Podcasts about tv pilots

Andy returns to us as we talk about Old Timey Candy, the Van Gogh Experience, TV Pilots, Pee-Wee as Himself, Max Headroom, Slow Horses, Expeditionary Force, Ocean's 11, Ballerina, Exit 8, Liminal Spaces, SCP, Repo: The Genetic Opera, Andor, The Daughters' War, Product Placement, Ads at AMC, James Cameron takes on The Devils, and Disney's Piston Peak. So, get your greeking on, it's time for a GeekShock!

Initially an actress ('Les Miserables', 'Aspects of Love', et al.), Merri found herself out West some years back where she quickly made a name for herself at Liberman/Hirschfeld Casting, then Liberman/Patton Casting, working on such shows as Seinfeld, Party of Five, HBO's Band of Brothers, the feature film My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the Miramax feature film "Playing By Heart", starring Sean Connery and Angelina Jolie.  In 2000, Merri moved to Dreamworks Studios as the Casting Executive in charge of TV Pilots and Series- including "Spin City", “Freaks and Geeks” and the critically acclaimed "The Job", starring Denis Leary. She was then offered a position as the Director of Casting for Dramas and Movies at ABC Television, overseeing the casting of the series "Alias", "NYPD Blue", "The Practice" and the made for television movies "Gilda Radner - It's Always Something" and "The Music Man", starring Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth, to name just a few.  Merri then returned to the East Coast to teach and coach actors – something she still does (and loves) as time permits, when Tara Rubin offered her a Senior Casting Director position where she's been happily ensconced ever since, working on, among many others - the Broadway, touring and international companies of THE WHO'S TOMMY, COMPANY, AIN'T TOO PROUD, JERSEY BOYS,THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISERABLES, SCHOOL OF ROCK, MISS SAIGON, A BRONX TALE, CLUELESS the Musical, TREVOR the Musical (2023 Artios Award) and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (2024 Artios Award) The TRC office is also responsible for the casting of Billy Crystal's series “Before” for Apple TV and the Broadway productions of The Outsiders, SIX and Death Becomes Her, just to name a few  Merri also casts for many theaters regionally – including The Papermill Playhouse, Lyric Opera of Chicago,  The Old Globe, Seattle Rep, The Goodman and The La Jolla Playhouse.  She is the very proud Casting Director of the critically acclaimed web series SUBMISSIONS ONLY and also boasts having cast many other independent TV & film projects, workshops and readings. In 2024, Merri took on some passion projects on the side, as well. These include the highly acclaimed and starry concert production of “FOLLIES” at Carnegie Hall for Transport Group's annual benefit gala, and a reading of a new play at The Actors Studio written by Lyle Kessler (“Orphans”) and directed by Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco – starring Chazz Palminteri, Tim Blake Nelson and Gina Gershon. In addition, Merri is now also the Casting Director at The South Carolina New Play Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Aronson is an Academy Award nominated movie and documentary filmmaker. His works include “Orchestra Of Exiles”, a brilliant documentary that tells the story of famed European violinist Bronislaw Huberman who, during WW II, was responsible for saving the lives of over 1,000 Jewish musicians and their families in the process of creating the Israel Philharmonic after the war. Josh has also created MTV videos, TV pilots and over 500 commercials. Plus, he's a concert pianist.My featured song is “The Rich Ones All Stars”, my recent single with my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with Josh:www.aronsonfilms.com—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S SINGLES:“LOVELY GIRLIE” is Robert's new single. It's a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

This month's pilot is Massholes. It was set up at ABC and written by Bill Callahan (Scrubs, Spin City). Bill is a veteran comedy writer who's worked on so many shows you know and love. This is a Friends-style ensemble pilot inspired by Bill's group of friends from Massachusetts. To keep things authentic, we assembled an all-star cast of actors from the Boston area.Massholes stars Rob Corddry (Ballers, Hot Tub Time Machine), Nicholas D'Agosto (Trial & Error, Criminal Minds), Misha Collins (Supernatural), Josh Gondelman (Last Week Tonight, Desus & Mero), Alyssa Limperis (What We Do in the Shadows), Maggie Lawson (Psych), Brittany Curran (The Magicians), Jamie Loftus (Star Trek: Lower Decks), Killian McAssey, and Andrew Reich with stage directions.If you missed our last live show, you can still watch the live feed here.WE HAVE MERCH! Merch store: hereFor more information about Dead Pilots Society and to listen to past episodes featuring John Hodgman, Emerald Fennell, and many others, visit: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/dead-pilots-society. 

In this not-so-pocket-sized Pocket Size episode, Scotty and Amelia break down a few of their favorite TV pilots of all time. These shows exposed us all to the terrifying mysteries of a distant island in the South Pacific and the uncanny creepiness of a logging town in the Pacific Northwest, took us into the hallowed hallways of the White House and an advertising firm in 1960s Manhattan, and more. And these are those initial episodes that hooked us and made us come back for more. NOTE: Due to ... well, gestures broadly at the world ... Scotty and Amelia are going to take a little break for the rest of November. There will be this this and one more Pocket Size episode, but the next full-sized episode will come in December. Happy(ish) Holidays!

We're diving into TV Pilots for the next month on BSS, starting off with the first episode of "Friday Night Lights." Caroline Darney and Kyle Bandujo take clear eyes and full hearts into talking Dillon's lack of QB development, Mack Brown's cameo, and if Jason Street could've hung at Notre Dame.  Follow Caroline @cwdarney, and Kyle @kylebandujo Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed, Mapped, and Illustrated" here or wherever books are sold. You can support Big Screen Sports, get schedule updates, and pick movies to be covered in upcoming episodes by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bigscreensports. Big Screen Sports is hosted/edited by Kyle Bandujo, and produced by Aaron Figueroa, Mike Schubert, Steve Rogers, Kevin Frost, Mike Dries, Ryan "Nigel" Yager, Mike D, Chris Mycoskie, Andrew Tuegel, John Craig, Zach Rich, Stephen DeBow, Kevin Enkelmann, Dan McFall, Mac Lindsey, Curt Ritchie, Robert Dove, Andrew Tuegel, Jeff Estes, Anthony Scafone, Benjamin Baumann, Taylor Logan, Shawn Hoffman, Peter Robl, Jamie Bryan, and Classic Stadium Fire. Art for Big Screen Sports was created by Riki Prosper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the after-show for Honey Do List, featuring our interview with Julie Bean and Brian Donovan. Julie and Brian share incredible stories about breaking into the industry and how they worked their way up to becoming showrunners. Brian also discusses his time on the legendary Georgetown improv troupe alongside Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, and Jacqueline Novak, to name a few. There's great practical and honest insight into showrunning in this episode. Plus, you'll find out why every writer should have a post-it note on their computer that says: "Put it in the bathroom." You'll also hear about the development of Honey Do List and how it went from a tik tok video to a TV pilot. We loved chatting with Brian and Julie, and we know you're going to love listening to this one. Enjoy!The mother-daughter duo and tik tok video that inspired Honey Do List hereTickets to Ben Blacker's show Retro Specs live at The Elysian Theater on 9/29ticket link: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/retrospecsFor more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

Host: Geoffrey D. CalhounHost and Best Selling Author of 'The Guide For Every Screenwriter'Guest: Marc GuggenheimLegendary Showrunner of Arrow, Flash, and Legends of TomorrowSummary:In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun welcomes back legendary showrunner Marc Guggenheim to discuss his experience crafting some of the most iconic TV pilots of our time, including Arrow and The Flash. Marc shares insights into the unique challenges of creating a successful pilot, the importance of tone and casting, and the pivotal role of director David Nutter. They delve into the creative process behind Arrow, the evolution of its characters, and how Marc and his team navigated the complexities of producing a superhero show for a new generation.Takeaways:The crucial role of a talented pilot director and the impact of David Nutter on Arrow's success.The process of creating and maintaining tone, casting, and production value in a TV pilot.The development and evolution of Arrow's characters and story arcs.Insights into the unique challenges of producing superhero shows for television.The importance of empathy and understanding in the creative industry and beyond.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome05:37 - Challenges and Triumphs in Producing Arrow10:17 - Evolution of Arrow's Story and Characters15:48 - Aha Moments and Learning Curves20:21 - Thematic Consistency and Visual Storytelling22:46 - Marc's Message on Empathy and GraceFollow Us:Geoffrey D. Calhoun: Instagram - @screenwriterpodMarc Guggenheim: Marc's InstagramTags: Hashtags: #Screenwriting #TVProduction #Arrow #Flash #LegendsOfTomorrow #MarcGuggenheim #DavidNutter #EmpathyInStorytelling #Podcast #GeoffreyDCalhoun

Monty Franklin is an Australian born stand-up comedian, actor, writer & director now based in LA. He tours all over the world headlining some of the biggest comedy clubs and also opens for Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan and Jim Breuer. In the acting space, Monty has appeared on 'Real Rob' on NETFLIX, season 1&2, had roles on 'New Girl', 'Becoming Bond'  and is the creator and star of 'The Manny' - TV Pilot. Monty's numerous television stand-up performances include AXS TV's Live At Gotham, Channel 10s The Circle, Foxtel's Stand Up Australia, and as part of The Comedy Channel's special – The Best Of Stand Up and Comedy Gold. Performing sold out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, with his shows The Full Monty and Monty McFly. He has also performed at the Carols By Candlelight in Australia to a crowd of 15,000 at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Monty has produced, written and starred in two TV Pilots of sketch-comedy show No Monkeys on Bikes for Channel 7, co-hosted a weekly radio show on Fox FM and produced a number of short films featured in festivals around the world. He was the host of the pilot Tv Show 'Australia UpLate' and filmed a forth pilot with Channel 7 for a comedy travel show. Monty is now based in Los Angeles where he performs all over the country, headlining some of the most sort after comedy clubs in the world including The Improv Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory and Monty's name was recently added to the world-famous Comedy Store in Hollywood, the first Australian on the wall, a great honor. In 2020 Monty raised $280,00Aud for the Wildlife Warriors Foundation putting a stand up show on at Novo Theatre in LA with Joe Rogan, Jim Jefferies and Whitney Cummings. He is also in post-production on his film ‘Great Emu War' which he wrote, starred and directed in. He will be back in November for a number of shows across Australia, so check them out! We chat about his 20 year mindset, rejection, Performing stand up when someone has been stabbed, leaving Aus and starting again in LA, his beautiful analogy about running, the importance of time, positive mentorship Rob Schneider, checking your ego, his new movie plus plenty more! The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Monty out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montyfranklin Website & AUS tour dates: https://www.montyfranklin.com/gigs-1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@montyfranklinofficial X / Twitter: https://x.com/montyfranklin?lang=en

This is an episode dedicated to unscripted television.  J. Keith van Straaten, Jordan Morris, and John Moe talk about their dead unscripted projects that were sold to networks and streams but never produced. This conversation went to a ton of unexpected places and that's definitely a part of it's charm. Enjoy it!There's still time to help support our podcast by becoming a maximum fun member for as little as $5 a month.  Help us support what we do by going to maximumfun.org/join. MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

DUNE MONTH CONTINUES! If you, too, are indulging in a Dune Month, YOU might find yourself searching certain video sharing website for 2000's Sci Fi Channel miniseries FRANK HERBERT'S DUNE, aka "The one where Paul Atreides is bringing big Anakin Skywalker energy." Or perhaps you'd like to skip that and just listen to us tell you about it. Either way, this is the episode for you! We're talking all 90 minutes of Episode 1, comparing it to all the other DUNEs we know, and doing it all with self-described "Dune guy" Jeremy Bent (Eurovangelists, Mission to Zyxx)! Then a quiz about Sci Fi/SyFy Originals...What's GoodAlonso - Mark Harris's pieces,  “Missing the GBF” “How Bad Can It Get For Hollywood”Drea - Minnesota updateJeremy - Hell Divers 2Ify - The Oscars being actually goodITIDICThe Oscars Were Last SundayStaff PicksAlonso - Menus Plaisirs – Les TroisgrosDrea - Sunshine (2007) Jeremy - Society of the SnowIfy - Love Lies Bleeding Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, or InstagramWithDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeIfy NwadiweProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Gabrielle Byndloss is back to discuss the changing face of the acting industry with me as we look at life post-strike in 2024. We talk about the new auditions we've been seeing in the commercial realm that are focused on social media ads, the deal with commercials and streaming, and how the industry is reshaping itself. Pilot season is changing before our very eyes and no one knows exactly what is going to come to replace it. We even go into how we define success an acting, arguing that it can look quite different than what many might think. After all, as working actors, we are constantly trying to get to the next thing, to reach that number one spot on the call sheet…but what would happen if we reconnected with our why and looked around at the life we've built and all of the chances that we do get to act? It might be worth a try. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Challenges 00:53 The Reality of Working Actor Life 01:23 The Excitement and Anxiety of Auditions 02:03 The Struggle of Maintaining Enthusiasm 02:32 The Impact of COVID on Actor Life & The Difficulty of Breaking Cycles 04:00 The Changing Landscape of TV Pilots 12:58 The Shift to Streaming and Social Media Ads 17:51 Reevaluating Success in Acting 22:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ Gabrielle's IG ★ Variety Article “**Network TV Pilot Season Is Mostly Dead — but Stubbornly Hasn't Gone Away Completely”** ★ Listen to TV's Top Five Podcast ★ Listen to TV's Top Five “Streaming and Ads” Episode ★ Kevin Rudolf's “I Made It” ★ The Membership ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! And don't miss all the content on IG and as always at, OneBrokeActress.com And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, you can schedule a chat with her right here. Don't forget to join the mailing list here!

Have you seen the new tv pilot based on a true story? That's right, it's about you from your perspective. Have you ever been so pulled to write your story? Or do others tell you "You should write a book about ______." But writing your story doesn't always mean a book. Nitara Osbourne is here to share the ways she helps content creators tell their stories.  She offered great advice from a legal perspective as well as the emotions you may face during this process. She gave advice on how to handle those you might want to mention in your story. You're not an island, others in your life are bound to come up when you tell your story. And she realizes most don't have only this project on their plates. She has recently started offering an online course how to write your story into a tv pilot for busy professionals. Check it out and get inspired!! Nitara Osbourne is an award-winning and produced screenwriter, ** editor ** of two Amazon **bestselling personal/professional development books, and contributing author of the Amazon bestselling self-help anthology book, From Us For You, which won 3rd place in The Incipere Awards (2023)**. To Connect with Nitara Osbourne:  TheInfiniteWriter.com or Check out her eBook: Writing Shortcuts for Busy Non-Writers ‌Take The Course: How to Write your Life Story into a TV Pilot Need energy and sustainability to write that book or tv pilot?  Get all the energy and clear headedness you'll need with Neora Weight Management and Wellness set. To find me on social media: Debbi-Jo Horton Join my podcast community Learn more in my Facebook Group: Advantages to Aging 

This is the after show for Fulfillment with its writer Vali Candrasekaran (Modern Family, 30 Rock). Vali is a respected veteran comedy writer who's written on all of your favorite sitcoms. You'll hear the crazy story about how he landed his first job on "My Name Is Earl".  He talks about a show he created with Christopher Lloyd (Modern Family, Frasier) starring two A-list actors that somehow didn't get picked up to series.  Vali shares some great advice he received from Chris regarding multi-camera sitcom writing and some of his own advice on writing a pilot. Writers, do not miss this episode.  Enjoy!WE HAVE A LIVE SHOW COMING UP on January 21st from 3PM to 5PM at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. Come see us table read scripts the following scripts: Principle written by Open Mike Eagle (The New Negroes) & Mike Benner (Bob's Burgers)You're Only Young Twice written by Tommy Johnagin (That 90s Show, Man With A Plan). TICKETS at elysiantheater.comFor more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

Jason and Brett's love for books and Broadway come together in this exciting episode!  They talk to musical book writer and lyricist Kait Kerrigan about adapting The Great Gatsby for the stage, Merri Sugarman about the casting process and her new book From Craft to Career, and Matthew Chisling (aka @mattyandthebooks) about book adaptations coming to Broadway. A behind-the-scenes conversation you won't want to miss!Kait Kerrigan is an award-winning lyricist, book writer, and playwright. She is an alumnus of Barnard College and the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop and a member of the Dramatists Guild. Off Broadway: book and lyrics for The Mad Ones, and Henry & Mudge. Regional: The Great Gatsby (Paper Mill Playhouse), plays (Father/Daughter and Imaginary Love) and musicals (Justice, Earthrise, and Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends). Digital credits include: A Killer Party. Her immersive house party The Bad Years (book and lyrics) had two sold-out pop-up productions in Brooklyn. Awards include: Kleban Award for libretto, Jonathan Larson Award for lyric-writing, Most Promising Lyricist Award from the Theatre Hall of Fame, Edgerton Award, and residencies at Page 73, Dramatists Guild Fellows, Rhinebeck, Goodspeed's Johnnie Mercer Project, and MacDowell.Initially an actress (Les Misérables, Aspects of Love), Merri Sugarman found herself in L.A. where she quickly made a name for herself at Liberman/Hirschfeld Casting working on such shows as Seinfeld, HBO's Band of Brothers, and the feature film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, to name a few. Following that, at Dreamworks Studios, Merri was the Casting Executive in charge of TV Pilots and Series. She is a Senior Casting Director at Tara Rubin Casting. Credits: Ain't Too Proud, Jersey Boys, Phantom Of The Opera, Les Misérables, School of Rock, Miss Saigon and A Bronx Tale. Off Broadway: Clueless and Trevor. Matthew Chisling has worked for a decade in the professional theatre space as a marketer, producer, ticketing manager and strategist. He is currently a senior director of campaign marketing at TodayTix Group, a technology company in the performing arts space. Matt is an avid reader and runs an instagram account called @mattyandthebooks**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com

Mackenzie Lansing is a French-American TV and film actress. Her latest film “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” is currently the number one movie at the box office. In this episode we discuss her work on that film, working with Rachel Zegler, being mentored by Kate Winslet, future goals and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - New Hunger Games Film 02:40 - Stunts, Fear & Harnessing Anxiety 06:20 - Locations, Sets & CGI with Hunger Games 09:15 - Working with Rachel Zegler 10:00 - Mackenzie's Last Line in Hunger Games 10:45 - Movie Business 11:20 - Reception of Movie for Mackenzie 14:05 - The Creator, Allswell in New York & TV Pilots 15:50 - Working with Kate Winslet & Acting Advice 18:09 - Charlie Kaufman & Creative Movies 19:14 - Frances McDormand 19:45 - Motivation, Habits, Self Talk & Podcasts 22:05 - Learning from Failure & Blues Clues 25:45 - Goals, Confidence, Bullying & Strength 27:45 - Hunger Games Fans 29:14 - Hunter Schafer31:10 - Shows To Guest On & Promotions 33:30 - Outro Mackenzie Lansing Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mackenzielansing/Chuck Shute YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/chuckshuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

This week the TV Pilots are joined by the hilarious Gianmarco Soresi (Netflix, Comedy Central, Seeso even!) to discuss CW's insane Archie universe murder mystery sex romp. We talk about turning Sunday morning cartoons into gritty TV shows, the legitimate theater, and why the entire town of Riverdale is so horny!! We also tackle the subjects you've been curious about like if implied twincest is ever okay in TV, psychotically-timed lesbian kisses and high schoolers with 2% body fat. Come aboard and buckle up it for this slightly uncomfortable, horny, tongue-in-butt-cheek ride from Greg Berlanti. Go see Gianmarco on tour at these upcoming dates! http://www.gianmarcosoresi.com/tour --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotslicense/support

In this episode, we spoke with Emmy-nominated Cinematographer Martina Radwan. Martina has shot award-winning documentaries including The Last Year, Food and Country, The Social Dilemma, How to Survive a Pandemic, Hot Coffee, Arthur Miller: Writer, Saving Face, Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and episodes of American Masters, Frontline, Independent Lens, and P.O.V. On the narrative front, her films include The Killing Floor, Personal Velocity, Love Liza, Nico Icon, and Wim Wenders' Until the End of The World. In our chat, she shares her journey shooting projects all over the world, how she learned her craft, and insights on the art of documentary filmmaking today.The Making Of is presented by AJA Video Systems:AJA ColorBox: A powerhouse for color conversionPerform LUT-based color transformations with powerful video processing using AJA ColorBox in live, on-set, and post production environments. The compact device, which features 12G-SDI in/out and HDMI 2.0 out, provides advanced-level color science via the AJA Color Pipeline, as well as support for Colorfront, ORION-CONVERT, BBC, and NBCU color management approaches. Learn more here: www.aja.com/colorboxZEISS introduces their new camera tracking systemWith CinCraft Scenario, ZEISS presents a new, powerful and flexible camera tracking system as part of their CinCraft ecosystem. Built upon NCAM's unique tracking technology and ZEISS' expertise in lens data, the camera tracking system introduces a user experience designed to match the film crew's workflow and ease of use. Learn more hereFilm Book of the Month:The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of HollywoodChinatown is the Holy Grail of 1970s cinema. Its twist ending is the most notorious in American film and its closing line of dialogue the most haunting. Here for the first time is the incredible true story of its making. Looming over the story of this classic movie is the imminent eclipse of the '70s filmmaker-friendly studios as they gave way to the corporate Hollywood we know today. In telling that larger story, The Big Goodbye will take its place alongside classics like Easy Riders, Raging Bulls and The Devil's Candy as one of the great movie-world books ever written. Get a copy hereOWC Thunderbolt Go DockThe OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is the first of its kind, full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply and 11 ports, for additional ease and connectivity while on the Go. It's a one-dock solution that works with all past, present and future Thunderbolt and USB devices and accessories. Browse hereGreat Film & TV Music at No Cost to You!All you need to do is provide music cue sheets for your qualified projects. It's Really That Simple.  In addition to most TV Shows and Feature Films, even TV Pilots can qualify. We're not talking about music that sounds like it should be free, this is cutting-edge underscore used daily on a global basis by Hollywood's Major Film & TV Studios. Visit us herePodcast Rewind:October 2023 - Ep. 20…The Making Of is published by Michael Valinsky.To promote your products or services to over 7,700 leading film & TV industry pros reading this newsletter, email us at mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we spoke with Decentralized Pictures Co-Founders Leo Matchett and Mike Musante. Along with Roman Coppola, these three founded the innovative film production company that's helping to fund many independent projects, as well as provide a home for mentorship and other support for emerging filmmakers. Mr. Matchett serves as CEO of the company and Mr. Musante as its Head of Production. In our conversation, Leo and Mike share their backstories and pathways into producing — plus the complete story of Decentralized Pictures. We also discussed the state of the independent film industry, and much more. The Making Of is presented by AJA Video Systems:Exciting new solutions and updates from AJAAJA rolled out powerful new products and updates this fall – from KONA X, its next-gen I/O card for ultra-low latency video capture/playback and Desktop Software v17 to a feature-packed AJA HDR Image Analyzer 12G update, and new 12G-SDI openGear conversion solutions. Get acquainted with the latest from AJA via the What's New Page.  ZEISS Conversations:Gather round, horror fans! Join us for ZEISS Conversations on Halloween as we explore the spine-chilling work of Cinematographer James Kniest! Be sure to register now to get the inside scoop on his projects such as the iconic Annabelle, which is the second installment of The Conjuring universe, and his spooky work on The Haunting of Bly Manor and American Horror Stories. Plus, get an exclusive look at what went into crafting Mike Flanagan's 2022 “The Midnight Club,” including Kniest's strategic selection of ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from a master filmmaker who'll share how he employs various camera techniques, lensing, lighting and composition for creating the most frightening scenes. Halloween has never looked scarier! Register now for an unforgettable and interactive virtual event on Oct 31st at 12pm PST. Sign up HereFilm Book of the Month:American Cinematographer's Shot Craft: Lessons, Tips & Techniques on the Art and Science of CinematographyA collection of Jay Holben's SHOT CRAFT column from American Cinematographer magazine. A treasured series of educational pieces on the art and science of cinematography.An extraordinary book for the film student and refresher for the seasoned pro, SHOT CRAFT is written in an easy-to-read tone that explains the technical and complicated in simple language. It is a must-have for everyone working in the art of visual storytelling in motion pictures. A curated selection from the first five years of SHOT CRAFT providing insights on: cinematography fundamentals, formats, exposure, lighting & electricity, optics, travel & locations, filmmaking techniques, relationships, communication and career.  Available from Adakin Press: hereOWC Thunderbolt Go DockThe OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is the first of its kind, full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply and 11 ports, for additional ease and connectivity while on the Go. It's a one-dock solution that works with all past, present and future Thunderbolt and USB devices and accessories. Check it out hereGreat Film & TV Music at No Cost to You!All you need to do is provide music cue sheets for your qualified projects. It's Really That Simple. In addition to most TV Shows & Feature Films, even TV Pilots can qualify. We're not talking about music that sounds like it should be free. This is cutting-edge underscore used daily on a global basis by Hollywood's Major Film & TV Studios. Browse herePodcast Rewind:October 2023 - Ep. 19…The Making Of is produced by Michael Valinsky.To promote your products or services to over 7,270 top film and TV industry pros receiving this newsletter, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we welcomed New York-based Cinematographer Wolfgang Held, ASC. Wolfgang has shot over 100 documentaries and feature films including The Andy Warhol Diaries, Joan Baez I Am a Noise, This Stolen Country of Mine, All In: The Fight for Democracy, The Fourth Estate, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, Particle Fever, Brüno, Teeth, and the Oscar-nominated documentary Children Underground. In our chat, Wolfgang shares about his early days, his journey into documentary filmmaking, his mentorship with Albert Maysles, thoughts on cinema verité, and much more.The Making Of is presented by AJA Video Systems:Exciting new solutions and updates from AJAAJA rolled out powerful new products and updates this fall – from KONA X, its next-gen I/O card for ultra-low latency video capture/playback and Desktop Software v17 to a feature-packed AJA HDR Image Analyzer 12G update, and new 12G-SDI openGear conversion solutions. Get acquainted with the latest from AJA via the What's New Page.  Film Festival This Week: Mallorca Film Festival — October 18-24thThe Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival enters its 12th edition this week. This year marks the 2nd Annual Cinematography Focus, which includes Educational Panels, Workshops, Networking and Awards. Erik Messerschmidt, ASC will accept the festival's Cinematography Icon Award this year — and ARRI joins as an official sponsor. The Mallorca Film Festival is recognized as "One of Europe's 10 Most Exciting Film Festivals" by The Guardian, as MovieMaker's “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee” and appears on the 100 Best Reviewed Film Festival list on FilmFreeway! Learn more hereFilm Book of the Month:American Cinematographer's Shot Craft: Lessons, Tips & Techniques on the Art and Science of CinematographyA collection of Jay Holben's SHOT CRAFT column from American Cinematographer magazine. A treasured series of educational pieces on the art and science of cinematography. An extraordinary book for the film student and refresher for the seasoned pro, SHOT CRAFT is written in an easy-to-read tone that explains the technical and complicated in simple language. It is a must-have for everyone working in the art of visual storytelling in motion pictures.A curated selection from the first five years of SHOT CRAFT providing insights on: cinematography fundamentals, formats, exposure, lighting & electricity, optics, travel & locations, filmmaking techniques, relationships, communication & career.  Available from Adakin Press: hereZEISS Conversations with James KniestGather round, horror fans! Join us for ZEISS Conversations on Halloween as we explore the spine-chilling work of Cinematographer James Kniest! Be sure to register now to get the inside scoop on his projects such as the iconic "Annabelle," which is the second installment of "The Conjuring" universe, and his spooky work on “The Haunting of Bly Manor” and “American Horror Stories.” Plus, get an exclusive look at what went into crafting Mike Flanagan's 2022 “The Midnight Club”, including Kniest's strategic selection of ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from a master filmmaker who will share how he employs various camera techniques, lensing, lighting, and composition for creating the most frightening scenes. Halloween has never looked scarier! Register now for an unforgettable and interactive virtual event on October 31st at 12pm PST. Sign up HereGreat Film & TV Music at No Cost to You!All you need to do is provide music cue sheets for your qualified projects. It's Really That Simple. In addition to most TV Shows and Feature Films, even some TV Pilots can qualify. We're not talking about music that sounds like it should be free. This is cutting-edge underscore used daily on a global basis by Hollywood's Major Film and TV Studios. Visit Zero Fee Music OWC Thunderbolt Go DockThe OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is the first of its kind, full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply and 11 ports, for additional ease and connectivity while on the Go. It's a one-dock solution that works with all past, present and future Thunderbolt and USB devices and accessories. Check it out herePodcast Rewind:Sept. 2023 - Episode XVIII…The Making Of is produced by Michael Valinsky.To promote your products or services to over 6,700 top film, TV and video industry pros receiving this newsletter, email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

Writing a Pilot is one of the more difficult undertakings of a Screenwriter. It must set up an entire series without revealing too much of the series journey, engage the audience with questions, but not leave enough questions to be confusing. A great pilot starts with a great outline. In this episode, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss how TV Pilots are broken and outlined in a professional writer's room, and how to take those lessons with you to your own personal pilot process.    TWIW: the Writer's Strike is over! A new series is coming to the Act Two Podcast. Tasha was on a panel at the Netherlands Film Festival! Josh broke his ankle, which has ripple effects to the upcoming Patreon. Tasha's TOMB RAIDER teaser came out!    Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist

This week your TV Pilots are discussing the 90's animated classic of Ren and Stimpy. They discuss everything from your favorite Nickelodeon Animated shows, to what was a rejected ingredient of slime. So buckle your seat belts and get ready for one of the most nostalgic and grossest animated shows of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotslicense/support

Another Aussie joins us on Looking Outside to explore the power of laughter and positivity through comedy, with stand-up comedian, actor and TV personality, Monty Franklin.Having lived in the US and toured 42 states over the last ten years, Monty has performed to more than a million Americans, and whether it's on stage or at the bank, he speaks to the privilege of making people forget their troubles, even for a little while. He says laughter is one of the greatest things people can experience, and it's his role to find the kind of comedy that is relatable; stories about day to day life that despite being his, are not really about him but his listeners. Story crafting has been an interest area for Monty since he was little, whether it was standing up and telling stories in front of his (funny) family, learning about the stories that shaped his home country of Australia, through indigenous culture, art and The Dreaming, or exploring the stories that live within other art forms like film or music.Today he funnels his love of storytelling into his comedy shows or in his writing. Monty says all we leave behind on this earth are the things we hear, learn and pass down. So it's either in the fields of education or storytelling that we pass on the history of the world and learnings of our time on it. Monty speaks to positive stories about good people, doing good things for each other, as the ones we're drawn to today, despite seemingly being divided by politics. Monty believes 99% of people are good and want to get along, and what helps in that is thinking outside the parameters of what we perceive as true; to consider a different take on things and not shut ourselves off to the evolution of ideas.Jo and Monty also chat through the ups and downs of Aussie relocation to America, particularly in having to ‘start over' no matter what success was previously gained, of benefiting from the strength of the Aussie brand (a testament, Monty says, of the “good people” that went international) but also wearing its novelty-factor … and even after so long feeling a little out of place.While Monty admits that it is an ego-boost to be ‘in the limelight', he says great comedians listen more than they talk. And while being on stage gives you a thick skin for critique, you're not immune to feeling hurt from negative comments, or from having good and very bad days, which reinforces the need to strengthen your mental health to handle the swings of life, which ultimately should be expected because you can't be up and laughing all the time.--To look outside, Monty listens to TED Talks in the morning. A 12 min video over breakfast on a range of topics gives him a fresh perspective and knowledge about something new and interesting. Monty says learning this way is quick and he gets something surprising from it every time. Once a year, Monty also takes a surf trip, with his friends and without a phone.--Monty Franklin is an Australian born stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television personality, now based in LA.He tours all over the world headlining some of the biggest comedy clubs and also opens for Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan and Jim Breuer. Monty was on Ep #1794 of The Joe Rogan Experience and he is currently appearing in 'Real Rob' on NETFLIX, season 1&2.He has had roles on 'New Girl' - FOX, 'Becoming Bond' - Hulu and is the creator and star of 'The Manny' - TV Pilot.Monty's numerous television stand-up performances include AXS TV's Live At Gotham, Channel 10s The Circle, Foxtel's Stand Up Australia, and as part of The Comedy Channel's special – The Best Of Stand Up and Comedy Gold.Monty has produced, written and starred in two TV Pilots of sketch-comedy show No Monkeys on Bikes for Channel 7, co-hosted a weekly radio show on Fox...

   Welcome to the first of what is a new obsession with us, Busted TV Pilots!For the inaugural episode, we've chosen two absolute doozies starting with the "Man from the 25th Century" AKA "Irwin Allen's Kitchen Junk Drawer." Followed up with Jason's choice, the American version of "Spaced" which, totally doesn't suck.Then we trail off into topics like Dick Shawn, rare SCTV and voice-over legend Bob Holt.Got a busted TV pilot for us? Let us know in the Pod Stallions Facebook group!Where to see these fine TV Pilots.Man from the 25th Centuryhttps://youtu.be/OJZA1K61LBkUS Spaced Pilot:https://youtu.be/x5w7X86C_dgNew Zoo Revue Bloopers:https://youtu.be/fOAgATcn_yYDOWNLOAD THE SHOW HERETopics discussed:Dick Shawn, Simon Pegg, Lost in Space, Irwin Allen, Time Tunnel,TV pilots, Bob Holt, Abbey, Grape Ape, Kentucky Fried Movie, SCTV, New Zoo Revue, Back Door Pilots, John Candy, Edgar Wright, Nick Frost, Jessica Hines,  Do you miss toy magazines?That's why we created Toy-Ventures magazine, an old-school print publication dedicated to vintage toys from the 1960s to the 1990s. Each issue is packed with never before seen images and information written by some of the top collectors. We've got six issues and climbing; please check our page here or visit our store.  Our newest book "Knock-Offs: Totally, Unauthorized Action Figures," is now available. It's 130 pages of bootleg goodness. You can get this new book via the PlaidStallions Shop , On Amazon (Affiliate Link) or on eBay (eBay Link)   Our book Rack Toys, Cheap, Crazed Playthings is now available again! Order through our Affiliate Link  Order Rack Toys 2.0 Here through our Affiliate Link►https://amzn.to/3Bkm9z1 FACEBOOK GROUPS FROM PLAIDSTALLIONS  Pod Stallions is based on our podcast and is one of the most fun groups on Facebook. Toys, Comics, Movies, TV, it's all up for grabs and remember, you keep the glass! If you like our show, then you have found your tribe.  Mego Knock Off Headquarters- The leading group discussing 70s Dime store knock-offs and bootleg action figures, we talk vintage toys and not others. We know the difference between Astro Apes and Action Apeman.  It's a fun group where we talk about Lincoln International, AHI, Tomland, Bogi, Demo Man, Mortoys, and other generic greats.

There's only a few more days left of Max Fun Drive and we're sad to see it go! This is the one time of year where we ask you to become a member or upgrade your membership to help make our show possible. If you've already done your part, thank you so much for your support. We couldn't bring you the best damn dead pilots in Hollywood without it. There's always time to become a Max Fun member, so if you want to help us keep fighting the good fight go to maximumfun.org/join ! For this year's Max Fun Drive we brought you the first three episodes of a show created by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night) called Wheelan Motors. If you haven't listened to it yet… what are you waiting for?This is the after show and in it you'll hear all about how Brooks and Isaac started their comedy partnership. They talk in depth about their long and arduous development of Wheelan Motors. How close they were to the finish line and the rollercoaster ride that is Fox's new pilot development process. This episode has a whole lot of passion and vulnerability in it. Perhaps the perfect way to cap off this year's Max Fun Drive. Thanks for listening! Enjoy!This year our bonus content includes our library of video from our table reads. You can get them for as little as $5 by going to https://maximumfun.org/joinFor more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

Say hello to the newest member of our BFA Film Production faculty: Michael Tuxhorn, a.k.a. Tux. Michael comes to us with a broad background in film, largely in writing screenplays and television pilots. We talked about all that and the work they're doing with the students in our department.To learn more about Michael, start with the bio on our website: https://theatreandfilm.olemiss.edu/MichaelTuxhorn.htmlThen check out their IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7795228/And hop over here to learn about some of Michael's projects: https://writers.coverfly.com/profile/writer-61297353c-88194The Department of Theatre & Film is grateful for its patrons and corporate sponsors. As a department we are committed to the high quality instruction that our students receive. Investing in the students' education and these quality productions helps us move toward our common goal of graduating successful, creative adults who are lifelong learners. If you are interested in contributing to these efforts, please visit https://umfoundation.givingfuel.com/theatreandfilm 

Justin, Austin, and Stephen are all together talking about James Gunn's big DCU Announcement from the end of January, some community discussion on TV pilot episodes, and more!Don't forget to follow us on socials; you can find us everywhere via our link - https://lnk.bio/rXxWTime codes:1:00 - What Are You Playing & Watching32:30 - Main Discussion1:14:15 - Community Discussion

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS! "As long as it doesn't hurt you, it can really only, at the very least, it will be a teaching lesson. Even if it does hurt you. I've had a lot of those teaching lessons too" - Tiffany Mak I'm thrilled to introduce you to my friend Tiffany Mak. Tiffany is one of the most sought after and successful Vancouver based Casting Directors. She has cast (too many) TV Pilots to name, television movies & Independent film. Some credits include: “The Baby-Sitters Club”, “Alaska Daily”, “To All The Boys I've Loved Before”, “Fresh” and “The Adam Project” With “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” coming out in 2023! Here we go!. Enjoy! Tiffany Mak IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2821273/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Elizabeth Boykewich is a Coach & Facilitator specializing in Transformation, Mindfulness & Leadership. She is a casting maven and served as the Head of Casting for ABC Family & Freeform at The Walt Disney Company for 17 years. Giant THANK YOU to all of the actors who submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a Q to be answered on the podcast or tik tok please visit the "for actors" page on my website. Link below. SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE: https://theeb.co/for-actors EB Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0102130/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 WE DISCUSS: +How hard cancellations are +Communication flow when shows are cancelled +Tiffany's first job +Kyle XY casting stories +What started the casting muscle going for Tiffany +"I'm number one on the call sheet!" / Call sheet numbers +Lauren Shuler Donner's advice to young Tiffany +How to start doing homework if you want to get into casting +Getting clear on your values to optimize for synchronicity +The most pleasurable and rewarding creative project TM has ever worked +The unpredictability of the business +Relationship importance +Optimizing for synchronicity +Tiffany's pillars before taking a project +Don't let pride get in your way +Important parts of growth +Getting outside of your ego and focus on values +Defining your values +Survival modes +Zoom callbacks +Most pleasurable and rewarding creative project +Tiffanys experience doing animated casting +How EB cast Lindsay Lohan in the Parent Trap +Why TM keeps and up to date non-film resume on her computer +What Tiffany is watching now +Why some CDs love reality shows +What advice do you give actors who want to get into this and build a career. +Self tape pet peeves +Best demo reels +Different types of headshots +What makes casting special --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-boykewich/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-boykewich/support

RushmoreFilms.com Kenny Tiller is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, and cartoonist. Born in 1988, he's a Louisiana-born and Atlanta-based creative. Tiller recently made his directorial debut with the “Art of the Hustle” pilot winning over 15 awards for Web/TV Series. He's also been featured in films such as “These Mean Streets,” “The Deal,” and “SLICE.” He has an in-depth desire to create compelling and award-winning narratives that focused on raising awareness about social issues and mental health.

This is the after show interview with Niki Schwartz-Wright (The Office, Speechless). Niki was the writer of Valley Trash which we released last week. In this interview, Niki lets us in on how autobiographical and personal this pilot was. She dishes on some advice her father gave her on how to handle bullies. Niki walks us through her journey to becoming a TV writer: starting as an assistant at a talent agency and transitioning to being a script coordinator on a show she would later get staffed on. She shares a story about joining The Office staff in the show's last season and how she had to watch 180 episodes of it in 7 days before starting. This is a good one! Enjoy it and thanks for listening. If you want to watch the video recording of Niki's pilot Valley Trash, you can do so for as little as $5 by becoming a Maximum Fun member at maximumfun.org/donate For more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS! "At the end of the day, it's the audition and what you're doing with the material" - Brett Greenstein I'm thrilled to introduce you to my friend Brett Greenstein. Brett and his partner, Collin Daniel, formed their company Greenstein/Daniel Casting in 2004. They are one of the most respected and prolific casting offices in Hollywood with their focus mainly being TV comedies. They have cast (too many) TV Pilots to name, television movies & Independent film. Some credits include: Reboot on hulu, Never Have I Ever on Netflix, American Auto, Home Economics, Hot in Cleveland, The Odd Couple, BH 90210, Superstore, American Housewife & Sprung Here we go!. Enjoy! Brett Greenstein IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0339207/?ref_=fn_al_nm_0 Elizabeth Boykewich is a Coach & Facilitator specializing in Transformation, Mindfulness & Leadership. She is a casting maven and served as the Head of Casting for ABC Family & Freeform at The Walt Disney Company for 17 years. Giant THANK YOU to all of the actors who submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a Q to be answered on the podcast or tik tok please visit the "for actors" page on my website. Link below. SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE: https://theeb.co/for-actors EB Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0102130/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 WE DISCUSS: +How Brett started in the business +What was it like casting Reboot during the pandemic? +One of his favorite projects to cast +The nuts and bolts of an international open call + What if I don't get the whole script? How do I prepare? +Why actors often don't see the whole script for episodic casting? +How to tell if it's a single camera or multi camera show by looking at the script +How many actors do you see for an episodic role? +How is it different from pilot casting? +Do you see tapes only until you find the right person? Or do you go through them all? +When do you ask for re-tapes? +What Brett misses about the in person auditions +Should an actor go on tape even if they don't feel right for it? +How should I tape myself depending on the type of show? +What makes my self tape stand out? "At the end of the day, it's the audition and what you're doing with the material" +What to do in a table read +Don't do this on social media. +What is the best way to get back on a CD's radar? +How do CDs keep track of so many actors? +Whats a master list? +Who goes through the breakdown submissions? +Do you bring in actors you don't know? +How do casting directors decide who to bring in +Advice for new actors moving to Los Angeles +What Brett's watching and loving right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-boykewich/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-boykewich/support

THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS! We asked actors, "If you could ask a CD anything what would you want to know?" Please enjoy the delightful, the kind, the gracious Deb George! Deb George has been in casting for over twenty years Series credits include Prison Break, Desperate Housewives, The Fosters, Devious Maids, Original casting for The Bold Type, Why Women Kill, & Good Trouble. She has cast (too many) TV Pilots to name, television movies & Independent film. Deb casts projects partnered alongside Scott Genkinger and on her own. She is a deeply kind, gracious and thoughtful woman. I'm so glad I get to share her with all of you. Here we go! Deb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debgeo/ Deb Email: Debgeorgecasting@gmail.com Deb Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1631692/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Elizabeth Boykewich is a Coach & Facilitator specializing in Transformation, Mindfulness & Leadership. She is a casting maven and served as the Head of Casting for ABC Family & Freeform at The Walt Disney Company for over 16 years. "All people are creative, capable, resourceful and whole." Giant THANK YOU to all of the actors who submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a Q to be answered on the podcast or tik tok please visit the "for actors" page on my website. Link below. EB Website: https://theeb.co/for-actors EB Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0102130/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Questions we discuss: +With the accessibility of self-tapes, are CD's requesting to see/considering more actors for a role via self tapes than they normally would in person. +When CD's say they will think of actors for other roles/future projects how to they keep tabs of those actors? Do they usually keep a file/database? How often do you actually bring back actors for other projects? +Favorite project you've cast? This is our chance to talk about The Fosters :) +If you look the part but have a bad self tape, does casting usually call for a work session/call back? +Do you see tapes only until you find the right person or go through them all? +Initial call versus callback? Changes you like to see? Keep the same things that got you the callback or try for fresh takes that are a little deeper. +What Deb is currently watching? + Advice for aspiring casting directors? +What is your process of learning actors new to you? +One of Debs favorite projects and why +How many actors do you send to producers for consideration on episodic +The exact process and tips for live zoom producer session callbacks for episodeic +Do zoom chemistry reads work? +If I get an audition and I just know I'm not right for this, should I tape anyway, or is it okay to pass? Casting Society of America: https://www.castingsociety.com Ricky Thompson: https://www.instagram.com/rickeythompson/ Asian America Girl Club: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Davidji: https://davidji.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-boykewich/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-boykewich/support

Welcome to the after show interview! This week we sat down with the writer of Peak Eve, Lon Zimmet. Andrew and Lon worked together on Lon's first show, Worst Week. Since then Lon has gone on to write for Happy Endings, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Superstore, and he created the sitcom LA to Vegas on Fox.  In this interview, Andrew and Lon talked about Lon's transition from working in a writing team to going out on his own. He credits his solo success to writing as much as he possibly could. Lon talks about his handy story document that he always refers to when he starts to work on something new. He let us in on his experience developing with FX, his process of writing cold opens, lessons he's learned as a show runner, and the difference between writing shows for the market and writing for yourself. This is a good one! Enjoy it and thanks for listening!If you want to watch the video recording of Peak Eve, you can do so for as little as $5 per month by becoming a Maximum Fun member at maximfun.org/donateFor more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

Please listen to the table read of Electric Youth written by David Iserson if you haven't yet. This is the after show with David, who has a ton of amazing credits including SNL, New Girl, and Mad Men. We get into a lot of them in this interview! David let us in on some great advice he got from Matthew Weiner  when he was on Mad Men and how that show was more of a comedy than people realize. He gives us his trusted metaphor for how to know whether an idea is a keeper. He also shares an absolutely insane note that he got from the network when he was developing Electric Youth. It's one for the crazy note hall of fame for sure. This is a good one! Enjoy it and thanks for listening! If you want to watch the video recording of Electric Youth, you can do so for as little as $5 per month by becoming a Maximum Fun member at maximfun.org/donateFor more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

Dr. Rand received his Honorary Ph.D. in the field of Energyinformative Sciences, from the Academy of Energyinformative Sciences, conducted with Moscow University, Russia. His contributions in the study and pursuit of Extraterrestrial Communications, research into UFO phenomena, cosmology and his representing the United States at The First World UFO Congress (Tucson, AZ - 1991) - earned him distinctive recognition and his Doctorate from their Russian Academy of Sciences on December 18, 1992 in Moscow. Jaysen Rand also attended the University of Illinois (Chicago Campus), Palmer School of Business, the National College of Chiropractic and earned three U.S. Army (MOS) school diplomas from (1963 - 1966). He's also a gold/platinum, multi-award winning music producer/recording artist/songwriter/publisher and recording studio manager being a music A&R executive with real hands-on corporate industry experience. As a Grammy nominated record producer, Rand received significant industry recognition from RIAA, NARAS, NATRA, Billboard, Record World and Cashbox magazines, a Readers Digest article on hot dance music, a 60 -Minutes TV disco dance special, and 3 Dick Clark LA Music Award nominations earning him 35 gold and platinum records. Dr. Rand now resides in Horn Lake, MS. In support of Doctor Rand's creative writing projects based on his Planet-X entertainment concepts, he's written three Teleplays all designed at TV Pilots for weekly series. He believes that these exciting Planet-X adventure themes would easily translate into major contemporary film studio projects followed by several weekly TV series. The author is currently completing a 4-CD set of demo sound tracks designed for his writing projects based upon Planet-X and are currently available upon request for audition and production purposes. Jaysen Q Rand has authored three books including The Extraterrestrial Hypothesis, The Cosmic Blueprint For After and The Reality Engineer. Dr. Rand travels widely establishing close ties with his fellow UFOlogists and paranormal researchers especially in Russia where Rand has close ties with Lt. Col. Marina Popovich and her former husband, Army General Pavel Popovich, who both live in Moscow. Marina and Pavel remain active in the UFO field representing Russia. To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Dr. Rand received his Honorary Ph.D. in the field of Energyinformative Sciences, from the Academy of Energyinformative Sciences, conducted with Moscow University, Russia. His contributions in the study and pursuit of Extraterrestrial Communications, research into UFO phenomena, cosmology and his representing the United States at The First World UFO Congress (Tucson, AZ - 1991) - earned him distinctive recognition and his Doctorate from their Russian Academy of Sciences on December 18, 1992 in Moscow. Jaysen Rand also attended the University of Illinois (Chicago Campus), Palmer School of Business, the National College of Chiropractic and earned three U.S. Army (MOS) school diplomas from (1963 - 1966). He's also a gold/platinum, multi-award winning music producer/recording artist/songwriter/publisher and recording studio manager being a music A&R executive with real hands-on corporate industry experience. As a Grammy nominated record producer, Rand received significant industry recognition from RIAA, NARAS, NATRA, Billboard, Record World and Cashbox magazines, a Readers Digest article on hot dance music, a 60 -Minutes TV disco dance special, and 3 Dick Clark LA Music Award nominations earning him 35 gold and platinum records. Dr. Rand now resides in Horn Lake, MS. In support of Doctor Rand's creative writing projects based on his Planet-X entertainment concepts, he's written three Teleplays all designed at TV Pilots for weekly series. He believes that these exciting Planet-X adventure themes would easily translate into major contemporary film studio projects followed by several weekly TV series. The author is currently completing a 4-CD set of demo sound tracks designed for his writing projects based upon Planet-X and are currently available upon request for audition and production purposes. Jaysen Q Rand has authored three books including The Extraterrestrial Hypothesis, The Cosmic Blueprint For After and The Reality Engineer. Dr. Rand travels widely establishing close ties with his fellow UFOlogists and paranormal researchers especially in Russia where Rand has close ties with Lt. Col. Marina Popovich and her former husband, Army General Pavel Popovich, who both live in Moscow. Marina and Pavel remain active in the UFO field representing Russia. To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

Dr. Rand received his Honorary Ph.D. in the field of Energyinformative Sciences, from the Academy of Energyinformative Sciences, conducted with Moscow University, Russia. His contributions in the study and pursuit of Extraterrestrial Communications, research into UFO phenomena, cosmology and his representing the United States at The First World UFO Congress (Tucson, AZ - 1991) - earned him distinctive recognition and his Doctorate from their Russian Academy of Sciences on December 18, 1992 in Moscow. Jaysen Rand also attended the University of Illinois (Chicago Campus), Palmer School of Business, the National College of Chiropractic and earned three U.S. Army (MOS) school diplomas from (1963 - 1966). He's also a gold/platinum, multi-award winning music producer/recording artist/songwriter/publisher and recording studio manager being a music A&R executive with real hands-on corporate industry experience. As a Grammy nominated record producer, Rand received significant industry recognition from RIAA, NARAS, NATRA, Billboard, Record World and Cashbox magazines, a Readers Digest article on hot dance music, a 60 -Minutes TV disco dance special, and 3 Dick Clark LA Music Award nominations earning him 35 gold and platinum records. Dr. Rand now resides in Horn Lake, MS. In support of Doctor Rand's creative writing projects based on his Planet-X entertainment concepts, he's written three Teleplays all designed at TV Pilots for weekly series. He believes that these exciting Planet-X adventure themes would easily translate into major contemporary film studio projects followed by several weekly TV series. The author is currently completing a 4-CD set of demo sound tracks designed for his writing projects based upon Planet-X and are currently available upon request for audition and production purposes. Jaysen Q Rand has authored three books including The Extraterrestrial Hypothesis, The Cosmic Blueprint For After and The Reality Engineer. Dr. Rand travels widely establishing close ties with his fellow UFOlogists and paranormal researchers especially in Russia where Rand has close ties with Lt. Col. Marina Popovich and her former husband, Army General Pavel Popovich, who both live in Moscow. Marina and Pavel remain active in the UFO field representing Russia.To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com

We're BACK just like we said we'd be BACK! (Just a couple weeks late). Today we're playing a quiz based on TV shows that never took off. Buy Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/man-bites-dog Ask us a question! Recommend an episode! Email it to askmanbitesdog@gmail.com Music from https://filmmusic.io "Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Just As Soon" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) MBD is a proud member of TitanCast Network

Television used to be where we went to find out who was assassinated or what rocket blew up or what war we were in. Now it's just bad stuff. Well this week, Chip reminds us of Max Headroom, the most subversive robot news anchor in the world, James talks about "Heil Honey! I'm Home!" One of the worst pilots ever made, and the amazing Ken Reid from TV Guidance Counselor stops by. Check Ken out at tvguidancecounselor.com or @tvguidance on Twitter and IG.

We're talking television pilots! Are they still relevant? Are they good or bad for TV shows? What are some great and bad pilot episodes of TV shows? We also chat about the awesome app Libby, and we answer which app we'd delete from the home screen of our cell phones! Share us with a friend, leave a review, and send us your own questions at spacecastlepodcast@gmail.com or @spacecastlepod on Twitter and Instagram, or give us a call at 970-591-3577! BECOME A GALACTONAUT: patreon.com/SpaceCastlePod JOIN OUR DISCORD: discord.gg/rCuZFgWEua Theme song "Deez Notes" by D.T. Carel and Brian Lovett. Indie podcast spotlight: Chatsmash! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're talking television pilots! Are they still relevant? Are they good or bad for TV shows? What are some great and bad pilot episodes of TV shows? We also chat about the awesome app Libby, and we answer which app we'd delete from the home screen of our cell phones! Share us with a friend, leave a review, and send us your own questions at spacecastlepodcast@gmail.com or @spacecastlepod on Twitter and Instagram, or give us a call at 970-591-3577! BECOME A GALACTONAUT: patreon.com/SpaceCastlePod JOIN OUR DISCORD: discord.gg/rCuZFgWEua Theme song "Deez Notes" by D.T. Carel and Brian Lovett. Indie podcast spotlight: Chatsmash!

This week we are joined by a special guest as we return to our TV pilot series, but this time our shows are from across the pond. In our longest episode yet, we will discuss high school, the Princess Bride, JKF, and subtitles. Will we crumble like a cracker under pressure, or come out on top of the London Eye? (Editor's note: This episode was so long and contained so many tangents that we will be releasing a short bonus episode in accompaniment).

We're back with the much requested Vol 2 of our Crossing The Streams Series! This week we're looking at first episodes of beloved shows - Gossip Girl and Stranger Things. Both garner an intense and devoted fanbase, and both have seen many actors move on to very successful careers, but where did they all get their start? Join us as we compare the two, their impact on culture, and how they stand the test of time. Enjoy!

There is nothing like watching tv shows full of teenage drama to remind you of every questionable decision you have made in life. Listen this week as we wrap up ABC Family in our Tv Pilots series! 

In our first installment of TV show pilots, we tackle the angst filled category that is ABC Family. Join us as we relive TV shows from our past that remind us why we are glad to no longer be in high school. 

Ariel and Patrick share their favorite horror TV shows before being joined by the insanely talented Jessica Kane. Hilarity ensues as the three discuss the inspiration for Jessica's Horror-Comedy pilot, split pea soup, what dating would be like as an exorcist, and, naturally, Aaron Sorkin showering. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screamwriterspodcast/support

Alysia Joy Powell is a native of Southern California that, currently,resides in Brooklyn. Born of two parents who met in an acting class,however starting her entertainment career late in her 20's withGospel music. First as an artist, singing with the likes of RichardSmallwood, Yolanda Adams and GMWA and singing back up forArtists like Mary J. Blige, before managing artists.She, then, realized her childhood dream of acting, having a 20+ yearcareer In Film, TV, and Stage with recent credits such as: Gueststarring roles on Bull, Billions, Random Acts of Flyness, Pose,Recurring on Mysteries of Laura and currently Recurring asWyndolyn Capers on Orange Is The New Black. She is pursuing hertalents behind the camera, as well, as a Director and writer the newweb series For EBC, St. James Pl and Co-Director/Actress for the TVPilot, Boys and Girls. She is, also, working on her One Woman Show,Different Shades of Love, which was featured in the Emerging ArtistFestival, that is written by her.She is, patiently, waiting to see what God has for her next as sheexplores her other gifts and talent such as; screenwriting, stand up,teaching acting, singing, making jewelry for her jewelry line "MYDiva-Tude", the designing of her Plus size clothing line “A.Joy”, andthe completion of writing her TV Pilots, Façade' and M'dame Joy. Shejust returned from Cleveland, shooting the Fred Hampton Project,playing opposite Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out). Alysia Joy Powell is a force Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benner digs into Edgar's obsession with ABC's "The Mayor" before they dig into Edgar's desire to alter the third act. They come up with a solid alternative, a new B-story, and are excited to get some off-the-pod writing done on this bad boy! The pilot is shaping up, folks!Follow us on Twitter @thats_the_showGive us a 5-star rating and a review over at Apple Podcasts!Got a question or comment? Email us at thatstheshowpod@gmail.com! (Warning: We won't take any of your pitches for the show.)

Most importantly, we figure out that Edgar is the Gob Bluth of his family and his younger brother is the Michael. Then, we figure out a more relatable motivation for the main character of our script and break act 2 a little bit. We decide that we like it!Follow us on Twitter @thats_the_showGive us a 5-star rating and a review over at Apple Podcasts!Got a question or comment? Email us at thatstheshowpod@gmail.com! (Warning: We won't take any of your pitches for the show.)

Edgar and Benner decompress about the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others, before discussing his extremely complicated legacy. Sorry, the guys love NBA basketball and this is extremely weird timing for an episode 2. Jump to the 7:00 mark if this will be triggering for you.Then they jump back into working on their pilot. They discuss whodunits as a genre, why they should be the ones to write this, tone, themes, and begin breaking down their main character, a star basketball player desperate to save their school's program in the face of an oppressive school dean. Then, they tease two topics for next week's episode: 1) Character maps, and 2) Should this show be animated?Follow us on Twitter at @thats_the_show for various updates and links to things we talk about on the show!