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This week on The NYWIFT Podcast, we hear from captivating creators. Multidisciplinary Artist Toni Short describes her path to rebuilding self-esteem through the vessel of creativity, her journey as a filmmaker, and her short drama film Meeting Mr. Oscar. Writer and Director Jane Weinstock takes us behind the scenes of Three Birthdays, a drama set in 1970, the Winner of the Woodstock Film Festival/New York Women in Film & Television Award for Excellence in Directing a Narrative Film. To be featured on the podcast, email us at communications@nywift.org.For more great content, go to NYWIFT.org.Special thanks to Elspeth Collard, the creator of our podcast theme song.  GUEST LINKS:Jane Weinstock: https://www.janeweinstock.net/ Toni Short: www.shortlistagency.com / www.meetingmroscar.com SOCIALS: Toni Short: Instagram: @toni_short / LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tonishort  Jane Weinstock: Instagram: @janeweinstock / LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jane-weinstock-2494561/ NYWIFT: Instagram:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT

Tomás Hardiman is a film producer and a survivor of childhood abuse. His recent documentary “The Days of Trees” tells the story of his own experience of childhood sexual abuse, and his long road to recovery. In this conversation, Tomás reflects on the years he spent in the dark, his gradual process of healing, and how he was able to convert his deepest childhood wound into a creative project - a documentary that is now impacting people all over the world. Gabor Maté had this to say about it: 'It's all about healing and transformation, a person finding themselves… I really urge you to see it. A beautiful film.' Here are some of the things we explore in this discussion: — How memory, shame, and repression often intertwine in trauma — Why Tomás almost walked away from the film — The role of creative work in transforming suffering — How Tomás has been able to forgive the seemingly unforgivable. And more. You can watch the film at https://thedaysoftrees.com/ and get 50% off if you use the code: TWU50 when purchasing. --- Tomás Hardiman holds a B.Comm from NUI Galway (1979) and an M.A. in Film and Television Studies from Dublin City University (1992). After graduation he worked in human resources in Dublin before living for a time in Toronto, where he began a professional career in the theatre as General Manager of Mercury Theatre Company. Following his return to Ireland he was appointed Marketing/Publicity Director of The Abbey Theatre where he worked from 1985 to 1993. He then returned to Galway where he ran his own communications and independent film production company, Parzival Productions. From October 2002 to November 2007 he was Managing Director of Galway Arts Centre and the Cúirt International Festival of Literature. He was a member of the board of Theatre Forum, the representative group for Irish arts organisations, from 2005-2007. He continues to produce and manage creative projects across multiple artforms and in 2013 completed a three-year training programme to become a teacher of the Alexander Technique. He produced eleven films between 1998 and 2023. Most recently he collaborated with acclaimed Irish writer/director Alan Gilsenan, to produce a loose trilogy of films about psychological trauma: Meetings with Ivor, The Meeting and The Days of Trees. The latter won the George Morrison Award for Best Documentary at the 2024 Irish Film and Television Awards. --- Interview Link: — Tomás' website - https://thedaysoftrees.com/

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Tommy Meskill, RTÉ London Correspondent, reports about last night's British Film and Television Awards, which were a mix of triumph and disappointment for Irish talent.

These are the only awards that really matter, the 2025 HO Awards! On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are breaking down our 2025 awards for both film and television. If you haven't listened to our HO Awards before, we do ours a bit different, for example our "actor" category covers all genders, we do not separate it. For TV, network, cable, and streaming all count, it just has to have had at least 3 new episodes in 2024. For movies, theatrical, VOD, and streaming are all eligible. If you want to follow along, the categories are below, so let us know what your picks are on our social media channels. What will take our awards? Wicked, Dune: Part 2, The Wild Robot, The Fall Guy, Deadpool and Wolverine, The Penguin, Silo, Reacher, Fallout, or something else? Each of us will award our winners in each category, and at the end, we'll combine ours with listener picks to determine what was the HO TV series and Movie of the Year! Take a listen to the 2025 HO Awards for TV and Film! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 22:21) Opening | Best Movie or TV Experience, Best News Story (22:22 – 1:15:51) Television Awards (1:15:52 – 2:04:59) Film Awards (2:05:00 - 2:13:40) HO TV Series and HO Movie of the Year Listen to our new podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Be wary of potential mild spoilers for 2024 films and TV series TV Award Categories Most Absurd or Frustrating Series Best Special Effects and/or Stunts on TV Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Best Specific Moment on TV The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed TV series that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. Biggest Surprise The Top 10 Movie Award Categories Most Absurd or Frustrating Series Best Physical Effects or Stunts Best Use of CGI in Film Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Best Specific Moment in Film The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed film that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. Biggest Surprise The Top 10

Steve and Captain Evil are on their way to the San Antonio Women in Film and Television Awards.

    Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Phil Mphela, The Entertainment Commentator about the 18th South African Film and Television Awards key winners, ⁠Sweet Bobby (Netflix) and Magpie Murders (Prime Video).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Come experience You, Me & Her with us in LA! Get your tickets to the outdoor event and screening! Welcome back to the Masked Swingers! This week is a super special episode! We are joined by the magnificent creative team behind You, Me & Her. Selina and Dan dive into the real story behind this film, finding your sexuality as an adult, and exploring new dynamics within your marriage! You, Me & Her has won over 13 awards in the indie film festival scene including Best Feature Film at the Mexican American Film & Television Awards, and Best Romantic Comedy at the Los Angeles Film Festival!  Set against the backdrop of a serene summer night, this cinematic gem delves into the complexities of a decade-long relationship. Mags (played by Ringel) and Ash (Ritesh Rajan of *Russian Doll* and *Jungle Book*) find themselves in a rut during their first vacation post-baby. Enter Angela (Sydney Park of *The Walking Dead* and *First Love*), a spiritual digital nomad who sparks a new dynamic. The trio's exploration into the idea of a threesome brings unexpected twists and opportunities for reconnection. “What looks to be a raunchy sex comedy eventually turns into something more substantial, as Ringel's nuanced script finds surprising depth as well as humor in a strained domesticity nearing the breaking point.” - Dennis Harvey, 48 hills Can't get enough of Selina & Dan? Visit You, Me & Her site Follow You, Me & Her on IG Follow 2 Hands Production on IG Follow Two Hands Production on YT Follow Selina on IG Want more from The Masked Swingers? Join our Discord Follow us on IG Follow us on TT Email us with your questions at themaskedswingerspod@gmail.com Timestamped Highlights [00:00] - Welcome Selina & Dan! [02:05] - The Vegas Origin Story [7:44] - The excitement of the fantasy [8:48] - Being honest with yourself and your partner [12:45] - Perfect timing  [14:04] - The Message of the Movie [16:36] - The Pole to Hole ratio [18:33] - Let's get vulnerable [20:20] - Interactive experience of You, Me & Her [25:43] - Navigating the nuance of ENM & authentic storytelling [30:44] - How not to intro ENM [41:28] - The Debrief

[REBROADCAST FROM June 6, 2024] Northern Irish police procedural, "Blue Lights," has been called "Ireland's answer to the Wire" for its both gritty and compassionate depiction of rookie cops working the hard scrabble streets of Belfast. Season 1 was nominated for 4 IFTAs (Irish Film and Television Awards) including Best New Drama. Season 2 is out now on BritBox and creators Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson join to discuss the season.This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar

The Northern Irish police procedural, "Blue Lights," has been called "Ireland's answer to the Wire" for its both gritty and compassionate depiction of rookie cops working the hard scrabble streets of Belfast. Season 1 was nominated for 4 IFTAs (Irish Film and Television Awards) including Best New Drama. Season 2 premieres on BritBox June 13 and creators Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson join to discuss the series.*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

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My guest this week is Shelly Palmer, who's an award winning composer, inventor, author, educator and a leading voice in technology. He is also an expert in Ai and it's integration into the workplace.   Shelly began his career as a composer for television, working with hundreds of brands, agencies, broadcasters, publishers and tech platforms on advertising and marketing campaigns such as Meow Mix, Burger King and The City of Las Vegas. He was honored at ASCAP's 13th Annual Film and Television Awards in the category of “Most Performed Television Themes.” He holds a patent for the underlying technology for Enhanced Television that's used by programs such as ABC's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and ESPN's Monday Night Football, which led him to pivot his career into technology. He is currently a Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Shelly also covers tech and business for Fox 5 New York, and is a regular commentator for CNN and CNBC, and he offers a series of free technology courses via his Metacademy. During our interview we spoke about growing up in a music store, how a used synthesizer got him into the jingle business, how one of his patents took him from music into the world of technology, why AI is a skills amplifier, and so much more. By the way, I learned a lot about AI from Shelly's free Metacademy, which is something that you should check out. I spoke with Shelly from his studio in New York City.  On the intro I looked at how the RIAA's recent revenue numbers might be misleading.

Paula Whetu Jones is a film maker who's probably best known for co-writing and directing the feature film about Dame Whina Cooper in 2022. But her latest work is a dark comedy series set in a spinal ward, and based on her own experience when she became paralysed from the waist down as the result of unexplained nerve damage to her spine. Spinal Destination will begin screening next month on Sky Open, starring Bree Peters and Tom Sainsbury. She is also finishing a documentary filmed over 15 years in Gaza, about the Auckland cardiac surgeon Alan Kerr's lifesaving work with Palestinian children - and the role of his wife, Hazel. Tonight, Paula Whetu Jones will be honored at the Women in Film and Television Awards as a finalist in the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film.

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we are breaking down our 2024 awards for both film and television. If you haven't listened to our HO Awards before, we do ours a bit different, for example our "actor" category covers all genders, we do not separate it. For TV, network, cable, and streaming all count, it just has to have had at least 3 new episodes in 2023. For movies, theatrical, VOD, and streaming all count. If you want to follow along, the categories are below, so let us know what your picks are on our social media channels. Each of us will award our winners in each category, and at the end, we'll combine ours with listener picks to determine what was the HO TV series and Movie of the Year! Take a listen to the 2024 HO Awards for TV and Film! Be wary of potential mild spoilers for 2023 films and TV series Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 10:40) Opening (10:41 – 1:14:07) Television Awards (1:14:08 – 2:27:18) Film Awards (2:27:19– 2:30:30) HO TV Series and HO Movie of the Year Listen to our new podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn TV Award Categories Best Special Effects and/or Stunts on TV Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Best Specific Moment on TV The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed TV series that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. Biggest Surprise The Top 10 Movie Award Categories Best Use of a Worn-Out Movie Cliché or Plot Best Physical Effects or Stunts Best Use of CGI in Film Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Best Specific Moment in Film The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed film that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. Biggest Surprise The Top 10

This festive episode visits the pantomime: that uniquely British blend of song, dance, and silliness. Explaining its appeal is the cherished comic actor, Nina Wadia, who stars in Jack and the Beanstalk at York Theatre Royal. Nina, who grew up in India and Hong Kong, is the perfect guide to anyone who is not steeped in panto. She also discusses a career that includes her trailblazing sketch show, Goodness Gracious Me, the iconic British soap opera, EastEnders, and a terrible car crash that helped her embrace the vagaries of an actor's life. She has also appeared in many other comedies (Still Open All Hours, All About Me, The Vicar of Dibley) and dramatic roles (Holby City, White Teeth, Skins).Nina's many awards include the Chairman's Award at the Asian Women Awards in 2004, Best Comedy Performance and Best Onscreen Partnership at the 2009 British Soap Awards, and the Outstanding Achievement in Television Award at the Asian Awards in 2013. She was awarded an OBE in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to entertainment and charity. Jack and the Beanstalk is at York Theatre Royal until 7 January 2024. Find out more about the work of the RADFollow the RAD on social media and join the conversation with host David Jays:Instagram @royalacademyofdanceFacebook @RoyalAcademyofDanceTwitter @RADheadquartersYouTube / royalacademydanceDavid Jays @mrdavidjaysSign up to our mailing list to keep in touch!RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign or making a donation.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joining Paul Webster on the podcast is writer and director, Ciaran Creagh. Ciaran Creagh is a screenwriter, director & producer whose credits include In View, a feature he wrote and directed which won Best Screenplay at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and was nominated for the Grand Newcomer Award at the Mannheim-Heidelberg Film Festival. Creagh also wrote the feature Parked, starring Colm Meaney. Parked was nominated in four categories at the Irish Film and Television Awards and won Best First Feature at the Galway Film Festival and Best Screenplay at the 2012 Foggia Film Festival. Creagh also wrote and directed the short The Note, starring Aidan Gillen. Cry from the Sea, a feature he wrote is to be shot during 2023 in Mayo and Donegal. FNI Wrapchat brings you exclusive interviews with filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors, giving you insight into the creative process behind some of the best productions in the country. From discussing the latest industry news to sharing invaluable tips and tricks for aspiring filmmakers, FNI Wrapchat is your go-to podcast for all things film and TV industry related in Ireland. So sit back, relax, check out our back catalogue and get ready to wrap your head around the fascinating world of Irish film and television. Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, Paul Webster and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios.  Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/fni_film

Joining Paul Webster on the podcast is writer and director, Ciaran Creagh. Ciaran Creagh is a screenwriter, director & producer whose credits include In View, a feature he wrote and directed which won Best Screenplay at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and was nominated for the Grand Newcomer Award at the Mannheim-Heidelberg Film Festival. Creagh also wrote the feature Parked, starring Colm Meaney. Parked was nominated in four categories at the Irish Film and Television Awards and won Best First Feature at the Galway Film Festival and Best Screenplay at the 2012 Foggia Film Festival. Creagh also wrote and directed the short The Note, starring Aidan Gillen. Cry from the Sea, a feature he wrote is to be shot during 2023 in Mayo and Donegal. FNI Wrapchat brings you exclusive interviews with filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors, giving you insight into the creative process behind some of the best productions in the country. From discussing the latest industry news to sharing invaluable tips and tricks for aspiring filmmakers, FNI Wrapchat is your go-to podcast for all things film and TV industry related in Ireland. So sit back, relax, check out our back catalogue and get ready to wrap your head around the fascinating world of Irish film and television. Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, Paul Webster and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios.  Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/fni_film Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of Andy Feldman's wonderful episode is one long fight. We hope you're all big fans of the MTV Movie and Television Awards, because they and their ilk feature heavily here. See Andy live! Your Fucked Up Relationship Or see him online! Twitter | Insta Listen to the podcasts he's on! Witness if You Will | Weird Pals Causes we care about. Fight Court!

Sinéad Crowley, Arts and Media Correspondent, on the winners and celebrations at last night's IFTA film and television awards.

In episode 54 I talk with film editor Matteo Bini.Matteo moved to London from Italy in 2011 for the MA in Editing at the prestigious National Film and Television School. He graduated in 2013 with a distinction and received the Christie Award for Most Promising Student.Among Bini's recent works as an editor are Charlotte Regan's debut feature film Scrapper, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2023.  Cathy Brady's debut feature film Wildfire, winner of the BIFA best debut screenwriter 2021 and Prevenge by Alice Lowe, selected as the Opening Film of the 31. Venice International Film Critics' Week.Amongst his documentary work, The Confession by Sam Hobkinson, Pelé  by Dave Thryon and Ben Nicholas, Return to Podor by Oscar winner director Kevin Macdonald and Pistorius, a feature documentary series about the iconic athlete, and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius. For TV  he worked on the critically acclaimed series  Top Boy,   directed by William Stephen Smith, Riches created by Abby Ajay and directed by Sebastian Thiel and Glue, the E4 TV drama by Bafta-winning writer Jack Thorne, nominated at the Broadcast Awards for Best Multichannel Programme.His short film credits include Balcony, winner of the Crystal Bear at the 2016 Berlinale Film Festival, Change in the Weather, premiered at the Clermont-Ferrand film festival 2016 and Morning, winner of the Irish Film and Television Award 2013 and nominated for Best Short Film at the European Film Awards 2013.In 2014 Bini co-directed and co-wrote the Italian feature film Io, Arlecchino produced by Officina della Comunicazione and Rai Cinema. The film premiered at the Rome Film Festival and was released nationwide in Italy in June 2015.Support the show

In episode 54 I talk with film editor Matteo Bini.Matteo moved to London from Italy in 2011 for the MA in Editing at the prestigious National Film and Television School. He graduated in 2013 with a distinction and received the Christie Award for Most Promising Student.Among Bini's recent works as an editor are Charlotte Regan's debut feature film Scrapper, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2023.  Cathy Brady's debut feature film Wildfire, winner of the BIFA best debut screenwriter 2021 and Prevenge by Alice Lowe, selected as the Opening Film of the 31. Venice International Film Critics' Week.Amongst his documentary work, The Confession by Sam Hobkinson, Pelé  by Dave Thryon and Ben Nicholas, Return to Podor by Oscar winner director Kevin Macdonald and Pistorius, a feature documentary series about the iconic athlete, and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius. For TV  he worked on the critically acclaimed series  Top Boy,   directed by William Stephen Smith, Riches created by Abby Ajay and directed by Sebastian Thiel and Glue, the E4 TV drama by Bafta-winning writer Jack Thorne, nominated at the Broadcast Awards for Best Multichannel Programme.His short film credits include Balcony, winner of the Crystal Bear at the 2016 Berlinale Film Festival, Change in the Weather, premiered at the Clermont-Ferrand film festival 2016 and Morning, winner of the Irish Film and Television Award 2013 and nominated for Best Short Film at the European Film Awards 2013.In 2014 Bini co-directed and co-wrote the Italian feature film Io, Arlecchino produced by Officina della Comunicazione and Rai Cinema. The film premiered at the Rome Film Festival and was released nationwide in Italy in June 2015.Support the show

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Sara Bareilles (Grammy-Award winner, Netflix's "Girls5Eva") and Jennifer Bareilles join host Reshma Gopaldas for a special Son of a Binge episode where the sisters break down "Bad Sisters," airing on Apple TV+.  "Bad Sisters" was created by Sharon Horgan ("Catastrophe," "Shining Vale") and is set in Ireland. "Bad Sisters" follows the story of 5 sisters, played by Eve Hewson, Sarah Greene, Eva Birthistle, and Anne-Marie Duff. The Bareilles sisters revealed they recently binged the show, when Sara recommended it to her sister. Together, they discuss the dark comedy, reveal the shows they can't stop re-watching ("Game of Thrones," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent") and why they loved Sharon Horgan's newest comedy. When Grace's awful husband, John-Paul, dies, the audience quickly realizes one of the Garvey sisters may have killed him. Darryl McCormack and Brian Gleeson play brothers who are handling John-Paul's life insurance pay out. Together, they decide to investigate if John-Paul was murdered, in the hopes of not having to pay the large sum of life insurance Grace is owed. "Bad Sisters" was renewed for a second season on Apple TV+, and has received 12 IFTA nominations (Irish Film & Television Awards) - including Lead Actress (Sharon Horgan), Best Drama, Supporting Actors and Supporting Actresses.  Jennifer Bareilles is an actor, improviser, teacher and coach. She began her improv career at the People's Improv Theater where she was a member of several House Teams including Saturday night's “Big Black Car” and “BBC2”.  She has performed regionally and in such famed New York theaters as Playwrights Horizons where she originated the role of Logan in “The Thanksgiving Play”, The American Theater of Actors, The Connelly, June Havoc and in the award winning NY Fringe show “Maybe Tomorrow” at Under St. Marks where she sat on a toilet for 90 minutes of direct address.  She currently teaches improv and acting at the PIT and performs regularly in “Bareilles and McCartney”, "Awkward Family Dinner" as well as a number of other pop up shows. Follow Jennifer on  @jenniferbareilles.Sara Bareilles is a GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter, actress, author, and philanthropist. To date, she has received two Tony® Award nominations, three Primetime EMMY® Award nominations, and eight GRAMMY® Award nominations, garnering a 2020 GRAMMY® in the category of “Best American Roots Performance” for “Saint Honesty.” On Broadway, she composed music and lyrics for Waitress, and took the stage as the lead for the first time in 2017.  As an author, she penned the New York Times bestseller Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) in Song. She currently co-stars in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Girls5Eva set to return for its third season in 2023. Find Sara on Instagram: @sarabareilles or Twitter: @sarabareilles.Son of a Binge production credits:Hosted by: Reshma Gopaldas (TW: @reshingbull, IG @reshmago)Producer & Editor: Emily Collins (IG @emilem124)Artwork by: Laura Valencia (IG @iamlauravalencia)

It's World Pride 2023 and the queer globe is converging on Sydney Australia to celebrate diversity, inclusion, community and fabulousness! To mark this momentous event the STAGES podcast is saluting the cast of captivating drag divas and personalities who have been featured on the podcast during the past 5 seasons. They are artists who have appeared on national and global stages; thrilling audiences, making a difference, healing community and expressing unique and wondrous talents. We spotlight these episodes so you can savour a second listen - or so you can sample the delights of these entertainers for the very first time. A Diva a day for each day of World Pride! Strykermeyer is a drag performer of unique powers and enormous skill. His work has enamoured audiences around the world. His ability to conjure a crowd is harnessed with immense theatricality; drawn from the combination of idiosyncratic invention in performance; and the greasepaints that contribute to the creation of an arresting and hypnotic aesthetic. Migrating to Australia as a boy from the UK, his family found residence in the Goldfields town of Kambalda in Western Australia. The contrast of geography and climate built a resilience in the young Stryker and forced avenues to escape - in imagination and by train! Landing in Perth in the 70s he entered his first nightclub - Matches on William street. The lure of the stage called and his place in the world was found. This was the time of a different drag scene. Experimental and exciting, it drew a queer community together and launched the careers of a bounty of burgeoning artists. Established performer Audrey Woodstock-Rose guided Stryker in the early days providing lessons in stagecraft and an appreciation of Asian theatre styles such as Kabuki, Noh, and Butoh; influences that resonate in Stryker's performance repertoire. Early song choices that supported his developing style included Gary Numan's Are Friends Electric? and Iggy Pop's I'm Bored, which he performed in ‘boy drag'. Considered one of the best make-up artists in Australia, Stryker contributed to the drag aesthetic on the film Priscilla - Queen of the Desert; ultimately being awarded the British Academy of Film and Television Award for Best Make-up and Hair Design in 1994. Today he continues to contribute a vivid artistic and considered temperament to queer and art spaces around W.A. Collaborations with fellow performer Ash Baroque inspire his creativity and ensure we continue to be enthralled by his vast talents. Stryker the man, is a modest gentleman who possesses years of experience and knowledge; eternally maintaining a passion for his art and craft. He is a treasured and gifted artist who has been an avant-garde presence on the queer scene for several decades. What a treat that he shares all of that in this riveting episode of the STAGES podcast! The STAGES podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify and from where you find your favourite podcasts. Tune in daily for a history of drag in Sydney. Tell your friends, share the podcast, relish the stories and embrace your own sense of Pride.

Next up in the 2023 Best Picture Nominees series is Tár! This movie is directed by Todd Field and stars Cate Blanchett (and really only Cate Blanchett) as a classical music conductor. We discuss Blanchett's performance, our likes and dislikes with the movie, and if we think this film has any Oscar chances. We also recap the BAFTA's (the British Academy of Film and Television Awards) and share with you some recommendations of what we are watching/reading right now! Follow the show on social media: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Follow us on Letterboxd Jared Katie Be sure to rate and review the show wherever you listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesilverscreenpodcast/message

Michael Doherty, Movies Editor at the RTÉ Guide, on how Irish nominees fared at the 2023 BAFTAs.

It's time to hand out some hardware! What a great year 2022 was for television, so Adam decided to celebrate it! From favorite episode to favorite lead actress and everything in between, Adam breaks down the past year on the small screen. Check out how the 2022 Television Madness brackets shook out and see who made runs to the Fin Four (spoiler alert: there were some upsets!) here https://www.thecircuitverse.com/post/2022-television-awards And make sure to follow us on Twitter @thecircuitverse so you know when all of our great content goes up! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adam-hitchcock/support

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we are breaking down our 2023 awards for both film and television. If you haven't listened to our HO Awards before, we do ours a bit different, for example our "actor" category covers all genders, we do not separate it. For TV, cable and streaming all count, it just has to have had at least 3 new episodes in 2022. For movies, VOD and streaming all count. If you want to follow along, the categories are below, so let us know what your picks are on our social media channels. Each of us will award our winners in each category, and at the end, we'll combine ours with listener picks to determine what was the HO TV series and Movie of the Year! Before we go, we will each leave you with our 2023 HO Teachable Minute. * Be wary of potential mild spoilers for 2022 films and TV series Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 15:50) Opening | Best TV or Film Experience | Best News Item | Best Line in Film or TV (15:51 – 1:08:25) Television Awards (1:08:26 – 1:59:20) Film Awards (1:59:21 – 2:07:30) Listener Top 10 | HO TV Series, and Movie of the Year | 2023 Teachable Minute Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group TV Award Categories Best Special Effects and/or Stunts on TV Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Best Specific Moment on TV The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed TV series that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. Most Disappointing TV Series Best TV Flashback The Top 10 Movie Award Categories Best Use of a Worn-Out Movie Cliché or Plot Best Physical Effects or Stunts Best Use of CGI in Film Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Best Specific Moment in Film The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed film that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. Most Disappointing Film The Top 10  

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In this Reboot Republic Rory talks to award winning Irish actor Liam Cunningham, Game of Thrones star, and actor in films such as the Wind that Shakes the Barley and Hunger. Cunningham has been nominated for the London Film Critics' Circle Award, the British Independent Film Award, has won two Irish Film & Television Awards, and shared a BAFTA with Michael Fassbender, for their crime-drama short film Pitch Black Heist. We talk about Liam's life growing up in East Wall and Coolock in Dublin, his experiences as an electrician, what took him to acting, his anger at the Irish housing crisis and what has been done to this country. A fascinating story. Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

20221117 Audio Description, Pluto Television, Awards Gala, and More Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 This year, the 2nd Annual Audio Description Award Gala will be available on Pluto TV thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Paramount Global. Pluto TV is a free online service that offers hundreds of television channels and thousands of on demand content to view. Participants joined Jonathan Sweet, VP of Accessibility and Technology Compliance for Pluto. He told listeners what Pluto TV is, how to get it, and how to watch the Audio Description Awards Gala. Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs for ACB, also joined us to discuss the many other ways to access the AD Awards Gala, including ACB Media, YouTube and more. After that we talked about our favorite topic, Audio Description. Sponsored by Audio Description Project

Strykermeyer is a drag performer of unique powers and enormous skill. His work has enamoured audiences around the world. His ability to conjure a crowd is harnessed with immense theatricality; drawn from the combination of idiosyncratic invention in performance; and the greasepaints that contribute to the creation of an arresting and hypnotic aesthetic. Migrating to Australia as a boy from the UK, his family found residence in the Goldfields town of Kambalda in Western Australia. The contrast of geography and climate built a resilience in the young Stryker and forced avenues to escape - in imagination and by train! Landing in Perth in the 70s he entered his first nightclub - Matches on William street. The lure of the stage called and his place in the world was found. This was the time of a different drag scene. Experimental and exciting, it drew a queer community together and launched the careers of a bounty of burgeoning artists. Established performer Audrey Woodstock-Rose guided Stryker in the early days providing lessons in stagecraft and an appreciation of Asian theatre styles such as Kabuki, Noh, and Butoh; influences that resonate in Stryker's performance repertoire. Early song choices that supported his developing style included Gary Numan's Are Friends Electric? and Iggy Pop's I'm Bored, which he performed in ‘boy drag'. Considered one of the best make-up artists in Australia, Stryker contributed to the drag aesthetic on the film Priscilla - Queen of the Desert; ultimately being awarded the British Academy of Film and Television Award for Best Make-up and Hair Design in 1994. Today he continues to contribute a vivid artistic and considered temperament to queer and art spaces around W.A. Collaborations with fellow performer Ash Baroque inspire his creativity and ensure we continue to be enthralled by his vast talents. Stryker the man, is a modest gentleman who possesses years of experience and knowledge; whilst retaining a passion for his art and craft. He is a treasured and gifted artist who has been an avant-garde presence on the queer scene for several decades. What a treat that he shares all of that in this riveting episode of the STAGES podcast. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au

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This week on the latest episode of the BIG show, the nominations for the 6th Annual Black Reel Television Awards have been announced and we spotlight some of the nominees in this highly-competitive field.Plus two new movies, Lightyear and Cha Cha Real Smooth open in theaters. Charles Kirkland, Jr. and I will discuss these and other issues in Episode 505 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.

Profile Interview with South African Veteran Actor, James Ngcobo Veteran actor James Ngcobo, artistic director of Johannesburg's Market Theatre, wears many hats. Despite his demanding schedule, he took time out to speak to Ntombizodwa Makhoba about a recent milestone at the theatre, how it felt to scoop his fourth South African Film and Television Award for his role in Netflix's Queen Sono, and his other loves: cooking fish, rabbit stew and biryani, listening to jazz and walking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today is a very special episode!  Jen is interviewing Charmaine Hammond and Michael Mankowski from the award winning movie, Back Home Again!  After a large wildfire ravaged Michael's hometown of Fort MacMurray, he took it on as a personal project to interview the citizens about their experiences in rebuilding their lives and the toll the fire took on them.  This project became a larger endeavor as he discovered that many of the stories shared a common them-one of hope.  Michael went all in on bringing this story to the big screen including getting help from some very special friends including Charmaine who came on as executive producer.  Their story is so inspirational that it could be a movie itself!Back Home Again is coming out soon!  But don't wait-watch the trailer and listen for some very familiar voices who lent their talent to this amazing project! Watch the Trailer Here: https://youtu.be/Gz-QJhm5uKIMichael Mankowski BioMichael Mankowski was born and raised in Fort McMurray, Alberta, and is the screenwriter/director of the award-winning animated movie, Back Home Again. Michael is owner and operator of Alien Kow formerly known as Wood Buffalo Productions, an Alberta, based award winning production house. Michael is a graduate of University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Management, and, Vancouver Film School 3D & Animation Program.In 2017 Michael won an award for Excellence in The Arts by the RMWB and Arts Council Wood Buffalo. In 2016 his company won a Leadership Award by RMWB and YYM Magazine. Michael has also produced passion projects, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was the winner of the Best Short Film award at the Alberta Film and Television Awards in 2016.  To Learn More about Michael go tohttps://instagram.com/backhomeagainmovie Charmaine Hammond BioCharmaine Hammond, Professional Speaker and best selling author is a highly sought-after business keynote and workshop speaker, business owner, author and educator who teaches and advocates the importance of collaboration, mental health, and healthy relationships. She has helped clients in many industries build resilient and engaged workplaces, and solve workplace issues and conflict that gets in the way of. She also Executive Producer of the Back Home Again movie, working closely with Michael (Screenwriter/director) almost since the beginning of this project.  Responsible for heading up the collaborations, partnerships and sponsorship, and the marketing and events for the project, she is passionate about this film because Fort McMurray was her home for 15 years. She didn't live there at the time of the fires however returned on contacts with the social profit organizations and school boards to work with the community on the recovery and resilience initiatives.Charmaine can be found atHttps://instagram.com/charmaine_hammondHttps://instagram.com/raiseadreamBack Home Again AwardsThe movie Back Home Again won the Jury Award for Best Animation Short (Alberta) and the Audience Choice Award (Dramatic Short) at the October 2021 Edmonton International Film Festival, and an Award of Excellence at the Canada Shorts Film Festival. To learn more about Jen from the podcast to reading her articles that inspire the episodes-go to www.jencrosscreative.co Intro Trailer to Wild and Precious Life

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Paradox House presents… Episode 9 of Scripted hosted by Daisy Lewis. Episode 9 is here and Daisy sat down with the unstoppable Clint Dyer to chat all things theatre, process and how positive representation at the National Theatre can pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive industry. We also are joined by the brilliant Rachel De-Lahay. It's not double trouble this week, listeners. It's double value and we can't wait for you to tune in. Clint Dyer is the Deputy Artistic Director of The Royal National Theatre. Clint is one of only a very small number of people, and the only Black British artist, to have worked at the National Theatre as an actor, writer and director on full-scale productions. His breadth of experience and creative work will be invaluable as the NT adapts following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and focus on the future. Clint continues to act, write and direct his own work away from the National Theatre. His most recent project saw him directing Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical which opened at the Lyric Theatre in the West End this year. Additionally, he reopened the National Theatre with Death of England: Delroy, which he directed and co-wrote with Roy Williams. Directing credits include: The Big Life (Theatre Royal Stratford East/Apollo, West end), The Westbridge (Royal Court), Kingston 14 (Theatre Royal Stratford East). Writing & Directing credits include: Death of England (National Theatre), Sylvia Plath (Royal Court), The Happy Tragedy of Being Woke (Complicité) – co-directed with Simon McBurney. Writing credits include: The Big Idea – The New Order (Royal Court), Starter Motor – part of Soon Gone Windrush Monologues (BBC), Redacted – The Lock Down Plays Podcast, 846 – Stratford East, My White Best friend/3.3 - Royal Court Theatre. Acting credits include: For Stage – Clint has worked with the likes of Mike Leigh, Simon McBurney, Dominic Cooke, Michael Attenborough, Ian Brown, Mike Bradwell, Madani Younis, Gbolahan Obisesan, Dawn Walton and Philip Hedley. He starred in the Oliver Award-winning Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (National Theatre). For Film – Mine, Sus, The Trail, Cherps, Mr Inbetween, Everybody Love Sunshine, Love Me Still, Act of Vengeance, The Club, Montana, Unknown, Sahara, Agora, Mr Bean 2 and Shopping. Awards include: Best Actor – I.A.R Awards (for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom), British Urban Film Awards, Screen Nation Film and Television Awards, Liege International Film Festival and The Texas Black Film Festival (for SUS). Rachel De-Lahay is an award winning playwright and screenwriter. Rachel's debut THE WESTBRIDGE premiered at the Royal Court in 2011 and went on to win the 2012 Writers Guild Award for Best Play as well as the 2011 Alfred Fagon Award. Rachel followed this up with ROUTES, which opened Vicky Featherstone's first season at the Royal Court in 2013. The play went on to earn Rachel the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards 2013. Rachel's third full-length play CIRLCES debuted at Birmingham Rep and transferred to the Tricycle Theatre. In 2015, the Bush commissioned Rachel to write a monologue for Black Lives, Black Words. The monologue became MY WHITE BEST FRIEND, which became the template for Rachel to collaborate with and commission a number of established and emerging voices in theatre under the Bunker and the Royal Court. In television, Rachel has collaborated with Jack Thorne on Channel 4's KIRI and Netflix's THE EDDY. She has written on episodes of THE FEED and NOUGHTS AND CROSSES, as well as developing and adapting material of her own with various production companies in the UK and the US. Enjoy!

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Dan Foliart, Film and Television Composer About Harvey's guest:Dan Foliart's music has been indelibly etched on the landscape of network television.  He is serving his fifth term on the ASCAP Board of Directors, currently as the Writer Co-Chairman.  He sits as the immediate past- president of the Society of Composers & Lyricists, after serving that organization for five terms over ten year, developing the New York chapter and instigating the Ambassador Program, recognizing excellence in the field of film music.Included among his recent projects are George Lopez's Saint George, ABC Family's successful series, The Secret Life of the American Teenager and the eleven-year run of 7th Heaven, for the WB. Along with Emmy nominations, Foliart has garnered 38 ASCAP Film & Television Awards, including 16 in the ‘Most Performed Theme' category. Although short lived, the reboot of Roseanne with Dan's theme and underscore was recently the year's number one show.Of the 50-plus series he has composed for, many continue to air both in syndication and internationally. Beginning at Paramount Studios with then partner Howard Pearl, Foliart started an extended run that included such favorites as Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Angie, Bosom Buddies, Joanie Loves Chachi, and cable's first series, Brothers. Other series that he has composed for include Home Improvement, Beverly Hills 90210, 9 to 5, Guns of Paradise, Island Son, Carol & Company, Soul Man, Burke's Law, Malibu Shores and 8 Simple Rules.Growing up in Oklahoma City, he was proud to have his symphonic work Oklahoma Trilogy performed as part of the state's centennial celebration. Currently he is completing a follow-up symphony based on The Trail of Tears. While enrolled at Amherst College, where he received his BA degree, he had the opportunity to write the song score for GD Spradlin's film The Only Way Home. The songs were co-written with Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame writer Tom Shapiro, with whom he penned over 100 more. He and Tom have recently reunited on a retrospective of their songs. Other works in development include the musicals, “Back in the Game” and “A Lovely Part of Town” with collaborator Rob Dames.He has served for thirteen years on the ASCAP Foundation Board, ten years on the Television Academy's Music Peer Committee and sits on the Advisory Board of the Film Music Society. Along with Paul Williams, he served as the ASCAP representative on the MLC Writer Selection committee mandated by the Music Modernization Act. He believes that the relationships that he has nurtured through meetings with members of Congress, as well as friendships that he has fostered with his colleagues here and around the world, will be valuable components that he will continue to bring to the ASCAP Board, whether virtually or face to face. He is honored to have been part of ASCAP's prestigious We Write the Songs program at the Library of Congress, where he performed his television themes before members of Congress. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/http://danfoliart.com/https://www.facebook.com/dan.foliart#DanFoliart  #harveybrownstoneinterviews 

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Our guest on the show this week is award-winning producer and the founder and executive director of Girls in Film and Television (GIFT) CAMILLE BEAUDOIN.  Camille is mixed blood Cree, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and French Canadian. She is an alum of the National Screen Institute and Banff Centre for the Arts, Facilitator for the Whistler Film Festival Indigenous Filmmaker Fellowship, as well as Edmonton YWCA's 2014 Woman of Distinction in Arts & Culture and one of Avenue Magazine's Edmonton's Top 40 under 40! Camille founded Mosaic Entertainment with Eric Rebalkin.  They produce and distribute hours of digital entertainment, nearly 100 episodes of television, 3 mobile games, and 3 feature length films featuring Danny Trejo, Colin Mochrie, and  the late great Alan Thicke. Credits include: CAUTION: May Contain Nuts (APTN), Tiny Plastic Men (Super Channel), Roxy (#Roxy) starring Booboo Stewart from Disney's Descendants and The Twilight films, which recently won Best Teen/Tween Movie at the Kidscreen Awards, and Best Feature Film at the Alberta Film and Television Awards.  Their new teen brand SPESCH, which specializes in smart, empowering content for tween and teen girls. Girls in Film and Television (GIFT) is a not-for-profit dedicated to addressing the need for gender parity and diverse representation on screen through hands-on learning and support. Quick content warning: this episode does contain sensitive talk regarding the Indigenous lives taken by Canada's residential schools. If that's too much for you right now, skip this episode and take care of you. Twitter: @mosaiccamille Instagram: @mosaicent Facebook: @mosaicentertainment  Twitter and Instagram: @girlsinfilmtv Facebook: @mosaicentertainment  www.mosaicentertainment.ca www.girlsinfilmtv.com Indian Residential School Survivors - @IRSSurvivor www.irsss.ca Shoutout from Kathleen Harquail (Actioneer, Mentorship Department) @atkharquail for Liesl Lafferty award-winning director, scriptwriter, story developer, and facilitator. Head Producer and Editor: Winnie Wong @wonder_wong Head of Post Production & Head Writer: Sydney Neilson @sydney_neilson Editor: Shayne Stolz @shaynestolz Subscribe to our newsletter at www.firecrackerdepartment.com and follow us @firecrackerdept!

This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes movement makers, film producers, and conscious business owners, Charmaine Hammond & Michael Mankowski.Charmaine Hammond, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a highly sought-after business keynote and workshop speaker, entrepreneur, author and educator who teaches and advocates the importance of collaboration, mental health, and healthy relationships. She has helped clients in many industries build resilient and engaged workplaces, develop high trust/high accountability relationships, and solve workplace issues and conflict that gets in the way of success and profitability. She also Executive Producer of the Back Home Again movie, working closely with Michael (Screenwriter/director) almost since the beginning of this project. Responsible for heading up the collaborations, partnerships and sponsorship for the project, she is passionate about this film because Fort McMurray was her home for 15 years.Michael Mankowski was born and raised in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. Owner and operator of Alien Kow, an Alberta, Canada based award winning production house. A graduate of University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Management and Vancouver Film School 3D & Animation Program. Working towards a Masters in Stop Motion at BAU Design College of Barcelona.In 2017 Michael won an award for Excellence in The Arts by the RMWB and Arts Council Wood Buffalo. In 2016 WBP won a Leadership Award by RMWB and YYM Magazine. Satisfied clients include: Vice Media, Stuart Olson, Shell Canada, Bell Let's Talk, Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, Nexen, United Way, Canadian Red Cross, CMHA and Fort McMurray Firefighters Association.Michael has also produced passion projects on the side, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was the winner of the Best Short Film award at the Alberta Film and Television Awards in 2016.Charmaine and Michael will join Sam to discuss their new Film about mental health, Back Home Again.Tune in for this transformational discussion at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.Show NotesSegment 1Opening up today's show, Sam reads and analyzes a section from his book Everyday Awakening. In this section, Sam discusses the nuances and benefits of letting go. After this short discussion, Sam gives a warm welcome to the first of his two guests this week, the executive film producer of Back Home Again, Charmaine Harmond. Sam asks why this film was so moving for Charmaine. Answering the question, she explains her personal connection to the Fort McMurray wildfires that the movie is based on. While she was not in Fort McMurray during the fires, she grew up there previously and returned during the recovery period. Continuing to elaborate, she talks about how much Fort McMurray means to her. Because she has such a strong love for her hometown and also a passion for having conversations about mental health, she feels lucky to have had this opportunity to work on the film Back Home Again.Segment 2Returning from the break, Sam asks Charmaine about why they chose to go with an animated film as opposed to a live action one. She explains that, oftentimes, looking at live images of a traumatic event can be retraumatizing, and that using animation instead can help negate this impact. Elaborating further on what the movie hopes to achieve, Charmaine describes Back Home Again as a family movie made to inspire conversations about mental health and coming together as a community. Charmaine talks about how important conversations don't start because people don't know how to talk about mental health or to access support. Hopefully, this movie can be a tool in starting these conversations. Back Home Again, Charmaine continues, is a movie that shares the stories of real people who experienced the fires and the fallout after them. Through the telling of these stories, Charmaine hopes to help people to understand the enormity of the tragedy. She also talks about how she hopes to shed light on how people can experience and process the same traumatic events differently.Segment3 After the second break, Sam welcomes the screenwriter and director of the film Back Home Again, Michael Mankowksi. Answering why he chose to work on this project, Michael explains that he, like Charmaine, has personal experience with the fires and also worked with Red Cross during the re-entry period following the wildfires. During the re-entry period, Michael talks about how he recorded over two hundred testimonials. However, he describes that he did not have control over the editing of these portrayals, and this led to a lot of frustration for him. He explains that he felt that the community and the experiences of the community were not accurately being portrayed. This inspired him to work on this project in hopes that he could accurately capture the community of Fort McMurray. Charmaine, Michael and Sam talk about how the vision was to create this movie as an educational resource for families, the classroom, or even the workplace. Ending this segment, they all discuss how lucky they are that they were able to attract such well-known actors to contribute to the project.Segment 4After the final break, Charmaine, Michael and Sam talk about some more goals behind creating Back Home Again. They discuss how they hope that this short will encourage people to stop talking about the fires themselves and instead focus on the rebuilding of the community. They also talk about how they worked closely with nineteen mental health professionals and psychologists throughout the process of creating the short and how helpful it was to have them as a resource. Next, they talk about when the film will be released. They are aiming for a broad release this fall, they explain, and have the world premier set for October 1st. To find more information on the Back Home Again movie, Michael and Charmaine let us know to check out the website backhomeagainmovie.com and to follow backhomeagainmovie on social media.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donations

Australian actor, writer and producer Jason Gann rose to international fame on the strength of "Wilfred" (2001), a curious short comedy film in which he played a anthropomorphized dog; the film was expanded into a pair of successful and critically acclaimed television shows in Australia (SBS 1, 2007, 2010) and America (FX, 2010-2014). Born and raised in Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, Australia, Gann fell in love with performing while in high school, and earned his bachelor's degree in acting from the University of Southern Queensland. After college, he worked in children's theater before moving into mainstream comedy and drama with the Queensland Theatre Company. In 2001, he teamed with a college friend, Adam Zwar, and director Tony Rogers to create a seven-minute comedy film called "Wilfred," about a young man and his over-protective dog, played by Gann. The short was well received on the festival circuit in both Australia and the United States, and inspired Gann and Zwar to expand the premise for a weekly series. While working on the show, which was initially rejected by several Australian television networks, Gann enjoyed minor roles in several Australian comedies before he and Zwar rose to fame as cast members on the popular sketch comedy series "The Wedge" (Network Ten, 2006-07), which also launched the career of actress Rebel Wilson. In 2007, Gann reprised his role as the foul-mouthed, drug-addled mutt in both seasons of the Australian version of the show, which won three Australia Academy of Cinema and Television Awards, including Best Television Comedy Series in its debut season. After the completion of the first season, Gann reprised his most famous character from "The Wedge," an addled professional athlete named Mark Wary, for the series "Mark Loves Sharon" (Network Ten, 2008), which spoofed reality television and hapless celebrities. Gann then traveled to the United States to oversee an American version of "Wilfred" for the FX cable network with producer David Zuckerman. With Gann reprising his role as Wilfred and Elijah Wood as his owner, the Stateside "Wilfred" became the highest-ranking debut sitcom for FX, and enjoyed three follow-up seasons before coming to an end in 2014.