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EP Scott Dodoro’s Journey Launching Local Boy Productions.

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Executive Producer Scott Dodoro shares how his passion for film led to starting Local Boy Productions after over a decade working for another company. Local Boy, by the way, is a full service production company in Detroit, built for the future. He discusses building his roster of directors and tackling big projects for Buick, Cadillac […]

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AI Storytelling From An Early Adaptor’s Point of View, Filmmaker Jon Finger, Part Two.

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The conclusion to my fascinating chat with Filmmaker Jon Finger, my guru of AI filmmaking tools, discusses their impact on the creative industries from the perspective of an early adopter. While acknowledging tools like image generation raise valid concerns, Jon believes AI can empower independent artists by lowering barriers to distribution. Jon shares experiences experimenting

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Filmmaker Jon Finger Quells Our Fears Of AI Storytelling Tools. Part One.

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Jon Finger, my guru of AI filmmaking tools, discusses their impact on the creative industries from the perspective of an early adopter. While acknowledging tools like image generation raise valid concerns, Jon believes AI can empower independent artists by lowering barriers to distribution. Jon shares experiences experimenting with AI storytelling but finds human connection vital.

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Diane Strand’s Creative Journey in Entertainment and Nonprofit Arts.

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Diane Strand owns JDS Video & Media Productions, a woman-majority owned business with over twenty-five years of expertise in video production and media marketing. Diane began her career in theater production before transitioning to prominent roles at The Walt Disney Company and Universal Studios, focusing on corporate video production known for creativity, punctuality, and cost-effectiveness. Located in

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Behind the Balls: Comedy Director JJ Adler Talks Manscaped “The Boys'”.

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Directorย JJ Adlerย of her ownย Ruckus Films, returns to talk about her award-winning spot for Manscaped that’s all the buzz. I reached out long before the kudos flowed, cuz I knew it was JJ’s voice. “The Boys” is truly hilarious commercial that uses the same actors to portray our heroes and those hero’s testicles. Forced perspective, shaving

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Hitting the Mark: Stunt Driving Experts Olivia Summers and Dee Bryant.

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Retreat Curious? Schedule a call with me to see if our FIlmmaker Retreat is right for you. Wow, great time chatting with stunt driversย Olivia Summers and Dee Bryant. We talk about the precision required for their work – things like practicing hitting marks down to the inch. It was fascinating to hear how they rehearse big sequences.

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Directing in Japan: Navigating Cultural Differences with Director Ryan Christopher McGuire.

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Talented Director/Editorย Ryan Christopher McGuireย has been based in Tokyo for over a decade, where he is also the Managing Director of Cutters Studios Tokyo. Ryan has a truly global perspective on the film industry thanks to his diverse career path. We discussed what ultimately led him to set up shop internationally. Ryan shared invaluable insights into

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Comic Actor and Improvisational Wizard Pat Finn Plays To The Whistle.

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Improvisational genius/comic actor Pat Finn is on this very special episode! Pat and I have been collaborating together for almost 20 years making on Valley Toyota spots, and it’s always a blast. Agency folks always like casting actors that can improv, but Pat is next level. And he happens to be the one of the

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VLM’s Veronica Lombardo Is More Than A Sales Rep, She’s Guiding Creative Careers.

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Veronica Lombardo of VLM started her career as a below-the-line talent agent before establishing herself as an independent representative and manager. Veronica shares her perspective on representing directors and production companies, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, strategy and treating her clients as part of a team. She also offers valuable insights into pitching, treatments and challenges

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From Real-Life Repo Man to International Filmmaker with Director Ed McCulloch.

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Commercial director Ed McCulloch shares his unconventional rise to becoming an internationally renowned filmmaker. Ed opens up about his journey of self-discovery through photography, and ambitious do-it-yourself approach to shooting 12 spec commercials that launched his successful global career spanning over 30 countries. Oh fun fact: Ed was a Repo Man in Southern California. Be sure to

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