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We review the top political news of the week including the endorsements of Joe Biden by Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama, plus analysis of how Wisconsin voters ousted a conservative Supreme Court justice. Plus, we go back 60 years to remember when also-ran presidential candidate Nelson Rockefeller insisted on platform changes before he would endorse Richard Nixon. And Jennifer Steinhauer of the New York Times talks about her new book, "Firsts," about the class of women elected to the House in the 2018 midterm elections. The post Episode #324: If You Liked 2020, You’ll Love 1960 appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie.

In this episode I expand on some ideas that came up in my discussion with Brian A. Loschiavo about his documentary about the Bluebird Cafe, a now iconic music in Nashville. After I did the interview, certain subsequent news stories involving Taylor Swift came out, and they did affect my take on the film. Since Taylor Swift was prominently featured in the Bluebird documentary and discussed in my interview with Brian, I decided to do a supplemental commentary track to expand on my thoughts about her and how she affected my interpretation of the documentary. # Sponsors for this Episode nsavides productions  I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. Some of my videos are here. I want to get better at connecting with others, so I'm putting together a couple of videos as an experiment. This is the one I made while attending the Nashville Film Festival, and it does include a photo of me and Brian. Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Masterclass Online training from some of the world's best filmmakers, musicians, and creative leaders. Get access to all of Masterclass's world-class instructors for one great price: MasterClass All-Access Pass # My Masterclass recommendations for this episode Ken Burns, the filmmaker behind the Country Music docuseries, shares his insights about capturing nuanced human drama on screen. Reba McEntire shares her insights on country music and building a music career. # Related Episode I liked Bluebird enough to include it in my top five picks from Nashville Film Festival 2019. In this episode, I elaborate on why I picked it and share my other recommendations from the festival. # Related Things Bluebird Facebook, Instagram, Twitter The first tweet from Bluebird_Movie More of my podcast coverage of Nashville Film Festival Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # If You Liked the Show Donate $1 to help keep the show going. Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Brian A. Loschiavo, the director-producer-editor of the Bluebird documentary, was first exposed to The Bluebird Cafe through the show Nashville, a series for which he developed supplemental digital content. The now iconic country-music venue that has been instrumental to the careers of so many musicians including Faith Hill, Garth Brooks, and Taylor Swift made enough of an impression on Brian that he set out to create a documentary about the place and the community of singer-songwriters it has nurtured over the years. Bluebird premiered at SXSW 2019 but had a stronger reception at Nashville Film Festival several months later, where festival organizers ended up giving it four screenings to accommodate audience interest. I saw the film while attending the Nashville Film Festival and got to interview Brian there. Some of the things we discuss include How he was able to get a number of prominent musicians like Taylor Swift to be in his film Why The Bluebird Cafe is such a memorable venue The challenges of shooting and/or performing in a confined space Sponsors for this Episode nsavides productions  I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. Some of my videos are here. I want to get better at connecting with others, so I'm putting together a couple of videos as an experiment. This is the one I made while attending the Nashville Film Festival, and it does include a photo of me and Brian. Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Masterclass Online training from some of the world's best filmmakers, musicians, and creative leaders. Get access to all of Masterclass's world-class instructors for one great price: MasterClass All-Access Pass My Masterclass recommendations for this episode Ken Burns, the filmmaker behind the Country Music docuseries, shares his insights about capturing nuanced human drama on screen. Reba McEntire shares her insights on country music and building a music career. # Related Episode I liked Bluebird enough to include it in my top five picks from Nashville Film Festival 2019. In this episode, I elaborate on why I picked it and share my other recommendations from the festival. # Related Things Bluebird Facebook, Instagram, Twitter The first tweet from Bluebird_Movie More of my podcast coverage of Nashville Film Festival Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # If You Liked the Show Donate $1 to help keep the show going. Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Premiering at Nashville Film Festival 2019, The Sheriff of Mars is a music documentary that tells the story of Daniel Antopolsky, a country and folk musician who was friends with Townes Van Zandt and who, the film suggests, helped to inspire Townes' now iconic outlaw country song "Pancho and Lefty." Wanting to escape the dark influence of the 1970s outlaw country music scene, Daniel retreated to France where he was discovered by Jason Ressler, the director of Sheriff of Mars. Jason was so captivated by Daniel's music that he became his manager, helping him release his first album at the age of 65. More albums followed as did press from the BBC, Rolling Stone, and other renowned publications. Under Jason's guidance, Daniel began getting booked to perform at prominent music events, including SXSW and the Black Deer Festival in the UK. Not content to merely be Daniel's manager, Jason also put together a music documentary to raise awareness of Daniel and his music. The Sheriff of Mars is what resulted, an affirming, on-screen demonstration of how it's never too late to start a music career or to revitalize once-abandoned dreams. If the vision is there, you need collaboration to make it happen, but if you compromise the vision—if you have a good vision—it's not going to turn out well." - Jason Ressler Jason is the first manager-director I've met, so I invited him on the show to get his take on finding success in film and music. Some of the things we discuss include How he got a BBC profile for Daniel How to persevere when beset by failure Collaborating with music producers and engineers to create an album that’s right for an artist The interview he did with James Brown before he died and the impression that left If you listen all the way to the end, you'll get to hear Daniel's song "Fish Bait Blues," which is also featured in the film. [spp-player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/nsavides/Byron-Reese-Fourth-Age-Smart-Robots-Conscious-Computers-Future-of-Humanity-podcast-interview-NICKSAV-film-music-SHOW.mp3"] Sponsors for this Episode nsavides productions  I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. Some of my videos are here. I want to get better at connecting with others, so I'm putting together a couple of videos as an experiment. In the one below, I explore the New Orleans Art Museum, its surrounding sculpture garden, and a few places nearby.  I also address some of the underlying issues that get in the way of connection, at least for me, and I try to do so with playfulness and honesty. Connection Experiment: New Orleans Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Masterclass Online training from some of the world's best filmmakers, musicians, and creative leaders. Get access to all of Masterclass's world-class instructors for one great price: MasterClass All-Access Pass # Learn from and get inspired by Hans Zimmer, the composer on Gladiator, Interstellar, The Lion King, and more. # Related Episode In the interview, Jason mentioned being impressed by what Hannah Leder and her co-director were able to put together with a limited budget. On this episode, I interview Hannah about how she and her co-director pulled off a compelling film with just a two-person crew. # Related Things Sheriff of Mars Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Daniel's music on Spotify More of my podcast coverage of Nashville Film Festival My take on Frank Capra, for old time's sake Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Shows Mentioned Black Panther Gardians of the Galaxy Grey Gardens The Lion King  Mr. Smith Goes to Washington The Planters  Salesman Searching for Sugar Man The Sheriff of Mars Sid Bernstein Presents... Wonder Woman  # Musicians Mentioned The Beatles  Bob Dylan Daniel Antopolsky Drake  Emmylou Harris James Brown  Jessye Norman Justin Townes Earle Mississippi John Hurt Ray Charles  Steve Earle Taylor Swift  Townes Van Zandt Willie Nelson Book Mentioned A Confederacy of Dunces  If You Liked the Show Donate $1 to help keep the show going. Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

My podcast coverage of Nashville Film Festival continues in this short-films episode where I interview the directors for two different short films that got my attention at the festival. One has more of a documentary feel while the other one is a more stylized film with elaborate production design, so I paired the two interviews to explore how shorts can come together and the creative possibilities they can offer. The first interview is with Amanda Young, one of the directors behind Every Two Minutes, a compilation of stories relating to human trafficking. The short was done through StoryGive, which partners filmmakers in Nashville with non-profits that tackle various social issues. For Every Two Minutes, StoryGive connected local filmmakers with End Slavery Tennessee, a non-profit dedicated to caring for survivors of human trafficking and tactically addressing the issue. The second interview is with Chilean director Vicente Manzano. His experimental short Bubble uses bubble framing in a novel, story-driven way. Virtually everything in the film was custom-designed for the film, which involved careful planning to pull off. Some of the things we discuss include Using film to address a social issue in an impactful way How to collaborate with accomplished filmmakers and crew members on limited budget How to make a short film that is driven by stylized production design Sponsors for this Episode nsavides productions  I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. I shot this New Orleans wedding video for Cece & Andy last year. Even one year later, I'm still getting positive feedback about the video from the couple's friends and family. More of my videos are here. Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Masterclass Online training from some of the world's best filmmakers, musicians, and creative leaders. MasterClass All-Access Pass # Related Episode Emmy-winning filmmaker and co-founder of Stillmotion, Patrick Moreau, talks about the challenges of putting together a high-quality, issues-driven documentary in this episode. # Related Things Nashville Film Festival Amanda Young Instagram StoryGive End Slavery Tennessee  Vicente Manzano Instagram More of my podcast coverage of Nashville Film Festival Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. If You Liked the Show Donate $1 to help keep the show going. Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Hannah Leder has a variety of acting credits including Deep Impact, Pay it Forward, and Judd Apatow’s Love series. She also has a recurring role on Apple TV+'s The Morning Show. On this podcast episode I interview Hannah about her work on The Planters, a quirky, character-driven comedy that won Best of the Fest, Best Cinematography, and Best Song at Nashville Film Festival. Along with Alexandra Kotcheff, Hannah co-wrote, co-directed, co-starred, and co-shot the film. The Planters ended up taking 127 days to shoot, and Hannah and Alexandra were the only crew members on set. Some of the things we discuss include How to shoot a high-quality film with a two-person crew The camera and lighting setups they used for the film How the stop-motion sequences in the film came together At the end of the episode you can hear a preview of “You and Me Together,” the film's award-winning song from Phil Danyew. Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. Up to Date is a short comedy about a blind date gone wrong. It's the first live-action short I directed a few years ago, and it was written by Stephen Hoover. His script Damage Control was a finalist in the Nashville Film Festival's screenwriting competition, and he helped to make possible my festival podcast coverage. More of my videos are here. Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com Related Episode If you'd like to learn more about how comedy works, then check out this interview I did with Steve Kaplan. He teaches comedy workshops around the world. Companies like Dreamworks, Disney, HBO, Paramount, and Touchstone regularly hire him as a consultant and script doctor.  # Related Things Nashville Film Festival The Planters Facebook, IMDb, Instagram More of my podcast coverage of Nashville Film Festival Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. If You Liked the Show Donate $1 to help keep the show going. Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

My podcast coverage of Nashville Film Festival begins with Lost Bayou, a film that premiered at Tribeca and went on to win Best Picture at the El Dorado Film Festival. Lost Bayou tells the story of a struggling addict who returns home to the Louisiana bayou to reconnect with her faith healer father, only to discover he’s hiding a troubling secret aboard his houseboat. During the Nashville Film Festival, I had the chance to interview director Brian Richard, writer-actor Hunter Burke, and actor Jackson Beals about the film. Some of the things we discuss include Honoring not exploiting the Cajun faith-healing community Getting the Cajun accents right and using them for story purposes Working with the Grammy-winning band Lost Bayou Ramblers on the soundtrack Nurturing a family-like atmosphere on set Exploring a crisis of faith on screen Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. My videos are here. Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com   Related Episode A few years ago I had the opportunity to interview Brian and Hunter about their short film Atchafalaya. It's included in my coverage of the New Orleans Film Festival 2015. # Related Things Nashville Film Festival Lost Bayou Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Good for What Ails You, the doc directed by Glen Pitre that explores Cajun faith healers. Lost Bayou Ramblers, the band that provided the music for the film If you are in or near New Orleans, you can catch Lost Bayou on Oct. 17 & 23 at the New Orleans Film Festival. Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Jenna Suru's early film career involved working for Gaumont, one of the major French film studios and the world's first and oldest film company. There she was in charge of distributing Gaumont new releases to film festivals around the world. Later she went on to work for SND Groupe M6, a French distributor that also distributes American films in France including the Twilight series and Scream 4. She also received some film production experience in Los Angeles, where she worked as a production assistant and then a producer on a couple of shows. Her various industry experiences helped her to form Belle Époque Films, so that she could support emerging filmmakers and produce her own projects. "There is no beautiful piece of art really possible if you're just alone." - Jenna Suru Influenced by films like And God Created Woman and the Before Sunrise trilogy, L'Âge d'Or is her company's debut feature film, which she wrote, directed, produced, and co-starred in. The film tells the story of a penniless Franco-American producer and an ambitious French theater actress who meet in Paris, 1967 and embark on an artistic quest to change the world that leads them to Saint-Tropez, a coastal town on the French Riviera and a fabled artistic haven. Some of the things Jenna and I discuss in this episode include How artists can change the world Challenges of shooting a period piece Experiences that allowed Jenna to wear multiple hats on her debut feature film The benefits of securing music rights before shooting begins How her acting background influences her work as a director What makes Saint-Tropez so special # Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people.   Chloe & Jake got married on May 4, 2019 at the Swedenborg Chapel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their wedding had all the charm and personality that Greeks bring when celebrating a special event. May 4 is also known as Star Wars Day, so the wedding even included some Star Wars accents. Those are some of the reasons why it was such a delight to shoot!   More of my videos are here.   Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Episodes For more on what it takes to produce optimistic films that can change the world, check out this podcast interview with Golden Globe-winning producer Lindsay Doran (Sense and Sensibility, Sabrina, Stranger Than Fiction). # Related Things   Jenna on LinkedIn, IMDb, Instagram Jenna's company, Belle Époque Films L'Âge d'Oron Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow.   # Films Mentioned Anna  And God Created Woman  Before Sunrise trilogy The Intouchables (2011) L’Âge d’Or” La Piscine (1969) La Vie en Rose Life of Pi  # Musicians Mentioned The Beatles Chuck Berry The Rolling Stones # # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Author Tom Piazza has written 12 books, many of which feature New Orleans, music, or both. His post-Katrina manifesto Why New Orleans Mattershelped to inspire the HBO show Treme, and the show's co-creator David Simon brought him on as a staff writer largely because of it. Tom received a Grammy Award for his album notes to Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey and has also written for numerous publications including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Oxford American. I met with Tom at the historic Columns Hotel in New Orleans to talk about his work and the city that has shaped so much of it. Some of the things we discuss in the episode include Highlights from the 50th anniversary of Jazz Fest How to write about a place like a local What not to do when writing music criticism Research that went into his album notes for Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues How the writing room on Treme worked together to flesh out challenging story points     Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories.   This is the video I put together to commemorate The Rayo Brothers' performance at Jazz Fest 2018. For part of their set they were joined by Grammy-winning musician Louis Michot from the Lost Bayou Ramblers.    This wedding video I shot includes some classic New Orleans elements including Brennan's, where Bananas Foster was invented; the Pontchartrain Hotel, where Tennessee Williams worked on his play Streetcar Named Desire; streetcars; and jazz.   More of my videos are here. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Episodes One of the bands featured in Tremeis Papa Gros Funk. On this episode I interviewed the filmmakers behind Do U Want It, a documentary about the band that focuses on their final performances before their indefinite hiatus.   This episode features an interview with Laura Cayouette, a New Orleanian actress who played Kay, a recurring character on Treme. Laura is often recognized for her role in Django Unchained, where she played the sister of Leonardo DiCaprio's character.   # Related Things Tom's site Tremeon Amazon Prime An Unofficial Guide to Tremeon the Beyond Bourbon St. podcast The Columns Hotel  A blog post I wrote on Martin Scorsese, which includes some discussion on the blues series for which Tom did the liner notes. Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Books Mentioned An American Dream by Norman Mailer City of Refugeby Tom Piazza Invisible Manby Ralph Ellison La Vita Nuovaby Dante The Sound and the Furyby William Faulkner Understanding Jazz: Ways to Listenby Tom Piazza Why New Orleans Mattersby Tom Piazza # Musicians Mentioned Barbecue Bob Bill Monroe Bob Dylan Bonnie Raitt The Carter family Diana Krall Elvis Costello Hank Williams Jimmie Rodgers John Prine Muddy Waters # Shows Mentioned Deadwood Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey Treme  The Wire  # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Renting film equipment can seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. John Baumgartner, the rental manager at Expressway Cinema Rentals in Philadelphia, came on the podcast to walk filmmakers through the rental process.   "... at the end of the day I'm not going to let you walk out of my rental house not being able to make your picture." -John Baumgartner Some of the things we discuss in this episode include How much time to plan for testing equipment What options filmmakers have in dealing with insurance Essential but sometimes overlooked accessories needed for a shoot Popular cameras & lenses and what makes them appealing New equipment that could make a difference on set   Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. Some of my videos are here. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Episodes Patrick Moreau is a filmmaker and co-founder of the Portland-based, Emmy-winning production company Stillmotion. He shares his approach to storytelling and film equipment in this episode. Dan Laustsen, the cinematographer on The Shape of Water, Crimson Peak, and John Wick 2, explains his approach to lighting on this episode: # Related Things   Expressway Cinema Rentals blog, Facebook, Instagram video recap of Expressway's 2019 Summer Gear Expo video recap of Expressway's recent Grip & Electric Bootcamp shotonwhat.com- resource for exploring equipment using on a film Insurance options mentioned Temporary Insurance Rec. for Expressway provided by JonPaul Evans from the Truman Van Dyke Company buymyinsurancenow.com through agreements with kit-sharing sites like KitSplitand ShareGrid Cameras mentioned ARRI ALEXA Mini Canon EOS 7D Sony FS7 Sony Venice Lenses mentioned ARRI Ultra Primes Canon FDs Canon K35s Cooke Speed Panchros - rehoused Leica Rs Leica Summicrons Rokinon Zeiss CP.2s Filters mentioned streak filters Tiffen Pro-Mist filter Lighting equipment mentioned Astera Titan Tube eggcrate grid - for narrowing the spread of a light LiteGear LiteTile Power accessories mentioned Anton Bauer V-Mount battery Core SWX battery Other accessories mentioned Dana Dolly DJI Ronin Easyrig Focusbug - Ultrasonic rangerfinder system Freefly Systems Movi Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films & Shows Mentioned 21 Bridges Glass Mindhunter Split Solo The Upside   If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

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

For the past 23 years, Cyber PR Founder Ariel Hyatt has been helping prominent musicians and creative people use public relations, marketing, and social media to connect with fans and be more engaging. She's also written four books on the music industry and is an internationally recognized speaker who has spoken at conferences around the world including SXSW, Vivid Sydney, Hubspot Ignite, and Campus Party London. Her work has been recognized in publications ranging from Oprah, CNN, Wired, Billboard, Forbes.com, and The Washington Post, just to name a few. Ariel came on the show to share her engagement insights. Some of the things we discuss include How to develop a personal narrative Fun things to post on social media How music saved Ariel's life and why it matters What not to do when trying to get attention for your music Compelling campaigns that caught Ariel's attention How to develop relationships with writers Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. This is the video I shot with Sean Gasser for The Excelleauxs at Blues Fest this year. More of my videos are here. Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Episode One prominent musician that Ariel has worked with is Bree Noble, an awarding-winning musician, speaker, author, entrepreneur founder of Women of Substance Radio & The Female Entrepreneur Musician. Bree also shares some resources for musicians looking to build sustainable careers in this podcast interview.      # Related Things Cyber PRand Cyber PR Music Podcast Ariel on Facebook, Twitter Freebies from Ariel Some of the campaigns that Ariel highlighted include Ariana Grande Brené Brown Chris Barron Danielle LaPorte Guster Janelle Monáe Michael Franti  Documentary I mentioned: Social Animals Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow.   # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse developed a new approach to computer animation so as to translate the comic-book experience for the big screen. Academy voters took notice and awarded the film an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. One of the last things that moviegoers see before leaving the film is the hyperkinetic title sequence animated by visual studio Alma Mater. The sequence was featured at SXSW 2019 in a compilation of compelling title sequences, and it made enough of an impression that it won SXSW's jury-awarded Excellence in Title Design accolade. As part of my festival coverage of SXSW 2019, I sat down with title sequence co-director James Ramirez to learn more about what went into making the sequence. Some of the things we discuss include The different styles of animation that went into the sequence and how they put it together in Cinema 4D How they worked with the filmmakers behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse to supplement the ideas and characters of the film The way they implemented the half-tone look What filmmakers should keep in mind when planning for a title sequence # Related Episode To hear more about how vintage animation styles have influenced computer animation, check out this interview with Limbert Fabian and Brandon Oldenburg, Oscar-winning directors from Moonbot Studios, in Shreveport, Louisiana. # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. Some of my videos are here. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Alma Mater Jame's site, friedpixels.com James on Instagram, Twitter This Art of the Title article provides an in-depth discussion with illustrations about how the title sequence came together. James gave a shout out to the Deadpool 2 title sequence. Imaginary Forces, one of the agencies whose work James admires, worked on titles for Stranger Things and Mad Men. Jack Kirby, an early Spider-Man artist, provided design inspiration for both the film and title sequence of Into the Spider-Verse.  While we didn't get to discuss this in the interview, James also did some motion graphics work on Stranger Than Fiction, a film that has been a big inspiration for me. My interview with Stranger Than Fiction's producer Lindsay Doran is over here. Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. Concept Art  Ben Apley, producer for Alma Mater's Into the Spider-Verse title sequence, graciously shared some images to illustrate how the concept developed. Visit show page to see. # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

On this episode, I explore some of the big ideas and political discussions I heard at SXSW 2019. While this is not an inherently political show, political outlooks inform the films, music, and art we take in and strive to create, whether directly or indirectly. SXSW isn't just a prominent film and music festival. It's also where presidential hopefuls and thought leaders gather to share their perspectives on the world, and so the festival can serve as a bellwether for where the culture is heading. This episode is a little different than the typical coverage I do, but it does allow for a more in-depth discussion on some of the ideas behind the films and music at the festival. It also gave me an opportunity to share some things on my heart. I hope some of you will find it helpful. # Related Episode The first episode I did on SXSW 2019 highlights some of the memorable films, music, and experiences that stuck out for me. # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. Some of my videos are here. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things   SXSW Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Our SXSW 2019 podcast coverage continues with two representatives from film-financing company Forest Road. The company sponsored one of the filmmaker dinners at SXSW this year. More importantly, they are a financing company that puts the filmmakers first. Forest Road Company's CEO Zach Tarica and Director of West Coast Operations Eric Boshart came on the podcast to break down the film financing process and what filmmakers should know when preparing to secure financing. Financing is a huge aspect of filmmaking, but for all kinds of reasons film financing companies are often hesitant to go on record about how they do business. Defying those tendencies, Zach and Eric spoke openly about their process and advocated for more transparency in the industry. # Some of the things we discuss include How to protect the equity behind a project Fees to watch for during the budgeting process What should a good term sheet and opinion letter include How to determine which states have the best tax incentives for film Highlights from SXSW 2019 # Related Episode  If you appreciate Zach and Eric's transparency about the filmmaking process, you might also appreciate the transparency that 1091 (formerly The Orchard), a prominent film distributor, brings to their filmmaker collaborations. When I met Richard Matson during SXSW 2017, he was the vice president of theatrical distribution at The Orchard. # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. Some of my videos are here. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things forestroadco.com Zach& Eric on LinkedIn  The New York Timesreview for After Everything  Forest Road ranks state tax incentive programs Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films & Shows Mentioned After Everything Moonlight  # Companies Mentioned ABS Payroll  The Borscht Corp. The Exchange Forest Road Company Technicolor Postworks  # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

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

In the second episode of their "If You Liked..." series, Kyle and Mike walk through other podcasts their listeners might enjoy (assuming they enjoy this one). If you're going to listen to other podcasts, they'd prefer you at least listen to ones they approve of. 

Compositor Travis Nobles wanted to work on films ever since he saw The Lord of the Rings. Through an unexpected journey that led him from the United States to Germany and then to New Zealand, he finally got to work for the company that brought CG Gollum to life: Weta Digital. Before Weta, Travis's resume includes several Emmy-winning seasons of Game of Thrones, where he got to composite a number of the show's iconic dragon shots. Travis came on the show to discuss his work and the role of a compositor on an effects-driven production. Some of the things we discuss include How someone can get started as a compositor Skills a compositor needs to work on big effects-driven projects How filmmakers can make things easier for their post-production teams Ways indie filmmakers can save money on visual effects What it was like working on Hugo and why the stereo 3D on it turned out better than most films How some of the dragon shots in Game of Thrones came together Dealing with unsettling content that comes with an adult-show like Game of Thrones  Travis’s transition to Weta Digital and how he prepped for his work on Mortal Engines, Weta’s upcoming film slated for release in December 2018   # To hear more about how the miniatures in Hugo were created, check out this interview I did with Jeff Jasper, the digital effects supervisor who oversaw the film's train crash.  # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. Some of my videos are here. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Travis Nobles' site Twitter Nuke,the preeminent compositing program mentioned by Travis VFX breakdown of Pixomondo's work on Season 6 of Game of Thrones Weta Digital  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRsFc2gguEg   Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films & Shows Mentioned Avatar  Game of Thrones  Hugo  The Lord of the Rings  Meet the Feebles  Mortal Engines  Star Wars: The Force Awakens  Super 8  # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Do U Want It? is a music documentary that tells the story of the New Orleans funk band, Papa Grows Funk, their residency at The Maple Leaf Bar, and then their indefinite hiatus that they announced in 2013. The film doesn't just capture a band in transition and the creative differences that came along though. It also offers an insider's glimpse into what makes the New Orleans music community so special, which the film sometimes accents with New Orleans-styled animation. No surprise then that the film won the audience award at the New Orleans Film Festival when it screened there in 2017. The film has also screened in festivals across the country including San Francisco Indie Fest, Oxford (Mississippi) Film Festival, and Chicago International Movies & Music Festival. Just a few weeks ago, the film won Best Music Documentary at San Francisco's Frozen Film Festival. I had the chance to catch the film when it screened at the Louisiana International Film Festival in April.  That's where I met the film's directors, Josh FreundandSam Radutzky. I was captivated by their affection for the New Orleans music scene and by the way their film explores Papa Grows Funk's creative collaborations, both when they work and when they don't, so I invited them to come on the show. Some of the things we discuss include How to connect with bands at shows What makes the New Orleans music scene so distinct The tension that arises between musicians who are content to preform locally and those who want to build a national following How much footage and editing goes into shooting a feature-length music documentary The way that Josh and Sam resolved their own creative differences during post Budgeting for animated clips in a film and an indie tip for getting a lower rate How to shoot a band on tour   # Want to hear from a band that played at Jazz Fest this year?  Then check out this interview I did with Daniel and Jesse Reaux from The Rayo Brothers.  # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions– I make videos and tell stories. #   This is the video I shot of The Rayo Brothers at Jazz Fest this year.   Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Do U Want it? Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Josh Freund - Facebook, Instagram Sam Radutzky - Facebook Abis Productions, Josh and Sam's company Hear the Papa Grows Funk songs mentioned in the episode on Spotify: "Do U Want It" and “Planet of Love & Hate” The Facebook postwhen the Papa Grows Funk reunion show was first announced Frenchy, the artist known for live painting concerts and other events in New Orleans Quint Davis, CEO of Festival Productions, the company that produces Jazz Fest More on mirror neurons The Music Stops Here, a documentary short about one of the last indie music venue in Manchester, the English city that was the birthplace of The Smiths, Oasis, and Joy Division The Preservation Hall animationdone by Jimmy Tancill and his TancoToons company. He also oversaw the animation in Do U Want It? Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Book Mentioned A Tale of Two Cities # Bands & Musicians Mentioned Allen Toussaint Anvil, Canadian metal Aurora Nealand, experimental jazz The Brian Jonestown Massacre, psychedelic rock Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet The Dandy Warhols, alternative George Porter Jr. James Singleton, experimental jazz King James & the Special Men The Meters The Neville Brothers Oasis Papa Grows Funk frontman John Gros guitarist June Yamagishi The Revivalists The Smiths frontman Morrissey Talking Heads Tank and the Bangas Trombone Shorty # New Orleans Music Venues & Events Mentioned The Civic Theatre Jazz Fest, last weekend of April and first weekend of May at the Fairgrounds in New Orleans The Joy Theater The Maple Leaf Bar Preservation Hall Saenger Theatre Saturn Bar  -  King James & the Special Men play on Mondays Tipitina’s Vaughan’s Lounge -  Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet play on Thursdays # Shows & Movies Mentioned Ant-Man and the Wasp  Anvil! The Story of Anvil- a rockumentary about Canadian metal band Anvil Dig!- a documentary about the love-hate relationship between the bands The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre Macbeth Stop making Sense, a 1984 Talking Heads concert film Treme, "Dippermouth Blues" (Season 4, episode 3) # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Michael Berry is the writer-director of Stuck, an original character-driven musical set in a New York subway that stars Giancarlo Esposito, whom Breaking Badfans might recognize as the cunning owner of Los Pollos Hermanos. Giancarlo plays a very different character in Stuck: a mysterious, seemingly homeless man prone to break into song, who may or may not be on some kind of cosmic special assignment to impact the lives of the passengers who share his New York subway car. Someone breaking into a song is truly not the strangest thing that happens on subways." - Michael Berry It's an ensemble film, so all the main characters get their solos, and the film includes memorable performances from Amy Madigan (Field of Dreams), Arden Cho (Teen Wolf), Ashanti (Coach Carter), Gerard Canonico (Fred in the Broadway production of Groundhog Day), and Omar Chaparro (Overboard). Michael has a background in theater: He's performed on Broadway in shows like Les Misérablesand Next to Normal, and he credits his theatrical background with training him to get the most out of his indie-sized film budgets. His theater experience also helped him to work with marquee talent when he transitioned into film.  Frontera, the first feature film that Michael directed, includes performances from Ed Harris, Eva Longoria, and Michael Peña. Some of the things that we discuss in this episode include Why the musical is an inherently fantastical genre but one that can also be grounded in reality The recording technique that allowed his performers the freedom to riff on the musical numbers How he was able to shoot a memorable musical with a budget that was a fraction of La La Landand The Greatest Showman What went into recreating a New York subway car and how that helped the crew get ready for shooting in a real New York City subway for a few days How Stuckwas able to depict characters with opposing viewpoints without demonizing anyone I was moved by how the film depicted its assorted characters with depth while undercutting stereotypes.  The film also suggests that to get unstuck we might need each other, even those whose outlook is different than ours, and that reminded me of a certain show. I initially mentioned Stuckin my recap of Louisiana International Film Festival 2018. Stuckwas my favorite film that I saw at LIFF, which is where I met Michael. As mentioned above, Gerard Canonico also has a role in the Broadway production of Groundhog Day. To learn more about that production came together, check out this interview I did with Danny Rubin, the writer of the film and musical adaptation of Groundhog Day. # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Michael Berry IMDb, Twitter Stuck on Facebook, IMDb, Twitter Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films & Shows Mentioned Breaking Bad Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Fiddler on the Roof Field of Dreams  Frontera The Greatest Showman    Hairspray  Hamilton La La Land Les Misérables Lost Next to Normal Singing in the Rain  Stuck West Side Story # Books Mentioned The Artist's Way Humans of New York The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle # People Mentioned Amy Madigan - actor Arden Cho - actor Ashanti - actor Ed Harris - actor Gerard Canonico - actor Giancarlo Esposito - actor Ben Maughan - composer Maggie Ruder - production designer Mike Witherill - producer Michael Peña - actor Michael Berry - writer, director Riley Thomas - writer, composer Timothy Young - actor, composer # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Some songwriters would kill for the chance to work with just one multi-platinum artist. Songwriter Brent Baxterhas worked with a handful of them. One of his songs even made it onto Rolling Stone's list of the 40 Saddest Country Songs of All Time. How does a songwriter get to write for multi-platinum artists, and what's it like writing songs for Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum and Randy Travis? I brought Brent on the podcast to find out. You want to make friends you can rise with not friends you have to rise above." - Brent Baxter Some of the things that we discuss include How to write for songs for superstars Songs Brent admires for their craftsmanship How songwriters are like Special Forces Practical tips for moving to an industry hub like Nashville and getting connected with the community there The business side of being a songwriter and some challenges involved Why being a successful artist is all about being in the service industry Why sync licensing can be more profitable for songwriters When does it make sense to sign a publishing deal How to prepare for a collaboration with a big name What a well-written song involves We also discuss these songs that Brent wrote: "Monday Morning Church" (Alan Jackson), "When Your Lips Are so Close" (Gord Bamford), "A Woman Scorned" & “Last Night Last” (Lady Antebellum), and "Every Head Bowed" (Randy Travis). At the end of the episode, you can hear a demo of a song Brent co-wrote with WILKES, who is currently featured on NBC's The Voice. Want to hear an interview with someone who was featured on NBC'sThe Voice? Then check out this interview I did with bluesy rocker Lane Mack, who was a contestant on the show in 2016.  # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # The video I shot of The Rayo Brothers is coming soon. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things # Brent on Facebook, Instagram giftfrombrent.com, where you can get a free copy of Brent’s book, Think Like a Pro Songwriter! Songwriting Pro, where Brent helps other songwriters turn pro Facebook community  C.L.I.M.B. music podcastthat Brent co-hosts with John Dwinell Facebook community Brent’s event where you can play for a hit Music Row publisher on June 19 Nashville Songwriters Association International Update on the Music Modernization Act Help the Baxter family bring an orphan home Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Bands & Musicians Mentioned Alan Jackson  Bob Dylan  Crosby, Stills, Nash &  Young The Beatles Bruce Springsteen  Carrie Underwood Dan Hill Dierks Bently Don Wiliams  Garth Brooks  George Jones  George Strait Gord Bamford Janet Jackson Jimi Hendrix Lady Antebellum  Lee Ann Womack Old Dominion Randy Travis  Ray Stevens  The Rayo Brothers  Taylor Swift  WILKE # Other Music Industry People Mentioned Brandon Kinney, co-writer of “Every Head Bowed”  Byron Hill, producer and co-writer of “When Your Lips Are So Close”  Casey Kessel, co-writer of “A Woman Scorned”  Doug Johnson, co-writer of “Three Wooden Crosses” Erin Enderlin, co-writer of “Monday Morning Church" Graham Nash, writer of “Our House”  Hillary Scott, singer of Lady Antebellum  Keith Stegall, producer of “Monday Morning Church”  Kim Williams, co-writer of “Three Wooden Crosses”  Jerry Crabbe, writer of "He stopped loving her today” John Armstrong, co-writer of “A Woman Scorned”  # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

My coverage of LIFF2018 continues with Tinker producer Tom Bhramayana.  It was a sci-fi film that started as Kickstarter campaign which brought in over $100,000. A few year later, it has won 19 best-of awards at festivals around the country, and all three screenings at this year's Louisiana International Film Festival have sold out. The term producer has many connotations, but Tom wasn't just in charge of getting the money. He was also one of the writers, did a voice-over for one of the character, and his other on-screen credits include unit production manager, line producer, travel coordinator, assistant editor, props, locations, and cast.  All that to say, Tom has been intimately involved with Tinker from pre-production to post and foreign sales, and he offered lots of helpful filmmaking insights when we spoke a few days ago.  It doesn't matter what your belief is, it doesn't matter how you were raised, who you are, if you help people, anybody can do the smallest things and make a big difference in someone's life." - Tom Bhramayana My coverage of #LIFF2018 continues with this interview I did with Tom Bhramayana. Some of the things that we discuss include How the filmmakers behind Tinker were able to raise over $100,000 in their first Kickstarter campaign  The way the filmmaking team shot the film in spurts that were months apart How feedback from festivals helped them to refine their film and increase their festival acceptance rate  What the visual-effects process was like  What goes into developing a DCP that can be screened in theaters  How the film was budgeted and how Tom anticipates they will make a profit from VOD and foreign sales  # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # My short film Mixed Signals premieres at LIFF 2018 on April 21.   # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things LIFF 2018 Tom Bhramayana on IMDb Tinker Facebook, Twitter Tom used a RAID 5 from Synology to back up data from the film DCP-o-matic, the program that Tom used to create a DCP of Tinker Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films Mentioned A River Runs Through It Dallas Buyers Club Mixed Signals (short)  Sling Blade Tinker  Trent’s War (short) # # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

My podcast coverage of Louisiana International Film Festival 2018 continues with director Maya Washington. She's the filmmaker behind Through the Banks of the Red Cedar and the daughter of Gene Washington, the wide receiver who played for Michigan State and then the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos. Gene's storied football career led to an induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, two Pro Bowl appearances and one Super Bowl game. He was also one of 23 African Americans who were brought onto the Michigan State team in 1963 by Coach Duffy Daugherty. That was an unprecedented move in college football that helped to turn fully integrated football teams into the norm. Some of the things that Maya and I discuss in our interview include The way segregation affected college football and the transition past that How her relationship with her dad became the emotional hook of her documentary What making the documentary taught her about football and how it brought her closer to her dad What it takes to include footage from NCAA College Football and NFL events in a documentary How one considerate gesture from a competitor changed the life of Gene Washington, his family, and countless others. My podcast interview for #LIFF2018 continues with filmmaker Maya Washington: [spp-player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/nsavides/Tiffany-Bartok-director-of-larger-than-life-Kevyn-Aucoin-story-podcast-interview.mp3"] Maya will be attending LIFF 2018, so if you plan to attend then you can continue the conversation there. Through the Banks of the Red Cedar will be playing at #LIFF2018 on Friday, April 20 at  6:45 PM and on Saturday, April 21 at 11:45 AM, and Maya will be participating in the filmmaker meet and greet on that Saturday, from 3:30 - 3:45 PM. Tickets are available through LIFF's website. Want to hear another interview about filming football? Then you might appreciate this podcast interview with Patrick Moreau, a co-founder of Stillmotion, a production company in Portland that has shot a couple of project for the NFL and has won an Emmy for a documentary they did about the Army-Navy college football game, Game of Honor # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # My short film Mixed Signals  premieres at LIFF 2018 on April 21.   # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things LIFF 2018 Maya Washingon on IMDb Through the Banks of the Red Cedar Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films Mentioned  It’s a Wonderful Life Police Academy films Through the Banks of the Red Cedar   If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

My #LIFF2018 coverage continues with makeup artist and documentary filmmaker Tiffany Bartok. She's the director behind Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story. Prior to seeing the documentary and doing the interview, I wasn't aware of Kevyn, but then the few makeup artists I'm aware of tend to be special-effects luminaries like Jack Pierce (Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein) or Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London, Hellboy). It turns out that Kevyn was quite the makeup trailblazer and one of the early makeup artists who was on a first-name basis with a number of celebrities. He would eventually become a celebrity in his own right during an era when just a handful of people were making a living as professional makeup artists. Some of the big names Kevyn worked with include Cindy Crawford, Janet Jackson, Liza Minnelli, Naomi Campbell, and Winona Ryder. As Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story reveals, sometimes those high-profile collaborations would cause ripples throughout the fashion industry that would reverberate for years. Tiffany's documentary doesn't just highlight Kevyn's achievements and put them in historical perspective though. It also reveals some of the struggles Kevyn faced as an adopted child who would come to feel twice rejected by his biological mother, once because she put him up for adoption and then later in life when he  reunited with her and discovered that she had reservations about his sexual identity. Some of the things that Tiffany and I discuss in our interview include What she learned about filmmaking as a makeup artist How to deal with celebrities ready to throw a tantrum Some of the ways that Kevyn changed the dynamic between celebrities and their makeup artists How she was able to get a number of high-profile people to participate in the documentary and share honest perspectives about Kevyn The way that Kevyn redefined how we think about and perceive beauty Below, my podcast coverage of #LIFF2018 continues with director Tiffany Bartok: [spp-player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/nsavides/director-Vincent-Grashaw-and-then-I-go-filmmaking-podcast.mp3"] Tiffany will be attending LIFF 2018, so if you plan to attend then you can continue the conversation there. Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story will be playing at #LIFF2018 on Saturday, April 21 at 5:00 PM, and Tiffany will be participating in a filmmaking discussion earlier in the day, from 3:30 - 3:45 PM. Tickets are available through LIFF's website. Makeup artists are often paired with hair stylists on films, so if you enjoyed this episode, you might also appreciate hearing from film stylist Dana Boisseau, who has worked on projects including Ray, Django Unchained, and The Butler. As it happens, I also met Dana through LIFF, and my podcast started as a result.     Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # My short film Mixed Signals  premieres at LIFF 2018 on April 21.   # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things LIFF 2018 Tiffany Bartok On IMDb, Instagram, Twitter Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

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

Richard Matson is the vice president of theatrical distribution at The Orchard, the distribution company behind the Oscar-nominated films Cartel Land and Life, Animated. The Orchard’s commitment to transparency stands in stark contrast to an industry-wide inclination to obscure distribution numbers, and they demonstrated that commitment by making the revenue streams for Cartel Land publicly available. Recently The Orchard made entertainment headlines again by spending $5 million to purchase Louis C.K.’s latest film, I Love You, Daddy, at the Toronto International Film Festival. Prior to his current role with The Orchard, Richard worked for Gathr, a theater on demand company, and his own distribution company, Matson Film where he worked with the likes of Participant Media, Kino Lorber, and The Orchard. Those experiences have shaped how he handles the distribution campaigns he currently oversees. I interviewed Richard a few weeks before TIFF, so I didn’t get to ask him about I Love You, Daddy, but since we initially met at South by Southwest, our discussion does include some festival strategies and a brief overview of The Work. That’s a documentary set in Folsom Prison which The Orchard acquired at SXSW. The film is scheduled to open in mid October. We also discuss the approach behind the releases of The Hero, the Sam Elliot picture they acquired at Sundance; The Music of Strangers, a documentary about Yo-Yo Ma’s efforts to bring together a global assembly of musicians, and Cartel Land. Other films distributed by The Orchard include Blue Jay and What We Do in the Shadows, and we briefly touch on the release of those films as well. Some of the other topics that we discuss include When it make sense to do a theater on demand screenings How The Orchard brings transparency into their collaborative partnerships What to think about when considering a film-festival strategy for a project How filmmakers can leverage The Orchard’s music library and expertise for their projects The key release windows for a film after it screens in theaters and how to manage them After the interview concludes, I share some of my takeaways from a few of The Orchard's films and how they influenced my thoughts on art and inspiration.      Sponsor for this Episode I am finishing a novel that involves mythology, music, and the city of New Orleans. Soon I will be sharing it. Would you like to be one of the first people in the world to read it? All you have to do is ask:   podcast@nsavides.com. # Related Things   The Orchard Matson Films Richard on LinkedIn The Transparency Project - costs and income streams for Cartel Land Podcast interview with Xan Aranda, producer of Blue Jay Podcast coverage of SXSW 2017 - film interviews, music interviews & festival takeaways   Films Mentioned 11/8/16 Blue Jay Braveheart Cartel Land The Hero Hunt for the Wilderpeople I Love You, Daddy Life, Animated Lord of the Rings The Music of Strangers Trophy What We Do in the Shadows The Work   If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave a friendly review: bit.ly/nsavidesPodcast Stitcher Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

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

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