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The BraveMaker Podcast301: BraveMaker Film Fest 2025 Recap with Filmmaker Sasha TimanSasha Timan is a fearless storyteller whose work bridges documentary realism with emotional, character-driven narratives. A former TV journalist in Moscow and Washington, DC, Sasha now creates intimate films rooted in human rights, immigration, motherhood, and survival. Based in Los Angeles and holding an MFA from UCLA, her latest short Timelessness follows a Russian pianist seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Her award-winning film Holy Water, about an elderly woman trapped in a televangelist’s scheme, earned Best Student Film at LA Indies Film Fest.Darya Ekamasova is a Russian award-winning actress whose performances have been featured at...
2025-10-0353 minThe BraveMaker Podcast300: BraveMaker Film Festival 2025 - Special300th LIVE with Tony Gapastione and Priscilla Lam AND special guests from the BraveMaker Film Fest.July 10th, 2025 at the Bravemaker HQ in Redwood City, California with: Hilliard GuessSaeed CrumplerDave ThiesShoshannah Stern Zach Gottsagen Kathryn Smith-McGlynnNiema JordanNaee AndersonLeah Knauer Ken WhittinghamPriscilla LamWatch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker YouTube.Follow BraveMaker on social media:InstagramTikTok
2025-10-0356 minThe BraveMaker Podcast299: BraveMaker Film Fest 2025 - Seleted FilmmakersJoin hosts Tony Gapastione and Belgica Rodriguez for a special conversation with selected creators whose bold stories will be featured in our upcoming festival.🎬 Behind-the-scenes moments🎤 Filmmaking insights💥 Creative inspirationWatch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker YouTube.Follow BraveMaker on social media:InstagramTikTok#BraveMakerPodcast #BraveMakerFilmFest2025 #BraveStories #IndependentFilm
2025-10-0339 minThe BraveMaker Podcast297: EXPLORING PRESSING SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES & CRAFTING NUANCED PERFORMANCESNijla Mu’min is a powerful creative voice shaped by poetry, music, fiction, and dance. Born and raised in the East Bay Area, she weaves deeply personal and socially resonant narratives that spotlight the intersections of identity, justice, and belonging.Her debut feature Jinn — a coming-of-age story about faith, freedom, and first love — premiered at SXSW, where it earned her the Special Jury Award for Screenwriting, and went on to be named a New York Times Critics Pick. Since then, Nijla has made her mark directing episodes of Queen Sugar, Insecure, Swagger, Blindspotting, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, All Rise, and mo...
2025-10-0233 minThe BraveMaker Podcast296: BREAK IN & LEVEL UP with special guest Joey Tuccio (Roadmap Writers)Writers — ever feel like breaking into the industry is a mystery no one’s willing to explain? Joey Tuccio has been changing that for nearly a decade.Starting his career at Bold Films (Drive, Nightcrawler, Whiplash) and reading for companies repped by Hugh Jackman and George Clooney, Joey saw just how tough it is for writers to get real access and actionable feedback. So he co-founded Roadmap Writers, now one of the leading platforms connecting writers to execs and reps across the industry.Since 2016, Roadmap Writers has helped 440+ writers sign with reps and launch careers at Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Lion...
2025-10-0131 minThe BraveMaker Podcast295: WRITE , DIRECT & FILM with special guest Kim “Kimmie P” CallawayWriters, directors, and creatives — want to turn your vision into bold, unforgettable stories? Don’t miss this live conversation with Kim “Kimmie P” Callaway, an award-winning writer-director whose work blends humor, heart, and social impact.For over a decade, Kim has written and directed original web series, sketches, music videos, and commercials for major networks and brands including Amazon, Verizon, Ring, AOL, and HuffPost Comedy. Her commercial directing has earned her 4 Telly Awards.She’s the founder of Pillowfight!! Productions, a boutique company focused on visually striking, socially conscious comedy. Her latest short film, Mildred 4 a Million — starring the legendary Ma...
2025-10-0157 minThe BraveMaker Podcast294: Strategically Building Your Brand & Acting CareerActors and creative entrepreneurs — want to build a sustainable career on your own terms? Don’t miss this.Join us for a deep-dive convo with Tristina Lee Bryant, a Los Angeles-based actor and brand strategist whose work spans studio films, network TV, and viral indie hits.You’ve seen her in Unstoppable (Amazon Prime), Rap Sh!t (HBO Max), Burning Little Lies (Lifetime), and the viral short Default Mode — which racked up over 22K organic YouTube views.But off-camera, Tristina is a powerhouse brand builder, combining storytelling and strategy to help creatives grow. From directing UGC to leading branded campaign...
2025-10-0141 minThe BraveMaker Podcast293: Real Talk About Feature Filmmaking - The Brutally Honest TruthFrom raising funds to facing rejection, from burnout to breakthroughs — this convo doesn’t hold back. If you’re dreaming of making your feature, don’t miss this raw, honest look at what it REALLY takes.Watch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker YouTube.Follow BraveMaker on social media:InstagramTikTok#BraveMaker #BraveMakerPodcast #Filmmaking #FilmProducer #FeatureFilm
2025-10-0157 minThe BraveMaker Podcast292: What It Really Takes to Write for Hollywood with Hilliard GuessWe’re going deep into the real, raw truth of screenwriting with Hilliard Guess — writer, producer, podcaster, and director. From breaking into the industry to surviving the writer’s room, Hilliard is here to spill it all.With credits on Deadly Class (SYFY), the award-winning digital series TICKER, Amazon’s CROSS: AFTER HOURS, and the upcoming coming-of-age film MERMAID!, Hilliard knows what it really takes to make it in Hollywood.He’s also the longtime host of Screenwriters’ Rant Room, a WGA advocate, and a voice for underrepresented writers across genres. Expect real talk, wild stories, and serious insight.Watch t...
2025-07-2459 minThe BraveMaker Podcast291: Acting Without Limits — The Many Stages of Kathryn Smith-McGlynnBraveMaker Podcast with special guest Kathryn Smith-McGlynn!Kathryn Smith-McGlynn is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer whose powerhouse performances span theatre, film, and television. She’s graced the stage in acclaimed productions like HENRY V (The Old Globe), FAIRVIEW and SWEAT (Capital Stage), and DISGRACED (San Jose Stage), and shined onscreen in The Surrogate, Mazerunner: The Scorch Trials, The Best Man, and series like Better Call Saul, Grey’s Anatomy, and The Cleaning Lady.She’s also the force behind The Green Room podcast, a platform amplifying Black artists, and the writer/director of COME AWAY WITH ME, a play...
2025-07-2448 minThe BraveMaker Podcast289: Casting, production and best practices for actors with casting director Jane Flowers🎙️BraveMaker Podcast -- Casting & Character with special guest Jane Flowers!Jane is a casting director based in Los Angeles who began her career as an actor, earning her MFA from UCLA before transitioning to casting in 2011. She’s been on a mission ever since: helping actors book roles and shine on screen.Her recent credits include Way of the Warrior Kid (Apple), Die Hart Seasons 2 & 3 (Roku), DreamQuil, Big Mike’s Cabin, and Cursed Friends (Comedy Central). She also cast Calamity Jane for the Warner Bros series REFRAMED: NEXT GEN NARRATIVES, now streaming on HBO MAX.In 2024, she was nominated for two A...
2025-07-2349 minThe BraveMaker Podcast287: How Traci Hays Directs Female-Centric Feature FilmsBraveMaker Podcast -- How To Direct Female-Centric Feature Films with special guest Traci Hays.Traci Hays is best known for bringing female-centric stories to the forefront, and her fourth feature, ON THE RUN, is no exception—landing on Tubi’s Most Liked List as her third installment for FOX. Her international dark comedy MY BLOODY GALENTINE is also streaming on Tubi, and her psychological thriller BLOOD, SWEAT, AND CHEER, starring Tammin Sursok (Pretty Little Liars), was named one of Tubi’s Top 10 Originals by Vulture and Screen Rant.Before stepping behind the camera, Traci built a decade-long career in produc...
2025-07-2249 minThe BraveMaker Podcast288: Micro-budget Filmmaking with Noam KrollBraveMaker Podcast -- Micro-Budget Filmmaking with special guest Noam Kroll!Noam Kroll is a Los Angeles-based narrative filmmaker and creative entrepreneur best known for his incredibly DIY approach to the craft. His micro-budget features Shadows on the Road, Psychosynthesis, and Disappearing Boy have earned acclaim at international festivals, and he’s not stopping there.As the founder of Creative Rebellion, Noam has led projects for major brands like Google, NBC/Universal, and Warner Bros Technology. He also educates and inspires fellow filmmakers through his blog, podcast Show, Don’t Tell, and newsletter Micro-Budget Weekly.Currently in post-production on his four...
2025-07-2246 minThe BraveMaker Podcast285: Making short films, VIRGIN and STEADYJoin our engaging BraveMaker Podcast conversation -- Making Short Films: VIRGIN and STEADY.Welcome our guests:Ramone Menon, a filmmaker from Bangalore, India, currently based in Los Angeles, California. Ramone has crafted a niche in genre cinema, particularly horror intertwined with social commentary. His film "Virgin" adds to his portfolio of thought-provoking films that challenge traditional narratives. His works have been showcased at major film festivals worldwide, including the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival and others such as LA Shorts and Brooklyn Horror.Joey Rogoff, Founder and Executive Producer at JoRo Productions. Starting with a strong foundation in social media...
2025-07-2243 minThe BraveMaker Podcast286: Making MAN GOES ON RANT with Peter Pardini🎬Join Tony Gapastione for a conversation with filmmaker Peter Curtis Pardini!Based in Austin, TX, Peter has made several documentaries about the legendary rock band Chicago, including Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago, released by CNN Films in 2017. His passion for documentary storytelling has fueled his journey into narrative filmmaking, where he explores human idiosyncrasies and irony.His latest film, Man Goes on Rant, will be released on April 8th on VOD, Blu-ray/DVD, and TVOD—don’t miss the chance to hear about his creative process, filmmaking journey, and what’s next!Watch the weekly LIVE stream on...
2025-07-2235 minThe BraveMaker Podcast283: Making the Feature RICKY: A Conversation with Ramfis Myrthil🎬 Join us for an inspiring conversation with filmmaker and producer Ramfis Myrthil!Ramfis is a powerhouse in independent film, dedicated to championing stories by BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ creators. His journey started with a short film premiering at Cannes, leading to award-winning features like Cicada (2021) and the Tribeca hit Bad Like Brooklyn Dance Hall (2023), produced alongside Shaggy.His most recent short film, RICKY (2022), premiered at Sundance and is now in development as a feature. As an advisor for Sundance Film Institute’s Collab program, an adjunct professor, and a mentor for rising filmmakers, Ramfis is passionate about educating and uplif...
2025-03-0645 minThe BraveMaker Podcast284: The State of Production and Entertainment Industries with Patrick CaligiuriJoin our conversation with Patrick Caligiuri, an award-winning producer, writer, and content creator behind some of TV’s most thrilling reality shows, including The Amazing Race, Big Brother, Naked & Afraid, and American Idol!Most recently, Patrick served as Co-Executive Producer for Fight to Survive (Roku) and The Quest (Disney+). With over 20 years in the industry, he’s mastered the art of authentic storytelling and creative innovation in unscripted television.Beyond television, Patrick shares behind-the-scenes insights as “Producer Patrick” on social media, offering a peek into the evolving world of unscripted content.Watch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker ...
2025-03-0644 minThe BraveMaker Podcast281: Producing team of Sundance film: THIRD ACTWatch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker YouTube.Follow BraveMaker on social media:InstagramTikTokFacebook#BraveMaker #Sundance2025 #FilmFestival #THIRD ACT
2025-03-0526 minThe BraveMaker Podcast280: Making the Sundance 2025 Selected Drama: OmahaJoin Tony Gapastione and Priscilla Lam as they chat with Rachel Alig, star of the Sundance 2025-selected drama Omaha.Dive into the making of this emotional film that follows siblings Ella and Charlie on a cross-country journey with their father after a family tragedy — only to discover that not everything is as it seems.Welcome our special guest, Rachel Alig, an award-winning actress known for her performances across film and television. With over a decade of experience, Rachel has portrayed a wide range of characters, captivating audiences with her depth and versatility. Her notable projects include leading roles in fi...
2025-02-2157 minThe BraveMaker Podcast279: Making the Sundance Selected, episodic project: CHASERSJoin our conversation with the special guest, Erin Brown Thomas. Tony Gapastione and Priscilla Lam host this episode about Making the Sundance Selected episodic project: CHASERS.Welcome our guest, Erin Brown Thomas, creator, director, and storyteller extraordinaire. Erin shares how her unique perspective and single-shot filmmaking style brought this bold, visually striking pilot to life.With its mix of drama, comedy, and surreal twists, CHASERS explores the lives of ambitious creatives navigating the fine line between ambition and exploitation. Watch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker YouTube.Follow BraveMaker on social media:In...
2025-02-2141 minThe BraveMaker Podcast277: Setting and Achieving Creative Goals in 2025This episode will explore how creatives can set professional goals and stay on track to achieve them.Join to get ideas, tips, and inspiration for a successful and fulfilling year.Watch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker YouTube.Follow BraveMaker on social media:InstagramTikTokFacebook#BraveMaker#BraveMakerPodcast#Podcast
2025-02-1940 minThe BraveMaker Podcast276: Making Napa Valley StreamFest with founders Juliana Folk and Fearon DeWeeseBraveMaker Podcast with special guests Juliana Folk and Fearon DeWeese! Join our FIRST conversation in 2025 hosted by Tony Gapastione! Meet our special guests, Juliana Folk and Fearon DeWeese, the powerhouse team behind Ashella Productions!Juliana is an actress, producer, and writer with a knack for creating opportunities for diverse voices. Between acting, developing her script Namasté B*tches, and launching Napa Valley StreamFest, she’s always got something exciting in the works.Fearon spent years directing and producing, including leading roles at Napa Valley, Mill Valley, and Sundance film festivals. Her award-winning pilot UnCredited showcases her talent for storytelling, and...
2025-02-1950 minThe BraveMaker Podcast274: Making Movies Is Hard with Award-Winning Filmmaker Alrik BursellJoin us for a conversation hosted by Tony Gapastione and Priscilla Lam as they welcome filmmaker, producer, and podcast host Alrik Bursell!
Alrik is an award-winning filmmaker behind feature films RED SNOW and THE ALTERNATE, boasting fresh ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. With over a decade of experience in commercial film, working with brands like Comcast, HBO, and the NFL, Alrik brings a wealth of knowledge about the art and business of filmmaking.
As the co-host of the podcast Making Movies is HARD!!!, Alrik has explored the triumphs and challenges of independent filmmaking through over 500 episodes and 500k downloads.
Whether...
2025-02-0350 minThe BraveMaker Podcast275: Making Web Series, BIG GIRL BLUES with Christopher CobbsWe’re pumped to have Christopher Cobbs as our guest!
Christopher’s story is one for the books. From singing church hymns as a kid to studying vocal music at the Oakland School for the Arts, he’s been chasing his creative spark from the start. After earning his degree in Broadcasting at San Francisco State, he launched ItsCobbsProductions and brought some amazing projects to life—like the stage show The Gift and the web series Big Girl Blues, which landed on Keke Palmer’s KeyTV this year.
Oh, and did we mention he’s also worked with Disney Streaming an...
2025-02-0346 minThe BraveMaker Podcast273: Raising Funds For Your First Short FilmBraveMaker Podcast with special guest Shia Smith!
Welcome our special guest, Shia Shabazz Smith, a filmmaker, screenwriter, poet, and educator whose work celebrates and authentically represents diverse communities.
Shia is a powerhouse storyteller with accolades from the Moondance and Tribeca All-Access competitions and is a three-time Sundance Screenwriters’ Lab Stage Two finalist. Her short films, like the poignant Dawn and the humor-filled Curdled, showcase her ability to weave powerful narratives.
A Cave Canem Fellow, award-winning poet, and educator, Shia’s passion for storytelling extends to empowering young minds.
Tune in to hear Shia’s journey, creative insights, and passion for im...
2025-02-0344 minThe BraveMaker Podcast270: Meet the Editors of Sundance Audience Award Winner ‘Your Monster’Would you like a closer look at how some of your favorite TV shows and films are made? Join us for a conversation with two editors Jon Higgins and Daysha Broadway!
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With over 20 years in the industry, Jon has worked on shows like Emily in Paris, Broad City, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. His films include Your Monster, a Sundance Audience Award Winner, and Griffin In Summer, which won Best U.S. Narrative Feature at Tribeca. He is currently working on the television show Dying For Sex, starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate, premiering in...
2024-12-1949 minThe BraveMaker Podcast271: Succubus & Beyond: Brendan Bradley on Acting, VR Theater, and StorytellingWith 100+ film and TV credits, 50M+ online views, and a career spanning Hollywood and beyond, Brendan Bradley is a master of reinvention and creativity. He’s not just an actor—he’s a trailblazer in virtual reality theater, starring in award-winning VR productions like Jettison, Welcome to Respite, Gumball Dreams, and Non-Player Character.
Brendan’s innovation doesn’t stop there. He’s the co-founder of The 5th Wall Forum and OnBoardXR, supporting over 50 artists worldwide, and he established The Innovation Lab at NYU Tisch. His journey is nothing short of inspiring, and we can’t wait to unpack his fascinating ca...
2024-12-1941 minThe BraveMaker Podcast272: 10 Gift Ideas For The Creative People In Your LifeWhat do creative people dream about? BraveMaker's founder, Tony Gapastione, and actress Belgica Rodriguez share gift ideas for creative people in your life. Join our weekly LIVE Stream and be prepared for the upcoming holiday season!
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2024-12-1945 minThe BraveMaker Podcast269: Writing & Filmmaking outside of LA WITH ANDY COMPTONIs it possible to succeed in filmmaking outside of Los Angeles? Let's talk about it with our special guest, Andy Compton!
Join us for a conversation with Andy Compton, an Asian American writer and director from St. Louis, Missouri.
Once a hard-partying high school dropout, Andy found sobriety in his late 20s, graduated Cum Laude from Webster University, and sharpened his storytelling skills at The Improv Shop.
Andy’s characters often mirror his journey, exploring themes like class struggle and addiction with a unique blend of humor and drama. His comedy feature BELLYACHE is currently optioned, and his 2023 short fi...
2024-12-1857 minThe BraveMaker Podcast262: Directing features and working with Netflix with Shaun Paul PiccininoBe sure that you’re ready for this action-packed episode! BraveMaker founder Tony Gapastione and director Shaun Piccinino will discuss directing feature films and working with big names like Netflix, HBO, Spike, and others. Shaun Paul Piccinino, an acclaimed film and television director, has an impressive portfolio, including six Netflix features and over 250 million hours viewed.With his career rocketing skyward, Piccinino has directed 11 feature films and 3 television series, showcasing his versatility across various genres and platforms, including HBO, Netflix, Warner Brothers, and Lionsgate. Shaun is also renowned for his skill in action sequences, stunts, and visua...
2024-11-2746 minThe BraveMaker Podcast257: What is a DCP (Digital Cinema Package) and why do filmmakers need one?Watch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker YouTube.
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Our special guest, the co-founder of SIMPLE DCP Garrett Sergeant, talks about what a DCP is and why you need one as a filmmaker, especially in our BraveMaker Film Fest.
Do your research. Get good quality sound. Export a PRO RES version of your film and upload it to the Simple DCP portal. They will do a quality check. Once approved, they will send your film to our DIGITAL PROJECTION APPROVED theater on a hard drive!
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2024-10-0925 minThe BraveMaker Podcast251: TV Director Ken Whittingham | No Film School CrossoverBraveMaker + No Film School CROSSOVER: Navigating All Facets of Comedy With 'The Office' & 'Abbott Elementary' Director Ken Whittingham hosted by GG Hawkins and Priscilla Lam
Ken Whittingham has directed shows we all know and love such as, The Office, 30 Rock, and Parks and Recreation. More recently, he has worked on the TV comedy, Abbot Elementary, which uses a mockumentary production style, similar to The Office. While Ken is an award-winning director with over 25 years of experience, he believes in the power of teamwork and respecting everyone on set regardless of their title. In today’s episode, No Fi...
2024-08-311h 04The BraveMaker Podcast219: Why start a nonprofit organization? with Tony GapastioneFounder/executive director (actor/filmmaker) Tony Gapastione talks all things BraveMaker--the good, the bad and the challenging about starting a nonprofit.
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2023-12-291h 02The BraveMaker Podcast214: FROM LA to NYC to SF: Nick Musleh is an actor coaching actorsNick Musleh (@nickymus) is the co-writer/creator of THE ROSY
CROSS series being developed in the UK. He is also producing a feature film LOVE LABOUR’S LOST, based on his short film that screened at our film fest in 2022 and he recently joined our team to
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2023-12-1042 minThe BraveMaker Podcast211: Tony Gapastione has 4 thoughts on COLLABORATION best practicesScreenwriter, Director, Actor and Founder of BraveMaker, Tony Gapastione (@tonygapastione) chats about his latest blog, “Best Practices for
Creative Collaborations!”
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2023-11-0742 minThe BraveMaker Podcast201: 5TH Annual Film Fest RecapBraveMaker Film Fest Recap with Tony Gapastione, Lodric Collins, Amrit Hansra, Emily Alpren and Priscilla Lam.
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2023-08-2056 minThe BraveMaker Podcast195: Punk Kids Director MIKE HEFF and actor WYNTON ODDWriter, director, and musician Mike Heff
(https://www.instagram.com/mike_heff_/)
and Punk Kids actor Wynton Odd
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After attending the Sundance Festival in 2019 Mike Heff was inspired to write and direct his first short film, PUNK KIDS, based on his experiences as a musician. With the assistance of producer Jamal Trulove it has been
turned into a feature film! We SCREENED it TWICE at our 5th annual BraveMaker Film Fest.
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2023-07-2548 minThe BraveMaker Podcast192: Actor and disabled advocate KURT YAEGERActor, writer, director, and athlete Kurt Yaeger
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Kurt has worked on shows like NCIS HAWAII, Netflix’s ANOTHER LIFE, and FX’s SONS OF
ANARCHY. He is an advocate for the disabled community, and is himself a
below-the-knee amputee!
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2023-07-1336 minThe BraveMaker Podcast191: Actress Elisa Donovan is on her way to directing her feature filmIf you’re a fan of the movie and TV Show CLUELESS, or watched BEVERLY HILLS 90210, or SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, then you would’ve seen our guest in all of them! Actress Elisa Donovan (@reddonovan). Take a listen as she discusses her breakout role as AMBER on Clueless, writing her book and developing her feature film.
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2023-06-1351 minThe BraveMaker Podcast190: Stunt Performer OZ KAYNAN lights on fire at Universal Studios Waterworld ShowOz Kaynan is a stunt performer, circus performer and personal trainer. He’s dazzled audiences at the Waterworld stunt show at Universal Studios, the Tri-Wizard Spirit Rally Show in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, and * maybe a super hero at the MARVEL Show at Disneyland.
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2023-05-2949 minThe BraveMaker Podcast188: Josie Rodriguez PAINTS faces (and heads) as a make-up ARTISTWe chatted with Bay Area makeup artist and filmmaker Josie Rodriguez!
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Josie has worked on many films; BLUMHOUSE THE MANOR, CAPSIZED: BLOOD IN THE WATER, BLACK BEAR, and 13 REASONS WHY, and the upcoming release PAINT, starring Owen Wilson!!
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2023-04-2344 minThe BraveMaker Podcast187: Screenwriting on The Punisher with Zimran JacobSF Bay Area Zimran Jacob (@zimranjacob)!!!
Zimran served as the showrunner’s assistant in the writing room for Netflix’s THE PUNISHER (@thepunisher), where two of his stories became produced episodes!!
He's active on Twitter. Give him a follow: https://mobile.twitter.com/zimranjacob
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2023-04-1448 minThe BraveMaker Podcast186: Comic Sans. It's not just a font. It's a short film by Don Sill and Tony WalkerDon Sill and Tony Walker!!
They recently produced a short film called COMIC SANS, which won Best Screenplay at the Tokyo International Short Film Festival in 2022!!!
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2023-04-0738 minThe BraveMaker Podcast185: Producer Kyra Knox has a documentary about Gun ViolenceAward-winning impact, producer and director Kyra Knox is on the show. She pays it forward. She mentors. She is serious about her filmmaking.
Her feature documentary BAD THINGS HAPPEN IN
PHILADELPHIA, about the impact of gun violence in her city and the
nonprofits working hard to create change has been featured on 6ABC,
Deadline, Vibe Magazine, and the Philadelphia Tribune!!
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2023-03-3145 minThe BraveMaker Podcast184: Legendary Casting Director John Frank Levey@john_frank_levey_
has cast iconic shows like, THE WEST WING, ER, SHAMELESS, CHINA BEACH,
and many others! He now owns his own casting company and recently
published his first book, “Right for the Role.”
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2023-03-2447 minThe BraveMaker Podcast183: Allison Ewing, Cameron James Matthews and Tony Gapastione discuss LAST CHANCE CHARLENEA discussion with director Tony Gapastione and actors Allison Ewing (Charlene) and Cameron James Matthews (Dino) with guest co-host Giovannie Espiritu from Los Angeles.
https://bravemaker.com/last-chance-charlene/
https://www.instagram.com/ewingallison/
https://www.instagram.com/cameronjmatthews/
https://www.instagram.com/tonygapastione/
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2023-03-1150 minThe BraveMaker Podcast182: Keena Ferguson: Actor + Filmmaker + Dancer + moreMulti-Artist Keena Ferguson (@keenastar) is a director, actress, VO artist, writer, producer, and choreographer. She won a NAACP award for her one woman show, KEENA UNBRANDED, as well as earning an HBO nomination for her film, LONDON PASSING. Her latest film, STOPPED, has gained a lot of attention and went viral on social media. We so look forward to conversing with her and learning about her company, “Now, Go Get it Done.”
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2023-03-0952 minThe BraveMaker Podcast181: Rex Wheeler AKA Lady Camden from S14 of Rupaul's Drag Racehttps://www.instagram.com/ladycamden/
Actor, dancer, drag performer.
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2023-02-221h 03The BraveMaker Podcast180: Screenwriter + Director: Eric HaywoodA native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Eric began his career directing and producing music videos featuring such artists as Usher, Cee-Lo Green, Outkast, New Edition, Ice-T, and Tupac Shakur. His video for E-40’s song “Sprinkle Me” was selected by MTV and XXL Magazine as the #10 Greatest West Coast Rap Video of All Time.
https://www.instagram.com/erichaywood/
Eric went on to write for such shows as ABC’s Private Practice and Showtime’s Soul Food: The Series. Along the way, he wrote and directed three short films (Nick of Time, Intersection, and Staring at the Sun), each of which scre...
2023-02-1558 minThe BraveMaker Podcast179: Writer and Producer Cindy BegelTo kick off our live shows for February 2023 we had Writer and Producer Cindy Begel!!
Cindy has written for over 30 classic sitcoms including; HAPPY DAYS, THE JEFFERSONS, HEAD OF THE CLASS, MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, NEW LEAVE IT TO BEAVER, and many others!
We hope you can join us on our Facebook page or by subscribing to our YouTube Channel! LINK IN BIO!!
Hosted by: @tonygapastione and @krystinawrayjackson
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2023-02-0957 minThe BraveMaker Podcast178: Screenwriter Suhashaini KrishnanJanuary 18th, 2023 we we were joined by South Asian screenwriter, director and and producer Suhashini Krishnan (@sushi.kharrl)!! Suhashini’s writing has been recognized by the Academy Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship and Slamdance Film Festival, among others. Her works have been optioned and developed by various studios. She resides in California with her husband and two dogs. You can watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel!
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2023-01-3151 minThe BraveMaker Podcast177: Evy's Wish: The making of a short filmWe were thrilled to kick off 2023 with our first live show of the new year on Wednesday, January 4th at 4pm PST/7pm EST, featuring the team from EVY’S WISH short film (@evyswishfilm)! Joining us was producer and makeup artist Pati Currie (@paticurriemua), director Lydia Isnanto (@lydiaisnanto), and screenwriter Sanju Jacob (@sanjujacobuxi)
You can join us on our Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel!! LINK IN BIO!!
Hosted by: @tonygapastione and @krystinawrayjackson
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2023-01-1058 minThe BraveMaker Podcast176: 4 steps to start achieving your creative goals in 2023Ready to go after your goals? Here's 4 steps from our founder and executive director: Tony Gapastione
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2023-01-0119 minThe BraveMaker Podcast175: Making a Christmas Movie the INDIE way with cast/crew from "See You Next Christmas" on PEACOCKMeet the cast and crew of Peacock’s SEE YOU NEXT CHRISTMAS (@seeyounextchristmasmovie)!! We have the joy of talking with the actor/writer/director, Christine Weatherup (@christineweatherup), actor Elizabeth Guest (@lizzguest), actor AJ Meijer (@digitalactor), and actor Vin Vescio (@vinvescio)!! You can catch the film on Peacock and watch the interview on our YouTube Channel! LINK BELOW.
CORRECTION: This is episode 175, Tony said 176! Sorry!
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2022-12-2556 minThe BraveMaker Podcast174: Mike Blizzard, Richard Linklater's Producer, Animation Team and adult actor of Apollo 10 1/2Producer Mike Blizzrd, Animators and another Actor from Netflix’s APOLLO 10 1/2!!
@minnowmountain, Steph Swope (@stephswope), and Craig Staggs (@craigstaggs); Producer Assistant Lara Morgan; Producer Mike Blizzard (@emblizario); and Actor Bill Wise (@thebillwise)!! Tune in live to our Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video:
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Hosted by: @tonygapastione
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2022-12-2354 minThe BraveMaker Podcast173: Richard Linklater's YOUNG ACTOR cast of Apollo 10 1/2For episode 173 are joined by three cast members of Netflix’s original movie APOLLO 10 1/2; Danielle Guilbot (@danielle.guilbot), Milo Coy (@therealmilocoy), and Jessica Cohen (@jessa.cohen)!! The film also features, Glen Powell, Zachary Levi, and Jack Black! You can also watch by subscribing to our YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/m_i3FguXy5w
Danielle (Stephanie) started her career in NYC at the age of 9, landing a lead role (Cindy Lou Who) in Broadway’s Touring show Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical!.” Next, Danielle and her little sister Madeleine were both cast as Von Trapp child...
2022-12-2348 minThe BraveMaker Podcast173: CLEAN STATE a new documentary by People People MediaCLEAN SLATE filmmakers: Jared Callahan + Jonathan Pickett
Jared Callahan
https://www.instagram.com/jared_cal/
is an award-winning director / producer. He founded and runs People People Media, an Emmy-nominated production company based on a 95-acre farm in the San Francisco East Bay. His work has been released through The New York Times, PBS, GQ Magazine, The Atlantic, ALTER, NoBudge, Short of the Week & Vimeo Staff Picks. Jared served as one of the Atlanta Film Society’s Filmmakers in Residence, and produced The Driver is Red, which played over 100 festivals, won 43 awards, and qualified for the 2...
2022-12-2352 minThe BraveMaker Podcast172: Holiday Gift ideas (2022) for the filmmakers, actors and creative people in your lifeWatch the conversation (and subscribe) on our Youtube channel.
https://youtu.be/r9nj4pX3EIU
Want more IDEAS? Listen to episode 133 from 2021!
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Podcast edited by Barnell Amos of Speak Media Services
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Produced by Amy Cohen
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2022-12-0130 minThe BraveMaker Podcast169: Director and Writer: Catherine Vouvrayhttps://www.instagram.com/acvouvray/
Catherine grew up gay in God’s country. She feared for her life at home with mentally ill parents and out in the rural world of rednecks, where members of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities were killed for sport. She watched, trembling at six, as hooded members of the KKK burned a giant cross. She heard about the boy who was killed for giving a blow job. It’s no wonder that themes of repression of women and minorities are omnipresent in her work. A creative always on the fringes of mainstream society, h...
2022-11-1039 min
The BraveMaker Podcast133: Christmas Gifts (12 ideas) for filmmakers, actors and Hollywood hopefulsKrystina and Tony give a TOP 12 list of CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS for filmmakers, actors and other Hollywood hopefuls.
Use: https://smile.amazon.com and select BraveMaker as your nonprofit of choice. Every purchase Amazon will send us a percent of your shopping that goes back into supporting our work.
Note cards, sharpies, white board $40
Ink + Volt journal $48
Storyboard Notebook $8
Slate: Film Clapper Marker $21
Writerduet.com Screenwriter Plans from $13.99 monthly ($168 annually)
Books: Austin Kleon : Steal Like an Artist $10 each ($30 total)
Subscription to Hollywood Reporter/Variety $199 per year
Big Vu app. 6 months $99
Canva.com $12.99 monthly for pro
Camera Lens...
2021-12-1734 minThe BraveMaker Podcast125: Writer/Director Nicole Reigel of IFC Films: HollerNicole Riegel (Writer/Director)was named one of Variety's 10 Directors to Watch in 2020. She served in the military prior to filmmaking and graduated from UCLA’s MFA writing program. She was named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 Faces of Independent Film. She has been supported by Sundance through their Screenwriter’s Lab and the Skywalker Sound+Music Lab.
Follow her:
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2021-09-2854 minThe BraveMaker Podcast124: Rare Birds Cross-Over Podcast with Peter FentonCROSS-OVER PODCAST ALERT!
The creative process always takes some form of investment—usually a bunch of time, potentially some money, but always, a whole lot of effort in the beginning, middle, and end. To bring a project—any project—to life is a creative or otherwise entrepreneurial process, and for many of us who have brought one or more projects to life ("Rare Birds," if you will), bringing creative work into the world is second nature, and there are people out there who want to know how we did it. This is an opportunity to both promote your p...
2021-09-0854 min
The BraveMaker Podcast76: A check-in with IRVING RUAN: Comedy writer and BraveMaker podcast hostIrving Ruan is a Chinese American writer, actor, comedian, playwright, and software engineer.
His work has been published in The New Yorker, McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Funny Or Die, CollegeHumor, and elsewhere. He is a member of the San Francisco Writers Grotto.
He graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Computer Science and has studied improv, sketch writing, and satire at The Second City in Chicago.
Irving lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and is represented by Danielle Svetcov at Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agenc...
2020-09-2143 min
The BraveMaker Podcast74: Filmmaker Darious BrittEpisode 74 is hosted by Krystina Jackson + Tony Gapastione
http://d4darious.com/
Darious Britt is a Director, producer, screenwriter and actor.
He attended film school at the University of Arizona and graduated in May of 2012 with a bachelors in Media production.
He toured his short film “Seafood Tester” to four international film festivals including the oscar qualifying Aspen Shorts fest in 2012.
Darious created the youtube channel D4Darious, in August of 2013 and it has since grown to over 140,000 subscribers and over 5 million views in three years.
He have Toure...
2020-09-0339 minThe BraveMaker Podcast71: Charles Yu: Sci-Fi Novelist and TV Writer for Westworld***Follow BraveMaker's correspondent IRVING on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingruan/
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Charles Yu is the author of four books, including the novel How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, which was a New York Times Notable Book and named one of the best books of the year by Time magazine. He received the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 Award, and was nominated for two WGA awards for his work on the HBO series, Westworld. He has also written for upcoming shows on AMC and HBO. His fiction and non-fiction have appea...
2020-08-071h 05
The BraveMaker Podcast71: Charles Yu: Sci-Fi Novelist and TV Writer for Westworld***Follow BraveMaker's correspondent IRVING on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingruan/
INFO ON OUR FEATURED GUEST:
Charles Yu is the author of four books, including the novel How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, which was a New York Times Notable Book and named one of the best books of the year by Time magazine. He received the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 Award, and was nominated for two WGA awards for his work on the HBO series, Westworld. He has also written for upcoming shows on AMC and HBO. His fiction and non-fiction have appea...
2020-08-071h 06The BraveMaker Podcast59: Beyoncé Mass Founder: Rev. Yolanda NortonYou just need to listen.
https://www.beyoncemass.com/
Thank you to Reverend Yolanda for her creative force. He has curated and music and life's work of Beyoncé into life changing, culture impacting expression of humanity and empowerment for black women.
Rev. Yolanda M. Norton is the H. Eugene Farlough Chair of Black Church Studies at San Francisco Theological Seminary. Her womanist scholarship explores how Scripture treats foreign women and how this has led to the oppression of women of color who encounter the Bible today. She is also a PhD candidate in Heb...
2020-04-1753 min
The BraveMaker Podcast59: Beyoncé Mass Founder: Rev. Yolanda NortonYou just need to listen.
https://www.beyoncemass.com/
Thank you to Reverend Yolanda for her creative force. He has curated and music and life's work of Beyoncé into life changing, culture impacting expression of humanity and empowerment for black women.
Rev. Yolanda M. Norton is the H. Eugene Farlough Chair of Black Church Studies at San Francisco Theological Seminary. Her womanist scholarship explores how Scripture treats foreign women and how this has led to the oppression of women of color who encounter the Bible today. She is also a PhD candidate in Heb...
2020-04-1754 min
The BraveMaker Podcast55: Filmmaker Rajiv ShahHope you are all staying well during SHELTER IN PLACE and taking care of yourself.
Enjoy Ragiv's story and meet him online live: April 7th or 8th, 2020.
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2020-03-2846 minThe BraveMaker Podcast51: Response from Tony on COVID-19 and Burden FilmSo much going on right now in our world regarding Covid-19/Corona Virus. We're sad to postpone our March and April events in order to flatten out the virus growing.
This podcast also includes a short response about our February 2020 film screening Burden. It created a lot of conversations which is what we had hoped for, but we never want to increase the hostility and aggression for people of color and specifically the black community in this experience. Take a listen.
MUSIC by:
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2020-03-1520 min
The BraveMaker Podcast51: Response from Tony on COVID-19 and Burden FilmSo much going on right now in our world regarding Covid-19/Corona Virus. We're sad to postpone our March and April events in order to flatten out the virus growing.
This podcast also includes a short response about our February 2020 film screening Burden. It created a lot of conversations which is what we had hoped for, but we never want to increase the hostility and aggression for people of color and specifically the black community in this experience. Take a listen.
MUSIC by:
https://www.instagram.com/swanybeats/
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2020-03-1521 min
The BraveMaker Podcast45: The podcast about underwear with Abby SugarUnderwear for all shapes, sizes + preferences. That's Play Out Apparel. A non-gendered place to get the underwear you've always wanted. (Have you heard about Athleisure? You have now!).
What is the story here? Ask Abby Sugar: Entrepreneur, fashionista and LGBTQ+ advocate. From NYC but currently living in the Bay while attending Palo Alto's Founder's Institute. She'll also be at BraveMaker's 2/24/2020 event. She's open to get connected with you and talk!
https://fi.co/
https://www.playoutapparel.com/
IG + Twitter
https://twitter.com/playoutnyc
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2020-02-1433 minThe BraveMaker Podcast40: Writer Caitlin KunkelInterviewed by BraveMaker correspondent IRVING RUAN (listen to his BraveMaker interview ep 20)
https://twitter.com/irvingruan
https://www.instagram.com/irvingruan/
Caitlin Kunkel is a writer and satirist. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, The New Yorker, McSweeney's, among others, and she's a co-founder of the Satire and Humor Festival as well as The Belladonna Comedy. Along with the other Belladonna editors, in 2018 she published the gift book, "New Erotica for Feminists: Satirical Fantasies of Love, Lust, and Equal Pay." She created the online satire program...
2019-12-171h 02
The BraveMaker Podcast40: Writer Caitlin KunkelInterviewed by BraveMaker correspondent IRVING RUAN (listen to his BraveMaker interview ep 20)
https://twitter.com/irvingruan
https://www.instagram.com/irvingruan/
Caitlin Kunkel is a writer and satirist. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, The New Yorker, McSweeney's, among others, and she's a co-founder of the Satire and Humor Festival as well as The Belladonna Comedy. Along with the other Belladonna editors, in 2018 she published the gift book, "New Erotica for Feminists: Satirical Fantasies of Love, Lust, and Equal Pay." She created the online satire program...
2019-12-171h 03
The BraveMaker Podcast38: Director R.J. Daniel Hanna (of Miss Virginia)His film starring Uzo Aduba + Niles Fitch + Matthew Modine is coming to BraveMaker 12/5/19!
Get tix: bravemissvirginia.eventbrite.com
Follow him on IG
https://www.instagram.com/rjdanielhanna/
Twitter
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2019-11-2226 min
The BraveMaker Podcast32: Actress Izabella AlvarezActress Izabella Alvarez is a rising Latina star (according to the LA Times).
She's had roles in:
Shameless.
Westworld.
Splitting Up Together (and more)... AND had a leading role in one of BraveMaker's favorite feature films: COLLISIONS!
Now she's voicing the lead character RONNIE ANNE SANTIAGO in Nickelodeon's THE CASAGRANDES. (and she's only 15 years old!).
Congratulations to this brave talent!
Find her on all the socials:
https://www.instagram.com/izabellaalvarez/
https://twitter.com/izabellaalvarez
Her show:
htt...
2019-10-2347 min
The BraveMaker Podcast29: Tony's digitial comedy series: Church BizThey say write what you know. I (Tony) know the church world. I've had this unique perspective being both an ordained pastor and filmmaker. I love it and I often roll my eyes at it. I have to poke fun at myself and the institution that I have been a part of for most of my life. It formed me and messed me up. We have good hearts, but we are also ridiculously stubborn, privileged, irrelevant, offensive, racist, power hungry, awkward and down right wrong. (If we would only admit it we might be able to do more good...
2019-09-3033 min
The BraveMaker Podcast28: Artist + Cartoonist: Jeremy NguyenFrom BraveMaker correspondent Irving Ruan:
I had a super energizing interview with Jeremy. We talked about his experience at art school, how much he struggled to make ends meet as an artist when he first moved to New York (e.g. sitting on top of a milk crate and using a table left on the sidewalk for his studio), and his beginnings submitting cartoons to The New Yorker magazine.
In short, we went deep on the artistic journey and how he dealt with an avalanche of rejections.
His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyw...
2019-09-241h 09
The BraveMaker Podcast26: Filmmaker Daniel Karslake (Living in Berlin Germany)Daniel is a filmmaker exploring sexual identity , gender formation + religion in his newest film.
We will host https://www.fortheyknow.org/ in October 2019.
Find Dan on all the Social Medias:
https://www.instagram.com/fortheyknowmovie/
https://www.facebook.com/FTKNWTD
https://twitter.com/dogooderdan
FILM SCREENINGS:
Tuesday 10/15/19 in Novato Ca
Wednesday 10/16/19 Redwood City CA
Tickets here:
www.bravemaker.org
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2019-09-1729 min
The BraveMaker Podcast25: Actor Jesse GarciaActor Jesse Garcia is on the podcast.
Not only did he star in one of our BraveMaker film DARLINGS---the feature screening of Collisions. He's starred in and led other TV shows like Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (and you'll be seeing a lot of Jesse in 2020 on certain amount of unannounced streaming shows! Stay Tuned)---but he acted in a BROADWAY PRODUCTION of Pee-wee Herman's show! If you listen in on this episode--you'll hear podcast host Tony Gapastione try to do his best impression of PeeWee's iconic laugh, (which sounds a lot like Tony's...
2019-09-141h 12
The BraveMaker Podcast24: Our very own Evan Ajuria + his new platform: GrindstoneEvan is our resident photographer, web designer + BraveMaker! A very passionate, committed and driven guy...and he's a HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT--take a listen to his story and see what motivates him!
Looking to get odd jobs done around your house? Need some extra labor for moving or landscaping from a non-professional yet hardworking student? Want to connect with teens and help them find work? He's got a solution for you.
https://www.instagram.com/evanajuria/
https://www.grindstoneapp.com/
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2019-09-0919 min
The BraveMaker Podcast21: Tony's Feature Film: THE THORNS WE LIVE WITHRebekah + Tony talk about the process of getting his feature film THE THORNS WE LIVE WITH of the ground.
In this podcast we share a 22 minute dramatic (table read) reading with actors. Please note there is a sensitive scene that deals with suicide and adult language.
For more information on the film or to invest:
https://www.bravemaker.com/thorns
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2019-08-1032 min
The BraveMaker Podcast19: River Gallo: Actor + Filmmaker + LGBTQ+ AdvocateAnother interview with our BraveMaker podcast correspondent Jon Fusco who sat down with RIVER GALLO. River [pronouns he/his] is a GLAAD award-winning Salvadoran-American filmmaker, actor, writer, model and intersex advocate with interACT. His work explores the dynamics of personal and confessionary storytelling, and media's healing abilities through re-envisioning minority narratives. He is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts Experimental Theatre Wing and the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts MFA program.
"Ponyboi," his USC thesis which he wrote, co-directed, and acted in, is the first narrative film created by and starring an out...
2019-07-2937 min
The BraveMaker Podcast18: Filmmaker Nick BorensteinWelcome Jon Fusco who joins the BraveMaker team as podcast correspondent!
Nick Borenstein:
http://www.nickborenstein.com/
Nick is a writer, director + dancer.
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2019-07-2648 min
The BraveMaker Podcast15: Singer/Songwriter Becky AlexTeenager.
Singer.
Songwriter.
Actress.
BraveMaker
Music on SPOTIFY
Instagram
SUMMER LOVE Music Video
Behind the Scenes of SUMMER LOVE
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2019-06-1536 min
The BraveMaker Podcast14: FEST RECAP witih Rebekah + TonyWell, our first ever SUMMER FILM FEST is complete!
Now, let's recap!
A few references:
On the Corner of Ego + Desire film by Alex Ferrari
Dragon Theatre GENDER SHORT PLAYS
Melanie Victor's Actor's Lounge Podcast
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2019-06-0624 minThe BraveMaker Podcast11: Tricia Russo: Miracle Cancer Survivor, Filmmaker + Mom.Tricia not only survived cancer but made a movie about it. When her stage 4 breast cancer metastasized to her brain she was faced with even more obstacles to overcome. She wanted to survive and she also wanted to become a parent with her husband Matt. Once she started pursuing that dream through surrogacy she had to answer the question: what if she wasn't around to meet her child? So she started filming the journey and rest is history. Love Always, Mom is a love story to an unborn child.
We hosted Tricia and her film Monday May 13th...
2019-05-2927 min
The BraveMaker Podcast11: Tricia Russo: Miracle Cancer Survivor, Filmmaker + Mom.Tricia not only survived cancer but made a movie about it. When her stage 4 breast cancer metastasized to her brain she was faced with even more obstacles to overcome. She wanted to survive and she also wanted to become a parent with her husband Matt. Once she started pursuing that dream through surrogacy she had to answer the question: what if she wasn't around to meet her child? So she started filming the journey and rest is history. Love Always, Mom is a love story to an unborn child.
We hosted Tricia and her film Monday May 13th...
2019-05-2928 min
The BraveMaker Podcast10: THE GUY + Jon FuscoWelcome JON FUSCO to the BraveMaker family. Jon's debut short film THE GUY will premiere on the west coast with us on June 2nd at 630pm in the Redwood City, Ca, Century 20 theater. Tickets here.
Recorded January 2019 in the cold of Sundance, Park City Utah, Jon and Tony dish on all things filmmaking, festivals and podcasting.
Check out Jon's FILM articles
Indie Wire
See the kickstarter to THE GUY; his film here.
Follow him on IG https://www.instagram.com/jimscam/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jim_jon_jim...
2019-05-0442 min
The BraveMaker Podcast8: Bias conversations with filmmaker Robin Hauser + justice advocatesRace + gender biases. We all have them but what do we do about them?
https://www.biasfilm.com/
We were honored to host a San Francisco filmmaker and her film that challenges us to confront our hidden biases and understand what we risk when we follow our gut. Through exposing her own biases, award-winning documentary filmmaker Robin Hauser highlights the nature of implicit bias, the grip it holds on our social and professional lives, and what it will take to induce change.
After the film we had a dialogue with leaders who are also...
2019-04-2937 min
The BraveMaker Podcast7: Andre Henry the anti-racist instigatorAnti-racist educator, writer, and activist ANDRE HENRY joins the BraveMaker PODCAST.
Find him on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theandrehenry/
Dig in, listen and get activated.
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2019-04-261h 00
The BraveMaker Podcast6: The power of connection & collaboration with DIPTEE THAPAThe second interview of our Spain sessions with multimedia artist and designer Diptee Thapa. Join us as we talk about the power of connection and collaboration, her life as a spiritual teacher, using obstacles to increase creativity and so much more.
Diptee
https://www.instagram.com/diptee2018/
http://diptee-thapa.com/
Esa's Photography
isopahkalaphotography.com
ENJOY MUSIC BY SMXF (in our outro!)
https://soundcloud.com/smxf
Have original music to share? Email your selections to podcast@bravemaker.com and we'll find a wa...
2019-04-081h 01
The BraveMaker Podcast5: Brave LGBTQ+ stories in film, music & photographyOur first ever PODCAST recorded LIVE WITH AN AUDIENCE... at BOX in Redwood City, Ca.
NOTES & links from our panelists in this conversation :
Nicolas Jara
https://www.nicolasjara.com/guardian-2018
Matt Nightingale
https://www.instagram.com/mattnightingale/
Matt's TEDx Talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHJs04-YIYc
Erin Ashford: Photographer
https://www.instagram.com/erinash/
San Mateo Pride Center
https://sanmateopride.org/
Join us for our next event MARCH 25, 2019. BIAS DOCUMENTARY at Century 20, RWC.
2019-03-011h 08
The BraveMaker Podcast4: In Spain with fashion designer Sheena KaregiRebekah went to Spain for three weeks and this is the first of her interviews. Enjoy a conversation with Sheena Karegi and the ups, downs and changes of a designer's life. Go behind the scenes and hear how she BRAVELY rediscovered her creativity.
https://www.instagram.com/_karegi/
https://www.instagram.com/kali_by_karegi/
ENJOY MUSIC BY CLOUD5 (in our outro!)
https://www.instagram.com/andrew_lam/
https://www.instagram.com/sur.nate/
Have original music to share? Email your selections to podcast@br...
2019-02-081h 00The BraveMaker Podcast3: I'll Push You : Filmmaker Terry Parish500 Miles. 2 best friends. 1 wheelchair.
That is I'LL PUSH YOU an incredible documentary by filmmakers Terry Parish and Chris Karcher. This interview co-director Terry Parish came to the BraveMaker office before our monthly screening to share about his journey.
For more on Terry's creative agency see:
http://www.emota.com/#/
For more on the film or to order: Use code: BraveMaker for a discount.
https://www.illpushyou.com/
Oh ...
What are the odds that when we screen a film set in...
2019-01-201h 01
The BraveMaker Podcast3: I'll Push You : Filmmaker Terry Parish500 Miles. 2 best friends. 1 wheelchair.
That is I'LL PUSH YOU an incredible documentary by filmmakers Terry Parish and Chris Karcher. This interview co-director Terry Parish came to the BraveMaker office before our monthly screening to share about his journey.
For more on Terry's creative agency see:
http://www.emota.com/#/
For more on the film or to order: Use code: BraveMaker for a discount.
https://www.illpushyou.com/
Oh ...
What are the odds that when we screen a film set in...
2019-01-201h 02The BraveMaker Podcast2: Get to know BraveMakers: Tony & RebekahStorytellers.
Filmmakers.
Drive-thru tellers.
Tony & Rebekah interview each other and share their creative journeys.
Rebekah on IG
https://www.instagram.com/ramosa_kah/
Tony on IG
https://www.instagram.com/tonygapastione/
Questions, comments, or composed music? email: podcast@bravemaker.com
Post/respond on social with:
#bravemakerpodcast
JANUARY 19TH FILM SCREENING IN REDWOOD CITY 2019
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bravemaker-january-feature-film-screening-ill-push-you-tickets-53775618322
BraveMaker video
https://www.youtube.com/watc...
2019-01-0736 min
The BraveMaker Podcast2: Get to know BraveMakers: Tony & RebekahStorytellers.
Filmmakers.
Drive-thru tellers.
Tony & Rebekah interview each other and share their creative journeys.
Rebekah on IG
https://www.instagram.com/ramosa_kah/
Tony on IG
https://www.instagram.com/tonygapastione/
Questions, comments, or composed music? email: podcast@bravemaker.com
Post/respond on social with:
#bravemakerpodcast
JANUARY 19TH FILM SCREENING IN REDWOOD CITY 2019
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bravemaker-january-feature-film-screening-ill-push-you-tickets-53775618322
BraveMaker video
https://www.youtube.com/watc...
2019-01-0737 minThe BraveMaker Podcast1: Richard Levien and his film: COLLISIONSThe very first episode of the BraveMaker podcast hosted by Tony Gapastione & Rebekah Amosah. Scripts, stories & conversations with creators.
Filmmaker Richard Levien won the audience award at the Mill Valley Film Festival October 2018 with his touching coming of age immigration story: Collisions. His film stars Jesse Garcia (currently filming Netflix's Narcos: Mexico and the El Rey Network's From Dusk Til Dawn) and Ana de la Reguera (also of TV shows like Narcos, Amazon's Goliath and Power).
He had all star cast of two amazing children as well.
Listen in to hear the journey of bravely making this movie and telling...
2018-12-151h 16
The BraveMaker Podcast1: Richard Levien and his film: COLLISIONSThe very first episode of the BraveMaker podcast hosted by Tony Gapastione & Rebekah Amosah. Scripts, stories & conversations with creators.
Filmmaker Richard Levien won the audience award at the Mill Valley Film Festival October 2018 with his touching coming of age immigration story: Collisions. His film stars Jesse Garcia (currently filming Netflix's Narcos: Mexico and the El Rey Network's From Dusk Til Dawn) and Ana de la Reguera (also of TV shows like Narcos, Amazon's Goliath and Power).
He had all star cast of two amazing children as well.
Listen in to hear the journey of bravely making this movie and telling...
2018-12-151h 17