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151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThis podcast gives a behind the scenes look at show business. Laura Powers interviews writers, actors, directors, musicians and fascinating people in the entertainment industry.
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AI for Creators and iHollywood Film Festival with Joyce Chow
July 12, 2023 11:45 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBJoyce Chow is the Founder and Festival Director of iHollywood Film Fest, which was the first film festival to award NFTs to filmmakers as awards. She is an ecosystem builder, advisor, executive+life coach and storyteller. She has lead creatives into technology and hosted webinars on Hollywood for creatives and moderated panels on Hollywood, Web3 and NFTs at SXSW, NFT.NYC and CoinAgenda in Monaco. As a media personality and journalist for nearly two decades she grew to become a filmmaker. She ...
Cannes Film Festival 2023 Wrap-Up
June 13, 2023 23:43 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBJoin Laura as she shares her experiences from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. She talks about the premieres of major films starring Natalie Portman, Julian Moore, Ben Affleck, and Johnny Depp. She also discusses the documentary Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese, which generated a lot of buzz. Fashion was a huge focus of the festival, and Laura wraps up the episode with tips for how to make the most of your trip — and save money — if you ever attend! Follow Laura Michelle...
Filmmaking in Bulgaria and the Cannes Film Fest with Minh Colins
May 18, 2023 00:07 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBMinh Collins joins Laura to talk about the feature film that he recently finished producing in Bulgaria. They talk about the upcoming Cannes Film Festival which runs May 16 through 23, 2023. Minh Collins began his filmmaking career in 1997 on the independent feature film “Sparkler.” This positive experience prompted him to switch careers from the medical field to the entertainment industry. Never regretting the transition, he has created a list of notable projects on his resume. In 2019 Minh...
Building the Business Foundation for Your Acting Career with Jodie Bentley
October 18, 2022 12:46 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBJodie Bentley, an NYU Tisch trained actor, producer, and audiobook narrator has worked for Netflix, Hulu, ABC, CBS and many more big-name institutions. Since 2008, she has been a career coach for actors and in 2022 was named one of the Top 20 Coaches in Los Angeles by Influence Digest. She is also the former CEO of The Savvy Actor and Accelerated Artist. She helps actors take back their power and build the career they desire. Learn more at www.jodiebentleycareercoach.com/ Laura will be star...
Making a Living as a Musical Artist in Las Vegas with Shawn Eiferman
August 01, 2022 01:41 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBShawn began playing guitar at the early age of nine growing up in Bellingham, Washington before he relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada where he currently resides and has performed everywhere there is a crowd and a plug in the wall! Shawn has spent his whole life surrounded by entertainment including an opera singer for a mother and a father who was a fitness pioneer who later did shows with Mae West and Debbie Reynolds who also preached health and nutrition in nationwide school assemblies and made...
Making a Living as a Musical Artist in Las Vegas with Shawn Eifferman
August 01, 2022 01:41 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBShawn began playing guitar at the early age of nine growing up in Bellingham, Washington before he relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada where he currently resides and has performed everywhere there is a crowd and a plug in the wall! Shawn has spent his whole life surrounded by entertainment including an opera singer for a mother and a father who was a fitness pioneer who later did shows with Mae West and Debbie Reynolds who also preached health and nutrition in nationwide school assemblies and made...
2022 Cannes Film Festival Wrap-Up
July 09, 2022 02:46 - 7 minutes - 5.07 MBLaura attended the Cannes Film Festival and has all the highlights from this year's awards and events, as well as recommendations for making the most of your trip if you are able to make it in the future. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.
Editing with Nina Helene Hirten
May 15, 2022 21:50 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBNina Helene Hirten is a cinematic editor and multimedia artist in Los Angeles. Some of her recent notable work was serving as editor for Universal’s Curious George: Royal Monkey, and Previsualization Editor for both Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp and Sony’s Venom. In addition, she edits indie projects in the genres of animation, horror, drama, and more. Currently, she is lead editor on Amy Pohler’s animated series “Duncanville”, airing on Fox and Hulu. After earning an BFA in Film from Ryerso...
GRAMMYs 2022 Wrap-Up
April 12, 2022 11:48 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBLaura was at the star-studded awards show and has the scoop on all the awards as well as the more serious moments such as Ukrainian President Zelinsky's address. Be sure to listen to hear about all the awards given out by the Recording Academy. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.
Oscars 2022 Wrap-Up
April 12, 2022 11:47 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBLaura's summary of the 94th Academy Awards includes a discussion of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. Other mentions include Best Picture-winner CODA, Best Actor winner Will Smith for King Richard, Best Actress winner Jessica Chastain for In the Eyes of Tammy Faye, Billie Eilish for Best Original Song in No Time to Die, Encanto for Best Animated Feature, and Drive My Car which won in the International Feature category. Be sure to listen for the full rundown of highlights. To find out more abou...
Directors Guild Awards 2022
April 05, 2022 16:58 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MBIn case you missed it, Laura has all the highlights of this year's Directors Guild Awards, which was held in Beverly Hills and hosted by Jed Apatow. Awardees included Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog, Maggie Gyllenhaal for The Lost Daughter, Mark Mylod for Succession, the series Hacks, Barry Jenkins for The Underground Railroad, Spike Lee, and Don Roy King for SNL. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twi...
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022 Wrap-Up
March 25, 2022 12:40 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBLaura gives a summary of the televised SAG awards. Some of the highlights in this episode are mentions of Squid Game, Will Smith's role in King Richard, and Helen Mirren's Achievement Award. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss Laura's upcoming wrap-up of the Oscars! To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at lau...
King Richard, The Power of the Dog, and Dog with Channing Tatum
March 15, 2022 12:52 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBLaura gives a recap of some of the highlights from the Denver Film Festival, including King Richard starring Will Smith, and Sing 2 starring Bono and Scarlett Johansson. Also in this episode are Laura's latest Netflix recommendations, including Dog starring Channing Tatum. Laura's Spotify Profile, containing her latest releases of Santa Baby and her original song Back Then (available for licensing!) https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vbXPLuXLXqeqgkFBmOCOV?si=ZfNHqxJzTG62Ybr1dcCv1Q Stay tune...
Filming in Bulgaria with Minh Collins
October 14, 2021 22:37 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MBLaura joins Minh on location in Bulgaria to hear about his latest projects there. Some of the topics discussed include developing relationships, navigating production safety in light of Covid-19, and what it is like filming in Bulgaria. Get in touch with Minh on Facebook and Instagram: @minhcollins To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram ...
2021 Cannes Film Festival Wrap-Up
August 17, 2021 15:28 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBLaura gives a summary of her experience at the 74th Cannes Film Festival in France for which Spike Lee was the president. This episode is packed with advice for how to make the most of your experience should you go, from what to wear, to how to navigate the various types of events and how to network with the people you meet. There are also a plethora of screening opportunities for filmmakers. If you're planning to attend CFF next year, write to [email protected] to let Laura know! Ref...
On-Camera Audition Tips with Actor James DuMont
August 06, 2021 22:35 - 51 minutes - 33.9 MBAmerican actor and producer James DuMont joins Laura to talk about his newest project, his On Camera Workouts on Zoom, where he coaches actors looking to perfect their craft. Find his Facebook group below to learn more. Facebook - James Dumont On-Camera Workouts On Zoom https://www.facebook.com/groups/982984472095356 Instagram @jamesdumont IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003069/ iHollywood Film Festival (Joyce Chow, Founder) https://ihollywoodfilmfest.com/ Picking the Right Mic: https...
iHollywood Film Festival with Joyce Chow
June 05, 2021 01:21 - 29 minutes - 18.8 MBJoyce Chow is the founder of the iHollywood Film Festival. iHollywood Film Fest is your Hollywood connection. They seek to set a standard of inspired creativity in storytelling, discover and educate diverse and the best of emerging storytellers, and showcase them to the world. Joyce has created an event to encourage creativity, diversity and inspire filmmakers from around the world with access to networking, and workshops with talent, distribution, and film finance. Learn more at https://ih...
Omega Mart by Meow Wolf at Area 15
May 12, 2021 12:28 - 11 minutes - 7.05 MBLaura relates her experience at Omega Mart, the newest interactive experience from Santa Fe’s groundbreaking art collective, Meow Wolf. Featuring jaw-dropping work from international and local artists, Omega Mart sends participants of all ages on a journey through surreal worlds, immersive storytelling, and playful nuggets of the imagination. You can discover secret portals, play and explore among unexpected landscapes, or simply soak up the innovative art as you venture beyond an extraordina...
Shooting Remotely with Flimsy Creators at Paris International Film Festival
February 14, 2021 02:20 - 17 minutes - 9.42 MBLaura interviewed actor Keilani Elizabeth Rose and musician Printz Board about their web series Flimsy and how they stayed creative during the lockdown. Built around its independent feature and short films competitions, the Paris International Film Festival offers a wide look on both International and French independent production, in particular independent films broadcasting a clear, positive message with international potential. Learn more at https://www.parisintlfest.com/ From songs like...
Cold Call with Katherine Cronyn at the Paris International Film Festival
February 14, 2021 02:11 - 20 minutes - 10.4 MBLaura interviewed Cold Call writer and director Katherine Cronyn for the Paris International Film Festival. Katherine is a multi hyphenate born and raised in Montana. She attended the University of California and graduated with a B.A. from the UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television with an emphasis in acting. As she pursues her career as an actress, Katherine has turned her attention to writing and directing. Her first produced screenplay, “Rainmaker”, went on to win a number of awards at...
Paris International Film Festival: The Cunning Man with Ali Cook
February 12, 2021 02:28 - 19 minutes - 14.5 MBLaura interviewed The Cunning Man writer and director Ali Cook for the Paris International Film Festival. The film is inspired by John Harries (1785-1839) who used folklore magic and collected dead animals in the Welsh valleys. He is an actor and writer, known for Kilo Two Bravo (2014), In the Cloud (2018) and Mr Selfridge (2013). Find him on social media @ali_cook and on IMDB at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1246334/bio Paris International Film Festival https://www.parisintlfest.com/ The C...
SeriesFest - A Hybrid Episodic Festival with Claire Taylor
January 08, 2021 14:44 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBA proud member of SeriesFest since Season One, Claire currently serves as the Director of Programming where she oversees all programming for the festival including the Digital Short Series, Late Night, Storytellers Initiative, and Independent Pilot Competitions. Before joining the SeriesFest team, Claire focused on applying her passion for storytelling through producing theater and television for Triptyk Studios based in NYC (An American In Paris, Amelie: The Musical, Xanadu). Learn more abo...
Running an Online Film Festival Tips with Minh Collins and Simona Loredana Muresan
December 10, 2020 11:40 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBMinh Collins and Simona Loredana Muresan are the founders of the Hollywood Film Festival and join Laura to talk about bringing the festival online. Learn more about the festival at https://www.floridahollywoodfilmfestival.com/schedule. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.
Paris International Film Festival with Jenna Suru
December 05, 2020 20:39 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJenna suru is an award-winning director and actor and is the director of the Paris International Film Festival. Highlighting the new voices of independent cinema, PIFF puts French and international filmmakers with a positive message under the spotlight. Built around its independent feature and short films competitions, the Festival offers a wide look on both International and French independent production, in particular independent films broadcasting a clear, positive message with internatio...
Denver Film Festival 2020 with Neil Truglio
October 24, 2020 21:56 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBNeil Truglio joins Laura to talk about the 43rd year of the Denver Film Festival and how they're offering the complete experience online. Check out the organization at https://www.denverfilm.org/dff43/, on Instagram @denverfilmsociety, and on Facebook @denverfilm. #DFF43 You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram @laurapowers44.
SeriesFest Wrap-Up with Laura Powers
July 26, 2020 23:19 - 9 minutes - 5.71 MBLaura gives a wrap-up of the latest SeriesFest, an annual event that has become her favorite for networking and seeing what the latest developments in the film industry are. She gives a recap of some of the panel discussions, especially on the topic of diversity and changes in the industry due to Covid -19. Learn more about the festival at www.seriesfest.com. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatla...
Film Production after Covid-19 with Minh Collins
July 10, 2020 10:30 - 27 minutes - 17.1 MBMinh Collins began his filmmaking career in 1997 on the independent feature film “Sparkler.” This positive experience prompted him to switch careers from the medical field to the entertainment industry. Never regretting the transition, he has created a list of notable projects on his resume. In 2019 Minh directed a horror feature film “Clown Fear” and is currently being distributed by Lionsgate. 2019 also marks the release of a powerful documentary about the sexual harassment inside the film...
Directing and Military Wives with Peter Cattaneo
June 19, 2020 23:44 - 13 minutes - 9.65 MBPeter Cattaneo was born on July 1, 1964 in Twickenham, London, England. He is a director and writer, known for The Full Monty (1997), Opal Dream (2006) and Military Wives (2019). Find more about Military Wives at https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/military-wives and find him on IMDB at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0146341/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers...
Spencer Garrett Shares Film and TV Strategies
May 22, 2020 20:32 - 19 minutes - 10.1 MBA third-generation actor, Spencer is the son of actress Kathleen Nolan, a former two-term president of the Screen Actors Guild. Father is Richard Heckenkamp, former head of Film Artists Associates, a talent agency. Spencer was raised in New York and Los Angeles and attended Duke and Fordham Universities before embarking on his theatrical studies with acclaimed teacher Sanford Meisner. He is best known for his roles in the films Air Force One (1997), 21 (2008), Public Enemies (2009), All the W...
Pitching Your Ideas with Brant Pindivic
April 23, 2020 23:44 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWith over 20 years of experience in producing, creating, and directing TV shows and movies, Brant Pinvidic has developed some of the most advanced pitch and presentation techniques that he now teaches to people from all walks of life. From humble beginnings in Canada, he worked his way through the ranks of Hollywood, earning his reputation as one of the industry's most effective and dynamic creative sales executives. Brant has taken the life, business, and storytelling lessons he’s develo...
Working from Home with Sarah Lynn Dawson
April 04, 2020 15:24 - 26 minutes - 13.8 MBSarah is a English actress and writer who trained at New York’s Lee Strasberg Institute of Film and Television. She was born in the Lake District in England and she spent a large part of her childhood growing up in Qatar, in the Middle East where she started acting at the age of seven when she was cast in a community theatre show. Some of her favorite stage roles are Viola from Twelfth Night and Nora from A Doll’s House and she loves working in both stage and film. She acted in theatre th...
Running a Virtual Film Premiere with City of Salt Creators John and Alicia Farmer
March 30, 2020 12:12 - 23 minutes - 14.9 MBJohn D. Farmer has been in the music industry for 25+ years and has owned various radio stations, including Utah Musicians Radio, American Music Radio, and Global Music Radio. His goal is to promote independent music from around the world. In 2018, he began directing and producing films with his spouse, and they turned their photography company Zepstone Media into an award-winning film production company. Alicia Farmer has also been in the entertainment industry for 25+ years. She began as a...
Berlin International Film Festival Wrap-up
March 06, 2020 03:18 - 10 minutes - 8.74 MBLaura gives a wrap-up of her experience at the Berlin Film Festival and what filmmakers are generating buzz along with logistical tips to make the most of your attendance. The Berlinaleis one of the largest public film festivals in the world, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe each year. For the film industry and the media, the eleven days in February are also one of the most important events in the annual calendar and an indispensable trading forum. Learn more at ...
Comedy Directing with Maureen Hufnagel
February 29, 2020 22:08 - 14 minutes - 7.67 MBMaureen has worked for many years in the advertising industry in Buenos Aires and as been awarded by Cannes Lions, CLIO and TV Grand Prix In Diente. She began directing advertising commercials in 2008 and was International Champion of the Absolut Lomo Competition. Learn more about her work at https://www.landia.com/director/maureen-hufnagel/buenos-aires/. Instagram: @maureenhuf Facebook: Maureen Hufnagel To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.n...
ASCAP Sundance with Civil Twilight singer Steven Dayvid McKellar
February 22, 2020 13:27 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBLaura met Steven Dayvid McKellar, a South African Born artist, musician and writer, while she was at the Sundance Film Festival. He is the lead singer for Civil Twilight and currently lives in Nashville, TN. Learn more about his music and artwork at https://stevendayvidmckellar.com/ https://stevendayvidmckellar.bandcamp.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapo...
Laura's Sundance Film Festival Wrap-Up
February 20, 2020 01:15 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBLaura provides a wrap-up to the Sundance Film Festival and gives tips and tricks for making the most of your trip as well as the latest film industry news. Founded in 1981 by Robert Redford, Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides and preserves the space for artists in film, theatre, and new media to create and thrive. Learn more at https://www.sundance.org/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find La...
Interview Tips with Celebrity Interviewer Tony Toscano live at Sundance
February 08, 2020 02:23 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBLaura interviewed the nationally recognized film critic and historian Tony Toscano at the Sundance Film Festival. In 2002 Tony was honored with his first Emmy Award for his program. In 2007 Toscano received his 2nd Emmy. Toscano is also the film reviewer and entertainment guru for ABC-4's "Good Morning Utah" and "Midday." Additionally, Tony is heard on a number of radio stations across the US, including I Heart Radio's top- rated "Morning Zoo with Frankie and Jess" on 97.1 ZHT in Salt Lake ...
Live at Sundance with Tony Toscano
February 08, 2020 02:23 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBLaura interviewed the nationally recognized film critic and historian Tony Toscano at the Sundance Film Festival. In 2002 Tony was honored with his first Emmy Award for his program. In 2007 Toscano received his 2nd Emmy. Toscano is also the film reviewer and entertainment guru for ABC-4's "Good Morning Utah" and "Midday." Additionally, Tony is heard on a number of radio stations across the US, including I Heart Radio's top- rated "Morning Zoo with Frankie and Jess" on 97.1 ZHT in Salt Lake ...
Live at Sundance with Novi Brown from Tyler Perry's Sistas
February 01, 2020 03:35 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBNovi Brown was at Sundance this year with the festival short film BALDWIN BEAUTY and she also stars in the hugely successful BET show, Tyler Perry’s SISTAS. The show is about four African American women living in Atlanta dealing with love, dating and work. Each episode was written and directed by Tyler Perry. In addition to her acting career, Novi is a photographer, model, and a passionate advocate for women and minorities in the entertainment industry. Other recent appearances: THE REAL- ...
Film Festival and Distribution Seminar at the Gold Movie Awards with Rebekah Smith and Billy Thurmon
January 24, 2020 21:33 - 30 minutes - 19.1 MBLaura hosted a seminar titled Film Festival Distribution Strategy at the Gold Movie Awards with Rebekah Smith and Billy Thurmon. Doctor Rebekah Louisa Smith began her film industry career in 2008, working as a producer on Wales’ most successful national horror film festival, the brilliantly-named Abertoir Horror Festival. A decade ago, she created her company The Film Festival Doctor, the name a nod to her academic past. Rebekah has a PhD in Film and Audience research, her thesis based on the...
Gold Movie Awards Interview with Marco Recalchi and Jason Matthewson
January 16, 2020 13:26 - 12 minutes - 8.41 MBLaura interviews Jason Matthewson (event producer) and Marco Recalchi (founder and organizer) from the Gold Movie Awards. Gold Movie Awards® is an international film festival and is proud to be brought to you live from London’s world famous West End at the historic birthplace of British cinema and the world's oldest and most respected film institution the Regent Street Cinema on January 9th 2020. Learn more about the festival at www.goldmovieawards.com/ Twitter: @goldmovieawards
Music Video Creator Panel at the Seattle Film Summit
December 16, 2019 14:20 - 47 minutes - 43 MBLaura moderated a panel discussion at the Seattle Film Summit with veteran music and music video producers from the area. They talk about the creative process, taking risks, and making the most out of a small budget. Learn more about the Summit at https://seattlefilmsummit.com/ Panelists: Anthony L. Ray “Sir Mix-a-Lot” @therealmix @sirmixalot Josh Taft http://www.joshtaft.com/ Jon Jon Augustavo @jonjonaye http://www.jonjonaug.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit he...
American Film Market 2019 Wrap-Up
December 04, 2019 14:30 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBLaura gives a wrap-up of the events and panels at the 2019 American Film Market in Santa Monica as well as tips and tricks for getting the most out of your visit. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.
Film Distribution, Buffalo 8 and Sean Flanagan Live at AFM
November 15, 2019 01:46 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBSean Flanagan is a writer/producer who has made his name in film distribution and marketing, working on over 800 feature films in the past five years. He has worked for Swingset Creative, BidSlate, Mojomakers, Buffalo 8, Visual Data Media Services, Premiere Digital, Quiver and for dozens of North American distributors during his career. Key projects include Al Pacino’s Wilde Salome, Ashley Judd’s Trafficked, Zedd: True Colors and HBO’s Dia De Gracias. Previous clients include Sundance Institu...
Mipcom Wrap Up
November 01, 2019 21:45 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBLaura gives a wrap-up of her experience at Mipcom in Cannes, France, including some of the highlights, latest technological innovations, and tips on how to get the most out of your experience at the film festival. Learn more about the festival at https://www.mipcom.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44. Send a screensh...
Seattle Film Summit with Ben Andrews
October 26, 2019 13:01 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBBen is the founder of the Seattle Film Summit which empowers regional artists to develop innovative methods of storytelling, funding and distribution to shape a new, socially responsible film culture for the Pacific Northwest. Writers, directors, producers and actors have the opportunity to meet distributors, acquisition executives, talent agents, attorneys, festival directors and others who provide services to the motion picture industry – to learn from and connect with them. The Seattle Fi...
Finding Your Niche in Advertising with Karim Zariffa
October 17, 2019 20:24 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBKarim Zariffa is a director and artist based in Quebec, Canada who has produced advertisements for high-profile clients including Google, Toyota, Master Card, and BMW. Karim’s artistic vision as a director is a vibrant and playful one. Known for his distinctive art direction, he works in a bold color pallet with handmade tangibility and in-camera magic, both in his TV commercials and a wide variety of multi-disciplinary design based projects. His award-winning work has taken him around the wo...
A Conversation with DFF Festival Programmer Neil Truglio
October 10, 2019 14:24 - 20 minutes - 46 MBNeil Truglio has been with the Denver Film Society for thirteen years as the Director of Marketing and PR. After departing the organization in 2008 to seek an opportunity to teach in the public school, he returned this year as the Education Director to bring cinematic education programs to the community of Denver. Neil continues to be an avid part of the theatre and filmmaking communities of Denver as both an artist and educator. His work with the organization Modest Arts has been instrument...
The Legendary Series with Leonard Corbucci
October 04, 2019 17:53 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBLeonardo Corbucci is an American/Italian author, director and producer, an International award winning member of the DGA Director Guild of America. He comes from a family of filmmakers including Sergio Corbucci, the filmmaker who has heavily influenced Quentin Tarantino and was recently featured in, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." Leonardo is working in Los Angeles and was born in Rome, Italy. He is a director and writer, known for, Cyborgs Tv Show (2017), Black & White in Colors (2012), Pur...
The Casting Couch with Minh Collins
September 26, 2019 11:14 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBMinh Collins is the creator of the film "Rocking the Couch," a documentary on the casting couch in the film industry. Laura met Minh at the Hollywood Florida Film Festival and recorded this podcast later in Malibu, California. They discussed the history of the casting couch in the film industry and what is happening in the industry today. Summary: Hollywood titans, Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby, have been brought to their knees by the #MeToo movement. But they did not invent Casting Couch....