Convincing Creatives
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Episode 47 – (Kynan Pearson) “Designing Metroid Prime & Donkey Kong Country Returns”
December 15, 2022 21:39 - 166 MBKynan Pearson is a video game designer who has worked with Nintendo on titles such as Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Pearson was the lead designer for Donkey Kong Country Returns developed by Retro Studios. Pearson has also developed for Halo 4. Pearson brings passionate creativity and thoughtfulness into his design […]
Episode 46 – (Kamus Leonardo Returns) “A Bonus Creative Conversation”
October 05, 2022 22:53 - 48 MBKamus Leonardo returns to Convincing Creatives for this bonus episode! It’s been a minute since Convincing Creatives podcast released an episode so here is a little something! Always a pleasure to catch up with my friend Kamus and talk creativity. Kamus is a Durham, NC based hip-hop artist and lead actor of the feature film […]
Episode 45 – (Learning With Our Fellow Creatives) “Season 3 Recap”
December 30, 2021 17:42 - 80 MBAfter 15 interview episodes season three of Convincing Creatives Podcast is officially wrapped! We learned a ton! Here in this bonus episode we discuss what we learned across this past season and how to apply it going forward to be the best creatives we can be. In a clip show format! Thank you for all […]
Episode 44 – (Oliver William Smith) “Impact Through Filmmaking”
December 24, 2021 09:35 - 107 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Oliver William Smith. Oliver is a writer, director and performer based in the UK. The Great, Great Grandson of a circus ringmaster and the son of travelling showman, the magic of putting on a show drew him to the theatre at an early age, but it was the moving image […]
Episode 43 – (Melissa Maerz) “The Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed & Confused”
December 17, 2021 09:35 - 113 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Melissa Maerz. Melissa has worked as an editor at Spin and Rolling Stone, a staff writer for Entertainment Weekly and the Los Angeles Times, and a supervising producer on HBO’s Vice News Tonight. She was a founding editor at New York magazine’s Vulture website. She recently released the book Alright, […]
Episode 42 – (Dan Perlman) “Comedy, Drama, & Making Flatbush Misdemeanors for Showtime”
December 10, 2021 09:35 - 128 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Dan Perlman. Dan is a comedian, writer, and director from New York City. He is currently the executive producer, co-creator-writer-star of Showtime’s critically-acclaimed comedy series, FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS. Dan co-created the award-winning digital series of the same name, which served as the foundation for the Showtime show. Made on zero-budget, the […]
Episode 41 – (Dayna Reggero) “Listening To Our Climate”
December 03, 2021 09:35 - 95.9 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Dayna Reggero. Dayna is an award-winning film director, listener, and founding director of the Climate Listening Project. She was an All-American and Division 1 runner before volunteering at the local zoo while in college. Dayna’s work started at 19, when she began appearing on television with animals to promote connection […]
Episode 40 – (Eric Morgan) “Connecting With Music & Tech”
November 26, 2021 09:35 - 139 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Eric Morgan. Eric is a North Carolina based guitarist, music producer, and is a product manager at Facebook. Eric balances both music and technology to find new meanings in the art and world around him. Eric has played in bands such as A Hero A Fake, Brigades, and the indie/art/dream-pop […]
Episode 39 – (Michele Tracy Berger) “Creative Wellness & Joy”
November 19, 2021 09:35 - 109 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Michele Tracy Berger. Michele is a professor, a writer, a creativity coach. Her main love is writing speculative fiction, though she also is known to write poetry and creative nonfiction, too. A few places her short fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction has appeared, or is forthcoming include: 100 Word Story, […]
Episode 38 – (Michael DiBiasio) “Working Where You Are”
November 12, 2021 09:35 - 102 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Michael DiBiasio. Michael is an author and a filmmaker working to craft hopeful stories for complex people. A self-taught, middle-class independent artist, Michael aims to deliver thoughtful, accessible stories that more closely resemble the everyday lives of American audiences, particularly when it comes to real-world issues surrounding contemporary economics, inequality, […]
Episode 37 – (Stevee-Rayne Warren) “Crewing Up For Community”
November 05, 2021 14:48 - 93.4 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Stevee-Rayne Warren. Stevee is the Community Crew Up Manager at New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC), where through consulting partnerships with WarnerMedia, The Walking Dead, and FilmNation she facilitates community-based PA placement programs across the country. She has a passion for socially moving stories and for cultivating and supporting individuals […]
Episode 36 – (Justin Meckes) “Finding Yourself In Your Writing”
October 29, 2021 09:35 - 90 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Justin Meckes for this week’s episode. Justin is a fellow North Carolina based writer & filmmaker who bounces between novels, poetry, and making movies. Justin’s latest project is AUTUMNAL HYMNS currently featured on his website. Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD PS: Check out the trailer for Evan’s new movie Panda Bear It. […]
Episode 35 – (Kyle Sullivan) “Filming In Antarctica”
October 22, 2021 09:58 - 98.3 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Kyle Sullivan for this week’s episode. Kyle is a filmmaker from Birmingham, Alabama who is curious about the natural world around him. Bouncing between narrative and documentary film Kyle recently filmed a multipart YouTube series for his channel… in Antarctica! Plus he also has a new short film that played […]
Episode 34 – (Ian Wheeler) “Co-Founding Talkhouse & Partisan Records”
October 15, 2021 09:35 - 92.2 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Ian Wheeler for this week’s episode. Ian is the Co-Founder and Publisher of Talkhouse. Some of his first experience in the entertainment industry was writing about music for alt-weeklies Charleston City Paper and Athens, GA’s The Flagpole. He soon began managing bands and eventually co-founded Partisan Records, which led to […]
Episode 33 – (Sydney Amanuel) “Juggling All The Creative Passions”
October 08, 2021 09:35 - 115 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Sydney Gayle Amanuel for this week’s episode. Sydney is an artist from New York. Her projects range from film to photography to whatever else she gets her hands on. She is currently the Art Director on the ID Channel show, Evil Lives Here. She also plays a few characters on […]
Episode 32 – (David Wappel) “Writing Your Story”
September 30, 2021 14:56 - 121 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Los Angeles based screenwriter David Wappel for a super dope conversation about all things screenwriting. David’s latest collaborative screenplay with director Andrew Morgan for Long Gone By was adapted into an award winning feature film that is now streaming on HBO Max, so go watch it! The International Screenwriters’ Association […]
Episode 31 – (Oliver Fuselier) “Managing Multiple Directors Across Dozens Of Brands”
September 24, 2021 09:30 - 105 MBEvan Kidd sits down with Great Guns Managing Director and Producer Oliver Fuselier for an insightful hour of conversation about how commercials are creatively made. Oliver began his career interesting in being in front of the camera, but soon found joy in producing projects after arriving in Hollywood. Currently Oliver is an award-winning Executive Producer, […]
Episode 30 – (Rich Ragsdale) “Directing A Sean Lennon Music Video”
September 17, 2021 15:21 - 127 MBWelcome back to season three of the podcast! Evan Kidd sits down with filmmaker and composer Rich Ragsdale for an exciting hour of conversation. Rich began his career as a composer for some of the biggest TV shows in Hollywood creating music for WILL AND GRACE, ACCORDING TO JIM, and KING OF QUEENS, among others, […]
Episode 29 – (Kamus Leonardo) “Panda Bear It Edition”
October 24, 2020 09:30 - 128 MBSeason two finale! “Panda Bear It” director Evan Kidd speaks with lead actor & hip-hop artist Damien Elliott Bynum aka Kamus Leonardo who plays the role of Kamus, a slightly fictionalized version of himself in the film. Evan talks with Kamus about his acting debut in Panda Bear It as the lead role, and how […]
Episode 28 – (Mary Miles Kokotek) “Panda Bear It Edition”
October 17, 2020 15:20 - 54.6 MB“Panda Bear It” director Evan Kidd speaks with actress Mary Miles Kokotek who plays the role of Irma in the film. Evan and Mary Miles discuss filming on a farm with cows, horses, and other live animals as well as finding the balance in her performance with comedy in the role of Irma alongside tragedy. […]
Episode 27 – (Eric Hartley) “Panda Bear It Edition”
October 14, 2020 09:30 - 81.6 MB“Panda Bear It” director Evan Kidd speaks with actor Eric Hartley who plays the role of Farmer in the film. Evan and Eric talk their prior collaboration in Son of Clowns, as well as working in the North Carolina indie film scene. Eric also speaks to finding his personal connection in the role of Farmer […]
Episode 26 – (Jeremias Hadley & Maggie Lynch) “Panda Bear It Edition”
October 10, 2020 14:13 - 27.7 MB“Panda Bear It” director Evan Kidd speaks with actor Jeremias Hadley who plays the role of Marcus as well as his grandmother/agent Maggie Lynch about working in the film industry and booking gigs. Welcome to season two of Convincing Creatives. Each episode features director/writer Evan Kidd speaking with a different person involved in the making […]
Episode 25 – (Melissa Cowan Rattray) “Panda Bear It Edition”
October 07, 2020 09:00 - 68.9 MB“Panda Bear It” director Evan Kidd speaks with actress Melissa Cowan Rattray who plays the role of Panda in the film. Evan talks with Melissa about bringing the character of Panda to life, despite wearing a full costume, mask, and suit. Physical comedy, large gestures, and more were pivotal for Melissa to add dimension to […]
Episode 24 – (Jean-Marc Mavinga) “Panda Bear It Edition”
October 03, 2020 09:00 - 41.3 MB“Panda Bear It” director Evan Kidd speaks with actor Jean-Marc Mavinga who plays the role of Studio Owner in the film. Evan talks with Jean-Marc about his method of shadowing an actual studio owner to learn about the role, filming during challenging circumstances, and pretending to have a song ready for J. Cole to help […]
Episode 23 – (Julia Chojnowski) “Panda Bear It Edition”
September 30, 2020 14:43 - 79.4 MB“Panda Bear It” director Evan Kidd speaks with assistant producer Julia Chojnowski who also helped out in several other essential crew roles on the Panda Bear It set. Evan talks with Julia about her thoughts on making films in North Carolina, their shared experiences going to film school at East Carolina University in the Cinematic […]
Episode 22 – (Dana McBride) “Panda Bear It Edition”
September 26, 2020 10:30 - 43 MBPanda Bear It director Evan Kidd speaks with actress Dana McBride who plays the role of Tiffany in the film. Evan talks with Dana about her approach to the role involving helping someone who will not help themself. Welcome to season two of Convincing Creatives. Each episode features director/writer Evan Kidd speaking with a different […]
Episode 21 – (Brigitte Kelly) “Panda Bear It Edition”
September 19, 2020 10:30 - 20 MBPanda Bear It director Evan Kidd speaks with actress & musician Brigitte “Moneybound” Kelly who plays the role of Rhonda in the film. Evan talks with Brigitte about her approach to blending her musical background into her acting debut through the role of Rhonda. Welcome to season two of Convincing Creatives. Each episode features director/writer […]
Episode 20 – (Kimberly Avery) “Panda Bear It Edition”
September 12, 2020 17:10Panda Bear It director Evan Kidd speaks with actress Kimberly Avery who plays the role of Grandma in the film. Evan talks with Kim about her approach to balancing both dramatic and more comedic moments plus acting alongside the character of Panda. Welcome to season two of Convincing Creatives. Each episode features director/writer Evan Kidd […]
Episode 19 (Everyone Is Watching TV)
October 04, 2019 15:01 - 28.6 MBWith the advent of streamable television more folks are watching TV than ever. You want to pay this some mind if you’re a filmmaker deciding on a series or a traditional feature film. (Evan did. Heres how that went…) Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD CONVINCING CREATIVES: Twitter | Facebook | Youtube Subscribe to “Convincing Creatives” […]
Episode 18 (I Made A Film For 5 Years)
July 31, 2019 15:39 - 33.5 MBA new style of episodes are here to complement our guest interviews! Evan made a documentary film for the last five years and learned a lot. Lets dive in. Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD CONVINCING CREATIVES: Twitter | Facebook | Youtube Subscribe to “Convincing Creatives” on iTunes. (PS: Leave us an iTunes review for good […]
Episode 17 (Motivation Through Imposter Syndrome)
June 20, 2019 18:06 - 18 MBA shorter recap episode hosted by Evan with lessons attached from past Convincing Creatives guests. Why on earth do us creatives deal with so called “imposter syndrome” time and time again? How can we overcome it and get back out there to make new works? Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD CONVINCING CREATIVES: Twitter | Facebook | […]
Episode 16 (Debbie Vu) “You Are Hollywood”
May 14, 2019 20:07 - 82.8 MBEvan speaks with fellow NC filmmaker Debbie Vu. Debbie studied electronic journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. It was through this process that she was introduced to documentary filmmaking which she preferred. This seemed to be the healthier route to sharing her stories, rather than working based on the idea that “if it bleeds, it leads.” Debbie aims […]
Episode 15 (Johnny Dutch) “Run of the Picture”
April 12, 2019 13:32 - 99.9 MBEvan speaks with Team USA hurdler & filmmaker Johnny Dutch. Johnny is also the subject of Evan’s five year documentary “Run of the Picture”, releasing on Amazon Prime Video on April 13th, 2019. Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, Johnny attended Clayton High School before making his way to Columbia and the University of South […]
Episode 14 (Jacques Nyemb) “The Artist’s Job”
March 06, 2019 14:20 - 77.6 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with comic book writer & publisher Jacques Nyemb. Jacques is an author from Raleigh, North Carolina seeking to inspire & entertain with his line of “Not So Super” comic books featuring stories of everyday individuals. Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD CONVINCING CREATIVES: Twitter | Facebook | Youtube Subscribe to “Convincing Creatives” on […]
Episode 13 (Rain Bennett) “The Long Game”
February 07, 2019 14:00 - 89.3 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with fellow NC filmmaker Rain Bennett. Rain creates projects focused on cultural or social issues, food, music, art and health. He has directed several documentary films, most recently releasing RAISE UP: The World is Our Gym via Red Bull TV. Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD CONVINCING CREATIVES: Twitter | Facebook | Youtube […]
Episode 12 (Jennifer Dasal) “Art Curious”
January 04, 2019 14:52 - 89.8 MBHappy New Year! Filmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with Jennifer Dasal. Jennifer is the Curator of Contemporary Art at the North Carolina Museum of Art, where she has been employed since 2008. She holds an MA in art history from the University of Notre Dame as well as a BA in art history from the University […]
Episode 11 (Alex Aff) “Maintaining Community”
December 04, 2018 14:32 - 89.4 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with hip-hop artist Alex Aff. Alex is an upcoming musical talent ready to showcase his music to the world. Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, Alex has experienced ups and downs while pursuing his dream, but his struggles have fueled his fire and only added to his sounds. Over the years Alex […]
Episode 10 (Audience Q&A Special!) “w/ Evan Kidd”
November 08, 2018 15:19 - 65.9 MBEvan answers audience questions in our first ever podcast Q&A! Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD CONVINCING CREATIVES: Twitter | Facebook | Youtube Subscribe to “Convincing Creatives” on iTunes. (PS: Leave us an iTunes review for good internet karma!) Keep up with Evan: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube Watch Evan’s first feature Son of Clowns […]
Episode 9 (Dion ‘Showtime’ Chavis) “Broadcasting Responsibility”
October 11, 2018 13:37 - 67.3 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with Dion ‘Showtime’ Chavis. Showtime currently hosts at K-97.5/WQOK where he plays hip-hop and R&B in the Raleigh / Durham area. Additionally Showtime is an author & motivational speaker. The Self-proclaimed “Mr. Talk of The Town,” has become the voice that listeners and readers have come to recognize as their own. Showtime […]
Episode 8 (Jacob Boehm) “Cooking Creative”
August 16, 2018 13:44 - 68.6 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with Jacob Boehm executive chef & owner of Snap Pea Creative Dining in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A graduate of Stanford in Music & Theatrical Lighting Design, Jacob combines a theatrical experience with the joys of a quality meal. Jacob has hosted pop up dinners in the Morehead Planetarium, PlayMakers Repertory […]
Episode 7 (Sarah Shook) “Keep It Real”
July 23, 2018 14:34 - 51.3 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with Chapel Hill, North Carolina singer/songwriter Sarah Shook. Sarah Shook & the Disarmers are touring in support of their new album “Years” released via Bloodshot Records. Sarah Shook & the Disarmers have been covered by the likes of Rolling Stone, The FADER, Noisey/VICE, The Wall Street Journal, and more. Their song, […]
Episode 6 (Rachel Loftis) “The Muse Works for You”
July 09, 2018 13:55 - 84.7 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with Raleigh, NC based watercolor artist Rachel Loftis. Rachel enjoys utilizing the medium of watercolor illustration to inspire creativity in others in and out of her community. Rachel was recently featured in 2018’s Raw Artists – Raleigh. Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD CONVINCING CREATIVES: Twitter | Facebook | Youtube Subscribe to […]
Episode 5 (NANCE) “Power of Persistence”
June 21, 2018 14:21 - 91.6 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with North Carolina rapper NANCE. NANCE has created a local buzz by landing performances in various venues headlining his own shows and opening for popular hip-hop artists such as Action Bronson, MGK, KYLE, Mobb Deep, Caskey, SonReal, Chevy Woods, and Kooley High. He has also performed up and down the east […]
Episode 4 (Raquez Rouse) “Affirming Artistic Spirit”
June 07, 2018 13:18 - 83 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with photographer Raquez Rouse. Raquez’s mission is to promote healthy self-esteem in people of all demographics worldwide through his art. Raquez also founded The Raquez Rouse Company, based in Raleigh, NC. Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD CONVINCING CREATIVES: Twitter | Facebook | Youtube Subscribe to “Convincing Creatives” on iTunes. (PS: Leave us […]
Episode 3 (Cole Brian) “Creative Leaps of Faith”
May 18, 2018 14:13 - 120 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with video producer, Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, and now YouTuber Cole Brian (ColeB). Cole’s humble beginnings in Baton Rouge, Louisiana sparked an interest in filmmaking and art. Cole’s path lead to a thirst for travel, and soon he saw the world from Africa to the Appalachian Trail. Exploration is a must for […]
Episode 2 (Smokehouse Porter) “Transforming the Blues into Art”
May 01, 2018 13:07 - 108 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with Smokehouse Porter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Smokehouse is an accomplished blues musician who has played the blues for over half his life alongside his wife Mamie Porter. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, both Smokehouse & Mamie fell in love with the sights and sounds of Louisiana blues. And not […]
Episode 1 (Victoria Negri) “Caregiving Sparked Her Cinematic Voice”
April 17, 2018 13:13 - 49.4 MBFilmmaker Evan Kidd hosts our very first guest fellow Brooklyn based filmmaker Victoria Negri on “Convincing Creatives”! Victoria Negri is an award-winning writer/director/producer/actress. Her feature directorial debut, Gold Star, which she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in, alongside Oscar nominated actor Robert Vaughn in his last on-screen performance. Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD CONVINCING CREATIVES: Twitter […]
Episode 0 (Convincing Creatives!) with Evan Kidd
April 14, 2018 16:50 - 3.97 MBWelcome to the start of Convincing Creatives. My name is Evan Kidd. I’m a filmmaker, drummer, and hot sauce aficionado. I call North Carolina home, and I’ll be your host. I hope this show brings value to your creative life. What truly empowers creatives? How are today’s creators convincing in their process? Do they need convincing? […]