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In this episode of No Film School, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmakers Sarah Mokh, Steven Cedars, Benji Kleiman, and Imran J. Khan to discuss navigating the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival. With insights from seasoned festival veterans, this episode offers practical advice and candid reflections on how to make the most of a festival experience, whether you're a first-timer or a returning filmmaker. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guests discuss: The importance of preparation before attending a festival and knowing how to pitch yourself and your project. How to pace yourself and avoid burnout over the course of a week-long festival. The value of publicists in boosting your film's visibility and managing PR. Stories and lessons from navigating previous festivals, including Sundance and SXSW. Audience engagement strategies to make your screenings successful. Memorable Quotes: Steven Cedars: “South by Southwest is the most fun film festival in the entire world… It's your first time, and it'll be your only first time here.” (25:02) Imran J. Khan: “Any movie, even a feature, is still kind of just an audition for another thing… You have to figure out what's next and be ready to talk about it.” (17:10) Benji Kleiman: “You need to have some talking points ready—what do you want people to say about your movie? That's what's going to make it into print.” (41:10) Guests: Sarah Mokh: Filmmaker behind Cigarettes, premiering in the SXSW Independent Pilot Competition. Steven Cedars: Co-director of Snatchers, a horror-comedy that premiered at SXSW. Benji Kleiman: Co-director of Snatchers and veteran of multiple SXSW screenings. Imran J. Khan: Director of Mustache, winner of the SXSW Audience Award. Resources: SXSW Film Festival Lineup Follow I Really Love My Husband: Instagram Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winner of the 2023 SXSW Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature Dan Covert's GEOFF MCFETRIDGE: DRAWING A LIFE focuses on one of the most prolific artists of his time, Geoff McFetridge, an artist who has undoubtedly influenced the way the world looks. His art is everywhere—on your Apple watch, in countless galleries around the world, in title designs for films by Sofia Coppola and Spike Jonze, and in collaborations with Nike, Hermès, Warby Parker, and more. The antithesis of the archetypal artist fueled by drugs, alcohol, and chaos, what sets the prodigious McFetridge apart is his obsessive quest to balance family with a creative life. In GEOFF MCFETRIDGE: DRAWING A LIFE, director and fellow artist Dan Covert offers unprecedented access into Geoff's multifaceted world, painting an intimate portrait of a man guided by intention and authenticity. Director and Producer Dan Covert joins us for a conversation on what initially drew him to McFetridge's work, how working with Executive Producer Spike Jonze impacted the final cut, getting to know McFetridge beyond his art, and his own background as an artist and graphic designer. For more go to: drawingalifefilm.com Drawing a Life is now available on VOD

Grab your popcorn, Milk Duds, and RC Cola (that'll be $42.75, please), and join us in the back of theatre. We promise not to put the moves on you...we're here to watch the movie. Let's take it slow and see where this goes. Oh, sorry, got lost in the moment. This week, we discuss some of our favorite music documentaries, and celebrate one of the latest additions to the canon of great "rock docs"- Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young & Pavement. Joining us for this discussion of Citizen Kane-esque proportions is Louder Than You Think's Director, Jed. I Rosenberg and Co-Producer Brian Thalken. Louder Than You Think, a 2023 SXSW Audience Award winner, is an up-close cinematic walkabout through the life of Gary Young (May 3, 1953 - August 17, 2023), the original (and highly unlikely) drummer of indie rock royalty Pavement. His booze and drugs-fueled antics (on-stage handstands, gifting vegetables to fans) and haphazard production methods (accidentally helping launch the lo-fi aesthetic) were both a driving force of the band's early rise and the cause of his eventual crash landing. Leaving a wake of joy and/or destruction at every turn, Gary teeters the thin line between free-form self-expression and chaotic self-destruction. With its inventive use of marionette sequences and featuring revelatory archival footage, Louder Than You Think is equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking and human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your popcorn, Milk Duds, and RC Cola (that'll be $42.75, please), and join us in the back of theatre. We promise not to put the moves on you...we're here to watch the movie. Let's take it slow and see where this goes. Oh, sorry, got lost in the moment. This week, we discuss some of our favorite music documentaries, and celebrate one of the latest additions to the canon of great "rock docs"- Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young & Pavement. Joining us for this discussion of Citizen Kane-esque proportions is Louder Than You Think's Director, Jed. I Rosenberg and Co-Producer Brian Thalken. Louder Than You Think, a 2023 SXSW Audience Award winner, is an up-close cinematic walkabout through the life of Gary Young (May 3, 1953 - August 17, 2023), the original (and highly unlikely) drummer of indie rock royalty Pavement. His booze and drugs-fueled antics (on-stage handstands, gifting vegetables to fans) and haphazard production methods (accidentally helping launch the lo-fi aesthetic) were both a driving force of the band's early rise and the cause of his eventual crash landing. Leaving a wake of joy and/or destruction at every turn, Gary teeters the thin line between free-form self-expression and chaotic self-destruction. With its inventive use of marionette sequences and featuring revelatory archival footage, Louder Than You Think is equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking and human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we talk with Katie Graham and Andrew Matthews, the filmmaking duo behind the SXSW Audience Award-winning feature film ZERO CHARISMA. Join us as we talk tabletop gaming, nerd culture, the overseas market's love of weddings and babies, and casting from your gut, despite everyone telling you not to.

According to UCLA's Williams Institute, there are over 8 million LGBTQIA+ employees living in the United States. Tragically, nearly half of these employees have endured unfair treatment on the job at some point in their careers, with 57% of this unfair treatment motivated by religious beliefs. These experiences of discrimination are amplified for LGBTQIA+ people who are BIPOC, transgender, and those who live at these intersections.   Given these harsh realities, it's no surprise 50% of LGBTQIA+ employees are not out to their current supervisor, and 26% are not out to anyone on the job. Covering the things that are most precious to who we are compromises our sense of safety and erodes interpersonal trust at work. Exacerbating these barriers, is a renewed anti-LGBTQIA+ legislative campaign attempting to erode the limited rights secured over the past few decades, most acutely targeting transgender and gender expansive people.   If you are committed to advancing your organization's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) commitments and want to do more for you LGBTQIA+ colleagues during these chilling times, the conversation you're about to hear was created for you. During this conversation, Fiona Dawson provides an opportunity to build more solidarity within & beyond LGBTQIA+ communities, including workplace employee resource groups (ERGs).   Fiona is an Emmy®-nominated and award-winning filmmaker. She's a proud bisexual, cisgender, immigrant woman from the LGBTQIA+ community, and she is the founder and director of Free Lion Productions, where she and her team create content to make diversity, equity, and inclusion programs work. She has received many notable awards including President Obama's LGBT Artist Champion of Change for her Emmy®-nominated short, Transgender, at War and in Love, and the 2018 SXSW Audience Award for her documentary, TransMilitary.   Together, our conversation supports DEIB professionals, along with other inclusive leaders, build stronger and psychologically safer teams across differences. Listeners like you will gain a deeper appreciation of the many dynamic cultures that exist within LGBTQIA+ communities, including workplace employee resource groups (ERGs). Topics explored include:   -Fiona's bestselling book, Are Bisexuals Just Greedy? Animated Answers for All People Who Simply Want to Understand the Spectrum of Being LGBTQ+ -Learning how to engage the silent majority within the LGBTQIA+ community -Recognizing the power of LGBTQIA+ solidarity within ERGs and what gets in the way -Fiona's vision for the future of work   Savor this insightful talk, and if you're looking for more ways to connect with inspiring leaders like Fiona, be sure to join the Belonging Membership Community – a community of leaders committed to advancing their DEIB goals while practicing community care. Members have the unique opportunity to engage with our guests 1:1 after our podcast recordings where they can participate in a private Q&A session with our guest.   To learn more about the Belonging Membership Community, please visit: www.belongingmembershipcommunity.com.   Now, let's jump into the conversation!

US Air Force JAG Attorney Yvonne Bradley volunteered to defend a man named Binyam Mohamed who was facing a death penalty case at Guantanamo Bay in 2005. Believing the detainees at Guantanamo were ‘the worst of the worst' in the war on terror, Yvonne's world was turned upside down as she arrived in Cuba and began to untangle an unimaginable case. Spending the next 4 years battling to uncover the truth, Yvonne's is a captivating story of taking responsibility in the face of corruption at the highest levels of power, and the dangers of choosing to stand up for what you believe in. What's the difference between a terrorist sympathizer and a hero? Would you risk it all to do the right thing? WE ARE NOT GHOULS is a feature-length documentary which premiered at the SXSW 2022 Film Festival and won the SXSW Audience Award for the Documentary Spotlight section. In this episode, Dawn talks with filmmaker Chris Thompson and the subject of the film, Yvonne Bradley. They talked about Chris's personal experience with a friend from college and how that inspired him to make the film, what it was like for Yvonne to stand up for what was right while it was not in her best interest to do so, and the commitment to the bigger picture that they each made during the making of this film and to the trial. WE ARE NOT GHOULS was acquired for distribution by Gravitas Ventures for commercial release on February 28, 2023. Follow the film: Website: https://www.wearenotghouls.com/ Instagram @goodcreditproductions Watch the film on iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudo, YouTube, Cable on Demand, and more! https://www.wearenotghouls.com/ for direct links and more info.

Have you always wonder what happens to indie filmmakers  who win HUGE film festivals like the SXSW Film Festival? Well wonder no more.I've invited one of my oldest friends onto the show, Brant Sersen, the writer and director of the SXSW Audience Award winning film "Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story" staring Rob Corddry.Some other films he's directed are Release, Splinterheads, and Sanatorium.Over the years I've heard Brant tell me all sorts of stories about his misadventures in Hollywood. So if you are expecting a "Entourage" style story you're on the wrong website.What I try to do with Indie Film Hustle is to give you the no BS info, stories and experiences you can only get by being in the heat of battle. Brant Sersen's story is no different.Take a listen...

This week's guest is award winning filmmaker, composer, and entrepreneur Gabe Cowan. Gabe has produced over 20 films, many of which have premiered at the major festivals. Some of his films include SXSW Audience Award winner "Cheap Thrills" as well as "Bad Milo" and "They Call Us Monsters." Before producing movies, Gabe was a multiplatinum recording artist, played in several bands and was signed to Geffen Records. His current focus is as the CEO of Audio Design Desk, where he is working to solve audio for video by creating a streamlined solution to quickly and easily match music and effects with picture in a manner that sparks creativity. We chat about making movies, democratizing cinema quality audio, the challenges of creating a DAW from scratch. In this episode we'll dig in on... How Audio Design Desk revolutionizes audio for picture Creating a DAW that inspires you Signing to Geffen Records in the mid 90s at age 19 How to pitch your ideas AI as a musical assistant Creating a product roadmap Music as a part of a filmmakers identity Major label life vs independent life Encountering people that prioritize money over art The allure of Hollywood How scoring a Roger Corman film lead to producing movies Shooting the first independent film done on a RED Camera Meeting consumer expectations Cue sheets The musical gymnastics of the 80s and early 90s Travis' Intro: Enjoy the Journey Learn More About Gabe Cowan and Audio Design Desk... Website: https://add.app/ (https://add.app/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audio.design.desk/ (https://www.instagram.com/audio.design.desk/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiodesigndesk (https://www.facebook.com/audiodesigndesk) Our Sponsors: Sign Up for Complete Producer Network https://www.completeproducer.net/share/z_LJhc8M_GtKZ1OX?utm_source=manual (HERE)! Get on the Waitlist for The Beats Accelerator Process https://knowledge.completeproducer.pro/bapwaitlist (HERE)! Get on the Waitlist for The Mix Accelerator Process http://mixaccelerator.com/ (HERE)! Other Links: https://www.travisference.com/coffeecup (Give Me a Coffee Cup!) Support Progressions on https://www.patreon.com/progressionspod (Patreon)! Sign up for the https://mailchi.mp/87a95bbfe666/progressionspod (Progressions Mailing List) https://kit.co/travisference (Gear and Recommended Reading List) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/ (https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod (https://twitter.com/progressionspod) Learn more about Travis: https://www.travisference.com/ (https://www.travisference.com/) Credits: Guest: Gabe Cowan Host: Travis Ference Editor: https://linktr.ee/djempirical (Stephen Boyd) Theme Music: inter.ference

Becky and Alicia are joined by special guest Kier-La Janisse (director of 2021 SXSW Audience Award winner Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror) to talk about two of the most controversial Canadian films of 1975: Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS and Gina.Please note that this episode includes discussions of sexual violence, Nazis and war atrocities. If that's not for you, we completely understand. Join us next week where we discuss a movie in which Diana Ross twirls in rainbows.ABOUT KIER-LA JANISSE Kier-La Janisse is a film writer, programmer and producer, founder of The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies and author of House of Psychotic Women: An Autobiographical Topography of Female Neurosis in Horror and Exploitation Films (2012) and A Violent Professional: The Films of Luciano Rossi (2007). She has co-edited several books including Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s (2015) and Yuletide Terror: Christmas Horror on Film and Television (2017) and is currently co-editing an anthology on the films of Robert Downey, Sr. and writing a monograph on Monte Hellman's Cockfighter. She was a producer on the documentaries Eurocrime! The Italian Cop And Gangster Films that Ruled the ‘70s (2012) and Tales of the Uncanny (2020), and her first film as writer/director/producer, Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror, has its World Premiere at SXSW 2021.Got a question for the hosts, or want to know more about the show? You can always email us at podcast@hollywoodsuite.ca or reach out via one of the platforms below.WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The film documents one man's dream of capturing Foo Fighters attention The documentary We Are The Thousand captures the miraculous story of how Foo Fighters fandom turned into the biggest rock band in the world. The film takes fans backstage with Rockin' 1000 where a thousand musicians gathered in Cesena, Italy in July 2015 to perform "Learn To Fly" in hopes of convincing the Foo Fighters to perform in their small Italian town. Written and directed by Anita Rivaroli, the Italian-language film (with English subtitles) made its premiere at SXSW Film Festival 2021, a year later than expected. It was originally scheduled for last year's festival, which was ultimately canceled due the ongoing global crisis. We Are The Thousand was named the SXSW Audience Award winner for 2020 Spotlight Section. Rivaroli chats with Buddy Iahn via her home in Rome, Italy, where she's been on lockdown since the pandemic began last spring. We get a little more insight into the making of the film and how Fabio Zaffagnini's idea brought the Foo Fighters to perform a three hour private concert for the band and crew in Cesena. The full video is attached below. Be sure to subscribe to The Music Universe Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/HotO8KLHavI

A conversation with film distribution professionals on current trends and strategies for independent filmmakers as they begin the process of distributing their films Recorded November 18th, 2019  Cinepolis Theater, NYC   FEATURING: Graham Fine (The Film Sales Company, sold over 200 films for domestic and international distribution and has raised financing for numerous fiction and documentary projects. Credits include "My Architect", Academy Award nominee for Best Feature Documentary, "E-Team", Sundance Film Festival Cinematography Award, "Waitress", written and directed by Adrienne Shelly, starring Kerri Russell, Sundance Film Festival premiere, Independent Spirit Award nominee)    Nick Savva (Giant Pictures Distribution, credits include "Love, Antosha" Sundance Film Festival premiere, featuring Chris Pine, Kristen Stewart, and Jennifer Lawrence, "Mr. Roosevelt", SXSW Audience Award, "King of Peking", Tribeca Film Festival, "Turn it Around: The Story of East Bay Punk" featuring Iggy Pop, Billie Joe Armstrong, Miranda July, produced by Green Day)    Christina Raia (Writer/Director and the Founder of CongestedCat Productions, her work has received coverage in press outlets such as Indiewire and BuzzFeed. She works for Seed&Spark as the head of education, teaching and empowering creators to build their audience and crowdfund their work. She also runs IndieWorks, a monthly screening and community-building series. Christina has been a guest speaker at IFP, Tribeca Market, DOC NYC, ITVFest, Writers Guild of America, NYU and more...)    Art Skopinsky (Monarch Films, domestic and international entertainment content sales agency that distributes Feature Films, single documentaries, TV Series and Webisodes on to TV, DVD, and Digital Platforms worldwide. Distribution partners include Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, iTunes, Google Play and more...)   Jonathan Lipp (MODERATOR, Big Apple Film Festival Director)

Despite its title, this week's Underdog has nothing to do with your favorite sandwich spread or birds of prey. Rather, it's a very sweet story about the family you choose. We discuss SXSW Audience Award winner "The Peanut Butter Falcon!" Plus, we retread old ground — twice — and break the fourth wall a *lot* for our Watches of the Week. Read John's review for the Loudoun Times-Mirror here: https://www.loudountimes.com/entertainment/review-the-peanut-butter-falcon-is-the-feel-good-indie/article_cfabfe68-cf26-11e9-a0e9-e35424099bee.html Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman. Catch a new discussion every week! Reel Underdogs on Twitter: @ReelUnderdogs John Battiston on Twitter: @JB3Writes Trent Neely on Twitter: @TrentHNeely Justin Redman on Twitter: @Young_JRed Visit us on Facebook and at reelunderdogs.com!

Dealt: Winner of the SXSW Audience Award for Documentary Feature, Dealt is the inspiring story of sixty-two year old Richard Turner who is renowned as one of the world’s greatest card magicians, yet he is completely blind. In this documentary, Richard traces his journey from his troubled childhood, when he began losing his vision, to present day as he relentlessly pursues perfection while struggling with the reality that his biggest weakness might also be his greatest strength. http://www.dealtmovie.com/ About Richard Turner: Turner, 62, lives in San Antonio, Texas, and is regarded as the best card mechanic and among the best up-close magicians in the world. His talent, humor, poise and eloquence has made him a highly sought after stage entertainer and Fortune 500 motivational speaker. He has entertained and entranced millions of people, including celebrities such as Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Secretary of State Colin Powell, actor Brad Pitt, sports legend Muhammad Ali, and many more. About John Keeling: A magical man that can dance like a Russian in tights and move your soul. When he speaks you listen. When he enters a room there is a pause - greatness has entered. Oh and he is really handsome. Instagram: @talkingduringmovies Twitter: @talkduringmovie Email: talkingduringmoviespodcast@gmail.com Website: talkingduringmoviespodcast.com

Oceans 11: Dapper Danny Ocean (George Clooney) is a man of action. Less than 24 hours into his parole from a New Jersey penitentiary, the wry, charismatic thief is already rolling out his next plan. Following three rules: Don't hurt anybody, don't steal from anyone who doesn't deserve it, and play the game like you've got nothing to lose. Danny orchestrates the most sophisticated, elaborate casino heist in history. Release date: December 7, 2001 (USA) Director: Steven Soderbergh Box office: 450.7 million USD Budget: 85 million USD Producer: Jerry Weintraub Richard Turner: Turner, 62, lives in San Antonio, Texas, and is regarded as the best card mechanic and among the best up-close magicians in the world. His talent, humor, poise and eloquence has made him a highly sought after stage entertainer and Fortune 500 motivational speaker. He has entertained and entranced millions of people, including celebrities such as Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Secretary of State Colin Powell, actor Brad Pitt, sports legend Muhammad Ali, and many more. https://richardturner52.com/ Dealt: Winner of the SXSW Audience Award for Documentary Feature, Dealt is the inspiring story of sixty-two year old Richard Turner who is renowned as one of the world’s greatest card magicians, yet he is completely blind. In this documentary, Richard traces his journey from his troubled childhood, when he began losing his vision, to present day as he relentlessly pursues perfection while struggling with the reality that his biggest weakness might also be his greatest strength. http://www.dealtmovie.com/ Instagram: @talkingduringmovies Twitter: @talkduringmovie Website: TalkingDuringMoviesPodcast.com Email: talkingduringmoviespodcast@gmail.com

Special Episode! - During our amazing time at the South By Southwest (SXSW) 2018 Film Festival in Austin TX, we had the opportunity to speak with several filmmakers at the All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (AGLIFF) Brunch and SXSW film screenings. Listen in to what these talented folks have to say about their astounding LGBT-related films that you'll want to get out and look for:  0:00 - Intros at The Iron Bear, Austin TX (special guest and friend of the show, Austin King) 3:21 - AGLIFF president Ashley Marshall and Program Director Jim Brunzell Links:  www.agliff.org Instagram @agliffest 8:35 - 'This One's For The Ladies' documentary and *SXSW Special Jury Prize winner for Best Cast* with director/producer/editor Gene Graham and dir of photography Paul Rowley   Links: www.thisonesfortheladies.com  or Facebook: @thisoneladies 11:27 - 'The Things You Think I'm Thinking' short film with director Sherron Lee and Charlie. Links: www.sherrenlee.com and @sundayafterprod on Twitter 14:17 - 'Transmilitary' winner of the *2018 SXSW Audience Award for Documentary Feature Competition* with director Fiona Dawson. Links: www.transmilitary.org and Facebook @transmilitarydoc  18:48 - 'Wild Nights With Emily' with cast Susan Ziegler and Jackie Monahan. Links: www.Jackiemonahan.com and Twitter @jackiemonahan 25:12 - 'Rukus' with director Brett Hanover. Check out the trailer at www.BrettHanover.com and follow Rukus Movie on Facebook Listen to all of our special episodes and our weekly movie reviews on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and on our website: www.moviebearspodcast.com    

Inspiring interview with sixty-two year old Richard Turner--a famous "card mechanic" and star of the new documentary, Dealt.  You don't want to miss this incredible story and man. Dealt: The Film A documentary by Luke Korem. Winner of the SXSW Audience Award for Documentary Feature, Dealt is the inspiring story of sixty-two year old Richard Turner who is renowned as one of the world’s greatest card magicians, yet he is completely blind.  In this documentary, Richard traces his journey from his troubled childhood, when he began losing his vision, to present day as he relentlessly pursues perfection while struggling with the reality that his biggest weakness might also be his greatest strength. http://www.dealtmovie.com/   ======================  Request to Join the FREE Meredith Atwood Community & Coaching https://meredith-atwood-coaching.mn.co/ ======================  Buy Meredith’s Books: The Year of No Nonsense https://amzn.to/3su5qWp Triathlon for the Every Woman: https://amzn.to/3nOkjiH =======================   Follow Meredith Atwood & The Podcast on Social: Web: http://www.swimbikemom.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/swimbikemom   =======================  Want to Connect?  Email: same24hourspodcast@gmail.com =======================  Credits: Host & Production: Meredith Atwood Intro: Carl Stover Music Copyright 2017-2020, 2021 All Rights Reserved, Meredith Atwood, LLC

Welcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 30. Elise & Lesley sit down with the team behind THE LIGHT OF THE MOON, Writer/Director Jessica M. Thompson and Producer Carlo Velayo. They discuss winning their audience award at South by Southwest, how they prioritized diversity in front of and behind the camera, and GAME OF THRONES; does it wrong. https://www.facebook.com/TLOTMfilm/ https://www.thelightofthemoonfilm.com/ You can see our cast and crew bios here: https://www.thelightofthemoonfilm.com/cast-crew/ THE LIGHT OF THE MOON After her world is irrevocably changed, a successful New York City architect struggles to regain intimacy and control in her life. Carlo Velayo Carlo Velayo is a Philippine-born, Australian-raised, NYC-based producer at Stedfast Productions. He was an Associate Producer on Cheryl Furjanic’s Emmy-nominated film, "Back on Board: Greg Louganis," and made his debut as a p.g.a. Producer with Jessica M. Thompson’s "The Light of The Moon," receiving the 2017 SXSW Audience Award for Narrative Feature Competition. Carlo recently spent two months at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), working as Line Producer on Emmy Award-winning, Filipina-American filmmaker, Michele Josue's forthcoming documentary project, "Happy Jail." He is proud to be a Producer on Isabel Sandoval’s third feature, “Lingua Franca.” Carlo double majored in Film and International Studies at the University of Technology, Sydney, and holds a Master of Liberal Arts (Cultural Heritage) from the Australian National University.

*This special edition of Reality Bytes was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2017 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. REALITY BYTES is a new show about sex, love, relationships & dating in the digital age, hosted by best friends Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Rosa Diaz) & Courtney Kocak (writer on Amazon's Danger & Eggs). The twenty-fourth full episode features writer/director Jessica M. Thompson and cinematographer Autumn Eakin on their SXSW Audience Award winning film, The Light of the Moon – which Steph also stars in! – as well, conversations about women in film, NY dating in the digital era, and open relationships. Please rate & review to tell us what you love! (Head to youtube.com/realitybytes for the video version of this episode.)