviews/reviews, check out Greg's Deepest Dream YouTube Channel Rate/review CinemAddicts on Apple Podcasts!HAVE A CHAT WITH ANDY HERELinks to the promised CCP shorts are below.THE COLD COCKLE SHORTSRULES OF REDUCTIONMORMOANTHE CULT OF CARANOSubscribe to my Andersobn's Channel HereGROUPERS TRAILERPlease Give Groupers a Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score HerePlease Rate It on IMDB HereThe Jordan Harbinger ShowApple Best of 2018-Learn the stories, secrets & skills of the world's most fascinating pplListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Enthusiasm ProjectDeep dives exploring the world of what it means to be an independent creator.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Mac joins Cinequest CEO Halfdan Hussey for a discussion about the Cinequest Film Festival.The film festival returns August 16th through August 29th in San Jose & Campbell. Tickets & Info can be found at http://www.cinequest.org

Ryan David -Writer/Director  of the new film FUTRA DAYS.  FUTRA DAYS is having its worldwide premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival beginning on April 1 – 17th…https://www.cinequest.org/ Award-winning actor Andra Day and award winning writer/director Lee Daniels will be making virtual appearances at this festival…again the website is www.cinequest.org Futra Days film is a futuristic genre type film that's really about time travel, going forward and going backwards…Plus, there's also a love story intertwined as well.

We got another strange one in Fried Barry on this episode of How Awesome Is This!Fried Barry is a 2020 South African science fiction black comedy-horror film written and directed by Ryan Kruger. The film has its world premiere at the 2020 Cinequest Film Festival. The film stars Gary Green, Bianka Hartenstein, Sean Cameron Michael, Chanelle de Jager, Joey Cramer, and Jonathan Pienaar. The story follows a drug addict whose body is taken over by an alien, who goes on a joyride through Cape Town, South Africa.Support Our SponsorsIndie Merch Store - https://www.indiemerchstore.com use promo code JASTA10 at check outMartyrstore - https://martyrstore.net use code JJ10Seek and Strike - https://www.seekandstrike.com use code JASTA10The Mad Russian Apothecary - https://www.madrussianapothecary.com use code JASTA2Yodelta.com - https://yodelta.com/ use promo code GAS for 25% offSubscribe On GaS Digitalhttps://gasdigitalnetwork.com/gdn-show-channels/the-jasta-show/USE PROMO Code JASTA for a 7 day free trial.Follow Jamey On Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/jastaFollow The Show On Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/jameyjastahttps://www.instagram.com/jameyjasta/https://twitter.com/bmackayisrighthttps://www.instagram.com/bmackayisright/Musician, former television host, and podcaster Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed, Kingdom of Sorrow, Jasta and the former host of MTV's Headbanger's Ball) interviews your heroes every Monday and Thursday. The newest 20 episodes are always free, but if you want access to all the archives, watch live, chat live, access to the forums, and get the show a week before it comes out everywhere else - you can subscribe now at gasdigitalnetwork.com and use the code JASTASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - MAGNETISM (Book 6) British-born, Montreal-raised, New York City honed, JACQUELINE GAY WALLEY, under the pen name, Gay Walley, has published four novels, Strings Attached (finalist for the Capricorn and Pirate's Alley/Faulkner Award) The Erotic Fire of the Unattainable: Aphorisms on Art, Love, and the Vicissitudes of Life (finalist for Paris Book Award), Lost in Montreal, and Duet. Her award-winning play, Love, Genius and a Walk opened in New York City in 2013 and will open in London Fall of 2021. Her film, Erotic Fire of the Unattainable: Longing to be Found has been selected and shown in the 2020 virtual Brooklyn Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, Cinequest Film Festival and will show in American Fringe Festival in Paris in November 2021. She teaches writing privately in New York, as well as edits and ghostwrites. ABOUT THE BOOK VENUS AS SHE AGES COLLECTION, takes an unflinching female artist from youth to her late sixties. Alternatively witty, alternatively searing, the six novels feature artistic, free-spirited women, face existential issues. The collection is risky, literary, pushing boundaries in form, style and the exploration of the feminine psyche, following a female through situations that challenge and test her commitment to truth, beauty, love and freedom.

Directed by, written by and starring Colin Cunningham (“Falling Skies”, “Preacher”), Centigrade was the short film that could. Premiering in 2008, the film went on to win numerous awards, including the Cinequest Film Festival award for Best Narrative Short Film, which qualified it for an Oscar nomination. Originally conceived as a feature film, the short takes a segment from the script that works on its own. The story about a man (Cunningham) who wakes up to become the victim of a unique kind of justice is both intense and horrifying. Now the film makers are going to be bringing the full vision to life, and they want you to be a part of it! They have launched a Kickstarter campaign to get the ball rolling on the project. An official synopsis for the film teases a story about five locals linked by a dark secret, with a lone black pickup rolling into town to deliver karmic justice. If the short is anything to go by, we are going to be in for a treat and I can't wait to see it come to life. Recently, we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Colin about Centigrade and how you can get involved. We also talked about acting and directing, as well as some amazing stories from his career. Check it out, and make sure to visit Centigrademovie.com to learn more about the short film and the Kickstarter.

Our Hosts: Corinne Foxx - https://www.instagram.com/corinnefoxx/ (@corinnefoxx) Natalie McMillan - https://www.instagram.com/nataliemcm/ (@nataliemcm) What we're drinking: Sparkling Avaline Rose Meet Our Guest: Lauren Hammersley Melissa Bumstead http://www.parentsagainstssfl.com/ (www.parentsagainstSSFL.com) http://www.change.org/SantaSusana (www.change.org/SantaSusana) Documentary - https://www.inthedarkofthevalley.com/ (In The Dark of The Valley) INTRO Natalie compliments Corinne's "fun" nails. The two discuss how nails can uplift your mood! ABOUT OUR GUEST Lauren and Melissa met at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) when their daughters were both in treatment and realized they lived too close to each other- pediatric cancer is really rare. They kept meeting more neighbors whose children also had rare forms of pediatric cancer. They started Parents Against Santa Susana Field Lab after they learned that they all live within miles of one of the most contaminated sites in California- and has never been cleaned up. They are in the documentary “In The Dark Of The Valley,” which goes in depth about the situation at Santa Susana Field Lab and how they have been fighting to get it cleaned up.  “In The Dark of The Valley” has been screened at Cinequest Film Festival and Cleveland International Film Festival. TOPIC Tragedy and trauma are unavoidable, but we can choose how it defines us. This week, we talk to Lauren Hammersley and Melissa Bumstead about their experiences as mothers' of children with pediatric cancer and how they've turned their pain into power.  In this episode, we discuss: The dangerous nuclear leak at the Santa Susana Field Lab How we can advocate for our own health Lauren and Melissa's journeys as mothers of sick children Toxic positivity How to fight large corporations How to turn pain into power Why it's important to feel the weight of tragedy How to keep going when we can't move on END OF SHOW Corinne and Natalie introduce the Hottie of the Week: Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich Wine Rating: Sparkling Avaline Rose = 8.5/Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizen's Arrest. Corinne puts a Citizen's Arrest on Internet Companies, specifically Spectrum. Natalie puts on Citizen's Arrest on fitted sheets. If you have any questions or future episode ideas, feel free to DM us https://www.instagram.com/amidoingthisrightpod/ (@AmIDoingThisRightPod) or email us at amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.com Check out our new website: https://www.amidoingthisrightpod.com/ (amidoingthisrightpod.com) Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow! HELPFUL LINKS

Tonight we’re chatting with Ryan Kruger, director of Fried Barry, which comes to Shudder on May 7th.The film marks the feature debut for director Ryan Kruger following a string of celebrated shorts (including the original Fried Barry short that inspired this feature) and an award-winning career directing music videos in South Africa. In FRIED BARRY, an alien abducts a deadbeat and takes his body for a spin around the darker side of Cape Town. Fried Barry follows the story of a drug-addled degenerate who, after yet another bender, gets abducted by aliens. Barry takes a backseat as his alien visitor assumes control of his body and takes it for a joyride through Cape Town. What follows is an onslaught of drugs, sex and violence as Barry’s alien tourist enters the weird and wonderful world of humankind. The feature directorial debut from award-winning music video director Ryan Kruger and starring newcomer Gary Green, the genre pushing, acid-washed, sci-fi horror has been praised by critics and embraced by fans around the world. The film, which is a feature adaptation of Kruger’s acclaimed experimental short by the same name, is produced by James C. Williamson and Kruger and executive produced by Nicolai Fuglsig (12 Strong). Williamson shares a story credit with Kruger who serves as both writer and director. The expansive cast is led by Green alongside Bianka Hartenstein, Sean Cameron Michael (Shooter, Blood Drive), Chanelle de Jager (The Widow, Outlander), Joey Cramer (Flight of the Navigator) and Jonathan Pienaar (Blood Diamond, Roots). Fried Barry world premiered at the 2020 Cinequest Film Festival and went on to screen at celebrated festivals such as the prestigious Sitges International Film Festival, Fantasia International Film Festival, Grimmfest, and Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival, where it was awarded Best Actor.

Tonight we’re chatting with Ryan Kruger, director of Fried Barry, which comes to Shudder on May 7th.The film marks the feature debut for director Ryan Kruger following a string of celebrated shorts (including the original Fried Barry short that inspired this feature) and an award-winning career directing music videos in South Africa. In FRIED BARRY, an alien abducts a deadbeat and takes his body for a spin around the darker side of Cape Town. Fried Barry follows the story of a drug-addled degenerate who, after yet another bender, gets abducted by aliens. Barry takes a backseat as his alien visitor assumes control of his body and takes it for a joyride through Cape Town. What follows is an onslaught of drugs, sex and violence as Barry’s alien tourist enters the weird and wonderful world of humankind. The feature directorial debut from award-winning music video director Ryan Kruger and starring newcomer Gary Green, the genre pushing, acid-washed, sci-fi horror has been praised by critics and embraced by fans around the world. The film, which is a feature adaptation of Kruger’s acclaimed experimental short by the same name, is produced by James C. Williamson and Kruger and executive produced by Nicolai Fuglsig (12 Strong). Williamson shares a story credit with Kruger who serves as both writer and director. The expansive cast is led by Green alongside Bianka Hartenstein, Sean Cameron Michael (Shooter, Blood Drive), Chanelle de Jager (The Widow, Outlander), Joey Cramer (Flight of the Navigator) and Jonathan Pienaar (Blood Diamond, Roots). Fried Barry world premiered at the 2020 Cinequest Film Festival and went on to screen at celebrated festivals such as the prestigious Sitges International Film Festival, Fantasia International Film Festival, Grimmfest, and Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival, where it was awarded Best Actor.

My mission is to empower you, whether you're an actor, comedian, or filmmaker, to go after your creative dreams and do what you love. I believe your voice, your spark of passion, matters, and your desire to create work on screen is so valuable. Life's too short to not do the thing you love. That's why I created Spark to Screen. Spark to Screen is about how to transform your spark of passion for film, acting, or comedy into successfully creating work your friends, family, or millions, can watch on screen. It's about fulfilling your creative dreams and allowing yourself to believe that you are enough. As a mental health therapist, comedian, and an actor, I'll share my experience of overcoming limiting beliefs to help empower you to overcome yours, because I know you are enough! Cuz, we all are. We'll also be interviewing people who have experienced success reaching the next level of their entertainment careers. Want to make a movie, but don't know how? Want to be on SNL, but nervous to take an improv class? How about make a successful youtube channel? This podcast is for you! I want to help you believe in your dreams and act in alignment with them, because it's all possible. Every week we're going to be talking to people who have experienced success in the entertainment industry to help mine their experience for nuggets of gold to apply to our own lives. I'm gonna share the ups and downs of my creative journey, give you that sweet sweet therapist perspective to help your goals feel healthy and achievable, and top it off with some light-hearted lolz (L-O-L-Z). My name is Emma Bridges, I'm so glad you're here! Welcome Becky Scott to the podcast! Becky wrote and co-directed her first feature film ASKING FOR IT, which premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival in March 2020, and is now available on Amazon Prime. Asking for it is about a journalist who takes justice into her own hands when her internet stalker walks free from the law. Becky has an amazing story where she went from covering pop-culture for a digital journalism site in Manhattan and had to leave her job due to a medical condition that prevented her from typing. She pivoted to screenwriting (using voice to text) and directing a feature film she wrote in two weeks. And her movie is SO GOOD. You have to watch it. So excited to have her. The Free Manifest Your Dream Career Masterclass: https://fb.me/e/2blSI8VHP The facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sparktoscreen DM me on instagram: emma.abridged --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/emma-bridges0/message

An exciting and innovative new voice boldly and loudly announces their arrival, with director Nicholas Woods thrilling sophomore feature ECHOES OF VIOLENCE, World Premiere at the 2021 CINEQUEST Film Festival) the story of an immigrant who travels from Sedona to Los Angeles to seek revenge against the immigration lawyer who ruined her life. Starring Michaella Russell (Netflix's Agent), Chase Cargill (Long Story Short), Heston Horwin (Rock Steady Row), Sam Anderson (ABC's Lost, FX's Justified) and Frank Oz (Star Wars, Knives Out). Director, producer and writer Nicholas Woods (The Axiom, The Good Fight) joins us to talk about his double-cross, film noir thriller, the very talented ensemble cast and how the risky creative choices he made in the heat of the Arizona desert paid off. facebook.com/nicholaswoods instagram.com/echoesofviolence

Talia Lugacy, director and co-writer of This Is Not A War Story, drops by the podcast to discuss the film's upcoming release.  A collaborate work between Talia, her cast and crew, and a group of anti-war veterans, the film takes to task many of the conventional and stereotypical tropes that are associated with veteran portrayals in films and television. The film will be screened this upcoming weekend on Sunday, March 28 at 5:00pm, at the Cinequest Film Festival, followed by a Q&A with Talia, executive producer Rosario Dawson, actor Sam Adegoke, and veteran / About Face member Eli Wright. "THIS IS NOT A WAR STORY tracks a ragtag group of combat veterans in New York whose anti-war art, poetry and papermaking keep them together, despite the spectre of their friend’s suicide and the ever-crystalizing fact that healing from war is sometimes an impossible mission." Talia Lugacy co-wrote and directed the feature film "Descent" starring Rosario Dawson, which premiered in competition at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released theatrically by Warner Independent. Despite an NC-17 rating "Descent" was championed by The New York Times as "essential to see, a vividness never seen in an American film." Talia is a full-time Assistant Professor of Screen Studies at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, The New School, in NYC. She is also a member of the Actors Studio Playwrights & Directors Unit, and began studying filmmaking at NYU Tisch at the age of 15. She has directed numerous short films as well as directed environmental PSAs with Frack Action, Water Defense, Mark Ruffalo and Food & Water Watch. Let me guess.  You're enjoying the show so much, you'd like to leave us a review?!  Click here for Stitcher.  Click here for Apple Podcasts.  Click here for our Facebook page.  Alternatively, you can click here: https://lovethepodcast.com/fortressonahill Email us at fortressonahill@gmail.com Check out our t-shirt store on Spreadshirt.com Not a contributor on Patreon? You're missing out on amazing bonus content! Sign up to be one of our patrons today! - www.patreon.com/fortressonahill A special thanks to our Patreon honorary producers - Will Ahrens, Fahim Shirazee, James O'Barr, Adam Bellows, Eric Phillips, Paul Appell, Julie Dupris, Thomas Benson,  Janet Hanson, Tristan Oliver, Daniel Fleming, Michael Caron, Zach H, Ren Jacob, Howard Reynolds, Why I am Antiwar Podcast, Kenneth Cordasco, Korgoth, and the Statist Quo Podcast.  You all are the engine that helps us power the podcast.  Thank you so much!!! Not up for something recurring like Patreon, but want to give a couple bucks?!  Visit Paypal.me/fortressonahill to contribute!! Fortress On A Hill is hosted, written, and produced by Chris 'Henri' Henrikson, Danny Sjursen, and Keagan Miller. Intro / outro music "Fortress on a hill" written and performed by Clifton Hicks.  Clifton's Bandcamp page; Clifton's Patreon page Cover and website art designed by Brian K. Wyatt Jr. of B-EZ Graphix Multimedia Marketing Agency in Tallehassee, FL Note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts alone, expressed in an unofficial capacity, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

Nicholas Woods is the writer/director of Echoes of Violence, a crime/drama/thriller film about an immigrant traveling from Sedona,AZ to Los Angeles looking for revenge upon the immigration lawyer who ruined her life. The film is premiering at Cinequest Film Festival, tickets available now. The film can be seen at Cinequest Film Festival: creatics.org/cinejoy/moviepage/140436#!#pills-all Instagram: nicholaswoods.co@gmail.com

From neuroscience labs to church pews, filmmaker Alex Liu's "A Sexplanation" features provocative conversations with psychologists, sex researchers—and even a Jesuit priest. With humor and grit, Alex takes audiences on a playful, heartfelt journey from a shame-filled past to a happier, healthier future. The film recently premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival an Official Selection at the American Documentary & Animation Film Festival. www.Asexplanation.com And our second guest is best-selling author  Author Erica Engelhaupf has written this illuminating collection of grisly true science stories. Erica is also the writer of National Geographic’s highly acclaimed Gory Details blog, shares the answers to these questions and many more. Gory Details: Adventures From the Dark Side of Science explores the strange and shocking realities of our minds, our bodies and our universe, taking readers on a fascinating tour through overlooked but astonishing aspects of biology, anatomy, nature and more. Blending humor and real science, Engelhaupt shares captivating stories and intriguing research that will alter the way readers view the world. From murderous meerkats to a behind-the-scenes look at maggot farming, Gory Details features top-notch reporting, interviews with leading scientists and a healthy dose of wit. 

#Cinequest - Interview w/ "Echos Of Violence" Actress Michaella Russell, & Writer/Director Nicholas Woods. Movie that debut during the Cinequest Film Festival 2021.

#Cinequest 2021 - Interview w/ "Icon" actors Parker Padgett, & Devon Hales / Writer & Director Tony Ahedo. Movie that debut during the Cinequest Film Festival 2021.

We last spoke with Greg back in August about his book, The Beginning Or The End, and this week, Greg returns to the show to discuss his latest must-see documentary called, Atomic Cover-up, based on his book of the same name, premiering March 20-30 in the Cinequest Film Festival. Meanwhile, Greg weighed in on the movie MANK with an editorial in the New York Times, and he's also busy publishing a daily newsletter called Between Rock And A Hard Place – gregmitchell.substack.com. Meanwhile, if you like what you hear today, don't forget to subscribe to our bonus content at patreon.com/bobcescashow.

It's a busy episode of #BTLRadioShow as we're talking Oscar nominations, plus. . . ALEXANDRA LORETH and KEVIN PONTUTI are live talking about their new film making its world premiere at the virtual Cinequest Film Festival, THE YELLOW WALLPAPER. Mesmerizing and hypnotic, the film dazzles with its meticulous and methodical sound design and rich cinematography. Take a listen as we dive into not only the excitement and anticipation of a world premiere but "the making of" THE YELLOW WALLPAPER, starting with the challenges of adapting this acclaimed gothic feminist horror story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman which essentially takes place in the mind of the protagonist, giving a fully tapestried identity to her, and then crafting meticulous tactical visuals that bring the story to life. In addition to discussing the stunning and metaphoric visual design both from a cinematographic and production design standpoint, we delve into the use of sound and the film's overall soundscape, all of which fuel the pacing as it progressively spirals into frenzied intensity. This is definitely one of my "Must See Films" of 2021! And then RYAN BARTON-GRIMLEY is back with us talking about one of my indie faves of 2020, HAWK & REV: VAMPIRE SLAYERS, which now has distribution and is available on VOD and DVD. While everyone will enjoy Ryan's neverending amiability and sense of humor, filmmakers, in particular, will appreciate some of Ryan's pearls of wisdom on making the "lo budget/no budget/micro budget" indie and the challenges to anticipate when trying to get the film to market. Some valuable lessons to be learned today. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Raj Krishna – The Reunited States of AmericaYes, Virginia (and the Other 49 States) – There IS a Sane and Sacred CenterAired Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM ESTInterview with “Reunited States of America” Film Maker Raj Krishna“We need more visionaries and fewer divisionaries.” — Swami BeyondanandaIn the wake of the most contentious presidential election of our lifetime… there has indeed been an awakening.There has been a subtle yet world-changing shift toward what we are calling political climate change – warmer hearts and cooler heads. Even in selecting Biden over Trump, there was an affirmation of the politics of connection and collaboration over the politics of domination and separation.This politics of unity cannot pretend we all agree. Rather it involves finding ways to turn the dueling dualities of progressive and conservative into dynamic duo dance partners. In November, we interviewed transpartisan visionary and activist Mark Gerzon about a new documentary based on his book, The Reunited States Of America: How to Bridge The Partisan Divide.Mark served as a consulting producer and also appears in the film. It is directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Raj Krishna. It features Steven Olikara, of the Millennial Action Project; Greg Orman, an independent politician who ran for Governor of Kansas in 2018; and David and Erin Leaverton, who took a road trip to all fifty states with their three kids in an RV in an effort to understand why our nation was hurting.The documentary was produced by Van Jones and Megan McCain, a Democrat and a Republican. The film was well-received both at the Cinequest Film Festival and the Atlanta DocuFest and the United Nations Association Film Festival.The film was released last month – we have a link on the Wiki Politiki page for this interview – and we are delighted to have the producer of that film, Raj Krishna, as our guest today.Raj Krishna is the founder of California Studios, a Silicon Valley-based development company focused on producing content exploring international stories and social justice issues. Raj sold his first short film My ‘Friend’ Mick to ShortsTV in 2019; his India-based film Knock Knock Knock was sold to Mubi in 2020; his directorial debut film Padmavyuha premiered as the opening night gala film at the International Indian Film Festival of Toronto (IIFFT) in August 2020; and his documentary project, The Reunited States, will be released in 2021.If you are curious about the bridges being built for cooperation, collaboration and functionality, please join us this Tuesday, February 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.Watch the film here: https://reunitedstates.tv/watchWatch the FREE Red and Blue Carpet Premiere event here: https://youtu.be/gqEKXp7YiHMSupport Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/#RajKrishna #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki

Dan Levy Dagerman and Selina Ringel have a production company called TWO HANDS PRODUCTIONS. They also filmed a FEATURE FILM during quarantine. Selina Ringel is an award winning Producer, Casting Director, and a Writer. Dan directed their first feature film THE BEST PEOPLE which is currently being sold worldwide by Shoreline Entertainment and distributed domestically by Samuel Goldwyn Films. It premiered at the 2018 Cinequest Film Festival. We talk about filming during #quarantine, how to roll with the punches and completely change and adapt your #featurefilm to the current landscape.   http://www.2handsproductions.com #hollywood #diversity #filmmaker #director #producer #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #filmfestival #romanticcomedy #comedy 

Michael Rabehl the Programming Director of the Cinequest Film Festival joins Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan to discuss a story Fincher and Sorkin's collaboration "The Social Network" from 2010. In a slew of great young actors who is the best? Is this Sorkin or Fincher's film? How much is true... AND what IS truth? Is Sorkin obsessed with Citizen Kane? What about Reznor's score? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast.  "The Social Network" on IMDb  Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve Mazan on Instagram Home of Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan  

An extra special episode where playwright A.J. Bermudez and her cast read "Spinning the Record" from Exposition Review's Act / Break issue. Read the issue free online at: http://expositionreview.com/issues/ About the Readers: A. J. Bermudez is a writer and director based in Los Angeles, California. Her work has been featured at the Yale Center for British Art, the National Winter Playwrights Retreat, and the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. She is a National Merit Scholar, recipient of the Jameson Prize, a Writer’s Digest National Award Winner, winner of the 2017 Cinequest Film Festival screenwriting competition. She is the artistic director of The American Playbook, co-host of the podcast Two-Person Book Club, and was recently named one of the ISA’s Top 25 Writers to Watch in 2019. If that’s not enough for you, Bermudez is also a former boxer and EMT. Get ready to have her knock your socks off. ELIE - Hyojin Park CAMERON - Paul Pryce ANDY - Max Roll STAGE DIRECTIONS - A. J. Bermudez Thank you to Alexander Blu for intro and outro music, and the generous donations from our supporters that allow us to pay our authors. Exposition Review is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Hosted by Laura Rensing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exposition-review/support

STACEY MALTIN Stacey wrote, produced, and starred in her first feature film “Landing Up” through her production company Bold Compass Films. It premiered at Dances With Films in Los Angeles and she picked up a Best Actress as well as Best Feature nomination. Her short film "Stronger Together" was recently acquired by Shoreline Entertainment after having it's world premiere at NewFest and her short film "Head" is streaming on REVRY. Her work has further screened at Cinequest Film Festival, Rotterdam International Film Festival, Flicker's Rhode Island, ITVfest, and more. The script she penned, “The Other Side” was selected by the screenwriting website THE BLACK LIST as a Top 10 Finalist in the Hasty Pudding Fellowship for a screenwriter focusing on satire and social commentary. That script was further selected to be a part of the Black List Table Reads series and was produced as a podcast starring Darren Criss, Eddie Kaye Thomas, and Jerry Adler. She is currently creating a new provocative series called LINKED (Cinequest 19') and is in the midst of filming "Triple Threat" her first feature as a director. She is also in development on the feature film version of HEAD (Outfest Screenwriting Lab finalist). She is the co-founder of production company Besties Make Movies with close collaborator Magarita Zhitnikova and WIWU Productions with her husband and partner Dani Tenenbaum. https://www.staceylmaltin.com/ MARGARITA ZHITNIKOVA I was born in Stalingrad, Russia and I'm fluent in my native language. My family came over to the states as Jewish refugees when I was six. We moved to Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, of course, & I've been stomping the streets of NYC ever since. I love to take on roles that break societal norms, help expose new points of view, & make difficult subjects approachable. I started the company Besties Make Movies with my bestie. We've got a pilot along with several short films coming out of post production, two of which I wrote & star in. I'm currently in an ongoing class at The Studio Act under the instruction of Brad Calcaterra - who also plays a role in my film 2 WEEKS! I love the usual bad ass things like archery, walking a lot because I hate the subway, giving my dogs strange haircuts and pretending that I'm Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Currently, I'm filming the lead role of Maggie in the feature film TRIPLE THREAT, judging films for the Revolution Me Film Festival, & doing the festival circuit with my film JONES. http://marzyhart.com/ Have a story? Email coronachronicles.ny@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coronachronicles/support

Welcome to Season 2 with Episode 2! Episodes 1 and 2 both released the same day all about the new film Groupers. Episode 1 featured the leading actress from Groupers and this episode follows with the screenwriter and director of the film-Anderson Cowan! Learn all about the making of the film and what Anderson's true intentions were while writing the script.   Groupers is a film centers around two all-American high school jocks Brad and Dylan (Peter Mayer-Klepchick and Cameron Duckett) who are out for a night on the town when they are approached by the beautiful and seductive Meg (Nicole Dambro) at a local bar. Ready for what they hope will be a night to remember, the guys are subsequently kidnapped, drugged and awaken tied up face to face in an abandoned pool in the middle of nowhere. Absurdity and insanity ensue as we learn that Orin (Jesse Pudles), Meg’s overly flamboyant brother has been the target of Brad and Dylan’s homophobic bullying and that Meg is actually a grad student who plans to perform a psychological and somewhat sadistic experiment on them as part of her thesis, which poses the question, “is homosexuality a choice”.The Cinequest Film Festival referred to the film in its 2018 line up as “a rare, highly original, and super-charged dark comedy that will keep you guessing and contemplating the provocative, yet crucial themes at its essence”. Hollywood and Beyond Podcast - Created, Produced, Edited, Guests Booked by, and Hosted by actor/writer: Steven Brittingham Hollywood and Beyond Theme by: Dario Saraceno Available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Podbean, Google Play, Stitcher, Tune In and more Try listening via wireless Bluetooth speakers, PC speakers or Apple CarPlay for ultimate sound results! Contact Steven at anytime: hollywoodandbeyondshow@gmail.com "Meaningful Interviews" 

My guest on this week’s episode is Colin West who wrote, directed and produced his latest short film Here & Beyond (2019) starring Greg Lucy, Christine Kellogg-Darrin and Laurel Porter. The film has screened at the Cinequest Film Festival, Miami Science Fiction Film Festival and NewFilmmakers LA and many more! We jumped into Colin’s film festival experience, how he got into filmmaking via email from director Darren Aronofsky, working with screen legend Stacy Keach and the future of streaming services. You can follow and check out Colin’s short films @ Vimeo https://vimeo.com/cwestmcdonald right now!

Michael Dominic and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the ethics of cinéma vérité filmmaking, different versions of truth, poverty and white western development, empathy, curiosity and why the little things matter.Trailer Synopsis On March 17th 2019 Clean Hands won the BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE jury award at the Cinequest Film Festival by a unanimous decision, “CLEAN HANDS represents passionate filmmaking; Intimate and powerful, it is a timely film that speaks to what is happening in central America and takes you places you don’t expect.” Shot over the course of seven years in Nicaragua, Clean Hands is a feature-length fly-on-the-wall cinéma vérité which tells the remarkable, riveting story of the Lopez family surviving against the backdrop of Central America’s largest garbage dump, La Chureca and beyond. It is about family, extreme poverty, the hope and innocence of children, rescue and salvation, and the challenges we all face. The four Lopez children are ages 6 to 10 when we first meet them. They have never been to school. They cannot read or write. They are kids, prone to mischief and silliness. They rely on each other as siblings, playmates, companions, and friends. Unlike their parents, they don’t fully grasp what they don’t have. La Chureca is the only life, and only world, they’ve ever known.Clean Hands is a powerful story of real human drama. There is struggle, togetherness, liberation, and challenge.Biography: Michael Dominic is a multi-award winning documentary filmmaker and photographer from New York City. In the last decade he dedicated his life to making work that has a social conscience. His objective for his work is truth, to show what lies beneath the surface or out of sight.Before Clean Hands, he made several other films; most notably the feature length documentary, Sunshine Hotel and the narrative short Tulips for Daisy. Sunshine Hotel won three Best Documentary awards and was nominated for another dozen or so. After Sunshine Hotel’s run of almost thirty film festivals it ran on national US television for two years on Sundance Channel. Tulips for Daisy was also nominated for several awards including a nomination from the Akira Kurosawa Memorial Short Film Competition. His tenure as a photojournalist took him around the globe. His work has appeared in dozens of outlets including The Sunday Telegraph, The Tribune De Geneve, France-Amérique, The New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, Playboy, Redbook, Le Figaro, Le Parisien, Bilan, Chåtelaine, L’actualité, ABCNews.com, CBSnews.com, MSN.com, Jet, Fashion TV, Sundance Channel, MTV, VIVA, as well as others.He studied film at The School of Visual arts in New York City from 1990 to 1994. At the same time he worked for Annie Leibovitz as an intern and photo assistant.He currently lives in Jackson Heights, Queens New York with his wife Ting.Image Copyright: Michael Dominic and Broadway Bill Productions. Used with permission.Music Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission.For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode, I have Writer and Director Nathan Catucci.  Nathan's first feature film, "Impossible Monsters", premiers this Satuday, March 9th at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose. I rarely go back and watch a film twice when prepping to record shows, but "Impossible Monsters" is such a fun, twisted thriller that I wanted to make sure that I didn't miss anything. "Impossible Monsters" follows an ambitious professor who gets caught up in the murder of a participant in his sleep study, as the line between dreams and reality blur.  On the episode I talked with Nathan about about the idea for "Impossible Monsters" came about, dealing with his own sleep paralysis, the intense paitings in the film, how the production design fit in with the story, casting, and so much more.  A huge Thanks to Nathan Catucci for taking the time to join me on the podcast. Make sure to follow "Impossible Monsters" on all of the sites listed at www.onthemicpodcast.com to know when it's playing near you. Don't miss it's premier this Saturday at Cinequest!  Thanks, Nathan!  Enjoy the episode.   

Stunningly lensed and invoking the very best of cinema vérité, director Michael Dominic (SUNSHINE HOTEL) brings his newest feature documentary CLEAN HANDS to the Cinequest Film Festival for a much anticipated world premiere. Shot over the course of seven years (2011-2018) in Nicaragua, Clean Hands is a feature-length documentary which tells the remarkable, riveting story of the Lopez family surviving against the backdrop of Central America’s largest garbage dump, La Chureca and beyond. It is about family, extreme poverty, the hope and innocence of children, rescue and salvation, and the challenges we all face. This is a slice of life that is rarely seen. Director Michael Dominic stops by for a conversation on how crushing poverty impacts multiple generations and the daunting challenges people face in breaking the poverty cycle. For news and updates go to: cleanhandsmovie.com Festival screening dates at Cinequest: Century 20 Redwood City - Screen 1 Saturday, March 9 @ 3:15 PM Century 20 Redwood City - Screen 17 Sunday, March 10 @ 4:35 PM 3Below Wednesday, March 13 @ 1:40 PM Social Media: facebook.com/cleanhandsmovie twitter.com/CleanHandsFilm instagram.com/mdominic

Mining country in Appalachia has been declared The Devilʼs Playground. A close-knit group of veteran miners, all friends and family, commence what would bea normal dayʼs work -- except today a rookie, the son of one of our veterans and the god-son of the Section Leader, joins them, 18 year-old Ryan. With ever-growing safety concerns at the mine, Zeke (Section Leader and long time coal mining veteran), struggles with the correct course of action, weighing on one hand the safety of his men, and on the other, the need to earn a steady wage in an economically depressed region. Today, however, fate takes matters into its own hands when a huge methane explosion rips through the mine. Smoke engulfs the men, forcing them to rely on nothing more than, brains, brawn and faulty self-rescuers (oxygen tanks that afford them one hour of air). MINE 9 is the story of the struggle for survival against all odds; men trapped in hell as the result of exploitation, greed and circumstance. Director Edward Mensore’s  intense new action/thriller MINE 9 will have its' World premiere at the 2019 Cinequest Film Festival, running March 5-17th, 2019 in San Jose, California.  MINE 9 is Edward Mensore’s second feature film.  Eddie Mensore joins us to talk about his rivet, harrowing film about bravery in the face of insurmountable odds and the devotion of the men and women to a way of life. For news and updates go to: mine9movie.com Festival screening dates at Cinequest: 3Below Friday, Mar 8 @ 7:00 PM 3Below Monday, Mar 11 @ 7:05 PM Century 20 Redwood City #17 Tuesday, Mar 12 @ 6:15 PM Century 20 Redwood City #2 Thursday, Mar 14 @ 5:00 PM Social Media facebook.com/mine9movie twitter.com/Mine9movie instagram.com/mine9movie

On the show today we have Screenwriter, Amanda Bermudez. Amanda J. Bermudez is an award-winning writer and filmmaker. Her past works include The Face of the Earth, Hunt, and an adaptation of W.H. Auden's The Sea and the Mirror.  She is a National Merit Scholar, recipient of the Jameson Prize, a Writer's Digest National Award Winner, nominee for the Spotlight Culture & Heritage Award, winner of the 2017 Cinequest Film Festival writing competition, and was named one of the Top 100 Emerging Screenwriters in 2017. Her first solo-written feature film, Blood, Sweat, and Lies premiered earlier this year. Please enjoy this conversation with writer Amanda Bermudez and to learn more about Bonsai's role in independent film visit us at https://bonsai.film. Listen+Subscribe+Rate = Love  Enjoy! Questions or Comments? Reach out to us at contact@bonsai.film or on social and the web at https://linktr.ee/BonsaiCreative #MAKEIT   Links: Website Instagram Twitter   Cinequest festival Sharp Objects (tv mini series) Paul Giamatti (actor) U.S. National Library of Medicine Joshua Bermudez (actor) Lynne Ramsay (director) You Were Never Really Here (film) IMDb Pro Final Draft screenwriting softwar Writer Duet screenwriting software Highland screenwriting software Celtx screenwriting software Fade In screenwriting software No Film School John August (screenwriting resources)  

James Morosini was born in Tampa FL and raised in Boston MA. After graduating USC's School of Cinematic Arts, James went on to book the lead in a Tim Robbins produced Comedy Central pilot, Ultimate Ultimate. From there, he's starred on multiple seasons of FX's American Horror Story, Feud, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Criminal Minds, Lethal Weapon, Son of Zorn, Loosely Exactly Nicole, and many others.In 2017 James independently produced his first feature film which he co-wrote and directed entitled Threesomething. The film made its world premiere to sold out audiences at the 2018 Cinequest Film Festival after a teaser went viral with over 8 million views. Pre-Show Notes-- Why Are So Many Wannabe Screenwriters Getting Scammed?-- A new found footage horror movie written and directed by Marcus Harben, Produced by Steve and Tracy Jarvis and Giles Alderson and exec produced by Allan Niblo. Now in production. LIKE their Facebook page below; — Want to help me make a short trailer project?The weather is finally getting nice in Philly, and I'm finally going to make something again.I'm aiming for a September/October 2018 shoot date for a fun, fake trailer project here in the Philly area. I'll be looking for actors, a location manager, and a few other key crew roles.If you're interested in helping shoot me an email, Dave@DaveBullis.com and put Fake Trailer Project in the subject line.If you want to help in others ways;— Use my Fiverr Affiliate Linkhttp://www.fiverr.com/s2/0d903cb1ec — Use My Amazon Affiliate Linkhttps://www.amazon.com/?tag=ff04-20— Use my Black Box  Affiliate link— Share the Podcast on Social Mediahttp://Twitter.com/DBPodcast -- [00:01:29] - We just hit our 2nd Youtube milestone by reaching over 1,000 Subscribers. Thank you!!! Haven't subscribed yet? Click HERE — Quentin Tarantino Writing Masterclass (A collection of advice)Over 99,000 views, over 2,800 thumbs up, and a ton of great feedback.This is a video I edited together from various Tarantino writing advice I've heard over the years. Please let me know what you think of it. MORE FREE STUFF:— Backstage –  Use code dbcast at checkout when posting a casting call for a FREE basic listing— Dave Bullis Podcast Filmmakers Group on Facebook – a FREE filmmaking group I made on Facebook. — Shopping on Amazon? Please use my Amazon affiliate link  and/or Ebay affiliate link(simply click and shop as normal) as it greatly helps out the podcast. Thank you! Show Notes-- [00:02:56] - Going to film school - USC Cinematic School of the Arts-- [00:06:46]  - Scenes from A Marriage - is a 1973 Swedish Television miniseries written and directed by Ingmar Bergman and starring Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson. The story explores the disintegration of the marriage between Marianne, a family lawyer specializing in divorce, and Johan, spanning a period of 10 years. Bergman's teleplay draws on his own experiences, including his relationship with Ullmann. It was shot on a small budget in Stockholm and Fårö in 1972.-- [00:15:29] - Big crew vs Small Crew/ Look vs Feel-- [00:28:48] - American Horror Story - American Horror Story is an American anthology horror television series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. Each season is conceived as a self-contained miniseries, following a different set of characters and settings, and a storyline with its own "beginning, middle, and end."-- [00:32:31] - Can You Really Fake it Til You Make It?-- [00:37:33] - Working with Crypt TVCrypt TV - Crypt TV is an entertainment company founded by Jack Davis and Eli Roth in 2015 and backed by Jason Blum and Blumhouse Productions.-- [00:47:41] - Are Screenwriting books worth anything?- Q&A: James Morosini via Go Into the Story blogHow to Write a Movie in 21 DaysStory90 Day Screenplay by Al Watt -- [01:01:16] - Threesomething - When a threesome takes an unexpected turn, three horny friends lose their minds and find love... or something like it PREORDER NOW!! https://bit.ly/2LymHuX-- [01:12:10] - Worst on Set Experience-- [01:17:42] - Parting ThoughtsContactJames Morosini— Official Site-- Twitter-- Instagram-- Vimeo-- IMDBDave Bullis— Official Site— Youtube— Twitter— Instagram— Facebook— Stage 32— LetterboxdSupport the Podcast1. Sign Up for Dave's email list2. Rate the Podcast on iTunes3. Shop on Amazon with my link4. Shop on Ebay with my link5. Use my Blackbox Affiliate linkSubscribe to the Podcast— Podbean — iTunes — Stitcher

On today's episode I talk to Josh Ruben. Josh is a 5-time Webby award winning actor, writer, and director, best known for appearing in and/or directing thousands of shorts for comedy megasite, CollegeHumor. Josh's podcast, The Mindhouse, is a part of fellow CollegeHumor alums Jake & Amir’s HeadGum network, and as an actor, he appeared opposite Adam Devine in Season 3 of "Adam Devine’s House Party" on Comedy Central, as the son of Chris Elliott and Amy Sedaris in Go90's "Thanksgiving" and co-stars in feature indie, "What Children Do", an official selection of the 2017 Cinequest Film Festival. Josh is also one of the founding producers of The Woodstock Comedy Festival, a non-profit event in his home town of Woodstock, New York, which donates all proceeds to the fight against domestic violence and human trafficking. Most recently, Josh directed the  Netflix action/comedy series, "The Green Beret's Guide To Surviving: The Apocalypse" executive produced by Matt Damon & Peter Berg. This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter.

Cinequest has led the world in its showcase and implementation of the innovations that have revolutionized film making, exhibition and distribution. Over 100,000 attend CQFF, yet the three-block proximity of its state-of-the-art venues along with Cinequest’s renowned hospitality, makes the festival experience as warm and personal as it is electrifying. Cinequest presents over 90 World and U.S. premieres with groundbreaking innovations by 700+ participating filmmakers from over 50 countries each year. Set in the home of the world’s most influential media technology companies (Apple, Cisco, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, LinkedIn etc.) CQFF showcases premier films, renowned and emerging artists, and breakthrough technology—empowering global connectivity between creators, innovators and audiences. Michael Rabehl has been a member of the Cinequest team since 1994. As the Director of Programming he manages the film selection process for the festival and supervises the programming teams to create a world class line up of films and guests every year. In his role as the Associate Director he is directly involved with the strategic planning of the festival. Michael joins us to talk about the 2018 Conquest film and virtual reality line-up. For news and updates go to: cinequest.org Cinequest Film and Virtual Reality Film Festival February 27 – March 11, 2018

Geeta Malik received her Master of Fine Arts from UCLA’s graduate film program in directing. She wrote and directed the viral narrative short, Aunty Gs, which earned a College Television Award (a “student Emmy”) in comedy production from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Her short film, Beast, played at Method Fest and the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. Geeta is a recipient of the Edie and Lew Wasserman Film Production Award, the Coppel Screenwriting Award and the Jack Nicholson Distinguished Director Award. Geeta’s first feature film, Troublemaker, premiered at the 2011 Cinequest Film Festival, and was distributed by Asian Crush. In 2012, Geeta was a finalist for the ABC/Disney Directing Fellowship. She was a Film Independent Project Involve Fellow for 2013 – 2014. Her most recent short film, Shameless, has played at over 15 festivals, including the Sedona Film Festival, and won the jury award for best comedy at the Long Beach QFilm Festival. Geeta is a winner of the 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting for her latest feature script, Dinner With Friends. She is also the winner of the 2016 Austin Film Festival Feature Comedy Screenplay award, also for Dinner With Friends. "I'll have a lot of times where I'll sit for hours in front of the keyboard and not be able to write anything and be like, "God, this sucks! I'm horrible, I'm never going to get through this," and I'll get up and I'll walk away and literally a minute later I'll be like, "Oh!" and I'll come back in and have an idea. It's just a matter of just leaving that space for a second." • Geeta Malik on Twitter • Shetani Films • 2016 Nicholl Screenwriting Awards: Geeta Malik • 2016 Nicholl Live Read: “Dinner with Friends” • Austin Film Festival   // Pulling Your Hair Out is produced and hosted by Richard Lowe. Music by Joshua Moshier.

Butterflies of Wisdom is a podcast where we want to share your story. We want to share your knowledge if you have a small business if you are an author or a Doctor, or whatever you are. With a disability or not, we want to share your story to inspire others. To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out more about Challenge Aspen go to https://challengeaspen.org. To see how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/ or email Amanda Boxtel at amanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Elayne Fluker. Elayne has always been a storyteller. And now, as host of the Support is Sexy podcast for women entrepreneurs and CEO of Chic Rebellion Media — which is a multimedia company that empowers women to control their narratives — she is committed to creating spaces for other women to share their stories.In 2012, Elayne founded Chic Rebellion TV, an online network that features videos and web series exploring the diverse perspectives of women of color around the world. In 2015, after empathizing with other women entrepreneurs who spoke about the sometimes lonely journey of entrepreneurship and seeing a desire in the market for a community where women entrepreneurs can connect, be open and work together to build profitable businesses and purposeful lives, Elayne launched her “Support is Sexy” movement with a mission of reminding women that “having it all doesn’t mean doing it all alone.” As host of the Support is Sexy podcast (which features brand new episodes five days a week, has more than 75,000 downloads and reaches listeners in 82 countries), Elayne has interviewed more than 150 inspiring women entrepreneurs around the world, who get real about their own journeys — where they started, when they struggled and how they still made it happen. The podcast has been featured in the Philadelphia Tribune as one that is diversifying the podcast landscape, and in Essence magazine as a must-listen, transformational podcast. As a women’s advocate, journalist and media expert, Elayne has appeared in front of millions as a featured guest on Today Show, Nightline, Extra, Inside Edition, CNN, VH1, FOX, BET, Sirius XM Radio and more. Her work has been featured in WWD, Associated Press, the New York Daily News, Essence, Vibe and People, and on sites such asHuffingtonPost.com, TodayShow.com, Brides.com, People.com, and AOL.com. As an executive producer, Elayne has created and produced more than a dozen original web series and produced more than 300 web videos. Throughout her 20-year media career, Elayne held top editorial positions at several esteemed outlets, including Digital Managing Director at Martha Stewart Living, Editorial Director of Entertainment and Beauty & Style at iVillage.com, a Managing Editor at Condé Nast Digital, Director of Digital forLatina.com, Entertainment Editor of Essence, Managing Editor of Suede and Managing Editor of Vibe and Vibe Vixen. She is also a public speaker who discusses media, diversity, women's empowerment and entrepreneurship at global events, such as the United Nations World Diversity Leadership Summit, the Women of Power Summit, Mediabistro's Women in Publishing, the Essence Music Festival and the Cinequest Film Festival, and at Columbia University, Howard University, New York University and Spelman College. With her extensive expertise, Elayne Fluker serves as an advisor, consultant, and media coach for corporate brands, media outlets, entrepreneurs and public personalities. She also works with members of her Create Something Sexy mastermind, supporting them with personal development, storytelling, visioning and branding as they reach their goals for themselves and their businesses. Outside of her career and business ventures, Elayne is deeply passionate about her longtime service as a mentor and advisor to young people. It is why she commits her time to such prestigious organizations as the award-winning Urban Assembly Gateway School of Technology in New York, where she is Chairwoman of the Board. Elayne Fluker is a native New Yorker who holds a B.A. in English from Hampton University in Virginia. She splits her time between New York and Atlanta. As she continues to expand her brands and the many ways she serves women, Elayne says simply: "Stay tuned!" To learn more about Elayne visithttp://elaynefluker.com/. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visithttps://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To follow Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. "Books for Books," you buy Win's books so she can purchase books for school. 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Martin Sofedal whose movie "Instapocalypse" film, has been selected for Cinequest Film Festival. 

Hanging out with some of the cast of "This is Meg" at the Cinequest film festival.  Enjoy a fun conversation between the Perfect 10 podcast  and "Indi Film Hustle" podcast.