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Marcus Markou – Writer/ Director/ Producer Marcus is an independent filmmaker, who successfully self-distributed his debut feature film, Papadopoulos and Sons (starring Stephen Dillane), which he wrote and directed, in 2013, by staging his own cinema release – achieving the second highest screen average of any movie in its opening weekend (only beaten by Oblivion with Tom Cruise) with a P&A budget of just £40k. He used social media and guerrilla tactics such as cold calling every Greek Orthodox priest to announce the movie’s release in the Sunday service before the opening weekend. The movie went on to be bought by Netflix, ARTE, the BBC and many worldwide territories. He has written two plays: Age-Sex-Location (Riverside Studios, 2004) and Ordinary Dreams (2009) and his short films Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times (2017) and Office Song (2019) have notched up over 100 festival screenings between them and over 20 award wins. In 2014 he was nominated by the London Critics Circle Awards for Breakthrough British Filmmaker. His latest feature film, The Wife and Her Househusband, is due for theatrical release in March 2023. W: https://www.doublemfilms.co.uk/productions-1 Short Film – Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzKtI9OfEpk Papadopoulos and Sons in the UK on BBCiPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04zlzfk/papadopoulos-and-sons Feature Film – Papadopoulos and Sons – in the United States: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/papadopoulos-and-sons For US listeners living in LA, I am bringing my new feature film “The Wife and Her House Husband” there this Summer… they can sign up on this website for details when tickets go live: https://www.wifehousehusband.com/ Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

"I’m a Hollywood business coach, public speaker, and writer. I also run two prominent programs for writers, one at CBS and the other at the WGA. I help creative professionals create exceptional careers in Hollywood." Carole Kirschner Website: https://www.carolekirschner.com/about Coaching: https://www.carolekirschner.com/coaching Hollywood Boot Camp: https://www.carolekirschner.com/courses-book Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

In 2001 at age 15 , Jaron Lockridge became interested in film while attending a high school drama class in his hometown of Bolivar, Tennessee. After performing in the school's Christmas play that winter, Jaron decided to write his first stageplay which is still currently being performed at his high school by theater students. In 2009, Jaron wrote, filmed and directed his first short film titled "Hard Man County" which was approximately 40 minutes long. The cast consisted of friends with no experience and was filmed using a Canon GL-1 he purchased from a pawn shop. Jaron had to place his dreams of pursuing film temporarily on hold due to personal issues, but his obsession with movies continued. In 2015, Jaron began production on a feature "Betray" and quickly casted the film with local talent. With a mere $1000 budget, Jaron rented camera equipment, bought props and rented a location to get his plan in motion. With only a 4 day window, Betray was completed and Jaron saw his dream of filmmaking move forward. Since creating his film production company, Misguided Perceptions Media Group in 2016, over 8 feature films, numerous short films and a two multi episode streaming series have been produced. A self proclaimed "Guerilla Filmmaker", Jaron considers making quality films with minimal resources his specialty. W: https://misguidedperceptions.net/media Jaron Lockridge movies and TV shows: https://www.roku.com/en-gb/whats-on/persons/jaron-lockridge?id=855e654e97bd53e39de0014e6d0bd81e Close Caption https://www.amazon.co.uk/Close-Caption-Jeff-Haltom/dp/B09RP6KP8F The Reaper Man https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-reaper-man They Live in the Shadows https://watch.plex.tv/movie/they-live-in-the-shadows Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Originally from the UK award-winning filmmaker, Gareth Kelly has had an unusual journey in becoming an above-the-line creative. After spending 10 years as a concrete truck driver, Kelly decided to pursue his lifelong passion for film and television. Along the way, he found himself covering the US 2016 Presidential election in Florida for various local, national, and international news organizations - BBC, Tampa Bay Biz Journal, Creative Loafing, as well as authoring his first book, 100 Things to do in San Luis Obispo Before you Die. Returning to California, Kelly settled into an associate producer role with Director, [Andrew Davis] (The Fugitive) at his production company, Chicago Pacific Entertainment working on the critically acclaimed documentary, [Mentors - Tony & Santi]. Continuing his development alongside Davis, Kelly has focused on forging professional relationships with filmmakers, writers, producers, financiers, and directors. He is producing, writing, and developing numerous projects of his own for both film and television. 2022 saw the world premiere of his award-winning first film [Fresh to Frightening - The Sharon Green story] at the 2022 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Kelly is a former undocumented immigrant and remains an outspoken advocate for immigration reform, is a devout Manchester United fan, and is a lifelong yachtsman and qualified skipper. W: https://www.bowlinefilms.com/ Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ If you enjoy listening to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, I would love a coffee. Podcasting is thirsty work https://ko-fi.com/damienswabyElísabet Ronaldsdóttir https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0739894/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Johnny Catalano is an American filmmaker and actor passionate about capturing the minutia and specifics of the Midwestern United States. Obsessed with Americana imagery and "slice-of-life" narratives within a specific genre's framework. He explores themes and characters objectively. Portraying the nuances and comedy in human behavior. F: https://www.facebook.com/catalanofilmco/ FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/JohnnyCatalano Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ If you enjoy listening to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, I would love a coffee. Podcasting is thirsty work https://ko-fi.com/damienswabyElísabet Ronaldsdóttir https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0739894/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Today I speak to the super-talented Eryn Rea! Eryn Rea grew up in Kentucky and then moved to Los Angeles at a young age. Now she is a multi-hyphenate working in Atlanta and Los Angeles. Informed by her background across genres ranging from Primetime TV Drama to Indie Horror, her most recent credits include THE FIRST LADY series on Showtime, and the audio-drama BROKEN ROAD. A fan of all that is weird and unexpected, Eryn encourages everyone to bring their uniqueness to the page and screen. She has directed, written, and co-written five short films and works as a Producer with the independent production company Magnussen Media Group. Between projects, she attends film markets and festivals such as HollyShorts, Seattle Film Summit, SXSW, TIFF, and Cannes to keep track of global media trends. Check out the show notes to see Eryn's showreel and connect with her on social media. Eryn.... she's one for the future. Eryn Rea's Showreel https://vimeo.com/414155332 Eryn Rea Twitter https://twitter.com/erynrea?lang=en Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ If you enjoy listening to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, I would love a coffee. Podcasting is thirsty work https://ko-fi.com/damienswabyElísabet Ronaldsdóttir https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0739894/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir is one of the industries most talented editors. After working in Europe for years, her first American film was the 2012 crime thriller Contraband, a remake of a film she edited in Iceland. Her close collaborator is stunt-man-turned-action-director David Leitch; they worked together on John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, and most recently, Bullet Train: a neon-infused, violent, and hilarious Agatha Christie-style romp starring Brad Pitt and an ensemble of who’s who, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Sandra Bullock. It all takes place on a bullet train speeding from Tokyo to Kyoto. I loved this filmmaking conversation with her, I hope you enjoy listening to it too. Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ If you enjoy listening to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, I would love a coffee. Podcasting is thirsty work https://ko-fi.com/damienswabyElísabet Ronaldsdóttir https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0739894/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Nobody Loves You and You Don't Deserve to Exist' is a multi-award-winning independent British feature film written and directed by Manchester filmmaker, Brett Gregory. Synopsis Loosely based on Hieronymus Bosch's heaven and hell 15th century painting, 'The Garden of Earthly Delights', we follow a grieving ex-English teacher, rotting away on welfare benefits, along the canals and crevices of gothic Manchester as he reflects upon the tragic-comic fragments of his shattered past during the 1980s, 1990s and 2020s of Broken Britain. Links to the film: Leigh Film Factory Free Screening (January 20th) - https://tinyurl.com/yyeekws6 Amazon Prime - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nobody-Loves-Dont-Deserve-Exist/dp/B09KCQVG5Y/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=nobody+loves+you+and+you+don%27t+deserve+to+exist&qid=1650475821&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 Tubi TV - https://tubitv.com/movies/681430?utm_source=justwatch-feed&tracking=justwatch-feed twitter links: Jack Clarke https://twitter.com/clarkej98?lang=en Brett Gregory https://twitter.com/seriousfeather Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ If you enjoy listening to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, I would love a coffee. Podcasting is thirsty work https://ko-fi.com/damienswaby This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

CATALANO FILM FESTIVAL: DATE: February 18, 2025 LOCATION: 33 S Main St, Miamisburg, OH 45342 TIME: 4pm-10pm EST FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/catalanofilmco EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/catalano-film-festival-tickets-466846639867?aff=esfb&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing&fbclid=IwAR1WR48e-siourKT1VMITAiDfqP9uNtOqQcnpNgcMwuLhP9PXHbvkcM3lo0 TEASER TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK_vc_zpLcU&t=4s JOHNNY CATALANO (filmmaker) info: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/catalanofilmco/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/catalanofilmco IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm13100827/?ref_=tt_ov_st FILMFREEWAY: https://filmfreeway.com/JohnnyCatalano FUNERAL FOR FURMANSKI (short film): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWYGl-BzBlg FUNERAL FOR FURMANSKI (soundtrack): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPiyjUM5HOljEdSmHukY3MdNLlPbZQxRe Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ If you enjoy listening to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, I would love a coffee. Podcasting is thirsty work https://ko-fi.com/damienswaby This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Sarah Moshman is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and TEDx speaker whose work has been featured on Upworthy, Marie Claire, CNN, and Good Morning America. After directing two short documentaries about female empowerment in young women, (Girls Rock! Chicago (2010) and Growing up Strong: Girls on the Run (2012)) she set out to direct her first feature doc The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things (2014) which has been screened over 700 times around the US and around the world in schools, groups, organizations and corporations starting conversations about gender equality. With Indieflix as the distributor, the film has been sponsored by major brands like Nordstrom, American Girl and Microsoft to spread this message far and wide. Sarah's second feature doc, Losing Sight of Shore follows the incredible journey of four women who rowed across the Pacific Ocean. The film was released globally in 190 countries on Netflix in May 2017. NEVERTHELESS is Sarah’s third feature documentary which takes a look behind the headlines of #MeToo and Time’s Up to shine a light on the sexual harassment crisis and use the power of cinema for change. Most recently Sarah brought her talents to the narrative realm and directed a short fiction film entitled UNBOUND about the first mother to go to space starring Lauren Lapkus (Orange is the New Black). Sarah is dedicated to telling stories that uplift, inform and inspire as well as showcase strong female role models on screen. Prior to focusing on documentaries Sarah worked as a field producer on the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars for 10 seasons as well as shows on NBC, MTV, Lifetime, Bravo and the Food Network. She often jumps in to story produce for premium doc series on A&E, HBO and Showtime. She also directs branded content for EllenTube, Tastemade, Mattel, AT&T, Samsung, Stayfree, SPANX, and more. Sarah is an inspiring public speaker, author, and an adjunct professor in documentary film, passionate about empowering the next generation of storytellers. Sarah is LA based and Mom to two kiddos, a 4 year old daughter and a 1 year old son. W: https://www.sarahmoshman.com/films Watch Losing Sight of the Shore: https://watch.plex.tv/movie/losing-sight-of-shore?autoplay=1&utm_content=62c9c76d303631d954e3fb98&utm_medium=deeplink&utm_source=google-catalog Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ If you enjoy listening to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, I would love a coffee. Podcasting is thirsty work https://ko-fi.com/damienswaby This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Daakyehene Ababio is an international filmmaker, originally from Ghana but currently based in Ohio with his beautiful wife Angeles Kay Ababio and two kids. Daakyehene Ababio has been chasing his filmmaking dreams for about 15 years now as a self-taught filmmaker. He did a couple of short films to grow his craft since he started Palmbook Studios in Ghana in February 14, 2014. He’s still pursuing the filmmaking dreams with two short films he has done in Ohio “BREAKING POINT” and “LINEAGE” which all has his wife, Angeles as lead cast.Daakyehene Ababio is in production currently on a feature film he titled as THE CLOT. CONTACTS Instagram: @Daakyehene_Ababio Facebook: Daakyehene Ababio Twitter: @Daakyehene_PBS This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Clare Cooney is a SAG actor and filmmaker currently living in Los Angeles. Her credits include Steve McQueen's Widows, NBC's Chicago PD, Pop TV's Hot Date, NBC's Shrink, and lead roles in the independent features Rendezvous in Chicago and Soul Sessions. She recently wrapped the independent feature Relative this summer with a lead role opposite Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks). As a filmmaker, she wrote, directed, edited, and starred in Runner. This short film played at 15 film festivals, winning six awards and garnering Cooney a "Filmmaker to Watch" nomination from the Oscar-Qualifying Atlanta Film Festival. Most recently, she wrote, directed, and edited the romantic drama Pick Up, filmed with a skeleton cast and crew during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pick Up made its festival premiere at the Oscar-Qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival 2021 and has received over 400,000 views online. You can watch and read more about both films on her filmmaking page. She made Newcity magazine's Film 50 list in 2020 and 2019 for being "one of 50 individuals who shape Chicago's film scene." Clare is indeed one to watch. W: http://www.clare-cooney.com/ Clare's films: http://www.clare-cooney.com/filmmaker Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

“I’m passionate about two things: creating activism centered films &demystifying the microbudget production process.” - Zanah Thirus Named one of Diversity in Cannes' Top 10 Filmmakers of the Decade, Zanah is a filmmaker (producer+ director+ writer) from Chicago, IL. Since launching her brand, Zanah Thirus Productions, Zanah has shifted her focus to merging arts and activism through documentary and narrative storytelling. Her films explore subjects such as reproductive justice, local politics, intersectional feminism, and recovering from sexual trauma. In 2020, Zanah’s documentary, ‘Unlearning Sex’, won Best Human Rights Film at the Toronto International Women's Film Festival and The Silver Award at the Spotlight Documentary Film Awards. Her documentary, ‘Black Feminist’, won Best Documentary at Coal City Film Festival (2021) in Nigeria, and the Jury Award for Best U.S. Documentary at the International Black & Diversity Film Festival (2021). Recently, Zanah branched into comedic storytelling with her romantic comedy short, ‘The Love You Want Exists’, which premiered at three Academy Award Qualifying Festivals in 2021 (Bronze Lens, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora, and St Louis International Film Fest). Zanah’s current project ‘New Santa’ is slated to film in February 2022. The comedic short is set in the North Pole during a diversity, equity and inclusion overhaul, and a Black woman is appointed to the position of Santa Claus. Outside of film festivals, Zanah’s projects have been distributed to over 20 academic libraries including Harvard University, and screened with various organizations including the American Public Health Association's national conference. Zanah continues to write, produce, and direct projects that align with her overall mission of using film as a medium to drive social change. Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Everyone remembers Daphne Maxwell Reid as an iconic TV mom of the 1990s, from her three seasons as Aunt Vivian on "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air." And Daphne couldn't be more excited when the cast of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reunited 30 years later for an unscripted reunion special that aired on HBO Max last November. These days Reid is a Renaissance woman, respected artist and designer, and education activist. Working from her home in Virginia, and still happily married to pioneering television actor/producer/writer/director Tim Reid ("WKRP in Cincinnati," "Frank's Place," "Sister, Sister"), Daphne Maxwell Reid is living proof that a passion for creativity and a dedication to hard work can ensure a lifetime's worth of success. Breaking new barriers is nothing new to Reid, who decades ago became the first African-American homecoming queen at Northwestern University and shortly thereafter one of the first African-American women to appear on the cover of Glamour magazine. But many fans of her modeling and acting career probably don't know that Reid is a lifelong shutterbug, a hobby passed down by her father that has now become a focal point of her career. With five books and 5 annual calendars already published, Reid specializes in fine art photography that features doors and doorways from around the world, including Cuba, Venice, France, China, Germany, and Belgium. Now she's added to her publishing resume with her first cookbook, "Grace + Soul & Motherwit," which offers her favorite recipes spiced with personal memories and reflections from her life and travels. Reid has also been a seamstress for much of her life, creating many of her own outfits and costumes as a young actress and model, and has now developed those skills into an exclusive, custom clothing line called Daphne Style, making Chinese silk brocade jackets that are wearable works of art. She also keeps busy as a spokesperson for Virginia State University, a historically black college/university (HBCU), doing outreach, public relations, and speaking engagements that allow her to preach the importance of education and career prep for students of color. A thoughtful, inspiring, and fascinating professional with over five decades of experience, Daphne Maxwell Reid continues to demonstrate that mastering a new skill is always possible for an artist with a generous spirit and self-determination. W: https://www.daphnemaxwellreid.com/ Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

In her own words "Hi! I'm Suzanne. I'm an actress and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY. My first directorial effort, short film Christmas Eve Eve: Or The Things I Can’t Remember (which I also wrote and star in) recently played at a number of festivals including the 2021 Mill Valley Film Festival. You can watch it here on the platform Omeleto, one of the best hubs for high-quality short films on the internet. Currently, I'm producing my first feature film Every Man For Himself, directed by Gary Gardner and starring Daniel Sharman and Nicholas Logan, which is now in post production. As an actress you might have seen me in HBO's Silicon Valley as Fiona, an AI robot who infiltrates the Pied Piper gang. Or maybe in the NBC TV show Blindspot, or the films Ricki and the Flash (dir. by Jonathan Demme), and Obvious Child (dir. by Gillian Robespierre). Recently, I starred in the hit web series, I AM YOU, which has nearly a million views and was produced by Rizzle Studios. I was honored with a best actress award for my work on the show by The International Academy of Web Television. A Kentucky native, I received my BA in Theatre from Davidson College in North Carolina. I've spent time studying abroad with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the British American Drama Academy in London. In NYC, I've studied improv comedy and sketch writing with the Upright Citizens Brigade and scene study with renowned actress Maria Dizzia at The Freeman Studio. I’m happy you’re here!" Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Who's Afraid follows this phenomenon to a cathartic yet heart-pumping conclusion as it answers the question: what would happen if someone had to face a life-or-death situation as a result of jeopardizing someone else's life out of sheer racism? Our main character, Whitney King, commits such an act of racism then flees the city to forget and reset. Unfortunately for her, she runs from one problem and into another: a charming group of locals who require human flesh for their holiday feast. As a justice narrative, and given how difficult it remains for marginalized storytellers to make their visions a reality, Who's Afraid represented an opportunity for co-producer/star Siobhan Lee and me to bet on ourselves. Refusing to live haunted by 'what if's and 'if only's, we used our day-job savings to take the bold step of financing the production phase of the film. Seed & Spark Campaign: https://seedandspark.com/fund/whos-afraid#story Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Erin has directed and produced documentary television for CNN, HBO, Showtime, National Geographic, PBS, YouTube Premium, OWN, MSNBC, and Investigation Discovery. She's interested in stories that explore social justice, women's rights, environment, health and horror - she loves a good genre film. In 2011, she produced HOT COFFEE, an HBO feature documentary film that examines the infamous McDonald’s hot coffee case and its role in the decline of the civil justice system. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and won the grand jury prize at the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival. It’s been called a “stunning debut” by the Washington Post as well as “entertaining, informative and vividly illuminating,” by the Hollywood Reporter. ​ She has worked with and directed several high-profile journalists such as CNN's Lisa Ling and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and actor Reese Witherspoon and Sarah Jones. ​NEWSLETTER: https://www.erinlovettfilm.com/newsletter Showreel: https://www.erinlovettfilm.com/work CONTACT | elovett323@gmail.com TWITTER | @erincrum Seed & Spark Campaign: https://seedandspark.com/fund/theknowing#story Website: http://www.erinlovettfilm.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/erincrum Newsletter: http://erinlovett.substack.com Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Emily Procter is an actress, entrepreneur, and activist. In 2019 Emily shifted focus from entertainment to community by founding Ground Breakers Inc. Ground Breakers is a nonprofit working to create positive identity opportunities for children, and additionally for adults, in compromised circumstances. Working to support people, community and equitable infrastructure, Ground Breakers hopes to be a supporter for change and equity for all. gallery_pic15.jpg Procter's nonprofit, The Ground, offers curriculum centered around making healthy life choices and steps for creating community. After becoming a parent in 2010 Procter realized the deep need for community support especially in single parent situations. She launched The Ground in Kern Vally State Prison in 2019 in order to assist with emotional language and conflict management skills for parents reentering from incarceration. After witnessing the high number of ACES within the class Procter added String Theory Club to Ground Breakers. STC curriculum offers each child support in developing their own individual positive identity. By having conversations around emotional wellbeing, Procter hopes to empower people to create new cultural norms on both the individual and community level. nifty emily google pic.jpg During Procter’s acting career she helped to make C.S.I: Miami a global staple for CBS. For ten seasons Procter dedicated herself to infusing Detective Calleigh Duquesne with spice, spunk and southern charm. On the award winning The West Wing Procter offered two more seasons of the same playing attorney Ainsley Hayes, minus the firearm. For more information on Procter’s credits, please click the link to IMDB.com at the top left corner. Emily Procter Actress, Activist & Entrepreneur E: asst2emily@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialemilyprocter/ T: https://twitter.com/emilyprocter The Ground W: https://emilyprocter.com/the-ground Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

An American writer and actress best known for originating the story and characters in the "Before Sunrise" trilogy with her writing on Before Sunrise 1995 and Before Sunset 2004 for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and a Writers Guild Award. The trilogy is based on characters she created with Richard Linklater. Before Sunrise is a 1995 romantic drama film directed by Richard Linklater and co-written by Linklater and Kim Krizan. The first installment in the Before trilogy, it follows Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) as they meet on a Eurail train and disembark in Vienna to spend the night together. Inspired by personal experiences, Linklater collaborated with Krizan, who previously appeared in his films Slacker (1991) and Dazed and Confused (1993), to develop the screenplay. Casting was extensive; it took nine months for Hawke and Delpy to be cast, with the pair also contributing uncredited rewrites. Principal photography took place entirely in Vienna. Their contrasting ideas and perspectives on life and love are detailed, with Jesse, a romantic disguised as a cynic, and Céline seemingly a romantic. Before Sunrise also explores time and self-discovery. Before Sunrise premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 1995, and was theatrically released eight days later. Krizan currently resides in Los Angeles, where she writes and teaches writing courses, most notably at UCLA. In the fall of 2021, she launched a video based writing class on Patreon After Procter moved to Los Angeles, her father provided the funds for acting school for two years. Before even graduating, she had already landed a number of small roles in films such as Cameron Crowe's sports romantic comedy-drama Jerry Maguire (1996) and co-starred with David Schwimmer and Chris Cooper in the TV movie Breast Men (1997). In 1996, Procter guest-starred in the ABC superhero drama Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, where she played Lana Lang. She briefly appeared in the TV movie The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! (1997) as Mavis. She also appeared in the drama Body Shots (1999) as Whitney Bryant. In 1995, Procter appeared in the NBC sitcom Friends in the second episode of the second season titled "The One with the Breast Milk", where she played Annabel, a brief love interest of Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc). From 2000 to 2002 and again in 2006, Procter had a recurring role in the NBC political drama The West Wing where she played Associate White House Counsel Ainsley Hayes. Procter is friends with actress Jorja Fox, who starred as Sara Sidle in the CBS police drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation from 2000 to 2015. Fox persuaded her to audition to star as Calleigh Duquesne in the first spin-off show CSI: Miami, which ran on CBS for 10 seasons from September 23, 2002, to April 8, 2012 The Magic Hour with Kim Krizan is creating instructional creative writing videos https://www.patreon.com/kimkrizan Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement

Selected as one of Variety's 10 Stars behind the Cameras, the German born cinematographer who graduated from University of Television and Film in Munich, has quickly developed an impressive resume of visually unique and critical acclaimed feature films. HELL marked his feature film debut, earning him a number of awards, including the 2012 German Camera Award for Best Cinematography, the Best Cinematography Award at the 2011 Sitges Film Festival in Spain, and a nomination for Best Cinematography Debut at the world-renowned Camerimage Festival in 2012. Markus has since shot Mike Cahill‘s sci-fi drama, I ORIGINS, which was awarded at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival with the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. He then followed with I REMEMBER which premiered at the 2015 Berlin Film Festival and won the 2016 German Camera Award for Best Cinematography. Markus collaborated with director Roland Emmerich on the landmark period drama STONEWALL, which premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, and the Sci-Fi blockbuster from 20th Century Fox INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE. After shooting the pilot for NBC's RISE, he shot the pilot for the sci-fi horror series NIGHTFLYERS, by GAME OF THRONES writer George R.R. Martin and the sci-fi drama BLISS directed by Mike Cahill. His recent feature film RED NOTICE was just released on NETFLIX, the action-comedy directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber marked the streamers most watched movie of all time. ​ In 2019 Markus became the youngest active member of the American Society of Cinematographers. W: https://www.markusforderer.com/contact Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: https://www.kweli.tv/programs/the-people-of-brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website http://filmmakingconversations.com/ This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4532542/advertisement