The Eric Norcross Podcast
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Award-winning filmmaker Eric Norcross has discussions on living a productive life as an artist. Whether you're a writer, filmmaker, or mixed-media artist, the stories on here are a valuable resource. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-norcross/support
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20. How I Maintain Mental Health and Find Peace of Mind in Times of Uncertainty.
November 06, 2020 15:51 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn times of uncertainty it is important to put mental health before everything else. Peace of mind is everything. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross And learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com How I safely produced a film during the pandemic: https://www.ericnorcross.com/post/film-production-covid19-covid19-film-filmmaking-indie-film-safety-filmmaker-independent-art Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach ...
19. Actor SEAN MANNIX on Performing Theatre During A Pandemic
November 04, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBEric and actor Sean Mannix discuss Broadway on Pause, Acting Life, and Politics (we recorded this episode on 11/03/2020 - Election Day). This is the first of what will be a recurring series with collaborators of Eric's FRACTALS project. A link to Sean's soundtrack album will be place here as soon as it's available. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, ...
18. MBTI: Journey to Clarity with JAN MAJOR
October 28, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThe second installment of our rolling micro-series: The Life & Times of Legendary Business Consultant Gerard Major, with JAN MAJOR as guest. In this episode we explore the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® - a framework that assists consultants in the classification of personality types. Read up on the MBTI at: https://www.myersbriggs.org/ Check out their page on using the MBTI instrument ethically and responsibly: https://www.myersbriggs.org/myers-and-briggs-foundation/ethical-use-of-the-mbt...
17. Mentorship & Transparency with STEPHEN OBISANYA
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBStephen Obisanya is a documentary photographer whose work is heavily rooted in exploring the facets of human connection and condition through the lens of family and community. Originally born (1989) in Lagos, Nigeria, and currently residing in New York City, much of Obisanya’s work is informed by his dual identity: a cultural background as an African and a lived experience as a first-generation immigrant in America. Find Stephen online at: https://www.stephenobisanya.com/ Listen to artisa...
16. MATTHEW HARRISON, director of Rhythm Thief, My Little Hollywood
October 23, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 12.5 MBMATTHEW HARRISON is an award-winning filmmaker from New York City, now operating out of Los Angeles, California. His feature film RHYTHM THIEF won the Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 1995. This is an archival interview that Eric recorded in December of 2012 and initially released in January of 2013 as a YouTube featurette. All movie/film clips are the property of Matthew Harrison and are used with permission. The interview portions are the property of Eric Norcross. Please ...
15. Forward Thinking and Higher Education with JON-MARC MACDONALD
October 21, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 33.9 MBJON-MARC MACDONALD is a writer of plays and essays and has extensive experience as a publicist working in the political space. In this episode of the podcast, MacDonald reflects on revisiting his education later in life, creative writing, and literature. This episode was recorded in the spring of 2017 as the fifth episode of Eric's first attempt at creating a podcast and has been included here for posterity. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericno...
14. Art For The Sake of It with MIKE BAILEY
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBMIKE BAILEY is a mixed-media artist and the star of Eric's 2017 film DEATH & LIFE. This episode of the podcast was actually recorded in 2017 for another podcast that Eric attempted to launch, but couldn't continue production on due to financial constraints. After voicing an ad for Anchor, Eric was reminded of this content and has included it here for posterity. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.Eri...
13. The Life and Times of Legendary Business Consultant Gerard "Gerry" Major with JAN MAJOR
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThe first segment of an on-going series, in which we unpack the life experiences of the late Gerard Major, with his daughter JAN MAJOR as our guest. Gerard (or Gerry) was a business consultant working in the food space, but he was so much more and his network and experiences were extensive. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach o...
12. The Business of Art with JAN MAJOR
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSpecial guest JAN MAJOR talks with Eric about the business side of art, filmmaking, and the importance of data access. Jan is a an expert at research and analytics and has worked on Eric's projects for more than a decade. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/cont...
11. Lobster Roy, Using AOL Dial Up As a Screenwriting Tool, and Social Media
October 09, 2020 15:06 - 16 minutes - 9.45 MBIn this weekend episode of Eric's CineLife Podcast, Eric reflects on the origins of social media and using AOL Instant Messenger as a research tool for his screenwriting craft. He discusses why he's not on most social media platforms, but suggests you connect with him on the few he actually uses: YouTube, LinkedIn, (and the Twitter profile for this podcast). Eric is currently searching for a long-lost no-budget sci-fi indie film he saw in the early to mid 1990's. The title of the film is LO...
10. Amazon Banned My Movie! Plus I Talk About Cameras, 16mm film and Digital Cinema
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBEric's most precious film to date, DEATH & LIFE, has been banned from the Amazon streaming platform and Eric can only guess as to why. In this episode, Eric discusses the importance of this issue as it concerns the greater discourse on free-speech and art vs. entertainment. Plus, Eric discusses his history with various film and video formats. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric ...
9. Mafia Payoff, Unstable Buildings, NYC Living
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 7.65 MBEric fears his apartment building is going to collapse in on itself, the Russian mafia attempts to pay him off, and The City of New York comes to the rescue! Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved --- ...
Mafia Payoff, Unstable Buildings, NYC Living
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBEric fears his apartment building is going to collapse in on itself, the Russian mafia attempts to pay him off, and The City of New York comes to the rescue! Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-norcross/...
Old Poetry, Teenage Angst, Bleeding Hearts, Those That Got Away...
October 03, 2020 22:48 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode, Eric describes his younger self (a bleeding heart writer of love songs and poetry) and reads some of his teen angst poetry. This episode includes two song recordings (songs that Eric wrote when he was a teenager!). "16 Stories High" (performed by Jeff Cusack) and "For Her Who I Can't Be With" (performed by Eric). Oy! :o) Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Nor...
8. Old Poetry, Teenage Angst, Bleeding Hearts, Those That Got Away...
October 03, 2020 22:48 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode, Eric describes his younger self (a bleeding heart writer of love songs and poetry) and reads some of his teen angst poetry. This episode includes two song recordings (songs that Eric wrote when he was a teenager!). "16 Stories High" (performed by Jeff Cusack) and "For Her Who I Can't Be With" (performed by Eric). Oy! :o) Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Nor...
7. Mixed Messages: Professional V Be Yourself & Suggestion for LinkedIn
September 29, 2020 01:36 - 30 minutes - 17.2 MBDo you ever feel like the world is giving you mixed messages? "Be professional" or "Be yourself." What if you're a goofball and you are most productive and creative outside of the professional box? In this episode of Eric's CineLife Podcast, Eric discusses this dilemma and makes a few suggestions to professional networking platforms like LinkedIn. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com...
Mixed Messages: Professional V Be Yourself & Suggestion for LinkedIn
September 29, 2020 01:36 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBDo you ever feel like the world is giving you mixed messages? "Be professional" or "Be yourself." What if you're a goofball and you are most productive and creative outside of the professional box? In this episode of Eric's CineLife Podcast, Eric discusses this dilemma and makes a few suggestions to professional networking platforms like LinkedIn. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com...
6. Motivation to Create + a Reading of a Screenplay Eric Wrote in High School
September 23, 2020 22:06 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB"I'd rather tame a wild horse than motivate a mule." With that sentiment, Eric discusses the difficulty of motivating people to create. Eric also reads an entire screenplay, one that he wrote when he was a teenager, and spends most of these two hours in an infectious hysterical laughter as he struggles to finish the reading. "The Alternative" is an un-produced screenplay from March 1999 and Eric invites you to digest this amateur masterpiece. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the ...
Motivation to Create + a Reading of a Screenplay Eric Wrote in High School
September 23, 2020 22:06 - 1 hour - 107 MB"I'd rather tame a wild horse than motivate a mule." With that sentiment, Eric discusses the difficulty of motivating people to create. Eric also reads an entire screenplay, one that he wrote when he was a teenager, and spends most of these two hours in an infectious hysterical laughter as he struggles to finish the reading. "The Alternative" is an un-produced screenplay from March 1999 and Eric invites you to digest this amateur masterpiece. Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the ...
Reggie Ray's Concussion Countdown, Cancel 'Cancel Culture' and Book Recommendations
September 21, 2020 16:28 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBPlease contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact In this episode of CineLife, Eric talks about the character Reggie Ray from NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE, some books he's currently reading, why 'Cancel Culture' needs to go the way of the Dodo, and his 2012 short film "Lipst...
5. Reggie Ray's Concussion Countdown, Cancel 'Cancel Culture' and Book Recommendations
September 21, 2020 16:28 - 33 minutes - 19.4 MBPlease contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact In this episode of CineLife, Eric talks about the character Reggie Ray from NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE, some books he's currently reading, why 'Cancel Culture' needs to go the way of the Dodo, and his 2012 short film "Lipst...
You're Not Naturally a Self-Doubting Creature and Why I Dropped Twitter
September 16, 2020 22:50 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBPlease contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact In this episode of CineLife, Eric talks about the importance of combating self-doubt as a creator, the hostility the world has towards the art life, and why Twitter isn't cutting it for him. He discusses the seeds for h...
4. You're Not Naturally a Self-Doubting Creature and Why I Dropped Twitter
September 16, 2020 22:50 - 24 minutes - 14.2 MBPlease contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact In this episode of CineLife, Eric talks about the importance of combating self-doubt as a creator, the hostility the world has towards the art life, and why Twitter isn't cutting it for him. He discusses the seeds for h...
My Creative Process as a Screenwriter
September 14, 2020 20:26 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBPlease contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-norcross/support
3. My Creative Process as a Screenwriter
September 14, 2020 20:26 - 18 minutes - 10.8 MBPlease contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-norcross/support
How to Find Leads and Negotiate Pay as a Freelancer
September 11, 2020 20:47 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBPlease contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-norcross/support
2. How to Find Leads and Negotiate Pay as a Freelancer
September 11, 2020 20:47 - 48 minutes - 27.9 MBPlease contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-norcross/support
1. How I Stay Productive as a Filmmaker, Writer, and Artist
September 09, 2020 15:57 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBPlease contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross And learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com How I safely produced a film during the pandemic: https://www.ericnorcross.com/post/film-production-covid19-covid19-film-filmmaking-indie-film-safety-filmmaker-independent-art Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All R...
How I Stay Productive as a Filmmaker, Writer, and Artist
September 09, 2020 15:57 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBPlease contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross And learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com How I safely produced a film during the pandemic: https://www.ericnorcross.com/post/film-production-covid19-covid19-film-filmmaking-indie-film-safety-filmmaker-independent-art Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact --- Support this podcast: https://an...