Taylor Morden, documentary filmmaker, describes what inspired The Last Blockbuster and what the 4-year process has entailed from its conception to its marketing and distribution.
#26 – Jose Miguel Vasquez-Acting with groundbreaking technology
José Miguel Vásquez is an ATL-based actor featured in The Walking Dead, Cobra Kai, and Netflix’s new mini-series, “The Liberator.” He shares insight into his background and life as an actor, the status of the industry in Atlanta, and diversity in film.
José dives into his experience in shooting “The Liberator,” using new Trioscope technology for a groundbreaking animation experience. He also talks about how he started a YouTube channel with his family and the challenges that come with growing an audience.
#25 – Inside Reality TV and Unscripted content
Maegan Philmore, Television Line Producer for NFL and Production Coordinator and Manager for TV series such as Dance Moms and Naked and Afraid, joins in conversation with Tanya to tell us more about her experiences working on reality TV, and what it’s like to shift from scripted to non-scripted content and its challenges. Maegan also shares an insight on how she has handled sanitary outbreaks in the past and how COVID has changed this particular side of the entertainment industry.
#24 Location Managers in Film & TV
On this episode, Tanya talks to Kyle Hinshaw, Atlanta based locations manager for film and TV like Baby Driver, Walking Dead and Bad Boys for Life. Kyle walks us through the process of scouting and getting a location ready for a production crew. He also shares what the past few months have been like for him and how COVID has changed the way of production and technology.
#23 – Managing client expectations
Lucas Tanaka, Producer and Editor for NBC Universal Skycastle, shares with Tanya the nuts and bolts of working in the commercial world including the story telling process, working with different clients, and the future of the industry after COVID.
#22 – Stay safe on set amid COVID
Jill Maxcy, First AD for “Glee” and “American Horror Story, and nowHealth Safety Supervisor with COVID 19 compliance services, talks with Tanya about what the new normal looks like for the film industry. As crew members and actors go back to work, Jill shares insight on safety plans, budgeting, and advice on how to position yourself during these times.
#21 – Product placement in film production
Tami Cooper, President of Hollywood International Placements, Inc. shares with Tanya the role that product placement agencies play in film production, including working on preparing sets, getting brand deals and product clearance. She also shares advice on how filmmakers can work with brands in their films, how to approach product placement agencies and where to find props and other staging materials.
#20 – Sell your film-VERVE
Ross Putman, producer, sales and finance agent for Verve, shares valuable insight on the world of sales and distribution agencies. He offers excellent advice for filmmakers on how to sell films and what to look for in distribution companies, emphasizing on the importance of networking and constantly making material.
#19 The Walking Dead Executive Producer & Director | Greg Nicotero
How does a makeup artist become the Executive Producer and Director? Greg Nicotero, SFX make up artist & EP/Director of The Walking Dead, shares nuts and bolts of the SFX department, including tips on how to get started, working with CGI & SFX, and how he integrated being a make up artist, producer, and director .
#18 – Work-Life Balance in the Industry
This week Zack Arnold, award-winning editor (Cobra Kai, Empire, Glee) talks of the article he wrote: Dear Hollywood: We Don’t Want to “Go Back to Normal.” and shares how he learned to set boundaries to create a healthy work-life balance in the industry. Listen to Zack tell Tanya how reduced set hours saves production money, when to say no, and how his company, Optimize Yourself teaches how to overcome burnout.