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Filmmaker Alice Gu, Director Of “The Donut King” Part II.

The exciting conclusion to my conversation with Filmmaker Alice Gu. Alice began her career as a Director of Photography, working with renowned directors Werner Herzog, Stacy Peralta, and Rory Kennedy, among others. She was cinematographer on Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton, a documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy. The Donut King is Alice’s feature directorial […]

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“The Donut King” Director Alice Gu.

Director Alice Gu began her career as a Director of Photography, working with renowned directors Werner Herzog, Stacy Peralta, and Rory Kennedy, among others. She was cinematographer on Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton, a documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy. The Donut King is Alice’s feature directorial debut and was selected to premiere in competition

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Director Bradley Hasse’s Debut Feature “Songs For A Sloth”.

Filmmaker Brad Hasse has a sweet, funny new film that I love called “Songs For A Sloth” out now. Watch it on Apple TV or anywhere and listen to this chat about how he made it on a micro budget. Brad was first on the podcast in 2015 and we’re celebrating the film with him. Give it 100% Fresh

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Producer, Director, Author Christine W. Chen Part 2

Christine Chen is back for part two. This prolific film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms also has wrapped principle photography on “Erzulie” her first feature. I know cuz I follow her on the ‘grams here. Bravo Christine and the team!  Check out Jake Brady’s Patreon! A mere $2/month gets you BONUS content not heard in the show!! Get

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Producer, Director & “Get Reelisms” Co-Author Christine W. Chen Part 1.

Christine Chen is a prolific film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms. I recommend this book for anyone starting out on set. It’s all the filmmaking lingo, some even new to me. Christine’s work incorporates her perspectives from growing up as a first generation Asian-American in Colorado and from coming of age within a culture dominate

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Writer/Director/Star of Slamdance Hit “The Sleeping Negro” Filmmaker Skinner Myers.

Writer/Director Skinner Myers is an award-winning filmmaker and film professor at Loyola Marymount University. Skinner wrote and directed four short films: Chimera, The Last Supper, Obscured, and Nigger, while studying film at USC School of Cinematic Arts. I reached out to Skinner after seeing “The Sleeping Negro” at Slamdance 2021. “Confronted with a series of racially charged incidents, a young

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Director, Writer, Choreographer Jessica Redish.

Filmmaker Jessica Redish brings her passion to the podcast and I promise you’ll find her positive energy infectious. She’s lighting up the film festival scene with her short comedy “Airway” and still getting accolades for “The Last Croissant”. Jessica talks steadicam, her roots in theater, working with actors and how nothing, not even a pandemic, can keep

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Director, Writer, Producer Fred Goss.

Fred Goss has made a name for himself as an actor, director, writer, and producer. His initial foray into directing was on the critically acclaimed ABC series ‘Sons and Daughters.’ He also served as co-creator, writer, producer and star of the series. Fred’s first commercial project was directing a series of award winning spots for Coke

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Music Video and Commercial Director June Bae.

Music Video Director June Bae and I sat outside, socially distanced, and chatted about helming hip hop videos and launching a commercial directing career. His latest video for Ameer Vann, for the rapper’s new ditty IDFIATOK, literally dropped today and has tens of thousands of views already. (PS it has bad words.)  June is a talented filmmaker on the

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Filmmaker Norry Niven.

Filmmaker Norry Niven does it all. He directs tons of national spots (Kia) and major network promos for shows like “Homeland” which offer him such creative control and produces via his Thousand Foot Squid production company. His latest documentary, “Get Back Up”, follows Blue October and chronicles the band’s struggles with substance abuse, mental health, subsequent treatment and recovery. Talking with Norry

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