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Today I'm joined by Paul Solet to discuss his upcoming crime/thriller, CLEAN. The film is a passion project for Academy Award winning actor ADRIEN BRODY (The French Dispatch, HBO's “Succession,” The Pianist) who not only stars in the film, but also produced, co-wrote the screenplay and composed the score. The film is developed through Brody's production company Fable House. CLEAN will be in theaters and everywhere you rent and buy movies on January 28, 2022. For more information go to https://www.clean.movie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Kate Krantz, the Chief Content Officer for Crypt TV, began her career by working for William Morris Endeavor. From there, she went to work for Walt Disney Studios in live-action production. That gave her a chance to observe how Disney developed characters and intellectual property beloved by millions around the world. Those observations helped her manage Crypt TV's universe of monsters, which have brought Crypt TV over 1.5 billion worldwide views on social media and led to prominent partnerships with Netflix, Facebook, and more. Kate was also one of the panelists at a SXSW 2019 producers roundtable. Some of the things we discuss in this episode include How to build relationships at film festivals and other industry events Smart things that Disney does to keep their IP relevant for generations How filmmakers can partner with Crypt TV to build long-term careers What a compelling monster movie involves   Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. This is a promo I shot for a theater company in Lafayette. # More of my videos are here. Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Episodes CFX is a special effects and silicon mask-making company in Baton Rouge that has made masks and props for films like 2 Guns, Treme, and Twilight. I had a chance to interview some of their team and put together this video of their mask-making process. More on monster movies in this interview I did with Dan Laustsen, the cinematographer on The Shape of Water, Crimson Peak, and John Wick 2. # Related Things Crypt TV  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube Crypt TV shows mentioned The Birch The Look-See Sunny Family Cult Thing in the Apartment Meredith Alloway, the filmmaker Kate mentioned whose short Deep Tissuepremiered at SXSW Sam Claitor, a producer at Fable House, helped to make this episode happen. Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. #   Other Films & Shows Mentioned The Babadook   Bride of Frankenstein Christopher Robin Crimson Peak  Dracula Edward Scissorhands  The Elephant Man Frankenstein  Get Out  It Follows  Maleficent The Phantom of the Opera Star Wars  Van Helsing    If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

Recently I had the opportunity to do podcast coverage at SXSW 2019, my third time doing coverage at Austin's preeminent film and music festival. (Before, I did coverage there as The nsavides Podcast. I changed the name to NICKSAV Film & Music SHOW for clarity and because nicksav.show is easier to remember then podcast.nsavides.com.) Part I of my coverage includes some general observations about the festival, what captured my attention and why, and some of my favorite film and music experiences # Related Episode Producer Sam Claitor from Fable House helped me put together my coverage of SXSW 2019. Back in 2018, I did this live episode of the show as an official event of SXSW 2018. # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. Some of my videos are here.   # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things SXSW Calmstood out by bringing a two-toed sloth to the festival's exhibition hall The Peanut Butter Falcon, my favorite film experience at SXSW  The Tiny Desk music show at SXSW The launch party for Brain Solis's new book, Life Scale, was one of my most memorable experiences at the festival  Mark Falgout, organizer of this year's Lafayette party, was interviewed during my SXSW 2017 coverage Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films & Shows Mentioned  Autonomy Game of Thrones Good Omens  The Highwaymen The Peanut Butter Falcon Running with Beto  # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

On today's episode, we interview Matt S. Bell Cinematographer and talk about his career with Fable House and his projects Ryker and YouTube channel Film-N-Whatnot. -- Yeah But Seriously is weekly pop culture show covering all the latest news, stuff and things. It is hosted by Adam Hensgens and Ahmed Siddiqui. Want the watch the full video episodes? Visit our Patreon - bit.ly/ybsPT Sub on YT - bit.ly/ybsYTsub Like on FB - bit.ly/ybsFB0

South by Southwest is the whirlwind of activity that takes over Austin for about two weeks each March. It's a massive film, music, and interactive super festival, plus an education summit, plus a video game expo, plus a job fair, and so much more. It's a full-time job just attending the festival and figuring out what to check out next, so needless to say putting together a SXSW 2018 recap over 2.5 hours long took some time to put together. I got do my first-ever live show of The nsavides Podcast a couple of weeks ago, and I was honored to get to do that as an official event at SXSW 2018. Last episode, I posted the audio from my live podcast at SXSW. On this episode, I will discuss some of the installations, key notes and sessions, films, and music shows that stuck out for me.  I'm combining those seemingly disparate areas because I believe they're all interconnected. Techniques musicians use to get attention can also relate to filmmakers, technologists at SXSW were taking cues from filmmakers and musicians, and so on. Plus, the festival itself declares that it is dedicated to "helping creative people achieve their goals," and so we might learn a few things about collaboration by exploring all the different ways that SXSW does that. A large part of this episode includes discussions about the various film, music, and interactive keynotes and sessions that I heard either at the festival, or after the fact through videos and audio files uploaded to the SXSW YouTube and Soundcloud pages.   SXSW 2018 Recap sections This episode is over 2.5 hours long, so I'm including time stamps for the start types of some of the different categories. Note that sometimes the timestamp may vary somewhat on the web player. Installations: 9:31 Film keynotes & sessions: 23:40 Interactive keynotes & sessions: 55:24 Music keynotes & sessions: 1:41:45 Films: 1:48:47 Music shows: 1:54:20 My take: 2:02:38 Scroll down to RELATED THINGS to get my favorite discoveries from the festival.  Next episode, I'll include an interview with another music discovery I made at the festival.  Want more coverage from SXSW? If so, you might be interested in the interactive and music coverage I did at SXSW 2017. That episode also includes my recap of my festival experience that year. Show notes for that episode are here. # In the episode, I mentioned that I was impressed by the band description for Joshua Burnside. Some music industry professionals like Wade Sutton actually specialize in helping bands write bios. To learn more about how Wade works with musicians to make their shows more engaging, check this interview I did with him. Show notes for that episode are here.   # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # The Fable House team were my guests at SXSW 2018. We're partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands who want to share their music in personable and unforgettable ways. # Based in Louisiana, Fable House is a production company that has produced millions of dollars worth of content. Their team has done effects work on Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Game of Thrones, and Star Trek: Into Darkness, and some of the recording artists they've worked with include Dr. John, Kendrick Lamar, and Jared Leto’s Thirty Seconds to Mars. # Let’s discuss how we can help your music stand out: podcast@nsavides.com Related Things # https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iu9_8Vsmtk   Esther Perel's speech (above) was my favorite session from SXSW 2018 Other favorite sessions  Film - Darren Aronofsky Interactive - Elon Musk Music - Keith Urban Other festival discoveries App - Otter Voice Meeting Notes Book - Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue Film - Agave: Spirit of a Nation Music - Wye Oak Podcast - This Song   # Patrick Mulhearn, the former executive director of Celtic Studios in Louisiana, shared his thoughts about HBO's Westworld exhibit. (These days he is working over at Louisiana Economic Development.) Vanity Fair's write-up about the Westworld exhibit at SXSW New York Times Op-Ed about repealing second amendment ReasonTV's People Will Die political satire video The musicians awarded the SXSW 2018 Grulke Prize Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # SXSW 2018 Sessions Discussed Ari Herstand Arnold Schwarzenegger Barry Jenkins Bernie Sanders Chris O'Neill Daniel Glass DANIELS Darren Arronfosky Elon Musk Esther Perel Ethan Hawke Ezra Klein Keith Urban Ray Kurzweil Rian Johnson with Mark Hamill Tim Ferriss Tim Gray Sadiq Khan Ta-Nehisi Coates Whurley   Books Mentioned Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue Quantum Computing for Babies The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator # Films & Shows Mentioned Agave: The Spirit of a Nation Black Panther Blaze Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Damsel  Dead Poets Society  The Director and The Jedi Everything is a Remix Jacob’s Ladder Jerry Maguire  Moonlight Mother! Oblivion Pitch Perfect Ready Player One Spheres (VR) Sriracha Star Wars: The Last Jedi  Swiss Army Man Together (VR) Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn  Westworld  Wild Honey Pie!# # Musicians Mentioned Ari Herstand Childish Gambino Chvrches The Givers Jade Bird Joshua Burnside Keith Urban Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam Tank and the Bangas Todd Rundgren Vampire Weekend Wye Oak # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

For the first time ever, I did a live episode of The nsavides Podcast a few days ago, and what an honor it was to do that as an official event at SXSW 2018. What's more I got to do the show with my friends and some of the most talented filmmakers I know in Louisiana: cinematographer Matt S. Bell, director-editor Misty Talley, and producer Sam Claitor. All three are from Fable House, a production company in Baton Rouge that has produced over $2 million in content. Whether shooting commercials for Toyota and Airbnb, working with artists like Kendrick Lamar and 30 Seconds to Mars, directing films with all kinds of creatures (including the dreaded zombie shark!) or doing effects work for projects like Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Game of Thrones, and Star Trek: Into Darkness, Matt, Misty, and Sam truly have experiences that run the gamut of what film production involves. Some of our discussion topics include How Matt built a reputation by taking memorable band photos Developing an artistic sensibility by collecting samples of inspiring work from others What Misty learned as an editor that makes her a better director Why Sam transitioned from vfx work on massive projects to producing films with smaller budgets How Fable House works together to develop an effects-driven sequence Essential elements of a compelling shark film Towards the end of the show, we also delve into deeper territory, discussing some of the obstacles that get in the way of the creative work we want to do and the people we want to be and how we combat those challenges, but we still tried to have some fun along the way. Since it was a live show, we decided to change it up a bit. In other words, this episode is a little different than a typical one, but I hope that you'll still get some practical suggestions and inspiration to keep your dreams alive. #   Want more coverage from SXSW? If so, you might be interested in the coverage I did at SXSW 2017, where I did a variety of interviews during the festival including New York Times best-selling author of The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger; director of an award-winning documentary at SXSW, Miao Wang; and esteemed film critic Leonard Maltin. Show notes for that episode are here. # Want to learn more about Fable House? Then check out this interview with Andrew Morgan Smith, the composer who has done the scores for a number of their films, including Zombie Shark and Ozark Sharks. Show notes for that episode are here.  # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here!   Fable House and I are partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands who want to share their music in personable and unforgettable ways. # Let’s discuss how we can help your music stand out: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Fable House's website Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Vimeo Matt S. Bell's webite  Facebook, IMDb, Instagram, Twitter Misty Talley's website Facebook, IMDb, Instagram, Twitter Sam Claitor on Behance Facebook, IMDb, Instagram, Twitter West Without's music video "Give Me Your Heart," co-directed by Sam and shot by Matt CFX, the prosthetics company that made the remote-controlled shark fin on Ozark Sharks Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Films & Shows Mentioned Captain America: The Winter Soldier Life After Pi Family Guy Ozark Sharks Sharknado Ten to Sing Zombie Shark   # Other People Mentioned Clay Achee, puppet maker and former guest on the show Daniel Lewis, COO of Active Entertainment, the company that has partnered with Fable House to produce a number of shark films Kolby Kember, Fable House’s vfx artist Natalie Kingston, the cinematographer on Ten to Sing # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Brothers Daniel and Jesse Reaux have been playing music since they were kids. After a couple of encouraging open mic sessions, they drew upon some of their musical influences from bluegrass, the blues, and outlaw country and partnered with some of their musician friends to form The Rayo Brothers.  In their current lineup, they have Jordan Ardoin on bass, Lance Kelehan on drums and mandolin, and Sarah Jayde Williams on the fiddle. Daniel plays the guitar and Jesse plays the banjo, and both of the brothers do the vocals. Since the band's inception they've played all across the South, including shows at SXSW, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Festival Internationale, House of Blues New Orleans, and Gilley's Dallas. They are scheduled to do another showcase for Jazz Fest this year on May 3rd. Some of the discussion topics include How the band got their start and developed their sound The appeal of old-time traditions and throwback styles How a distinct music video can help a band get noticed What other bands should keep in mind when shooting music videos Tips for filmmakers who want to shoot videos with bands Budgeting for music videos, tours, and album releases Building a fan base one show at a time At the end of the episode, you can hear the song "Red River Blues," which comes from the band's latest album, Take You For a Drive.  If you like exploring some of the music traditions that The Rayo Brothers reference in their music, you might appreciate this interview I did with Scott Rosenbaum, the filmmaker behind Sidemen, a documentary that premiered at SXSW in 2016 and tells the story of the Grammy-winning sidemen who played alongside legendary bluesmen Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf and developed their own musical voices along the way. Show notes for that episode are here: # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here!   Fable House and I are partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands who want to share their music in personable and unforgettable ways. # Based in Louisiana, Fable House is a production company that has produced millions of dollars worth of content. Their team has done effects work on Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Game of Thrones, and Star Trek: Into Darkness, and some of the recording artists they've worked with include Dr. John, Kendrick Lamar, and Jared Leto’s Thirty Seconds to Mars. # Let’s discuss how we can help your music stand out: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things "Coronet" music video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx90tjA1-0E The Rayo Brothers website The band on  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube Their "Gunslinger" music video The line up for Jazz Fest 2018 on May 3rd, when the band will be playing The original Twitter announcement from @JazzFest Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Films & Shows Mentioned Bonnie & Clyde (2013) # Musicians Mentioned Bill Monroe Bob Dylan Chuck Berry Hank Williams Johnny Cash Mumford & Sons  Owl City  The Rayo Brothers # Other People Mentioned Alexander the Great  John Paul Summers, director of the "Gunslinger" music video Logan LeBlanc, cinematographer on "Gunslinger" Oracle of Delphi # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

This is my commentary based on prior conversation with Garrett Kruithof, an actor who has performed in projects like A&E's Bonnie & Clyde, Deepwater Horizon, and Starz's Magic City. I discuss some of my takeaways from my conversation with Garrett and then I comment on some of the films and TV shows that I watched to prepare for the interview. Some of the discussion topics include Working within a community to gain traction in the industry How filmmakers can get actors to adjust their performances Sex and violence on screen and how its depictions in Magic City influenced me Why so many Hollywood purveyors of violence seem so outspoken on the gun debate The kinds of assumptions I sometimes make about a director behind any given project Why setting a good example on screen and in reality can make a difference. In case you missed it, you can play my interview with Garrett below. Show notes for that episode are here:  # Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # Let’s talk about what we can do together.  #   Some of the team from Fable House and I will be doing a special live podcast on March 14 at SXSW 2018. If you plan to attend the festival, we hope you'll join us! # Email: podcast@nsavides.com. # Related Things https://vimeo.com/229522121 Garrett in Shakespeare on the Range, my favorite performance of his   Tim Ferriss's interview with Senator Cory Booker Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Films & Shows Mentioned 99 Homes Bonnie & Clyde (2013) Braveheart Deepwater Horizon Devil’s Acid Godfather Little Shop of Horrors Mad Men Magic City  Mr. Right My Big Fat Greek Wedding The Iceman Shakespeare on the Range The Shape of Water   # Books Mentioned Crime and Punishment Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption  A Tale of Two Cities # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

Garrett Kruithof was managing a hotel in Louisiana when a conversation with a guest convinced him that it was not too late to pursuit an acting career. He took an acting class, got connected with the actors in his community, and went on a number of auditions across the country. After landed a recurring role on the Starz series Magic City, Garrett was able to turn acting into a full-time career. Some of his other notable projects include Bonnie & Clyde, which was the third most-watched basic cable miniseries of all time, and Deepwater Horizon, where he played Karl Kleppinger Jr., one of the 11 workers who died when the rig erupted. Some of the things we discuss include What goes into researching a historical figure Techniques for finessing a performance that isn't working How getting connected to an acting community helped Garrett find success Building rapport with colleagues when you have just a few hours to make a connection The lore around Bonnie & Clyde and the fascination that continues to this day What it's like playing a real-life character who has died and meeting his family Learning how to be comfortable in your skin, onscreen and in reality Exploring a life of crime on screen   If you’d like to hear another interview with an actor and acting coach, you can listen to my interview with Laura Cayouette, who you might recognize as the sister of Leonardo DiCaprio's character in Django Unchained. We discuss her approach to acting and instructing other actors, her collaborations with Tarantino, and more. Show notes for that episode are here: # Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # Let’s talk about what we can do together.  # Some of the team from Fable House and I will be doing a special live podcast at SXSW 2018.  It happens on March 14, at 11:00 AM. Details are here. If you plan to attend the festival, we hope you'll join us.  Email: podcast@nsavides.com. # Related Things Garrett as Kyle on Deepwater Horizon Garrett's website & IMDb page Garrett teaches acting at Northwood Acting Studio Garrett on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter I interviewed Garrett briefly as part of my coverage of LA Film Prize 2016. That interview is here. The Iceman, features a brief but significant appearance by Garrett.  I once had the opportunity to interview Bradley Greer who did the color grade on that film, and we discussed how the grade helped to convey the story in this episode. Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Films & Shows Mentioned 48 Hrs. Bonnie & Clyde (2013) Burn Notice  Common Law Deepwater Horizon  Devil's Acid Free State of Jones The Iceman  Magic City Mr. Right  Shakespeare on the Range  St. Jude's Crossing Underground Ya Albi  # Book Mentioned The Organic Actor: Insider's Secrets to Auditioning for Film and Television #   If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: bit.ly/nsavides   spoti.fi/2nSw4bY Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO  

Last episode I had the opportunity to interview Hope Hanafin, the costume designer on shows like 500 Days of Summer, The Newsroom, and Thank You for Your Service. Normally I do the commentary at the end of each interview, but the interview with Hope ran longer than usual. Hope shared a lot of great insights, so rather than try to cut down the interview's length, I decided to do my commentary on a separate episode. It would also give me the opportunity to think more about Aaron Sorkin's work and to delve more deeply into The Newsroom, which I watched all the way through for the first time in preparation for the interview. While The Newsroom came out in 2012, it still feels relevant in today's political landscape. It dares to imagine what the news could be like if more of its practitioners were focused on telling the truth, and not merely entertaining for the sake of ratings or succumbing to the pitfalls of partisan politics. It's a big vision, but does the show live up to its potential and its own ideals? What if anything can we take away from the show as we try to navigate the often polarizing waters of today's current events? That's what I set to examine in my commentary. The Newsroom involves a number of political discussions, so I couldn't see a way to thoughtfully discuss the show without touching on its political outlook. My podcast is not primarily a political one, but I do believe it is important to address challenging issues on occasion, even if they do touch on politics. I understand that politics can be polarizing, so I was hesitant to dive in, but the stakes felt substantial enough, and just because certain terrain is tricky to navigate doesn't mean we should avoid it entirely. On the contrary, it can be important to engage and to do so in a civil way. Otherwise only the most belligerent and extreme voices will be heard. My perspectives might be a little different than how you see things or what you might expect based on other film and TV commentaries, but they are earnestly offered.  Regardless of where you fall in the politic spectrum, I'm hoping that you'll consider my outlook and that we can continue the conversation in a thoughtful and considerate way. Let's work together to make things better, shall we?   The Newsroom includes ongoing references to Man of La Mancha, a musical that has also meant something to me over the years. I discuss it in the commentary and briefly mention it in my prior discussion with Steve Kaplan, Hollywood's go-to comedy consultant. Check out the interview with him below to get a better sense of how comedy works and why it matters. Show notes for that episode are here:   # Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # Let’s talk about what we can do together.  # Some of the team from Fable House and I will be doing a special live podcast on March 14 at SXSW 2018. If you plan to attend the festival, we hope you'll join us.  Email: podcast@nsavides.com. # Related Things The interview with Hope Hope's website MSNBC edits town hall footage  NBC edits George Zimmerman call Occupy protests cost millions Origin of the Tea Party Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Films & Shows Mentioned 500 Days of Summer I, Tonya Man of La Mancha Molly's Game The Newsroom On the Waterfront The Post Thank You For Your Service   # Books Mentioned Elia Kazan: A Life Kids These Days: Human Capital and the Making of Millennials # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: bit.ly/nsavides   spoti.fi/2nSw4bY     Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

Hope Hanafin has been working as a costume designer since the 1980s. She’s received two Emmy nominations for her work, and in 2001 she won an award from the Costume Designers Guild for her work on the show Geppetto. She came on the show to discuss some of the things she’s learned about filmmaking throughout her career, and then we discussed some of the specific wardrobe choices she made on 500 Days of Summer, The Newsroom, and Thank You for Your Service. Some of the things we discuss include How to dress for success on set How a costume can inform a character Where to find information about costumes in notable films Best practices for how filmmakers can work with a costume designer The differences between creating costumes for actors and for musicians Ways that a costume can upstage a scene and when to avoid that The strange but alluring appeal of the sweater vest! What the costumes on 500 Days of Summer, The Newsroom, and Thank You for Your Service reveal about the characters on those shows How she collaborated with Aaron Sorkin on The Newsroom If you’d like to hear another interview about working with actors to create a certain look for a film, then you might appreciate this episode with Dana Boisseau, who has worked as a hair stylist on films like Ray, Django Unchained, and The Butler. Show notes for that episode are here:   # Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # Let’s talk about what we can do together.   Some of the team from Fable House and I will be doing a special live podcast at SXSW 2018. If you plan to attend the festival, we hope you'll join us.  Email: podcast@nsavides.com. # Related Things Hope with the princess dress for Thank You for Your Service    Hope's website  Hope on  Facebook, IMDb Hope’s mentor Albert Wolsky, the costumer designer on All That Jazz, Bugsy, & Toys Costume design resources  costumedesignersguild.com clothesonfilm.com costumegallery.com/period.html Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Films & Shows Mentioned 500 Days of Summer All That Jazz An American in Paris Because of Winn-Dixie Bugsy Confirmation Enemies: A Love Story Father Knows Best Game of Thrones The Graduate Law and Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders A Lesson Before Dying The Newsroom Romeo and Juliet Scenes from a Mall Thank You For Your Service Toys Warm Springs   # Music Mentioned The Beatles Burt Bacharach The Clash The Jackson 5 The Smiths # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: bit.ly/nsavides   Stitcher Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Frank Oz is the puppet performer and voice of several beloved characters from The Muppets and Sesame Street. Some of the Muppet characters he's performed include Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Sam the Eagle. His popular Sesame Street characters include Bert, Cookie Monster, and Grover. Frank is also an accomplished director. The first feature film he directed was Dark Crystal, which he co-directed with Jim Henson. He then went on to direct films like The Muppets Take Manhattan, Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, What About Bob, and Bowfinger. To many though, myself included, Frank is best known as the performer who brings Yoda to life in the Star Wars films. Recently he directed a documentary about what it was like for him and his colleagues to work with Jim Henson on the Muppets. The documentary is called Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched and will be available online for viewing on the film's site on March 16. The Muppets and the Star Wars films have meant a lot to me throughout the years, so I was eager to do the interview, one I've been pursuing ever since I met Frank at SXSW 2017. The interview finally happened recently, but it didn't go as expected. Instead of editing out the complications, I decided to include them and offer some commentary about what happened. It felt like doing so could offer a more honest look at what a creative collaboration can involve.  In this episode we discuss What it was like collaborating with Jim Henson Whether there is a place for films to convey a moral outlook How Frank gained the confidence to do voices along with his puppetry How the character of Yoda developed and what if anything inspired the character What kind of influence a good creative leader can have on others Want to hear another puppet-related episode? You might appreciate this interview with Clay Achee. His Dark Crystal fan film got featured on the Jim Henson YouTube page, which led to him getting an exclusive tour of The Jim Henson Company's studio space. Show notes for that episode are over here.    # Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # Let’s talk about what we can do together.    Me and some of the team from Fable House will be doing a special live podcast at SXSW 2018. If you plan to attend, we hope you'll join us!  Email: podcast@nsavides.com. # Related Things   Muppet Guys Talking, where the film will be available to screen on March 16 Frank on IMDb Leonard Maltin's SXSW 2017 interview with Frank Oz My blog post about what  happened on my 1st visit to SXSW in 2013 My podcast about what happened on my 2nd visit to SXSW in 2017, which comes at the end of Part II of my SXSW podcast coverage Part I includes my interview with Leonard Maltin, and one of the things we discussed was his conversation with Frank.  Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Films Mentioned Boiler Room Bowfinger The Dark Crystal Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Empire Strikes Back The Last Jedi Little Shop of Horrors Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched The Muppets Take Manhattan The Producers Star Wars What About Bob Walk With Me # Books Mentioned Poetics The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: bit.ly/nsavides   Stitcher Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

Considered by some musicians to be the "Disneyland for musicians,"  Sweetwater as one of the largest musical equipment dealers in the United States. They also have a word-class recording studio in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Mark Hornsby is the Director of Music Production there.   "My philosophy is is mixing starts when you put the first microphone in front of the first instrument” -Mark Hornsby Depending on the project Mark will serve as producer or mixer or both for the artists who come in to record at Sweetwater. Some of the artists that Mark has worked with include Adrian Belew - former frontman of King Crimson and a guitarist who has played with Frank Zappa, David Bowie, and Talking Heads. His solo album Flux was also released as an app that allowed for a new listening experience each time the app was launched. Alison Krause - a key figure in the contemporary resurgence of bluegrass-country music. She has won 27 Grammy Awards, which makes her the most awarded living recipient. Her soundtrack performances include O Brother, Where Art Thou? and Cold Mountain. Carl Verheyen - listed as one of the top guitar players in the world by Guitar Magazine and has played with bands like the Bee Gees and Supertramp and recorded music for films like The Usual Suspects and Ratatouille. Jonatha Brooke - created the theme song for Joss Whedon’s TV series Dollhouse. Her music has also been included on shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Return to Neverland, and her sound has been compared to Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow, and Suzanne Vega. (As a side tangent that might be of interest to long-time listeners, three of the four musicians have birthdays on the 23rd. Adrian's birthday is on Dec. 23, Alison's is on July 23, and Jonatha's is on Jan. 23. What is happening?!) In the episode we discuss Mark's collaborations with each artist. We also talk about his experience and big take away from recording at the legendary Abby Road Studios in London. Mark is also a member of the Recording Academy, which means that he gets to vote on the Grammys, so we also discuss what he listens for when he evaluates music and what music trend he's like to see go away. My interview with Mark led me to reflect on the state of entertainment industry, which led to some thoughts about good and evil. How exactly did a conversation about mixing lead me to metaphysics commentary? You'll have to listen to find out! If you connect with Mark's preference for getting it right during the performance, then you might also appreciate this episode with Jeff Jasper. He's a digital effects supervisor who has worked on films like The Dark Knight and Interstellar with Christopher Nolan, a filmmaker who prefers using practical effects whenever possible. Jeff's episode is here. # Sponsor for this Episode Fable House and I are partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands who want to share their music in personable and unforgettable ways. Based in Louisiana, Fable House is a production company that has produced millions of dollars worth of content. Their team has done vfx work for projects like Game of Thrones, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Star Trek: Into Darkness and they've worked with or shot for Dr. John, Essence Festival, Kendrick Lamar, Ron Howard's company New Form Digital, and Jared Leto's Thirty Seconds to Mars.   https://vimeo.com/147341881 # Let's discuss how we can help your music stand out: podcast@nsavides.com   # Related Things Mark's site Mark on  Instagram, Twitter Sweetwater  Sweetwater Studios  Sweetwater inSync training resources  Grand Designs: The Music of Carl Verheyen on YouTube Carl Verheyen - Essential Blues on YouTube Blayne Weaver is the voice of Peter Pan in Return to Neverland, in which Jonatha sings "I'll Try." Blayne's podcast episode is here. Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Music Mentioned Arranged by artist, then album and song Adrian Belew - Flux, “Bunny Slippers”  Alison Krause Carl Verheyen - The Grand Design, Essential Blues  Ed Greene Jonatha Brooke (performed as The Story with Jennifer Kimball) - Midnight. Hallelujah. “Mean Looking Jesus,” “I’ll Try” King Crimson - The Construkction of Light  Lady Gaga - Joanne, “Million Reasons”  Marilyn Manson - “The Beautiful People” Rory Hoffman - played accordion, banjo, clarinet, cuatro, and harmonica on Jonahta’s Midnight. Hallelujah Supertramp  # Films & TV Shows Mentioned Dollhouse Return to Neverland War for the Planet of the Apes # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave a friendly review: bit.ly/nsavidesPodcast Stitcher Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier has had her songs recorded by the likes by Blake Shelton, Jimmy Buffett, and Tim McGraw and has made several appearances at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, but I was particularly impressed to learn that Bob Dylan knows Mary's story and featured her work in one of his music showcases. One of the causes that Mary is passionate about is helping veterans to work through the trauma that they faced in combat. She has partnered with SongwritingWith:Soldiers to collaborate with veterans to write songs that explore the emotional truths of their war-time experiences. This cause is so important to Mary that she partnered with Veterans Airlift Command to fly in veteran Josh Geartz so that perform with her at the Grand Ole Opry. This connection can save lives. It literally can save lives.” - Mary Gauthier Mary's upcoming album, Rifles & Rosary Beads, comes out in January 2018, and all the songs in it are co-written with veterans connected to SongwritingWith:Soldiers. Mary and her team graciously shared "Bullet Holes in the Sky," one of the songs from the new album, which you can hear it at the end of our episode. Some of the things that we discuss include How Mary's early traumas shaped her development as an artist Mary's approach to getting her songs on the radar of prominent recording artists A technique for getting laconic veterans to open up about the struggles they've faced Why taking care of our veterans is a unifying issue across the political spectrum How can artists effectively speak up about challenging social issues Finding success in the music industry while staying sober Learning to listen for the God lines # Want to hear another veteran-related episode? Check out this interview with Justin Roberts, a chaplain who followed his battalion into Afghanistan and back and made a documentary called No Greater Love, currently in select theaters. General Stanley McCrystal said of the film “No Greater Love cuts to the heart of why our warriors serve and needs to be seen by every American.” Show notes are here. # Sponsor for this Episode Fable House and I are partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands who want to share their music in personable and unforgettable ways. Based in Louisiana, Fable House is a production company that has produced millions of dollars worth of content. Their team has done vfx work for projects like Game of Thrones, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Star Trek: Into Darkness and they've worked with or shot for Dr. John, Essence Festival, Kendrick Lamar, Ron Howard's company New Form Digital, and Jared Leto's Thirty Seconds to Mars.   https://vimeo.com/147341881 # Let's discuss how we can help your music stand out: podcast@nsavides.com   # Related Things Mary's site Mary on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Mary's keynote at CD Baby's DIY Musician Conference 2017 SongwritingWith:Soldiers Trent Reznor's interview on Vulture (my take: how not to take on decisive issues) No Greater Love film Thank You for Your Service film Trent's War, my short film about a soldier battling PTSD Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Music Mentioned Mary's songs "I Drink" (recorded by Tim McGraw) "Mercy Now" "Wheel Inside the Wheel" (recorded by Jimmy Buffett) "Worthy" (cowritten with Beth Nielsen, recorded by Bettye LaVette) # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave a friendly review: bit.ly/nsavidesPodcast Stitcher Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

Filmmaker Cynthia Hill earned an Emmy for her work on the PBS show A Chef's Life, which gets over 4 million views per episode and is seen around the world. Her latest project is Road to Race Day, a documentary series executive produced by Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights) that offers unprecedented access into the world of Hendrick Motorsports the most successful stock car racing team in NASCAR history. The team is co-owned by Jeff Gordon and some of their other driver include Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chase Elliott, and Jimmie Johnson. Some of the things that we discuss include Filmmaking as a way to bridge the divide How Cynthia earned the trust of exclusive, occasionally secretive, organization What it's like getting notes from a filmmaker like Peter Berg The appeal of NASCAR and what makes it a quintessential American past time What we can learn from the collaborations of top-performing race teams and pit crews Cynthia's unconventional directing approach that allowed for real-time storytelling in the midst of race-day whirlwind How Cynthia and her team was able to record crisp sound even in the midst of a noisy speedway  # Sponsor for this Episode PODCAST SUCCESS STORY  I interviewed filmmaker Austin Alward during my Louisiana Film Prize 2016 coverage. After getting to know him, I felt like he might get along well with Sam Claitor, a producer friend over at Fable House. Austin and Sam hit it off and decided to partner on Le Grand Remix, one of the more ambitious short films I've come across. (It involves a crew larger than some feature films.) In April Sam and Austin were awarded a a $32,500 French Culture Film Grant from #CreateLouisiana and their partners.    Former podcast guests Austin Alward and Jolene Pinder pose with Sam Claitor after the award ceremony. Photo from CreateLouisiana's Facebook page.   At the time of this episode, they are finishing up the shooting for the film and are prepping a Kickstarter campaign to pay for the film's finishing touches. Congratulations to Austin, Sam, and the rest of the Le Grand Remix team for bringing your ambitious vision to life!     The nsavides Podcast made things a little better for Austin and Sam. How can it make things better for you?  podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Cynthia's production company, Markay Media Composer Chuck Johnson's website Watch Road to Race Day on go90.com Cynthia on Facebook, Twitter Chuck on Facebook, Twitter Road to Race Day on Facebook, Twitter Audio equipment used to record the series Sanken COS-11D omni lavalier mics (paired with Lectrosonics SRb5P dual-channel wireless receivers and SMQV transmitters) Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun microphone Zaxcom Maxx mixer/recorder # Films & Shows Mentioned Boxing 24/7  Beasts of the Southern Wild  A Chef's Life Friday Night Lights  Patriot Day    Raw Road to Race Day # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave a friendly review: bit.ly/nsavidesPodcast Stitcher Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!   SaveSave

Lane Mack has performed at SXSW and Jazz Fest, but to millions of viewers he is best known for appearing on NBC's The Voice in 2016. Growing up in Lafayette, Louisiana, Lane was surrounded by a community of skilled musicians, including his uncle Roddie Romero, a Grammy-nominated zydeco artist, and the region has left its mark on Lane, as he has refined his sound over the years. His latest EP,  Swampodisiac, made it to the #2 slot on the iTunes blues chart shortly after it was released on Sept. 19, 2017. As the title suggests, the EP is a swamp-infused concoction of unvarnished blues and rock 'n' roll. Lane came on the podcast to tell us more about his musical influences and inspirations. Some of the things we discuss in the episode include   When to use one type of a guitar over another Finding the confidence to perform when millions are watching Developing a distinct style by building on artistic influences What's it like playing at SXSW, Jazz Fest, and recording at a storied facility like Dockside Studios Being grounded in a sense of faith and family while navigating the ups and downs that come with doing creative work     Sponsor for this Episode Fable House and I are partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands with big visions who want to share their music with the world in memorable, imaginative, and soulful ways. Based in Louisiana, Fable House is a production company that has produced millions of dollars worth of content. They have shot features for the SyFy channel, produced a number of polished music videos, and shot a short film that screened at the Cannes Film Festival.   https://vimeo.com/147341881 # Ready to bring your music dreams to life? Let's discuss: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things   Lane on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube  Show some love for Lane's new EP, Swampodisiac, on iTunes Or on Amazon & Spotify   Lane Mack vs. Sophia Urista on The Voice I first saw Lane perform at SXSW 2017, where I did podcast coverage. I included one of his songs in my SXSW 2017 playlist.   # Bands & Recording Artists Mentioned AC/DC B.B. King Bobby Schneck Jr. Eric Clapton Jeff Buckley Jimmie Vaughan, one of Lane's influences Journey Lane Mack Lenny Kravitz, a big influence for Lane Lightnin’ Hopkins, an influence for Lane's song "Jesus' cadillac” Los Lobos, helped influence the sound of Lane's "Hell on My Backside" Marc Broussard  Maegan Berard, the guitarist from Sweet Cecilia Miley Cyrus Roddie Romero, Lane's Grammy-nominated uncle Ray Boudreaux Ryan Adams Sonny Landreth, another one of Lane's influences Sophia Urista, she battled against Lane on The Voice Stevie Ray Vaughan Sweet Cecilia, an Americana band Lane has collaborated with Tom Petty Traveling Wilburys

Kris Neel is one of five friends who compose The Assemblie, an indie gospel rock band from New Iberia. “Stray,” one of their songs, has gotten over 1 million plays on Spotify, which brought them to the attention of a few labels. The band heard a few offers but ultimately decided to remain independent. As the band regroups to take into account shifting priorities of the musicians involved, Kris has branched out as a solo singer-songwriter and recently released a self-titled EP.   If we do not define what success is worth personally, we’re just going to be chasing after what others have defined success to be.” - Kris Neel   Kris came on the show to discuss how his band got over 1 million plays on Spotify, the inspiration behind his new EP, and the way that his faith shapes all of his music. Some of the things we discuss in the episode include # The importance of honesty and vulnerability in art Why staying indie makes sense for some musicians How a community connection can supercharge an album release What kind of misconceptions sometimes arise about gospel music Whether there's a difference between being a Christian artist and being an artist who explores Christian themes Finding a balance between music aspirations and family connections   #     Sponsor for this Episode Fable House and I are partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands with big visions who want to share their music with the world in memorable, imaginative, and soulful ways. Based in Louisiana, Fable House is a production company that has produced millions of dollars worth of content. They have shot features for the SyFy channel, produced a number of polished music videos, and shot a short film that screened at the Cannes Film Festival.   https://vimeo.com/147341881 # Ready to bring your music dreams to life? Let's discuss: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Kris's site His EP on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify Kris on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter The Assemblie on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify   Kris plays at Presonus on May 23   Bono discusses the Psalms with Eugene Peterson, author of The Message translation of the Bible Anchor Chapel, where Kris and I go to church Some recent music episodes of The nsavides Podcast that might also be of interest Live music producer WadeSutton on how to optimize your live shows for maximum impact VP of Marketing at CD Baby, Kevin Breuner, on how to make money as a musician without a label # Bands & Recording Artists Mentioned The Assemblie - "Stray" Bono The Brilliance Cool Hand Luke Ed Sheeran - "Supermarket Flowers" Future of Forestry Jeff Buckley - "Hallelujah" Johnny Cash Kris Neel Lukas Graham - “Happy Home" Smalltown Poets # Books Mentioned Bible The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Les Misérables by Victor Hugo The Message by Eugene Peterson # Art Mentioned Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave a friendly review: bit.ly/nsavidesPodcast Stitcher Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

The first band Kevin Breuner joined after college, Smalltown Poets, received a Grammy nomination for their first album. That band has been through a number of changes throughout the years, but they're still active 20 years later. Kevin has also stayed active in the music scene, playing in a couple of bands in addition to Smalltown Poets. One of those bands, Hello Morning, recently got included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.   When Kevin joined CD Baby, digital distribution was in a nascent stage and CD Baby was an early adopter. That gave him a front-row seat to see how that innovation would go on to transform the music industry. Kevin is currently CD Baby's Director of Marketing, and he co-hosts their DIY Musician Podcast and helps to organize their annual DIY Musician Conference in Nashville.  #     As an accomplished musician and as someone who engages musicians on a daily basis through his work at CD Baby, Kevin is ideally positioned to give advice about how to stand out in today's music landscape. Some of the things we discuss in the episode include When it makes sense to sign with a label, if ever How to get your music on film and TV soundtracks Getting traction for your music with a live listening party How to get access to the same fan engagement tools that Oasis uses How artists like Ingrid Michaelson built a successful career while staying independent How filmmakers on a budget can work with CD Baby to get memorable music for their films What stats to pay attention to on Spotify # Sponsor for this Episode Fable House and I are partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands with big visions who want to share their music with the world in memorable, imaginative, and soulful ways. Based in Louisiana, Fable House is a production company that has produced millions of dollars worth of content. They have shot features for the SyFy channel, produced a number of polished music videos, and shot a short film that screened at the Cannes Film Festival.   https://vimeo.com/147341881 # Ready to bring your music dreams to life? Let's discuss: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Kevin's show, DIY Musician Podcast Kevin's Grammy-nominated band, Smalltown Poets DIY Musician Conference in Nashville. This year it is from Aug. 25-27, and YouTube will be recording bands on Aug. 24 as part of the pre-conference festivities. I will be attending, so say hello if you're in town. CD Baby's site show.co, the site that offers the fan engagement tools that Kevin mentioned The music video that Kevin mentioned from Chris Robley, co-host of the DIY Musician Podcast. Kevin on Twitter, Facebook My interview with David Patterson , one of the producers of the Don't Stop Believin' doc. on Journey # Bands & Recording Artists Mentioned Bon Iver Chris Robley Gotye Ingrid Michaelson Journey Macklemore The National OK Go Smalltown Poets Twenty One Pilots Walk Off the Earth # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave a friendly review: bit.ly/nsavidesPodcast Stitcher Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Wade Sutton has almost 20 years of experience in professional radio journalism. These days he's focused on helping musicians take their careers to the next level, specializing in live music production and media coaching. He has clients in major cities like Nashville, New York, London, Sydney, and Toronto, and some of them have played with Stevie Wonder, danced with MC Hammer, and been featured on Buzzfeed.   Some of the things that we discuss in this episode include How to enhance a song's emotional impact during a live music show What every band should do before releasing a new album How artists can uncover the hidden stories that make them unique How to find an angle that will interest local newspapers and TV shows What is the most important feature of a band website When is the right time to do a music video   # Sponsor for this Episode Fable House and I are partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands with big visions who want to share their music with the world in memorable, imaginative, and soulful ways. Based in Louisiana, Fable House is a production company that has produced millions of dollars worth of content. They have shot features for the SyFy channel, produced a number of polished music videos, and shot a short film that screened at the Cannes Film Festival. https://vimeo.com/147341881   Ready to bring your music dreams to life? Let's discuss: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Wade's website Link to get Get Wade’s eBook, The $150,000 Music Degree, for free Preview Wade's latest book, Hacking Music The DIY Musician Conference that I will be attending later this month # Bands & Recording Artists Mentioned Britney Spears Chance the Rapper Garth Brooks Katy Perry Kierstan Kelly Lady Gaga MC Hammer Rolling Stones Taylor Swift Zach Stone