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Scottsdale rising star is filmmaker of the year Emilio Miguel Torres is a rising star in both education and film. By day, Emilio works in the communications department at Scottsdale Unified School District, but his creative talents go far beyond the school walls. A NYU Film School alum, he recently premiered his debut film, “The Ladder,” at the Phoenix Film Festival, where he was honored at Filmmaker of the Year for 2025. In this inspiring conversation, we talk about storytelling, education and what it means to bridge passion and purpose.

Hope may be hard to come by in any corner of the world these days. But writer-producer Chap Taylor and producer Evan Astrowsky try their level best to help us keep our chins up in our first show business roundtable for season 3. Chap Taylor has written screenplays and television pilots for all of the major Hollywood studios. He's worked for such producers as Brian Grazer, Scott Rudin, Irwin Winkler, Arnold Kopelson, and for directors Wes Craven and Ridley Scott. He co-wrote the Paramount feature film Changing Lanes, starring Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson, as well as uncredited work on National Treasure, Behind Enemy Lines and the remake of the horror classic, The Omen. Chap created the comic book series Haunted City and (in 2021) is currently adapting it into a television series for producers Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson. He served as Consulting Producer on the NBC/Sony Pictures Television drama The Blacklist and wrote episodes #407 and #414. In features, he most recently re-imagined the classic John Ford western The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance for producer Matt Jackson at Paramount. He is currently (in 2021) developing projects with eOne, Doug Liman's production company Hypnotic, Levinson/Fontana Television and Jay Carson, creator of The Morning Show. Chap Taylor IMDB Twitter Evan Astrowsky Evan is a seasoned film and commercial producer with ad agency , production company and film producing expertise. After graduating NYU Film School as the Lew Wasserman Fellow Evan went on to produce 10+ independently produced feature films including Cabin Fever, Fanboys, Ironclad, The Lazarus Project, and Mini's First Time. Evan now finds himself firmly in the brand world where he has produced commercials for companies like Microsoft, Bud Light, Chevy, Verizon and Oracle. Evan is part of the ‘abled-disabled' community in LA where he lives with wife and two kids. IMDB Instagram Twitter Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gave first-time filmmakers a chance to direct their first feature film.   In 2018, Alex wrote and directed the film High Voltage starring David Arquette and Luke Wilson. MAX launched the latest season of the Emmy-nominated TV series Project Greenlight from executive producer Issa Rae and Miramax Television in July 2023. How I Got Greenlit Instagram Twitter Podlink Credits Alex Keledjian, Host Pete Musto, Producer/Editor Jeremiah Tittle, Producer Experience more of How I Got Greenlit via nextchapterpodcasts.com For guest inquiries, sponsorships, and all other magnificent concerns, please reach How I Got Greenlit via howIgotgreenlit@gmail.com For inquiries and more information on Next Chapter Podcasts info@ncpodcasts.com New episodes go live every Tuesday. Please subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest  this week is conductor John Jesensky, who is currently conducting premiere orchestras around the world in fully restored film score performances. Among the shows that he's conducted include Harry Potter: In Concert, Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage, Amadeus, as well as The Godfather: Live.   John is also a freelance film composer, scoring short and feature-length films as well as trailer and source music for top production companies. Several of his short scores have made appearances and won awards at film festivals around the world.   During graduate studies at NYU Film School where he studied privately with renowned film orchestrator Sonny Kompanek as well as prolific film composer Ira Newborn, John was awarded the prestigious Elmer Bernstein Award for Film Composition.  During our interview John spoke about the hardest thing a conductor has to learn, the preservation of legendary scores, the differences between the many orchestras he's conducted, tight film scoring budgets, augmenting scores with samples, and so much more. I spoke with John via zoom from his office in Los Angeles.  On the intro I looked at how music streamers are losing millennials, and a new silk fabric sound isolation in development.

Investigative journalist, Alexandra Bruce, rejoins the program to discuss the strange frequencies infused into the latest Netflix movie produced by the Obamas. We also discuss the Trilateral Commission's declaration that the first year of the New World Order was 2023. What does that mean? Plus we discuss Bruce's top news items. You can follow Alexandra Bruce at https://forbiddenknowledgetv.net/   Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Marjory Wildcraft's FREE seminar at “SarahsBackyardFarm.com” Learn more about Leela's Quantum Tech at https://bit.ly/3iVOMsZ or at https://SarahWestall.com/shop Buy Carbon60 from the industry leaders and get infused frequency and full spectrum health. Only buy the best at https://purebellavita.com/pages/c60-sarah-westall?sca_ref=1290220.bH1D9nyiWa Consider subscribing: Follow on Twitter @Sarah_Westall Follow on my Substack at SarahWestall.Substack.com See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma MUSIC CREDITS: “In Epic World” by Valentina Gribanova, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio         See on Bastyon | Bitchute | Odysee | Rumble | Youtube | Freedom.Social     Biography Alexandra Bruce Alexandra Bruce has worked on several Independent Films over the years and started her career in New York City, working on Independent Feature Films and as a very active Director of music videos, soon after her graduation from Brown University, having studied a year each, at the Sorbonne in Paris and NYU Film School, at the Tisch School of the Arts. Alexandra directed music videos for numerous record companies during the Golden Age of Hip Hop, after having been one of the three founders of ‘Yo! MTV Raps,' which was, at that time, the channel's highest-rated program in its history. (This content, which precedes the Internet is a challenge to substantiate, in cyberspace at present; please check back for updates to this Bio). She is also the Author and Contributor of eight published books (See Amazon.com). Since October 2010, she's published the alternative news website, ForbiddenKnowledgeTV.com, a 2X daily newsletter and video-based website, providing fascinating, vital and often life-changing information about the universe in which we live and our evolving understanding of it. This is information that we're not always getting from traditional outlets. Founded with zero start-up funds, FKTV has rapidly and strictly grown by word of mouth, receiving about 1,100,000 page views per month, per the site's log. Recently, Alexandra was the producer of the feature documentary film, ‘Heal for Free,' completed in late March 2014. She obtained a Distribution Agreement from the Beverly Hills-based company, House of Film in late May 2014, who have so far licensed the film's Digital Rights, in both the US and Europe to Gaiam-Vivendi Entertainment. It is slated it for Digital release in these territories in 2015. The film stars Institute of Noetic Sciences Founder and Apollo Astronaut, Edgar Mitchell, Canadian environmental scientist and broadcaster, David Suzuki, Internet health mogul, Dr. Joseph Mercola and other leaders of the Grounding Movement, including Dr. Laura Koniver, along with co-authors of the bestselling book, ‘Earthing,' Clint Ober and Dr. Stephen Sinatra. The film's Director, Steve Kroschel is an acclaimed Arctic wildlife cinematographer and he is also the director of several successful alternative health films, including ‘The Beautiful Truth,' and the prequel for ‘Heal for Free'; ‘The Grounded,' among many others.  

“Our ethical language lives in our popular culture.” – Bryan Edward Hill Susan and Sharon welcome writer, producer, filmmaker, pop-culture philosopher and good friend Bryan Edward Hill. Bryan has spent the better part of the last 40 years processing the hundreds of TV shows and movies he watched as an only child – then later, creating his own work –- and then reflecting on how the two experiences speak to each other. Along with Susan and Sharon, Bryan talks about being raised by television in the 80's -- and how the images we see and the stories we hear make us the people we are.Bryan's TV credits include “Ash vs. the Evil Dead” and Max's “Titans”. His comic book titles include “Blade”, “Black Panther”, “Fallen Angels”, “Angel & Spike”, “7 Days From Hell” and “American Carnage”. Bryan is a NYU Film School graduate and is currently writing and developing several projects for film, television and comic books.THE CONVERSATION How writing for TV is like being in grad school!RAISED IN WAYNE MANOR: After losing his dad at age 7, comic books became Bryan's refuge – and a place to learn how to be a man.CRUSHING IT: From Kate Jackson (“Scarecrow & Mrs. King”) to Jane Badler (“V”) to Susan Dey (“L.A. Law”) to Jackée Harry (“227”) – young Bryan in love!Why TV was better before social media – when you only got to see your favorite shows and stars once a week.How Lynda Carter taught Bryan to be a feminist – and how Roger Moore taught him how to be polite.CHILDREN WILL LISTEN: How TV lets kids hear adult conversations they'd never hear from their own parents.The challenges of writing movies and TV and comic books – and which one is the hardest.Meeting Pierce Brosnan – and making James Bond laugh.How watching “Casino Royale” is great training for working in Hollywood!So join Susan and Sharon – and Bryan – as they talk “Miami Vice”, Mark Harmon, 80's banter – and helping Lucy Lawless find the pretzels!AUDIOGRAPHY Connect with Bryan Edward Hill on Twitter (X) at https://twitter.com/bryanedwardhillOr on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanehill/ Or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehilladministration3773 Get Bryan's Comic Book “American Carnage” at https://www.amazon.com/American-Carnage-Bryan-Hill/dp/1401291457/ref=sr_1_4crid=3RBL6LS9XQZBY&keywords=american+carnage&qid=1697488015&s=books&sprefix=american+carnage%2Cstripbooks%2C155&sr=1-4 Or “Angel & Spike” at https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Spike-Bryan-Edward-Hill/dp/1684155894/ref=sr_1_1crid=36JONOYM57G4M&keywords=angel+%26+Spike+bryan+edward+hill&qid=1697488137&s=books&sprefix=angel+%26+spike+bryan+edward+hill%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-1 Also – read more about “American TV Comic Books” with Peter Bosch's book of the same name at https://www.amazon.com/American-TV-Comic-Books-1940s-1980s/dp/1605491071/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W2SOJYH1PMYE&keywords=american+tv+comic+books&qid=1697488202&s=books&sprefix=american+tv+comic+books%2Cstripbooks%2C155&sr=1-1 PLUS – We answer LISTENER QUESTIONS! Don't miss out. Signup for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list! Help us make more 8TL, get ad-free episodes and cool stuff on PATREON.“80's TV Ladies” HAS WON three People's Choice Podcast Awards! Check it out at https://www.podcastawards.com/ !!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

The WGA strike may be coming to its conclusion. But SAG still holds strong, A.I. lurks in the shadows and moviemaking ain't what it used to be. So producers Evan Astrowksy and Craig Perry, as well as entertainment lawyer Rose Meade Hart, sit down to talk shop. Craig Perry As a partner at Zide/Perry Entertainment, Craig Perry, produced Universal's American Pie franchise; New Line Cinema's Final Destination franchise; Warner Bros' Cats & Dogs franchise; and Sony Pictures' Little Black Book and The Big Hit. Currently, Craig is a partner at Practical Pictures, a feature film and television production company.Recently, Practical Pictures produced Universal's Breaking In, starring Gabrielle Union, directed by James McTeigue and produced in partnership with Will Packer Productions. Prior to that, it produced the hit Australian family comedy Oddball. Craig also served as Vice President of Development for Scott Rudin Productions, and Director Of Development for Silver Pictures. He was an Associate Producer on The First Wives Club, and developed such films as Rules Of Engagement, Sleepy Hollow, A Simple Plan, The Truman Show, In & Out, Ransom, Clueless, Lethal Weapon 3, Executive Decision, Richie Rich and Demolition Man. Craig was recently an adjunct professor at Syracuse University Los Angeles, teaching the Art and Business of Production. IMDB Rose Meade Hart Media, tech attorney, and advisor, Rose Meade Hart structures and negotiates profitable relationships across multiple media sectors, including Film, Tech, TV, Social Media, and Music. Rose understands producers and solves problems at the pace of production. She has served as counsel to numerous independent feature films, series and distributors. In addition to production, her work includes advising executives, client groups, and in-house attorneys at major media companies on various strategic, legal and business affairs matters. Rose served as a C-suite executive of startup OTT digital television network IconicTV, which included 3 of the 100 Google-funded premium YouTube channels in $100 mil. initiative, where brokered deals with talent such as JAY-Z, J-Lo, Wisin Y Yandel, Daddy Yankee, and Meredith Vieira. She was also a key exec on AT&T's hit digital series @SummerBreak (earning 1+ billion views in less than 5 years). Throughout her illustrious career she has represented many influential clients including Chappelle's Show, Frank Sinatra: 80 Years My Way TV Special, Amazon Studios, AMC Networks, BBC America, Turner Broadcasting, IFC and many more. LinkedIn Twitter Evan Astrowsky Evan is a seasoned film and commercial producer with ad agency , production company and film producing expertise. After graduating NYU Film School as the Lew Wasserman Fellow Evan went on to produce 10+ independently produced feature films including Cabin Fever, Fanboys, Ironclad, The Lazarus Project, and Mini's First Time. Evan now finds himself firmly in the brand world where he has produced commercials for companies like Microsoft, Bud Light, Chevy, Verizon and Oracle. Evan is part of the ‘abled-disabled' community in LA where he lives with wife and two kids. IMDB Instagram Twitter How I Got Greenlit Instagram X Podlink Credits Alex Keledjian, Host Ryan Gibson, Host Pete Musto, Producer/Editor Jeremiah Tittle, Producer Experience more of How I Got Greenlit via ncpodcasts.com For guest inquiries, sponsorships, and all other magnificent concerns, please reach How I Got Greenlit via howIgotgreenlit@gmail.com For inquiries and more information on Next Chapter Podcasts info@ncpodcasts.com New episodes go live every Tuesday. Please subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Your Ultimate Life Podcast... Hollywood Screenwriter, Brooks Elms is Kellan's guest.Join us on a deep, insightful journey as we welcome our special guest Brooks Elms. As a Hollywood writer, director, producer, and life coach, Brooks has an extraordinary perspective on life, growth, and storytelling. Remember the epic karaoke movie you and your high school friends made? Well, Brooks took that same spirit and enthusiasm to NYU Film School before heading west to Hollywood and eventually merging his filmmaking expertise with his life coaching background. The result? A unique approach to helping others discover and fulfill their life visions.Brooks doesn't just talk the talk; he walks the walk. He generously shares his personal journey from childhood to adulthood, using the power of narrative storytelling to overcome adversity, heal wounds, and become an expert on his own life. If you've ever wondered if pain can be transformed into love, forgiveness, and service, Brooks' experience and insight illuminate this transformative process. From his Hollywood journey to his character development and storytelling process, Brooks' story is a testament to the power of personal growth.But that's not all. We also delve into the invaluable skill of storytelling and its role in self-discovery. Brooks imparts his wisdom on using narrative storytelling to express personal life lessons, and how this process has greatly impacted him. Ever thought about the impact your stories can have on others? We explore that too. Moreover, we delve into why being of service is paramount to Brooks and how it enhances his flow state. Ready for a healthy dose of inspiration and growth? Tune in!--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH FULL SUMMARIES ---------(00:00:03) - Discovering Life Coaching and Personal Growth (8 Minutes)We explore how to create a life of purpose, prosperity, and joy, and speak with Brooks Elms Brooks about his journey to become a life coach. We learn about his experience of creating a karate movie with his friends in high school, studying formally at NYU Film School, and writing, directing, and producing independent feature films. Brooks then talks about how he combined his background as a life coach with his passion for storytelling and how he is now helping others realize the vision of their story. He also explains what life coaching is and how it can benefit people in all facets of life. Lastly, Brooks shares about his journey to becoming a coach and the importance of customizing systems to the individual.(00:07:52) - Exploring Adversity and Personal Growth (7 Minutes)Brooks Elms shares his personal journey from childhood to adulthood and how he learned to use narrative storytelling to heal his wounds and become an expert on his piece of adversity. We discuss the power of overcoming adversity and finding our unique elixir to transform pain into love, forgiveness, and service. We also explore Brooks' path to becoming a Hollywood writer, director, and producer, and his character development and storytelling process.(00:14:50) - Storytelling With Personal Insight Importance (9 Minutes)We explore the art of storytelling and how it can be used to explore our own lives and gain insight. Brooks Elms shares his experience of learning how to use narrative storytelling to express his personal life lessons and how this has impacted him. We discuss how understanding our own life struggles can be used to create stories that will resonate with others and have a powerful impact.(00:24:16) - The Importance of Service in Storytelling (10 Minutes)We importance of the craft of storytelling and how to make a bigger impact when telling stories. Brooks Elms shares his experience of developing a love for the process of storytelling and how to share stories for maximum impact. We...

Born in the former USSR, Ren Fuller found film first her senior year she attended summer school at NYU Film School. After graduating from NYU Film School, she changed her mind and moved to the Bay Area where she was introduced to Chez Panisse. Here, she discovered her love of food and decided to focus on photography.  Ren now lives in LA, enjoying the outdoors and shooting travel, lifestyle, food, and more with a career that is going up - make sure to follow her @ren_fuller.  Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

Our series of roundtable discussions continues with another conversation about the ongoing Writers' Guild of America strike, this time featuring writer Chap Taylor and producer Evan Astrowsky. Chap Taylor has written screenplays and television pilots for all of the major Hollywood studios. He's worked for such producers as Brian Grazer, Scott Rudin, Irwin Winkler, Arnold Kopelson, and for directors Wes Craven and Ridley Scott. He co-wrote the Paramount feature film Changing Lanes, starring Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson, as well as uncredited work on National Treasure, Behind Enemy Lines and the remake of the horror classic, The Omen. Chap created the comic book series Haunted City and (in 2021) is currently adapting it into a television series for producers Tom Fontana and Barry Levinson. He served as Consulting Producer on the NBC/Sony Pictures Television drama The Blacklist and wrote episodes #407 and #414. In features, he most recently re-imagined the classic John Ford western The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance for producer Matt Jackson at Paramount. He is currently (in 2021) developing projects with eOne, Doug Liman's production company Hypnotic, Levinson/Fontana Television and Jay Carson, creator of The Morning Show. Chap Taylor IMDB Twitter Evan is a seasoned film and commercial producer with ad agency , production company and film producing expertise. After graduating NYU Film School as the Lew Wasserman Fellow Evan went on to produce 10+ independently produced feature films including Cabin Fever, Fanboys, Ironclad, The Lazarus Project, and Mini's First Time. Evan now finds himself firmly in the brand world where he has produced commercials for companies like Microsoft, Bud Light, Chevy, Verizon and Oracle. Evan is part of the ‘abled-disabled' community in LA where he lives with wife and two kids. IMDB Instagram Twitter Next Chapter Podcasts presents How I Got Greenlit, a new podcast hosted by the Creator of HBO's Project Greenlight Alex Keledjian and Emmy Award Winning Producer Ryan Gibson, exploring how our favorite films got made and how they made our favorite filmmakers. Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gave first-time filmmakers a chance to direct their first feature film.   In 2018, Alex wrote and directed the film High Voltage starring David Arquette and Luke Wilson. Ryan Gibson Ryan Gibson is an Emmy-award winning producer of such films as the critically acclaimed Woe and the upcoming film Slotherhouse. He has worked for over twenty years in all aspects of film development and production. HBO Max will stream the latest season of the Emmy-nominated TV series Project Greenlight from executive producer Issa Rae and Miramax Television in January 2023. How I Got Greenlit Instagram Twitter Podlink Credits Alex Keledjian, Host Ryan Gibson, Host Pete Musto, Producer/Editor Jeremiah Tittle, Producer Experience more of How I Got Greenlit via ncpodcasts.com For guest inquiries, sponsorships, and all other magnificent concerns, please reach How I Got Greenlit via howigotgreenlit@gmail.com For inquiries and more information on Next Chapter Podcasts info@ncpodcasts.com New episodes go live every Tuesday. Please subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kicking off season 2 of How I Got Greenlit, Alex & Ryan are joined by screenwriter Brooks Elms and producer Evan Astrowsky to discuss the imminent Writers' Guild of America strike from all sides. Brooks Elms is a screenwriter and independent filmmaker. His specialty is grounded personal characters and writing story tension so thick it knots up your stomach. He's written 25+ screenplays, a dozen of them on assignment, and sold several scripts, including one with Brad Peyton as Executive Producer. Brooks was recently hired to rewrite a screenplay started by an Oscar-winning writer. Brooks began his career writing, directing, and producing two indie features (personal dramas) that he screened all over the world. And Brooks also loves coaching fellow writers who have a burning ambition to deeply serve their audiences. IMDB Instagram Twitter Evan is a seasoned film and commercial producer with ad agency , production company and film producing expertise. After graduating NYU Film School as the Lew Wasserman Fellow Evan went on to produce 10+ independently produced feature films including Cabin Fever, Fanboys, Ironclad, The Lazarus Project, and Mini's First Time. Evan now finds himself firmly in the brand world where he has produced commercials for companies like Microsoft, Bud Light, Chevy, Verizon and Oracle. Evan is part of the ‘abled-disabled' community in LA where he lives with wife and two kids. IMDB Instagram Twitter Next Chapter Podcasts presents How I Got Greenlit, a new podcast hosted by the Creator of HBO's Project Greenlight Alex Keledjian and Emmy Award Winning Producer Ryan Gibson, exploring how our favorite films got made and how they made our favorite filmmakers. Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gave first-time filmmakers a chance to direct their first feature film.   In 2018, Alex wrote and directed the film High Voltage starring David Arquette and Luke Wilson. Ryan Gibson Ryan Gibson is an Emmy-award winning producer of such films as the critically acclaimed Woe and the upcoming film Slotherhouse. He has worked for over twenty years in all aspects of film development and production. HBO Max will stream the latest season of the Emmy-nominated TV series Project Greenlight from executive producer Issa Rae and Miramax Television in January 2023. How I Got Greenlit Instagram Twitter Podlink Credits Alex Keledjian, Host Ryan Gibson, Host Pete Musto, Producer/Editor Jeremiah Tittle, Producer Experience more of How I Got Greenlit via ncpodcasts.com For guest inquiries, sponsorships, and all other magnificent concerns, please reach How I Got Greenlit via howigotgreenlit@gmail.com For inquiries and more information on Next Chapter Podcasts info@ncpodcasts.com New episodes go live every Tuesday. Please subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on How I Got Greenlit we continue our conversation with seasoned film and commercial producer Evan Astrowsky. Evan is a seasoned film and commercial producer with ad agency , production company and film producing expertise. After graduating NYU Film School as the Lew Wasserman Fellow Evan went on to produce 10+ independently produced feature films including Cabin Fever, Fanboys, Ironclad, The Lazarus Project, and Mini's First Time. Evan now finds himself firmly in the brand world where he has produced commercials for companies like Microsoft, Bud Light, Chevy, Verizon and Oracle. Evan is part of the ‘abled-disabled' community in LA where he lives with wife and two kids. Evan Astrowsky IMDB instagram Twitter Next Chapter Podcasts presents How I Got Greenlit, a new podcast hosted by the Creator of HBO's Project Greenlight Alex Keledjian and Emmy Award Winning Producer Ryan Gibson, exploring how our favorite films got made and how they made our favorite filmmakers. Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gave first-time filmmakers a chance to direct their first feature film. In 2018, Alex wrote and directed the film High Voltage starring David Arquette and Luke Wilson. Ryan Gibson Ryan Gibson is an Emmy-award winning producer of such films as the critically acclaimed Woe and the upcoming film Slotherhouse. He has worked for over twenty years in all aspects of film development and production. HBO Max will stream the latest season of the Emmy-nominated TV series Project Greenlight from executive producer Issa Rae and Miramax Television in January 2023. How I Got Greenlit Instagram Twitter Podlink Credits Alex Keledjian, Host Ryan Gibson, Host Edgar Camey, Audio Editor Pete Musto, Editor Robert Cappadona, Producer Jeremiah Tittle, Producer Experience more of How I Got Greenlit via ncpodcasts.com For guest inquiries, sponsorships, and all other magnificent concerns, please reach How I Got Greenlit via howIgotgreenlit@gmail.com For inquiries and more information on Next Chapter Podcasts info@ncpodcasts.com New episodes go live every Tuesday. Please subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen to podcasts.

This week on How I Got Greenlit we dive into Part 1 of our illuminating conversation with seasoned film and commercial producer Evan Astrowsky. Evan is a seasoned film and commercial producer with ad agency , production company and film producing expertise. After graduating NYU Film School as the Lew Wasserman Fellow Evan went on to produce 10+ independently produced feature films including Cabin Fever, Fanboys, Ironclad, The Lazarus Project, and Mini's First Time. Evan now finds himself firmly in the brand world where he has produced commercials for companies like Microsoft, Bud Light, Chevy, Verizon and Oracle. Evan is part of the ‘abled-disabled' community in LA where he lives with wife and two kids. Evan Astrowsky IMDB instagram Twitter Next Chapter Podcasts presents How I Got Greenlit, a new podcast hosted by the Creator of HBO's Project Greenlight Alex Keledjian and Emmy Award Winning Producer Ryan Gibson, exploring how our favorite films got made and how they made our favorite filmmakers. Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gave first-time filmmakers a chance to direct their first feature film. In 2018, Alex wrote and directed the film High Voltage starring David Arquette and Luke Wilson. Ryan Gibson Ryan Gibson is an Emmy-award winning producer of such films as the critically acclaimed Woe and the upcoming film Slotherhouse. He has worked for over twenty years in all aspects of film development and production. HBO Max will stream the latest season of the Emmy-nominated TV series Project Greenlight from executive producer Issa Rae and Miramax Television in January 2023. How I Got Greenlit Instagram Twitter Podlink Credits Alex Keledjian, Host Ryan Gibson, Host Edgar Camey, Audio Editor Pete Musto, Editor Robert Cappadona, Producer Jeremiah Tittle, Producer Experience more of How I Got Greenlit via ncpodcasts.com For guest inquiries, sponsorships, and all other magnificent concerns, please reach How I Got Greenlit via howIgotgreenlit@gmail.com For inquiries and more information on Next Chapter Podcasts info@ncpodcasts.com New episodes go live every Tuesday. Please subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, wherever you listen to podcasts.

“I can't recall what got me into screenwriting, other than just loving movies at a very young age,” said screenwriter Matt Wolpert, who recalls watching Singing in the Rain and Funny Girl with his mom. “I don't remember wanting to do anything else.” This led Matt to NYU Film School, where he met Ben Nedivi in a Film Production Class. “I grew up in LA,” added Ben. “My father was a set decorator and he worked on Quantum Leap. Our garage was filled with props from that show,” he joked. “Every episode a different era, location, so it was a place my sister and I would get lost in—make believe.” Ben summarized both of their childhood stories: “There's no way I'm not doing this.” As they started to write together, eventually found themselves in staff for shows like Entourage, Fargo, The Umbrella Academy, and most recently, For All Mankind where they're listed as Creators along with Ronald D. Moore. Subscribe for video interviews on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/CreativePrinciples?sub_confirmation=1 If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60-seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom on your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

https://mamabearsdoc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mamabearsdoc/ Daresha writes, produces, and directs film and television in Spanish and English. A graduate of NYU Film School, she recently completed Mama Bears, her second feature documentary about how conservative, Christian mothers are transformed when they decide to accept their LGBTQ children, which premiered at SXSW and won Best Documentary at the Sun Valley Film Festival. In 2018 she was commissioned by the ACLU to direct Trans In America: Texas Strong, which garnered over 4 million views online, screened at SXSW, and won two Webby Awards and an Emmy for “Outstanding Short Documentary.” In 2017 she co-directed and produced Chavela, a multiple award-winning documentary about iconic singer Chavela Vargas that was distributed by Music Box Pictures and screened in over 40 countries, including Translyvania. In 2015 she produced Kristina Wong's How Not to Pick Up Asian Women. In 2014 she served as EP of Emmy-winning writer Kevin Avery's satirical take on The Wiz starring an all-white cast called The Whizz and in 2011 she produced his short comedy, Thugs, The Musical. In 1992 Daresha won a full fellowship from Tri-Star Pictures to attend the directors' program at the AFI Conservatory based on her short, award-winning narrative Land Where My Fathers Died, co-starring Isaiah Washington. She produced her first, award winning drama, The Thinnest Line, as a student at NYU. Daresha's films have been funded by ITVS, NEA, IDA Enterprise, Creative Capital, the Jerome Foundation, and many other foundations. She was a fellow in the Firelight Media Documentary Lab, Chicken & Egg Eggcelerator Lab, Sundance Institute: Women and Film Financing Intensive, Breaking Through the Lens, Film Independent Documentary Lab, Creative Capital, and A Blade of Grass cohorts. Daresha also has an extensive background in television and has produced programming for FX, WE, AMC, Telemundo, and FUSE, among other networks. Tammi Terrell Morris was born, raised, and currently resides in Southern California with her fiance, Shadae and 2 sons.She has a degree in Sociology and a Masters of Leadership and Management. Tammi has spent her professional life serving the community of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Inland Empire in multiple capacities, from Job Coach to Regional Center Case Coordinator. Tammi has recently transitioned to a full time Caregiver (Stay at home Mom). In her spare time, she enjoys producing and recording material for her podcast Confused Reality. She hopes to use her talents of writing poetry, performing spoken word, motivational speaking, and ability to connect with people to make the world a more loving and accepting place. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support

Do you smell that delicious smell? It's a delicious batch of cookies that The Reverend Shawn Amos is cooking up in his new book 'Cookies & Milk'!  Amos is on the show this week to discuss his book, a fictionalized re-telling of his childhood growing up as the son of Wally 'Famous' Amos and opening up the infamous cookie shop back in the 70's.  We get into a discussion about the book, all of his latest music releases, and how folks can start to 'reclaim their legacy'. Enjoy! About The Reverend Shaw Amos Most people know me as blues musician, The Reverend Shawn Amos. I've been lucky to meet and work with a lot of very talented people who all taught me how to live a creative life. I'm the only child of William Morris agent-turned-cookie entrepreneur Wally “Famous” Amos, and singer Shirley “Shirl-ee May” Ellis. I spent my childhood in shadowy nightclubs, on the funky streets of 70s Hollywood, and in my own broken home, watching folks hustle, intently listening to them spin tales. I went to NYU Film School, only to be wooed back west in my senior year to accept a screenwriting gig with A & M Films. Throughout my twenties, I made music that grappled with my race and identity. I tried on personas, searched for my voice, explored different kinds of music which led me to the blues. While I was grounded from touring during the Coronavirus Pandemic, I had a lot of time to think—and write. This was the beginning of Cookies & Milk. It's a book for my son (also named Ellis), my dad, and me. It's also a book for anyone wanting to discover who they are. About Cookies & Milk Eleven-year-old Ellis Johnson has the summertime blues. He dreamed of spending the summer of 1976 hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing his harmonica. Instead, he'll be sleeping on a lumpy pullout in Dad's sad little post-divorce bungalow and helping bring Dad's latest far-fetched, sure-to-fail idea to life: opening the world's first chocolate chip cookie store. They have six weeks to perfect their recipe, get a ramshackle A-frame on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard into tip-top shape, and bring in customers.   But of course, nothing is as easy as Dad makes it sound, even with Grandma along for the ride. Like she says, they have to GIT—get it together—and make things work. Along the way, Ellis discovers a family mystery he is determined to solve, the power of community, and new faith in himself.   Partially based on Shawn Amos's own experiences growing up the son of Wally “Famous” Amos in a mostly white area, and packed with humor, heart, and fun illustrations, this debut novel sings with the joy of self-discovery, unconditional love, and belonging. Listen to The Reverend Shawn Amos' Discography Read The Cookies & Milk Huffington Post Pieces from 2011 Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com The DTALKS Podcast has also been ranked #9 in the "Top 40 Detox Podcast You Must Follow in 2020" according to Feedspot.com for our work in the Cultural Detox space. Thank you so much to the Feedspot team!  https://blog.feedspot.com/detox_podcasts/

Director Lisa Ohlin joins Brian to discuss her career including her experience at NYU Film School and her journey in film and TV. They cover Lisa's work from feature films Vernada för en Tenor and Simon and the Oaks (Simon och Ekarna) to the latest instalment of the long running and much beloved Beck franchise Beck 45 - 58 Minuter.Among other topics, they explore Lisa's successful approach to working with performers such as Krister Henriksson and Liv Mjönes and how her work as a writer supports her in her role as director. Titles covered:Beck 45 - 58 MinuterSthlm RequiemVeranda för en tenor / Waiting for a Tenor Sex, Hopp & Kärlek / Sex Hope and LoveSimon och ekarna / Simon and the Oaks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Want to know what the one and only Melvin the Mop Boy is up to today? Check out this interview with Mark Torgl of The Toxic Avenger and find out! Mark talks to us about his experiences on the film and with Troma as well as his film The Toxic Tutu, appearances in films such as Divide & Conquer and The Macabre, and his night listening to records with Joey Ramone. We hope you enjoy!Be sure to follow us on social media at...YouTubehttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCOyloOb0puVCXDjJ_ZiPYqgInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pvdhorrorFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pvdhorror/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/PvdHorrorTik Tokhttps://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJBeoamE/Tumblrhttps://pvdhorror.tumblr.comSpecial thanks to DJ Cryptkicker for the intro and outro music. Be sure to find his music on social media at @djcryptkicker or the following:https://djcryptkicker.bandcamp.com/album/shock-around-the-clockhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/dj-cryptkicker/1536351234https://open.spotify.com/album/1KUi9ntDa5eYughfOvfxNY

My guest this week is Carol Dysinger, Director of the short documentary, Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone if You're a Girl. This film won the Academy Award for best short documentary as well as the BAFTA for best short, and best documentary short from the IDA and the Tribeca Film Festival. She is the recipient of multiple awards, among them the David Payne Carter award for excellence in teaching and a Guggenheim Fellowship. She is Associate Professor at NYU Film School. Under My Skin: Volume One of My autobiography, to 1949, by Doris Lessing, 1994 The Golden Notebook, by Doris Lessing, 1962 Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brontë, 1847 Middlemarch, by George Eliot, 1871 The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein, 1964 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on this very special episode of the Author Pep Talks podcast I'm actually interviewing two guests instead of just one. My first guest is Crystal Maldonado, the author of the Young Adult romance, Fat Chance Charlie Vega. Crystal Maldonado is a young adult author with a lot of feelings. Her work has been published in the Hartford Courant, Buzzfeed, and Latina Magazine. By day, she is a social media manager working in higher ed, and by night, a writer who loves Beyoncé, shopping, spending too much time on her phone, and being extra. She lives in western Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and dog. Next up is Olivia Abtahi, author of the Young Adult novel, Perfectly Parvin. Olivia Abtahi is a film director and writer based in Denver, Colorado. Born to an Iranian father and an Argentine mother, she is a melting pot of distinct cultures. Growing up in the DC area, Olivia always had a passion for cinema and storytelling. She is a graduate of NYU Film School and VCU Brandcenter, and has lived in New York, San Francisco, Richmond Virginia, and Dublin, Ireland. She holds a BFA and MaSC. In her spare time, she enjoys watching music videos, laughing so hard it hurts, and hunting down gluten-free pastries. She currently lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband and daughter. Today, we're talking about the absolutely monumental feat that is parenting during the pandemic, the intense stress of debuting, also during a pandemic, and making time for your creative practice when you're being pulled in a million different directions. I enjoyed every second of our conversation and loved the back and forth between these two fierce Mamas. I am so in awe of their strength, candidness, and sense of humor, and I hope you come away from this conversation feeling as liberated as I did. So steal some alone time if you can, kick up your feet, and then enjoy my conversation with Crystal Maldonado and Olivia Abtahi. Resources mentioned in this episode: AirPods Bullet Journaling Connect with Crystal online: Crystal's Website Twitter Instagram Buy her books! Connect with Olivia online: Olivia's Website Twitter Instagram Buy her books!

Emmy-Winning Production Designer Kalina Ivanov has worked as a Storyboard Artist for Jonathan Damme and Robert Redford. As a designer she has contributed to Cult, Indie and overall Classic Films (Swimfan, Little Miss Sunshine and Silence of the Lambs). Her contributions can be seen in multiple Oscar-Nominated and Winning Films. On this episode she discussed her contributions to Silence of the Lambs, Quiz Show and relationships working with Jonathan Demme and Robert Redford. Kalina brought us into process of designing a Film with over 100 sets (Long Shot with Charlize Theron). We had an open talk about the challenges (4 weeks to build a two-story for Long Shot) and fun of working with Cinematographers the caliber of BAFTA nominee Newton Thomas Sigel on the The Conspirator. Kalina is a NYU Film School graduate and was nominated for a student Oscar for her Film THE LAST DAY OF JUNE. Kalina has over three decades in the Film industry. We also had the pleasure of discussing Film History and how she is influenced by Cinema as a global entity. She grew up in a Communist Country and that set the tone for a in-depth look at movies and life. Kalina's next work is The Tender Bar (filmed during Covid-19) directed by George Clooney, shot by Martin Ruhe A.S.C.,and the release date has not been announced.

Welcome back to our college series where we talk about our film school journey. Today we go over a little summary of our first year at NYU Tisch School of the Arts within our two different film majors (we'll be doing episodes on each year). DM or shoot us an email if you have any other specific questions!

Born in the former USSR, Ren Fuller found film first her senior year she attended summer school at NYU Film school. After then graduating from NYU Film School she changed her mind and moved to the Bay Area where she was introduced to Chez Panisse. Her love of food started and she decided to focus on photography at that point.  Ren now lives in LA, enjoying the outdoors and shooting travel, lifestyle, food and more with a career that is going up - make sure to follow her @ren_fuller. Listen to her story, how she partners with her film making husband and where her career is headed now. Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsor - Anchor Artists.

“A film about how would a person feel without the ability to feel love.” PARENTHOOD 2020 was the winner of BEST DIRECTION at the April 2021 COMEDY Film Festival. Playing at the COMEDY Festival this Sunday April 4th. Get your FREE tickets HEREGreat chat with the very talented filmmaker Svetlana Bolycheva on the process making this terrific short film at the NYU Film School. Follow WILDsound Podcasts on all social media channels: @wildsoundpodSubmit to the festival anytime via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestivalSubscribe via Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildsoundfest

Susan Johnston tells her unbelievable stories including as a child meeting not only Robert Redford while on the set of the first Great Gatsby because her dad was responsible for the antique cars for that movie but also how she meets the great boxer, Joe Frazier and football legend, Joe Namath. Then at the age of the 16 after being on her own, Susan ended up, thanks to the myrony of her not enjoying her guitar class at another college, led her to attend the prestigious NYU Film School in the same class as Spike Lee while Dov Simens was teaching. Besides the incredible stories Susan has about the film industry, she also shares how she has met some of the great spiritual leaders of the world such as the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh and Deepak Chopra just to name a few. Susan also explains how New Media Film Festival came about from a dream she had back in 2008 when she saw the blueprint of New Media Film Festival after she asking one night “How do I take all my experiences to help the community in film and entertainment?” Susan has always been about stories worth sharing so New Media Film Festival accepts all forms of media no matter when it was made and has over 28 categories. So, if you have a piece you would like to submit for 2021 there is still time and make sure to check out her website below!! About the Guest: Susan Johnston was plucked from college to immerse herself into major motion picture filming, hired by the illustrious Sherri Lansing, former president of Paramount Pictures. Susan continued her education privately at NYU, Dov Simens presiding. Susan Johnston is the founder, director and CEO of the award-winning New Media Film Festival, which honors stories worth telling, now in its 12th successful year. The festival is a global catalyst for story & technology that honors stories worth telling from all ages, all cultures and all media. “When it comes to show business, if you want to make a name for yourself, meeting Susan Johnston should be on everyone's must-do list. She's one of the pioneering, innovating wonders of the world. For over 20 years, Susan's gained honors and awards for both bridging the gap between technology and story as well as innovating ideas for the future of media. When Susan Johnston speaks, everyone stops texting- including Academy members, studio heads, chairs, content creators and moguls.” Great Mind Series, Ilene ProctorWebsite/Social Media Links:
Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube | WebsiteEmail: director@newmediafilmfestival.comAbout the Host: Alysha Myronuk is the creator of the concept myrony (my+irony) which are the crazy coincidences that happen in life we can't explain…it's also another word for sign/synchronicity. Myrony is slightly different because it's synchronicity in motion since it's up to us to pay attention to the coincidences or signs but also “listen” to the intuitive pull we all get which Alysha believe is our greatest superpower! Alysha's life was fairly normal until she got into a car accident that triggered fibromyalgia at the age of 18 and had to deal with that very painful chronic condition along with many other life challenges including loss of both parents, marriage, divorce, severe depression, suicidal thoughts & attempt, alcohol/prescription drug abuse and a full hysterectomy by the time she was 35. Alysha's strong spiritual connection and tenacity is what helped her through those very dark days that lead into years at times. Later she realized the reason she went through those trying times was so she could help others struggling with life's challenges and share the understanding of how to move forward.She now lives in San Jose, CA but still considers herself an East Coast girl at heart after growing up in Northern New Jersey and living in Delaware, Maryland and DC area...

That difficult question: How to Fund an Independent Film?The truth is, there are many routes and here we discuss some of the biggest ones with Jeffrey A. Brown - independent filmmaker of The Beach House (2019/II), distributed by AMC Network's Shudder.Just a few things you could consider for raising capital to fund your indie movie:• Create a pitch deck• Pitch to studios from a film treatment, synopsis or film script• Approach independent financiers with your pitch at any stage of the filmmaking process• Try crowdfunding using JustGiving, GoFundMe, IndieGoGo, Kickstarter or any of the other fantastic platforms out there• Self-fund or partially self-fund using your own savings• You could create a proof of concept and use it as a visual pitch for studios, independent financiers and/or crowdfunding•Enter film festivals with your proof of concept and network while there• Collaborate with other producers to bring together the capital, labour or equipment you need to make your movie.There really are just so many options. We hope you enjoy hearing how Jeffrey A. Brown got his film, The Beach House (2019/II), funded and the financing routes he explored. Most of all, we hope his filmmaking journey gives you some ideas and inspiration that can be applied practically.Jeffrey A. Brown is an NYU Film School graduate who gained 50+ credits on well-established film sets before embarking on his feature film debut. After gaining experience, he is truly going from success to success with his independent filmmaking career, as his film takes cinemas and OTT distribution platforms by storm.THE BEACH HOUSE LOGLINE:'A romantic getaway for two troubled college sweethearts turns into a struggle for survival when unexpected guests - and the surrounding environment - exhibit signs of a mysterious infection.'Credits: Presenter: Aiysha Jebali Video Editor: Francesco FurlanPodcast: Ivan d'AvoineVisual Effects: Richard WilliamsStills and trailer footage courtesy of Katrina Wan PRConnect with us!Twitter: http://bit.ly/filmforums-tw​Instagram: http://bit.ly/filmforums-insta​Facebook: http://bit.ly/filmforums-fb​​Website: http://bit.ly/film-forums-website

In this conversation Cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes and Production Designer Inbal Weinberg talk about their 20+ year friendship, which began at NYU Film School, how they chose their specific crafts, and their dreams for the future.

A note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin:   On this episode of Talking Taiwan I speak with Jason Chew about being a filmmaker. We talked about how he veered away from his traditional Taiwanese upbringing and parents’ expectations that he become a lawyer. As a filmmaker, he’s worked with several different clients in both Taiwan (a funeral home and cosmetics company) and the U.S. He shared how one project with the NYPD required him to wear a bulletproof vest while cruising around with the NYPD to the scene of a crime. When asked I him what inspires his creativity, Jason responded by asking “where don’t you find inspiration… everything could be inspiration.” Check out the show notes on the Talking Taiwan website for some of the great film directors that have inspired Jason and a few of the classic films about Taiwan that he recommends.   Here’s a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode:   Jason’s connection to musician Treya, who we interviewed in episode 55 Jason’s “traditional Taiwanese upbringing” and what a “traditional Taiwanese upbringing” means to him How he went from being on the path to attend law school to applying for film school What it was like attending NYU Film School in Singapore What Jason’s film career has been like so far The difference between film editing, shooting, and directing What sets someone apart as a director What is cinematography Jason’s short films The music video he worked on for Treya’s song Magic The work that Jason did on the NYPD’s Domain Awareness System (DAS) which is a sort of monitoring service How Jason and his colleagues rode around in an NYPD police car to crime scenes in response to alerts from the Shot Spotter, which is a series of microphones that listen for shots fired Jason’s thoughts on Black Lives Matter Jason’s work with Taiwanese companies Jason’s parents’ reaction to his choice to pursue a career as a filmmaker instead of law What inspires him as a cinematographer The crowdfunding campaigns on student films that he’s worked on Jason’s favorite films about Taiwan Films that he recommends for people who would like to know more about Taiwan Jason’s work on the short film A Father’s Son – A 90s Chinatown Noir Thriller, which is based on the characters from Henry Chang’s NYPD Detective Jack Yu crime series novels What Jason enjoys the most about filmmaking How the pandemic has affected Jason What Jason is currently working on Jason’s advice for people interested in pursuing filmmaking Jason’s advice on how to push through tough challenging times   Related Links:   Jason Chew’s website: https://www.jasonchew.com   Jason Chew on Instagram: @chewchomp   Roaming Dogs of Taiwan (short film): https://www.jasonchew.com/#/roaming-dogs/   The music video for Treya’s song Magic: https://www.jasonchew.com/#/treya-lam-magic/   Treya’s Talking Taiwan interview (episode 55): https://www.talkingtaiwan.com/treya-lam-talking-taiwan-ep-55/   Apartment Therapy: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/   Film Director Tsai Ming-liang https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsai_Ming-liang   Film Shop: https://www.thefilmshop.org/   Ava Duvernay (Film Director): http://www.avaduvernay.com/   The short film project: A Father’s Son - A 90s Chinatown Noir Thriller, which is based on the characters from Henry Chang’s NYPD Detective Jack Yu crime series novels: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chenxihao/a-fathers-son-a-90s-chinatown-noir-thriller   Stanley Kubrick (Film Director):  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Kubrick   Akira Kurosawa (Film Director): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa   Cohen Brothers (Film Directors): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coen_brothers   Bong Joon-ho (Film Director): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bong_Joon-ho     Classic Films about Taiwan that Jason recommends:   Eat Drink Man Woman (Ang Lee film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/   Yi Yi (Edward Yang film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0244316/

Director ADAM MARCUS gives a candid interview about his career in the film industry and work in the horror genre. Adam provides an in-depth exploration of his films like the iconic JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY and the outrageous Christmas-themed horror film, SECRET SANTA. He details his colorful childhood in Connecticut, his tenure at NYU Film School, working with Martin Scorsese and Brian DePalma, almost being hired for Twin Peaks, his apprenticeship with Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th), being the youngest person to helm a major studio franchise like FRIDAY THE 13th, his nightmarish experience directing Val Kilmer and much, much more! Click the link below to access the PODCAST on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, & YouTube: www.flow.page/ghostmanandrivera Visit us on social media for updates on the podcast, TV series, and feature film projects: www.instagram.com/pickleshorrorshow www.facebook.com/pickleshorrorshow

Cinematographer Ben Kutchins feels that in filmmaking, you have to be fully committed to believing the story you're telling, and your focus must be unwavering when shooting. There is no other story happening in the world other than the story you're telling. This single-mindedness has served Ben well when shooting the series Ozark for Netflix, which is shot with very controlled light sources and camera movements. Every scene in the show is planned out carefully to reveal more about the story or the character. He and director/producer Jason Bateman wanted it to always look dark and shadowy, and many of the shots in the show are done as “oners,” or one long take. It might take seven to ten takes to get the oner, depending on how intricate it is. Before Ozark, Ben started off exploring still photography as a teen, then landed an internship at Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), which led to a production assistant job at ILM. He had the opportunity to use the lab at Lucasfilm to experiment and process film to understand how it could look. But Ben knew his passion was film, so he enrolled at NYU Film School in order to learn more and work with other young filmmakers such as Rachel Morrison and Reed Morano. He shot about 60 short films in two years, then worked on several indie films before getting hired to shoot the Veronica Mars movie and then the Amazon series, Mozart in the Jungle. Shooting Mozart in the Jungle gave Ben the opportunity to work with and learn from very seasoned directors. He thinks working in television has been an amazing opportunity to collaborate with other DPs and that television has helped him develop a style and hone his craft. You can find Ozark season three streaming on Netflix. Find Ben Kutchins: http://www.benkutchins.com/ Instagram: @benkutchins Find out even more about this episode, with extensive show notes and links: http://camnoir.com/ep92/ Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: www.hotrodcameras.com WIN a Sony A7SIII, Gitzo tripod and $100 Hot Rod Cameras gift card! Worth over $4,000, for one lucky winner! Follow us on Instagram @thecinepod and click on the link in bio to enter by September 29, 2020. Website: www.camnoir.com Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz

This week on the show, I'm talking to my buddy Taylor J. Williams - he's an incredibly insightful "film guy" on YouTube with some great film culture analysis videos you should totally check out. Today, we're talking about NYU and the merits of film school, our awful movie theater experiences, the few movies we've seen this year, and more. Follow Taylor on Letterboxd and Twitter at @taylorfilmguy, and Houston (that's me!) at @blockbustedpod.

Alex Winter got started on Broadway at a very early age, where he landed roles in productions of The King and I and Peter Pan, which led him to NYU Film School and eventually to Hollywood. These days, Winter is best known for his role in the Bill & Ted franchise, where the most recent film Bill & Ted Face the Music comes out this year. However, when Winter is not playing a role, he’s often behind the camera, working on documentaries such as The Panama Papers, Zappa and HBO’s latest film, Showbiz Kids. In Winter’s latest film, “ A documentary about the highs and lows of children in show business, featuring interviews and examinations of the lives and careers of the most famous former child actors in the world.” In this interview, Winter discusses his experience as a “showbiz kid,” why he structures documentaries in a narrative fashion, how docs show subtle misconceptions (and misperceptions), why he sets parameters on his work, how docs deal with the “true nature of humanity” and fluid storytelling, and what it was like to step back into the shoes of Bill S. Preston. If you enjoyed this interview, join millions of viewers for the new YouTube video essay series, Creative Principles, which dissects new films, series, and more: bit.ly/2FARJz5

My guest today is Devin Concannon, who was one of 4 editors on ESPN's mega-hit 10 part documentary series, The Last Dance. The Last Dance revolves around the career of Michael Jordan, with a particular focus on his last season with the Chicago Bulls. The project itself is a beast of an endeavor.. we're talking 10 episodes, over 100 interviews, and according to director Jason Hehir, 10,000 hours of footage to sift through: that includes every game from every main character they had and every news report that had been done on them, both nationally and internationally. The Last Dance averaged 5.65 million viewers across all 10 episodes when they premiered on Sunday nights over the course of five weeks in April and May — making it the most-watched ESPN documentary of all time. How do you go from 10,000 hours of footage to a 10 hour series? I turned to editor Devin Concannon to ask that question and many more. Devin is an editor based out of New York City. An NYU Film School graduate, Devin edited Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story and Fyre Fraud, about the infamous Fyre Festival, before joining The Last Dance Team. I hope you enjoy the conversation! - Devin's IMDB Say hello to Austin on social media www.austinmeyerfilms.com Subscribe to Austin's newsletter on the craft of storytelling

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we are beginning to come dangerously close to spending longer talking about Republic Commando than we did playing it. This time, we get a look behind art development for Star Wars through the eyes and voices of two artists who worked on the title: Greg Knight, who was the principal concept artist for the game, and Paul Pierce, who designed the look and feel of the user interface. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 0:45 Interview segment 1:14:39 Break 1:15:14 Feedback Issues covered: how Paul got his start, web design in the 90s, learning 3D modeling, how Greg got his start, the ubiquity of LucasFilm in Marin, making an important connection and getting an unstoppable recommendation, the importance of art in establishing a game, the design of HUDs and menus, the distinction between UX and UI, how UI art got into the game, iterating the UI in response to the game you're building, starting out as a texture artist, imagining rooms as a whole and getting noticed for your control of tone, an exciting time to learn about concept art, being a force multiplier for the art team, the need for concept art with rising fidelity, keeping cohesive style and flow in the art by use of concept art as well as art direction, differences with film, what immersive experiences mean for content, lacking control of camera, good ideas coming from all over, vs auteurism, putting a burden on UI aesthetics by being always first-person, bringing in the visor pieces, losing visual real estate and that conversation, the impact on design on art decisions, putting the ammo readouts on the guns, marking up renders to figure out where UI elements would go, weapons as characters, running into resistance with the programmers, the ways programmers can... avoid work, the conversation you have to have around iteration cost, fitting into a palette, designing vehicles that didn't exist in canon, coming up with the tone of a more deadly clone story, figuring out who the clones even were, figuring out what the side stories were, imagining beyond the borders of the film, morphing to a different scale, how little a Geonosian means to a Jedi and how much to a trooper, colorgrading and how it sells various tones and moods, giving a different interpretation of Star Wars, seeing something of Republic Commando reflected in Rogue One, focusing on what's important to your characters, the heat and contrast of the Geonosians, pulling on the film's UI elements, avoiding drama on a project, checking egos at the door, how collaborative the game was, the value of technical art, the energy of team members, tech artists as glue and bridges, the value of a demo, Neanderthal Tim, when your level is difficulty, the design ideas behind the hangars and bridge, the knobs you had to turn for storytelling through tone, having to die again and again, failure without excessive punishment, the ability level of the team, where your skills are relative to the game, improving communication between branches of the team, setting a vision without falling to design by committee, being able to deliver a new experience for a Star Wars audience, the challenge of making an AI that keeps pace with the player, "The Squad Is Your Weapon," the debate around the efficacy of the squad, building around the game's goals and how other games might attack that differently, the importance of building consensus, trying to find a way to say "yes" to an idea, "everybody can design," being able to have the squad revive you. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: LucasArts, Jedi Starfighter, Bounty Hunter, Galactic Battlegrounds (series), Escape from Monkey Island, Lucidity, Disney, 2K, Transformers, EndeavorRX, Akili, Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, The Phantom Menace, EA, Jedi: Fallen Order, NYU Film School, Whole Foods, Cybernautics, Rocket Science Games, Obsidian, Behind the Magic, Haden Blackman, Starcraft, Dan Colon, Lightwave, LucasFilm, Ralph McQuarrie, Hal Barwood, Chris Williams, Unreal, Adobe Illustrator, Peter Chan, Joe Johnston, Doug Chiang, Obi-Wan, Bill Tiller, Jedi Knight, Dark Forces, Nathan Martz, Jeremie Talbot, Hideo Kojima, Metroid Prime, Maya, 3DS Max, Daron Stinnett, Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, Rogue One, Paul Murphy, James Zhang, Adam Piper, Harley Baldwin, Mafia III, Hangar 13, Top Mix, Kovaak's Aim Trainer, Galaxy of Heroes, Reed Knight, TIE Fighter, John Drake, Ryan/biostats, Pat Sirk, Gary Whitta, Book of Eli, Fallout, Nick from LA, Halo Reach/Halo 5, John Hancock, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Epic Mickey, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers. Next time: YET. ANOTHER. INTERVIEW. Twitch: brettdouville, instagram:timlongojr, @brett_douville, @timlongojr, and @devgameclub DevGameClub@gmail.com

Bill Persky is a 5-time Emmy Award winning writer, director, and producer for such shows as the Dick Van Dyke Show, That Girl, Sid Caesar, and Kate And Allie. He is a guest lecture at NYU Film School and Yale University, and teaches comedy writing at The New York Film Academy and The University of New Haven. He is what I consider true Hollywood royalty, and his circles include Carl Reiner, Marlo Thomas, Goldie Hawn, Fred Astaire, Cary Grant, and Dick Van Dyke, and has amazing stories to share. It is my esteemed honor to introduce my guest Bill Persky. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh & Dean chat with Ted Hope (now with Amazon Studios), the producer of American Splendor. Hope talks about his own background in the business, the development of the film (including Dean’s key introductions), his favorite moments from the shoot, and premiering the film at Sundance. In a moving testament to authenticity in art, Hope explains why projects like American Splendor (both the film and the comics) have to exist. Shout-outs to NYU Film School, Alex Cox and REPO MAN, Ed Burns, Hal Hartley, Todd Solondz, Ralph Nader, the New York Film Festival, Jim Jarmusch's STRANGER THAN PARADISE. the Cohen Brothers and BLOOD SIMPLE, Frances McDormand, Spike Lee, the old Cinema Studio, Ang Lee’s ICE STORM, Dylan Baker, Dan Clowes, Todd Solondz' HAPPINESS, Chester Brown’s YUMMY FUR, Terry Zwigoff & Crumb, HBO’s Colin Callender and Maud Nadler, Glen Basner (now of FilmNation), production designer Thérèse DePrez, Gary Leib and the "super-imaginative" title sequence, Judah Friedlander, James McCaffrey, costume designer Michael Wilkinson, and Ted's book HOPE FOR FILM. --- This episode is sponsored by · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. https://open.spotify.com/show/5QaSbbv2eD4SFrlFR6IyY7?si=Dj3roVoJTZmOime94xhjng --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scenebyscene/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scenebyscene/support

GIVE ME LIBERTY is based on his personal experience as a medical transport driver and an immigrant, director Kirill Mikhanovsky, with writer Alice Austen, create a raw feature film about the comedy and  heartbreak of people in the underprivileged communities living in a struggling American city. Medical transport driver Vic (newcomer Chis Galust) is running late, but it’s not his fault. Roads are closed for a protest, and no one else can shuttle his Russian grandfather and his emigre friends to a funeral. The new route uproots his scheduled clients, particularly Tracy (Lauren “Lolo” Spencer in a breakout performance), a vibrant young woman with ALS. As the day goes from hectic to off-the-rails, their collective ride becomes a hilarious, compassionate and intersectional portrait of American dreams and disenchantment. The characters in GIVE ME LIBERTY are drawn from the people of Milwaukee - they're magnificently diverse and their struggle to survive is desperate, contradictory, funny and moving. Director Kirill Mahanovsky joins us for a spirited conversation on working with a cast of mostly non-professional actors, drawing upon his own work history for the story behind the film and the importance of making Give Me Liberty in his adopted hometown of Milwaukee.  For news, screenings and updates go to: givemelibertyproductions.com About the filmmaker: Russian-born Kirill Mikhanovsky grew up in Moscow where his early passion for cinema compelled him to skip school and go to the movie theatre across the street from his home where, often as the only person in the house, he watched countless films. After the Soviet Union collapsed, Mikhanovsky immigrated to Milwaukee, where he had a series of odd jobs, including driving medical transport for people with disabilities, and began making films. After graduating from NYU Film School, Mikhanovsky went on to make films in the US, Brazil, Russia, and South America. A Sundance Alum, his first feature SONHOS DE PEIXE won the Critics Week at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Phillip Youmans is a filmmaker from the 7th Ward of New Orleans. He is this years Tribeca Film Festival winner for his feature film Burning Cane. Phillip was also rewarded for his cinematography picking up the Best Cinematography award. Remarkably he is only 19 years old meaning he wrote, shot and edited the film while in high school. As of this month Phillip just finished his first semester at NYU Film School making him the youngest director to have an official selection at Tribeca and also the youngest winner. Indiewire proclaimed Burning Cane to be the most exciting black film of 2019 so far. In his childhood, Phillip was first introduced to filmmaking as an actor, taking small roles in productions around New Orleans. This early exposure to working on sets ignited Phillip's desire to pursue the medium from behind the camera. Before high school, Phillip began writing, directing, shooting, and editing his own short films. During his high school years at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, Phillip solidified his technical foundation of filmmaking in their media arts program. In his junior year, Phillip began work on his first feature film Burning Cane. Burning Cane, starring Wendell Pierce (The Wire, Jack Ryan, Tréme, Suits, Clemency) and executive produced by Benh Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild), speaks on the rigid religious convictions that govern the black community in the rural south and the cyclical nature of destructive behavior. His most recent video installation titled Won't You Celebrate With Me premiered with Solange Knowles' creative agency Saint Heron at the end of his senior year of high school; the instillation is showcase of black female unity in an alternative future. His latest short film Nairobi, also made with Saint Heron, is about a Harlem-based family of francophone West-African immigrants. Nairobi will premiere on their platform in the Spring of 2019. Furthermore, Phillip is in post-production for his documentary about the Grammy-nominated jazz musician Jon Batiste titled The Vanguard: Days with Jon Batiste. Set release in late 2019 in tandem with Batiste's latest album, the film follows Batiste and the Stay Human Band from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to their six night run at the legendary Village Vanguard.

Today the college degree had such an allure that some successful (and presumably smart) people are willing to risk felony charges to help their children access it. Sure, there are prestigious school names that might open additional doors, but the pervasive college religion is mostly built on propaganda. Seth Hymes is a business & entrepreneur coach, a digital marketer, and a filmmaker. Twenty years ago he graduated from the famed NYU Film School and discovered it had adequately prepared him for a volatile career in America's rapidly expanding service industry. Eventually Seth embraced self-directed education and acquired a set of skills that consistently earn him a yearly six-figure salary, providing him tremendous professional satisfaction and security. Through this process, he became a passionate advocate for opting out of college; he produced a very thorough free resource simply called Skip College For Success. In addition to exposing college propaganda, it also provides an introduction to how to actually make money (without a degree) and to how young people can start living life on their own terms. Seth has also organized his professional and life lessons to teach young people how to get jobs in digital marketing without a college degree or any experience. His course has enabled many of his students to skip or drop out of college. You can see their stories on Seth's Instagram @thesethjared. Seth and I connected recently and I quickly realized that his work is well-aligned with our mission at School Sucks Project. This is the first of many conversations, but in this introduction we'll discuss the following topics: 1. Skip College For Success - what motivated Seth to create this free course - why college is failing so many young people - misleading data about college and why it is being spread - most compelling facts about why college isn't worth it - credential inflation - counseling people who are dealing with social or family pressures to go - the "skip college" strategy for people ages 15-23 2. High Income Skills - Seth's Digital Marketing Career Blueprint - why he chose to focus on this high income skill - training for a career instead of a degree - what do Seth's students frequently disclose about their prior college experience? 3. Foundational Mindset - why prioritize self-development over critical thinking? - anyone can be an autodidact? - why knowledge is not always power I'm also happy to announce that Seth's Digital Marketing Career Blueprint is the first addition to a School Sucks Project library of courses on high-income skills. If you're interested in learning more please help us out by following this link: Digital Marketing Career Blueprint Please Support School Sucks We do cool things! Thanks to your support. School Sucks is one of the longest running liberty-minded podcasts on the web, and the only one completely devoted to the issue of education (versus public school and college). Your support keeps the show going and growing, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering our work. Please help us continue to spread this important message further! Before you do anything, please bookmark and use this link for your Amazon shopping: Shop With Us One-Time Donation Options: Paypal/Venmo; Donate DASH Donate ETHEREUM Donate LITECOIN Donate BITCOIN Donate BITCOIN CASH Donate ZCASH Recurring Options: NEW! SubscribeStar Access our personal development bonus show, The Discomfort Zone, and lots of other irreverent and acerbic commentary you've never heard before. Support Us On PATREON Help incentivize our production! Pledge $1 per content item and access dozens of Patron only audios and videos. Join the A/V Club If you're looking for more School Sucks content, the A/V Club option grants you access to a bonus content section with 400+ hours of exclusive audio and video. If you are a regular consumer of our media, please consider making a monthly commitment by selecting the best option for you... A/V Club - Basic Access - $8.00/Month A/V Club - "Advanced" Access - $12.00/Month Sigma Sigma Pi - "Privileged" Access - $16.00/Month   Crypto Addresses: DASH; XcZfPP6GZGVo9VKViNBVJZja5JVxZDB229 ETHEREUM; 0x3c5504CE3401C028832173506fa30BD4db4b7D35 LITECOIN; LKNp24f5wwvZ2QzeDbvxXgBxyVwi1yXnu2 BITCOIN; 1KhwY836cfSGCK5aaGFv8Q7PHMgghFJn1U BITCOIN CASH 1AmqLVxjw3Lp9KT5ckfvsqfN2Hn3B1hCWS ZCASH; t1by1ZGJ63LoLSjXy27ooJtipf4wMr7qbu4

Fresh Perspective is a bi-weekly podcast where we talk about two films based on a movie related theme. One film that’s in the theatre and one film that’s streaming and/or out on DVD. Jeff Broitman, Rebecca Martin, and Christine Sellin host.   Episode 42 we talk part 2 of our Paul Schrader films theme, with "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters" (1985), guest Brad Strauss, co-host of The Directors Club Podcast.    Next we discuss our "Teacher and Student" movie theme, with Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman" (2018) and Dee Rees' "Mudbound (2017). Spike Lee was Dee Rees teacher at NYU Film School, and both films parallel each other and cover similar topics of racism in America. 

HFPA journalist Silvia Bizio met director-writer-producer Oliver Stone last month at his office in Los Angeles. In the middle of his busy day the Golden Globe winner and visionary looked back to the late 60s when he returned home from the Vietnam War, his studies at NYU Film School, and the trilogy of Vietnam War films that put him on the map (Platoon, Born on the 4th of July, and Heaven and Earth). He also talks about the history of America, working on JFK, his family, and the subjects of his recent projects.

DWR 047 SPECIAL GUEST Jacques Haitkin Part of Dream Warrior Review podcast series with Miq Strawn and Kurt Thomas.  Featuring Reviews of Horror and Science Fiction Films.Also Featuring Story Time with Miq.  ANOTHER GREAT GUEST!!!!! Every horror film buff will recognize the name Jacques Haitkin. He photographed the features A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), as well as Part II of that series and The Hidden, all considered to be classics of this genre. His imagination and skill at helping the director "put every dollar on the screen" has earned him an enviable reputation as a master craftsmen, one able to give the independent genre film the look of the high-budget blockbuster. He has worked with many of the top directors in this arena, most notably, Wes Craven, who Haitkin collaborated with on 3 projects. In the over 70 films and television movies Mr. Haitkin has D.P.'ed, he has worked with stars such as Melanie Griffith, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Eric Roberts, Mario Van Peebles, James Earl Jones, Lara Flynn Boyle, John Lovitz and Kathleen Quinlain - to mention only a few. He was the director of photography on Buried Alive (1990/II) (TV), the USA cable network feature debut of Frank Darabant, an Oscar-nominated director. Mr. Haitkin is a graduate of the NYU Film School and was awarded a fellowship in cinematography at the American Film Institute when he submitted along with director Martin Brest, their award-winning short, Hot Dogs for Gauguin (1972), which starred the then unknown actor Danny DeVito. Music By Charred Walls of the Damned Time Has Passed from Creatures Watching over the Dead   E-mail us at DreamWarriorReview@gmail.com or check us out on Twitter or Facebook @DWReview

HBO, Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, Oscar Nominated Director Whit Stillman, Cannes Directorial Winner Matt Ross, The Duplass Brothers, Chris Messina... these are just a few of Doug's esteemed collaborators. To most Cinematographers over the age of 40 being honest about their feelings, 33 year old Doug Emmett's prolific career would be the source of much envy and jealousy. But to sit down with Doug to talk shop and hear about his journey to his current place in the world of Film & TV, is to love him. Articulate and humble, Doug was uneasy about being interviewed for a podcast called 10,000 "No" s, as he feels like he's lived a charmed life. But, as with anyone in any field, Doug's path to success has been paved with patience, a willingness to fail, a lot of hard work and the ability to overcome the challenges that can sometimes be presented by prickly actors or a sunset that refuses to wait for a particular film or TV show to "get the shot". Doug's journey began early, when at the ripe age of 7, his mother offered to get him and SLR film camera if he took on extra chores to help out his father, who had just suffered a hernia. That led to a mother/son mentorship, where she taught him about lenses and F-stops, and inspired him to go out and shoot videos of neighborhood kids with his brother. A great teacher encouraged him to start a TV show in HS on a local access channel which eventually led him to NYU Film School. But through all of the learning and the success, Doug's mantra has been to serve the story, serve the project and serve the director... which, as of late, sometimes means himself: see his directorial debut of the episode titled The Internet in Season 1 of HBO's Room 104.   10,000 "No" s is available for streaming or download in the podcast section of iTunes (search Matthew Del Negro and then "subscribe" to 10,000 "No" s with Matthew Del Negro), or at: http://tenthousandnos.libsyn.com/website  

Todd Wiseman Jr. is a producer, director and the co-owner of NYC based production company Hayden 5. Having skill sets in both the creative and business aspects of the industry, Todd is that rare character who is equally comfortable and happy creating his own work or helping facilitate others. Having directed or produced works with screenings at Tribeca Film Festival and with big names such as Oscar Isaac, Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen, Todd is a true industry professional maximizing the advantages of Hayden 5’s indie-like approach to the craft. In the podcast we discuss how his time at NYU Film School helped set him on his path to owning a production company from an early age and how he navigated the early years. We also delve into how he balances his producing/directing mindsets and goals while managing big projects and talent.

This is the VIRAL series, and we’re looking closely at something that permeates most of our internet culture: viral content. Videos, memes, tweets, graphics, these can take over our online experience and change our minds, culture, elections, or just make us collectively laugh. Things that go viral on the internet can have real power.  Growing up in around the entertainment industry in Southern California and attending NYU Film School still didn't prepare Morgan Shanahan for the success she would find as a content creator. She wrote screenplays and commercials for years before turning to a more personal outlet. Her blog The 818 was a vulnerable look at marriage, motherhood, and mental health and drew her a large following.  Morgan's platform and talent opened an opportunity at the media behemoth Buzzfeed, where she's been the parenting editor and now parenting video producer for several years. The creative content she's making at Buzzfeed get tens of millions of views. In our conversation around the topic of VIRAL, Morgan and I discuss what it takes for something to get shared over and over, the types of content that work best, and what it means for the creator and for society.  Whether you're totally internet savvy or completely non-techy, this episode will be more relevant to your life than you may think. Read the full show notes here. Follow Smartest Person in the Room on Facebook and Instagram.

We speak with Mike Clelland about his research on strange owl encounters and the UFO phenomenon. He has been collecting stories and doing research on the strange connections in preparation for an upcoming book. We also speak to him a bit about his own personal experiences, which are fascinating.You can find some of what we will be talking about on his blog; hiddenexperience.blogspot.com. You can also read the long form essay he has on the owl phenomenon here.Mike, in his own words... "I was born in 1962 in the suburbs of Detroit. Even during my pre-kindergarten years I was a skilled illustrator, and most of what I would draw was goofy and cartoony. Curiously, the stuff I would draw in elementary school looks a lot like my drawing style now.I was deeply influenced by MAD magazine, and that is still evident in my work today. I need to thank Mort Drucker, Sergio Aregones and Jack Davis for shaping my style. I also need to thank R. Crumb, who I discovered a little bit later in life.In 1981 I moved to New York City, where I went to NYU Film School for one year. I was all too aware that I was a lousy student, and I dropped out and began working as a free-lance illustrator and art director for advertising agencies.In the winter of 1986/87 I spent the season as a ski bum in Jackson Hole Wyoming. This experience would make it very difficult to fully embrace my urban career when I returned to New York. I eventually moved out west permanently in 1991, and this move paralleled the advent of the fax machine and Federal Express. These revolutionary tools allowed me to do illustration work anywhere I wanted, and I was still dealing with clients back in The City. All of this became much easier with the internet.Once out west I began doing book illustrations and teaching for an outdoor school.It was around 2005 or so when I felt a sort of oppressive need to look into some odd life events, stories and memories that I had denied had any importance. Little by little I realized that I simply could no longer ignore those memories and their implications.The catalyzing event was a profoundly strange synchronicity involving a bottle of sunblock. From that point on, it felt like the floodgates were opened up.Let me also add that the initial years of my self exploration have not been easy. The act of trying to peer into my own unknown life events has been enormously challenging. I became a shaky recluse, locked in a spiraling tape loop of insecurity and self-doubt. Presently, things have been a little less difficult, but it's by no means easy. The act of digging like this is no simple undertaking, it's been hard work. The truth for me is that I simply have to go down this road, no matter what the consequences. It seems I am being pulled ever forward by some unknown force. This might be my own higher self, or it might be something interacting with me from outside my being, I truly don't know. What I do know is that this new chapter of my life has been profoundly interesting." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne Taylor is the producer/director of What on Earth? Inside the Crop Circle Mystery, and she joins Chrissie for the show this afternoon.  Suzanne is a graduate of NYU, has been an actress and stepped behind the camera in 2002 as the Executive Producer of the feature documentary, Crop Circles: The Quest for Truth. Mighty Companions is a non-profit Suzanne founded that is dedicated to consciousness expansion and as a result her L.A. home has become a gathering place for forward thinking activists. 646-378-0378 is the number to call to listen to the LIVE program via telephone.  http://CropCircleMovie.com

Transmedia storytelling is a hot topic. It's a form of storytelling where multiple platforms tie together to tell a common story. It has been heralded as "a new storytelling form that is native to networked digital content and communication channels." UCS professor Henry Jenkins coined the term transmedia storytelling, and defines it as representing: "...a process where integral elements of a fiction get dispersed systematically across multiple delivery channels for the purpose of creating a unified and coordinated entertainment experience..." There's many examples of transmedia, with projects around novels, TV shows, videogames, music and movies as well as a few examples in the corporate and executive communications space. The more elaborate of these can involve the expense of year-long "teaser" campaigns for movies, or mass-participation alternate reality games. However, transmedia storytelling can be a low-cost re-purposing existing video and audio digital content for multiple distribution channels. This might put your video used at trade show presentation on a massive screen into a format suitable for a laptop or smart phone. But it's not just changing the aspect ratio and being done. It's thinking of savvy ways to fracture a coherent story into pieces while keeping a core theme alive in different media. It's weaving the storytellers magic in the digital age. I'm just starting to learn about transmedia storytelling, but the impression I've got is that it is evolving rapidly and, if it delivers on even a part of the promise, will be a VERY BIG DEAL. Paul M. Wood: Transmedia Storyteller I recently met with one of the more savvy transmedia storytellers in Silicon Valley. Paul M. Wood is a principal in the boutique communications firm AE35 Media. Paul is a commercial and independent film director who grew up in a creative family. His father was an artist and his mother a musician. He studied at NYU Film School and has knocked around the tech industry. After a decade making niche-busting films for Fortune 500 companies such as Cisco Systems, Paul is now calling upon his diverse background as both visual artist and technologist to bring storytelling into the twenty-first century by producing tales which cross not only genres but platforms and delivery systems as well. AE35 Media believe that the days of executive communications managers creating a message and pushing out to the world as a scripted speech for a corporate big-wig to deliver once with the hope that it was clever or engaging enough to be noticed are over. Things have changed. We’ve gone from being a world where information is pushed out to the masses, to become one where the information is now pulled in by individuals. The tech industry knows this applies to their products, not too many yet realize it might equally apply to their corporate spokespeople. While information itself is shared, the act of acquiring it is now solitary and intimate. Appealing to ONE large mass of people is one thing. It’s an auditorium filled will people listening to your CEO deliver a keynote. It’s an event, managed by the event production team. However, appealing to MILLIONS of individuals and having them own your brand or message as much as you do? Well that’s no longer a mere event. That’s a universe and within it the possibilities are limitless -- this is the promise of transmedia storytelling. To hear Paul discuss the potential of transmedia storytelling and how he sees it as a natural extension of his video production skills, click on the podcast icon below.

Alexandra Bruce, publisher, author, and filmmaker, launched her new alternative science and whistleblowing website, ForbiddenKnowledgeTV.com last October. In that short time, the site has risen to the top percentiles of US web traffic with 153,000 unique visits per month, demonstrating the power of the huge index of investigative, informative and enlightening videos. She has a degree in Semiotics ( the study of signs and symbols) and studied film production at the Sorbonne in Paris, and NYU Film School.  All 6 of her books can be found on Amazon, including their bestseller list. Alexandra will be talking on various subjects surrounding her videos, from archaelogy to UFOs, quantum physics to hidden conspiracies, ancient pyramids and suppressed technologies, to name a few. This will be a great show, so join us!