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Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Director and Author, Bethany Rooney. Bethany has directed more than 250 episodes of prime-time including Law & Order, Chicago PD, Law & Order SVU, The Rookie, Criminal Minds, Tracker and Chicago Med. This year she celebrates her 40th Anniversary as a Director. Today we chat about Bethany's creative process, advice for actor's from the directors perspective along with her and Mary Lou Belli's bestselling textbook, Director's Tell The Story.Bethany is a storyteller through and through. Known for her vivd imagination and strong leadership skills. Bethany ensures that every script is fully realized artistically and works to further elevate projects in performance. Bethany Rooney began her directing career on the 1980's iconic television show, St. Elsewhere, where she served as Associate Producer.Bethany also served as Producing Director on two series: Bull and The Originals. She has directed Oscar winners and Emmy contenders Denzel Washington, Hilary Swank, Mariska Hargitay, Angela Bassett, George Clooney, Alfre Woodard, Felicity Huffman, Sally Field, and Robert Downey, Jr., among many others. Her textbook on episodic directing (co-written with Mary Lou Belli,) "Directors Tell the Story," is seen as an authority on the subject and is in use in many university film programs, as well as most of the studio/network diversity education programs.She has served the Directors Guild of America in numerous ways: as a member of the National Board, co-chair of the Women's Steering Committee and member of the Western Directors Council. She co-created two of the industry's leading diversity director training programs: Warner Bros. (2012) and the DGA's Directors Development Initiative (DDI, 2015.) Teaching rising directors is one of the ways Bethany continues to learn about and love storytelling. Director's Tell the Story 3rd Edition available now atBethanyrooney.comKindleLIBBY--What's My Frame, hosted by Laura Linda BradleyJoin the WMF creative community now!Instagram: @whatsmyframeIMDbWhat's My Frame? official siteWhat's My Frame? merch
In today's episode of Heart to Heart, we chat with Mary Lou Belli, a seasoned professional with an extensive portfolio in the television industry. After starting as an actor, Mary Lou quickly rose to prominence as a director, delving into both sitcoms and episodic directing. Notably, she's been attached to the highly successful show, NCIS: New Orleans for seven noteworthy seasons. Mary Lou's dedication extends well beyond her directorial pursuits, as she is heavily involved in numerous initiatives and coaching programs aimed at supporting up-and-coming talent in the industry. With Mary Lou on board, expect an engaging discussion! ------------------------------------------------------------ One on One / Next Level's Website ► https://www.oneononenyc.com/ The Heart to Heart Podcast ► https://oneonone.lpages.co/ Follow us on Tik Tok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@oneonone_nextlevel Follow us on Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/oneononenyc_la/ One on One / Next Level's Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/@OneOnOneNextLevel
“The thing I loved about the theater was ‘the puzzle'. And in television, it was a new puzzle every week. And I LOVED that.” – Mary Lou Belli, on the joy of directing.In a career spanning five decades, Emmy Award-winning director Mary Lou has directed episodes of Charles In Charge, Major Dad, The Hughleys, Girlfriends, Monk, The Game, Heart of Dixie, Devious Maids, Station 19, Black Lightening, NCIS: New Orleans, Sweet Magnolias and The Ms. Pat Show. She is the co-author of four books: Director's Tell the Story, The Sitcom Career Book, Acting For Young Actors and The NEW Sitcom Career Book.She has also opened doors for the next generation of women directors through diversity programs at ABC and CBS, and teaching and mentoring young directors through DGA, AFI, Women in Film, Film Fatale, Women in Media and Alliance of Women Directors. Ms. Belli reflects on her transition into directing, and how the landscape of opportunities has changed for women in Hollywood over the past four decades.THE CONVERSATIONSTARTING SMALL: After graduating college at Penn State, Mary Lou still “looked 14 years old” -- so she went to New York where she immediately got roles playing children on stage and in films.Domestic Life – learning about “perfection, refinement and improvement” with Steve Martin and Martin Mull.Teaching “Anne Shirley” (Megan Follows, Anne of Green Gables) how to drive on the back lot at Universal Studios!How Jack Riley – Mr. Carlin from The Bob Newhart Show – lit the fire that led to Mary Lou becoming a director.Getting her start as a director at Betty Garrett's Theater West in Los Angeles.Being mentored by Debbie Allen, Nancy Malone, Lee Shallat-Chemel, Linda Day, Joan Darling.MARY LOU IN CHARGE: Directing Ellen Travolta and Scott Baio on Charles in Charge.How identifying women as minorities opened up the playing field – and how affirmative action overwhelmingly helps open up career pathways.How being “the only woman in the room” leads to a lack of opportunity – but with MORE women in the room, generosity of opportunity follows.Running into CCH Pounder at Trader Joe's!So join Susan and Sharon – and Mary Lou – as they talk road trips, Estelle Getty, Sydney Pollack, Emmy nominations, “Don't Touch My Hair”, the joy of Scott Bakula – and the wisdom of passing out Xerox copies of your good reviews!AUDIOGRAPHYFind out more at her website, MaryLouBelli.com.Buy Mary Lou Belli's books at Bookshop.org.Watch The Ms. Pat Show on BET. On Amazon Video.Listen to Julia Louis-Dreyfus' podcast Wiser Than Me.SPECIAL PATREON-ONLY EPISODE! – Listen to a live watch-thru of Lifetime's Ladies of the 80's: A Diva's Christmas with Susan, Sharon, Melissa and 90's TV Baby Serita Fontanesi! Don't miss it on Patreon (Try it for FREE for 7 days!).CONNECTRead transcripts and more at 80sTVLadies.com.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Follow 8TL on Facebook.Check out Instagram/80sTVLadies.Get ad-free episodes and exclusive videos on PATREON.Find more cool podcasts at our host sight, Weirding Way Media.LISTENER FEEDBACKSend us a message on our 8TL website:What 80s Ladies Directors should we have on the show?What show should we cover next on 80s TV Ladies?And let us know: Do you watch holiday movies? Where do you watch them? What are your favorites?Wishing you a wonderful holiday, Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585115/advertisement
Directing Comedy with Emmy-Award-Winning Comedy Director Mary Lou Belli. Some things we cover: -How do you tackle blocking a multicam show? -Who's close up do you do first? -How important are reaction shots? -How can you find the comedy beats in a script? -How can you help actors find & perform the comedy beats? -How can an editor save your comedy? -How much blocking prep should you do? -How can you work with an actor who wants to do different blocking than you need? -What's one of the first things you should do on a new set? (Episode 54) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. If you want to be notified when we open our doors to our green screen virtual production studio dedicated to indie filmmakers (and indie film budgets) fill out the form on our website at TheWorkingDirector.Pro. You can also go there to join our private FB group for directors so you can attend these live conversations and get your questions answered; as well as, to learn about The Working Director course that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors faster. More on Mary Lou: https://www.maryloubelli.com/ Two time Emmy award-winning MARY LOU BELLI has been directing television for over 30 years including NCIS New Orleans, True Lies, Black Lightning, Bull, Legacies, Station 19, Sweet Magnolias, Pitch, Monk, Famous In Love, Devious Maids, The Quad, American Woman, and Hart of Dixie as well as Disney's The Secret of Sulphur Springs, Ms. Pat, Wizards of Waverly Place, Sister, Sister, Girlfriends, and The Game. Her short film, Straight Eye for the Gay Guy won “Best Mini-short” at the California Independent Film Fest where she also premiered I Heard Something, a thriller that went on to play fests internationally. She has done ground-breaking work on web-series. Her award-winning short, America, played its 14th fest on its 4th continent at The Hague and won best micro short. She was recently nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Comedy Directing as well an another Emmy in the Children's Programming category. Mary Lou served two terms as the Co-chair of the Women's Steering Committee at the DGA where she also has served on the Western Director's Council, presently she is on Leadership Council PAC and as an alternate to the National Board. She is an Honorary Board member of the Alliance of Women Directors and Advisory Board member of Women in Media. Mary Lou also serves on the Advisory Circle of Film Fatales is and a long time member of Women In Film as well as the Peer Group Executive Committee of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences where she presently serves as one of the Governors. She has served as judge and/or guest speaker for the CSU Media Arts Fest, a judge for the Miss America Outstanding Teen Pageant, a jury member at the Sapporo Short Festival, Newport Beach Film Fest, Regina International Film Festival, and The Voice awards, a lecturer at the Chautauqua Institute, and a panelist for Women In Film, the DGA, SAG, and AFTRA and the LA Times Festival of Books. She has been a guest artist at the International Thespian Festival for secondary school theatre where she gave workshops to thousands of teens and high school theatre teachers. Through her teaching, she supports many of the vibrant diversity programs including ABC/Disney, CBS, Sony, HBO Access, AFI's Directing Workshop for Women, and Warner Bros. Directing Workshop mentoring the next generation of directors. She is the co-author of four books: “The NEW Sitcom Career Book,” “Acting for Young Actors,” and “Directors Tell the Story” which she co-wrote with fellow DGA member Bethany Rooney. Her 4th book, “Acting for the Screen” was published by Focal Press summer 2019. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingdirector/message
We talked to two time Emmy Award Winner Mary Lou Belli who made her directorial debut in 1988 with "Charles in Charge." Mary Lou Belli has been directing television for over 30 years including NCIS New Orleans, Black Lightning, Bull, Legacies, Station 19, Pitch, Monk, Famous In Love, Devious Maids, The Quad, American Woman, and Hart of Dixie as well as Wizards of Waverly Place, Sister, Sister, Girlfriends, and The GameIn 2022, Belli received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for her work on The Ms. Pat Show.Watch the Podcast on YouTube | Read the DiariesHost, Author of Diary of an Actress,. Executive Producer: Rachel BailitEditor, Producer : Max BugrovYouTube: @diaryofanactresspodcastInstagram: diaryofanactresspodcastTikTok: @diaryofanactresspodcastFacebook: diaryofanactress
This episode features Mary Lou Belli! She's a two-time Emmy award-winner and has been directing television for over 30 years in many genres from sitcoms to procedurals to documentaries. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0068953/. She's currently EP & Director on The Ms.Pat Show> Mary Lou shares valuable information on how to prepare to work on a sitcom and how appreciated gracious behavior is on set! She also shares her journey moving from comedy to episodic.She's a trailblazer for all female directors!
Episode 184 of On Screen & Beyond - Emmy winning director Mary Lou Belli joins us to talk about the book she co-wrote with Bethany Rooney. We also talk about the show "Girlfriends" and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-screen-and-beyond/message
Two-time Emmy winning director Mary Lou Belli talks about the side-hustles of teaching class, writing books, singing, dancing and acting (basically everybody else's DREAM jobs) when she's not working as a prolific television director. Deep dive into Mary Lou's body of work on her website: http://www.maryloubelli.com/ You can follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryloubelli/ And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryloubelli Get her complete list of credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0068953/ And of course BUY HER BOOKS! Acting for the Screen (PERFORM) 1st Edition: `https://amzn.to/3F3aGH1 The NEW Sitcom Career Book: https://amzn.to/3a1yZa5 Acting for Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide: https://amzn.to/3AVmNmT Directors Tell the Story: Master the Craft of Television and Film Directing: https://amzn.to/3AQoS3q Follow the show on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/ Follow Jaime on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/ Twitter: twitter.com/JaimeStickle Follow Jason on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/ Twitter: twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- 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/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makethatpaperpodcast/support
BETHANY ROONEY has directed over 220 episodes of prime time network television over the past thirty years and is still amazingly enthusiastic about the creative process and the craft! She has expanded her visibility in the business, moving from freelance director (NCIS, Criminal Minds, The Blacklist) to producer/director (The Originals, Bull.) She is sharing her hard-earned knowledge and giving back, especially to incoming directors, by teaching the Warner Brothers TV Directors Workshop and co-chairing the DGA Diversity Committee. Along with her co-chair, Todd Holland, Rooney has created, developed and now oversees the Directors Development Initiative, the training and networking program for new directors at the DGA. The directing textbook she co-wrote with Mary Lou Belli, Directors Tell the Story: Master the Craft of Television and Film Directing remains the preeminent resource for episodic directors and is in wide use in studio diversity programs and university classes.TeachingBethany Rooney is committed to teaching and supporting the next generation of TV directors through mentorships and workshop instruction. Her book Directors Tell the Story: Master the Craft of Television and Film Directing is the textbook for the Warner Bros TV Directors Workshop and the DGA Directors Development Initiative.Directors Tell the Story: Master the Craft of Television and Film Directing 2nd Editionby Bethany Rooney.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138948470/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_WK7Hyb2NHK4SNW: http://bethanyrooney.com/Jack & Jill S01 - Ep08 Men Will Be Boyshttps://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6odeggLike to have a ASC cinematographer as a mentor?Have you thought of upgrading your cinematography game? Would you like to have an ASC Cinematographer mentor you for free? Join veteran cinematographer Suki Medencevic, A.S.C. (Disney, Pixar, FX Networks, Netflix, American Horror Story). He teaches you how to create beautiful images using three lighting techniques he has mastered on film sets over his 30+ years in the film industry. Each technique uses basic, low-cost lighting equipment so that anyone can achieve beautiful visuals no matter your projects's budget.Learn film lighting from an ASC cinematographer. If you want to take your cinematography to the next level, this free training will get you there. These videos are available for a limited time, so sign up for instant access. CLICK HERE TO REGISTERhttps://www.ifhacademy.com/a/28632/aLFBXkpNIf you liked this podcast, shoot me an e-mail at filmmakingconversations@mail.comAlso, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixtonDamien Swaby Social Media Links:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorWebsite http://filmmakingconversations.com/If you enjoy listening to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, I would love a coffee. Podcasting is thirsty work https://ko-fi.com/damienswaby
Recently Craig had the opportunity to talk to Mary Lou Belli; a prolific director who has directed episodes of massive shows such as NCIS: New Orleans, Legacies and Black Lightning. The conversation covers her career, adapting to working in television during COVID times, how to work with actors and how to direct action. Show Notes Mary Lou Belli's IMDb page Her twitter account Craig's reviews of Black Lightning season 4 If you enjoyed what you heard here then please do subscribe to Kneel Before Pod on iTunes, YouTube or any major podcasting app you can think of. If you have any feedback then we’d love to hear it. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter or just make yourself known in the comments section below.
The Superhero Show Show #367Justice League vs Falcon and the Winter Soldier It's a showdown between the Big Two's newest entries with Zach Snyder's Justice League taking on Falcon and the Winter Soldier!On a very special episode of The Superhero Show Show, Cassie and the Boys have one of their most jam-packed podcasts yet! First off, they are tackling the first two chapters of Zack Snyder's Justice League! Not tremendous fans of the Whedon cut, they try to keep an open mind and an open heart for this first installment in a series of four.Then, Marvel is back! This week saw the premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney Plus. They'll discuss the first episode, and comment on the frequent refrain that it's a little too vanilla, and a little too plotless.Then, the Taste Budz give updates on every other show based on a comic that came out this week, including RESIDENT ALIEN, WYNONNA EARP, RIVERDALE, BATWOMAN, THE FLASH, SUPERMAN AND LOIS, BLACK LIGHTNING, SNOWPIERCER, THE WALKING DEAD, and PENNYWORTH!EPISODES DISCUSSED:BATWOMAN #207Watch Batwoman on The CW"It's Best You Stop Digging" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V) (HDTV)CROSSING THE LINE - As Ryan's (Javicia Leslie) condition worsens, she questions Batwoman's "no killing" code when she realizes the opportunity to avenge her mother is slipping away. Tatiana (guest star Leah Gibson) fills in the gaps for Alice (Rachel Skarsten) about her time on Coryana and her history with Ocean (guest star Nathan Owens). Also starring Dougray Scott, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang and Camrus Johnson. Avi Youabian directed the episode written by Jerry Shandy (#207). Original airdate 3/14/2021. Every episode of BATWOMAN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.BLACK LIGHTNING #406Watch Black Lightning on The CW"The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV14, DLV) (HDTV)CHANGES - Jefferson (Cress Williams) crosses a line with Lynn (Christine Adams). Meanwhile, Anissa (Nafessa Williams) shares some important news. Lastly, Tobias (Marvin Jones III) makes a surprising move. Chantal Thuy and Jordan Calloway also star. The episode was written by Jake Waller and directed by Mary Lou Belli (#406). Original airdate 3/15/2021.THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER #101Watch The Falcon and the Winter Solider on Disney PlusPremiereMarvel Studios' "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier" stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier. The pair, who came together in the final moments of "Avengers: Endgame," team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities - and their patience. Directed by Kari Skogland with Malcolm Spellman serving as head writer, the series also stars Daniel Brühl as Zemo, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker.THE FLASH #703Watch The Flash on The CW"Mother" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)SUE DEARBON RETURNS - As Eva (guest star Efrat Dor) becomes more powerful, Barry (Grant Gustin) and team must find a way to stop her. They are shocked when an old friend - SueSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/yourpopfilter)
The Superhero Show Show #366Wynonna Earp's Crazy Cupid LoveOn an all-new The Superhero Show Show, the Taste Buds discuss the return of Wynonna Earp!Wynonna Earp is back, and she brought Cupid with her! Taking a break from dealing with Revenants, Purgatory has a new visitor, and the chubby cherub is now a stripper/food delivery person. When Cupid and Waverly make a bet based on the existence of love, Cupid throws around a love potion and everyone starts falling for everyone. With only five episodes left, do we have time to spend with Cupid? How does the show handle the killing of Holt and the break-up of Wynonna and Doc? And are Waverly and Haught married yet or what? The Taste Buds answer all of these questions and more!Then the Friends turn their attention to the rest of the shows based on comic books that came out this week! Discussions and reviews of RESIDENT ALIEN, RIVERDALE, THE FLASH, SUPERMAN AND LOIS, BLACK LIGHTNING, SNOWPIERCER, THE WALKING DEAD, and PENNYWORTH!!!Finally, the Taste Buds return to X-TASmania with a breakdown of the X-Men: The Animated Series #204! EPISODES DISCUSSED:BLACK LIGHTNING #405Watch Black Lightning on The CW"The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV14, DLV) (HDTV)CHANGES - Jefferson (Cress Williams) crosses a line with Lynn (Christine Adams). Meanwhile, Anissa (Nafessa Williams) shares some important news. Lastly, Tobias (Marvin Jones III) makes a surprising move. Chantal Thuy and Jordan Calloway also star. The episode was written by Jake Waller and directed by Mary Lou Belli (#406). Original airdate 3/15/2021.THE FLASH #702Watch The Flash on The CW"Mother" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)SUE DEARBON RETURNS - As Eva (guest star Efrat Dor) becomes more powerful, Barry (Grant Gustin) and team must find a way to stop her. They are shocked when an old friend - Sue Dearbon (guest star Natalie Dreyfuss) risks her life to help. David McWhirter directed the episode written by Eric Wallace & Kristen Kim (#703). Original airdate 3/16/2021.PENNYWORTH #205Watch Pennyworth on EpixWhile Alfred and Daveboy run one last job for Gully in order to buy tickets to America, tensions ratchet up at Raven Union HQ between Harwood and his lieutenants.RESIDENT ALIEN #107Watch Resident Alien on SYFY.comFearing he's facing failure, Harry enlists an unlikely ally to help find his ship.RIVERDALE #507Watch Riverdale on The CWTHE QUEEN OF CHAOS STRIKES AGAIN - A big announcement forces everyone to take stock of their current lives. Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) sets a risky plan in motion after learning some surprising news about Toni (Vanessa Morgan). Jughead (Cole Sprouse) tries to make sense of a strange encounter he had. Kevin (Casey Cott) and Fangs (Drew Ray Tanner) make a big decision about their future together. KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Mädchen Amick and Charles Melton also star. Rachel Talalay directed the episode written by Arabella Anderson (#508). Original airdate 3/17/2021.SNOWPIERCER #206Watch Snowpiercer on TNT.comLayton and Till investigate the murders. Wilford leads Miss Audrey down a dSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/yourpopfilter)
Two Time Emmy Award winning director Mary Lou Belli joins Samantha Rund this episode to discuss her experience as a director and the importance of mindset, boundaries, and trust. She shares lessons from working on Girlfriends, useful tips for raising kids, and the 4 things essential to success. --------------------------------------------------Samantha Rund is a professional actor, comedian, and coach who performs on stage and screen across the country. A graduate of Northwestern University, the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program MFA, and Second City’s Improv and Directing Conservatory; she is passionate about enriching people’s lives through the performing arts. Some of her recent acting work includes 3 Busy Debras on Adult Swim, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and various commercials including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.Her company, Beyond Technique Coaching, focuses on using performance principles to empower people to bring more of their whole selves to their lives and work. She works with a wide range of people around the world for performance and personal development. www.samantharund.comwww.beyondtechniquecoaching.comMary Lou Belli, a two-time Emmy award-winner, has beendirecting television for over 20 years. She has done ground-breaking work on web-series and her award winning short,America, just won The Hague Fest. Through her teaching, shesupports many of the vibrant diversity programs including theDGA, ABC/Disney, CBS, Sony, HBO Access, AFI’s DirectingWorkshop for Women, and Warner Bros. Directing Workshopmentoring the next generation of directors. She is the co-author offour books: “The NEW Sitcom Career Book,” "Acting for YoungActors," "PERFORM: Acting for the Screen" and “Directors Tellthe Story” which she co-wrote with fellow DGA member BethanyRooney. She taught directing at USC for 10 years.www.maryloubelli.comTwitter/IG/FB @maryloubelli***If you enjoyed this episode please help spread it’s message****Like - Share - SubscribeGive a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsPost a comment Become a patron on PATREON *** https://www.patreon.com/beyondtechniquewithsamantharundThank you for your support and stay safe and healthy!
Mary Lou Belli is a director known for her work on the hit television shows Girlfriends, The Game and NCIS: New Orleans. Judy sits down with Mary Lou Belli to discuss her approach to directing, the casting process, and her Emmy-Winning role as a producer. Follow Mary Lou Belli on Twitter and Instagram @maryloubelli Follow us @hgcpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and be entered to win a prize! Subscribe to Hollywood Game Changers' YouTube Channel here: HGC Podcast For more information on Hollywood Game Changers, visit our website www.keepitrealacting.com/hgc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hgcpodcast/support
Today on What's My Frame? I'm chatting with Two time Emmy award-winning director Mary Lou Belli. Mary Lou has been directing television for over 30 years including NCIS New Orleans, Black Lightning, Bull, Station 19, Hart of Dixie and Charles in Charge just to name a few! Mary Lou served two terms as the Co-chair of the Women’s Steering Committee at the DGA. She is an Honorary Board member of the Alliance of Women Directors an Advisory Board member of Women in Media and a long time member of Women In Film. Through her teaching, she supports many of the vibrant diversity programs including ABC/Disney, CBS, Sony, HBO Access, AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women, and Warner Bros. Directing Workshop, helping mentor the next generation of directors! Mary Lou is also the co-author of four books including her most recent Acting for the Screen. Please join me in welcoming Mary Lou Belli! To learn more check out: @maryloubelli Instagram or maryloubelli.com ---- To learn more visit: whatsmyframe.com or @whatsmyframe on Instagram Hosted by: Laura Linda Bradley --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whats-my-frame/support
The theme of this episode is “Keep Grinding it out. Keep Moving.” Then eventually you’ll get where you need and want to be. Great chat with the very talented writer and creator C.M. Landrus (starts 2:42). She was the Fantasy/Sci-Fi Festival TV PILOT winner for her screenplay OLYMPUS RISING. You can watch the reading HERE.See C.M.. Landrus’ list of IMDB credits.Bio of writer: C.M. Landrus is a writer and director whose feature screenplay, MARTHA, based on the true story of a female serial killer in the 1920s, became a finalist in the 2018 Script Pipeline First Look Project. Her original one-hour, fantasy, drama, OLYMPUS RISING, has received multiple first place prizes and recognition from over a dozen film festivals and screenwriting competitions. C.M. is currently the assistant to showrunner, Marc Guggenheim (Arrow, DC Legends of Tomorrow, Trollhunters, Carnival Row).In September 2017, C.M.’s short film, “The Dead Party”, won Best Micro Short at the Austin Revolution Film Festival (ARFF), and in 2018 she was inducted into the ARFF Hall of Fame. In 2016, her experimental horror short, HARPER & KAI IN FIVE PARALLELS, screened at several international and horror festivals and won First Place Experimental Film at the Women’s International Film Festival.As a member of the Board of Directors of Alliance of Women Directors (AWD), C.M. co-chairs Fundraising and the Career Advancement Program to support the professional development of nearly 400 women-identifying directors. She collaborates with executives, directors, and showrunners to develop programming with NBCU Talent and Inclusion Programs, CBS Entertainment Diversity and Inclusion, Disney|ABC Creative Talent Development & Inclusion, and FX. These programs include intimate workshops with Paris Barclay, Lesli Linka Glatter, and Mary Lou Belli as well as fireside chats and panels with talent including Patty Jenkins, Tina Mabry, and Linda Mendoza.C.M. is also an experienced public speaker and legally ordained minister.
Mary Lou Belli (Multiple Emmy-Award Winning Director, Author) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm0068953/ Harriet Greenspan (Casting Director, Artio Award Winner) - Website: imdb.com/name/nm0339182/
Natalie and Wayne rejoice, NO WGA STRIKE! Director, author and acting instructor Mary Lou Belli ("Famous In Love", "NCIS: New Orleans") compares directing to making a pizza and talks about how the camera reads everything in an actor's eyes.
Mary Lou Belli (Director, Emmy Award Winner) - Website: MaryLouBelli.com Sondra Currie (Actress) - Website: SondraCurrie.com
Mary Lou Belli (Director, Emmy Award Winner) - Website: MaryLouBelli.com Sondra Currie (Actress) - Website: SondraCurrie.com
EMMY AWARD WINNER | PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - Multi-Emmy-Award Winning Director, Mary Lou Belli has earned multiple honors for her work in television and theatre. After receiving a BA in theatre from Penn State, Mary Lou acted in musical theatre and daytime dramas in New York. A Los Angeles career producing and directing theatre followed with over 75 play productions and countless episodes on television to her credit. She is the co-author of "The Sitcom Career Book," "Acting for Young Actors" and "Directors Tell The Story." Director Credits Include: Hart of Dixie, The Game, Monk, Girlfriends, Living with Fran, Eve, The Drunk Lonely Wives Book Club and the list goes on and on... Mary Lou also lectures at Universities and Film Schools all over the country and continues to teach acting classes privately. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Can you describe a typical work week for TV sitcom director? What is the hiring process like for a sitcom director? How do you typically prepare to direct a sitcom? What's the secret when directing stereotyped characters to make them as original as possible? What are the best ways an an actor can prepare for a successful acting career? WEBSITE: IMDB.com
EMMY AWARD WINNER | PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - Multi-Emmy-Award Winning Director, Mary Lou Belli has earned multiple honors for her work in television and theatre. After receiving a BA in theatre from Penn State, Mary Lou acted in musical theatre and daytime dramas in New York. A Los Angeles career producing and directing theatre followed with over 75 play productions and countless episodes on television to her credit. She is the co-author of "The Sitcom Career Book," "Acting for Young Actors" and "Directors Tell The Story." Director Credits Include: Hart of Dixie, The Game, Monk, Girlfriends, Living with Fran, Eve, The Drunk Lonely Wives Book Club and the list goes on and on... Mary Lou also lectures at Universities and Film Schools all over the country and continues to teach acting classes privately. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Can you describe a typical work week for TV sitcom director? What is the hiring process like for a sitcom director? How do you typically prepare to direct a sitcom? What's the secret when directing stereotyped characters to make them as original as possible? What are the best ways an an actor can prepare for a successful acting career? WEBSITE: IMDB.com
EMMY AWARD WINNER | PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - This week our guest is Mary Lou Belli. Mary Lou is an Emmy Award winner producer, writer and director. Her directing credits include: "Monk,” "Reed Between the Lines," "Second Generation Wayans," "The Game,""The Wizards of Waverly Place,” "Sister, Sister,” "Girlfriends” and "One on One.” The last two shows earned her BET nominations for directing. She is the co-author of three books: "The Sitcom Career Book,” "Acting for Young Actors" and most recently,";Directors Tell the Story.” She also teaches part time at USC. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Do you have an advantage if you go to film school as a path to being a director? What does it takes to be a successful director? From a directors viewpoint, what makes a great actor? What would an actor have to do to make you remember them fondly? What are directors biggest pet peeves? http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0068953/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
EMMY AWARD WINNER | PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - This week our guest is Mary Lou Belli. Mary Lou is an Emmy Award winner producer, writer and director. Her directing credits include: "Monk,” "Reed Between the Lines," "Second Generation Wayans," "The Game,""The Wizards of Waverly Place,” "Sister, Sister,” "Girlfriends” and "One on One.” The last two shows earned her BET nominations for directing. She is the co-author of three books: "The Sitcom Career Book,” "Acting for Young Actors" and most recently,";Directors Tell the Story.” She also teaches part time at USC. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Do you have an advantage if you go to film school as a path to being a director? What does it takes to be a successful director? From a directors viewpoint, what makes a great actor? What would an actor have to do to make you remember them fondly? What are directors biggest pet peeves? http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0068953/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | WRITER - This week our guest is Emmy Award winner, MARY LOU BELLI. Some of her credits include: "The Game," the spinoff to "Girlfriends" on the CW which she directed for seven consecutive seasons. She directed the pilot of the Web series, "3Way" winner of 2 logo awards and The AfterEllen.com 2008 Visibility Awards for Best Lesbian/bi Web Series. With over 100 episodes to her credit, Mary Lou directed "Living with Fran" starring Fran Drescher, "Misconceptions" starring Jane Leeves, and "Eve" starring hip hop artist Eve, as well as "The Hughleys," "Charles in Charge," "Major Dad," and "Sister, Sister." Mary Lou received BET nominations for directing "Girlfriends" and "One on One" as well as a Prism Award for "Girlfriends." After receiving a BA in theatre from Penn State, Mary Lou acted in musical theatre and soaps in New York, followed by a Los Angeles career producing and directing theatre with over 75 play productions to her credit. She is the co-author of two books: "The Sitcom Career Book." and "Acting for Young Actors" found on Amazon.com and her personal website. WEBSITE: sitcomcareer.com
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