Podcasts about directing magic

Marquette Jones is a filmmaker and screenwriter. Her work focuses on the interior lives of women in multiple genres such as comedy and science fiction. Her films, Ghosted, Forgiving Chris Brown, Round on Both Sides, Streets 2 Suites, and Tunk have screened at film festivals around the world and been featured on Showtime, PBS, Amazon Prime and KweliTV, et. al. Prior to becoming a filmmaker, Marquette was a public interest attorney in Oakland, California and currently hosts and produces the women in the entertainment industry focused Directing Magic podcast. She earned her MFA from New York University's graduate film program and currently teaches digital filmmaking at Santa Clara University. https://www.scu.edu/.../communic.../faculty/marquette-jones/ http://www.directingmagic.com/ Lodric Collins is currently on BET's The Oval and will be soon seen as Smokey Robinson in RESPECT, the Aretha Franklin story starring Jennifer Hudson. https://www.instagram.com/lodricdcollins/ A U.S. Marine, frat boy, and Extreme Sports Enthusiast: This country boy from SW Louisiana (Cajun Country), discovered his love for acting at a very early age. Beginning in his elementary school years, when he would trek to the nearest community theatre for the opportunity to audition and perform. After college Lodric skipped out on Law School and moved to NYC where he honed his craft studying and working on any Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off Broadway stage that allowed him the opportunity to show his talent. Most notably know for his classical work in roles such as 'General Hannibal Barca' (Massanissa) and 'Berowne' (Loves Labors Lost) where he received rave reviews. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support

In this episode of Directing Magic; Lee Broda, Executive Producer of the award-winning film, THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, (featuring Maggie Gyllenhaal) talks about what inspired her to get involved with the film. They discuss Lee’s journey to becoming a successful executive producer and why investors trust her to bring films to life as well as her creative process as a poet and her book Whispers from the Moon Related Links: http://www.directingmagic.com/ https://leebroda.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Tamara Kotevska, director of Oscar-nominated documentary, HONEYLAND, talks about what inspired her to share this story. They discuss Tamara’s creative process and how she and her team overcame language barriers to create a visually stunning work of culture and art. Related Links: http://www.directingmagic.com/ https://honeyland.earth/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Rosser Goodman, director of the short comedy film PEA POD, her inclusive casting choices and breaking into the competitive field of television directing. They discuss Rosser’s winning experience with the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge and breaking into television directing through shadowing programs. Related Links: http://www.directingmagic.com/ https://rossergoodman.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Bridget Stokes, director of the feature film BOY GENIUS, returns to the podcast to talk about how her latest film came to fruition. They discuss what its like to make a family friendly film, choosing the right title for your film and how to make the magic (realism) happen. http://www.directingmagic.com/ http://www.bridgetstokes.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Julie Harris Walker, founder and host of The Other 50% Podcast, joins Marquette for a special joint episode of their respective shows. They discuss how they met, as well as their podcasts, how one can be an ally, and they how have managed to keep the faith throughout their careers.  Related Links: http://theotherfiftypercent.com http://www.directingmagic.com/

For today's episode, I had a bit of serendipity. I went to the Produced By conference this summer and happened to sit down next to today's guest. Marquette Jones is a filmmaker, an attorney, a professor, and she hosts a podcast called Directing Magic, where she interviews female filmmakers. As you can imagine, we had a lot in common, so I invited her to come to my table and have a conversation. Not only did I learn a lot about her and her career, but we also talked about podcasting and what drives us to do this, and it gets to be very inside baseball. We interviewed each other just enough for both of these hosts to be uncomfortable. Enjoy. For her full bio, go to my website, which you can find at: www.theotherfiftypercent.com.

In this episode of Directing Magic; the director of the feature film POMS, Zara Hayes joins Marquette. They discuss the making of POMS, working with legendary actresses Diane Keaton and Pam Grier, and finding the fine line of humor in a comedy movie. www.directingmagic.com

In this episode of Directing Magic; the director of the upcoming feature film LITTLE LYING WILD, Samantha Aldana. They discuss her short film THE MELANCHOLY MAN and her experience shadowing a television director for the NBC / Universal Diversity Directors’ Program. www.directingmagic.com

In this episode of Directing Magic; the director of the documentary MR. SOUL!. They discuss her collaboration process and partnership with award-winning filmmaker & editor Samuel D. Pollard and how she managed so much archival footage in the editing room.

In this episode of Directing Magic; the co-writer and lead actress of the Sundance Film Festival movie PREMATURE. They discuss her collaboration process with Rashaad Ernesto Green, creating characters that feel like our younger selves and how she managed being both the co-writer and actor of the film.

In this episode of Directing Magic; the filmmaking team Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner that brought us American Psycho joins Marquette to talk about their latest film collaboration as the writer and director of CHARLIE SAYS. They discuss their short hand as collaborators and how they were able to capture a pivotal moment in the film.

In this episode of Directing Magic; Alexandra Cuerdo, director of the documentary ULAM: Main Dish, joins Marquette. They discuss Alexandra’s mission to raise awareness about Flipipino culture through food and how to get your new documentary idea off the ground. Featured Links: http://www.directingmagic.com/ http://www.alexandracuerdo.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Tchaiko Omawale , writer and director of her debut feature film SOLACE, joins Marquette. They discuss Tchaiko’s 15-year filmmaking journey of making this personal film about overcoming eating disorders and self-harm, how to gain actors’ trust as a first time director, and what it was like to work with veteran actors Lynn Whitfield and Glynn Turman.

In this episode of Directing Magic; Tonja Renee Stidhum, Los Angeles-based writer and director of the WINGCHICK webseries, joins Marquette. They discuss what it means to be the eternal wingchick in relationships, the value of writing groups, and what Tonja learned from giving crowdfunding a second chance. Featured Links: http://tonjareneestidhum.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Natalie Kingston, New Orleans-based cinematographer of LOST BAYOU, joins Marquette. They discuss how to craft a common creative language between a director and cinematographer, the different ways to approach shooting a documentary versus a narrative film, and what makes the Southern visual aesthetic so special (hint: it’s the energy with a dash of humidity!). Featured Links: https://www.nataliekingston.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Tomeka Winborne, writer & director of the foster care awareness short film AGED OUT, joins Marquette. They discuss Tomeka’s networking strategies and the importance of being willing to volunteer when starting out in the entertainment industry, what to negotiate in advance when working for clients, and her upcoming move to Los Angeles. Featured Links: http://www.tomekawinborne.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Anne Hu, writer & director of the daring short film CAKE, joins Marquette. They discuss her brave choice to cast herself as the film’s sex robot, her work as a senior producer & trailer editor for some of HBO’s top shows including Game of Thrones, and the ladies mutual love for Ohio. Featured Links: http://www.annehu.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Tamika Guishard, writer & director of RHYTHM IN BLUES (formerly D-Days / currently in development) joins Marquette. They discuss her filmmaking journey of getting her first feature completed, how to build your creative team and working with actors. Featured Links: http://www.bgoodproduct.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Amanda Verhagen, Canadian producer of THE DEVOUT joins Marquette. They discuss her team's nomination for their first Canadian Screen Award, her work with comedian Blake Anderson and some of the differences between Canadian and American production sets. OTHER NOTE In this episode of Directing Magic; Amanda Verhagen, Canadian producer of THE DEVOUT joins Marquette. They discuss her team's nomination for their first Canadian Screen Award, her recent work with comedian Blake Anderson and some of the differences between Canadian and American production sets. Featured Links: http://www.amandaverhagen.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Victoria Negri, director of GOLD STAR (featuring the last performance of Robert Vaughn), joins Marquette. GOLD STAR explores the inner-life of a young woman who becomes the primary caregiver of her father after he suffers a debilitating stroke. They discuss hiring the right casting director for your project and how she knew this was THE film she had to make. More information at http://www.directingmagic.com

In this episode of Directing Magic; Morgan Dameron, director of DIFFERENT FLOWERS and former assistant to J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek, et. al), joins Marquette. They discuss what if was like to produce and direct your first feature while working full-time and returning to her showcasing her hometown Kansas City, MO through her film. Featured Link: https://differentflowersmovie.com

In this episode of Directing Magic; Camille Brown, director of THANK YOU FOR WASHING and the independent thriller feature film, joins Marquette. THE NTH WARD, follows a woman haunted by the childhood disappearance of her parents in the lingering wake of the Hurricane Katrina. They discuss her journey from being an engineer to filmmaking and her DIY approach to producing and distribution. Featured Link http://www.thenthward.com

In this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Paige Morrow Kimball, director of the award-winning PLAY DATE, ENDING UP and director of short films for Sesame Street. They discuss her collaboration with Tami Roman in Play Date and her successful application for the 2017 DGA Director Mentorship Program. Featured Links Makazan Films Guest Information GUEST NAME: Paige Morrow Kimball GUEST BIO: Paige Morrow Kimball is an award-winning director, writer, and producer. Originally from New York City, Paige began her production career in the unscripted television arena, and later she established herself in the scripted world. Currently Paige is producing and directing short films for Sesame Street. In 2016, she co-ep’d and directed comedic web-series, Exiled Out East. In 2015, Paige’s socially conscious short film, Play Date garnered seven awards at film festivals, won a prestigious $2,500 award from The Hendricks Foundation, and is now being developed into an educational program for middle schools. Paige’s 2014 festival favorite comedy short, Ending Up, earned distribution by ShortsHD and ZPTV on Roku. Paige was selected as a participant in the highly prestigious 2017 Inaugural DGA Diverse Directors Initiative Mentorship Program. She was also a participant in the 2016 SONY TV Directors Program, and a finalist in the 2017 CBS Directors Program. As a writer, Paige’s feature screenplay, Late Bloomer, reached the final round of consideration at the 2017 Sundance Screenwriters Lab and placed in the top 15% of the Nicholl competition. Paige is a frequent contributor to The Huffington Post and to Women’ s Voices for Change, writing articles about Gender Parity. As an actor, Paige has appeared in films, television and commercials bringing her acting experience to everything she directs. Paige’s extensive directing and producing credits in unscripted TV, include: HBO’s Project Greenlight, ABC’s Oprah Winfrey Show, FOX’s Boot Camp, FXs NASCAR Driver and many more. Paige’s production company, Makazan Films is committed to creating diverse, female-centric, meaningful stories and hiring as many awesome females in key positions as possible. The logo is an image of her two daughters Makenzie and SuZanna dancing together. She firmly believes, if girls can see it, they can be it! Guest Links TWITTER: https://twitter.com/paigekimball INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/paigemorrowkimball  

In this episode of Directing Magic; Sophia Kruz, director of the visually striking LITTLE STONES documentary, shares the story of women who use art to change the world, joins Marquette. They discuss Sophia’s technique for getting her documentary subjects to open up about their inner lives, how she chose them from around the world and her one regret in her film festival strategy for the documentary. Featured Link http://www.littlestones.org

In this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Katrina Nelson, emerging female comic and director of THE WAKE. They discuss Katrina’s transition from producing to directing and her new passion for comedy. What’s she’s most excited about is a showstopper – wait for it! Featured Link https://katrinanelson.com

In this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Sarah Moshman, director of THE EMPOWERMENT PROJECT and the Netflix hit documentary, LOSING SIGHT OF SHORE. They discuss Sarah’s innovative distribution of her work with Indieflix and how she was about to direct her documentary remotely while her subjects were out to sea. Featured Links The Empowerment Project Losing Sight of Shore Guest Links FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/losingsightofshore

In this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Rainy Kerwin, director of THE WEDDING INVITATION. They discuss how Rainy managed all the hats she had to wear as the writer, director, producer and actor of her first feature film and what inspired her to take charge of her creative career. Featured Links The Wedding Invitation

In this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Amanda Micheli, director of VEGAS BABY. They discuss how Amanda approaches getting people to open up on camera about private matters such as infertility and medical procedures, how she was able to bring Morgan Spurlock on board as the Executive Producer of VEGAS BABY, and what she’s most excited about these days. Featured Links: https://www.facebook.com/vegasbabyfilm https://vegasbabyfilm.com/ http://runawayfilms.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Sharri Hefner, producer of AFTER THE JUMP. They discuss how being a single mom inspired her to continue her film career, the magic of WONDER WOMAN for the younger generation, her recent participation in the Women in Film and Sundance Institute Film Financing Intensive and her new feature film project, AFTER THE JUMP.  Featured Links: http://sharrihefner.com/ http://www.afterthejumpmovie.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Carmen Elly Wilkerson, director of THE REUNION. They discuss what it takes to push through to the next level in your film directing career, creating life balance and her new feature film project, #WHORE.  Featured Links: https://www.carmenellywilkerson.net/ http://www.thereunionshortfilm.com/

In this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Shay Moore of Women In Film’s PSA program. They discuss how she got involved with the PSA Executive Board, the benefits of the program to local charities, and her new entrepreneurial venture with Bootsy Collins.  Featured Links: https://womeninfilm.org/psa/

Marquette Jones is from Youngstown, Ohio, not far from where I grew up. She’s an alumna of NYU’s graduate film program, but before becoming a filmmaker, Marquette was a public interest attorney in Oakland, California. Her work includes her most recent film, Forgiving Chris Brown, along with Round on Both Sides, Tunk, Heroes Wanted and Streets 2 Suites. She has also produce many other projects from short films, to commercials and PSAs for the Women in Film program. When she is not busy writing, producing, or directing, Marquette indulges her obsession with color through her ever-growing nail polish collection. In this conversation we get into everything. When it comes to filmmaking, we learn her thoughts on grad school – the good and the bad, her strategy for submitting to film festivals – they are detailed, how she writes, directs and staffs up for her films, and some writing advice she received from Spike Lee himself. We talk about her winding path from law degree to a creative career, her advocacy for women in film, and we even learn about her desire to read minds as a child. There is a ton valuable information and Marquette is a joy to listen to. If you want to hear more shows like this, rate us on iTunes and let us know. - - - - - 6 Key Takeaways 1. At grad school take advantage of the community and the equipment. Don’t wait be assigned a project. Make as many things as you can. 2. When staffing up for a production, only hire people you don’t have to watch. 3. Your eyes should be on the thing after the thing. Always be prepared with your next project. You must be ready when opportunity strikes. 4. When writing ask yourself, “What would really happen in this situation?” Use music to put yourself into the mood of the characters. Write a draft from each characters perspective. 5. Movies made by women filmmakers make up a small percentage of what makes it to theaters. Support your women filmmakers. Listen to Marquette’s podcast Directing Magic. 6. The film festival circuit gives you something to talk about and promote on social media. Being accepted legitimizes your film, brings awareness and attracts potential support for future projects. - - - - - Follow Marquette Jones Twitter @Marquette_Jones Facebook.com/marquettejones.filmmaker Marquette on IMDB Hotcomb Pictures Directing Magic Podcast - - - - - Show Notes (Ep 14) The ins and outs of Directing the NYU thesis film, Round on Both Sides. [03:11] How to handle the pressure while directing. [09:50] Early days in Ohio, reading minds, and budding creativity. [19:29] Law school to film school. The realization. [22:35] What Marquette didn’t learn from NYU, but should have. [27:38] Working with and learning from the legend, Spike Lee. [38:09] Lessons learned from moving to Los Angeles. [45:58] The roles of marketing and self-promotion in your success as a filmmaker. [53:15] Experiencing the icky side of LA as a woman filmmaker. [59:27] The making of Forgiving Chris Brown. [01:21:16] Mastering the film festival circuit. [01:34:12] Final questions, likes and advice for filmmakers. [01:48:54] - - - - - Share Us Make sure to like and share us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Subscribe and rate the show at iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play and more.