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Actor Asher Grodman Interview | The Brett Allan Show | Playing 'Trevor' on 'Ghosts' CBS. SPOILER-FREE WATCH HERE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCKlp-qZeS4&t=182s Connect with us on our website for more amazing conversations! www.brettallanshow.com Have you got some feedback? Let us know! openmicguest@gmail.com Follow us on social media! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebrettallanshow Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brettallanshow/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrettAllanShow/videos LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-allan-009458168/ Support the show! VENMO @-Brett-Allan-7 Cash App @brettallanshow74  Asher Grodman is an actor, director, writer and producer who has worked across all mediums and currently stars as Trevor on the CBS hit comedy Ghosts. Other recent television appearances include Succession (HBO), Chicago Med (NBC), House of Cards(Netflix), Elementary (CBS) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(NBC). He's worked extensively in independent film and theater across the country including the title role of Amadeus at South Coast Rep. Asher Grodman is also an award winning filmmaker. He wrote and directed the viral Jacksonville Jaguars 2023 Schedule Release (Webby Award for Best Scripted Video) - a mockumentary about the NFL being scripted. His short film The Train starring Academy Award Winner Eli Wallach, was featured in over 25 festivals and won numerous honors including recognitions for Best Film at the Cleveland International Film Festival and the Sedona International Film Festival.  Asher holds a MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and a BA in Film and English from Columbia University in New York. He also teaches acting in the Hunter College Theater Department and previously to the inmates at Rikers Island.  https://www.ashergrodman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaotic Change: Embracing Chaos to Drive Innovation and Growth by Nicholas Webb ABOUT THE BOOK: Chaotic Change is designed to be a comprehensive guide for leaders, innovators, and change-makers navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape.  Through personal anecdotes, case studies, and practical strategies, this book provides a roadmap for managing chaotic change—a process that drives and sustains innovation.  From grasping the dynamics of strategic excellence to fostering a culture of happiness and clarity within organizations, each section builds on the next, offering a holistic approach to change management.  Get started on this journey, equipped with the knowledge, tools, and mindset to thrive amidst chaotic change. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Nicholas Webb is a best-selling author, a keynote speaker on innovation, healthcare, future trends, and customer experience, and the CEO of LeaderLogic a management consulting firm that works with some of the top brands in the world.   Nicholas began his career as a technologist creating award-winning innovations in healthcare, consumer, and industrial technologies. He has been awarded over 40 Patents by the U.S. Patent Office for various technologies.  Nick's books include What Customers Crave: How to Create Relevant and Memorable Experiences at Every Touchpoint, The Innovation Mandate: The Growth Secrets of the Best Organizations in the World, What Customers Hate: Drive Fast and Scalable Growth by Eliminating the Things that Drive Business Away, and Happy Work: How To Create A Culture Of Happiness, all of which have been featured on The Marketing Book Podcast.   Nick is also the Producer and Host of the Award-winning Documentary Film, “The Healthcare Cure”, which was released in 2021 and won the Sedona International Film Festival's “Audience Choice Award” for Most Impactful Film. And, interesting fact – Nick Webb and the host of The Marketing Book Podcast are both extremely proud parents of paramedics! Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/chaotic-change-nick-webb

Joe Chvala has created over 30 original works for the stage that have toured from New York to Paris and from Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival to Litle Falls, MN. He is the founder and artistic director of the highly acclaimed percussive dance company, Flying Foot Forum. Articles and reviews of his work have appeared in national and international magazines and newspapers including the New York Times, La Monde, the Chicago Tribune, Dance Magazine, and the Village Voice. The range of his work has been described as "somewhere between Sammy Davis, Jr. and Samuel Becket" and has earned such accolades as "Fred Astaire on acid" and "the Agnes DeMille of the tap." Chvala has also choreographed, directed, and/or been commissioned to create new work for a variety of venues including the Walker Art Center, The Ordway Center, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The Guthrie Theater, the Minnesota Opera, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, The Children's Theatre Company (to name a few). He has received Ivey and Minnesota SAGE Awards for theater and dance, as well as numerous other awards, fellowships, and grants from organizations including the National Endowment for the Arts, Minnesota State Arts Board, Target, and McKnight Foundation. Chvala also choreographs and directs dance for films. His first short film, COOKAPHONY, has been chosen as an official selection at 14 film festivals, winning four awards at various festivals including Paris Short Film Festival, Sedona International Film Festival, Vasteras International Film Festival (Sweden) and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Internatonal Film Festval.

Step 1. Listen to this episode.Step 2. Buy passes to the Sedona International Film Festival (https://sedonafilmfestival.com/)Step 3. Buy plane tickets, train tickets...BUS tickets?! to Sedona.Step 4. Watch A FANTASTIC RELATIONSHIP on February 25th, the film's world premiere.I'm joined today by the film's director, writer, actor, comedian, former YouTube star, man of infamy, not obscurity, relative or otherwise, Bridge Stuart.In this episode, we talk about:01:38 Intro/The Concept Of Anticipatory Jokes & Laughter02:58 The World Premiere at Sedona International Film Festival On February 25, 2024...In A Theater!03:15 Early Career and Journey Towards Filmmaking (this part of the conversation refers to the very complimentary article by Simon Owens on Bridge https://simonowens.medium.com/its-impossible-to-reverse-engineer-bridge-stuart-s-sketch-comedy-videos-23caa88c5964)05:46 Discovering His Talent for Comedy06:40 Discussing Putting A Joke Early On To See If The Audience Is With You (this was an idea pointed out by Matthew Robinson https://www.firstgopod.com/vault/matthew-s-robinson)08:03 Crafting Moments of Comedy Payoff08:35 How Did A FANTASTIC RELATIONSHIP Came To Be?11:30 The Goal of A FANTASTIC RELATIONSHIP13:54 How Should You Decide On Including Contemporary Jokes?15:25 Timeline and Festival Strategy18:16 Tricks For Low Budget Indie Films18:40 The Sedona International Film Festival, a filmmakers' film festival20:30 How Do You Make The Decision To Act In Your Own Indie Film?23:42 Is It Harder For Someone To Direct And Act Without Writing The Script?24:35 The State of Comedy in Indie Film26:57 Expanding into Different Genres; Are We Going To See a Bridge Stuart Horror Film? (Yes, we are.)28:11 The Pigeonholing of Indie Directors29:58 Focus on Writing and Directing31:32 Bridge's Upcoming Projects33:45 Indie Film Highlight: Jim Cummings (Follow Jim https://www.instagram.com/jimmycthatsme/?hl=en); Danny Madden (Follow Danny https://www.instagram.com/stuffbydanny/)36:29 Close/Time To Fly To Sedona To Watch A FANTASTIC RELATIONSHIPLinks:Follow Bridge On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bridgeofstuart/?hl=en); X (https://twitter.com/BridgeofStuart); YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/BridgeStuart)Conversation With Patrick Schweiss, executive director of the Sedona International Film Festival Season 1, Episode 21 (https://www.firstgopod.com/vault/patrick-schweiss)Follow The Sedona International Film Festival (https://sedonafilmfestival.com/)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

Today on Too Opinionated we talk with director Tommy Stovall and producer Mark Sterling about their new film Condition of Return. The drama, directed by Tommy Stovall from a script by John Spare, stars AnnaLynne McCord (68 Kill, 90210), Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, God's Not Dead), Natasha Henstridge (Species, Diggstown), and James Russo (Django Unchained, Not a Stranger). At the heart of Condition of Return is a question: what happens if you get what you wished for? As Eve explores the answer, she encounters supernatural elements that are grounded in realism. The Devil, with whom Eve makes a deal to reclaim her life, is disguised as an actual person, as is God. The supernatural is implied, allowing viewers to find their own meaning and answers to the film's questions. Much of the enthusiastic reception to Condition of Return at the 2023 Sedona International Film Festival centered on the work of McCord and Cain, who plays psychoanalyst Dr. Donald Thomas. In a police station breakroom, Dr. Thomas interviews Eve, trying to determine her fitness to stand trial. Each manipulates the other into revealing their secrets, scenes that were praised for their tension and subtlety. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

I talk with Patrick Schweiss, executive director of the Sedona International Film Festival. If you can listen to this podcast and not up and make a film specifically so you can apply to Sedona, let me know how you did it. In our conversation, Patrick outlines how the Festival treats its filmmakers like celebrities, what you should have for your festival strategy, what he thinks of hybrid festivals, and what the future of the Sedona Film Festival looks like.When Patrick took the festival over, it was bankrupt. It can't be any further away from that now in terms of vitality and importance in celebrating the creators of independent film. Links:Sedona International Film Festival (https://sedonafilmfestival.com/)Film Freeway Account: https://filmfreeway.com/SedonaInternationalFilmFestivalSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/donations

Commercial & documentary filmmaker Marko Roth has the soul of a storyteller—there's a depth of heart he brings to every conversation, and that depth shows itself in his canon of work. His short film Masque-19, a devastating story reflecting the increase in domestic abuse cases during the pandemic, was shortlisted at YDA Cannes Lions and won for Best International Short at the Sedona International Film Festival. He is also one-third of experimental audio visual group Touring, which will be doing its first installation at a major museum in Munich this coming summer. Born and raised in the suburbs of Frankfurt (where he still is today), Marko was a quiet and shy child who had many passions: all the sports, diving, and James Bond movies. His father was an engineer who frequently traveled, and his mother was a pharmacist—they met at 15-years-old and are still married to this day. Preparing him and his brother for the world was something his father took seriously, and instilling an entrepreneurial sense in them was what his mother taught them young. He first discovered filmmaking at 16-years-old, while on a high school exchange in Montreal. Buying his first camera once back in Germany, he began freelancing for a local radio station and the nightlife scene, before taking on an internship at a commercial film company in Hamburg where he learned the technical, while working on projects with Google, NGOs, and more. Freelance, though, called him back. In his early 20s, he was hired by a German travel agency to document his adventures around the world, from South Africa and Nepal to Greece and Morocco. Marko is now in the next phase of his creative path, with both his filmmaking and his foray into music with Touring. In this conversation, we explore growing up with career-driven parents; the different expressions of love in a family; how to stay humane in the commercial filmmaking industry grind; his creative process and blending the commercial & documentary worlds in his film style; the three years he spent traveling the world and what he learned for himself; how his new project Touring blends music and storytelling; advice for budding film directors; what he's most proud of about his own journey; and much more.[TIMESTAMPS]6:10 - Growing up9:43 - What his parents are like19:42 - Observing the world as a child24:25 - His chapter in Canada27:09 - Creating his own directing style37:18 - What traveling and filming abroad taught him 39:47 - His creative process for commercial vs. scripted work40:21 - How he forms stories 43:43 - His advice for those wanting to become a film director 51:08 - How he started Touring with his friends52:22 - The filmmaker's flow  58:05 - What is exciting him in the film industry right now01:00:19 - What is he most proud of about his own evolution 01:02:04 - Final question[TODAY'S SPONSORS]Before Company: https://beforecompany.com/discount/CRAFT10 - get 10% off your entire order; one-time use per customer; no expiry dateotō healing: https://www.instagram.com/otohealing/ - email otohealing at gmail.com to get 10% off your initial sound therapy session

You'll hear all sorts of strong voices on today's episode with playwright Neal Adelman weighing in on his flash play, “Ricky Jay Meets Pain,” read by Tahmus Rounds and Ben Bergstrom. Expo editor Jessica June Rowe joins us for the interview portion as we delve into humor, pain, and submitting fearlessly. Read along at: http://expositionreview.com/flash-405/ricky-jay-meets-pain/ About the Reader: Neal Adelman was born and raised in Fort Worth, TX. His plays, screenplays, and short stories have been published, produced and--as Neal likes to put it--received some very cool recognition. His full length play PONTIACS received the KCACTF Mark Twain Award, and his short film, TARRANT COUNTY, was invited to the 2019 Sedona International Film Festival and the 2019 Grove Film Festival in Jersey City. Recently, his brand new full length play LARRY'S HOME FOR WAYWARD MEN had a staged re ading with Tantrum Easy Theatre Co. in NYC, and even more recently, he has been told that the editors just ‘locked picture' on TRUCK FISHING IN AMERICA, a short film which he wrote, produced, scored, and acted in. When he's not writing, he's either fishing or playing in yet another shitty rock band. Currently, he lives, writes, works, plays, and loves in Las Cruces, NM. Links from the Podcast: Blue Contest Winners: http://expositionreview.com/2017/10/flash-405-august-2017-blue-winners/ Angels Flight Literary West: http://aflwmag.com/ Flash 405 House Party Call for Submissions: http://expositionreview.com/2021/08/call-for-entries-flash-405-august-2021-house-party/ A Very Special Episode: On Literary Identity and Responsibility with Mia Nakaji Monnier and Christopher Gonzalez: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/very-special-episode-on-literary-identity-responsibility/id1524722752?i=1000505887931 Thank you to Mitchell Evenson for intro and outro music, and the generous donations from our supporters that allow us to pay our authors. Exposition Review is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Help us spread the word! Please download, review, and subscribe to Transposition. Associate Producer: Mitchell Evenson Intro Music by Mitchell Evenson Hosted by Laura Rensing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/exposition-review/support

How do you convince risk adverse people to fund your film? Some filmmakers go as far as actually shooting a short to use as a proof of concept, In this episode, Leslie and Veronika talk about the best ways to advance your career in film like choosing between big film festivals vs. targeted film festivals, how to work with kids on set, finding the right collaborators, putting story and characters first, how to utilize your editor, the necessity of a script supervisor and much more.Veronika Kurz is an award-winning director whose work spans a wide variety of genres, and has screened at festivals worldwide. With a background in technical film production, Veronika delivers story-driven, cinematic products with a feature film feel.In 2017, she successfully pitched her short comedy, 20 MINUTES TO LIFE, at that year's Whistler Film Festival, winning funding from the MPPIA Short Film Award.The film went on to win Best Short Film at the LA Femme Film Festival and 1st Place Comedy Short Shorts at Just For Laughs NorthWest.20 MINUTES TO LIFE is now available to watch in Canada on Super Channel Fuse.Her dance film, FLOW (starring Ballet BC dancer Livona Ellis) premiered at the 2019 Sedona International Film Festival to two sold-out audiences and went on to play at several international festivals.Veronika has a passion for creative storytelling and loves working collaboratively to bring great ideas to life. Through her work, Veronika aims to inspire, entertain, and move her audiences.

As mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NckTgsBsrKEAuthor Mindy Aloff shares stories from her  book Hippo in a Tutu: Dancing in Disney Animation along with screening brief film excerpts that illustrate the evolution of dance used in Disney animation from the 1930s to 1950s. Joined by Marge Champion, who is interviewed for Hippo in a Tutu and was the dancer and live model for both Snow White and the Hippopotamus Ballerina in Fantasia. Moderated by Jacob's Pillow Director of Preservation Norton Owen. Watch the award-winning short film, Keep Dancing. (https://vimeo.com/153283760) "Singularly endearing!" - The New York Times"Keep Dancing is a testament to the vitality of existence." - Slash Film"Elegant gem of a film" - City Arts"Enchantingly inspiring film!" - BackstageAfter celebrated careers, legendary dancers Marge Champion and Donald Saddler became friends while performing together in the Broadway show Follies in 2001. When the show closed, they decided to rent a private studio together, and they have been choreographing and rehearsing original dances ever since. At age 90, they continue to pursue their passion for life through their love and mastery of dance. Keep Dancing seamlessly blends nine decades of archival film and photographs with present-day footage to tell a story through dance of the passing of time and the process of aging.Official Selection at South by Southwest, Dance on Camera at Lincoln Center, Silverdocs, Sedona International Film Festival and over 25 other international film festivals. Nominated for the IDA Short Documentary of the Year Award.

Sedona, Arizona is known as a wonderful vacation destination, whether you go hiking among the glorious red rocks, visit the art galleries or take in a movie at the Sedona International Film Festival.  Imagine retiring there!  Sedona was featured in the March/April 2020 issue of Where to Retire Magazine as one of the “8 Cities for Hikers and Walkers.” A photograph of Sedona is used as the cover of the issue. https://visitsedona.com/blog/sedona-featured-on-cover-of-where-to-retire-magazine/#:~:text=Sedona%2C%20AZ%2C%20has%20been%20selected,people%20with%20retirement%20relocation%20decisions.   Bob and Irene Peake left suburban Long Island, New York for the alluring climate of Sedona, Arizona and have no regrets. Bob discusses both the beauty of the scenery and the people of Sedona

Nathan’s Kingdom is a dark fantasy, coming-of-age drama about a young autistic man (Nathan) struggling to survive life’s hardships with his teenage opiate-addicted sister (Laura). When Social Services threatens to upend their lives, Nathan flees and takes his sister on a dangerous, other-worldly journey fraught with monsters, mythical wars and underground civilizations — in the hopes of finding a kingdom with the potential to transform both their lives forever. nathanskingdom.com Olicer Muñoz- - A proud bilingual (Spanish) and Orange County (CA) native, Olicer Muñoz earned his M.F.A. in directing from the prestigious American Film Institute (AFI) in Los Angeles. With 15 years professional Filmmaking experience and through his recent narrative feature film – Nathan’s Kingdom, Olicer is empowering diverse audiences around the world. Currently, Olicer is developing and directing high-concept, unlikely hero, Sci-Fi / Fantasy storylines, and is integrating cutting edge CGI. Emily Beach- - Known for her films, Between the Miles, The Strangeness You Feel and The Bus Ride, Emily Beach has been making movies since 2006. She received a B.A. in Communication Studies from CSU Long Beach. Thereafter, she immersed herself into the local indie film community and interned at Filmmakers Alliance. It became the formative foundation of her career as a filmmaker. She went on to produce several award-winning ?lms that have screened at film festivals all over the world. Emily’s entrepreneurial frame of mind and collaborative attitude led her to be a successful independent film producer dedicated to making authentically original cinema. Madison Ford- - Madison Ford is a storyteller. As a professional actor and writer, she has mastered page and screen in an effort to learn more about humanity. Ford was raised in a small town on the outskirts of the Dallas/Fort-Worth airport. Her first book was entitled "Kitty's First Trip", published by her 4th grade class. It follows an inexperienced flyer of the feline variety as she navigates travel during the holiday season. She still thinks it could use a few edits. During her acting career, Ford has trained with Terry Schreiber, Cathryn Sullivan, and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, among other esteemed studios. Her performance history includes work in film, television, radio, theater, voice-over, and stand-up comedy. Her most recent film project, "Nathan's Kingdom," received "The Heart of the Festival" award at the Sedona International Film Festival. She is represented by Red Letter Entertainment. Jacob Lince- - Jacob was diagnosed with high-functioning autism when he was 3 years old and with the help of a lot of people, including the Culver City school system, he graduated from high school and is currently attending WLA College while pursuing his acting career. Jacob joined the Performing Arts Studio West (PASW) in Inglewood, which provides an environment where adults with developmental disabilities participate in a performing arts curriculum. It was here that he was discovered by Olicer Muñoz, the writer/director of Nathan’s Kingdom.

On this week's episode, we take the show on the road and travel into the heart of the vortex in red rock country, to beautiful Sedona! We sit down with filmmaker Ryan O'Leary and discuss his short film "The Lost Weekend", which has been accepted as a part of the official selection of this year's Sedona International Film Festival. Instagram: @thebloodymess Twitter: @thebloodymess Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.oleary.944 Ryan O'Leary's Soon-to-be-Revamped Website: http://ryanolearyfilms.com/ Ryan's Feature Film "The Backseat" Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Backseat-Allyson-Reilly/dp/B072WBKPMQ Us: @theneoncodex @mikevivace @thesamsarastudios @21stcenturyunderground

A stubborn teenager is sent to Nigeria by his mother in order to learn where he's from. Desperate to leave he gets tangled up with his cousin's scam business. Sharp, dramatic, and entirely engrossing, "Nigerian Prince" is a brilliant film and one of our top picks from the Sedona International Film Festival. Never miss a review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!

Gabriel is a drummer with bipolar disorder. Christoper has Asperger's. Together they create a hilarious and heartwarming story about finding the person who balances you. "The Drummer and the Keeper" is our top film from the Sedona International Film Festival and is well worth seeing. Never miss a review by subscribing. We're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and right here on Soundcloud. We're also at WhiskeyandPopcorn.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Search for Whiskey and Popcorn!

My guest for this episode is . . . Myss Miranda Walters! Myss Miranda recently had her documentary about the life and art of Curt Walters entitled “Painting the Air” premiere at the Sedona International Film Festival to rave reviews! See this episode and all the rest at http://KensThinkTank.com Support the show (http://kensthinktank.com/)

The crazy snow storm that dumped massive amounts of snow on NM and AZ last weekend kept me from making this trip as planned last Friday – so I’m making the trip on Sunday after the Mayor’s Ball on Saturday night. The Sedona International Film Festival started last weekend, and I'm headed down to watch a very special film. I'm on the way to a viewing of a brand new documentary on the life of artist, Curt Walters. The film will play during the festival, then I’m off to the party afterwards, and stay with Curt for the weekend. Who is Curt Walters? Check out Season 1, Episode 7 of Ken's Think Tank at http://KensThinkTank.com Support the show (https://KenCollinsMarketing.com)

The Sedona International Film Festival starts this weekend, and I'm headed down to watch a very special film. I'm on the way to a private viewing of a brand new documentary on the life of artist, Curt Walters. The film will play during the festival, but I'll be at the private viewing, the party afterwards, and stay with Curt for the weekend. Who is Curt Walters? Check out Season 1, Episode 7 of Ken's Think Tank at http://KensThinkTank.comSupport the show (https://KenCollinsMarketing.com)

Gary and Roscoe welcome to The Booth stage and film actor, director, writer and producer Paul Stroili, recently relocated back to Chicago from Los Angeles. Paul's wit, charm and remarkable storytelling make him one of our most hilarious guests to date. See Paul's full bio here. Paul previously co-hosted an entertainment talk radio show in Los Angeles called "State of the Arts" with Michael Sterling, and is pretty savvy behind the mic, as you'll hear. He tells about some of the iconic guests they had on the show, including Carol Channing, Russ Tamblyn and George Chakiris. Roscoe takes us through his latest Cinecon Classic Film Festival adventures, seeing rarely or never-seen films in Hollywood in the course of 5 days over Labor Day weekend. From Carl Laemmle's King of Jazz, to vintage Spencer Tracy, to meeting legendary film actress Marsha Hunt, it sounds like Roscoe had another great year at Cinecon sitting in the dark with friends. Paul's latest project is a new production of the audience-interactive theatre piece Tony n' Tina's Wedding here in Chicago. Paul was in the original Chicago production back in the 90's. When the producers heard he was moving back, they tapped him to direct the remount. This time the ceremony will be held in a real church, and attendees will then make their way 2 blocks to the reception site. Paul says the cast is full of "brilliant improvisors who are also great actors." If you've never experienced Tony n' Tina's "special day", do yourself a favor and get a group together and go. And don't forget to bring a few dollar bills! This show is all about one of our favorite things: Audience Participation. The VIP experience includes ringside seats and surprises. We will be checking that out for sure. We discuss film acting and screenwriting, and dig into The Beating, which Paul wrote and stars in. This terrific short film is a nail-biting, intense drama with a twist. The Beating tells the story of the lengths to which one father will go to end a nightmarish problem of bullying at his son’s school. The Beating premiered at the 2014 Sedona International Film Festival, as well as being an Official Selection at the San Diego Film Festival, the San Jose International Short Film Festival, The Bel Air Film Festival and The College Town Film Festival with screenings and lectures at Penn State and Ohio University. In addition, the script of the film has been used as an instructional tool at Columbia College in their course of study on short filmmaking. You can view the full film here, or by going to Paul's website at www.paulstroili.com. Go to the IMDb entry at this site. Paul is working on development for a feature film he hopes to make this spring. The screenplay is an adaptation of a play called Wake, by Carey Crim. We can't wait to follow this story! Gary asks Paul about his most prized possession - two theatre seats from Grauman's Chinese Theatre from the 1950's that he has restored to mint condition, including burgundy mohair reupholstering and a custom-made platform designed to the same rake specs as the theatre floor. His description of the process of restoring them is priceless. It's been said that "to visit Los Angeles and not see the Chinese Theatre is like visiting China and not seeing the Great Wall". Grauman's opulent, awe-inspiring presence and history has been a cornerstone of Hollywood for over 75 years. These seats were apparently installed in 1953 for the opening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. A photo of these magnificent treasures can be seen in our featured image this week. Paul's one-man autobiographical show Straight Up With A Twist, in which he coined the term Renaissance Geek long before metrosexual became part of our lexicon, enjoyed over 1,400 performances nationwide, including a twice extended off-Broadway run. He was nominated for an Ovation Award for Best Solo Performance and an LA Weekly Award for this work.

Dale Griffiths Stamos is an award-winning playwright, Emmy nominated writer, screenwriter and writing teacher and consultant. Her full-length and short plays have been produced in the United States and abroad. Her short film, Match Made has been an official selection in four festivals, winning Audience Award twice. Her recently completed short film Lost Music appeared at Cinema at the Edge Film Festival in July 2014, and received their jury award for short. It is also an official selection of the Sedona International Film Festival and the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival. Her feature screenplay, One White Crow, adapted from her award-winning play, is an official selection of The New Hope Film Festi [...]