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Aaron had always been a creative guy, coming up with original ideas and envisioning films that he would one day make. I sit down to talk with my friend and colleague about how he got started working in film and how he learned through trial and error to make his visions come to life on the big screen. Aaron and I recently worked together on a short film called The Orbs that is in submission in the My Rode Reel film competition. Check out the links below to watch and vote!Vote! Vote! Vote!https://myrodereel.com/watch/9382Voting ends on October 21, 2020Aaron GlanfieldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronglanfield/Optic Studio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySSKpJv4F-a3JJK584x6twBlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Nathaniel Sutton has dedicated his life to making and sharing music. Working as a composer for over 2 years now, Nathaniel Sutton has a variety of experience composing music for short / feature length films and using his musical talents while on stage as Brother Octopus. Michael Blatz sits down with Nathaniel Sutton to talk about how he got started, what kind of schooling he did, and his new Music For Film Business that is available for filmmakers to compose an original music piece for there films.Nathaniel SuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielsuttonmusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanielsuttonmusicWebsite: http://www.nathanielsutton.com/Email: music@nathanielsutton.comBlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Jill Maria Robinson to talk about how she got started working in the film industry and how that lead her to start I'm Here With Magazine. She talks about the value of community and the important things a person should do and keep in mind to work and achieve success in the industry.Jill is a known Actor, PR, and Publisher from Romania, adopted and raised in Calgary, AB. Jill Maria is most known for her principle acting role as Vivie, on the Canadian TV series “Go Fish” on Amazon Prime. She has been seen on, Heartland on CBC, Young Drunk Punk, Fargo TV Series, Klondike, Extremity, Interstellar, Mountain Men, The Great Fear, City Palate Commercial for Shaw TV, Felipe Alberto Latin Music Video, Hot Box by Brandon Rhiness and Julie Wheland, Blue Flame by Quinton Barr for on Amazon Prime USA and UK, Sex, Lies & Murder on Reelz Channel, Extremity by Anthony Diblasi and David Bond. See her in Moments in Spacetime by Patty and Chris Cowden and Miracle in East Texas by Sam and Kevin Sorbo.Jill Maria RobinsonLet's Talk Mental Health S1EP1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLCeE8RTKrQ&app=desktopI'm Here With Magazine: https://www.imherewithmag.com/Jill Maria Robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillmariarobinson/BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Randy Brososky sits down to talk about how he got started working in the film industry and how that lead him to write the award-winning series Necessary Evil. Randy worked with Telus Story Hive to acquire funding for the project. He continues to write new and engaging stories and continue to work on Necessary Evil.Randy BrososkyNecessary Evil: http://www.necessaryevilseries.com/Randy Brososky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randwulven/Necessary Evil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/necessaryevilwebseries/Necessary Evil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/necessaryevilseries/BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

I talk with Dylan Pearce about how he got his start in film, Why he went to film school, and where he is now in his Directing Journey. We also got talking about Baby Blues, His first feature film along with winning his awards and working in Alberta.Dylan PearceBaby Blues Behind The Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckg5qB9dVfk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR20uBCEOnf-Yu6_VCkCvIwbMU2f7yBBytyuTaoeUwgeTcWmRy4WJ27jNLwBaby Blues Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLMYiyw9WpQ&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1u5igi8pLoAiXT98Pr6jSi75HmhW4WsAk8YZmYLvVtJ5D3rYYGeeJkQpMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pearcedyl/Twitter: BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Michael sits down with Dylan Pearce to talk about the first Red Deer College Motion Picture Arts Feature film. Dylan talks about how bringing on an A-list actress brought the film from a student project to a unionized Indie Film. How fast they learned, and the challenges met along the way.Dylan PearceBaby Blues Behind The Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckg5qB9dVfk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR20uBCEOnf-Yu6_VCkCvIwbMU2f7yBBytyuTaoeUwgeTcWmRy4WJ27jNLwBaby Blues Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLMYiyw9WpQ&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1u5igi8pLoAiXT98Pr6jSi75HmhW4WsAk8YZmYLvVtJ5D3rYYGeeJkQpMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pearcedyl/Twitter: BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Michael sits down with Ileia Goode to talk about how she got started with acting along with what it was like to move to the UK and work as background in a variety of films. She talks about everything she learned and what the European film industry is like.Ileia GoodeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/starbr1te/BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Michael sits down with Jamie Rauch to talk about the top mistakes producers make when producing a film, How Jamie got started in the film industry, along with his book The Art of Filmmaking. They also had the chance to discuss Jamies, not for profit Light In Film, and the work that he is doing to help the people that work in the film industry.Jamie RauchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theart_of_filmmaking/Light In Film: https://www.lightinfilm.org/BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Michael sits down with George Popov, the director of The Droving currently available on Amazon Prime Video. we talk about making the film along with the challenges of releasing a film in the current Covid19 world crises. They also talk about how George got started in the film industry, how he learned from his first film Hex, and where he inspiration for The Droving came from.George Popov:LinkedIn: bit.ly/GeorgePopovLinkedInTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheGeorgePopovInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_george_popov/Rubicon FilmsTwitter: bit.ly/RubiconFilmsUKTwitterFacebook: bit.ly/TheDrovingFilmUKFacebookInstagram: bit.ly/RubiconFilmsUKInstagramWebsite: www.rubiconfilms.co.ukYouTube: bit.ly/RubiconFilmsYouTubeBlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Michael sits down with Jaida and Jenna to discuss there time in film school along with how what made them interested in working in the film industry and pursuing schooling. They talk a little about school vs working in the film industry instead.Jaida HiebertInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaida_h_photography/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkFtrWDw5ri4PCwVlQx9jMg/featuredJenna BrigeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennab_arts/TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/7LJCW2BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

I talk with Lee Lopez on how he got started working as an actor. We talk about the successful year he has had. We dive deep into how to manage your expectations when auditions and how to deal with the criticism and feedback from others.Lee LopezWebsite: https://leeandlopez.wixsite.com/website?fbclid=IwAR04kzF18aLeK7Dud7txjYw2HEGCDYeXkG5Ys9E1W2yveOfKSYX1axREevUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeloslife/BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Michael sits down with Shae Paterson and discusses how he got started by cold calling people and being contracted under marketing companies to film contracts. They also talk about owning your own gear, buying gear, the use of social media and the power of it.Shae Patterson DPFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/shaepatersondp/posts/?ref=page_internalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stickboyreturnsWebsite: https://www.shaepaterson.ca/BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Michael talks with Jerry Lambert about how he got started in writing and how he is motivated. Then goes into his creative journey asking what keeps him motivated along the way and how he stays creative.Jerry Lane Lambert IIWebsite: https://leifgjones.com/BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com

Michael sits down with Aimbree Lauren to talk about the things she learned while producing a short series in Alberta. Along with what she does for work and what her future plans are for going into the Canadian film industryAimbree Lauren Social Media PagesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aimbreelaurenofficial/Twitter: https://twitter.com/aimbreeBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimbree.lauren/BlatzCast - Michael BlatzPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlatzFilmsBlatzFilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blatzfilms/BlatzFilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlatzFilmsMichael Blatz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_BlatzEmail: BlatzCast@gmail.com