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Your kids are already making videos on their phones — but what if that creativity became something much bigger? Youth filmmaking is one of the most powerful ways to build storytelling, teamwork, and real-world skills all at the same time.David Alford, of Cross Purposes Products, pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to make a film from scratch, sharing 5 practical insights every aspiring young filmmaker needs to know before they ever pick up a camera:✅Why the story always comes before the equipment in youth filmmaking✅The biggest mistake young filmmakers make that loses the audience every time✅How to find free locations, borrow gear, and a willing crew in your community✅What 4 months of pre-production looks like and why it makes everything work✅How a $6,000 short film made it to film festivals and international distribution✅Why telling stories from a Christian worldview matters more now than everVisit Crosspurposes Productions to watch the films mentioned in this episode and reach out if you want guidance on getting started.Resources for You Cross Purposes short film and all filmsContact email for filmmaking questionsCross Purposes available on Pureflix, Tubi, Apple TV, TBN, Amazon, and international platformsLife Skills Leadership Summit Show Notes:Making Movies With Your Kids — A Conversation With Filmmaker David AlfordToday I have filmmaker David Alford here, and we're talking about a topic I personally think you'll find exciting — making movies. When I think about my grandkids, they're always making movies with my phone. Kids today are walking around with little movie studios in their hands. So let's talk about what's actually possible.How David Got Started — And How Homeschool Kids Changed EverythingDavid is a graduate of UT Austin with a degree in radio, television, and film. He worked in Christian radio for about 12 years as a drive-time radio host, then did some television work at a local ABC affiliate. But he'd never done the film part of his degree. So in his 50s, he decided to round off the trifecta — and he started making movies.He also became a homeschool dad. His kids grew up in a community of homeschool families, and over time that community became his surrogate family. He was a drama teacher at a local theater and had this pool of artistic, creative kids around him who were interested in storytelling.When it came time to make his first film, he pulled those homeschool kids in — some as actors, some as crew. All you have to do is put a task in front of homeschool kids and they'll figure it out. Tell them to learn about makeup or lighting, and they'd go study on YouTube and come to set ready to go.With a makeshift crew of college film graduates and homeschool kids, they made a short film called Cross Purposes over four days. It had heart. A lot of heart. And that little film — made on a shoestring budget with mostly volunteers — got picked up by a distribution company and is now being distributed worldwide in several languages.Where to Start: Tell the Story Only You Can TellIf you want to make a movie, start with what's around you. Start with your environment. You're not going to wow anyone with special effects on a $3,000 film. What you can do is tell a story that only you can tell. A story that comes from your heart, that God has put on your heart to tell, told to the best of your ability with what's around you.Take people somewhere they don't normally get to go. If you work at a grocery store, you see a side of it that most people never see. Take people on that journey. Your world doesn't have to be giant or spectacular. It just needs to be different — because people who watch movies want to go somewhere they've never been before with people who are interesting to spend time with.Writing Characters That ConnectWhen writing a screenplay, look for a character who is conflicted. Nobody likes to see stories about perfect people — there's only one perfect person who ever walked this planet. The rest of us fall pretty short. We don't relate to perfect characters and we're not interested in them.Find a character who fascinates you. Someone you want to spend time with. Someone when they walk in the room, you perk up a little. Warts and all. They need to have problems, because we all do. If you look at Bible characters, so many of them had serious issues — and we learned from those issues. Christian films are the same way.The biggest mistake new filmmakers make is that they telegraph everything too quickly. Two minutes into a scene, the audience already knows exactly what's happening and they're just waiting for it to end. You have to constantly feed your audience new information — about the character, about the conflict, about the scene. Every scene needs to be triggered by the scene before it. If you can remove a scene and not feel any difference, that scene doesn't belong in the script.And your main character must change from beginning to end. They need to have gone through a metamorphosis. Something real has to happen to them.From Script to Screen — The Production ProcessOnce your screenplay is locked — meaning you and your team are genuinely happy with it and it's been through feedback — that script becomes the foundation for everything else. Then you find your team. A director of photography, lighting people, sound, set design, costume. David's oldest daughter is their production designer. His youngest daughter is the assistant director. His son worked on sound.You storyboard the entire film — drawing what the camera will see in each shot, almost like a comic book. By the time you get on set, the movie is already made in your heads. It's just a matter of making it happen.Pre-production takes about four to five months. And when you do get on set, you have a short amount of time. Even with volunteers, treat them like paid professionals — start on time, end on time, don't waste their time. People will work hard for you even if they're learning their jobs for the first time, as long as you respect them.One more thing — please do not cheat on your actors. If you have two actors doing a beautiful job and then you cut to someone who can't act, the whole story falls apart. Find actors who can genuinely convince you.Funding a Film on a Small BudgetCross Purposes was made for about $6,000. David went to local locations and asked if they could shoot there for free. Most people said yes. The hospital where much of it was shot had an entire wing closed due to staffing shortages and let them use it for free. All you have to do is ask.Equipment can be rented from production houses for a couple hundred dollars. Some local universities will let students check out cameras. Free editing software is available online. Work lights aren't fancy, but they work — just make sure the shadows are off the faces.Cross Purposes has now been making money for about five years. The money it earns funds the next film. The budget has gotten bigger every time and the quality has improved. It's a snowball effect.Where Films Can Go After You Make ThemAfter post-production and editing, short films can go to film festivals — Christian and secular ones all over the country. Cross Purposes was accepted at 13 out of 15 festivals it was submitted to. Those acceptances led to a distribution company reaching out, which now distributes the film worldwide — on Tubi, Apple TV, TBN, and platforms in Russia, Australia, Europe, and South America.David's First Step AdviceHave a story that when you tell it to people, they react. It makes them smile, it makes them cry, it makes them something. Don't start until you have a story you feel like you have to get in front of other people.And don't make it about you being in front of a camera. It's a service. You're there to serve the people who work with you and the audience watching. If it becomes an ego trip, it shows up on screen. Start with the story, and the pieces will start falling into place.People need to hear your voice. As many voices as there are out there, people need to hear yours. Do it because it's something God wants you to do. Make it joyful. And make it joyful with the people you do it with — because this is a team sport.You can find all of David's films and links to where you can watch them at crosspurposes.productions. If you want to get in touch with David directly or ask questions about getting started, you can reach him at crosspurposes@yahoo.com. Links to both are below this video.to both are below this video.

After a week of not-news coverage where Chris and Warren wandered the Earth and comedian, Who historian and legend Toby Hadoke ably guested, the Three Who Rule are reunited and tackle a shedload of news, including a scoop about The War Between the Land and the Sea airing at different times on the BBC and Disney+, Carole Ann Ford letting loose on the unused Season 2 finale of one Doctor Who, Jane Tranter explaining how TV works in 2025 (not so well!), tons of Big Finish, and most importantly, Part the Third of our Classic Series Commentary for The Sun Makers!  Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon SCOOP: BBC to air The War Between The Land and The Sea in December; Disney+ in February Carole Ann Ford describes unused Doctor Who finale scene Broadcast Now profile on Jane Tranter and Bad Wolf Jane Tranter addresses Doctor Who future (from Broadcast Now profile) BFI Screening of Blake's 7 Series 2 episodes on November 8, now sold out Character Options Doctor Who The Master and TARDIS Vortex Edition Figure Set Big Finish: The Worlds of Doctor Who – The War Master: His Greatest Trick out now Big Finish: The Third Doctor Adventures: Operation: Vengeance out now Big Finish: The Third Doctor Adventures: The Imposters due February 2026 Big Finish: The Fourth Doctor Adventures: The Ministry of Death due March 2026 Big Finish: The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield: The Dalek Eternity 2 out now Big Finish: Star Cops: Conflict starts January 2026 BBC Archive: 1964: From Script to Screen – Making a Television Drama Nabil Shaban 1953-2025 Commentary: The Sun Makers Part Three

Most marketers play it safe. These two don't.In this premiere episode of Reed Between the Lines, I sit down with Adam McQueen and Grayson Ottenbreit from Klue — two marketers who've turned B2B content into something people actually want to watch. And no, that's not an exaggeration.From a surprise invite to be on the show to the behind-the-scenes of their viral hit Klueless, this episode is packed with real stories, smart tactics, and a lot of laughs.Press play to discover:How Klue built a culture that rewards creative risk-takingWhat it really takes to get executive buy-in on non-traditional ideasThe story behind Klueless, a parody-meets-product mini-film that makes B2B fun (and effective)Why marketers need a system to fuel creativity, not just ideasThe creative process behind Coffee & Compete, and how to use video to build an audience and a pipelineIf you're trying to do brand marketing that doesn't get ignored, this one's for you.⬛ Get started with Goldcast: https://bit.ly/42bgdJo⬛ Follow Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mcqueen-%F0%9F%94%8E-032a5b10b/ ⬛ Follow Grayson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graysonottenbreit/ More from The Reeder:

What if the most powerful move you could make as a founder is to stop being the one doing it all?Today's episode explores the mindset shift that turns your business from a job into a scalable, valuable system. Bill is joined by legendary entrepreneur and author Michael E. Gerber to discuss why strategically working on the business, not in it, is the single most important shift a founder can make. From designing scripts to building systems that run without you, Michael shares what it truly means to scale with intention.Michael E. Gerber is the author of the best-selling E-Myth Revisited and with over 28 other books, Michael has spent decades helping entrepreneurs turn chaos into structure and systems. His latest creation is The Dreaming Room, an immersive experience designed to help business owners redefine their business vision and create a roadmap for success.Topics explored in this episode:(02:45) The Origin of the E-Myth*How a chance encounter led Michael to uncover the hidden flaw in small businesses.(08:05) Systems Are the Brand*Why the DNA of a brand lives in its systems and not in its logo or marketing.(11:45) From Script to Soul*How do you express the same message over and over with intention and passion?(14:15) Why McDonald's Gets It*What entrepreneurs can learn from Founder Ray Kroc about scaling through consistency.(18:20) Sarah's Pie Shop and the Power of Working On It*An impactful story about a small business owner's transformation from technician to entrepreneur.(27:40) The Dreaming Room and the Eightfold Path*The dreamer, the thinker, the storyteller, the leader, the designer, the builder, the launcher, and the grower.(31:25) The Business Is the Product*Don't let the business become your boss.*You have to create something of value in your business, or else you will go out of business.*Most Small businesses are doing the wrong type of work. (40:45) From NuCo to Scale*Why scaling means letting go of “OldCo” and creating something that lives beyond you.Thanks to Michael E. Gerber for being on the show!Learn more about The Dreaming Room: https://www.michaelegerbercompanies.comContact Michael directly: michael@michaelegerbercompanies.comConnect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelegerberBill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth. Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGallBill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions

Get More LVWITHLOVE Content Guests: Ian Mondrick – Comic Book Author, Co-Creator of STASH BOX www.stashboxcomic.com In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker sits down with Ian Mondrick, a comic author and Lehigh Valley native whose latest project, STASH BOX, is currently live on Kickstarter. We talk about how Ian got started in comics, what goes into writing a horror book that's equal parts terrifying and thoughtful, and how STASH BOX draws from both retro horror aesthetics and modern anxieties. Set in a quiet suburban home and spiraling into surreal terror, the book explores themes of identity, love, and transformation—wrapped in the gory fun of classic horror. You'll also hear about the behind-the-scenes process of comic creation, what makes Kickstarter such a powerful platform for indie creators, and why supporting projects like this matters. To learn more or support the campaign, visit: www.StashBoxComic.com Watch Episode https://youtu.be/lAQ-7BO0YcI www.lvwithlove.com Thank you to our Partners! WDIY Lehigh Valley Health Network Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Episode Recap Comic Author Ian Mondrick and the Dark Side of Suburbia in STASH BOX “This book is for horror fans first and foremost.” Ian Mondrick opens the conversation with a clear warning—STASH BOX is not for the faint of heart. It’s violent, strange, and deeply unsettling. But beneath all the gore is a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of young love, change, and the anxiety of growing up in a world that feels like it's shifting under your feet. That layered tension—between blood and meaning—is exactly what STASH BOX was built on. From Script to Scare: Writing Comics from the Lehigh Valley Ian shares how his journey into comics began in the Lehigh Valley and evolved into scripting indie horror books like Tomb of the Black Horse and now STASH BOX. He breaks down the mechanics of writing a comic—what goes into a script, how he collaborates with artists like Frederik Hornung, and why writing for comics is not like writing a novel. “There's a language to comics that you have to learn,” Ian says. “It's not just writing dialogue—it's pacing, paneling, page turns. You're writing something someone else is going to draw, and you have to trust that relationship.” The Horror of Transformation At the center of STASH BOX are two characters—Harrison and Lou—caught in the kind of one-night suburban misadventure that goes from strange to full-on horrifying. Ian explains how the comic plays with body horror and psychedelic imagery to reflect the fear of growing up, losing control, and becoming something… else. “It's about transformation—physical and emotional,” he says. “And it's not always pretty.” The comic's tone is inspired by classic EC Comics, Creepshow, and films like Videodrome and The Thing. But don't expect a nostalgia piece—STASH BOX is modern in its themes, experimental in its presentation, and printed on retro newsprint to give it a haunting, vintage feel. Kickstarter and the Power of Direct Support Ian talks about why launching STASH BOX on Kickstarter was the right move—not just for funding, but for community. “When someone backs a Kickstarter, they're saying, ‘I believe in this idea,'” he says. “And for indie comics, that kind of support is everything.” The campaign offers a variety of rewards: alternate covers, original art, mystery sketches, and even a chance to have your own comic cover drawn by artist Frederik Hornung. It's not just a comic—it's a piece of horror ephemera for collectors and fans. Backing Creators, Supporting Local Voices Though STASH BOX is set in a fictional suburban street, Ian admits that its quiet unease and layout were very much inspired by his own upbringing in the Lehigh Valley. That connection to place shows in the comic's atmosphere—a mix of the familiar and the uncanny. When asked why people should support this project, Ian puts it simply: “Because you're helping stories like this exist.” Final Takeaway This episode isn't just about a horror comic—it's about storytelling, risk-taking, and the power of direct creative connection. With STASH BOX, Ian Mondrick is building something weird, thoughtful, and terrifying—and he's doing it from the Lehigh Valley. If you love horror, independent art, or just want to see something new, this is the kind of project worth backing. Back the comic or learn more at: www.StashBoxComic.com

This week on The Modern Customer Podcast, Gadi Shamia—Co-founder and CEO of Replicant—shares his expertise on building a customer-centric AI strategy that delivers real results. From starting small with AI adoption to automating impactful call flows and scaling strategically, Gadi breaks down the steps leaders can take to unlock efficiency, empower agents, and improve customer experiences. He also highlights how AI is reshaping the contact center workforce, creating a future where agents handle high-value, complex interactions while automation tackles the rest.  Whether you're navigating AI adoption or looking to future-proof your CX strategy, this episode is packed with actionable insights for smarter, faster progress.

Welcome to "From Script to Screen", the podcast where we dive into your favorite movies of the week and the books they were based on, navigating how the adaptation succeeded in honoring the original text and, more importantly, how it failed. Jakob Baumgartner - Producer and EditorNick Ferrara - Writer/Researcher and Recordist

Greg Nicotero deserves a victory lap fresh off of completing 177 episodes, 12 years, and 11 seasons on The Walking Dead as a longtime director, producer, and effects guru. But the horror master is also working on the next season of Shudder's Creepshow, as well as the Daryl Dixon TWD spinoff. He joins Talking Strange to discuss the end of The Walking Dead, Creepshow's new "From Script to Screams" behind the scenes book, and about his dedication to George Romero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness  

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness  

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You  

Thanks for listening to Episode 1 of "From Script to Stage"! Look out for Episode 2, talking about Rehearsals! Again, if you would like to be featured on the later episodes of my podcast, use Anchor's Voice Messages feature and send one in talking about your favorite Movie or Musical, and why so. Anonymous or not, it is up to you. My Instagram is: sagnikisbroke My email is: @sagniknc07@gmail.com Have an amazing day!

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness  

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness

K.M. Rice is a national award-winning screenwriter and author who has worked for both Magic Leap and Weta Workshop. Her four-part Afterworld series launches with the first book, Ophelia. Her first novel, Darkling, is a young adult dark fantasy that now has a companion novel titled The Watcher. Her novella The Wild Frontier is an ode to the American spirit of adventure and seeks to awaken the wildish nature in all of us. She also provided additional writing and research for Middle-earth From Script to Screen: Building the World of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Over the years, her love of storytelling has led to producing and geeking out in various webshows and short films. When not writing or filming, she can be found hiking in the woods, baking, running, and enjoying the company of the many animals on her family ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California.

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You  

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness  

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness  

Aaron & Adam interview a very special guest in the Trek.fm wood paneled den, Bob Kline!    That name might not be as well known to you as Dorothy Fontana, Lou Scheimer or Walter Koenig but Bob was an integral part of making the world of the animated series. He was responsible for creating over 85% of all the ships, creatures, aliens and environment for the show.  And he didn't stop at TSA, if you've ever watched Thundar the Barbarian, He-Man, Dungeons and Dragons, G.I. Joe, Muppet Babies, Animaniacs, Gargoyles or even the Power Puff Girls....you've seen his work!  In this part one of a two part interview we learn how he came to work on Star Trek, what the SS Bonaventure became, and who burned a script in the hallway of Filmation! There is a treasure trove of information to explore so grab a bowl of your favorite cereal and settle in! Chapters Intro  (00:01:03)   Bob's Background (00:03:15 )   Starting at Filmation (00:11:38) Creating the Ursanoids (00:14:08) Favorite Aliens  (00:17:49) Quality  (00:23:27) The Bonaventure and Beyond (00:26:45) From Script to Saturday Morning (00:34:36) The Pink Clliffhanger  (00:41:24) Blu-Ray Contest Winner (41:37) Hosts Aaron Harvey Adam Drosin Guest Bob Klein Production Aaron Harvey (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Eric Extreme (Associate Producer)  Joo Kim (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager).

Making Independent Films with Charles de Lauzirika. Creating any film is an enormous undertaking, but when you go the independent route there are unique challenges the big productions don’t necessarily face. Yet some of the most talented and creative minds in storytelling have chosen to work with small teams and small budgets—and the results are incredible. But how is it done without the resources of a large Hollywood studio? In this episode of the official Axanar podcast, hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters are joined by Charles de Lauzirika, creator and director of Crave and producer of DVD/Blu-ray extras for Alien, Blade Runner, and Twin Peaks, to learn about his process for independent filmmaking. Charles, Rob, and Alec share their experiences working on projects including Crave, Prelude to Axanar, and Free Enterprise.   Hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Alec Peters   Guest Charles de Lauzirika   Editor and Producer Christopher Jones   Associate Producer Norman C. Lao   Production Manager Richard Marquez   Content Coordinator Will Nguyen   News Broadcasting from Ares Studios (00:00:42) Introducing Charlie (00:03:14)   Feature: Starships with Tobias Richter Making an Independent Film (00:06:04) From Script to Production (00:16:12) Casting on a Budget (00:26:26) Building a Crew (00:35:43) A Day in the Life of Production (00:40:35) Post Production (00:47:19) The Results (00:51:46) Closing (00:58:18)   Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm   Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm

The twenty-fourth episode of See Brian Write is a special one, as I share a panel on writing comics that I moderated at Connecticut ComiCONN. Comics legends Danny Fingeroth and Denny O'Neil shared their experiences as writers and editors, answered questions from the audience and even put up with my questions as well. They were both fantastic and I had an absolute blast.IntroNaNoWriMowww.nanowrimo.orgConnecticut ComiCONNwww.comiconn.comConnectiCut comiCONN PanelDanny Fingerothwww.dannyfingeroth.comtwitter.com/DannyFingerothHow to Create Comiucs, From Script to Printwww.amazon.com/How-Create-Comics-Script-Print/dp/1893905608Denny O'NeilThe DC Comics Guide to Writing Comicswww.amazon.com/The-DC-Comics-Guide-Writing/dp/0823010279Denny's Blog on ComicMixwww.comicmix.com/author/dennis-oneilNOTE: Next season of the SBW podcast is all about NANoWriMo! If you have participated in NaNoWriMo and want to be on the podcast, either email me (brian@seebrianwrite.com), or DM me on twitter: twitter.com/seebrianwrite. I am now scheduling new interviews!

From Script to Screen Curtis Kessinger Stand Up Comic Actor & Author Just Shoot It The Ultimate You Achieving Greatness