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Act One Podcast

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The official podcast of the Act One Program, the premier training program for Christians in the entertainment industry. Founded in 1999, Act One is a Christian community of entertainment industry professionals who train and equip storytellers to create works of truth, goodness and beauty. The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspiration on the business and craft of Hollywood from a Christian perspective.

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Episodes

Writer/Director Adam Anders

November 08, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 41 - Interview with Director, Screenwriter and Musician, Adam Anders. Adam is the director and co-writer of the new film, JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM, a musical adventure about the birth of Christ which is being released exclusively in theaters by Sony Pictures on November 10th. Adam is a four-time Grammy® nominee and two-time People's Choice Award winner. For many years, he served as the executive music producer of GLEE and recently re-teamed with GLEE co-creator Ryan M...

Producer Nick Moceri

October 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 40 - Interview with Producer, Nick Moceri. Nick Moceri is the founder of All Night Diner, a production company that works in film, television, podcasts, and digital media, and the co-founder of Nightlight Media, a joint venture with writer/director/producer Adam Anders. Nick is one of the producers of the recently released film, SITTING IN BARS WITH CAKE, for Amazon Studios, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime so check it out. Nick's film producing credits inc...

Screenwriter Karen Hall

October 10, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 39 - Interview with Screenwriter, Karen Hall. In her career as a screenwriter, producer and creative consultant, Karen Hall has worked on numerous television series, including M*A*S*H, Hill Street Blues, Moonlighting, Roseanne, Grace Under Fire, Northern Exposure, Judging Amy and The Good Wife. She has received seven Emmy Award nominations, as well as the Humanitas Prize, the Women in Film Luminas Award, and the Writers Guild of America Award. Her novel, Dark Debts...

Producers Aaron Benward and Cliff Young

September 06, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 38 - Interview with Producers, Aaron Benward and Cliff Young. Aaron Benward comes to Watershed Motion Pictures by way of the music business where he started his career as one half of the award-winning father/son duo Aaron Jeoffrey. He followed that up as the founding member of the 3 time CMA and ACM nominated duo Blue County. Aaron’s creative skills continue into his acting career where he can be seen recently in the Netflix Original series “The Ranch”, Sony’s “The...

Writer/Director Brandon Dickerson

April 26, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 37 - Interview with Director and Screenwriter, Brandon Dickerson. Brandon Dickerson is an award-winning writer/director/producer honored for his work in film, documentaries, commercials, and music videos—including the coveted Cannes Gold Lion. After building a career directing hundreds of high-profile commercials and music videos, Dickerson shifted his focus to writing, directing, and producing feature films. His music-based debut feature SIRONIA won the audience a...

Author Andrew Peterson and Producer Chris Wall

April 06, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 36 - Interview with Author, Andrew Peterson and Producer, J. Chris Wall. Andrew Peterson is a recording artist, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, and the award-winning author of THE WINGFEATHER SAGA book series. His music has garnered three separate Dove Award nominations. In 2008, driven by a desire to cultivate a strong Christian arts community, Andrew founded a non-profit arts organization called The Rabbit Room which hosts concerts and conferences and has publis...

Screenwriter Buzz Dixon

December 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 35 - Interview with Screenwriter, Buzz Dixon. Buzz Dixon writes oddball TV / movies / games / comics / novels, putting words in the mouths of Superman, Batman, Conan, The Terminator, Optimus Prime, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mork & Mindy, Scrooge McDuck, Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, plus more G.I. Joes and My Little Ponies than you can shake a stick at.  His short fiction appears in Mike Shayne’s Mystery Magazine, the Pan Book Of Horror stories, National Lampoo...

Writer/Director Nathan Scoggins

November 30, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 34 - Interview with Writer/Director, Nathan Scoggins. Nathan is the writer/director of the film, WHAT REMAINS. The film tells the story of a  small town pastor who is forced to reckon with an act of forgiveness when the convict he forgave for murdering his wife returns to town five years later, while the town sheriff investigates another murder that may be related. WHAT REMAINS is in select theaters and on demand beginning December 2nd so be sure to check it out. ...

Screenwriter Paul Guyot

July 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 33 - Interview with Screenwriter, Paul Guyot. PAUL GUYOT has written and produced more than 200 hours of television. His work includes the JJ Abrams created FELICITY, the Emmy-winning JUDGING AMY, and LEVERAGE for TNT which won back-to-back People’s Choice Awards. Guyot served as Co-Executive Producer on THE LIBRARIANS, including taking over all showrunning duties for Season Two. After that he served as the Co-Executive Producer for NCIS: NEW ORLEANS -- at the time...

Writer/Producer Michael Warren

June 21, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 32 - Interview with Screenwriter and Producer, Michael Warren. Michael Warren began his career writing for television as executive story consultant on the classic television show, HAPPY DAYS. He then went to Warner Bros. where he was an executive producer on PERFECT STRANGERS.  He also co-created and executive produced two of the longest running shows on ABC television: STEP BY STEP, and FAMILY MATTERS featuring the legendary character, Steve Urkel, which TV GUIDE ...

Screenwriter Eboni Freeman

June 09, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 31 - Interview with Screenwriter, Eboni Freeman. Eboni Freeman is a native Angelino who got her start in the television industry working for FOX Sports.  While at FOX, she won an Emmy for her work on the 2015 Women’s World Cup.  In 2016, Eboni was chosen as a Sundance Episodic Fellow and was also selected for WeForShe’s WriteHer List. She most recently was co-producer on the hit NBC series THIS IS US.  While on THIS IS US, Eboni has been nominated for two Writers G...

Director/Producer Arthur Anderson

May 04, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 30 - Interview with Director/Producer, Arthur Anderson. Arthur Anderson began his film career while attending the University of South Carolina. Because of his background in live radio comedy sketches, local advertising agencies hired him to develop comedic radio and television commercials to promote their clients’ products. In his junior year at USC, Arthur opened a successful commercial production company, Riaan Productions, to meet the increasing demand for comme...

Screenwriter Quinton Peeples

April 09, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 29 - Interview with Screenwriter, Quinton Peeples. Quinton Peeples was born in San Angelo, Texas, raised in nearby Abilene and remained there until 1984. His vision of pursuing a career as a painter was quickly falling apart and he found himself answering a different call – the entertainment business. He arrived in Los Angeles immediately following the summer Olympics and set his sight on film school, resulting in his graduating with an MFA from the American Film I...

E28 Composer James Covell and Producer Karen Covell

February 09, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 28 - Interview with Composer James Covell and Producer Karen Covell. James Covell is an award winning composer who writes music for Film, Television, Theatre and the Concert Hall. Karen Covell is an independent producer of film and television, as well as the founding Director of the Hollywood Prayer Network. The Covells have co-authored three books: How To Talk About Jesus Without Freaking Out, The Day I Met God, and The J Bomb. The Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) ...

E28 Producer Karen Covell and Composer James Covell

February 09, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 28 - Interview with Producer Karen Covell and Composer James Covell. James Covell is an award winning composer who writes music for Film, Television, Theatre and the Concert Hall. Karen Covell is an independent producer of film and television, as well as the founding Director of the Hollywood Prayer Network. The Covells have co-authored three books: How To Talk About Jesus Without Freaking Out, The Day I Met God, and The J Bomb. The Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) ...

Producer Karen Covell and Composer James Covell

February 09, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 28 - Interview with Producer Karen Covell and Composer James Covell. James Covell is an award winning composer who writes music for Film, Television, Theatre and the Concert Hall. Karen Covell is an independent producer of film and television, as well as the founding Director of the Hollywood Prayer Network. The Covells have co-authored three books: How To Talk About Jesus Without Freaking Out, The Day I Met God, and The J Bomb. The Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) ...

Writer/Director Brian Baugh

February 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 27 - Interview with Screenwriter and Director, Brian Baugh. Brian Baugh is a director, screenwriter, and producer known for creating socially relevant and inspiring human stories that cross genres.  He has spent the majority of his time working in feature films, but also has extensive experience in television, commercials, documentaries, and web content. He had an eclectic upbringing from being born in New Jersey, spending his youth in South Florida, and growing up...

E27 Writer/Director Brian Baugh

February 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 27 - Interview with Screenwriter and Director, Brian Baugh. Brian Baugh is a director, screenwriter, and producer known for creating socially relevant and inspiring human stories that cross genres.  He has spent the majority of his time working in feature films, but also has extensive experience in television, commercials, documentaries, and web content. He had an eclectic upbringing from being born in New Jersey, spending his youth in South Florida, and growing up...

E26 Screenwriter Zena Dell Lowe

January 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 26 - Interview with Screenwriter, Zena Dell Lowe. Zena has worked professionally in the entertainment industry for over 20 years as a writer, producer, director, actress, and story consultant. Zena also teaches advanced classes on writing at conferences all over the country, and as an adjunct professor at Covenant College in Georgia, Regent University in Virginia Beach, and at the acclaimed Act One: Writing for Hollywood program, where she recently came on board as...

Screenwriter Zena Dell Lowe

January 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 26 - Interview with Screenwriter, Zena Dell Lowe. Zena has worked professionally in the entertainment industry for over 20 years as a writer, producer, director, actress, and story consultant. Zena also teaches advanced classes on writing at conferences all over the country, and as an adjunct professor at Covenant College in Georgia, Regent University in Virginia Beach, and at the acclaimed Act One: Writing for Hollywood program, where she recently came on board as...

E25 Director D.J. Caruso and Producer Simon Swart

January 15, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 25 - Interview with Director D.J. Caruso and Producer Simon Swart of the new film, REDEEMING LOVE. Based on the bestselling novel by Francine Rivers, REDEEMING LOVE is a powerful story of relentless love and perseverance as a young couple’s relationship clashes with the harsh realities of the California Gold Rush of 1850. It is a life- changing story of the power of unconditional and all-consuming love. Coming to theaters January 21, 2022, REDEEMING LOVE shows ther...

Director D.J. Caruso and Producer Simon Swart

January 15, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 25 - Interview with Director D.J. Caruso and Producer Simon Swart of the new film, REDEEMING LOVE. Based on the bestselling novel by Francine Rivers, REDEEMING LOVE is a powerful story of relentless love and perseverance as a young couple’s relationship clashes with the harsh realities of the California Gold Rush of 1850. It is a life- changing story of the power of unconditional and all-consuming love. Coming to theaters January 21, 2022, REDEEMING LOVE shows ther...

E24 Director Andrew Erwin

December 18, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 24 - Interview with Director, Andrew Erwin. Andrew and his brother Jon are the filmmaking team known by most as the Erwin Brothers. The Alabama born brothers grew up around college football and entertainment. Their father, a local news anchor introduced them to the television industry at a young age. As teenagers they began their career in sports television with ESPN as camera operators. After several years working in sports they transitioned into directing music v...

Director Andrew Erwin

December 18, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 24 - Interview with Director, Andrew Erwin. Andrew and his brother Jon are the filmmaking team known by most as the Erwin Brothers. The Alabama born brothers grew up around college football and entertainment. Their father, a local news anchor introduced them to the television industry at a young age. As teenagers they began their career in sports television with ESPN as camera operators. After several years working in sports they transitioned into directing music v...

Filmmaker Kirby Atkins

December 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 23 - Interview with Filmmaker, Kirby Atkins. Kirby Atkins has written feature film scripts for Robert De Niro, MIRAMAX, and 20th CENTURY FOX. He has worked with some of the most recognizable names in cinema across animation and visual effects such as Sony Animation, Weta Digital, and Steven Spielberg. His short film "Mutt" won BEST ANIMATED SHORT at the HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL and he has directed the TV show "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius" for NICKELO...

E23 Filmmaker Kirby Atkins

December 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 23 - Interview with Filmmaker, Kirby Atkins. Kirby Atkins has written feature film scripts for Robert De Niro, MIRAMAX, and 20th CENTURY FOX. He has worked with some of the most recognizable names in cinema across animation and visual effects such as Sony Animation, Weta Digital, and Steven Spielberg. His short film "Mutt" won BEST ANIMATED SHORT at the HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL and he has directed the TV show "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius" for NICKELO...

E22 Film Producer Howard Kazanjian

November 19, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 22 - Interview with Film Producer, Howard Kazanjian. Over his 50 year career in Hollywood, Howard Kazanjian has made films with some of the most important filmmakers of all time such as Robert Wise, Billy Wilder, Paul Newman, Sam Peckinpah, Clint Eastwood, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Alfred Hitchcock just to name a few. Some of the films Howard has worked on include COOL HAND LUKE, THE WILD BUNCH, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, and RETURN OF ...

Film Producer Howard Kazanjian

November 19, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 22 - Interview with Film Producer, Howard Kazanjian. Over his 50 year career in Hollywood, Howard Kazanjian has made films with some of the most important filmmakers of all time such as Robert Wise, Billy Wilder, Paul Newman, Sam Peckinpah, Clint Eastwood, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Alfred Hitchcock just to name a few. Some of the films Howard has worked on include COOL HAND LUKE, THE WILD BUNCH, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, and RETURN OF ...

E21 Actor Max McLean and Director Norman Stone

November 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 21 - Interview with Actor Max McLean and Director Norman Stone of the new film, THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT. THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT features award-winning actor Max McLean as the older Lewis and Nicholas Ralph – breakout star of PBS Masterpiece’s All Creatures Great and Small – as young Lewis. Beautifully filmed in and around Oxford this engaging biopic follows the creator of The Chronicles of Narnia from the tragic death of his mother when he was just nine year...

Actor Max McLean and Director Norman Stone

November 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 21 - Interview with Actor Max McLean and Director Norman Stone of the new film, THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT. THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT features award-winning actor Max McLean as the older Lewis and Nicholas Ralph – breakout star of PBS Masterpiece’s All Creatures Great and Small – as young Lewis. Beautifully filmed in and around Oxford this engaging biopic follows the creator of The Chronicles of Narnia from the tragic death of his mother when he was just nine year...

E20 Author Houston Howard

October 29, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 20 - Interview with Author, Houston Howard. Houston is an entrepreneur, creator, producer, professor, author, speaker and thought-leader in the space of multiplatform, transmediated entertainment — or what he simply calls, Super Story. Driven by a passion and desire to build generational IP that leverages both narrative velocity and brand scalability, Houston has created Super Story IP and multiplatform strategy for the likes of Fox, CBS, Mattel, Disney Imagineer...

Author Houston Howard

October 29, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 20 - Interview with Author, Houston Howard. Houston is an entrepreneur, creator, producer, professor, author, speaker and thought-leader in the space of multiplatform, transmediated entertainment — or what he simply calls, Super Story. Driven by a passion and desire to build generational IP that leverages both narrative velocity and brand scalability, Houston has created Super Story IP and multiplatform strategy for the likes of Fox, CBS, Mattel, Disney Imagineer...

Writer/Director Scott Teems

October 09, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 19 - Interview with Screenwriter and Director, Scott Teems. Scott is an Act One alumni and a Georgia-born filmmaker whose upcoming projects include the Universal/Blumhouse releases HALLOWEEN KILLS, which he co-wrote with David Gordon Green and Danny McBride, THE EXORCIST, another collaboration with Green and McBride, and Stephen King’s FIRESTARTER, which he adapted for the screen and will executive produce. Scott adapted another King property, THE BREATHING METHOD...

E19 Screenwriter/Director Scott Teems

October 09, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 19 - Interview with Screenwriter and Director, Scott Teems. Scott is an Act One alumni and a Georgia-born filmmaker whose upcoming projects include the Universal/Blumhouse releases HALLOWEEN KILLS, which he co-wrote with David Gordon Green and Danny McBride, THE EXORCIST, another collaboration with Green and McBride, and Stephen King’s FIRESTARTER, which he adapted for the screen and will executive produce. Scott adapted another King property, THE BREATHING METHOD...

E19 Writer/Director Scott Teems

October 09, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 19 - Interview with Screenwriter and Director, Scott Teems. Scott is an Act One alumni and a Georgia-born filmmaker whose upcoming projects include the Universal/Blumhouse releases HALLOWEEN KILLS, which he co-wrote with David Gordon Green and Danny McBride, THE EXORCIST, another collaboration with Green and McBride, and Stephen King’s FIRESTARTER, which he adapted for the screen and will executive produce. Scott adapted another King property, THE BREATHING METHOD...

E18 Screenwriter James Cary

October 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 18 - Interview with Screenwriter, James Cary. James Cary is the co-creator and co-writer of the BBC comedy BLUESTONE 42. His other TV credits include MIRANDA, MY HERO and MY FAMILY as well as co-writing several series with comedian, Milton Jones. James has also script-edited and written for a number of other British comedy series including CONCRETE COW, RECORDED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES, BRIDGET & EAMON and CITIZEN KHAN. James is also a podcaster and the author of sev...

Screenwriter James Cary

October 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 18 - Interview with Screenwriter, James Cary. James Cary is the co-creator and co-writer of the BBC comedy BLUESTONE 42. His other TV credits include MIRANDA, MY HERO and MY FAMILY as well as co-writing several series with comedian, Milton Jones. James has also script-edited and written for a number of other British comedy series including CONCRETE COW, RECORDED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES, BRIDGET & EAMON and CITIZEN KHAN. James is also a podcaster and the author of sev...

E17 Filmmaker Brent Gudgel

September 11, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 17 - Interview with Filmmaker Brent Gudgel of the new documentary film, FREE BURMA RANGERS. For the past 20 years Brent has been a busy documentary director. His credits include the acclaimed documentary Free Burma Rangers, Dear Francis (Showtime television), and Lovin’ Lakin for Hulu (featuring Kristen Bell, Seth McFarlin, Jamie Lee Curtis). He has also directed over 300 short documentaries with brands such as Toyota, LA Clippers, Union Rescue Mission, and Goodwil...

Filmmaker Brent Gudgel

September 11, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 17 - Interview with Filmmaker Brent Gudgel of the new documentary film, FREE BURMA RANGERS. For the past 20 years Brent has been a busy documentary director. His credits include the acclaimed documentary Free Burma Rangers, Dear Francis (Showtime television), and Lovin’ Lakin for Hulu (featuring Kristen Bell, Seth McFarlin, Jamie Lee Curtis). He has also directed over 300 short documentaries with brands such as Toyota, LA Clippers, Union Rescue Mission, and Goodwil...

E16 TV Showrunner Roundtable (Saladin K. Patterson, Monica Macer, Sheryl J. Anderson, Brian Bird)

July 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 16 - Special Episode featuring the Act One TV Showrunner Roundtable Discussion with Saladin K. Patterson (ABC's THE WONDER YEARS), Monica Macer (CBS' MACGVYER), Sheryl J. Anderson (Netflix's SWEET MAGNOLIAS), and Brian Bird (Hallmark's WHEN CALLS THE HEART). Recorded on Thursday, February 11th, 2021, this roundtable offers a fascinating look "behind the curtain” of making television. Some of the topics discussed includes how to get a job writing for tv, creative le...

TV Showrunner Roundtable (Saladin K. Patterson, Monica Macer, Sheryl J. Anderson, Brian Bird)

July 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 16 - Special Episode featuring the Act One TV Showrunner Roundtable Discussion with Saladin K. Patterson (ABC's THE WONDER YEARS), Monica Macer (CBS' MACGVYER), Sheryl J. Anderson (Netflix's SWEET MAGNOLIAS), and Brian Bird (Hallmark's WHEN CALLS THE HEART). Recorded on Thursday, February 11th, 2021, this roundtable offers a fascinating look "behind the curtain” of making television. Some of the topics discussed includes how to get a job writing for tv, creative le...

E15 Producer Darren Moorman

June 04, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 15 - Interview with Producer Darren Moorman of the new Netflix film, Blue Miracle. Darren Moorman is a seasoned producer and the head of Reserve Entertainment. He has worked with studios that include MGM, Lionsgate, and Paramount Pictures. His latest film, Blue Miracle, starring Dennis Quaid, premiered on Netflix on May 27th, 2021. Darren’s debut film was the 1999 feature All Over Again, starring Craig T. Nelson and Academy Award® nominee Robert Loggia. He founded ...

Producer Darren Moorman

June 04, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 15 - Interview with Producer Darren Moorman of the new Netflix film, Blue Miracle. Darren Moorman is a seasoned producer and the head of Reserve Entertainment. He has worked with studios that include MGM, Lionsgate, and Paramount Pictures. His latest film, Blue Miracle, starring Dennis Quaid, premiered on Netflix on May 27th, 2021. Darren’s debut film was the 1999 feature All Over Again, starring Craig T. Nelson and Academy Award® nominee Robert Loggia. He founded ...

E14 Director Roman White and Producer Gabriel Vasquez

April 01, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 14 - Interview with Director Roman White and Producer Gabriel Vasquez of the new Netflix film, A Week Away. An accomplished director, White has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Colbie Caillat, Josh Groban, Reba, and Shakira. Also an animator and FX artist, White has earned numerous Emmy Awards, plus multiple Director of the Year nods, and he’s been recognized by MTV, ACM, CM...

Director Roman White and Producer Gabriel Vasquez

April 01, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 14 - Interview with Director Roman White and Producer Gabriel Vasquez of the new Netflix film, A Week Away. An accomplished director, White has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Colbie Caillat, Josh Groban, Reba, and Shakira. Also an animator and FX artist, White has earned numerous Emmy Awards, plus multiple Director of the Year nods, and he’s been recognized by MTV, ACM, CM...

E13 Screenwriter Jim Krueger

March 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 13 - Interview with Screenwriter and Comic Book Writer, Jim Krueger. Jim is an American comic book writer, novelist, and filmmaker. He is considered one of the top-rated writers currently working in American comics. In addition to creating his own comics properties such as The High Cost of Happily Ever After and The Runner, his projects include the prestigious X Trilogy from Marvel Comics, and Justice from DC Comics. The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspi...

E13 Comic Book Writer Jim Krueger

March 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 13 - Interview with Comic Book Writer, Jim Krueger. Jim is an American comic book writer, novelist, and filmmaker. He is considered one of the top-rated writers currently working in American comics. In addition to creating his own comics properties such as The High Cost of Happily Ever After and The Runner, his projects include the prestigious X Trilogy from Marvel Comics, and Justice from DC Comics. The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspiration about the ...

Screenwriter Jim Krueger

March 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 13 - Interview with Screenwriter and Comic Book Writer, Jim Krueger. Jim is an American comic book writer, novelist, and filmmaker. He is considered one of the top-rated writers currently working in American comics. In addition to creating his own comics properties such as The High Cost of Happily Ever After and The Runner, his projects include the prestigious X Trilogy from Marvel Comics, and Justice from DC Comics. The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspi...

E12 Screenwriter Clare Sera

February 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 12 - Interview with Screenwriter, Clare Sera. Clare Sera has written both live action and animated films for Disney, Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount, Universal and more. A few even got made including BLENDED with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and the Warner Bros. animated film, SMALLFOOT. When she isn’t writing movies, she helps to empower inner city gals with the world's greatest non-profit, WriteGirl. The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspiration about t...

Screenwriter Clare Sera

February 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Act One Podcast - Episode 12 - Interview with Screenwriter, Clare Sera. Clare Sera has written both live action and animated films for Disney, Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount, Universal and more. A few even got made including BLENDED with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and the Warner Bros. animated film, SMALLFOOT. When she isn’t writing movies, she helps to empower inner city gals with the world's greatest non-profit, WriteGirl. The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspiration on the ...