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1001 Classic Short Stories & TalesTHE JELLYBEAN by F.SCOTT FITZGERALD The story was written as a sequel to “The Ice Palace,” and Clark Darrow appears in both. The omniscient narrator, who ensures that close observation is paid to Powell’s story, draws in the reader. The opening line – “Jim Powell was a Jelly-bean”- labels the protagonist immediately, and as a character he remains within the stereotype Fitzgerald indicates, though he almost manages to break free. The history of Powell’s life presents a tale of a family fallen on hard times. Powell is humiliated by the whisperings of the social set and chooses notoriety over civility. He...2025-05-1848 min
Actual Justice WarriorJon Stewart Realizes How Terrible Democrats AreIn this video, I discuss this clip of Jon Stewart talking to Ezra Klein about the insane regulations around Biden's rural broadband that have prevented anyone from getting connected despite the $46 Billion allocated for it Website: https://www.actualjusticewarrior.com/https://linktr.ee/ActualJusticeOdysee: https://odysee.com/@actualjusticewarrior:2Rumble: https://rumble.com/ActualJusticeWarriorInstagram NEW: https://www.instagram.com/actualjustice/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/actualjusticewarriorUtreon: https://utreon.com/c/ActualJusticeWarrior2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ajw2dreamscometrueTeeSpring S...2025-03-3018 min
Truly Independent: Demystifying the Indie Film JourneyNavigating Indie Film Festivals and Hybrid Distribution: Insights from Jon FitzgeraldThis episode of 'Truly Independent' features filmmaker Jon Fitzgerald, co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival. Hosts Daren Smith and Garrett Batty discuss with John the journey of independent filmmaking, focusing on festival strategies and hybrid distribution methods. Jon shares valuable insights on making impactful independent films, navigating festival submissions, and exploring alternative distribution channels. The conversation offers practical advice for filmmakers, from budgeting to marketing, and emphasizes the need to be entrepreneurial in today’s film industry. Additionally, the hosts recap their recent industry experiences, including the Sundance Film Festival and their own independent filmmaker summit....2025-02-1754 min
The Strength Running PodcastUnfiltered with Jon Levitt: Goal Races, Secret Projects, and Favorite New ToysGet your fill of running news, exciting gear, and race thoughts on another Unfiltered episode with Jon Levitt! Jon is a sub-3 marathoner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston now living in Boulder. He hosts For The Long Run Podcast, aimed at understanding what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. We talk about: Jon’s training, a new injury, and his upcoming race New partnerships and what's coming up in the running world Getting involved with innovative new company Avelo to help runners reduce injury risk and improve performance New...2025-02-1356 min
The MAKE IT PodcastMistakes In The Making with Jon Fitzgerald - When Casting Friends Goes WrongHello, Hello!Jon Fitzgerald discusses his first film, "Self Portrait," produced in 1994, where his biggest mistake was casting friends who provided key locations. This led to subpar performances, particularly from a young actress in a pivotal scene. The film didn't make Sundance and this failure led to the creation of Slamdance, an alternative to Sundance that Jon Co-Founded. Jon emphasizes the importance of casting talent over friends. He now focuses on socially relevant films and supports impact campaigns, directing filmmakers to his website and book for more information.2025-01-3108 minThe Strength Running PodcastUnfiltered: New Equipment, Jason’s Knee Injury, Milestones, and more with Jon LevittKick back for a less structured conversation with my friend Jonathan Levitt, focusing on the big and small real-life issues affecting runners. Jon is a runner, cyclist, and host of For The Long Run Podcast. I like to joke that Jon is the Mayor of Boulder because of his ridiculous network of every single runner who lives within 100 miles. We share a lot of miles on the Boulder trails together and have great, rambling conversations about the running industry and our personal training, like this one. In this episode, we talk about: New...2024-08-1553 min
Really Famous with Kara Mayer RobinsonJon Fitzgerald If you ever wondered what REALLY goes on at big talent agencies and on the sets of your favorite movies, if you wonder if making it in entertainment is actually about who you know, if those nightmares about nasty certain studio execs are true, you're curious what on earth a key grip does, you want to hear stories about Joe Pesci, Steven Spielberg, Steven Seagal and more, this is for you. And if you like My Cousin Vinny, well, just wait! Jon Fitzgerald is a widely respected person in the independent film industry. He is a film...2024-08-071h 14
The MAKE IT Podcast380 - Bonus Episode feat. Jon Fitzgerald: Festival Strategies: Choosing the Right Film Festivals for Your Goals, Crafting an Irresistible Film or TV Show Presentation, Signs Your Screenplay Needs Work and Tips for Working with Low Budgets and Limited ResourcesHello, Hello!In this special bonus episode, Chris and Nick host a webinar with filmmaker and educator John Fitzgerald. Jon Fitzgerald shared his expertise on advancing your filmmaking career through festivals, pitches, and working with gatekeepers. Chris and Nick provided additional insights from their experiences in the film industry.We also talk about:Strategies for networking and following up with contacts at film festivalsSetting clear goals for your film and festival processProperly preparing pitch materials like budgets, schedules, and pitch decksUnderstanding the roles of different types of industry representation like agents...2024-06-201h 06
The MAKE IT Podcast379 - Jon Fitzgerald - Founder - Slamdance Film Festival - How to Network and Navigate the Festival Circuit, How to Become a Master Storyteller, Filmmaking for Social Impact, and Investing in a Career of Constant CreationHello, Hello!In this episode, Chris and Nick talk with filmmaker and festival director Jon Fitzgerald. They discuss Jon's career path from filmmaker to festival director, his advocacy work helping other filmmakers, and his efforts to leverage film for social change. Jon shares insights from his experiences running festivals, making documentaries, and advising other creatives.We also talk about:Jon's experience being rejected from Sundance and subsequently founding the Slamdance Film FestivalTips for running a successful film festival, including budgeting, sponsorship, and engaging the local communityThe value of...2024-06-141h 45
Bulletproof Screenwriting™ PodcastBPS 366: Using Filmmaking for Change in the World with Jon FitzgeraldToday on the show we have filmmaker and author Jon Fitzgerald. Jon has twenty-five years of experience in the independent film, internet, and film festival communities, a rare leader with a unique combination of skills. As a filmmaker, he has produced a number of award-winning documentaries; and as a consultant, he has guided many independent film projects through the maze of festivals and hybrid distribution models.As a co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival (1995), he led the event the next two seasons before being named the Festival Director for the prestigious AFI Film Festival in 1997. After running AFI Fes...2024-05-0944 min
After The TimeoutSeason 6 Episode 14-Andy Fitzgerald-Basketball Analytics & How to Use ThemSeason 6 Ep 14: Todd and Jon welcome Andy Fitzgerald, Head Boys Coach at University School of Milwaukee & Chapman Academy. They talk to Coach Fitzgerald about using analytics and statistics as a coach to maximize your teams success.
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Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0...2024-04-181h 09The Strength Running PodcastUnfiltered with Jon Levitt: Injuries, Business Updates, New Sauna Science, and MoreThis week I decided to take you along on my conversation with my friend and fellow podcaster, Jon Levitt. Jon is a sub-3 marathoner and a Senior Sales Executive at InsideTracker. He also hosts the popular podcast, For the Long Run, where I was a guest on episode 264. We usually have long meandering conversations on trail runs throughout Boulder, but this time we recorded it. While we start by discussing our current running troubles (and our efforts towards solving them), we ultimately focus a lot of our conversation on the professionalization of the running industry. A...2024-02-291h 01
A History of Film Festivals In 100 MoviesEpisode 3: Before Sunrise - Richard LinklaterWelcome to a History of Film Festivals In 100 Movies, Episode 3 - Before Sunrise by Richard Linklater. I’m your host, Jon Fitzgerald, and excited to explore this terrific film, and the Berlinale, one of the top film festivals in the world. Ok, let’s dig into Episode 3. In 1995, Before Sunrise played the Sundance Film Festival and was well received, but it would have an even greater impact the following month, at the Berlinale, (which happens to be going on right now).2024-02-1941 min
The Selling Your Screenplay PodcastSYS 493 – Filmmaking For Change With Jon FitzgeraldThis week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Director and Author Jon Fitzgerald. Our guest, Jon Fitzgerald talks about how he went from directing his first feature, to being the Co-Founder of the Slamdance Film Festival. Jon Fitzgerald is also the author of Filmmaking For Change, a guide book on making movies on socially significant subjects. […]2023-07-1846 min
People-Powered Planet PodcastMake Films That Transform the World - Jon FitzgeraldJon Fitzgerald, Founder & CEO of Cause Pictures, is one of the Co-founders of the Slamdance Film Festival and author of Filmmaking for Change: Make Films That Transform the World.
Recognizing that film is more than just entertainment, it is a tool to engage and inspire audiences to take action, Jon created Cause Pictures as a new paradigm to help create change.
The Company combines Jon’s years of filmmaking, festival and consulting experience, providing services to film festivals and supporting independent filmmakers looking to produce, market and distribute their films...2023-06-3056 minThe Strength Running Podcast306. Building Community, Solo vs. Group Runs, & Peeking Inside Boulder’s Running Scene with Jon LevittThis week’s guest on the podcast has the amazing ability to build community wherever he goes. On an average week, you may find him leading a group of 40 runners or training alongside past Olympians. Jonathan Levitt is a runner and host of the For the Long Run Podcast, and perhaps secretly, the (unofficial) mayor of Boulder, Colorado. Jon moved to Boulder several years ago and is a huge presence in the running community. He thrives off the companionship of group runs, and often does at least 4 of his 6 runs each week with friends. Through trial and er...2023-06-291h 00
The Search Is OverAmerican Pie, Stolen Paintings & Food CollectionsWelcome back to The Search is Over, an iGEMStv podcast. I’m Jon Fitzgerald and happy to be Your guide to engaging movies and series. This week, we’re highlighting the best films and series about food, from narrative dramas to competitive cooking series. Neil Patrick Harris returns to TV in one of his best roles yet… And a charming British comedy comes to streaming almost two years after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. This week’s selections include: The Duke...2022-07-2915 minThe Search Is OverStars, Spies & PsychedelicsWelcome back to The Search is Over. I’m Jon Fitzgerald and happy to be Your guide to engaging movies and series. This week, we’re honoring one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars - Paul Newman - as a new docu-series on his life and work comes out… An award-winning queer actor makes his directorial debut… And one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer gets released on Netflix This week’s picks include: The Gray Man Anything’s Possible Aftershock The Last Mov...2022-07-2216 minThe Search Is OverMarch 25, 2022Welcome back to the iGEMStv podcast. This week's picks include: Cyrano The Worst Person in the World Together Life & Beth (Series) Phoenix Rising (Series) Welcome to Flatch (Series) Lingui, The Sacred Bonds (Black Diamond) Oscar Underdogs of 2022 (Collection) The Search is Over.2022-03-2514 min
The Viking VoiceSeason 2 -- Episode 3Episode 3 of the Viking Voice!2022-03-251h 10The Search Is OverMarch 18, 2022Welcome back to the iGEMStv podcast. After Yang Breaking Bread Master The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (Series) Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. (Series) Minx (Series) Black Crab (Black Diamond) Music Docs Collection The Search is Over.2022-03-1815 minThe Search Is OverMarch 11, 2022Welcome back to the iGEMStv podcast. This week’s selections include: Three Months Dear Mr. Brody The Adam Project The Tourist (Series) Theodosia (Series) Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (Series) The Burning Sea (Black Diamond) Celebrating Women (Collection) Hope you have a great weekend, and enjoy these iGEMSelections, Until next time, the search is over.2022-03-1114 minThe Search Is OverMarch 4, 2022Welcome back to the iGEMStv podcast. This week's picks include: Drive My Car Lucy and Desi Fresh The Dropout (Series) Better Things (Series) Our Flag Means Death (Series) Celebrating Women's History Month (Collection) The Search is Over.2022-03-0412 minThe Search Is OverFebruary 25, 2022Welcome back to the iGEMStv Podcast. This week's picks include: Copshop The King’s Man Family Squares Vikings: Valhalla Severance Pivoting The Search is Over.2022-02-2513 minThe Search Is OverFebruary 18, 2022Welcome back to the iGEMStv Podcast. This week's picks include: The Sky is Everywhere Ted K Attica The Pact The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselJeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy The search is over.2022-02-1813 min
Short Story TodayEpisode #7 - F. Scott Fitzgerald (Part 2)F. Scott Fitzgerald takes the spotlight this time with "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" - Part 2. It's a fantastic tale of an unusual life, lived by an unusual man - a man whose mind and body have put him in a life-long predicament in his relationship with time.Support the show2022-02-1736 minThe Search Is OverFebruary 11, 2022Welcome back to the iGEMStv Podcast. This week's selections include: The Fabulous Filipino Brothers Kimi Catch the Fair One The Girl Before (Series) Resident Alien (Series) Snowdrop (Series) Top RomComs (Collection)2022-02-1113 minShort Story TodayEpisode #6 - F. Scott Fitzgerald (Part 1)F. Scott Fitzgerald takes the spotlight this time with "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." It's a fantastic tale of an unusual life, lived by an unusual man - a man whose mind and body have put him in a life-long predicament in his relationship with time.Support the show2022-02-1130 min