Shows
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 73 - Gunnar Todd RohrbacherElise and Lesley sit down with comedian and coach Gunnar Todd Rohrbacher. They discuss the Actor's Comedy Studio that he owns and teaches, film and tv script analysis and being dangerous in comedy.2019-11-1900 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEP 72 - Colette FreedmanElise and Lesley sit down Writer/Filmmaker Colette Freedman. They discuss her feature film Miles Under Water, being a Structure Queen and "Don’t Ask Permission”!2019-11-0400 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEP 71 - Haroula RoseElise and Lesley sit down with Writer/Director Haroula Rose, her film Once Upon a River making the festival circuit, developing character from emotion and Twitter robbers!2019-10-2100 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 70 - Michele JosueElise and Lesley sit down with Documentary Filmmaker Michele Jouse. They discuss her documentary series HAPPY JAIL streaming now on NETFLIX, people are more than just a headline and boarding school is wild!2019-10-0800 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 69 - Sarah HaughtElise & Lesley sit down with writer/director Sarah Haught. They discuss working on the hit CBS series BULL, taking notes, & the Great British Baking Show.2019-09-2300 min
Nothing Shines Like Dirt2019 - Summer UpdateHappy Summer! We are back September 23rd with more guests!2019-08-2600 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 68 - Natalie BrittonElise and Lesley sit down with Actor/Producer Natalie Britton. They discuss her production company Queen's Gambit Films, helping women build their resumes and raising kids...the Production.2019-08-1200 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 67 - Amanda MarkowitzElise and Lesley sit down with Actor/Producer Amanda Markowitz. They discuss her production company Three Tales Productions, becoming a working mom, and carrying a film across a suspension bridge.2019-07-2900 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 66 - Allison PowellElise and Lesley sit down with Actor/Filmmaker Allison Powell. They discuss her feature Banging Lanie, low budget tips and drop the prop gun!2019-07-1500 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 65 Hollie OvertonElise and Lesley sit down with writer Hollie Overton. They discuss writing novels to TV, entering into writing contests and mothers always know best!2019-07-0100 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 64 - Caity WareElise & Lesley sit down with Producer/Actor Caity Ware. They discuss her feature film "We are Gathered Here", being a lighthouse vs. life boat, and Jen! (aka Jennifer Aniston)2019-06-1800 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 63 - Margaret Katch and Roni GevaWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 63. Elise and Lesley sit down with the creators of Ctrl Alt Delete. They discuss their web series streaming on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/channels/ctrlaltdeleteshow , the circle of collaboration and being funny!2019-06-0300 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtHoliday Update 2018Holiday Update 20182018-12-1700 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 62 - Lauren Chavez-MyersWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt, Episode 62. Elise and Lesley sit down with ACTOR/FILMMAKER Lauren Chavez-Myers. They discuss her feature film DEAD BILLY on Amazon Prime, New Mexico TV/Film scene, and community.2018-12-0300 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 61 - T Sahara MeerWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 61. Elise and Lesley sit down with Actor/Writer/Producer T Sahara Meer. They discuss going to Sundance with the feature film NANCY, women supporting women, and chopping up your baby... as in your script.2018-11-2200 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 60 - Hannah MacphersonWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 60. Elise and Lesley sit down with writer/director Hannah Macpherson. They discuss her featured Sickhouse made on Snapchat starring Andrea Russet, her series T@gged on Hulu, and the psychology of horror.2018-11-0700 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 59 - Tanner SawitzWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 59. Elise & Lesley sit down with Producer Tanner Sawitz. They discuss his production company Leviathan Filmworks, line producing, and shifting.2018-10-2200 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 58 - Alexa AlemanniWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 58. Elise and Lesley sit down with Actor/Writer Alexa Alemanni. They discuss writing as an actor, The Collaborative (an Actor's Co-op), and the written rules of the land: working with your spouse.2018-10-0800 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 57 - Denise Cruz-CastinoWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt. Episode 57. Elise and Lesley sit down with Denise Cruz-Castino and discuss her film 5 Weddings, which premiered at Cannes International Film Festival, the League of Women Writers, and Dangerous encounters in India.2018-09-2400 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEP 56 - Amy KerstenWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 56. Elise & Lesley sit down with Actor/Writer/Editor Amy Kersten. We discuss all the advice for making a web series, using your resources, and networking through the zombie apocalypse.2018-09-1000 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtSummer UpdateWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt. Summer UPDATE:) BACK September 10th!!!!2018-08-0600 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 55 - Lesley & Elise on Where to StartWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 55. Elise & Lesley sit down to discuss where to start, building your team, holding space for collaboration and facing your fears.2018-07-2300 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 54 - Robin Rose SingerWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 54. Elise & Lesley sit down with ActorFilmmaker Robin Rose Singer. They discuss all her many projects, PA's the unsung Hero, and take an editing class.2018-07-0900 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 53 - Galia BarkolWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 53. Elise and Lesley sit down with Actor/Filmmaker Galia Barkol. They discuss her feature film "Mia", European Filmmaking, and filmmaking as therapy.2018-06-2600 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 52 - Lesley and Elise on CreativityWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 52. Lesley & Elise sit down to discuss Creativity, finding your process and #Don'tInstagramInPublicRestrooms.2018-06-1100 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEP 51 - Kimberley BrowningWelcome Back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 51. Elise and Lesley sit down with filmmaker/festival director, Kimberly Browning. They discuss her festival Hollywood shorts, shorts are short, and film festivals are sexy.2018-05-2800 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 50 - Dito MontielWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Ep 50. NSLD is officially over the hill. Thank you guys for listening for the past 2 years. Let's celebrate! Elise & Lesley sit down and talk with the talented writer/director Dito Montiel. They discuss working with icons, the Sundance Writers lab, and ya never know where the path will lead!2018-05-1400 minNothing Shines Like DirtEp 49 - Jill Heller and Anna PaoneWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 49. Elise & Lesley sit down with Backstage Casting Editors Jill Heller and Anna Paone. They discuss how to write a casting notice, an institution with a start-up feel, and all the many resources of Backstage. www.backstage.com2018-04-3000 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 48 - Etta Devine and Gabe DianiWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 48. Elise and Lesley sit down with the hilarious Filmmaker/Actors Etta Devine & Gabe Diani. They discuss their script featured on the Blacklist, raising funds for your film, and get married or make a movie?2018-04-1600 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 47 - Emily and Elizabeth DellWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 47. Elise and Lesley sit down with the Dell Sisters, Emily (writer/director) & Elizabeth (producer). They discuss "scoopy" brain, communicating your vision and there is always a lesson to learn.2018-04-0200 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 46 - Liz Masucci and Gia CrovatinWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 46. Elise and Lesley sit down with Actor/Filmmakers Liz Masucci and Gio Crovatin. They discuss their production company, In the Meantime, Neil LaBute's advice "the best idea wins", and "Why Not?"2018-03-1900 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 45 - Women's Weekend Film Challenge with Katrina Medoff and Tracy SayreWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 45. Elise and Lesley sit down with Katrina Medoff and Tracy Sayre who founded the Women's Weekend Film Challenge. They discuss how they put together the challenge in under 2 months, with 150+ female filmmakers creating 9 films...in one weekend.2018-03-0500 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 44 - Catherine EatonWelcome Back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 44. Elise and Lesley sit down with Actor/Director Catherine Eaton. They discuss the beauty in silence, Ryan Murphy’s half foundation, and Cinderella stories do exist.2018-02-1900 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 43 - Katra Film SeriesWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 43. Elise and Lesley sit down with some of the finalists of the Katra Film Series taking place on February 6th in Brooklyn at the ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA.2018-02-0500 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 42 - Sarah CoganWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 42. Elise and Lesley sit down with triple threat designer (costumes, lights, sets) Sarah Cogan. They discuss creating the world, assistant costuming CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait, and being comfortable in the unknown.2018-01-2200 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 41 - Cat Rubenis-StevensWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 41. Elise and Lesley sit down with Actor/Director Cat Rubenis-Stevens. They discuss her short film "Erosion", the art of speaking and check your ego.2018-01-0800 min
Nothing Shines Like Dirt2017 Holiday UpdateHAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR ALL THE CREATING THAT 2018 WILL BRING.2017-12-1800 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 40 - Caroline Mariko StuckyWelcome Back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 40. Elise and Lesley sit down with cinematographer Carloine Mariko Stucky. They discuss playing with light, the camera an extension of self, and ... Love and Acceptence.2017-12-1800 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 39 - Ali WeinsteinEp 39 - Ali Weinstein by Elise Sievert & Lesley Shannon2017-12-1100 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 38 - Haley RawsonWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt episode 38. Elise and Lesley sit down with Actress/Producer Haley Rawson. They discuss making acting a priority, falling into producing and karma.
Upcoming Film & TV:
The Last O.G. – from Jordan Peele – opposite Tracy Morgan. Airs 2018 on TBS.
Humor Me – directed by Sam Hoffman. Opposite Jemaine Clement. Premiered at 2017 LAFF.
10 Things we should do before we Break Up – directed by Galt Niederhoffer. Opposite Christina Ricci and Hamish Linklater.2017-11-2700 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 37 - Joe Pantoliano and Dani PantolianoWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt episode 37. Elise and Lesley sit down with Emmy award winner Actor Joey Pantoliano and his filmmaking daughter Dani Pantoliano. They discuss celebrity verses craft, family vacations to movie sets, and leaving a little room for luck.
Joe Pantoliano was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. After appearing on several sitcoms and TV movies, he had a film role in Risky Business in 1983. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he was one of Hollywood's busiest character actors. In 2001, he joined the cast of HBO’s hit dramatic series The Sopranos as Ralph Cifaretto, for which he ea...2017-11-1200 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 36 - Kate GellerWelcome Back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 26. Elise & Lesley sit down with Casting Director Kate Geller of Chrystie Street Casting. They discuss how everything comes back to the script, casting projects that capture the realness of life, and also being a good person.
Kate Geller of Chrystie Street Casting is known for her work on John Wick (2014), Don't Think Twice (2016) and The Incredible Jessica James (2017).2017-10-3000 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 35 - Geoffrey GuerreroWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 35. Elise and Lesley sit down with Director/Producer/Writer Geoffrey Guerrero. They discuss the Katra Film Series that he founded, researching film festivals and his advice; “Make a feature before your 30.”
Born and Bred in NYC, Geoffrey Guerrero is an award-winning writer, director and producer. He was selected as a finalist for the 2006 National Film Your Issue Competition for his provocative short “Here to Stay,” where then Senator Obama served as an honorary jury member. In 2007 he guest directed a short film called “Rewind” and won Best Short Film “On The Edge” Award at the 200...2017-10-1600 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 34 - Bri CastelliniWelcome back to Nothing Sounds Like Dirt Episode 34. Elise & Lesley sit down with writer/filmmaker Bri Castellini. They discuss Stareable: a free community and catalogue for web series, her web series BRAINS, and how to deal with Trolls.
www.bricastellini.com
From Bri:
I'm the Community Director for Stareable.com, a hub for web series discovery and reviews. I'm the creator, writer, producer, and star, among other things, of the award-winning comedic zombie web series Brains; the writer, director, producer, and editor of the award-winning short film Ace and Anxious; the creator, writer, producer, and co-star, among other things, of...2017-10-0200 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 33 - Mel MackWelcome Back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt episode 33. Elise & Lesley sit down with Casting Director/Acting Coach Mel Mack. They discuss acting tips for auditions, her studio "Mel Mack Acting Studio" and her dance off with Madonna.
www.melmackactingstudio.com
Melonie “Mel” Mack has been involved in the entertainment industry professionally in both NY and L.A. for over 18 years. She began her teaching experience under Lesly Kahn of Lesly Kahn and Company for many years where she learned to develop her comedic chops as an acting coach and teacher.
Melonie has worked with actors on film/tv shows including: Blin...2017-09-1800 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 32 - Arthur VincieWelcome back to Nothing Shines like Dirt episode 32. Elise & Lesley sit done with Writer/Director/Line Producer Arthur Vincie. They discuss Arthur's book Preparing for Take Off; Preproduction for the Independent Filmmaker, his new web series "Three Trembling Cities", and what is a Line Producer?
From Arthur:
I'm a writer, director, and line producer. My latest project, "Three Trembling Cities," is a fiction webseries about the inner lives and daily struggles of two circles of NYC immigrants. It's available now online. My last feature, "Found In Time," went to 26 festivals, picked up a number of awards, and is available on...2017-09-0400 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 31 - Shari BermanWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 31. Elise & Lesley sit down with director/editor Shari Berman. They discuss working with Tony Award winning actress Alice Ripley, an editor's brain on set, and Pink Midst; ghosts in the attic with bizarre grandmothers.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SABerman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shariaberman/
Website: www.shariberman.com
Shari Berman. Award winning filmmaker. Member of Film Fatales & The FilmmakeHers.
Shari’s two features and breakout short have all garnered awards and her work has played at festivals around the world including the Sarasota Film Festival, the St. Louis International Film Fe...2017-08-2100 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 30 - Jessica M. Thompson and Carlo VelayoWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 30. Elise & Lesley sit down with the team behind THE LIGHT OF THE MOON, Writer/Director Jessica M. Thompson and Producer Carlo Velayo. They discuss winning their audience award at South by Southwest, how they prioritized diversity in front of and behind the camera, and GAME OF THRONES; does it wrong.
https://www.facebook.com/TLOTMfilm/
https://www.thelightofthemoonfilm.com/
You can see our cast and crew bios here: https://www.thelightofthemoonfilm.com/cast-crew/
THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
After her world is irrevocably changed, a successful New York City architect struggles to...2017-08-0500 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 29 - Rachel B. JoyceWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt, Episode 29. Elise and Lesley sit down with Actor/Producer Rachel B. Joyce. They discuss Royally, her web series, available online, being a lady boss, and Producing; it's like hosting a party!
https://www.facebook.com/rachelbjoyce
Twitter: @rachelbjoyce
Instagram: @rachelbjoyce
Website:
www.rachelbjoyce.com
www.royallyseries.com
Rachel is an actress and producer from Milwaukee, WI who has lived in NY for 10 years. She works in both theatre and tv/film. Her background is in producing theatre, mostly with her husband and their theatre company Less Than Rent. Royally is the first series...2017-07-2200 minNothing Shines Like DirtEp 28 - Simon TaufiqueWelcome Back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 28, featuring composer and Film Producer Simon Taufique. We have a lovely conversation about reaching out and maintaining relationships, enjoying the process and the people, and why wait? Act now.
"It’s all about creating, maintaining. Maintaining means like a plant, you are watering that plant in order to keep it alive, you also are maintaining those relationships by staying in touch with people you have worked with. I’ve been really diligent about that over the years, And that pays off when you have something of real worth and value and excitement to s...2017-07-1000 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 27 - Elyse NiblettWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Episode 27, featuring director/filmmaker Elyse Niblett. Her film "The Broken Ones" premiered at the Soho International Film Festival, lessons learned while directing a feature, and digging for the emotional life of your characters.
Born and raised in California, Elyse began a life of performance as a ballet dancer. After thirteen years she began training in sketch and paint art. At 21 years of age she discovered acting. She graduated with a BFA in Screen Acting at Chapman University but it wasn't until a few years after graduating that she shifted her focus to directing...2017-06-2600 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 26 - Anneke SchoneveldWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt episode 26. We talk with Director/DP Anneke Schoneveld, dive into the ins and outs of commercial directing, art direction, the devils in the details, and Anthony Hopkins pulling her into the industry.
Website: www.annekeschoneveld.com
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/anneke.schoneveld.director/
IMBd: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2458846/
As a filmmaker Anneke is driven to find the emotional connection within each story. Her talent to combine evocative food imagery with children and lifestyle moments opens the door to a new kind of storytelling for food brands. Anneke's ability to capture...2017-05-3000 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 25 - Emily MiethnerWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt episode 25. Today we are talking to the CEO of Findspark and social media guru Emily Miethner. We have a little conversation about networking on social media, networking in person, and hashtags.
Website: http://www.emilymiethner.com
https://twitter.com/emilymiethner
https://www.facebook.com/findspark
https://www.instagram.com/findspark/
Emily is passionate about empowering people to achieve their goals, which she does as the Founder and CEO of FindSpark, MCG Social, and as an adjunct professor. FindSpark has produced dozens of career, diversity, and recruitment programs for their 25,000+ members and employers like...2017-04-1600 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEP 24 - Katie MicayWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt episode 24. All the way from LA, we talk with Writer/Director Katie Micay. We talk about the collaborated writing process on her film THE FIREFLY GIRLS (coming out soon), shadow directing on the hit TV show SUPERNATURAL, and lighting a glass house.
https://www.facebook.com/katiemicayfilms/ @katiewonder https://www.instagram.com/twentyfiveish/ http://www.twentyfiveish.com, http://www.thefireflygirlsfilm.com https://vimeo.com/katiemicay/thefireflygirlsshortfilm
Katie Micay graduated from Loyola Marymount University’s film production program. Her first short film, For Love, created at New York Film Academy’s summer program at age...2017-04-0200 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 23 - Natasha KermaniWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt First Feature Series episode 23. Today we have writer/director Natasha Kermani. We have a fabulous conversation about the sensory experience of her film Imitation Girl, island hopping through the stages of filmmaking, and a special announcement to your ego,”Grow up, you BABY!”
“It’s not enough to just make a great film, you have to really go the whole way through. And especially today, when you not making a studio picture, you have to have a mind for it. You have to have a mind for every step of the business because no one’s...2017-02-2500 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtHoliday UpdateHoliday Update: My Mother's Daughter's Update
Thanks for a great year! Our Listeners are the best!2016-12-1200 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 21 - Seth GrangerSeth Granger Episode 21 Listen HERE
Welcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Empowering Actors to Create episode 21. Elise and Lesley sit down with production audio expert Seth Granger to discuss sound for filmmaking. They dive into the nuances of sound equipment, making a sound budget and the unwritten rule of the triangle theory of filmmaking.
Seth has been a freelance location sound monkey for film, television, and commercials since 1997, but he does not yet feel as old as that sentence sounds. In 2012 he partnered with the awesome and talented folks at Dubway Studios, allowing it to collectively be a one-stop-shop...2016-11-2900 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 22 - Tony SpiridakisTony Spiridakis Episode 22
Welcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Empowering Actors to Create episode 22. Elise and Lesley sit down with writer/director/producer Tony Spiridakis. A seaside conversation about knowing film history, finding the story no matter your title and all the writing advice. Ever...
Tony Spiridakis graduated from Albany University and immediately began teaching English at his old high school in Queens. At night, he pursued acting. He joined Circle in the Square’s Professional Workshop, which led to roles at the Williamstown Theater Festival, then his acceptance to the prestigious Yale School of Drama. From Yale, he wa...2016-11-2900 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtLive - Roads to OlympiaNothing Shines Like Dirt is LIVE with the team behind the feature film Roads to Olympia. Roads to Olympia is an impact film about three Olympic athletes and their journey to the Olympics.2016-10-2300 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 20 - Daniela Taplin Lundberg And Kristen KonvitzDaniela Taplin Lundberg and Kristen Konvitz Episode 20 listen HERE!
Welcome back to NSLD Empowering Actors to Create episode 20. We are on the road today at Stay Gold Features with producers Daniela Taplin Lundberg and Kristen Konvitz. Today we discuss the nuances of producing, finding a fresh voice, and being badass ladies in the film industry.
Producer & Founder
Daniela Taplin Lundberg is founder of the recently launched Stay Gold Features, a New-York based finance and production company. Prior to starting Stay Gold, Lundberg was a co-founding partner of Red Crown Productions, the banner she established in 2010 with Daniel Crown and Riva...2016-10-0800 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 19 - Heather GirardiHeather Girardi Episode 19 Listen Here!
Welcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt: Empowering Actors to Create episode 19! Today we have actor, director, producer, Heather Girardi. We talk about collaborating with your spouse, how your choices effect 7 generations, and the seriousness of comedy!
Born in New York City, raised in South Florida, actress Heather Girardi credits her maternal grandmother, an English teacher and great lover of poetry, Shakespeare and Pavarotti, with fueling her passion for language and the arts. While attending Florida State University as a music major, with a focus on vocal performance, Heather was accepted into The National Shakespeare...2016-09-2500 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 18 - Cidney HueWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Empowering Actors to Create episode 18. Today we talk to Sci-Fi director and filmmaker Cidney Hue. We talk about why you should know Octavia Butler, the human side of sci-fi, and the ingredients for movie making are money and people.
Cidney Hue is a writer and director focused on art and science driven sci-fi films. Her award-winning short, Odessa, recounts the journey of an astronaut’s last night on Earth. Her webseries for Wired & reddit, Cyborg Nation, profiles scientists at the forefront of prosthetics, robotics, and brain-computer interfaces. Her environmental documentary, Shark Loves the Am...2016-09-1200 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 17 - Katherine Randel & Pascale SeigneurieKatherine Randel and Pascale Seigneuire Episode 17
Welcome back to Nothing Shines Like Drit: Empowering Actors to Create episode 17. Today we have producer Katherine Randel and actress/writer/dancer Pascale Seigneuire. We talk about their film Roads to Olympia that filmed on 3 different continents, women’s rights around the world, and actually saving the rainforest.
Katherine Randel is a Producer for the feature film Roads To Olympia and the production company, Beacon Revolt. In addition to her love affair with the entertainment world, Kat is a trusted advisor, solutions-oriented partner, and an international events manager, facilitating special meetings and initiatives during th...2016-08-2700 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 13 - Adrienne LovetteWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt: Empowering Actors to Create episode 13. Today we have Adrienne Lovette; actor, director, producer, and writer (she does it all)! We discuss the calm you feel when you know you’re on the right path, using art to start important conversations, and not fitting in the mold, but breaking through it!
Adrienne Lovette is a New York City-based actor, director, producer and writer. She most recently wrote, produced, and starred in the feature film WHEN I'M WITH YOU, which screened at the Oscar-qualifying film festival Cinequest. It also screened at the Thessaloniki International LGBTQ Fi...2016-08-1800 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 16 - Lauren SowaElise and Lesley sit down with photographer and actor Lauren Sowa. Lauren has a photography series that focus on women in film that was inspired by her resume. The conversation ventures to arts education and dating.
Lauren Sowa grew up in beautiful Landisville, Pennsylvania, surrounded by cornfields and the Amish. She started as a dancer, training in all styles from a young age. Acting soon took hold and she moved to New York. While training at NYU, Lauren was a part of a sketch comedy group alongside Donald Glover, Rachel Bloom, and many others! She's currently in the Improv program...2016-08-1400 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 15 - Lila YomtoobElise & Lesley chat with Emmy award winning filmmaker Lila Yomtoob. They cover experimenting with different roles behind the camera, America 1979; Lila's film that normalizes the immigrant experience, and girls can get anything they ask for!
Lila Yomtoob is a New York based director and producer. Shortly after receiving her degree from NYU film school, she went on to direct and produce her first feature film, High Life. The “perfectly honed” and “razor sharp” (Variety) micro-budget improv film premiered at San Francisco Indiefest in 2005 and screened at several festivals and non-traditional venues.
In addition to directing, Lila is the executive producer of Large...2016-07-3100 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 14 - Sarah WhartonSarah Wharton Episode 14 Listen HERE!
Welcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt: Empowering Actors to create episode 14. Joining us today is actor/producer Sarah Wharton. She is on the look out for stories for her upcoming narrative/documentary about marriage called The Ring Thing, we also get into improvised film, and seeing your authenitc self and welcoming it with open arms!
Sarah is an award-winning actress and producer based in New York City. She produced and starred in the feature film, That's Not Us, an improvised romantic comedy about making love last. After a successful festival run, That's Not Us...2016-07-1700 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 12 - Naomi McDougall JonesElise & Lesley sit down with actor/writer/producer Naomi McDougall Jones. Conversation includes vagina power, Bite Me(her upcoming film and taking a leap a faith in todays world without faith.
Naomi McDougall Jones is an award-winning writer, actress, and producer based in New York City. She wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning feature film, IMAGINE I'M BEAUTIFUL, for which Naomi received three Best Actress Awards and “The Don Award” for Best Independently Produced Screenplay of 2014. The film received a 12-city theatrical release and is now available on iTunes, Amazon, and GooglePlay (www.imagineimbeautiful.com). Her articles on the inde...2016-06-1900 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 11 - Bat-Sheva GuezElise & Lesley sit down with Bat-Sheva Guez filmmaker, director and writer. They discuss the addiction of making art, her short film "Behind the Wall" featured in the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival & the Lighthouse International Film Festival and being children trying to make art.
Bat-Sheva Guez is passionate about weaving dance, magic, and experimental techniques into visually compelling, character-driven stories. She has directed over a dozen short films and screened them in festivals worldwide including the Hamptons International Film Festival, the Rhode Island International Film Festival, the New York Television Festival, and more.
She is the recipient of the JT3...2016-06-0300 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtNSLD Theme (1)FREE REEL: Calling all actors "Dance for REEL"
Post a 10 second long video of you dancing to NSLD theme song on Facebook or Twitter. Whoever gets the most likes for the week wins a free edit of a 2 minute REEL. Make sure to tag Nothing Shines Like Dirt so we can watch all of your hard work. Boogie Down Now. Contest ends June 10th, 2016 at midnight.2016-06-0100 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 10 - Charlotte PinesWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt: Empowering Actors to Create episode 10. Today we are talking to Charlotte Pines; actor, writer, producer, and philosopher. We rallied for feminine power, took a walk through CAT PLANET her fabulous webseries, how finding success mean just showing up!
Charlotte hails from Upstate New York, and studied Theatre Arts and Philosophy at SUNY New Paltz. She is a resident company member of TP&co, an Off-Broadway classical repertory company, and the Barefoot Theatre Ensemble, a company devoted to the development of new works and diverse voices. She originated the role of "Margery the Boston...2016-05-2300 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 07 - Jonathan BraylockWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt: Empower Actors to Create episode 7.Today we are speaking with Jonathan Braylock; actor, writer,comedian, and producer who paid a lot of money to receive a BFA from NYU Tisch so people could say "oh that's nice" when he tells them. We have a little ditty about the new triple threat, being a social media guru, and do black men jump in Hollywood?!?!
Website: .jonbraylock.com
FB:Jonathan Braylock Jonathan Braylock
Twitter & Instagram:@jonbraylock
Podcast:Black Men Can’t Jump [in Hollywood]2016-05-2100 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 05 - Nik WalkerWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt: Empowering Actors to Create episode 5. Today we have Nik Walker; actor,writer, poet,musician, movie nerd, and above all human. We have a little convo about his new musical Whiskeyland, being true to yourself, and you never know where an audition will take you!
A graduate of the acting program at NYU Tisch, he's been fortunate enough to work at some of America's best theaters- The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse and Westport Country Playhouse, to name a few- and made his Broadway debut in 2013 with Motown the Musical. His rock fable Whiskeyland...2016-05-2100 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 02 - Jonathan Reid GealtElise Sievert & Lesley Shannon sit down with Singer/Songwriter Jonathan Reid Gealt (http://www.jonathan-reid-gealt.com/) to discuss making music, why paying for the music you listen to/use is important, and his album available on iTunes “Whatever I want it to be”
“Everyone is schizophrenic because they feel like they have to fit into somebody else’s version of what they need to be, rather than just being themselves. So they constantly battle back and forth between this is what I want but what do they want?” -Jonathan Reid Gealt
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What Ever I Want It To Be
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Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 01 - Ben RezendesElise Sievert & Lesley Shannon sit down with Actor/Stunt performer Ben Rezendes (http://www.benrezendes.com) discussing violence in the entertainment industry, creative process, and lots of other insights about the business.
“Growth as an actor and growth as a human being are synonymous. You can’t be an accomplished and interesting actor without being an accomplished and interesting human. It's just not possible” -Ben Rezendez
Find Ben Rezendes:
Website: http://www.benrezendes.com
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5047259/?ref_=fn_al_nm_12016-05-2100 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 09 - John TrigonisWelcome back to Nothing Shines LIke Dirt: Empowering Actors to Create episode 9. Today we chat with crowdfunding guru, poet, author, and filmmaker John Trigonis. We dive headfirst into a wealth of knowledge about crowdfunding for the right reason, building your community, and a maneater conquering 1940’s Hollywood.
A behind-the-scenes consulting machine, John T. Trigonis has mentored hundreds of filmmakers and other content creators worldwide to create compelling crowdfunding experiences that not only reach, but exceed their goals. A writer, indie filmmaker, and successful crowdfunder himself, Trigonis has literally written and rewritten the book on Crowdfunding for Filmmakers, and after spending a...2016-05-2000 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 08 - Stacie Capone & Don DownieWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt: Empowering Actors to Create episode 8. Today we sit down with filmmakers Stacie Capone and Don Downie. We discuss honoring your original intentions for a project, building your community, and inventive guerilla style shooting because of a budget.
Stacie is an accomplished actress, with numerous film, and stage credits. She has spoken at industry events on subjects such as producing independent film and on the intersection of food and social media.Stacie's producing credits include the feature film Blood Junkies, the narrative pilot Exit Strategy for Teen Nick, and numerous commercials, short films, and...2016-05-2000 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 06 - Adam VolerichWelcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt: Empowering Actors to Create episode 6. Today we are talking to Adam Volerich; director, writer, DP, and editor. We cover making money VS creative expression, a laundry list of research material, and just keep making stuff!
Adam began making films as a stop motion animator, or as it is more commonly known, playing with LEGO. His work has been featured in a number of festivals worldwide and published by clients including Disney, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Village Voice, Gothamist, Gizmodo, io9 and MTVu.
Raised in the suburbs of London on a...2016-05-2000 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 04 - Angela OhElise Sievert & Lesley Shannon sit down with Actor/Director/Producer Angela Oh (http://www.angelaoh.com). Angela is the creator behind the webseries UDrive Me featuring Ione Skye (Say Anything), Jonathan Kite (2 Broke Girls) and Rex Lee (Entourage) and executive produced by Steve Carr. Angela has been a working actor for years and shares her insight on the business, creative process, and life.
Find Angela:
Website: http://www.angelaoh.com/
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0644870/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAngelaOh2016-05-2000 min
Nothing Shines Like DirtEp 03 - Carlos IbarraElise Sievert & Lesley Shannon sit down with actor/producer Carlos Ibarra (http://runcarlosrun.org). They discuss Carlos's journey and documentary of running across America, decisions you have to make on your creative journey and teacher's pets.
Check out Carlos:
Website: http://runcarlosrun.org/
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3080987/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcarlosrun/2016-05-2000 min