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Untold Stories From Below The LineFarewell For Now, Last Episode of Season one! with Hosts Nathan and MaggieHi everyone, this will be our last episode of season 1! We hope you understand this sudden ending but we have realized over the course of making this podcast what types of conversations and guests we want to bring forward into our next season. Our podcast is still going to center around the entertainment industry but the content is shifting to something that is more relevant in how we see the world today. We want to thank all of our amazing guest who have been on our podcast for giving such great advice to people who are starting out in...2020-09-2517 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineLeadership, Pursuing Goals, and Finding Your Style as a Cinematographer with Hex Yang!In this week's episode, we speak to Hex Yang. Growing up in China watching movies and becoming inspired, Hex ventured to Chicago to get her degree in Cinematography. Paving her own way, she applied to film school by herself, and proved to her parents she could make a career in the film industry. She is now a freelance Cinematographer based in Chicago, Illinois. We’ll ask her about her journey to becoming a filmmaker and what’s it like working as a freelancer in the camera and lighting department!HEX:https://www.inst...2020-09-111h 00
Untold Stories From Below The LineBecoming A Freelance Cinematographer, Working With Clients, and Set Etiquette with Olivia Aquilina!On this weeks episode we speak to the amazing and talented freelance cinematographer Olivia Aquilina! Based in Los Angeles, Olivia has worked with brands such as Nike, Converse, and Glossier. She also takes on camera positions and speaks with us about her journey though her industry career. Listen as production people learn more about the world of camera! We ask her when should you drop "aspiring" off your title, how to work with with clients, what her favorite camera is, and how to stay professional on set. We also continue the conversation on Covid-19 and how the BLM Movement...2020-08-2849 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineScript Supervising, Getting Into a Union, and Why Set life feels so rewarding with Kat GorospeIn today’s episode we’re talking to the amazingly talented script supervisor Kat Gorospe! Based in Chicago, Kat found her passion as a scripty after attending Columbia College Chicago. She recently joined the Union and has been working on television, film, and commercial sets. Kat is also interning for Filmscape Chicago where she works under their social media department. We’ll be asking about her experience working on Union and NonUnion sets and how she worked to secure those opportunities. KAT:https://www.instagram.com/katrae25/FILMSCAP...2020-08-141h 01
Untold Stories From Below The LineFreelancing, Owing Your Job Title, and the Importance of Active Allyship with Host Maggie SotterThis week Nathan speaks with his amazing co-host Maggie Sotter on her experience working in Los Angeles as a First Assistant Director, Stage Manager, and Documentarian. Growing up in the Bay Area, Maggie found a passion for documentary work that eventually led her to Assistant Direct for narrative cinema. She has been working freelance as a PA, Stage Manager, and within the AD department since moving to Los Angeles. Maggie is also active in social justice through her work in Doc film making and talks to us about active allyship and Anti-Racisim. We’ll be asking about her experience as...2020-07-3147 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineFreelancing, Social Justice, and Directing Through Social Platforms with Host Nathan Marquez!Freelancing, Social Justice, and Directing Through Social Platforms with Host Nathan Marquez!This week Maggie speaks with fellow host, the amazing Nathan Marquez, on his industry story. Growing up In Chicago, Nathan had a passion for Journalism and Directing For Film. After College, he Moved to Los Angeles in early 2018 and has been working as a successful freelance PA and Stage Manager. Active in social justice, Nathan volunteers for organizations such as Freedom For Immigrants and CORE. Recently, he has been taking advantage of Social Media to Direct and Create, using these experiences in...2020-07-1739 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineFrom Theater to Screen to Studio - Finding Success in a Multifaceted Career, with Davied MoralesIn today's episode we’re talking to actor, rapper, and artist Davied Morales. Based in San Jose, Dav also works out of Los Angeles growing his career as an entertainer. He has an energetic and consistent presence on social media by the name of “@activepoet” showcasing his art and gracing us with his talents. This week we ask him about all the elements of his career. From Theater to Screen to Studio - Finding Success in a Multifaceted Career, with Davied MoralesDAVIED MORALES LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/activepoet/https...2020-07-0347 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineBecoming an Actress in Hollywood and Taking Control of Your Career with Nikki BarksdaleIn this weeks episode we speak with the amazing and talented Los Angeles based actress Nikki Barksdale. Born and raised in Chicago, Nikki new from a young age that she wanted to be on the big screen. Moving out to Los Angeles 2 years ago, she has been auditioning and landing gigs for commercial and reality TV.But thats not all she does: Nikki is also a fast growing plus size fashion and lifestyle influencer. "Notoriously Nikki " is a channel where she can express her authentic self and connect with other black women (and men...2020-06-1952 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineStyling, raising a family in Hollywood, and the importance of moms with Charissa KieferIn this episode we speak with Charissa Kiefer, stylist and industry mama based in Los Angeles. Starting at a young age, Charissa got her first styling job for Guess when she was only 20 years old. She has always had a passion for styling but after meeting her husband (a producer himself), she found her love for production work. This power couple has been raising a family and successfully freelancing in Hollywood together. Hear all about Charissa's industry journey as she talks styling, raising a family in Hollywood, and the importance of moms! 2020-05-2932 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineWriting your way into LA with Felicity Pickering!In this episode we speak with Felicity Pickering, a freelance Australian Writer/Director based in Los Angeles. Felicity started as a playwright in her home country of Australia and eventually (lucky for us) she transitioned into the film industry. Working mainly as an office assistant for production companies in LA, Felicity is also constantly writing. Hoping to become a show runner for independent productions, writing groups and creating her own content is a large part of her process. Listen in this week as we talk to Felicity about her journey as an independent filmmaker. This week we discuss: Writing...2020-05-2234 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineStaying humble on set and Everything Editing with Gina Ferguson!In this episode we speak with Gina Ferguson an editor at Snapchat Inc. and freelance director based in Los Angeles. Gina was born in the Oregon and moved to LA only a few years ago. Don't let her age or steady editing job fool you, Gina has seen it all! Working on set as a PA, Stage Manager, Lighting tech and so much more, Gina will teach us about what it means to flip flop between gigs.This week we discuss: Staying humble on set and Everything Editing with Gina Ferguson!2020-05-1536 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineStaying passionate and finding your set alter Ego with Jaclyn AmorIn a time when Covid-19 has hit our world, our industry is changing and subsequently so has our podcast! Join Nathan and Maggie as they self isolate and gossip about what's to come for the film and entertainment industry. In this episode we speak with Jaclyn Amore A writer, director, producer based in Los Angeles. Jaclyn was born in the Philippines, raised in Australia (catch that silky aussie accent), and spent many years freelancing in New York before moving to LA. A "Jac of all trades" shes been apart of almost every aspect of the industry and we are...2020-05-0834 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineLights, Camera, Carona!In a time when Covid-19 has hit our world, what will our industry look like after the pandemic? Join Nathan and Maggie as they talk quarantine and gossip about what's to come for the film and entertainment industry. This week: Nathan tells us first hand how testing sites operate, we discuss who's still working in the media, and how the film industry will change post-Corona.2020-05-0625 min
Untold Stories From Below The LineQuarantined: The Perfect Time To Start A Podcast!In a time when Covid-19 has hit our world, our industry is changing and subsequently so has our podcast! Join Nathan and Maggie as they self isolate and gossip about what's to come for the film and entertainment industry. Until further notice (or until we all can go outside) Maggie and Nate will be discussing quarantine and the film world's biggest headlines. This week we discuss: What we’ve been up to in quarantine, post-Corona industry Predictions, and how you can help during this pandemic!2020-05-0419 min