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The 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 ACT2025-03-0526 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#Podcast2025-02-1940 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 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 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 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 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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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 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 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!
Follow BraveMaker on socia...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 Podcast241: They made MY DEAREST ELIZABETH, & horror, Christmas RomComs & Grey's AnatomyMeet actors/writers MaryLynn Suchan (@marylynn_suchan) and Poonam Basu (@iampoonambasu) of the short film MY DEAREST ELIZABETH (@mydearestelizabethshort) which was selected to screen at our Film Festival!!!
Poonam Basu (she/her) loves a good hyphen/backslash. She is a bi-coastal (LA/NY) actor/writer/director. Having just returned to LA from shooting a bloody Horror-Comedy in NY, Poonam is now writing a sweet Christmas Rom-Com because… well, balance. Last fall, Poonam was honored with the Best Director award at NJWebFest for My Dearest Elizabeth. She is thrilled to share MDE with new audiences at BraveMaker this summer alongside he...2024-07-1852 minThe BraveMaker Podcast232: Tiffani Marie is an academic turned filmmaker making musicArtelia Green's magnetic pull begins with its frontrunner, Tiffani Marie. As a recovering academic, Tiffani heals through music yet remains driven by her in-depth research on the harmful effects of toxic stress on Black communities and the redemptive power of ancestral love. As Tiffani Marie and the crew craft each song, they draw upon the ethos of language revitalization, cultural memory, and root work to offer listeners more than just a melody—to provide an apothecary, a network of healing modalities that nourishes the soul and promotes healing.
Birthed from a fusion of Frisco swagger, Arkansas's ancestral roots, and th...2024-05-0435 minThe BraveMaker Podcast231: Matthew S. Robinson writes/directs (and line produces) horrorFilmmaker/playwright Matthew S. Robinson is a graduate of Pepperdine University.
Matthew has directed, written and produced several award winning theatre productions and films both horror AND romantic comedies.
Most recently he directed the soon to be released horror feature film “A Killer High School Reunion” as well as the dark romantic comedy “Dog Daze.” He also wrote and directed the award winning short film “Bloody, Bloody Coda.”
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CEO, Mindful Media
Co-Lead Organizer, East Bay Film Collective
Sam Bempong is a trained creative, producer, and community organizer, with a degree from
NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. After years working in the field she found herself frustrated with the amount of dynamic and forceful content that failed to fully step into its own power. In an effort to fill this gap she founded Mindful Media - a company that helps artists and productions explore the intersection of storytelling and community organizing. Sam's belief in the power of stories to inspire social change drives her to...2024-04-0143 minThe BraveMaker Podcast227: Anthony Frazier knows how to book gigsAnthony Frazier is a visual effects artist, a cinematographer and photographer with over a decade of experience in storytelling, content creation, and organizing shoots for top-tier brands!!
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2024-03-2833 minThe BraveMaker Podcast221: Latavious Flournoy gets millions of views on YoutubeWe kicked off our 2024 season of Live Shows with Film Producer Latavious Flournoy (@greedyunderdogmafia)!! He is the CEO and Founder of AIRPLANE GANG FILMS (Los Angeles, CA) and GREEDY UNDERDOG MAFIA (Atlanta, GA), which are independent urban film production companies that shed light on rising actors and producers. Alongside him, Carlos Menzies and CASSIPHIAS Guerrero make up Airplane Gang Films and have created over 200 projects in the last 2 years.
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https://www.instagram.com/bravemakerorg...2024-01-1452 minThe BraveMaker Podcast220: Sundance Survival Tips with Tony GapastioneAttending the fest since 2013 I have learned a lot. Hope this helps and inspires you to attend. Wanna come some year? Email me: Tony@BraveMaker.com
Read my blog here on all the things I mentioned.
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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/id1667663620 Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/umc.cmc.3kvowbp5uz308cwz2024-01-1034 minThe 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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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/id1667663620 Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/umc.cmc.3kvowbp5uz308cwzkl9hi2023-12-291h 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
teach acting classed every Tuesday through our BraveMaker Academy!
More info here to take his classes in Redwood City: https://go.bravemaker.com/actingclass
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Creative Collaborations!”
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Social Medi2023-11-0742 minThe BraveMaker Podcast209: Kevin Ung made his film WORK LIFE for his USC thesis project Cambodian Director Kevin Ung (@kevinung.film)!!
His recent films have won festivals around the world, and his new
feature which he co-directed THE PHANTOM, will be released soon!
He is the son of Cambodian genocide refugees, and his filmmaking subjects are often influenced by his family’s experience in Cambodia and America!
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We discuss his short film: WORK LIFE.
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Nadine is a friend of BraveMaker, a 2022 film fest alum. She
first appeared on our show when her film CONTINUE, screened at our Film Festival, and now she’s back with her second film DESPERATION ROAD, starring Garrett Hedlund and Mel Gibson, releasing October 6, 2023 in theaters and on VOD! Go see it this weekend.
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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie...2023-10-0549 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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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/id1667663620 Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlen...2023-08-2056 minThe BraveMaker Podcast199: Director Theo Brown and actor/director Yen DinhDirector Theo Brown (@awesomertheo) and actor/filmmaker Yen Dinh (@yen.money.dinh)!! Theo
directed AN ELECTRIC SLEEP, a psychological sci-go thriller, and is in
pre-production for IVORY & GOLD. Yen co-wrote and co-directed the
short film LUV, ME, a queer comedy centering around two nerdy roommates.
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Abby Wathen (@abbywathen), and Emily Alpren (@nicebirdhouse) as they join us
from the short film TRYING with a special short conversation with Amber
Henry who joins us from her short film TRUST FALL who all had their short films in our 5th anniversary film fest.
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is d/Deaf and builds a visual, aural, and haptic vocabulary in her work
that reveals (or proposes) a politics of sound that exceeds the ear.
She is a United States Artist Disability Futures Fellow and a Guggenheim
Fellow. Her work has been exhibited at the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles;
Argos Center for Audiovisual Arts, Brussels; Centro Centro, Madrid;
Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow; Centre Pompidou, Paris, and
many other international museums and gall...2023-08-0144 minThe BraveMaker Podcast196: Filmmakers that expose GUN VIOLENCE: Kyra Knox & Tara WestwoodProducer/Director Tara Westwood (@tara_westwood) will join us talking about her film, TRIGGERED, along with (newly minted Sundance Fellow 2023) Producer/Director Kyra Knox (@kyraknox_) with her film, BAD THINGS HAPPEN IN PHILADELPHIA!! These films shine a light on gun violence and the real world consequences inaction can have on the lives of everyday Americans. Both of these films were screened in our 2023, 5th annual, film fest.
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2023-07-2941 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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You can also watch the panel di...2023-07-2548 minThe BraveMaker Podcast194: Feminist Filmmaker Brandi Nicolehttps://www.instagram.com/creativelyb/
Feminist filmmaker, performer, and activist Brandi Nicole is with us! (https://www.instagram.com/creativelyb/).
Brandi’s work centers on women fighting to return to themselves. She recently wrapped up her role as a staff writer and recurring character on season two of
Showtime’s YOUR HONOR! Her short film, MUTED, was acquired by HBO and has over 170k views on YouTube!! She is now STRIKING on behalf of fair wages withe the WGA WEST.
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Solomon portrays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on
HBO’s WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY!!!
Sweet Santa Barbara Brown
In the Reagan era of 1983, a group of famous pro basketball players stroll
through sunny Santa Barbara. Amidst the warm rays of the sun and the
indulgence of ice cream, tensions arise among teammates, fueled by their
divergent perspectives on progress for black people in America. Meanwhile flawed decisions made by local police officers set in motion events that will thrust the men in...2023-07-1948 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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Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/josie_l_rodriguez/)
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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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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They recently produced a short film called COMIC SANS, which won Best Screenplay at the Tokyo International Short Film Festival in 2022!!!
Tune in, share and write a review!
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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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Please like, comment, share, or subscribe if you love film fest...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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🔴 Don...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/
Tune in, share and write a review! Want to sign up for a class or workshop? https://bravemaker.com/ Please like, comment, share, or subscribe if you love film fests, movie-making, storytelling and creativity of all kinds. Want to connect more? 🔴 Subscribe and watc...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.”
Tune in, share and write a review! Want to sign up for a class or workshop? https://bravemaker.com/ Please like, comment, share, or subscribe if y...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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Please write a review and DM us a screenshot to be entered into a raffle for Starbu...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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Please like, comment, share, or subscribe if you love f...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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Please like, comment, share, or subscribe if you love film fests, movie-making, storytelling and creativity of all kind...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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Please like, comment...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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Please write a review and DM us a screenshot to be entered into a raffle for Starbucks a...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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@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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Become...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
h...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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To WATCH this conversation to go: https://youtu.be/CbEUVFAr8ZA
BraveMaker is a 501c3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Redwood City, California, dedicated to justice...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.
To sign up go to BraveMaker.Org and subscribe to our email list.
Follow him:
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Support this pod...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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Want to DONATE?...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/
Want to DONATE?...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
https://www.instagram.com...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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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:
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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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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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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support2019-08-1032 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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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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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support2019-06-1536 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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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support2019-06-0624 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.
Want to sign up for Andre's HOPE AND HARD PILLS?
http://www.andrerhenry.com/
Want to become a patron of his work and financially support him?
https://www.patreon.com/hopeandhardpills
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support2019-04-261h 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