Podcasts about Garden State Film Festival

Today on Too Opinionated, singer Zara Phillips comes back for another visit. Somebody's Daughter - and the 2018 book and 2022 one-woman show the film is based on – focusses on Zara's personal journey of overcoming early addiction, navigating her life and meeting her birth father after many years and struggles after connecting with her birth mother. The project's true driving force is tofacilitate honest, vulnerable conversations about adoption. Too many people, she says, are ignoring these important issues. In addition to acting and writing, Zara is also a talented singer and songwriter who launched her career in the 80s, appearing in music videos and providing backing vocals on tour with Bob Geldof, Matt Bianco, David Essex and Nick Kamen. While taking some years away from creative endeavors to raise a family, she came back strong in the 2000s, releasing two albums(When The Rain Stops and You. Me & Us) produced by Ted Perlman, whose multi-faceted musical resume includes Whitney Houston, Bob Dylan and Chicago; earning a Best Homegrown Documentary honor for her 2008 film Roots Unknown at the Garden State Film Festival; and publishing in 2008 her first book Mother Me, a compelling memoir about her ongoing struggles as an adoptee now raising a family of her own. A few years later, Zara's song “I'm Legit,” co-written with Darryl McDaniels (DMC of Run-DMC), was a successful single in the adoption world and beyond. In 2014, Zara's one woman show Beneath My Father's Sky, directed by Eliza and Eric Roberts won Best Direction at NYC's United Solo Festival and was performed in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Connecticut and London in 2016. During this era, she was presented with an Angel in Adoption Award by the Congressional Coalition of Adoption Institute. Her most recent album, released in 2020, is Meditation and Kitkats, and she currently tours and performs with her husband, British folk-rock legend Richard Thompson, who scored Somebody's Daughter.   Want t owatch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

David shares his experiences as a board member of the Garden State Film Festival as well as the senior advisor to the New Jersey Film Commission. He has a vast amount of knowledge when it comes to filmmaking as well as having one of the best mustaches on the east coast.Please subscribe to our channel, it's free and it helps us keep going!!

The Horn Signal is proudly brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. Join hosts John Snell and Preston Shepard as they interview horn players around the world.  Today's episode features Robert Watt, former Assistant Principal Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.   Robert Lee Watt was born in Neptune, New Jersey the 4th child of seven. His father, Edward Watt Jr. played trumpet professionally in a Jazz ensemble, “The New Jersey Squires of Rhythm.” When Robert was eight years old he got curious about his father's trumpet, kept high on a shelf. Too short to reach it, Robert conscripted his little brother Tony to help. But with Tony on his shoulders he lost his balance, causing both of them to fall to the floor, trumpet in hand.  Robert then attempted to fix the dents in the instrument by using a hammer. The badly damaged trumpet was the way Robert's father discovered his interest in horns. After a serious reproach, Robert's father tried to teach him trumpet. However, it wasn't until years later that Robert discovered the instrument he really wanted to play.    While helping his father clean out a room in the basement Robert discovered some old 78 recordings. The curious Robert gave the old recordings a spin. It was the “William Tell Overture” on hearing the French horns on that recording he asked his father what instrument came in after the trumpet. His father informed him that it was a “French horn” “A middle instrument that never gets to play the melody like the trumpet…why, do you like that horn?” His father asked. Robert replied, “It gives me chills when I hear it, I love it. That's what I want to play.” His father informed the young Robert that it really wasn't the instrument for him. Explaining that it was an instrument for thin-lipped white boys. “Your lips are too thick to play that small, thin, mouthpiece. You'd be better suited for the trumpet like you father.”  Upon reaching high school Robert seriously pursued the French horn. Approaching the band director of his high school in Asbury Park, Robert was again told that his lips were too thick to play the French horn. After being persistent, the band director gave Robert an old French horn that barely worked.  Nevertheless, Robert advanced quickly and was soon winning auditions for honor bands and orchestras throughout the state of New Jersey, bringing great honor to his high school. After high school Robert was accepted to the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston where he majored in music and studied French horn with Harry Shapiro of the Boston Symphony. Mr. Shapiro took great interest in Robert pushing him hard. At the end of his first year Mr. Watt was asked to perform the Strauss Horn Concerto No. 1, with the Boston Pops Orchestra under Arthur Fiedler. The following summer he received a fellowship to the Berkshire Music Festival at Tanglewood. Returning to the Conservatory for his third year Mr. Watt was informed by the president's office that the Conservatory had financial problems and that all scholarships would be canceled for the coming year. At the end of his junior year at the Conservatory Mr. Watt was informed by his French horn teacher that it was time for him to audition for a position in a major symphony orchestra. On the advice of his teacher, Mr. Watt chose Los Angeles and Chicago. When Mr. Watt returned from his audition journey, he had made the finals at both auditions. Two months later The Los Angeles Philharmonic offered him the position of Assistant First Horn. Making him the first African American French horn player hired by a major symphony orchestra in the United States. Mr. Watt joined the ranks of only a handful of African Americans playing in symphony orchestras in these United States. According to the American Symphony Orchestra League, that represented less than 2% of the total, out of twenty-six top orchestras. Mr. Watt held his position until 2007, a career spanning 37 years.  Mr. Watt performed several times as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta and several orchestras in the Los Angeles area as well as the Oakland Symphony performing the Richard Strauss Second Horn Concerto While a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Mr. Watt has performed with principal and guest conductors that included: Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy, Eric Leinsdrof, Carla Maria Giulini, Pierre Boulez, Zubin Mehta, Henry Lewis, James De Priest, Michael Tilson Thomas, Herbert Blumstedt, Andre Previn, Marin Alsop, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Christoph Von Dohnányi. Included among the many world renown artists he has performed with were:     Yo-Yo Ma, Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Wynton Marsalias, Henry Mancini, Gladys Night, Isaac Hayes, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Barry White, Rihanna, Paula Abdul, Herbie Hancock, Lalo Schifrin, The Carpenters, Benny Carter, Quincy Jones, Bon Jovi, Elton John and film composer, John Williams. He has played on film scores of: Spiderman II, Rush Hour, Mission Impossible, Spike Lee's “Miracle at St. Anna, Golf and many others.  Mr. Watt has played the music for the Twentieth Century Fox cartoons, The Simpsons, American Dad, Family Guy and King of the Hill for the past three years. He played on the five hour TV special “The Jacksons, an American Family” under Harold Wheeler, and played for several years for the TV program “Startrek Voyager.” In the late 80's Mr. Watt helped organize an African American Brass Quintet, “The New Brass Ensemble” which performed throughout the United States and abroad.  Mr. Watt has done public speaking lecturing on music and African history in the Los Angeles area. He was hired as guest professor at Los Angele City College teaching the course, “Music of Black Americans”. Recently Mr. Watt executive produced a short film in memory of his friend Miles Davis. The film is based on the musical composition “Missing Miles” by Todd Cochran, commissioned by Mr. Watt, for French horn and piano. The short film was chosen by the Pan African Film Festival and the Garden State Film Festival.  Mr. Watt is a licensed airplane pilot with an instrument rating. He is a saber fencer and he speaks German and Italian.

What an amazing night talking to filmmakers from across the country telling their stories and being recognized by the Garden State Film Festival. Here are just a few of the filmmakers and the founder, Diane Raver. Make sure you follow the GSFF and become a member and help support these amazing independent filmmakers.Please subscribe!

Spring has sprung, and so has a new season for the AFB Possibilities Podcast. As we kick-off this season, we'll be focusing in on AFB's Award winning documentary film Possibilities, which presents an authentic portrayal of life today for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. The film was awarded this past weekend the Broader Vision Documentary Award at the Garden State Film Festival, and we're excited to share with you one of the featured voices in the film, New Jersey's own Krystal Allen. Recorded in 2024, AFB's own Melody Goodspeed joined Krystal for a conversation on the challenges people face when striving for independence, and the joys of shared experiences that blind people share across the world. Haling from Newark, New Jersey, Krystal is a leading community voice for people with vision loss and founded the nonprofit EyesLikeMine, which is rooted in the firm belief that “Vision loss doesn't break us, it builds…” She shares her own story and the work underway in North Jersey to breakdown misconceptions of blindness. A past fellow with AFB's Blind Leaders Development Program, she stresses the importance of mentoring and finding those pathways that open doors to independence. Formally the Inform & Connect podcast, the AFB Possibilities Podcast captures the real life experiences of people who are blind or have low vision and those working to make our world more inclusive and accessible. A production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), listeners can learn more about the work of AFB by visiting www.afb.org.  Be sure to like and subscribe to this podcast and consider supporting our work by making a tax-deductible gift to AFB. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

#realconversations #composer #musician #royalcollegeofmusic#violinist #animation  CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet ROS GILMAN; winner of the Music Movie Competition,Garden State Film Festival, composer, ‘The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess'(short animation). “Live from England, I spoke with Ros Gilman, talking abouthis world of accomplished music, dedication, composing, and conducting.Earlier, I found his website, rosgilman.com. An accessible place of brilliantmusic, categorized for easy listening. A new home for me to celebrate myemotions and energies. We talked broadly, ranging from Ode to Joy, JohnWilliams, Nessun Dorma, and Ros' musical contribution to the animated film (atGSFF) ‘The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess.' This was that perfect interview.”Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs471 Interviews/Videos  8500 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**ROS GILMAN, MA; winner Music Movie Competition, GSFF,composer, ‘The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess' (short animation)YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vf_sR-EUY9YBIO: Ros is a classically trained, award-winning,British-German composer, music producer, conductor, and violinist. His workincludes HBO, ARTE, ZDF, France 5, and BAFTA/BIFA-qualifying independent films,showcased at festivals like Locarno Film Festival. Trained at the University ofMusic, Vienna and the Royal College of Music, London, Ros' music has receivedover 19 million streams, airplay on major radio stations like BBC, NPO, NDR,and has been featured in BBC Music Magazine and The JC. His portfolio rangesfrom large orchestral scores to intimate electronics and solo piano.LINKS:  Website:rosgilman.comSocial Media Handle: @rosgilman (Instagram, Facebook,YouTube)**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #lawyer #spacelaw #Chicago #producer #invitro#childlessness #47 CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet CHARLES MUDD: “Our conversation about the film ‘47', isso hugely important in our world, dealing with infertility and childlessnessand our collective futures. Seamlessly, the chat turned to space law, westernmovies, Clint Eastwood, Lawrence of Arabia (not the film), Peter Paul and Mary,Purdue and the Big Ten, in vitro. The picture here is a wondrous conversation;magical properties. Charles Mudd is a galaxy of info, and the film ‘47' is apure must-see.  Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs471 Interviews/Videos  8500 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **CHARLES MUDD; Principal Attorney, Producer, “47” screeningat the Garden State Film FestivalYouTube: https://youtu.be/o5WVV847OXUBIO:  Charles Lee MuddJr. contributes to the international community as a thought leader in Internetand space law and policy. Throughout his law career, Charles has focused ontechnology and Internet law on both a litigation and transactional level. Inthe litigation context, his advocacy contributed to the development ofprecedent relating to the anonymity of speech on the Internet and otherdefamation related issues. From the transactional perspective, his counselguided many businesses through a myriad of legal issues and helped foster theirgrowth. More recently, he expanded his practice to include space law andpolicy. The impetus for space began while Charles attended a graduateastrophysics course at the University of Chicago as a Returning Scholar. Sincethen, his space clientele grew and his engagement in the development of spacepolicy advanced. In particular, Charles advocacy includes speaking at numerousinternational fora on space policy, including United Nations conferences andworkshops. Charles remains sought after for his insight and experience in spaceand Internet law and policy.LINK: charles@tanchakat.comhttps://www.muddlawoffices.com/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #adultADHD #selfdiscovery #California#NYCCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet BRIANA TROISE: Filmmaker,‘Clean My Room,' screening at Garden State Film Festival March 29th“Briana, a recent grad of School for Visual Arts, NYC, isdetermined, worldly, dedicated, inspiring, and talented way beyond her yearsand has created a film that is hugely socially responsible. Adult ADHD, Braveryin filmmaking. A subject that sneaks into the news because it's not understoodhow prevalent. Thanks Briana.”  Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs470 Interviews/Videos  8500 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **BRIANA TROISE: Filmmaker, ‘Clean My Room,' screening atGarden State Film Festival; ADHD YouTube:  https://youtu.be/-xxtP2sBq6YABOUT:  Leeth, anadult grappling with undiagnosed ADHD, prepares for an upcoming trip toCalifornia with friends. To ensure she's ready, Leeth creates a to-do list,kicking off her journey of self-discovery with the daunting task of "CleanMy Room." Through her experiences and challenges, the film thoughtfullyexplores the complexities of adult ADHD, shedding light on its impact on dailylife and the struggle for organization and focus.BIO: Briana Troise is a first-generation American and SVAgraduate based in the NYC area, where she creates art around the clock. Herpassion for film began with $5 movie nights at the local super mall, and it hassince become the driving force of her life. Fully trained in Visual Effects andfilmmaking, Briana combines these skills in innovative ways. She viewsfilmmaking not only as a powerful form of self-expression but also as aprofound tool for fostering empathy. Briana is committed to growing as a filmmakerand artist, while also enjoying weekend sessions of Dungeons and Dragons.LINKS:  WEBSITE:https://www.brianatroise.com/MY LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianatroise**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #SUDC #sportsmedicine #angel #filmmaker #documentaryCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESTHE STORY BEHIND:  ‘VIENNA: ‘Suddenly an Angel- SUDC Documentary' Appearing atGarden State Film Festival with Dr Denise Wunderlerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs470 Interviews/Videos  8500 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** ‘VIENNA: Suddenly An Angel SUDC Documentary' with Dr DeniseWunderler (Vienna's Mother) appearing at Garden State Film FestivalYou Tube: https://youtu.be/uwysdx2k0HcDr. Denise Wunderler, DO, FAOASM-Mom of 3, including Angel Vienna (1/19/15-11/12/17); Wifeof 1-Founder/President, Team Vienna 4 SUDC (Sudden UnexplainedDeath in Childhood) Awareness Inc. (501c3 nonprofit) www.VIENNA.team-Subject, Co-producer, Executive Producer, VIENNA: SuddenlyAn Angel-Sports Medicine Physician, Harley-Davidson Motor Company-USA Volleyball/FIVB International Team Physician**BIO: Dr. Wunderler is the Mom of 3, sports medicinephysician, USA Volleyball/FIVB team physician, international speaker, andpublished author who graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine andBiosciences. She completed her family medicine residency and sports medicinefellowship within the Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, Ohio. Shecurrently works in the medical clinic at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, andcoaches her kids' basketball and track teams in the local recreational sportsprograms.She is the mom of 3Vs, including her youngest Vienna, whodied at 2 1/2 years old in 2017, without explanation. She is the wife of 1.Dr. Wunderler is the founder/president of her family's501c3, all-volunteer, nonprofit Team Vienna 4 SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death inChildhood) Awareness Inc (in honor of her daughter) and founded the AnnualVienna's Day of International SUDC Awareness, where all 7 continents join toeducate the world about SUDC. She is most recently a new filmmaker, as shespearheaded and co-produced an inspiring, short documentary, VIENNA: SuddenlyAn Angel, based on Vienna and turning her own family's tragedy into a world-widemovement of purposeful action.Dr. Wunderler has been a Team Physician with USA Volleyballand FIVB since 2009 and travels internationally to support Team USA.She earned the award of Fellow of the American OsteopathicAcademy of Sports Medicine in 2014. She was honored as one of the top 10inspiring women in osteopathic medicine in a national publication in2020. She was a nominee for the International ATHENA Awardfor leadership in 2020.**LINKSTeamVienna2018@yahoo.comSocial Media:https://www.facebook.com/TeamVienna4SUDCawareness@TeamVienna4SUDCawareness on Instagramhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-denise-wunderler-do-faoasm-a72684175/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE  the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #indiefilms # filmmaker #Chicago #NYC #producerCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES Meet MICHAEL BANKS; Filmmaker, Producer ‘That Creep from theBar Last Night' showing at Garden State Film Festival. “Michael is dynamic,expressive, insightful, dedicated and a veritable wealth of film information. Oneof those interviews that could've gone on for hours”  Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs469 Interviews/Videos  8500 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **MICHAEL J BANKS; Filmmaker, ‘That Creep from the Bar LastNight' showing at Garden State Film FestivalYouTube  https://youtu.be/c95GWfGu6CEBIO; Michael J. Banks is a New York City-based filmmaker,best known for his work on ‘That Creep from the Bar Last Night' and ‘Blades ofGrass.' Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Banks attended Saint Louis Universityand graduated with a degree in business. After working in sales for severalyears, he relocated to NYC and self-financed his feature debut, ‘Blades ofGrass,' which he wrote and directed. Shortly thereafter, he stepped in toproduce ‘That Creep From The Bar Last Night.' As these two films make their waythrough the 2025 festival circuit, Banks is simultaneously developing his nextfeature, which he plans to shoot in 2026. **LINKS: Personal Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mjbanks821/TCFTBLN Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thatcreepfromthebarlastnight/Email: michaeljbanksfilm@gmail.com**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #director #writer #producer #filmmaker#shortfilmCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet: TONY GERMINARIO; Writer, Director, Producer, shortfilm, ‘No Warning' showing at Garden State Film Festivalhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs460 Interviews/Videos  8400 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **TONY GERMINARIO; Writer, Director, Producer, short film, ‘NoWarning' showing at Garden State Film FestivalYouTube: https://youtu.be/YRGGtjLsQuYBIO:   Tony is a Director/Writer/Producer best knownfor BAD FRANK starring Tom Sizemore, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, and BrianO'Halloran which won more than 20 awards and is represented by GravitasVentures and Lotus Entertainment. WINGMAN, INC., a film he wrote starring Kristopher Turner, Erin Cahill,and Reid Ewing, was released by Lionsgate in 2015.  His more recent directorial effort, THE PRICEFOR SILENCE, starring Richard Thomas, Lynn Mancinelli, Emrhys Cooper, andDorothy Lyman was released in the summer of 2019 for both theatrical anddigital channels and has received more than a dozen awards.   ** LINKS:      tonygerm – Instagram     no-warning.com ** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #filmmaker #director #Deathbed #indie #IT#writer CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet KEITH ARMONAITIS: “This magical interview with Keith continues our six-year journey frommeeting at the Garden State Film Festival to revelations, appreciations,discoveries, and absorptions; all particulates of the special world of Indiefilmmaking. Keith is so integral and inspirational. A perfect interview” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs460 Interviews/Videos  8400 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **KEITH ARMONAITIS: Indie Filmmaker, Director, Writer, Award Winner;IT Pro; Film, ‘Deathbed' at Garden State Film Festival.YouTube:  https://youtu.be/TpTSDfVeWFcABOUT: Last 20 yrs Keith wrote a dozen screenplays. Hismovie “Missed” won Best Narrative Short at Garden State Film Festival and hasfound its true following in the LGBTQ+ community. His movie “Swung” won LouCostello Award for Best Comedy Short at GSFF. Keith's directorial debut, “BeHome Soon” premiered at GSFF, winning Best Short Film and starring,brilliantly, Heather Brittain O'Scanlon. KEITH CONTACT: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keitharmonaitis/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/karmonaitis/Twitter @karmonaitisInstagram @karmonaitis ** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #animation #storyboard #environment#motionmedia #SCAD #film CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet: SOPHIE GENOVESE-MESTER: Art Director of SCAD AnimationCapstone Film 'Deer Season,' showing at Garden State Film Festivalhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs459 Interviews/Videos  8400 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **SOPHIE GENOVESE-MESTER:  Art Director of SCAD Animation Capstone Film'Deer Season,' showing at Garden State Film FestivalYouTube: https://youtu.be/fKB8A0OCHrcBIO: My name is Sophie Genovese-Mester, and I'm a visualdevelopment artist currently based in New Jersey/New York. I'm a 2024 graduateof the Savannah College of Art and Design(SCAD) with a BFA in ConceptDevelopment for Animation. My skills include environment, prop, and characterdesign, as well as storyboarding, animation, motion media, and social mediamanagement. If you need anything from me, don't hesitate to reach out! Portfolio: www.sophiegm.comInstagram: @_sophies_stories_ABOUT:  "DeerSeason" is a 2024 SCAD Animation Capstone film created using 3D and 2Danimation. A young wanna-be bounty hunter tags along with his reluctant,adoptive older sister to investigate what mysterious creature has been stealingall the food rations in town. It is a coming-of-age story, featuring themes offamily and sustainability."LINKS:  FilmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deerseasonfilmMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sophies_stories_/Director's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rookashe/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

#realconversations #musicvideo #gloucesterfisherman#commercialfishing #composer #narration #BrooklynCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet PHILIP CURCURU and Atomik Age Project; “With this film,absorbing gripping, emotional, wondrous music that emotes through the film'sjourney, you get an ‘incandescent light bulb' moment; a realization of thegenius that goes into this music, narration, and performance. Then Iinterviewed the genius members of Atomic Age Project, Philip , Christina andJames.” Calvin https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs458 Interviews/Videos  8400 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**"A Gloucester Fisherman" by the Atomik Age Project;showing at the Garden State Film FestivalYouTube:BIO  The Atomik AgeProject is a labor of love by a group of lifelong friends, whose talents andenergies focus on keeping shared memories alive.My name is Philip Curcuru. I am a music composer/producerand filmmaker here on Staten Island, NY. Along with my good friend and co-director, James, mydaughter Christina and good friend Lou, we are the Atomik Age Project group. Weare proud and honored to be this year's GSFF movie music winners for ourtribute song: A Gloucester Fisherman. The music video is an Official Selectionas well.This is humbly our sixth win at GSFF since 2014, and ourthird consecutive movie music award. James and I have been close friends andmusicians for 60-plus years. A beautiful story in and of itself.LINKS:  https://filmfreeway.com/AGloucesterFishermanbyTheAtomikAgeProject**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #director #troubledteen #abusers #justice#teensCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet MIKAELA SHWER & LIZ IANELLI: film ‘The Kids Are NotAlright' screening at Garden State Film Festival "This was a MULTI year(9years) project. Beyond dedication......" Calvin https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs439 Interviews/Videos  8200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE

Pipeman has a great discussion with an amazing musician, song writer, radio personality, and all-around cool Jersey dude Keith Roth.  Keith Roth is the Lead singer and guitarist with The Dictators and Frankenstein 3000. He is a a veteran musician and song writer for more than 35 years, performed on over 50 albums, played with the David Johansen Group, Earl Slick, Sylvain Sylvain, Cheetah Chrome, Punky Meadows many other Rock Icons. You might know Keith as Sirius XM host of Ozzy's Boneyard ,Hair Nation producing & David Johansen's Mansion of Fun for over 20 years. You might also know Roth produced and hosted the critically acclaimed Electric Ballroom Radio Show for 25 years. Keith Roth and Comedian Don Jamieson Host a weekly podcast called Rock Strap where musicians talk sports, athletes, music. Keith also starred in the award-winning film Let me Down Hard in 2016. Winner of Asbury Park Film Festival and Garden State Film Festival. Well, Keith Roth is set to release his first ever solo album The Law Of Diminished Returns on March 21st through Deko Entertainment. The first single from the album “I Don't Feel Like Thinking Today!” was released on December 6th and immediately caught the attention of rock fans and critics alike. Now he is breaking out the bell bottoms and going full on retro with a cover of the Curtis Mayfield song “Superfly”. The Law Of Diminished Returns contains and elegant mix of 11 songs covering many feels and grooves and features guest appearances by former Blue Oyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard, Monster Magnet drummer Bob Pantella, Angel guitarist Punky Meadows, and Dictators/Manowar guitarist Ross the Boss. It is available on CD and Limited-Edition Blue Vinyl.Sirius XM Satellite Radio,OZZY'S Boneyard,Hair Nation,David Johansen's Mansion Of Fun ,The Dictators,https://www.thedictators.com/The Rock Strap Podcast https://linktr.ee/rockstraphttps://www.facebook.com/keith.roth.5?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfrFrankenstein 3000,www.facebook.com/frankenstein3000www.frankenstein3000.comwww.mainmanrecords.comSubscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support  Take some zany and serious journeys with The Pipeman aka Dean K. Piper, CST on The Adventures of Pipeman also known as Pipeman Radio syndicated globally “Where Who Knows And Anything Goes”.  Follow @pipemanradio on all socials  Visit Pipeman Radio on the Web at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradio, www.theadventuresofpipeman.com and www.pipemanradio.com. Download The Pipeman Radio APP.  The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET and Music & Positive Interviews daily at 8AM ET on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and replays on K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com  – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

#realconversations #filmmaker #director #huntingtonsdisease#longevityCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet: DEDI FELMAN: filmmaker, film, ‘Take Good Care' showingat Garden State Film Festival.https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs447 Interviews/Videos  8400 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**DEDI FELMAN; Writer/Director; Film, ‘Take Good Care' showingat Garden State Film FestivalYouTube: https://youtu.be/M6K1hRqMpiUBIO: Dedi Felman is a writer / director born and raised inthe wilds of New Jersey.She loves criminally-minded underdogs, unapologeticallyflawed females, and whip-smart women on adventures. Her favorite storiesconfront human truths with a sense of humor, whether they be grounded sci-fi,mystery-thrillers, or heists.Dedi attended the UCLA Professional Program in Screenwritingand was in the inaugural class of the HBO Access Writing Fellowship, where shediscovered her passion for directing. She was selected as a BlackmagicCollective Directing Actors Fellow in 2022 and a Blackmagic CollectiveProducing Fellow in 2023.Her latest short, Take Good Care, a sci-fi dramedy aboutaging, ambition, family, and love, premiered at the Oscar-qualifyingHollyshorts Film Festival and screened at Burbank International Film Festival,New Filmmakers LA, in the market at Palm Springs International Film Festival,and at Wyoming International Film Festival. It will have its East Coastpremiere at the Garden State Film Festival, March 29th in the 3-5 PM block atAsbury Lanes.**LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/takegoodcarefilm/https://www.instagram.com/dediaffrom DEDI's Instagram “I couldn't be more excited toannounce that TAKE GOOD CARE will have its East Coast premiere at NJ's very own@gardenstatefilmfestival! As most of you know, I'm a Jersey Girl and taking ourshort home to Asbury Park is a special joy. Terrific folks run this festival.And I'm grateful that my Aunt Esther, who's supported me through thick andthin, will finally be able to see it.I'm also thrilled to share that @molly7hagan, our incrediblelead, has been nominated for Best Actress in a Short, Web Series, or Pilot.Congrats Molly!! Working w/you has been a career pinnacle.Congrats again to all our incredible cast and crew who madethis all possible. It's been an amazing ride!TY for making dreams come true.”**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

Pipeman has a great discussion with an amazing musician, song writer, radio personality, and all-around cool Jersey dude Keith Roth.  Keith Roth is the Lead singer and guitarist with The Dictators and Frankenstein 3000. He is a a veteran musician and song writer for more than 35 years, performed on over 50 albums, played with the David Johansen Group, Earl Slick, Sylvain Sylvain, Cheetah Chrome, Punky Meadows many other Rock Icons. You might know Keith as Sirius XM host of Ozzy's Boneyard ,Hair Nation producing & David Johansen's Mansion of Fun for over 20 years. You might also know Roth produced and hosted the critically acclaimed Electric Ballroom Radio Show for 25 years. Keith Roth and Comedian Don Jamieson Host a weekly podcast called Rock Strap where musicians talk sports, athletes, music. Keith also starred in the award-winning film Let me Down Hard in 2016. Winner of Asbury Park Film Festival and Garden State Film Festival. Well, Keith Roth is set to release his first ever solo album The Law Of Diminished Returns on March 21st through Deko Entertainment. The first single from the album “I Don't Feel Like Thinking Today!” was released on December 6th and immediately caught the attention of rock fans and critics alike. Now he is breaking out the bell bottoms and going full on retro with a cover of the Curtis Mayfield song “Superfly”. The Law Of Diminished Returns contains and elegant mix of 11 songs covering many feels and grooves and features guest appearances by former Blue Oyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard, Monster Magnet drummer Bob Pantella, Angel guitarist Punky Meadows, and Dictators/Manowar guitarist Ross the Boss. It is available on CD and Limited-Edition Blue Vinyl.Sirius XM Satellite Radio,OZZY'S Boneyard,Hair Nation,David Johansen's Mansion Of Fun ,The Dictators,https://www.thedictators.com/The Rock Strap Podcast https://linktr.ee/rockstraphttps://www.facebook.com/keith.roth.5?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfrFrankenstein 3000,www.facebook.com/frankenstein3000www.frankenstein3000.comwww.mainmanrecords.comSubscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support  Take some zany and serious journeys with The Pipeman aka Dean K. Piper, CST on The Adventures of Pipeman also known as Pipeman Radio syndicated globally “Where Who Knows And Anything Goes”.  Follow @pipemanradio on all socials  Visit Pipeman Radio on the Web at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradio, www.theadventuresofpipeman.com and www.pipemanradio.com. Download The Pipeman Radio APP.  The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET and Music & Positive Interviews daily at 8AM ET on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and replays on K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com  – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

#realconversations #LAALLEGORY #actor #LosAngeles #Oregon #hollywood#LA #magicianCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet IAN SCHELLER, BRANDON BLOMQUIST; filmmakers, https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs448 Interviews/Videos  8400 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **IAN MICHAEL SCHELLER & BRANDON BLOMQUIST, actors, ‘LAAllegory' showing at Garden State Film FestivalYouTube: https://youtu.be/L_uOXfq4cOs BIO: IAN SCHELLER: Magician, Creative Producer, Director,Musician, Martial Artist, Actor, Graphic Designer. That almost sums up IanScheller who grew up in a print shop in North Brunswick, New Jersey.Ian's work has been seen across the internet and in artgalleries around the world. He founded Bluespace Records with his brother Brad.He lives in Los Angeles and spends as much time as he can at The Magic Castlein Hollywood.BRANDON BLOMQUIST: Brandon has been making strange videossince 1989. His background is in Chicago style improv, and guerilla film. Hecurrently resides in Portland Oregon where he spends his time cartooning andcycling.**“LA Allegory is an Experimental Comedy by Scientists OfImagination”**Movie Websitehttps://www.laallegory.com/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #director #actor #actress #twilightzone #cancerCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet JACKIE LETKOWSKI & BRETT McKEE; Writers, Producers,Actors, ‘Cecelia's Ship' showing at Garden State Film Festivalhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs442 Interviews/Videos  8400 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **JACKIE LETKOWSKI; Writer/Producer/Actress; BRETT McKEE; Director/Producer/Actor; “Cecelia's Ship,showing at Garden State Film FestivalYouTube:  https://youtu.be/ZbXuM5pRLPYABOUT: After meeting in an acting class in NYC, and duringthe US-SAG strikes, Bret McKee & Jackie Letkowski set out to suppress theircreative appetites by making a self-funded independent short film. It was based on a screenplay Jackie wrote several years agoinspired by a Twilight Zone episode and family & friends who have lostloved ones to cancer. Bret used his unique vision to bring the story to life,and he created something truly beautiful. It follows a single mother who struggles with saying goodbyeto her dying daughter. Simultaneously, she's plagued by a recurring dream thatbecomes more significant than she realizes.**LINKS:  BusinessContact Form: https://www.filmnerdpictures.com/#contact Social Media (Instagram): @filmnerdpicturesllc (Jackie)@trojanhorsefilms (Bret)** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #helenkeller#americanfoundationfortheblind #blind #accessibilityCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet BILL SARINE & TONY STEPHENS:  ‘Possibilities'  a documentary film celebrating the legacy ofHelen Keller as told through the shared stories of 21st-century voices. “A short exhortation based on my interview with Bill Sarine&Tony Stephens. The world citizenry beginning at nine years old, in everyclassroom, living room, office, on tablets, phones, streaming…. everywhere,should really see ‘Possibilities.' A documentary film hugely celebrating thelife of Helen Keller. I knew stuff from the old movie, ‘Miracle Worker.' But Iknew so little about Helen Keller, one of the most remarkable Earth citizens.I'm still spinning from revelations and realizations. What a marvelous film.What a marvelous life. Thanks Bill, Tony and your team” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs431 Interviews/Videos  8100 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** BILL SARINE &TONY STEPHENS: ‘Possibilities' a film. Presented by the American Foundation ForBlind; for Garden State Film Festival March 27, 2025**YouTube:  https://youtu.be/JAKFLpdPN7oOfficial link -https://afb.org/news-publications/media/possibilitiesTrailer for the film - https://youtu.be/LAtNeaxzHew?si=L-OIevkuRQvqDgEI**Overview / description of the film‘Possibilities' is a documentary film celebrating the legacyof Helen Keller as told through the shared stories of 21st-century voices.Possibilities is a co-production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)and Beachglass Films. The film's director, Bill Sarine, brought together acollaborative team, comprised of both blind and sighted individuals. Thefull-length documentary proudly stands as the first widely released film tooffer open audio description, ensuring accessibility for all audiences.**Contact person:Tony Stephens (He/Him)Assistant Vice President, CommunicationsAmerican Foundation for the Blind (AFB)212-502-7627 | Direct212-502-7600 | Maintstephens@afb.orgwww.afb.org**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #GenZ #filmmaker #director #NYUCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet VIENNA SKINNELL: A Gen Z Writer/Director/Filmmaker,‘Killer Love' showing at Garden State Film Festivalhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs432 Interviews/Videos  8100 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **VIENNA SKINNELL: A Gen Z Writer/Director/Filmmaker, ‘KillerLove' showing at Garden State Film FestivalYouTube: https://youtu.be/v7PI_HteIpQABOUT: Vienna Skinnell is an 18-year-old filmmaker from theBay Area, majoring in Film and TV production at NYU. She currently has avariety of short films from her horror/comedy short ‘Killer Love' to herromance/thriller ‘Boy Toy', and is currently producing her directorial debutfeature film ‘The Social Distance'. In the last year, ‘Killer Love' hasscreened alongside Oscar winner ‘Anora' at the Mill Valley Film Festival, theNewport Beach Film Festival, and now will get an East Coast premiere at the GardenState Film Festival.LINKS: Instagrams: @viennaskinnell, @femmefataleproductionco,@thesocialdistancethemovie, @filmfirstproductions Emails: skinnellvienna@gmail.com, thesocialdistancethemovie@gmail.com**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #voiceover #actor #newjersey #theater #podcaster #ItalyCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIEShttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs438 Interviews/Videos  8200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**FLAVIO ROMEO; Actor, ‘First Rites' showing at Garden StateFilm Festival; Animated Voice Over; Podcaster; LIVE from New JerseyYouTube: https://youtu.be/trjvLIk4Wr4Contacts: Facebook, Instagram  @the_towncast **WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #gardenstatefilmfestival #actors#njfilmacademy #director #producer CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet DIANE RAVER: Founder, Garden State Film Festival; Exec.Dir, NJ Film Academy;https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs432 Interviews/Videos  8100 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **DIANE RAVER; Founder, Garden State Film Festival; Exec. Dir,NJ Film Academy; LIVE from Monmouth CountyYouTube:BIO: Diane Raver, a proud Sea Girt, NJ native, discoveredher passion for cinema early in life, inspired by countless visits to her localmovie house in Manasquan the Algonquin. With a distinguished career as aproducer and director, she made history in 1987 by becoming the first womanpresident of a TV commercial production company in New York City, founding TheMadison Group. In 2002, Diane co-founded The Garden State Film Festival,(GSFF) which has evolved into an internationally celebrated event held annuallyin Asbury Park. The GSFF attracts over 20,000 global attendees yearly and hashosted a roster of illustrious celebrities, including Bruce Springsteen, GlennClose, Robert Pastorelli, Christopher Lloyd, Ed Asner, Armand Assante, FrankVincent, Paul Sorvino, Budd Schulberg, Kurtwood Smith, James Gandolfini,Celeste Holm, and Clarence Clemons.Diane's contributions to the film industry have beenrecognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Alice Guy BlachéAward, the New Jersey Moviemakers Network Award for Excellence, and theAlgonquin Arts Leadership & Legacy Award. She holds a B.S. degree fromThomas Jefferson University, and her commitment to supporting New Jerseyfilmmakers and community initiatives has earned her widespread recognition.Diane is the widow of the award-winning Director/CameramanM. Carroll Raver, Jr. She is not only a proud stepmother to his four childrenfrom previous marriages but also the mother of their three children together.As a pioneer in the film industry and an unwavering advocate for New Jerseyfilmmakers, Diane Raver continues to leave a profound impact on both theentertainment world and her community.**LINKS:  gsff.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-raver-b229365/New Jersey Film Academy: https://www.njfilmacademy.org/New Jersey Production Guide: https://www.njproductionguide.org/** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #actor #writer #podcaster #GSFF#filmmakerCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet JULIAN GALVINALES; "IAMERICA?"  appearingin Garden State Film Festival March 2025https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs430 Interviews/Videos  8100 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **JULIAN GALVINALES: Actor; Writer; Filmmaker; Podcaster; Filmshowing Garden State Film Festival, "IAMERICA?"  LIVE from NYCYouTube: https://youtu.be/spuUdfB7qPICONTACTS.  WEBSITE: https://www.juliangavilanes.com/IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4666955/BIO:  Julian Gavilanesis an actor, writer, filmmaker and podcaster based in NYC. He's appeared on hitshows like, Gotham, Mr. Robot, The Blacklist and The Other Two—just to name afew. He recently co-starred opposite Anne Hathaway in the critically acclaimed noir-thriller,“Eileen.” Time Out Magazine listed Julian as "Actors To Keep an Eye OutFor." And he was awarded Lady Filmmaker's "Best Actor" for hisportrayal of White Privilege in "DRIP." He explores his experience onhis podcast, "The Precipice of Delusion."**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #GSFF#India #horrorfilm #Manglik #filmmaker #writerCONVERSATIONS WITHCALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet RAMONE MENON:Filmmaker, "My Scary Indian Wedding" https://www.youtube.com/.../ConversationswithCalvinWetheS...430Interviews/Videos   8100 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. EarthLife. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **RAMONE MENON: Filmmaker,"My Scary Indian Wedding" Showing at Garden State Film Festival March2025; LIVE from CaliforniaYouTube:https://youtu.be/WXeu18uHmDABIO: Ramone Menon grewup in what he describes as a “fairly modern and liberated household” in India —but it was still besieged my superstitions. He explores one of them in thesharp new short film “My Scary Indian Wedding,” which wittily merges the Indian-weddingfilm genre with horror to examine shifting cultural expectations.Logline: A cursedbridesmaid is forced to track down and marry her soulmate to escape the wrathof a malevolent demon called The Manglik.My Scary Indian Weddingwill be available on Alter's YouTube channel on March 17th 2025.CONTACTS:https://www.instagram.com/ramonemenon INSTAGRAMMovieMaker Magazinearticle about the film: https://www.moviemaker.com/scary-indian-wedding/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversationswith Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHORhttps://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFYhttps://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKERhttps://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTShttps://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTShttps://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIChttps://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

Join Blake in conversation with Garden State Film Festival executive director Lauren Concar Sheehy as the pair discuss the festival's groundbreaking accessibility program “Cinema for the Ears,” which will feature season 2, episode 8 of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast in Asbury Park, NJ on March 29, 2025. For tickets and more information, visit GSFF.org.(Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones

Join Blake in conversation with Garden State Film Festival executive director Lauren Concar Sheehy as the pair discuss the festival's groundbreaking accessibility program “Cinema for the Ears,” which will feature season 2, episode 8 of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast in Asbury Park, NJ on March 29, 2025. For tickets and more information, visit GSFF.org.(Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones

Derek DeAngelis, better known as "Derek D", is an award winning actor/comedian/host with a BFA from William Paterson University. He grew up in Neptune, Nj by the beach. Been seen in national & Int'l commercials, tv, film, print, theater, and has produced a handful of live one man MULTIMEDIA comedy shows. Most recent were No Ordinary Day, and Derek D & Friends Who Are Funny. Both sold out shows at the House of Independents in Asbury Park, NJ. Derek D's done stand-up all over NYC & NJ, hosted shows & events around the country for major brands/companies, and featured all over the internet racking up over half a BILLION views! Hosted 2,350+ episodes of the 2-time Webby Award winning show Fast Lane Daily for over 8 years, a comedic show about daily car news. A voiceover actor doing national spots on TV & radio for brands like PetSmart, Samsung, Under Armour, Nascar, PNC Bank, Amazon, and many more. He was a cast member of the comedy/parody YouTube channel The Key of Awesome with over 3 billion views! He's the founder of the Asbury Park Monologues, was a co-host of PBR Podcast along with Joe Gatto from Impractical Jokers, and now hosts his podcast called The Derek D Dozen as well as Dealer News Today. He hosted Sidetracked w/Derek D and a short series for the watch brand Tag Heuer, winning a Telly Award for both. Derek D is pitching an original sitcom called "Coppin' Stayles" that he co-wrote with producer, writer, and close friend Alan Kaufman. It was selected into and shown at the 2022 Garden State Film Festival!! Dear Entertainment Industry Video: https://youtu.be/hOC627vgEf8?si=UROEZS1rNvBlg_p3 Get your tickets for the Asbury Park Monologues: Https://AsburyParkMonologues.com Connect with Derek D: Https://DerekD.com

Today on the show we have Jim Mercurio. Jim is a filmmaker, writer, and author whose screenwriting instruction has inspired tens of thousands of writers around the world. Creative Screenwriting ranked him as one of the country's top story analysts:“The best example of how an analyst can give concrete help without veering off the track of your story... (Jim) is not just telling you how to rewrite a particular script... but how to apply it to future work as well.”Jim works with Oscar-nominated and A-List writers as well as complete beginners. He adapts to each writer and script.Jim is a true champion for undiscovered writers and filmmakers. He produced Hard Scrambled which, like the horror-thriller he directed Last Girl, was discovered in a contest. The film stars Kurtwood Smith (That 70's Show) and indie stalwart Richard Edson. It premiered at Cinequest and won Best Dramatic Feature at Garden State Film Festival. His experience as a filmmaker informs his approach to the material. He helps you to execute your vision with vivid and cinematic storytelling that can attract allies like directors and producers.He directed more than 60 hours of Screenwriting education including the first 40 Workshops in the Screenwriting Expo Series including classes by some of the other top screenwriting teachers in the world.His own course Killer Endings was one of the best sellers from the collection. He wrote and directed Making Hard Scrambled Movies, filmmaking tutorials, as bonus material for Hard Scrambled's original release.The Washington Post called them “a must for would-be filmmakers.” Inspired by his work on the Expo series, Jim applied his entrepreneurial “go big or go home” attitude to the six-disc DVD set Complete Screenwriting: From A to Z to A-List, a behemoth of screenwriting instruction. It is one of the most comprehensive screenwriting resources in the world. It's a fast and furious ten hours with an hour of stunning motion graphics that help to explain seldom-discussed topics like theme, concept and character orchestration.Jim wrote The Craft of Scene Writing: Beat by Beat to a Better Script, the first-ever screenwriting book that focuses solely on scene writing.Together, Jim's course and book illustrate his forte, to illustrate advanced craft and nitty-gritty insight essential for mastery of screenwriting craft.Enjoy my conversation with Jim Mercurio.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

A bewhiskered Blind Shovel, this one with photographer and film producer David Schoner. We discuss his moustache, New Jersey's film boom, the beauty of the beginning of Pixar's Up, his favorite films, cotton candy, and much more.David's IMDBHeader image: Garden State Film Festival, "David Schoner", 2024

Xander Berkeley can do it all, he is an actor, writer, producer, director as well as a photographer, sculptor, painter and makeup artist. Over long-standing career in Hollywood, he has over 280+ credits on IMDB which is unheard of. Here are just a few of the many… He has starred in blockbusters such as Terminator 2, Apollo 13, A few Good Men, Heat, Air Force One, Gattaca and Shanghai Noon. He has also starred in hit series such as 24, The Walking Dead, Nikita, Salem, The Mentalist, The Booth at the End and Truth Be Told. Plus, you may have seen him in Mommie Dearest, Candyman, Taken, The X Files, 12 Monkeys, The Rookie, Amistad, Kick-Ass, Son of Batman, Sid and Nancy, The Mandalorian and Transcendence to name a few. He has also won best actor awards in a variety of domestic and international film festivals and at the Streamies as well as well as the coveted Art Carney Award for lifetime excellence as a film character actor, a Lifetime Achievement in film from The Garden State Film Festival and a Screen Actor's Guild Award for best ensemble cast.  He has next set his sights on directing and producing projects in his new home state of Maine where he lives with his wife and actress Sarah Clarke (who's also been on the podcast). We chat about being a painter, sculptor and make-up artist, view of fame, sacrificing vanity, The Walking Dead, being honest about the industry, why he thrives as a villain (on screen), success, and his new chapter in Maine.   The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Xander out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xanderoriginal/ Website: https://xanderoriginal.com/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@xanderoriginal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xanderberkeleyoriginal/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, Rachel La Loca is live at the Garden State Film Festival, where she interviews a few of the Latino/a/é/X filmmakers with content in the fest. She sits down with Writer/Director of Hollywood New Jersey, Giancarlo Fernandez and one of the film's actors, Steven Boghossian, Writer/Actor/Director of Shots, Eddie Castro and Dara Semerad of A Tree Once Grew Here. They discuss the projects, their individual careers and more. Tune in for some REEL inspiration... RACHEL'S SOCIALS EVERYTHING | https://linktr.ee/RachelLaLoca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews actor/writer Russ Russo about his upcoming short film "Beautiful Boy" premiering at the 2024 Garden State Film Festival in Asbury Park, NJ, his love for teaching at Monmouth County Acting Classes, and why you should check out his work! For more info: https://russrusso.com/ Signup for Russ' acting classes: https://monmouthcountyacting.com/ Buy tickets to Beautiful Boy at GSFF 2024: https://gsff.booktix.com/dept/GSFF/e/BK18/p/19    About "Beautiful Boy" : When 12-year old Jimmy shows up at Rusty's door one rainy evening, the past comes knocking with him   About Russ Russo: Russ Russo is an Award-Winning American Film & Television Actor. His work includes An Act of War, NBC's Revolution, Ryan Phillippe's 'Catch Hell', Blue Collar Boys, Williamsburg , The Book of Love & Bad Frank. Fun Fact: Russ can also be seen in the viral hit video sensation "Batman Maybe" where he played Bruce Wayne/Batman. 

PETER NORMANDIA; Filmmaker, Documentarian, Founder, Edit Cellar, Coming Soon, “The Neglia Nexus: The Story of Louis Neglia & Origins of MMA” Live from NJ #MMA #LouisNeglia #Brooklyn #documentaries #filmmaker #jiujitsu #ringofcombat #UFC CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES “This is a unique, fascinating interview with filmmaker and documentarian Peter Normandia. He talks about iconic Louis Neglia, MMA, UFC, and Peter's upcoming documentary, ‘The Neglia Nexus: The Story of Louis Neglia & Origins of MMA.' The Trailer premieres at Garden State Film Festival on March 24th.” https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs 290 Interviews. GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and join the other 4400 Subscribers. (You can find almost any subject, even AI) ** TITLE: PETER NORMANDIA; Filmmaker, Documentarian, Founder, Edit Cellar, Coming Soon, “The Neglia Nexus: The Story of Louis Neglia & Origins of MMA” Live from NJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvloWXjDDD8&t=16s Contacts: https://neglianexus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theneglianexus/ linkedin.com/in/editcellar.com (Company) thefilmboss.com/ (Portfolio) ABOUT:  I'm an emotion picture artist with a highly technical and creative skill set, which includes organizing video projects of all scales, creating VFX and subtitles, sound design, audio mixing, exporting deliverables, and media management. I have proven capability to execute projects under strict deadlines and with minimal supervision.  I've been obsessed with a video camera since the 90's. My first camera was a Sony Handicam that I used to film my family's business events. This was my first foray into video marketing.

The executive director of the GSFF, Lauren Concar, joined me in the beautiful podcast studio at Brookdale College in Lincroft NJ to discuss this upcoming festival. She talks about some the great films that were selected from over 2000 submissions, including my friend Dan DeLuca's new film. Make sure you get your tickets very soon as they always sell out. Please subscribe and help keep The Towncast going strong. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flavio-romeo/message

In this episode of DCF On The Air, we will be talking to the codesigners of DCF's documentary "Truth To Transformation" ahead of the film's debut at the Garden State Film Festival this March! Truth to Transformation is an unflinching and powerful look at child welfare in America through the eyes of three people who experienced firsthand the trauma and complexities of being a part of the foster care system. Through their voices, lived experiences, and willingness to co-design the future, NJ's child welfare system is being transformed into a children and family serving agency that aims to assist, empower and heal.

https://www.davidscotthay.com He is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and novelist; hailed by the Chicago Sun-Times as a new generation Albee-Mamet-Shepard. (“hailed” is a strong word, but it was a very nice review of one of my plays).DSH's screenplay adaptation of his play HARD SCRAMBLED* won Creative Screenwriting Magazine's New Visions Filmmaking Fellowship enabling him to direct the indie feature film starring Kurtwood Smith (That 70s Show, RoboCop). The film held its premiere at the Cinequest San Jose Film Festival (2006) and went on to win Best Dramatic Feature at the Garden State Film Festival. (great night. previous night was even better, rockabilly at Asbury Lanes)He has been a finalist to quarterfinalist in the Nicholl, Scriptapalooza, and Final Draft Big Break screenwriting competitions with his screenplays, AWOL Blues, Snow Dragon, and Straight Razor Jazz. He is the recipient of an Illinois Arts Council Finalist Award and Special Screenwriting Grant. (where I adapted, produced and directed a horrible short film)As a playwright, DSH wrote the critically acclaimed plays HARD SCRAMBLED, CELESTE, [THE] VIOLENT SEX, and KILLING LUCIFER amongst dozens of assorted productions and staged readings. He is also the co-writer of the Civil Rights play THE MARKER with David Barr III and Glenn Jeffers. And the co-writer on THE FACE OF EMMETT TILL also with David Barr III. #DavidScottHay #NSFW VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. And VOX VOMITUS has been going “horribly wrong” in the best way possible for the past TWO YEARS! Host Jennifer Anne Gordon, award-winning gothic horror novelist and Co-Host Allison Martine, award-winning contemporary romance novelist have taken on the top and emerging new authors of the day, including Josh Malerman (BIRDBOX, PEARL), Paul Tremblay (THE PALLBEARERS CLUB, SURVIVOR SONG), May Cobb (MY SUMMER DARLINGS, THE HUNTING WIVES), Amanda Jayatissa (MY SWEET GIRL), Carol Goodman (THE STRANGER BEHIND YOU), Meghan Collins (THE FAMILY PLOT), and dozens more in the last year alone. Pantsers, plotters, and those in between have talked everything from the “vomit draft” to the publishing process, dream-cast movies that are already getting made, and celebrated wins as the author-guests continue to shine all over the globe. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com https://www.facebook.com/VoxVomituspodcast https://twitter.com/VoxVomitus#voxvomitus #voxvomituspodcast #authorswhopodcast #authors #authorlife #authorsoninstagram #authorsinterviewingauthors #livevideopodcast #livepodcast #bookstagram #Jenniferannegordon #allisonmartinehubbard #allisonmartine #allisonhubbard #liveauthorinterview #livepodcast #books #voxvomituslivevideopodcast #Jennifergordon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voxvomitus/support

Colmcille Donston directed the short film ‘Peace Be With You', which has received multiple accolades from The Scout Film Festival, Boston Film Festival, Manhattan Film Festival, and Garden State Film Festival. Colm is about to make his feature directing debut on the film ‘By the Grape of God' and is a graduate from Emerson College. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ COLMCILLE DONSTON ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8414949/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/cdonston/?hl=en ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #PeaceBeWithYou #ByTheGrapeOfGod #BTGOG #ScoutFilmFestival #BostonFilmFestival #ManhattanFilmFestival #GardenStateFilmFestival #Director #Directing #Features #Film #FeatureFilms #EmersonCollege #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-moving-spotlight/support

Reena, Brendan and Jordan have on LGBT filmmaker and educator Robin Kampf to talk about her film Love Wins, The Garden State Film Festival, Pride Events around New Jersey and Much more. National Award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer and field/studio director with extensive experience in all facets of broadcast, cable and corporate digital video production. Writing, producing, casting, locations, crewing, directing, editing and distribution of broadcast quality video productions used for marketing, training, promotional, educational, trade show and fundraising purposes. Experienced in location production in the feature film industry, including location work for Academy-Award winning directors. Prior news anchor/producer/reporter in NJ for central Jersey's first "live" newscast. Creator and owner of RJK MEDIA Productions and adjunct television/production instructor at Montclair State University, Brookdale Community College and Union County College. As of the release of this podcast, Luanne Peterpaul was trailing slightly in a tight race for the democratic nomination. We have a bunch of Improv, Standup Comedy and Storytelling shows coming up. Please go to lnhstudios.com/shows to grab tickets We just released our short films, Knock and 100 Words, for free. go to lnhstudios.com/knock to watch Come take a Comedy class with Brendan or Jordan at lnhstudios.com/classes I am sending you 1π! Pi is a new digital currency developed by Stanford PhDs, with over 25 million members worldwide. To claim your Pi, follow this link https://minepi.com/jfreeeze and use my username (jfreeeze) as your invitation code. Free Crypto https://r.honeygain.me/JORFRFD773Definitely an app worth checking out. Lets you earn crypto free! https://coin.onelink.me/ePJg/9e29869acoinbase.com/join/fried_1w_ Other podcasts are found at lnhstudios.com/podcasts Reena Ezra (@ReenaEzraHere) Reena Ezra is a performer, writer, and producer from Mahwah, NJ. She studied Biology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology where she was a member of The Improv Technicians. She performed at the Del Close Marathon, Steel Stacks Improv Festival, the Hartford Improv Festival, Muchmore's, Montclair Film, Just Jake's, and Rhino Comedy, where she was a founding member of another improv troupe called The Hammerheads. She is also a co-founder of a video and comedy production company called LNH Studios. She currently produces and writes sketch comedy as well as the live, variety show, Circuit Break. Jordan Fried (@JFreeeze) Jordan Fried is a comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts. Brendan O'Brien (@BrendanOhBrien) Brendan O'Brien is a writer, comedian, filmmaker and improv teacher from Warwick, NY. He received his B.A. in Screenwriting from Brooklyn College. He has over 9 years of improv experience having previously performed with the Rockland-based improv troupe "The Plan B Players". He is a founding member of The Rhinos improv troupe and Duly Noted musical improv troupe. He designed and taught the improv curriculum at Rhino Comedy. He is a writer and producer for Late Night Hump and the Circuit Break Variety Show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sessionswithmaryjane/message

Jordan, Reena and Brendan have on Garden State Film Festival comedy award winner, Steve Melone, to talk about his film/show Canned, his musical beginnings, comedy experience, family life and much more.https://www.instagram.com/cannedthemovie/https://risiblefilms.comhttps://www.instagram.com/technicallynotreally/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7128555/ We have a bunch of Improv, Standup Comedy and Storytelling shows coming up. Please go to lnhstudios.com/shows to grab tickets We just released our short film, Knock, for free. go to lnhstudios.com/knock to watch Come take a Comedy class with Brendan or Jordan at lnhstudios.com/classes I am sending you 1π! Pi is a new digital currency developed by Stanford PhDs, with over 25 million members worldwide. To claim your Pi, follow this link https://minepi.com/jfreeeze and use my username (jfreeeze) as your invitation code. Free Crypto https://r.honeygain.me/JORFRFD773Definitely an app worth checking out. Lets you earn crypto free! https://coin.onelink.me/ePJg/9e29869acoinbase.com/join/fried_1w_ Other podcasts are found at lnhstudios.com/podcasts In early 2019, Reena Ezra, Brendan O'Brien and Jordan Fried met performing comedy in Suffern, NY. They realized they had a passion for comedy writing and decided to put on their Circuit Break Comedy Variety Show. After the success of that show, they looked for a new venue to put on a Wednesday night comedy show. The working title for the show that never was was Late Night Hump, and although the show never happened in its original form, Reena, Brendan and Jordan have been creating and producing together under the moniker @latenighthump ever since. Reena Ezra (@ReenaEzraHere) Reena Ezra is a performer, writer, and producer from Mahwah, NJ. She studied Biology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology where she was a member of The Improv Technicians. She performed at the Del Close Marathon, Steel Stacks Improv Festival, the Hartford Improv Festival, Muchmore's, Montclair Film, Just Jake's, and Rhino Comedy, where she was a founding member of another improv troupe called The Hammerheads. She is also a co-founder of a video and comedy production company called LNH Studios. She currently produces and writes sketch comedy as well as the live, variety show, Circuit Break. Jordan Fried (@JFreeeze) Jordan Fried is a comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produces the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts. Portfolio Here Brendan O'Brien (@BrendanOhBrien) Brendan O'Brien is a writer, comedian, filmmaker and improv teacher from Warwick, NY. He received his B.A. in Screenwriting from Brooklyn College. He has over 9 years of improv experience having previously performed with the Rockland-based improv troupe "The Plan B Players". He is a founding member of The Rhinos improv troupe and Duly Noted musical improv troupe. He designed and taught the improv curriculum at Rhino Comedy. He is a writer and producer for Late Night Hump and the Circuit Break Variety Show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sessionswithmaryjane/message

NJ Native, Ashley Platz @AshleyPlatz talks about her love for acting and storytelling. I saw Ashley's short film, “Fight Like A Mother,” where she plays a Boxer and Single Mother, at the 2023 Garden State Film Festival, and was blown away by her intense, yet grounded performance. Hear how a leaked audition to play “Bat Woman” led to new acting opportunities, ultimately landing her the role of  Hailey Brewer on “Yellowstone.” Ashley Platz is the real deal.  www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.com @TomBenteyMedia @AshleyPlatz 00:00-04:19-Growing up in NJ and breaking into acting. Studying theater at Pace University. A short film screening at the Palm Springs International Film Festival brings her to LA.    04:20-06:53-Learning to how to watch yourself onscreen. Transitioning from Theater acting to Film Acting. Learning how to incorporate her personality into her acting, while still being grounded.  06:54-09:00-Ashley's first big break in LA is in “Criminal Minds, Beyond Borders” directed by David Lynch's daughter, Jennifer Lynch.   09:01-12:38-Breaking into new “levels” as an actor is challenging. Creating her own acting opportunities with independent films. 12:39- 17:48- Ashley's audition for the CW's “Bat Woman” leaked and went viral put her in a spotlight and brought more auditions, ultimately leading to an audition and booking on “Yellowstone.” Living in Montana for two weeks filming the show was amazing. 17:49- 23:53-An acting career can take many years to take hold, but if you put the work in, grow and develop your craft, opportunities do arise. But it takes a whole lot of work and there is not single path for everyone.   23:54—31:43-Screening her short film, “Fight Like A Mother” at the 2023 Garden State Film Festival, and preparing for a such a physically and emotionally demanding role as a Single Mother and Boxer. Experiencing the film with an engaged audience.    31:44-33:38-Upcoming projects including roles on “The Morning Show,” and a new short film.  33:39- 36:04-Missing New Jersey. Especially the Food! #Acting #YellowStone #GardenStateFilmFestival #ShortFilm #AshleyPlatz #Storytelling 

Reena, Brendan and Jordan have on filmmaker and musician Angel Fajardo. They talk about Ward, growing up, The Garden State Film Festival, film tastes, art and much more.Follow Angel at https://www.instagram.com/ajfshots/ We have a bunch of Improv, Standup Comedy and Storytelling shows coming up. Please go to lnhstudios.com/shows to grab tickets We just released our short film, Knock, for free. go to lnhstudios.com/knock to watch Come take a Comedy class with Brendan or Jordan at lnhstudios.com/classes I am sending you 1π! Pi is a new digital currency developed by Stanford PhDs, with over 25 million members worldwide. To claim your Pi, follow this link https://minepi.com/jfreeeze and use my username (jfreeeze) as your invitation code. Free Crypto https://r.honeygain.me/JORFRFD773Definitely an app worth checking out. Lets you earn crypto free! https://coin.onelink.me/ePJg/9e29869acoinbase.com/join/fried_1w_ Other podcasts are found at lnhstudios.com/podcasts In early 2019, Reena Ezra, Brendan O'Brien and Jordan Fried met performing comedy in Suffern, NY. They realized they had a passion for comedy writing and decided to put on their Circuit Break Comedy Variety Show. After the success of that show, they looked for a new venue to put on a Wednesday night comedy show. The working title for the show that never was was Late Night Hump, and although the show never happened in its original form, Reena, Brendan and Jordan have been creating and producing together under the moniker @latenighthump ever since. Reena Ezra (@ReenaEzraHere) Reena Ezra is a performer, writer, and producer from Mahwah, NJ. She studied Biology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology where she was a member of The Improv Technicians. She performed at the Del Close Marathon, Steel Stacks Improv Festival, the Hartford Improv Festival, Muchmore's, Montclair Film, Just Jake's, and Rhino Comedy, where she was a founding member of another improv troupe called The Hammerheads. She is also a co-founder of a video and comedy production company called LNH Studios. She currently produces and writes sketch comedy as well as the live, variety show, Circuit Break. Jordan Fried (@JFreeeze) Jordan Fried is a comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He's performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produces the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman's Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts. Portfolio Here Brendan O'Brien (@BrendanOhBrien) Brendan O'Brien is a writer, comedian, filmmaker and improv teacher from Warwick, NY. He received his B.A. in Screenwriting from Brooklyn College. He has over 9 years of improv experience having previously performed with the Rockland-based improv troupe "The Plan B Players". He is a founding member of The Rhinos improv troupe and Duly Noted musical improv troupe. He designed and taught the improv curriculum at Rhino Comedy. He is a writer and producer for Late Night Hump and the Circuit Break Variety Show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sessionswithmaryjane/message

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/m2vIJC9YQiA?feature=share Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is a 2021 American documentary film about the life and career of English actor Boris Karloff, who was known for his roles in horror films. The documentary is directed by Thomas Hamilton, who also serves as a co-writer and co-executive producer with Ron MacCloskey. Kevin McLaughlin Writer/Director/Editor Since graduating from Seton Hall University and earning a Master's Degree in Television and Film from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Kevin McLaughlin has worked in features, broadcast, documentary, and educational television in a career that spans more than 30 years. McLaughlin recently completed 5 years of work as Writer, Producer, Director, and Editor of Riot, a feature-length documentary film that takes an in-depth look at the long-term effects of the 1967 riots in Newark, New Jersey. Emmy-winner Andre Braugher narrates. After a successful run on the film festival circuit, the film has several distribution offers. It's now updated with material relating to the events of 2020, and will be released in 2023. In 2006, Kevin served as Head Writer and Supervising Producer on Where Health Works, a 3-part series created for PBS TV.  Ron MacCloskey is a writer, producer, performer with 40 years of experience in the fields of stand up comedy in a wide variety of venues. and is the writer & presenter of his long running award winning TV show... Classic Movies with Ronald MacCloskey. Ron has also created an original game show. He has been performing this show for years appearing at THE MEADOWLANDS and PARX CASINO. He wrote a chidren's book WE DON'T FEEL LIKE IT. Listed on Amazon. 

For VIdeo Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/nNbSlgXEf20?feature=share John Anderson is a filmmaker born in Columbus, Ohio on January 12, 1954. John Anderson is the son of J. Milo Anderson, a hospital administrator, and Helen (nee Casterton) Anderson, a registered nurse. Due to his father's career as a hospital administrator, John moved around a lot as a child, living for a time in Ohio, then New York, California and Pennsylvania. John attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he received a B.S. in Radio/TV/Film in 1976. While at Northwestern Anderson produced and hosted a weekly radio program on WNUR entitled "Rough Cut", comprised of live recordings Anderson made in Chicago-area folk, blues and rock clubs. John's 1974 recording of Steve Goodman was released commercially by Red Pajamas Records in 2013. Upon graduation from Northwestern, Anderson worked as an editor at Chicago post-production facilities Telemation and Post Effects, and in 1985 while at Post Effects edited The Super Bowl Shuffle (1985), the second-highest selling music video ever to that date behind Michael Jackson's Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983). His satiric rock band The Cleaning Ladys achieved national attention with its music videos "Creatures From Outer Space" and "She Won't French Kiss", the latter winning an International Monitor Award over a field including Dire Straits, Don Henley and Yes. Anderson went on to work as a documentary editor at Bill Kurtis's Kurtis Productions and IPA. Then in 1995, Anderson with three partners opened the Chicago post-production company 'Superior Street Inc. [us]'. It was while at Superior Street in   

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/jcxoW-Qs5xM?feature=share Angel J Fajardo Angel's one true joy lies in the chaotic but collaborative process of filmmaking. You can find him behind the camera designing the shot or calling the shots as an AD or Producer. His directorial debut, Ward, won the Audience Choice for the 2022 Austin Under the Stars Film Festival. Ward will also be screening at the 2023 Garden State Film Festival. Description of the film: Upcoming Film: On his 18th birthday, Peter is forced to leave the safety of his foster home and reconcile with the past. EDWARD B. KESSEL: Composer / Producer / Director Multi-award-winning Composer/Producer/Director, Edward B. Kessel, founded Sound Imagination | Imagination Video, a music, video and audio production company in 1986. Ed was inducted into the NJ Advertising Hall of Fame in 2016 and has been producing music, commercials and entertainment projects for over 30 years. He has composed, orchestrated and produced music for Broadway, movies, TV, songs for major artists, jingles and commercial scores.  Konstantin Soukhovetski: 2019 Innovation Award Winner from Music Academy Of The West Konstantin has a singular artistic voice that communicates with and engages audiences the world over. Konstantin's creative output continuously innovates, frequently involving multidisciplinary projects with dance and film. In 2020 Konstantin joined the adjunct faculty of his alma mater The Juilliard School, where he received his BM, MM, and AD with Jerome Lowenthal. In 2022 Konstantin was named Director of Pedagogy and Narrative Musicianship at Bronx School For Music. This Season Konstantin's performances include return to NYC's Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.

Great interview with @sophialucia____ of the Garden State Film Festival @gardenstatefilmfestival about my new short documentary, "The Great Connector" highlighting The Lawrence Hopewell Trail @lhtrail. Looking forward to screening this film on Sunday, 03/26/2023, 12 noon, at The Asbury Hotel @theasburyhotel #gsff #gardenstatefilmfestival #LHT #lawrencehopewelltrail #filmmaker #documentary #doc #NewJersey #Nature #WildLife #NatureFilm #NewJerseyFilm #NewJerseyFilmmaker #TomBenteyMedia #TBM

ARI ROSSEN is an actor, award-winning filmmaker and musician with roots in Detroit and the SF South Bay. After several years in New York, I just moved back to my home state of California and am excited to expand my creative community here. https://www.instagram.com/instarossen/ Ari co-produced and played Beelzebub in the film noir LOST + FOUND, written by Laura Sweeney and directed by Jeremiah Kipp. LOST + FOUND secured distribution with PBS and IFTNetwork and has screened at Garden State Film Festival, NYWIFT and other great festivals. His queer dark comedy series BEHIND THE CEREAL is all about the rise, fall and occasional redemption of America's breakfast cereal mascots (Colonel Munch, Fortune The Fairy, Count Cacao and more). BEHIND THE CEREAL was selected for FilmShop's 2021 Breakthrough Pitchfest, which included panelists from WarnerMedia and indie crowdfunding platform Seed & Spark. Ari is also playing himself in the upcoming narrative documentary feature ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE from Emmy Award-winning production company The Clowder Group. This timely film explores the epidemic of loneliness faced by a handful of global citizens, and how they are seeking solutions toward authentic social connection. During what he half-jokingly calls “The Covid Era,” Ari has channeling his own social isolation with music videos and ridiculous covers, including “Vaccine” (Dir. Laura Sweeney, a queer homage to Dolly Parton's iconic “Jolene”) and “Significant Otter,” an original song about a sea otter seeking love in an ocean of possibilities. Ari holds a BS in Theatre and Musical Theatre Concentration from Northwestern University. When not creating, Ari enjoys the great outdoors and attempts to provide an adequate kingdom for his feline overlord, Batman. He's a proud member of FilmShop, SAG-AFTRA and AEA. You can find him on the socials, though he admittedly has a complicated relationship with all of it —don't we all? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support

This week the Garden State Film Festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary right here in Asbury Park—with in person viewings beginning Wednesday March 23 and running through the 27 with online viewings available as well for those who cannot make it to the in-person events. On this episode, with the help of Ming Chen of A Shared Universe PodcaStudio, Amy & Joe welcome Festival co-founder Diane Raver and Festival Executive Director Lauren Concar Sheehy to the podcast and talk about the history of the Festival, how it started and how it lasted 20 years.

For the second straight year the Cranford Theater will serve as one of the hosts of the Garden State Film Festival. The festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and features movies from filmmakers from around the world both in person and virtually. Cranford's nights in the spotlight will be Wednesday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 26th.Joining us on Cranford Radio to talk about the film festival are Doreen Sayegh, owner of the Cranford Theater; Lauren Concar Sheehy, the GSFF executive director and Diane Raver, the founder and treasure of the GSFF.

Since receiving a perfect score and making it to the semi finals on "America's Got Talent” Shawn's star has continued to rise. Shawn’s directorial debut was with the critically acclaimed short film “Charlie”, which screened at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival where Shawn, alongside his Executive Producer and husband, John Ainsworth was nominated for the Emerging Filmmaker Award in The American Pavilion. “Charlie” went on to screen at numerous film festivals including Newport Beach Int. Film Fest, Q Cinema Film Festival, Out on Film Festival, Cincinnati Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival, Palm Beach Int. Film Festival, and Q! Film Festival.  His next 6 short films also played the Cannes Film Festival as well as won awards at countless festivals around the world. When he is not writing, directing, or acting on TV or in Film, Shawn can be seen touring the globe with his jazz comedy trio with whom he has released three albums, the latest being “Shawn Ryan Live” which can be found on all digital streaming platforms. Shawn is currently in development with his first feature, “Feels Like Home” which begins filming in 2021 and is also the Co-Founding Director of the world’s best theatre camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains, The Young Actors’ Theatre Camp! 

David W. Schoner Jr. is currently the Associate Director for the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. He recently produced a tween comedy TV pilot called Arthur Futuro and the short film Leo, which was just accepted into the Garden State Film Festival. In his spare time, David serves on the Board of Trustees of the Garden State Film Festival, Woman in Media Women’s History Month Film Festival, Westfield International Film Festival, Monmouth International Film Festival and is the Vice-President of the Cedar Grove Board of Education. Connect with David | https://www.nj.gov/state/njfilm/index.shtml The Big Goodbye | https://www.amazon.com/Big-Goodbye-Chinatown-Years-Hollywood/dp/1250301823. The Making of Star Wars | https://www.amazon.com/Making-Star-Wars-Definitive-Original/dp/0345494768/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+making+of+star+wars&qid=1613415985&s=books&sr=1-1 Win a FREE copy of The Filmmakers Journal! | http://thefilmmakersjournal.com/giveaway The Filmmakers Journal launches on Kickstarter 3/16/21  Connect with Mike | https://www.instagram.com/mikemillerfilms/ Follow Filmmakers On Fire | https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersonfire/ Follow Filmmakers Journal | https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersjournal/

KEITH ARMONAITIS, Renaissance Man, IT, Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter, Director and “Recognizing the Catalysts in Your Life,” Rutgers BA, '90, Stevens Institute, MS, ‘01 Keith Armonaitis was born in Hoboken, NJ a stone's throw from NYC. He attended Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers, studying in their BFA acting program. After graduation he plied his trade as an actor and stand-up comedian, and was invited to join the improv troupe at CBGB's in the 90's. He soon transitioned into IT, but never forgot his love for the arts, and over the course of the last 20 years has written a dozen screenplays, optioning two and producing three others. His movie “Missed” won Best Narrative Short at the Garden State Film Festival and has found its true following in the LGBTQ+ community. His movie “Swung” won the Lou Costello Award for Best Comedy Short at the Garden State Film Festival and is currently in the process of being adapted into a television series. Armonaitis directorial debut, “Be Home Soon” had its world premiere at the Garden State Film Festival in 2019. A lifelong polymath, Armonaitis has mixes his thoughts and views on politics, interpersonal relations, technology into his creative work in hopes that his message can make a difference in people's lives. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keitharmonaitis/ FB:https://www.facebook.com/karmonaitis/ Twitter: @karmonaitis Instagram @karmonaitis

DIANE RAVER, Founder, Garden State Film Festival Oct 12 2020 @GSFF www.gsff.org Diane Raver Founder Garden State Film Festival Biography In 2002 Diane Raver co-founded The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) with actor Robert Pastorelli. In the spring of 2003 the First Annual Garden State Film Festival was held in Asbury Park, New Jersey and was a huge success hosting 3000 attendees. Since its inception, the attendance has exceeded 30,000 per event and such notable celebrities as Glenn Close, Robert Pastorelli, Frank Vincent, Paul Sorvino, Budd Schulberg, Kurtwood Smith, James Gandolfini, Celeste Holm and Clarence Clemons among others have attended. She has continued as Executive Director of the non-profit since that time. In 2014 the festival relocated to Atlantic City where it enjoys great support by local politicians and businesses and is coveted by the DOAC campaign as an international non-gaming tourist attraction. Ms. Raver was awarded the Alice Guy Blache Award in 2011 for her work in promoting filmmaking in the State of New Jersey. She garnered the New Jersey Moviemakers Network Award for Excellence in 2003 for her support to New Jersey Filmmakers in Movies and TV. She was also awarded the Mt. Ida College Distinguished Alumni Award in Spring of 2005. Ms. Raver has enjoyed a long history in the realm of film and television production. Having begun her career in New York City in 1980, she segued into television by way of sales, serving as sales representative for Eye View Films and Knightsbridge Productions, both located in New York City, where she continued to build her career for over a decade. Within a short time at Knightsbridge, she became an executive producer, overseeing international production in addition to those domestic projects sold. In 1987, she joined Cherry Mellon Ibbettson, a new production company representing an all-Australian talent list which included Peter Cherry, David Deneen, Wayne Maule, and John Ashenhurst whose projects were shot in the U.S., the UK, Japan and Australia. Later, in 1987, Ms. Raver became the first woman president of a commercial production company in New York City when she founded The Madison Group as President, Head of Sales, and Executive Producer on all commercial production. There, she built a directorial staff to a total of nine, in addition to strengthening the domestic sales organization with representatives in Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, and Los Angeles. She also created a worldwide sales organization with representation in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Paris. Recently Ms. Raver directed her first film a short documentary about the history of the Classic Longboard Surf Contest based in Manasquan, NJ. Ms. Raver was a founding member of the Board of Directors of The Arts Coalition of Asbury Park where she spearheaded an effort to save and restore an abandoned theater and provide an arts hub in Asbury Park, NJ. Ms. Raver holds a B.S. degree from the Philadelphia University and also attended the University of Pittsburgh. She also earned an A.A. in Fine Arts from Mt. Ida College. Ms. Raver was married to the late M. Carroll Raver, Jr., an award-winning cinematographer they have three children. In addition, she is the stepmother to her husband's previous four children one of which is the award-wining actress Kim Raver (Third Watch-Kim Zambrano & “24” –Audrey Raines, Night at the Museum and Lipstick Jungle-Nico and more recently “Teddy” on Gray's Anatomy). When not reviewing film entries for her film festival, Ms. Raver enjoys yoga swimming and is a gourmet cook. She also has a love of fine art and painting, and has created a number of paintings and murals.

Ellie Lee is a TV host, actress, social media influencer, and self-love guide. You’ve seen her on VH1 News, Big Morning Buzz Live with Nick Lachey, MTV, E! News, People Style, iHeartRadio, Complex, and iHeartRadio. She has appeared as an entertainment correspondent on E! News, E!'s Daily Pop, The Wendy Williams Show, and The Steve Harvey show.   Ellie has appeared in several independent films including the 2018 feature length drama “I Can I Will I Did”, which won her the Garden State Film Festival’s Rising Star Award and she just wrapped the indie horror film “Rick and Ruby”, and is currently starring in one of Snapchat's first original scripted shows, "The Daily Realness," a mockumentary series about a clickbait-driven website.   In This Episode We Talk About: What sparked Ellie's interest in TV hosting. How she got into acting and how she booked her first gig. KPop and KDrama  Her experience being in "the industry" and how that started her spiritual journey. How she stays true to who she is while pursuing her dreams in Hollywood.  How she cultivates self-love especially being from a culture that does not recognize the importance of it. Our experiences with Christianity and the Church. How she has the confidence to share her voice on TV, film, and social media. How Ellie deals with criticism.  For Full Show Notes Awaken + Align   Connect with Awaken and Align: If you enjoyed the podcast and you feel called, please share it and tag me! Subscribe, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Your rating and review help more people discover it! Follow on Instagram @awakenandalign and let me know your favorite guests, lessons, or any topic requests.

Podcasting live with the Garden State Film Festival and guests Lauren Concar Sheehy and Heather Brittain O'Scanlon as they talk about moving their film fest online. They are the special guests today on the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce coffee and podcasts series.

Many a voice talent dream of coming to LA to play with the big boys and girls. When is the time right? What can you expect when you commit and plan on this big move? Brooklyn Native Paul Castro Jr. just recently made that big leap of faith! A successful actor in New York, as well as a screen writer, Producer and Director, Paul was awarded the “Rising Star Award' at the Garden State Film Festival in 2014 for his various accomplishments as a young artist. HIs voice acting career brings him to the world of animation, commercials and promo! His on screen credits include: "People Places, Things" "The Skeleton Twins" starring Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig, "What We Found" and Seth Rogens newest Comedy,"An American Pickle." A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. An avid gamer, runner, proud Vegan, and cat dad, Paul will joins live in our studio to talk about his cross coast transition and what it’s like to move up in the ranks in the entertainment biz.  Watch the replay on Facebook in and our home page VOBS.TV or listen to the podcast all week or anytime! Our amazing supporters are: Voiceoveressentials.com, Vo2Gogo.com, Sourceelements.com, VoiceOverXtra.com, VOICEACTORWEBSITES.com and J. Michael Collins Demos jmcvoiceover.com/demo-production

Lauren Concar Sheehy, Diane Raver and Brian Sheehy talk about the 18th annual Garden State Film Festival - gsff.org - tune in for discussing about the films, programming and more. March 25-29, 2020

-Calvin Stockdale joins us from Hillsdale College – sharing about the various ways Hillsdale supports it’s student-veterans – it’s amazing! -Diane Raver of Garden State Film Festival reviews the Movie of the Month -Co-host AF Academy Grad (and outstanding football player) Quinton Roberts shares his analysis of recent Service Academy football games -Mailbag -Military History [&hellip

Movie Meltdown -Episode 497  This week we are coming to you "live" from Flyover Film Fest for the opening night showing of Burning Kentucky (winner of best feature film honors at Mammoth Film Festival, Chattanooga Film Festival and Garden State Film Festival and acting awards at Mammoth and the Richmond International Film Festival). Plus we are joined by the writer and director of the film Bethany Brooke Anderson as well as one of the stars of the movie Augie Duke.  And while we finally pin down exactly what is the least glamorous place on the planet, we also bring up… Toy Story 4, Personal Shopper, sometimes we just have to pave the way for ourselves, Kalifornia, life does not stop because you're making a movie, Midsommar, really relatable, crew mutiny and a broken collarbone, resourceful, giving people an opportunity to do a job that no one else would give them to do, nobody was going to save me… besides me, impressive display, a level of taste, simultaneously hilarious and terrifying, there not be a good guy or a bad guy, the suffering is universal, typecasting, different timelines, planes and trains, sometimes I think that’s what it takes... it just takes you having both the delusion and the passion that drives it into existence - and people will follow that, the garage in Canoga Park, zoned out of her mind, Chasing Bullitt, dealing with loss, we have to unlearn things that we know exist, corrupt law in Appalachia, a film school nerd, perfectionism, little kids just lucky to be in the room, Angelica Zollo, both real and fantasy, Messiah, manifesting it back into reality, literally blown away, a basic timeline, not compromising, bringing us lemonade, on the sly at nighttime, lightning is striking my face with glistens, give this story some life again, general mugginess and the lonesome Angeleno. “I was delusional enough to believe that I could make my own movie… until it was a reality.”  Follow “Burning Kentucky” on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BurningKentuckyMovie/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burningkentuckyfilm/ And for more information on “Flyover Film Fest”, go to: https://www.louisvillefilmsociety.org/

Ernie can be seen in the new Troy Burbank film Gone for the Weekend, which will be premiering at the Garden State Film Festival on Saturday March 30.https://www.gsff.org/Brendan's documentary, The Declaration of Independent Wrestling will be looking to bring viewers an intimate and detailed behind the scenes look into the world of professional wrestling and those that make it happen during the biggest and most eclectic week of entertainment in the sport: WrestleMania Week.https://www.gofundme.com/declaration-of-independent-wrestling-documentary See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the show we have Jim Mercurio. Jim is a filmmaker, writer, and author whose screenwriting instruction has inspired tens of thousands of writers around the world. Creative Screenwriting ranked him as one of the country’s top story analysts:“The best example of how an analyst can give concrete help without veering off the track of your story... (Jim) is not just telling you how to rewrite a particular script... but how to apply it to future work as well.”Jim works with Oscar-nominated and A-List writers as well as complete beginners. He adapts to each writer and script.Jim is a true champion for undiscovered writers and filmmakers. He produced Hard Scrambled which, like the horror-thriller he directed Last Girl, was discovered in a contest. The film stars Kurtwood Smith (That 70’s Show) and indie stalwart Richard Edson. It premiered at Cinequest and won Best Dramatic Feature at Garden State Film Festival. His experience as a filmmaker informs his approach to the material. He helps you to execute your vision with vivid and cinematic storytelling that can attract allies like directors and producers.He directed more than 60 hours of Screenwriting education including the first 40 Workshops in the Screenwriting Expo Series including classes by some of the other top screenwriting teachers in the world. His own course Killer Endings was one of the best sellers from the collection. He wrote and directed Making Hard Scrambled Movies, filmmaking tutorials, as bonus material for Hard Scrambled’s original release. The Washington Post called them “a must for would-be filmmakers.”Inspired by his work on the Expo series, Jim applied his entrepreneurial “go big or go home” attitude to the six-disc DVD set Complete Screenwriting: From A to Z to A-List, a behemoth of screenwriting instruction. It is one of the most comprehensive screenwriting resources in the world. It’s a fast and furious ten hours with an hour of stunning motion graphics that help to explain seldom-discussed topics like theme, concept and character orchestration.Together, Jim’s course and book illustrate his forte, to illustrate advanced craft and nitty-gritty insight essential for mastery of screenwriting craft. Enjoy my conversation with Jim Mercurio.

Today on the show we have Jim Mercurio. Jim is a filmmaker, writer, and author whose screenwriting instruction has inspired tens of thousands of writers around the world. Creative Screenwriting ranked him as one of the country’s top story analysts:“The best example of how an analyst can give concrete help without veering off the track of your story... (Jim) is not just telling you how to rewrite a particular script... but how to apply it to future work as well.”Jim works with Oscar-nominated and A-List writers as well as complete beginners. He adapts to each writer and script.Jim is a true champion for undiscovered writers and filmmakers. He produced Hard Scrambled which, like the horror-thriller he directed Last Girl, was discovered in a contest. The film stars Kurtwood Smith (That 70’s Show) and indie stalwart Richard Edson. It premiered at Cinequest and won Best Dramatic Feature at Garden State Film Festival. His experience as a filmmaker informs his approach to the material. He helps you to execute your vision with vivid and cinematic storytelling that can attract allies like directors and producers.He directed more than 60 hours of Screenwriting education including the first 40 Workshops in the Screenwriting Expo Series including classes by some of the other top screenwriting teachers in the world. His own course Killer Endings was one of the best sellers from the collection. He wrote and directed Making Hard Scrambled Movies, filmmaking tutorials, as bonus material for Hard Scrambled’s original release. The Washington Post called them “a must for would-be filmmakers.”Inspired by his work on the Expo series, Jim applied his entrepreneurial “go big or go home” attitude to the six-disc DVD set Complete Screenwriting: From A to Z to A-List, a behemoth of screenwriting instruction. It is one of the most comprehensive screenwriting resources in the world. It’s a fast and furious ten hours with an hour of stunning motion graphics that help to explain seldom-discussed topics like theme, concept and character orchestration.Together, Jim’s course and book illustrate his forte, to illustrate advanced craft and nitty-gritty insight essential for mastery of screenwriting craft. Enjoy my conversation with Jim Mercurio.

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

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

Standard Orbit 224: Bumphead Steven Lance Interview, Part 2.   Just exactly what is a Bumphead you ask? Actor, author and convention host Steven Lance is back to give us all the details. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Steven is back with hosts Zach Moore and Hayley Stoddart to continue the discussion about his time in the Star Trek universe. Steven shares his experience appearing in Star Trek: The Motion Picture and being designated as a Bumphead. We also talk about the book he is putting together about his time as master of ceremonies, with a call out to those fans who would like to share their experiences at those early conventions.  Chapters Welcome to Standard Orbit! (00:01:23)More Living With Scotty (00:02:13)Bumphead on The Motion Picture (00:03:58) Stage Name (00:16:37) Steven The Author (00:18:49) Garden State Film Festival, Christopher Lloyd (00:23:06) Jam Room Communications (00:31:29) Final Thoughts (00:34:10)POTFM (00:35:25)  Closing (00:37:58) Hosts Zach Moore Hayley Stoddart GuestSteven Lance   Zach Moore (Editor and Producer) Ken Tripp (Producer) Hayley Stoddart (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Nicolas Anastassiou (Associate Producer) Tim Robertson (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Associate Producer) Corey Elrod (Associate Producer) Dan Rhodes (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Brian Brodeur interviews David W. Schoner, Jr., the Associate Director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and TV Commission. Join them for a conversation about the film-making business, the latest from the 2018 Garden State Film Festival, and the tax incentive bill that could affect filmmakers and small businesses in the state of New Jersey. The post New Jersey Film and Television with David W. Schoner, Jr. appeared first on East Main Media.

Aired Thursday, 22 March 2018, 6:00 PM ETThe Dr. Kevin Show - Eric VollweilerEric is based in Upstate NY and has been producing and marketing film festivals, conferences, movie premieres, parties at major film festivals and concerts in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Utah, Connecticut, Boston, New Jersey, Manhattan, Long Island, Albany and Buffalo since 2005. Some of Erics Credits include the Saratoga Springs International Film Festival, New York State International Film Festival, Winter Film Awards Indie Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival, Boston International Film Festival, Silicon Beach Film Festival, Seal Beach Film Festival, Marina del Rey Film Festival, Culver City Film Festival and San Pedro International Film Festival.And remember to call-in with your comments and questions @ 202-570-7057.Eric VollweilerProducer, Marketing and PR ConsultantSilicon Beach Film Festival: http://siliconbeachff.com/Garden State Film Festival: www.gsff.orgSilver State Film Festival: www.silverstatefilmfestival.comLong Island International Film Festival: http://longislandfilm.com/Marina del Rey Film Festival: www.marinadelreyfilmfestival.comPrinceton Independent Film Festival: http://www.prindie.org/Culver City Film Festival: www.culvercityfilmfestival.com

We start off the new year by having mimosas with film festival promoter Eric Vollweiler. Listen as we talk about movies, love, Tinder, eHarmony, JWed and film festivals. Bio: Eric is based in Upstate NY and has been producing and marketing film festivals, conferences, movie premieres, parties at major film festivals and concerts in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Utah, Connecticut, Boston, New Jersey, Manhattan, Albany and Buffalo since 2005. Some of Erics Credits include the Saratoga Springs International Film Festival, New York State International Film Festival, Winter Film Awards Indie Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival, Boston International Film Festival, Silicon Beach Film Festival, Seal Beach Film Festival, Marina del Rey Film Festival, San Pedro International Film Festival. Film Festivals Silicon Beach Film Festival- Fort Lauderdale Florida- Festival taking place February 9-12,  Submissions still open visit our website at www.siliconbeachff.com . Garden State Film Festival taking place March 22-25 in Asbury Park NJ, Submissions are closed.  Website is www.gsff.org Silicon Beach Film Festival- Los Angeles taking place April 20-27 Submissions still open visit our website at www.siliconbeachff.com . Silver State Film Festival- Nevada taking place in the Spring. Submissions are open and the website is www.silverstatefilmfestival.com . Long Island International Film Expo taking place in Belmore, NY July 13-19 Submissions are now open www.longislandfilmexpo.com . Princeton Independent Film Festival taking place in Princeton NJ in November of 2018 Submissions open January and the website is www.prindie.org . Artemis Woman in Action Film Festival taking place March 22-25 in Los Angeles. Submissions are now closed and website is www.artemisfilmfestival.com . --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mimosaswithmichael/support

Kathy and Amy Eldon, co-founders of Creative Visions Foundation, channeled their grief-energy into a foundation that creates awareness of critical issues through creative activism. Today on the EO Podcast, Kathy and Amy discuss how their foundation allows for exponential levels of impact by catalyzing change in a way that only media can. Tune-in to learn how Kathy and Amy, a mother-daughter team, supported each other after Dan’s death, found love, handle their differences, and work together towards a larger creative vision. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:10 – Kathy and Amy’s Journey 01:26 – Kathy was a teacher, then mother, then started writing books and telling other people’s stories 01:45 – She’s had an unpredictable life which forced her to be entrepreneurial 2:10 – Now they help others use their entrepreneurship to create important media and art projects to catalyze change 02:44 – Amy’s brother (Kathy’s son) was a war correspondent, activist, and artist who went to Somalia and was killed 04:45 – Parents responded with forgiveness and used the tragedy as a force for good 04:58 – This is how Creative Visions Foundation was born; to help nurture other sparks like Dan 05:13 – They’ve worked with more than 260 projects and productions, with a global reach of over 100 million people 05:38 – The impact of a media company is exponential; it is storytelling to ignite action 06:09 – Investing in media creates a huge impact; it’ll engage people 06:52 – Project examples: The first project 06:54 – Gave a small amount of money to brothels in India to document children in brothels 07:30 – They discovered that they could do more good creating a fiscal sponsorship program for people to create projects and embrace them 07:55 – The Creative Activist Program: Over 260 people that they’ve counseled and guided 08:17 – How do you build something out of a tragedy? 08:38 – Kathy, as a mother, had to channel the energy towards something good 09:10 – She wanted to make a film to share the lives of the young activists like her son, so she already had a mission 09:43 – Taking the energy of grief and pouring it into something else is very constructive 09:53 – This week, Kathy is launching a “Noisy Spirits Club” as part of the sponsorship program 10:12 – She’s met people all over the world who have taken grief and channeled it towards projects for good 10:57 – It can be used to celebrate people, too 11:15 – What does the world need more of? 11:17 – (Amy) Empathy: we need to understand the plight of others and act on it 11:50 – Kathy is concerned that kids aren’t as empathetic as they used to be, but Amy disagrees 12:23 – Kids were involved in foreign news more in the past, the news now doesn’t touch on international news as much 13:20 – “Be Fearless Be Kind” short films that they did for Hasbro 13:27 – Scarlet Lewis, a mother of a boy named Jesse who was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary, decided to take the approach of empathy, compassion, forgiveness, and love 13:49 – Her curriculum in schools across America brings the spirit of embrace into schools 14:00 – She saw the shooter with awareness of his pain 14:33 – Bullying is more painful for your psyche than any physical damage 14:50 – How can we teach children to be more empathetic? 14:53 – Exposure to different kinds of people who aren’t like us; Amy went to the International School of Kenya where everyone was different 15:26 – Children model their behavior from adults; if adults are mocking/judging, children will too 15:51 – It’s up to us to model loving behavior 16:20 – Kathy is working with Maya Soetoro-Ing who came up with a “Peace Studio” 16:48 – Books and projects coming up 17:15 – Amy felt like she was starting to lose memories of her brother Dan and her mother suggested she write in an “Angel Catcher,” a book to store memories 17:50 – The book “Angel Catcher” was born out of their own need to search for purpose and maintain memories of their loved one 18:06 – “Soul Catcher” is a guided journal to find out and become who you really are 18:32 – They wrote “Love Catcher” to find the male love in their lives and a friend connected Kathy with her now husband, and that man connected Amy with her now husband 19:40 – Amy brought some apple crumble pie to John, her now husband, who was living next door 20:00 – That was the beginning of their relationship; both of their husbands are incredibly supportive and wonderful 20:40 – Kathy believes strongly in the power of vision, hence the company name and logo that is from an ancient Chinese divination meaning “the power of the creative...that transforms the world around it” 21:13 – The film 21:20 – Kathy moved to LA and started going through his journals to generate the store 21:55 – After 16-17 years she felt discouraged but had a director, script, and new CEO encouraging them to complete it 22:16 – They pulled together the money, had an excellent producers, and shot for 8 weeks in South Africa the film “The Journey is the Destination” which incorporates Dan’s journal pages 22:45 – It won best film in the Garden State Film Festival and was just shown at Harvard Law School; it is compelling, moving, and inspiring 23:03 – It took Kathy 20 years to make and is a tribute to her steadfastness 24:00 – Be patient with people who hold fast to a vision and work to find angles that help them and support them 24:40 – Amy was always supportive of her mother and they had to learn how to work as a team 24:55 – How is the family dynamic? 25:08 – They are very close, but very different; Kathy is an “Insane Visionary” whereas “Amy” is more about planning and predictability 25:50 – Kathy couldn’t be with anyone like herself for very long; Dan had a noisy energy so they always bounced off each other 26:15 – Amy lives next door to Kathy; Amy loves how Kathy honors everyone, Kathy loves Amy’s “flow” 27:30 – Advice for women entrepreneurs 27:45 – Amy wishes she had more discipline; she hears of CEOs that wake up at 5am and she can’t, she is more effective when she sleeps 28:08 – Meditation is something Amy is working on, the mindfulness makes her more effective 28:25 – Kathy reads two newspapers daily, she’s very curious, and believes openness is important; we must read, experience, speak to others, and live 29:00 – Sometimes entrepreneurs can be too in their heads about achievements that we lose the chance to serendipitous and synchronistic opportunities, and LIVE 29:15 – They are an all-women, mostly young, company 29:40 – They mentor their interns and the interns learn to problem-solve in a way that many can’t experience 30:18 – They are very proud of everyone within their business and perceive them as grown-up and capable 30:39 – Their CEO will be running the company with a more of a business-style; Kathy and Amy weren’t trained in company management 31:00 – Kathy and Amy brought in people skilled in certain aspects of the business in order to grow it; nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in others and delegate; 32:00 – The culture at their company is warm and welcoming and maintains a high level of humanity, even though they are metric-driven and desire growth 32:34 – Kathy believes the company is magnetically attracting extraordinary people from around the world that want to connect 32:39 – “Connection is the solution” 32:50 – Entrepreneurs can bring their business brains to help their people that are in the trenches trying to make a difference 33:10 – Entrepreneurs are creative in their own way; they solve problems 33:35 – Sundowners May 18th at Creative Visions 18820 Pacific Coast Highway 33:55 – Activists from all over the world come and connect and make magic 34:30 – They have a Gala every two years and is about engagement around storytelling 35:00 – Find Kathy and Amy at creativevisions.org and their youth program at rock-your-world.org 35:20 – Learn more about Kathy and Amy at kathyeldon.com Key Points: We need to be more empathetic by understanding the plight of others and acting on it. Be patient and supportive towards people who have a vision, even if you can’t see it yourself. Be open to the world so that you can see opportunities, synchronicities, and serendipitous event when they happen. Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneur's Organization – The EO Network “Angel Catcher” - Journal “Soul Catcher” - Journal “Love Catcher” – Book “The Journey is the Destination” – film Creative Visions Foundation – website Youth activism – website Kathy’s websiteAlmost every household has an unsolved Rubiks Cube but you can easily solve it learning a few algorithms. To listen to more EO Wonder episodes as well as our other podcasts, head to EOPodcasts.com Welcome to the EO Wonder podcast, where each fortnight we bring you news, interviews and much much more about women entrepreneurs shaping the future. We delve into topics that discuss the future of women entrepreneurs, the highs and the lows of running a business and also the interesting things happening within EO!

New Jersey native Olivia Baptista is a rising quadruple threat talent who is partner in Multihyphenate Productions: a woman owned production dedicated to increasing the presence of women in film, POC filmmaking, and the “multihyphenate” artistry in film. As an actor/producer, she is lucky and proud to say all of her films have been to festivals, and that a few have even found successful distribution deals. Most recently she won Best Actress in a Feature Film at the Endless Mountain Film Festival and was nominated for the same at the CHAIN FF in NYC for her feature film debut SYCAMORE. And her short film WAKING UP (writer / producer / star) was just accepted to the 15th annual Garden State Film Festival – making its premiere this March.  She loves all things “genre” (Orphan Black, Firefly, Black Mirror…) and strives to be a part of off-beat stories with compelling characters that keep viewers coming back. As a producer, she is determined to bring high concept ideas to life on low budgets – with the hopes of wide exposure so that markets thirsty for high-quality content can get it.  Olivia currently lives in Los Angeles. Check out Olivia in the web series Here We Wait (herewewait.com), the short film Waking Up (Garden State Film Fest) and her award winning feature – Sycamore (Amazon). __ International Women in Film Podcast http://InternationalWomenInFilm.com/ To join the International Women in Film Podcast Community https://michelethetrainer.leadpages.co/podcast-iwif-1/

Frank Vincent is an acclaimed actor, musician, comedian, author and producer. He was born in North Adams, Massachusetts of first generation Italian-Americans and raised in the Greenville section of Jersey City, New Jersey. Frank's father, an amateur actor, introduced him to show business at an early age. Frank acted in school plays and studied music at St. Paul's grammar school. He played piano, trumpet and drums, but his love for the drums soon took center stage. Frank spent his adolescence playing and traveling with various national championship drum and bugle corps. This passion evolved into playing in small combos at various nightclubs. He then met record producer Bill Ramal who became his musical mentor. In time, he became a successful recording drummer for such prominent names as Don Costa, Paul Anka, Del Shannon, Trini Lopez and the Belmonts. He found himself playing 5-6 nights a week and recording 3-4 days a week. His insatiable desire for performing soon came to the forefront and his drum playing became secondary. At this pace, he developed a stage personality and learned the meaning of comedic timing and discipline, which would soon lend itself to his acting career. In 1975, Frank made his feature film acting debut in Ralph DeVito's "Death Collector". Martin Scorsese saw his work and cast him in the 1980 Academy Award-nominated film of the decade, "Raging Bull"... From that point until the present day, Frank has appeared in numerous television shows, music videos and over fifty feature films. Frank has demonstrated the ultimate degree of versatility as an actor from his Raging Bull's arrogant "Salvi", to his Do The Right Thing's soaking wet "Charlie", Jungle Fevers racist "Mike Tucci", Casino's suave "Frankie Marino" and his "Go home and get your shine box" Goodfella "Billy Batts"... Frank has worked with some of the greatest directors of our time, notably Martin Scorsese, Brian De Palma, Spike Lee, John Sayles, Andrew Bergman and Sydney Lumet... He has acted with such greats as Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Richard Dreyfuss, Anthony Quinn, Sharon Stone, Adrien Brody and Sylvester Stallone, among others... His voice is featured in the multi-million dollar PlayStation game series Grand Theft Auto as "Don Salvatore Leone" as well as in DreamWorks' hit animated film "Shark Tale"... Frank is also the spokesperson for "Permanent TSB," one of the largest banks in Ireland... In addition, his career has taken him from recording with great musical legends to working on music videos with such names as Bruce Hornsby, Hype Williams, Nas, DMX, Method Man and T-Boz. Most recently, Frank starred as feared New York mob boss "Phil Leotardo" on HBO's epic series The Sopranos. Leotardo's simmering vendetta with "Tony Soprano" brought exhilarating excitement to millions of viewers week-after-week... Frank also penned a top-selling book entitled, "A Guy's Guide to Being A Man's Man," which was published by Penguin Putnam. GQ Magazine said, "It's awesome!"... Frank also recently starred as the lead in the upcoming movie, "Chicago Overcoat". Fans are sure to be pleased with Frank's riveting performance as an aging hit man who comes back for one last score. Over the years, Frank has received many awards for his various achievements on and off the screen. In 2002, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Back East Picture Show at the Hoboken Film Festival. That same year he received the Italian-American Entertainer of the Year Award presented by the Italian Tribune. In 2005, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Garden State Film Festival. In 2006, Frank received the Honorary Branford Fellow from Branford College, Yale University. That same year he received a Best Supporting Actor Award for the film "Remedy" at the International Film and Screenplay Festival. Frank was a cast member when The Sopranos received the Emmy Award in 2007. In 2008, Frank received the coveted SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for The Sopranos. Frank currently resides in New Jersey and Florida, and has many film and television projects in the works.

Mariana Conde is a multi-skilled producer and director who likes to bring fresh ideas to the screen. She mainly works for TV and Advertising, whilst developing personal projects in my spare time. The latest short she directed, C.T.R.L, was awarded Best Music Video at Garden State Film Festival in Atlantic City and at CortiSonanti in Italy. It […]

On this podcast Charles talks to Patrick Smith about animation, technology, photography, inspiration, and creating work that emotionally connects with the audience. "Independent animator Patrick Smith is known for his sublime and bizarre hand-drawn interpretations of people, our emotions, and identity. His films have been featured on MTV, PBS, FX, Nickelodeon, Rolling Stone, New York Times, and Huffington Post. Currently, Smith and his studio are producing the third season of the PBS series "Blank on Blank" an innovative animated show that visually illustrates rare audio interviews of famous artists, actors and musicians. Smith made his directorial debut for the MTV series “Daria.” His formative years were spent as a storyboard artist for Walt Disney, and other major studios in New York and Los Angeles. During the past decade, he has animated, directed and produced six award winning short films as well as many iconic television commercials, namely, Zoloft, Visa, and AOL. Smith spent five years in Singapore as a professor at the graduate film program for New York University, under artistic director Oliver Stone. Patrick is a fellow of the New York Foundation of the Arts and a curator for multiple international film and animation festivals. He lives and works in Montauk New York with his wife, Kaori Ishida." Awards/Honors • Emmy Nomination, Wynton Marsalis, Outstanding New Approaches. • Streamy Nomination, Best Animation. • Best Animation, Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival. • Jury Award, Durango Film Festival. • Jury Award, Anima Mundi, Brazil. • Surreal Animation Award, Dragon Con Film Fest, Presented by Ralph Bakshi. • Excellence in Animation, ASIFA-East. • Best Animation, Naperville Independent Film Festival. • Best Animation, Wild Rose Independent Film Festival. • Best Animation, Back Seat Independent Film Festival. • Best Animation, Arizona Underground Film Festival. • Best Animation, Dragon Con Film Festival. • Best Animation, Great Lakes Film Festival. • Best Animation, Phoenix Film Festival. • Best Animation, First Sundays Film Festival, New York City. • Honorable Mention, Smogdance Film Festival. • Second Place, ASIFA-East (Assoc. Internationale du Film d'Animation). • 3rd Place, Lake Havasu Film Festival. • 1st Place, Dragon Con Film Festival, Atlanta. • Best Music Video, No Exit Music Video Festival. • Best Animation, Northampton Independent Film Festival. • Best Animation, Action on Film Festival, Los Angeles. • Best Animation, Griffin International Film Festival. • Honorable Mention, Signals International Film Festival, UK. • Best Animation, Grand Festival Award, Berkeley Film Festival. • Best Animation, Garden State Film Festival. • Best Animation, Myrtle Beach Film Festival. • 3rd Place, First Glance Film Festival, Los Angeles. • Second Place, Asheville Film Festival. • Honorable Mention, Smogdance International Film Festival. • Best Animation, Temecula Valley International Film Festival. • Best Animation, Myrtle Beach Film Festival. • Best Animation, Golden Film Festival. • Best Animation, Spindletop Film Fesitval. • Best Animation, Long Island Film Expo. • Bronze Award, Kalamazoo Animation Festival. • Best Animation, Black Point Film Festival. • Best Music Video, Oxford Film Festival. • Jury Award, Savannah Film Festival. Presented by Producer Don Bluth. • 1st Place, ASIFA-East (Association Internationale du Film d'Animation). • Pulcinella Award Nomination, Cartoons on the Bay, Italy. • Honorable Mention, Tribeca Underground Film Festival. • Honorable Mention, ASIFA San Fran. • Best Animation, Northampton Film Festival. • Jury Prize, China International Cartoon Animation Festival. • Best Music Video, Urban Mediamakers Film Festival. • Winner, IMVF, International Music Video Festival. • Winner, Sponsored Films, ASIFA-East Animation Festival. • 1st Place, ASIFA-East(Association Internationale du Film d'Animation). • Winner, "The One to Watch" Award, Chicago Animation Festival. • Gold Pencil Award, The One Club. • DTC National Communication Bronze Award. • 2nd Place, ASIFA-San Francisco Animation Festival. • 2nd Place, ASIFA-East(Association Internationale du Film d'Animation). • Best Debut Film, New York Film Expo. • Jury Award, Holland Animation Festival. • Fellowship Grant. New York Foundation for the Arts. • Bronze Award. BDA(Broadcast Design Assoc.) • Fellowship Grant. Cable Endowment of Springfield Public Service Grant. References in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twhvtzd6gXA http://www.cvzcontemporary.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Keane http://www.vonnegut.com http://www.wacom.com/en-us https://louisck.net http://www.mtv.com/shows/daria http://www.nyu.edu https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Williams_(animator) http://pcf45.com/sealords/cuadai/wanderingsoul.html http://www.oliverstone.com https://calarts.edu http://www.vonnegut.com http://m.sfgate.com/news/article/Darwin-Coon-reformed-bank-robber-dies-2474466.php http://blankonblank.org Learn more about Patrick and his latest projects here: http://www.patsmith.com https://vimeo.com/blendfilms Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people/monkeyman535/sounds/326639/

THIS WEEK, we start off by mentioning our Fan of The Week on Twitter.  We discuss Barber Shops, and the Garden State Film Festival in Atlantic City.  We wonder about Stephen Colbert taking over the Letterman Show.  We Marathon through The Simpsons and review the now-in-theaters “Oculus”. We wrap things up by looking into the crystal ball and predicting Jay's future!  Join us for another PREGAME!

THIS WEEK, Jay and Brendan start things off with bickering that would rival most 15 year old girls.  We mourn the sudden loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman.  We discuss DOCTOR WHO as Jonathan prepares to enter Matt Smith territory.  Rodney announces some good news regarding the Garden State Film Festival. We ponder "necessary life skills", and then wrap things up with the Super...i mean, "The Big Game".It's all right here, on the Mass Moviecide PREGAME!

ACTOR - This week our focus is on career advice from the perspective of the beginning actor. Our guest today is Jamian J. Blackmon. Jamian is a talented new actor whom I recently discovered from his YouTube video. In watching his demo reel, I felt he had a great amount of natural talent. I think that with his continued training, there is no doubt he could go on to become a superb actor known to us all. Jamian began his acting career pursuit in 2005. His first job was as a background actor on "Bring It On 4: In it to Win it." In 2008, he was cast in his first lead role in the film "Up In The Attic." In 2010, he was cast in "The Yard," directed by Nathan Zen-Sapien that was featured in the 2011 Garden State Film Festival. In 2011, he was cast in "Booley" directed by Christain Grillo which was signed to a distribution deal in the UK. In 2012, Jamian was cast in the film "Deer Crossing," that was distributed throughout the country being sold at different Red Box and Blockbuster locations. Jamian made the big move to California at the end of 2012 and landed a role in entitled "Color Blind," which is currently still in production. Jamian continues to attend acting and casting director classes. He is so honored to have been taught by celebrity acting coach, Tracey Moore. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: As a fairly new actor in Hollywood, what do you find to be your greatest challenge? What do you find harder to do out here, career-wise, than on the East coast? What types of jobs do you recommend to supplement your income? What are some things a person should know before they move to Hollywood? What three characteristic traits do you feel are mandatory to become a successful actor? What are some tips on how to handle your nerves before an audition? WEBSITES: YouTube.com | IMDB.com | Facebook | Twitter

ACTOR - This week our focus is on career advice from the perspective of the beginning actor. Our guest today is Jamian J. Blackmon. Jamian is a talented new actor whom I recently discovered from his YouTube video. In watching his demo reel, I felt he had a great amount of natural talent. I think that with his continued training, there is no doubt he could go on to become a superb actor known to us all. Jamian began his acting career pursuit in 2005. His first job was as a background actor on "Bring It On 4: In it to Win it." In 2008, he was cast in his first lead role in the film "Up In The Attic." In 2010, he was cast in "The Yard," directed by Nathan Zen-Sapien that was featured in the 2011 Garden State Film Festival. In 2011, he was cast in "Booley" directed by Christain Grillo which was signed to a distribution deal in the UK. In 2012, Jamian was cast in the film "Deer Crossing," that was distributed throughout the country being sold at different Red Box and Blockbuster locations. Jamian made the big move to California at the end of 2012 and landed a role in entitled "Color Blind," which is currently still in production. Jamian continues to attend acting and casting director classes. He is so honored to have been taught by celebrity acting coach, Tracey Moore. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: As a fairly new actor in Hollywood, what do you find to be your greatest challenge? What do you find harder to do out here, career-wise, than on the East coast? What types of jobs do you recommend to supplement your income? What are some things a person should know before they move to Hollywood? What three characteristic traits do you feel are mandatory to become a successful actor? What are some tips on how to handle your nerves before an audition? WEBSITES: YouTube.com | IMDB.com | Facebook | Twitter

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