Around The Reel
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -Creatives need that push... that extra kick to know they can rise up and follow their dreams. We are a podcast for creatives! Filmmakers, Artists, Musicians and Everyone! We confront multiple topics on this show and most of the time... just talk a lot of you know what... so indulge in the REEL with us and enjoy the journey!
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33. Around The Reel - "Challenges" don't have to be "Uncomfortable"! with Otto Wilhelm Nilsson
December 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBToday composer Otto Wilhelm Nilsson joins us in a fun & educational discussion in which he breaks down composing music for film! Otto has worked on many projects in his career including one of our favorite indie films "Thieves". Working on low budget features, short films and many other projects, Otto explains what it's like to work with filmmakers, work on tight budgets and strict time constraints and his overall love of music! We also dive into the "Attitude" one should try to achieve when...
32. Around The Reel - The "Psychology" of acting! with Crystal Loverro
December 26, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBActress and model Crystal Loverro joins us in an exciting conversation today on our show! Crystal has tapped into art across the board: From acting, producing, modeling & photography; she has done it all! She gives us a fascinating insight on how she incorporates her senses while in front of the camera. We also discuss overcoming challenges, the new film she's currently producing called "Roll It" and what her plans are to have a successful shoot during the pandemic. Sam delivers an epic run ...
31. Around The Reel - "Making movies that make money!" with J. Horton
December 20, 2020 17:43 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBToday filmmaker J. Horton drops some epic knowledge on us about "How he's made a career making money with his films!" Mr. Horton shares his journey from early on: From film school, to working in the industry, to starting his own lucrative business in filmmaking! We also learn his reasoning behind his successful YouTube Channel and why he decided to help filmmakers around the world. Dive in as J. shares what he believes is the "meat & potatoes" of his business and the process he takes making ...
31. "Making movies that make money!" with J. Horton
December 20, 2020 17:43 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBToday filmmaker J. Horton drops some epic knowledge on us about "How he's made a career making money with his films!" Mr. Horton shares his journey from early on: From film school, to working in the industry, to starting his own lucrative business in filmmaking! We also learn his reasoning behind his successful YouTube Channel and why he decided to help filmmakers around the world. Dive in as J. shares what he believes is the "meat & potatoes" of his business and the process he takes making ...
30. Around The Reel - With every problem there is a solution! with Henrique Couto
December 13, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBFilmmaking entrepreneur Henrique Couto graces us with an epic discussion on indie filmmaking! Henrique is not only a filmmaker with 16 feature films under his belt, but also has his own podcast, book series and makes a living creating content in the industry! We dive into his career and learn how he got started at an early age to how he "pivots" in an industry that is constantly changing! With films in the "Slasher" genre to "Westerns", Mr. Couto delivers content that not only entertains his...
29. Around The Reel - Believe in that person that "Believes" in you! with Naomi Klockars
December 07, 2020 02:12 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBToday Naomi Klockars joins us in the studio for a fun and inspiring conversation! Naomi is a talented young actress that, from a very young age, has pushed herself into becoming a strong, well spoken young artist! She shares with us her passion for acting, how she confronts the challenges during the current year of Covid and how her mother is the anchor she uses to guide her career in the right direction. Samantha dives in deep with what it takes to build confidence in the industry as well a...
28. Around The Reel - Indie filmmaking is a "Festival" of fun! with Kit Wilson
December 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBFilmmaker & author Kit Wilson joins us on the podcast today to discuss the art of indie filmmaking and the creative process as a whole. Kit has accomplished a lot in his artistic journey; from best selling novels, his career in advertising & filmmaking Kit drops a ton of valuable information about his craft, his techniques and why he chooses the film festival circuit for his releases! He also details his character development process and why he chooses female characters as the center point f...
27. Around The Reel -The "History" of art! with Brad Holden
November 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBToday Brad Holden joins us on Around The Reel to discuss his new book, "Seattle Prohibition: Bootleggers, Rumrunners & Graft In The Queen City"! Brad is a local historian, collector and self-proclaimed urban archaeologist, in which he searches for historical artifacts at estate sales and flea markets and in dusty old attics! We talk about how he got the idea for his new book, what inspired him to write it & we dive into the business side of getting a book published and what he learned in the ...
26. Around The Reel - The "Joy" of acting with Joyce Curtis!
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBToday Joy Curtis joins us in an adventurous conversation detailing the career she's had as an actress for over 30 years! Joy shares with us how she got started as a dancer, a stage actress and how she escalated into the film industry! Listen in on how she overcame multiple challenges with others in the industry, the numerous films she's been apart of from Hollywood to Indie, her experience with SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and so much more! What a delight to speak to such a beautiful, talented ...
25. Around The Reel - "You gotta find that thing!" with Alex Ferrari
November 21, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBToday Alex Ferrari joins us in a truly epic conversation that travels through the galaxy of Indie Filmmaking! The founder of Indie Film Hustle shares his insights on the industry: From predatory distributors to how he hustled his way to become a successful filmmaker, podcaster, author and business owner! This is a must listen show! We dive head first into the depths of what it takes to be an artist & build revenue streams, how important partners are to balance out delusional thinking as wel...
24. Around The Reel - Don't let life stop your production!
November 16, 2020 00:24 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBSamantha's car was stolen! Did that stop us from recording our show! Never! Today on Around The Reel Sam, Aaron & Chuck go raw and explore topics that all of us have dealt with! Artists, filmmakers and creatives have to keep pushing through, no matter how the cards are stacked against them! From topics of acceptance, perseverance, being judgmental, narcissism, collaboration and trust, our team opens up unfiltered and real. Join us for a meeting of emotion as we share who we are, why we are wh...
23. Around The Reel - Excitement can get you excited "Graphically"!
November 08, 2020 20:59 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBToday we welcome Graphic Designer Lisa Garrison to our show! Lisa is a graphic artist that uses her craft to help business's and artists with high quality designs! From logos to movie posters, Lisa professionally puts herself into the mindset of her client to not only learn their vision but to also use their excitement to enhance her work! This is an epic conversation that delves into the art of graphic design, how ideas are formulated, what software is used in the process and much more! We ...
22. Around The Reel - Emotion can guide your art in more ways than one!
November 07, 2020 06:10 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBAcrylic/Resin Artist Federico Portalupi hangs out with us today to talk about the absolutely amazing paintings he creates! Not only is Federico a fabulous artist but he does something unique with his work. By using the ashes of those who have passed on, Federico has been able to touch the hearts of families all over the world by creating beautiful pieces to celebrate the lives of those who have moved on. Follow his story and learn how this idea happened, what steps he's taken to keep up with...
21. Around The Reel - Put your balls on the dashboard and go for it!
October 31, 2020 23:57 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBJosh Stifter joins us in the studio today for an epic conversation on indie filmmaking! From The Good Exorcist to Greywood's Plot, Josh has created feature films that are unique, entertaining and utilized every aspect of what low budget filmmaking stands for! He breaks down his stories and shares with us what it was like to work with Robert Rodriguez on the reality show "Rebel Without A Crew", the challenges of shooting a film under the pressures of time constraints, utilizing DIY techniques...
20. Around The Reel - Being a "Rock Star" is a state of mind!
October 25, 2020 00:48 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBToday we welcome musician Ken Jacobsen to our show! Ken shares with us his musical background as well as how he became not only a powerhouse music instructor but how he turned his passion into a full career! Join us in an epic conversation and find out how Ken turned that dream into a reality by taking on multiple revenue streams, growing a self operated business and how he believes talent is only part of the process. Ken also graces us with live music in the studio! He is a remarkable artis...
19. Around The Reel - Love your team because you may not always like them!
October 18, 2020 00:55 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBToday Chuck, Sam and Aaron have an intimate conversation about how the team at CCC Entertainment Group formed! This is a raw and unfiltered talk about how we all started, projects we worked on and what drove us to continue on this journey! From Silent Shadows to The Outrider and everything in between! What did Sassy Sam think when she first met Aaron? How does Chuck handle stress? And what is wrong with Aaron? Reminisce with us as we delve deep into who we are, what we do and why we are the ...
18. Around The Reel - Classical music will make you smarter!
October 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBJoin us in an EPIC conversation with musician/composer Ros Gillman! Ros goes into detail about starting his career at the age of 3 years old, studying at some of the most prestigious music schools in the world, composing for film, creating music from inspiration, overcoming an injury that threatened his career and much more! This is a wide open conversation that should not only inspire you but take you on a heroes journey to find your "inner strength" and help you push through any challenge ...
17. Around The Reel - Composing music is a piece of cake!
October 11, 2020 02:41 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBToday Film Composer Ben Thatcher joins us to discuss his work as an musician in the film industry, what inspires him, how he comes up with the cues for his projects and how he balances his day job with his dream! Ben also shares with us his new instrumental plugins that can assist other composers with their projects! Sam introduces a brand new game called "The Urban Dictionary", Chuck discusses our new film "Say Goodbye" and Aaron tackles character development on "The Outrider". And finally,...
16. Around The Reel - Documentary Filmmaking is like "Wrestling Alligators"
October 04, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBDocumentary filmmaker Casey Grant joins us in our studio today to discuss his web series "Boss Hoggin Road Trip" on Seeka TV as well as what it's like putting together a documentary. Casey filmed in a different country and shares the challenges he faced to do that: What it was like getting permission to film and his experiences with the culture while there! Aaron and Casey went to high school together, Sam's "New Name Challenge" is revealed and Chuck reminds everyone to stay hydrated. Enjoy...
16. Around The Reel - Documentary Filmmaking is like "Wrestling Alligators"
October 04, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBDocumentary filmmaker Casey Grant joins us in our studio today to discuss his web series "Boss Hoggin Road Trip" on Seeka TV as well as what it's like putting together a documentary. Casey filmed in a different country and shares the challenges he faced to do that: What it was like getting permission to film and his experiences with the culture while there! Aaron and Casey went to high school together, Sam's "New Name Challenge" is revealed and Chuck reminds everyone to stay hydrated. Enjoy...
15. Around The Reel - Keeping it clean like "Green Beans" with "Stupid Panties'!
September 27, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBSam and Aaron welcome their 11 year old daughter Eva Carlson to the podcast for our very first "Family Friendly" show... we hope! Eva is a gifted sketch artist and painter. We discuss why Eva followed an artistic path, how critical she is about her projects, how TikTok can be a creative tool and her desire to balance school, athletics and her artform! Sam delves into her parenting philosophy, Aaron shares a heroic moment and Uncle Chuck hosts a new game show called "Mommy & Daddy"! Enjoy! --...
14. Around The Reel - Honor among "Thieves" who steal shots!
September 26, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBToday we welcome writer/director Bryan C. Winn to our show! Bryan breaks down his filmmaking background and his brand new feature film "Thieves". We discuss how indie filmmakers steal shots, how permits don't stop you if you hustle, distribution and what inspired him to make his epic heist film. We also dive into 80's nostalgia. From Miami Vice to the new series Cobra Kai! A great conversation that takes you down memory lane as well as an informative dive into the heart of indie filmmaking! ...
13. Around The Reel - Having an "Eagle Eye" for Visual FX
September 20, 2020 00:32 - 1 hour - 60 MBToday we welcome filmmaker Antoine M. Dillard to our show! Antoine discusses the art of indie filmmaking, how he learned visual FX for his films, location scouting, distribution and how film festival accolades can help boost your filmmaking integrity. Samantha needs a "Nickname", Chuck introduces "Creepy Time" and Aaron... is Aaron.... Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cccentertai...
12. Around The Reel - Electrifying Art
September 13, 2020 00:07 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBArtist John Nelson joins us today to tell us about his Electric Art projects around the Pacific Northwest. Using his background as an electrician, John builds inspirational art pieces to share with the community around the Seattle area! We find out what inspired him to create these pieces of art, how they were physically created and also, the work it takes to get his vision out to the public! Sam shares her poetry on "Poetry time with Sam" and Aaron brings back the game show " The Last Big 3...
11. Around The Reel - Never "Runaway" from your dream!
September 03, 2020 17:37 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBActor, writer and director Ralph Smith joins us in the studio today to discuss the art of indie filmmaking, the importance of a solid cast & crew, what inspired him to make his first feature Runaway and his plans for distribution. Ralph also delves into the story behind his film and why it means so much to him. Chuck and Samantha continue to defy Cobra Kai and Aaron introduces a brand new game show called "The Last Big 3" Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...
10. Around The Reel - Deliberate Practice & Flow
August 29, 2020 23:04 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBToday we welcome the talented composer Grace Wallis to our show! Grace tells us what it's like creating music for film, her deliberate practice routine for her YouTube channel and some of the local talent she has been able to collaborate with in the filmmaking industry. Chuck delves into our big plans to build CCC Entertainment Group, Samantha claims Grace as one of her people and Aaron defines what "No Joke" really means. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ...
9. Around The Reel - The pen is mightier than the sword!
August 23, 2020 05:11 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBAuthor Mark Miller joins us today discussing his experience as a published novelist and writer! We also dig into his past as a federal officer for the US Government, his experience at Area 51 and how he finds his inspiration! Samantha finally tells the story about how she loves her possum more than life itself and Aaron makes sure Chuck and Mark understand how he's white... but just happens to be black! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. htt...
8. Around The Reel - It only takes one person to believe in you!
August 16, 2020 01:46 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBToday we have award winning composer and friend Kelvin Galloza on our show! Kelvin breaks down how he got into composing Blockbuster Studio Productions, the differences between indie and studio films, how one encounter put him on the path of success and why he decided to score our film The Outrider! Samantha has a possum in our house, Chuck talks credibility and how playing video games builds friendships and Aaron, as always, never shuts up. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anch...
7. Around The Reel - Staying balanced in an unbalanced world
August 13, 2020 14:34 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBActor and musician Carson Stowell joins us to discuss his career as an artist and how important family is in our growth. We also discuss video games, movies, auditions as well as finding a way to stay busy during Covid 19. Aaron and Sam rap, Chuck talks about the days as a cowboy and what is the duality of man? Fun episode! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cccentertainmentgroup/s...
6. Around The Reel - Pandemic productivity is easier than you think!
August 09, 2020 01:50 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBToday on our show we discuss things you can do during the pandemic to better your craft as an artist! We also find out what Samantha's favorite movie is and what she HATES about it, Chuck defends Walt Disney and Aaron tells a story about how one of his early novels MAY have been infringed upon. Jinger Bailey also joins us in the studio as a surprise guest! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://...
5. Around The Reel - Developing characters in a world full of characters!
August 02, 2020 01:42 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBToday our special guest Jinger Bailey joins us in discussing how to develop characters in your writing. We also dive into flushing out characters as an actor as well as tapping into pop culture to try and find out what qualities make up a true hero. Other topics include: what's it like growing up black in white neighborhoods, how much our past dictates our views as adults and how Aaron believes he and Indiana Jones have a lot in common. Fun episode! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · ...
4. Around The Reel - Start your business before the aliens come!
July 26, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBToday we discuss how to start your own filmmaking business as well as topics that include customer service, dealing with rude people, aliens, religious comebacks, bullies and how to take on Donald Trump! Sit back, relax and enjoy another crazy conversation from Around The Reel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cccentertainmentgroup/support Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!...
3. Around The Reel - Don't judge a book by its cover!
July 18, 2020 23:38 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBSamantha Hanna joins us discussing the importance of cover art, pulling an audience toward your project and how consumers are influenced. Also, Aaron has a theory about how a John Carpenter film may have something to do with why society is so easily persuaded into consumerism. Enjoy the conversation!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cccentertainmentgroup/support Buzzsprout - Let's get yo...
2. Around The Reel - Don't lose sleep over Micro Budget Filmmaking
July 12, 2020 00:46 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBToday we discuss how we made our film The Outrider on a low budget! We also touch on marketing tips, location scouting and distribution for your film. And... we dive deep into the manhole of no sleep, snoring and a bunch of other vile disgusting stuff! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cccentertainmentgroup/support Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE ...
1. Around The Reel - Thinking Outside The Box
July 08, 2020 21:51 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWelcome to Around the Reel! Today we discuss thinking outside the box, social media, being a creative and much more!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cccentertainmentgroup/support Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Entrepreneur Swag Shop! Get your swag! Identity is about being who you are meant to be! Use coupon code AROUNDTHEREEL & save 15%! Support the sho...