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Showtime with Andrew G | Theatre Podcast AustraliaSHOWTIME: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical with Giovanni Adams🎭 TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
📍Princess Theatre, Melbourne
🗓️ Now playing - until 9 February 2025
🎟️ tinathemusical.com.au
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TINA: The Tina Turner Musical celebrates the life and legacy of one of music’s most iconic performers. The Australian production brings the electrifying story of Tina Turner to life, showcasing her rise from humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to global superstardom as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll."
This powerful musical delves into Tina's...2024-12-0515 min
OUT LOUD Queer Music PodcastS5 E104: Jade Bennett and Natasha Sophia of OutFest 2024OutFest 2024 is upon us and we have the 2 artist taking over the music stage this month: Jade Bennett and Natasha Sophia. We're chatting all about the queer music scene in Nova Scotia, the importance of festivals like OutFest, what coming next for the 2 artists, and tons more!
PLUS! New music from some of the best and brightest rising stars of LGBTQ music including:
Brent Williams, Finnigan Faye, Haben Godefa, J.Henry, Nieri, Riley Polanski, Rose Starring, Tom Skinner, Yawny Blew, and more.
⚡️CONNECT WITH THE...2024-04-091h 12
United In DanceUnited In Dance: S1 E6 - OutFest 2024A candid and introspective conversation with Isaac Mule, Robert Azevedo, and Sid Ryan Eliers, some of the key components of OutFest 2024, the Queer Theatre Festival happening from April 23 - 28, 2024 in Halifax, NS.
We chat all about the excitement and challenges of being queer in dance, the dance pieces that Sid and Robert will be performing during the festival, and all about how important festivals like OutFest are for the arts and LGBTQ community.
PLUS we have Jade Bennett and Natasha Sophia, the 2 artists performing on the OutFest music stage, in our Nova Scotia Music Spotlight!2024-04-0252 min
Visual IntonationEP 62: Deep Reverence with Director/Cinematographer Jenise WhiteheadWelcome to another episode of the Visual Intonation podcast featuring Jenise Whitehead, a multifaceted artist born in Nashville and raised in South Los Angeles. Join us as we explore her artistic journey, from learning oil painting and jazz in Leimert Park to developing a passion for still photography and cinematography. Jenise earned her BA in Spanish from San Francisco State University, studying abroad in la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Co-directing "Gideon's Cross" in Outfest Los Angeles’ OutSet program marked a significant milestone, leading to screenings at prestigious festivals like Outfest Fusion, Outfest LA, and Outfest Sant...2024-01-051h 31
Kiss My MikeS4E5: PRIDE KICKOFF with Actor/Writer/Podcast Host and OUTFEST alum ALEJANDRO VALTIERRACheck out this brand new podcast episode featuring ACTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER and PODCAST HOST: Alejandro Valtierra.Alejandro is the host of "DAMSELS in the DMS" podcast with Aash Patel and Lauren Harris. He plays the role of "NICO" in the upcoming short film "To Ken With LOVE" Directed by yours truly, premiering at the New Filmmakers LA Festival in JUNE 2023.In addition, Alejandro also appeared in the series "UnDocumented Tales" which premiered at Outfest Fusion in 2023, ARENA House Musical (stage production) at the LA LGBT Center, and Defining Dodo.Follow Alejandro on IG @...2023-06-0151 min
The Man Enough PodcastDiscovering the Real Me: Acting, Identity, and Embracing Your Truth with Brian Michael SmithWe dive deep into the life of trailblazing trans actor and activist Brian Michael Smith, known for his portrayal of firefighter Paul Strickland on Fox's "911 Lone Star." As a strong advocate for trans representation, visibility, and education (12:25), Brian discusses his transformative journey to self-acceptance (04:14), overcoming people-pleasing (20:20), being featured in People's Sexiest Man Alive issue (03:14), and the importance of embracing change (54:01). Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a champion for trans representation, visibility, and education.New episodes every Monday 🎙️ Special video clips each week on https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough Sign up for the Man Enough newsletter to get...2023-04-101h 03
Silence on SetQuick Clip: They/Them premiere at Outfest in LA; The cast spoke about more visibility for the LGBTQIA+ community and changing the narrativeWe were at the premiere of They/Them at Outfest in LA. We spoke with Carrie Preston, Kevin Bacon, Scott Turner Schofield, John Logan, Darwin Del Fabro, Quei Tann, Cooper Koch, Austin Crute, Theo Germaine, and Hayley Griffith about regaining the narrative and power, making a movie for the LGBTQIA+ community, and making sure everyone, no matter where they are in the world, knows that they are perfect.
*They/Them is currently streaming on Peacock.
Host: Monica Gleberman
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THE HOLLYWOOD PODCASTEp. 97 - Mike Dougherty on the 2022 OutFest Los Angeles Film FestivalAs Director of Festival Programming Mike is in charge of programming Outfest Los Angeles and ensuring the highest experience of filmmakers and audiences at all Outfest festivals. He has over a decade of experience in the finance, production and distribution aspects of the industry. Mike joins Outfest after five years as Acquisitions and Distribution Executive at Radiant Films International, and five years prior to that as a Creative Executive at Hyde Park Entertainment. Since 2014, he has been the Director of Programming for the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) and is an Associate Programmer for AFI FEST.2022-07-1623 min
Maximum Film!Episode 254: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ with Stuart WellingtonThe Flop House’s Stuart Wellington joins our rag-tag crew of interdimensional warriors to discuss the latest Marvel Cinematic offering. Will the myriad pieces of this movie hold together to pack a punch? That was a Mjølnir reference. What’s Good?Alonso - ShoresyDrea - James Webb Space TelescopeStuart - Bathory’s Viking Trilogy Ify - SDCC Panel on July 23 ITIDICa). Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons Got Marriedb). VFX Artists Say Marvel is the Worst Clientc). Ludacris Hopes Fast Franchise...2022-07-151h 03
Race Chaser with Alaska & WillamHOT GOSS #156 “Outfest, District 6 Supervisor, and Turning” (w/ Kit Williamson & Honey Mahogany)Baby the goss is double dosed today! Alaska and Willam talk about their new favorite show "Very Delta," Monkeypox, and hole pics from space. And they are joined by not one, but two intrepid guests this week for a double helping of a Tip Spot! Kit Williamson shares about his new series "Unconventional," which is getting a premiere at Outfest in LA, and Honey Mahogany talks about her campaign to become the District 6 Supervisor in SF.Donate to Honey’s campaign here: www.honeymahogany.comGet tickets to see "Unconventional" at Outfest he...2022-07-151h 09
The Sewers of ParisBecoming Real (Ep 393 - Wyatt/Velveteen Rabbit)Before we start this week, I want to thank you for your patience — as you might’ve seen, I’ve been recovering from a balance issue that left me in a state of constant dizziness. As a result I had to cut back on editing for a few weeks, since that involves staring at a screen full of objects constantly scrolling left and right. But the good news is that I’m getting better and will be back to my usual Sewers schedule soon. Thanks again for bearing with me while I get back on my feet and back to makin...2022-07-1455 min
But Why Tho?INTERVIEW: Director Of Festival Programming Mike Dougherty Previews Outfest LA 2022Outfest LA Film Festival 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the queer film festival as it celebrates and preserves the history of queer cinema and invites and shapes its future. I spoke with Mike Dougherty, Director of Festival Programming about what live and virtual attendees can expect this year, from big names to darling features. Outfest LA 2022 runs from July 14-24, with nearly two-thirds of its programming available online as well for those not in Las Angeles.2022-07-1315 min
The iHeart SoCal ShowSupporting LGBTQ+ Films At Outfest 2022Aired July 10, 2022: Lisa Foxx talks with Mike Dougherty, Director of Programming of Outfest, who shares how they train, educated and mentor aspiring storytellers in the LGBTQ+ community and how the festival showcases and celebrates that. Buying tickets help support their programs financially and the support from ALL is welcome and much appreciated.2022-07-1316 min
reelprint2022 Outfest LAIn this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) dissect the highly anticipated films playing at 2022 Outfest LA. Then Edward reviews Casting JonBenet, Alexandra Stergiou's recommendation. Finally in today's concluding thought, Edward talks how his podcast is a career.
Time Codes:
1:00 - Outfest LA and 2022 Centerpieces/Gala Films (Anything's Possible, They/Them, Mama Bears)
5:30 - Legacy Film Programs (Nightbreed, Punks)
8:40 - Documentaries (Sirens, Framing Agnes)
10:26 - Edward's Review: Casting JonBenet
13:19 - Festival Favorites (Mars One, Dos Estaciones, Three Headed Beast, It Runs...2022-07-0828 min
The Salisha Show with Salisha ThomasPlaywright and Performer: Roger Q. MasonRoger Q. Mason (Playwright) (they/them) joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas. They were recently touted by The Brooklyn Rail as "quickly becoming one of the most significant playwrights of the decade." Their playwriting has been seen on Broadway at Circle in the Square (Circle Reading Series); Off and Off-Off-Broadway at MCC Theatre with Carnegie Hall, La Mama ETC, New York Theatre Workshop, New Group, The Fire This Time Festival, Dixon Place, American Theatre of Actors, Flea Theatre, and Access Theater; and regionally at McCarter Theatre, Center Theatre Group, Victory Gardens, Chicago Dramatists, Steep The...2022-07-0744 min
Golden Globes Around the WorldDamien NavarroOutfest Executive Director Damien Navarro sat down with HFPA journalist Greet Raemekers to discuss his organization's efforts to lift up voices within the LGBTQIA+ community and how Outfest is working to be more inclusive. They also discuss his history with the organization, how COVID opened up new avenues and routes to diversify participation in Outfest itself, his hopes for the future, and more. 2022-06-2237 min
Comeback with Erica CobbDamien Navarro: Executive Director of OUTFESTDamien S. Navarro was selected by the Board of Outfest (est. 1982), a globally recognized media, arts and entertainment non-profit organization, as Executive Director. This native Angeleno is a graduate of film studies from California State University, Fullerton. In 1998, Damien founded the Los Angeles based award-winning media + technology studio, Brighter (nee Earthbound Media Group), departing after its sale in 2013. Since then, he has been tapped as a c-level executive for several mid-sized corporations as well as consulted for recognized organizations such as the Sundance Institute, The Academy of Motion Pictures and BAFTA. In 2019, he Featured in Out Magazine’s...2022-06-1341 min
Dear Asian Americans151 // Andrew Ahn // Director - Fire IslandAndrew Ahn, Korean American filmmaker, joins Jerry to talk about his latest film, Fire Island, out today on Hulu! Andrew shares about his journey into filmmaking, including how he came out to his parents. Listen in as Andrew and Jerry talk about the importance of sharing the stories that we don't hear often enough and why we do what we do for us and our future generations.Meet Andrew:Andrew Ahn is a Korean-American filmmaker born and raised in Los Angeles. His debut feature film SPA NIGHT will premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in the...2022-06-0343 min
The Tideline - Halifax ExaminerEpisode 76: OutFestIt's been a few years since Halifax had a dedicated queer theatre festival, but that changes April 26 with OutFest. Produced by Page1 Theatre, the event's goal is to "provide a platform for multi-disciplinary artists to create stories that reflect our community, both past and present." Page1's artistic director Isaac Mulè stops by to give an overview of this year's program and chat about the festival's origins in Kitchener ON. Theatre maker Katie Clarke is also on board to dig into Can You Remember How We Got Here, the one-person show they wrote and are starring in (maybe).2022-04-2029 min
Give Her a MicrophoneKirsten Schaffer - CEO Women In FilmWelcome to season two of Give Her A Microphone! We welcome Kirsten Schaffer, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Women In Film, one of the entertainment industry’s leading organizations that advocates for women in the screen industries. The goal for Kirsten and Women In Film is to achieve parity and transform culture. Something that we are consistantly addressing here on the show! We are so happy Kirsten is here! Kirsten has been instrumental in launching ReFrame, an industry-wide initiative to advance inclusivity and gender equity, as well as starting a variety of programs at Women In...2022-03-3126 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestOutfest LA 2021 Highlights Part 3: The Best Families, We're All Going To the World's FairThis week we're closing out season two of The OutCast with the third and final installment of our Highlights from Outfest LA series! Kicking things off, host David Kittredge speaks with writer/director Javier Fuentes-León about his terrific, Buñuelian new film THE BEST FAMILIES, embracing metaphor and blending genres as a means of storytelling, and the importance of confession across all of his work. Then, David sits down with rising independent filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun about her chilling and unforgettable Sundance hit WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR, her fascination with structure in storytelling, and the process of...2021-10-071h 34
The OutCast Presented by OutfestOutfest LA 2021 Highlights Part 2: All Boys Aren't Blue, Boy Culture: The SeriesThis week we're back with Part Two in our finale series highlighting some of our favorite films from the 2021 edition of Outfest Los Angeles! First, host David Kittredge chats with director Nathan Hale Williams about adapting George M. Johnson's memoir into the film ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE, challenging assumptions about being Black and gay, and juggling careers as a filmmaker, published author, and entertainment lawyer. Then, we're joined by BOY CULTURE: THE SERIES creator Q. Allan Brocka and lead actor Darryl Stephens to discuss continuing the story of the hit 2006 gay film into an episodic series, updating its approach...2021-09-301h 14
The OutCast Presented by OutfestOutfest LA 2021 Highlights Part 1: The Sixth Reel, The NoviceWe're closing out this season on the OutCast with a three-part (!) finale to celebrate the 2021 edition of the Outfest Los Angeles film festival by highlighting six terrific films from the program that we love and just can't stop thinking about. In Part One, host David Kittredge kicks things off by chatting with Outfest Director of Festival Programming Mike Dougherty about the state of LGBTQ+ cinema and the practice of throwing a safe and successful in-person film festival amidst pandemic restrictions. Then, he speaks with the iconic Charles Busch, co-director Carl Andress, and cinematographer Jendra Jarnagin about the classic film...2021-09-231h 35
Gal Pals WatchGal Pals Watch See You ThenEpisode 66: See You Then
Hey lovely queers! It's us, Alicia and Sarah! This month, we bought tickets to virtual screenings of some movies at LA's Outfest, and we love virtual screenings because we can "go to" tons of different festivals! This movie is one we saw via Outfest, and it stars Lynn Chen of Saving Face fame, which is tbh 99% of the reason we wanted to see it. This movie takes place over the course of one night (mostly) and involves a lot of ~*dramatic*~ dialogue which sometimes does not work for us, but we love to see a trans w...2021-09-0540 min
THE HOLLYWOOD PODCASTEp. 53 - Javier Fuentes-León "The Best Families"Peruvian writer/director/producer Javier Fuentes-Leon most recently served as the director and executive producer of the first Colombian Netflix original series Wild District telling the story of a guerrilla fighter who moves from the jungle to Bogota after the signing of the Peace Treaty. Now, with his newest film The Best Families, Fuentes-León shares the story of a long-hidden secret which flips generational hierarchies upside down at a huge birthday celebration. Encompassing an important message on Latin American class relations, The Best Families has screened at the Miami Film Festival and the Outfest Los Angeles Film Festival. F...2021-09-0127 min
CiTR -- Queer FMQueerFM Featured Guests : Canadian Thirza Cuthand (Writer/Director) & Norine Braun Vancouver based blues-rock singer-songwriterThirza Cuthand (Writer/Director) Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, has been making short experimental and narrative videos and films about sexuality, madness, Queer identity and love, and Indigeneity, which have screened in festivals and galleries internationally since 1995. She completed her BFA majoring in Film and Video at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2005, and her Masters of Arts in Media Production at X University in 2015. She has written three feature screenplays and does performance art. In 2017 she won the Hnatyshyn Foundation’s REVEAL Indigenous Art Award. She is a Whitney Biennial 2019 artist and is of Plains Cree and Sc...2021-08-241h 59
Thank You for Coming OutEmma Seligman, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Emma Seligman (she/they).
Emma is a Canadian filmmaker. Her first film, Shiva Baby, starring Rachel Sennott, Polly Draper, Dianna Agron, Molly Gordon, Fred Melamed and Danny Deferrari was selected to screen at South by Southwest Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and OutFest LA. It has received numerous accolades, including Best Screenwriting at Outfest LA, Best Narrative Feature at Indie Memphis film festival and was a New York Times Critic’s Pick. It was r...2021-08-191h 04
Queer ChaosEpisode 1: Trans Supernatural! w/ Jonathan Andre Culliton & Marval A. RexOn Episode 1, film & tv writer-director Jonathan Andre Culliton & actor-artist Marval A. Rex, creatives behind the upcoming trans camp comedy-horror tv series Spookable, barrel into the chaos for a conversation. We chat creature features, trans representation in film & tv, Robin's bikini bottoms, Outfest, and more. Also, Queer Chaos introduces Dusty Childers for a segment we like to call Active Cultures!, field reports on the state of culture, art, and other shit. Guest media:https://www.areyouspookable.com/OutfestJonathan Andre Culliton's Instagram @heathandhenshawMarval A. Rex's Instagram @marvalarex2021-08-1754 min
Talk About Gay Sex TAGSPODCASTEP 290 ADVICE FOR HUNG TOP AND DEADBEAT BTMS, INT W/DIR OF GEMMEL & TIM DOCUMENTARY FOR OUTFESTOn a new TAGSPODCAST aka Talk About Gay Sex podcast, Host, Steve V. and Jeremy Ross Lopez are together discussing Gilead's claim that 2 of their HIV DRUG (PrEP) were tampered with...Plus advice for a Hung Top who keeps meeting deadbeat lazy bottoms. We also hear back from a listener who incorporated our dating advice...And, listen to our interview with Michiel Thomas of the new Outfest documentary, "Gemmel & Tim" the victims of Ed Buck giving them meth and overdosing. Follow us @tagspodcast on IG or ask for advice. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talk-about-gay-sex-tagspodcast/ex...2021-08-1742 min
We Know WehoLady Buds Director CJ RussoThis week's episode features long-time West Hollywood resident, CJ Russo, who is a director, producer and writer of documentary films. She is no stranger to the film festival arena, with six short films playing at Outfest over the years, and winning an award for the Best Documentary Short with her film "Straight Down the Aisle" - confessions of lesbian bridesmaids. CJ's most recent project, Lady Buds, is her first feature documentary film that is making an appearance at Outfest 2021 (Los Angeles' LGBTQ Film Festival) before it lights the worldwide film festival circuit on fire.
"Lady Buds is a fe...2021-08-1242 minTHE HOLLYWOOD PODCASTEp. 44 - Damien S. Navarro on the 2021 Outfest Los Angeles Film FestivalDamien S. Navarro is the executive director of Outfest, the world's leading organization that promotes equality by creating, sharing and protecting LGBT stories on the screen. Outfest builds community by connecting diverse populations to discover, discuss and celebrate stories of LGBT lives. For nearly four decades, Outfest has showcased thousands of films from around the world, educated and mentored hundreds of emerging filmmakers, and protected more than 40,000 LGBT films and videos.
This year's 10-day long Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival kick's off on August 13th with their Opening Night Gala featuring the Amazon Studios film Everybody's T...2021-08-0628 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestYen TanFilmmaking and friendship set the tone this week as Independent Spirit Award-nominated writer/director Yen Tan (1985, Pit Stop) joins host and real-life pal David Kittredge to discuss his life, career, and filmmaking influences. From first seeing Thelma and Louise at age 16 in his native Malaysia to premiering a feature at the Sundance Film Festival twenty years later, Tan's life in film owes as much to his own tender artistry and graphic design background as it does his reverence for the stories of gay men and the worlds around them. With two modern LGBTQ+ classics already created - one fostered w...2021-07-221h 00
The OutCast Presented by OutfestJoshua SafranIn honor of Gossip Girl's return on HBO Max, creator/showrunner Joshua Safran chats from the New York set with host David Kittredge about his eclectic and accomplished career - and, of course, upper-class high school elites, depicting bathhouse culture onscreen, and the young and queer cast populating this exciting new sequel series. Tracing his time in the industry through development deals and Hollywood script doctoring to executive producing Smash and creating shows like Quantico on ABC and Soundtrack on Netflix, Safran’s insight into the creative business of television makes this a must-listen for entertainment aficionados.2021-07-151h 04
Philadelphia Community PodcastWhat's Going On: Analysis of Cosby Case, The Demise of Philly Pride Presents, GangstagrassThe organization that produced Philly’s Pride Parade and Outfest shut down suddenly amid charges of transphobia and lack of diversity in its leadership. A new coalition has formed to create programming that is both diverse and inclusive. I speak with activist Abdul-Aliy Muhammad, from the Black and Brown about the issues leading up to Philly Pride Presents’ implosion and plans for a reimagined Outfest. Twitter @MxAbdulAliyInstagram. @mxabdulaliyPhilly is representing on America’s Got Talent. I spoke to R-Son – The Voice of Reason, who is part of Gangstagrass – a band that thrillingly combines blue grass and...2021-07-0130 minPhiladelphia Community PodcastInsight Pt. 2: Analysis of Cosby Case, The Demise of Philly Pride Presents, GangstagrassThe organization that produced Philly’s Pride Parade and Outfest shut down suddenly amid charges of transphobia and lack of diversity in its leadership. A new coalition has formed to create programming that is both diverse and inclusive. I speak with activist Abdul-Aliy Muhammad, from the Black and Brown about the issues leading up to Philly Pride Presents’ implosion and plans for a reimagined Outfest. Twitter @MxAbdulAliyInstagram. @mxabdulaliyPhilly is representing on America’s Got Talent. I spoke to R-Son – The Voice of Reason, who is part of Gangstagrass – a band that thrillingly combines blue grass and...2021-07-0130 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestIsabel SandovalWhat happens to your career after the low budget feature you directed, wrote, produced, edited and starred in is picked up by Ava DuVernay's distribution company, lands a Netflix deal and gets an Independent Spirit Award nomination? This week, award-winning filmmaker Isabel Sandoval talks with host David Kittredge about her breakout indie hit Lingua Franca as well as her acclaimed films Señorita and Apparition, her short form work for the brand Miu Miu, her fascination with power dynamics in cinema (and having Jane Fonda in Klute as an inspiration), and her own personal journey as an artist. Sandoval went from e...2021-06-2456 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestCheryl DunyeThis week on The OutCast Presented by Outfest, we celebrate the incredible work of New Queer Cinema filmmaking giant Cheryl Dunye as she joins host David Kittredge to explore her entire career, from her early short films all the way to her recent episodic work on series like Lovecraft Country. With her groundbreaking hit The Watermelon Woman, Dunye became the first out Black lesbian to direct a feature film, and created a classic of independent American cinema - but fans of the movie might be surprised to discover her own personal history around working in a Philadelphia video store...2021-06-171h 15
The OutCast Presented by OutfestChanging the Game: Michael Barnett, Alex Schmider, & Mack BeggsThe team behind the Outfest Los Angeles award-winning Hulu documentary Changing the Game (Director Michael Barnett, Producer Alex Schmider, and champion wrestler Mack Beggs) joins host David Kittredge to discuss the film and how it tells the story of transgender youth athletes in the United States. Barnett talks about the high bar of cinematically framing the subjects as heroes within their own stories, Schmider discusses how visibility for the trans community differs vitally from those of LGB experience, and Beggs digs into his life since the film was made, including his recent move into trans activism and speaking to au...2021-06-101h 13
The OutCast Presented by OutfestPose: Steven Canals, Mj Rodriguez, & Billy PorterThe category is POSE on the first episode of season two of The OutCast Presented By Outfest! Host David Kittredge welcomes creator Steven Canals and stars Mj Rodriguez and Billy Porter to chat about their work in making the groundbreaking series in advance of the series finale on FX. Steven recounts the 166 meetings it took before getting a green light, while Mj takes us back to her first audition for the role of Blanca and which Rihanna song she was listening to when she found out she got the part, and Billy shares his thoughts on dreaming the impossible...2021-06-0339 min
Lead With Your Brand!™S2E11 - The Entertainment Industry Changemaker : Executive Director, Kirsten SchafferWelcome to WOMEN ON BRAND!
We are thrilled to be showcasing some of the amazing women who are shaping culture and transforming their industries. In celebration of Women’s History Month continues, we are showcasing amazing leaders - all who happen to be women, and who continue to have an impact in their industry and on the world. In addition, you can check out some incredible shows from Season 1 at www.LeadWithYourBrand.com/women with a number of our favorite female voices from the podcast.
So, to all of the women who lead with their br...2021-03-1636 min
Open-Door PlayhouseTHEATER 7: The Peace of HomeSend us a textABOUT: An interracial couple in quarantine seeks peace but is forced to deal with the racial reckoning that surrounds them.WRITER: Mildred Inez Lewis Mildred Inez Lewis writes and directs for film, theater and new media. A member of the Dramatists Guild, she belongs to the Antaeus, Company of Angels, Ensemble Studio Theatre-Los Angeles and Playground-LA playwriting groups.Recent productions include Submerged for Actors Circle Ensemble; How's the Store? at Company of Angels; Acknowledge for Playground-LA; My Body, An Offering for Detroit's Black...2020-10-2107 min
Let's Have A Kiki - With MovieBitchesEp.9 - Ep 9: OutFest 20202020 has been a wild year - since COVID has prevented in-person film festivals, this year we covered OutFest LA digitally through their OutFest NOW app. In this episode Andrew tells Avaryl (and you) about the highlights from the festival. Make sure to check our Instagram for more coverage!2020-10-1730 min
Moments of Clarity with Tiffany - The Show and Podcast Episodes from April 24 to October 16, 2020 - Building Beyond MeStaying Creative in Hollywood while coping with pandemic, LGBTQ ️ lifestyles, and keeping faith in in yourself with guest Drew DroegeFull episode notes at www.mocwithtiffany.com/drewdDrew Droege, Writer / Actor / Playwright joined Tiffany for an amazing Moments of Clarity show! His work on movies, TV, projects, and podcasts is impressive! He has written for Netflix’s “Big Mouth” and their upcoming show “AJ and the Queen,” starring RuPaul. His most recent tv/film acting credits include “El Tonto,” Search Party,” “Teachers,” “Heathers,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Drunk History,” “Life in Pieces,” and “Now Apocalypse.” He received the Outstanding Performance award at Outfest Los Angeles in 2018 for his work in the BroadwayHD capture of “Bright Colors and Bold Pattern.” And you can check out his mos...2020-10-1652 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestPart 2: Two Eyes, P.S. Burn this Letter Please & DramaramaIt’s part two of the OutCast’s season finale and we’re highlighting three more films from the 2020 Outfest LA Festival! First, host David Kittredge chats with writer/director Travis Fine & star Kate Bornstein about their beautiful triptych TWO EYES, which tells three interweaving stories spanning centuries across the American West. Then, writer/directors Michael Seligman & Jennifer Tiexiera and producer Craig Olsen talk about how finding a trove of letters lead to P.S. BURN THIS LETTER PLEASE, their wonderful documentary about the lives of fabulous queens in pre-Stonewall New York. And then, writer/director Jonathan Wysocki and star N...2020-10-131h 20
The OutCast Presented by OutfestOutfest LA 2020 Highlights Part 1: Tahara & CowboysIt’s the OutCast’s first season finale! We’re highlighting five 2020 Outfest LA Festival films and it’s so big, it’s two parts! In part one, host David Kittredge chats with Outfest Executive Director Damien Navarro and Director of Programming Mike Dougherty about the challenges and triumphs of this year’s festival. Then, director Olivia Peace and star Madeline Grey DeFreece chat about their fun and funny coming-of-age feature TAHARA, and writer/director Anna Kerrigan and trans actor Sasha Knight talk about shooting in Montana with their powerful father-and-trans-son-on-the-lam crowd-pleaser COWBOYS. Next week in part 2, David talks to the teams...2020-10-0657 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestTune in next week for the Season 1 finaleThe OutCast presented by Outfest is taking this week off to finish producing the big season one finale next week, highlighting some of the best films from Outfest Los Angeles Film Festival 2020. That episode will feature filmmakers from TAHARA, COWBOYS, TWO EYES, P.S. BURN THIS LETTER PLEASE and DRAMARAMA. Tune in next week!2020-09-2900 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestJamie BabbitBuilding a successful career as a director in the industry is tough— but to do it as a woman when almost all working directors were men? That’s a triumph. Host David Kittredge delves deep with trailblazing director Jamie Babbit, from her start working on set with David Fincher to her LGBT classic But I’m A Cheerleader, through her impressive career directing episodes of Nip/Tuck, Gilmore Girls, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The L Word, Girls, Looking, Silicon Valley, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Russian Doll, among many others. Being a pioneer is never easy, but Jamie’s...2020-09-221h 25
The OutCast Presented by OutfestH.P. MendozaIt’s all about indie filmmaking this week on the OutCast Presented by Outfest! Host David Kittredge catches up with his friend, filmmaker, actor and musician H.P. Mendoza, about why being a tech nerd can help you shoot indie movies for incredibly low budgets, how being an introvert can boost productivity, how to navigate a successful relationship with another creative, and why a love of movies like SHOWGIRLS and THE ROOM is crucial to being a filmmaker.2020-09-151h 12
The OutCast Presented by OutfestChristine VachonWe’re going back to our indie film roots this week on The OutCast Presented By Outfest, when host David Kittredge talks with one of the most acclaimed producers of the past few decades, Christine Vachon. From her start working on the set of PARTING GLANCES to shepherding iconic movies of the New Queer Cinema, to founding her company Killer Films and its celebrated films including POISON, BOYS DON’T CRY, VELVET GOLDMINE and HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Christine talks about the radical shifts how content is created, how living through the AIDS crisis inspired her and other arti...2020-09-081h 02
The OutCast Presented by OutfestLaverne Cox, Sam Feder and Amy ScholderTake a trip through the celluloid closet of trans visibility with host David Kittredge as he chats with the filmmakers behind the acclaimed documentary DISCLOSURE: director Sam Feder, producer Amy Scholder and executive producer Laverne Cox. From the years of outreach, fundraising, shooting and editing to the joy of seeing the film premiere to ecstatic reviews at Sundance, to the heartbreak of the pandemic impeding its festival run and the film’s release on Netflix, the filmmakers candidly discuss what it took to make this landmark documentary both personally and professionally, as well as the importance of trans visibility, ma...2020-09-011h 12
The OutCast Presented by OutfestMichael Mayer, Christian Borle & Jonathan GroffIt’s all about theater on this episode of The OutCast Presented by Outfest, when host David Kittredge has an in-depth chat with acclaimed director Michael Mayer and actors Christian Borle and Jonathan Groff about their 2020 production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Mayer’s SPRING AWAKENING and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Borle’s roles from FALSETTOS to the TV show SMASH, and Groff’s roles from FROZEN to HAMILTON— and why they all love working together so much. From the future of theater post-pandemic, to the very specific patch Groff had to wear for a sex scene in the TV series LOO...2020-08-2558 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestJeffrey SchwarzOn the latest episode of The OutCast Presented by Outfest, host David Kittredge chats with Outfest alumnus and award-winning producer/director Jeffrey Schwarz (VITO, I AM DIVINE, THE FABULOUS ALLAN CARR, TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL and many others) about his passion for documentary filmmaking, how he chooses his projects, and the “best night of his life” at the 30th anniversary of Outfest Los Angeles. Listen now!2020-08-181h 13
Movie Menu PodcastsMovie Menu Interviews: Cast & Crew of CONSENTMovie Menu Interviews Episode #31: Cast & Crew of the short film "CONSENT" Hosted by Dan "The Man" Muñoz Directed & Written by Andrew Cervantes (@glitteringandy) Starring: Brandon English ( @brandonuniverse) César Carmona (@theatergeekc) Wardrobe & Boom: Manee Leija (@Maneeleija) Cinematographer & Editor: Dan "The Man" Muñoz Purchase your tickets to Outfest at www.outfest.org https://www.facebook.com/Amorososmedia Please visit us: www.moviemenupodcasts.com www.Facebook.com/moviemenupodcasts www.Instagram.com/mov...2020-08-1700 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestWe're Here - Bob The Drag Queen, Shangela, and Eureka O’HaraOn the latest episode from the OutCast-- host David Kittredge kikis with drag superstars Bob The Drag Queen, Shangela, and Eureka O’Hara about their HBO Original Series We’re Here. The fabulous trio spills the tea about their favorite moments during filming, how they support queens of color during these challenging times, and their plans to return to the stage in the ‘new normal’.2020-08-1148 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestJohn Cameron Mitchell, Bryan Weller & Brian KatesWhat do punk rock, aliens and 70s London have in common? Take out your wig in a box and listen to the latest episode of The OutCast Presented by Outfest as David Kittredge is joined by award-winning actor, writer, director and musician John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), co-composer Bryan Weller (How to Talk to Girls at Parties), and editor Brian Kates (We The Animals, Shortbus) as they discuss “Anthem: Homunculus,” their epic six-hour, 10-episode musical podcast. The trio shares their process in creating this ground-breaking rock musical, how Mitchell’s life inspired the story and the unprec...2020-08-0559 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestFrom Zero to I Love YouHost David Kittredge chats with the filmmakers behind the 2019 Outfest Los Angeles film From Zero to I Love You: writer/director Doug Spearman; stars Darryl Stephens, Scott Bailey and Keili Lefkovitz; and producer Alan Koenigsberg. They cover everything from the tenacity needed to make independent films, to issues of race, to how Doug and Darryl have evolved as artists since starring in the groundbreaking series Noah’s Arc.2020-07-281h 24
The OutCast Presented by OutfestRachel MasonPerformance artist, musician, and director Rachel Mason and her brother Josh Mason join David to talk about the acclaimed documentary on Netflix, Circus of Books.2020-07-2150 minThe OutCast Presented by OutfestWelcome to The OutCast Presented by OutfestThought-provoking, outrageously entertaining and diverse perspectives on entertainment and the rapidly changing cultural landscape, featuring leading LGBTQIA+ creators and performers2020-07-1702 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestJim Fall and Miss Coco PeruIt's all Trick and plenty of treats in our second episode of the OutCast Presented by Outfest! In this episode, host David Kittredge speaks with Trick director Jim Fall and Drag Superstar Coco Peru about the 1999 gay rom-com classic as well as plans for the sequel.2020-07-1753 min
The OutCast Presented by OutfestJustin SimienHost David Kittredge welcomes award-winning writer-director Justin Simien (Dear White People, Bad Hair) to discuss his career as a trailblazing Black creative in Hollywood, balancing satire with heart, and how tackling racism across his film and television work has been "not so much prescient as it was a part of the present." Simien shares insight into how he has made space for himself as a Black gay man in the culture at-large, filming the first season of Dear White People against the shadow of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and how Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon helped to shape his sense o...2020-07-161h 00
Pink Among MenEP. 43: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION with RAIN VALDEZ, actress, filmmaker and creator of RAZOR TONGUEBack from our isolated mini summer vacay and so excited for you to get to know this week's guest! This week we are joined by, RAIN VALDEZ, an actress, an award winning filmmaker and an out and proud transgender woman. Rain is also the founder of ActNOW, the first and only acting class in Los Angeles prioritizing a safe space for LGBTQIA actors and teaches beyond the binary. Rain got her start playing ‘Coco’ in season 2 of TV Land’s Lopez and doubling in Amazon's Transparent as Miss Van Nuys on screen and a producer behind...2020-07-151h 05
Wild GooseMama Bears feat. Ray Waters and Daresha KyiClick here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Enjoy an interview with Daresha Kyi, the award-winning visionary who writes, produces, and directs for film and television. Daresha's next project due for release next year is called Mama Bears. Mama Bears is a feature-length documentary that explores the many ways in which the lives of conservative, Christian mothers are impacted and utterly transformed when they decide to affirm and advocate on behalf of their LGBTQ children. Most recently Daresha co-directed and co-produced her first feature documentary, Chavela, with Emmy nominated filmmaker Catherine G...2020-06-2330 min
Syxx Sense MediaNicole Maines Talks 'Bit' and Transgender RepresentationWriter/director Brad Michael Elmore and Supergirl's Nicole Maines have managed to reinvigorate the vampire genre by injecting a sociopolitical twist on the mythic monsters. Bit, a tale of a runaway transwoman who encounters a group of ideologically strict lady vampires is no fluffy romantic romp with sparkles and six-pack abs. This is a power fantasy and an important step for representation in the horror genre. Check out our interview with Mr. Elmore and Ms. Maines below! Bit will be at both Outfest in L.A. on the 26th and next month at Popcorn Frights in Fort Lauderdale, Florida...2020-06-1619 min
Soberpreneur with Kelsey MoreiraPandemic Self-Care with Patrick BozarthSPECIAL SERIES: MENTAL HEALHT AWARENESS MONTH
In today’s episode, you’ll get to meet Patrick - executive director of an awesome mental health nonprofit. He lays down the tips for staying grounded through tough times, sheds light on life as a therapist, and even gives some serriiiously solid advice useful to diffuse arguments in relationships at work and home.
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Patrick Bozarth serves as the Executive Director of Community Counseling Center, and is also a mental health and substance use treatment counselor. Patrick earned a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University, Los Angele...2020-05-1542 min
Sista Brunch1st AC Jenise Whitehead, "I'm unapologetic about who I am."Jenise Whitehead is a digital utility and film loader. If you don’t know what that is, you’ll find out all about it on this episode. She learned her trade through Panavision’s two year program in 2016 and has worked on several shows since, including “Insecure” on HBO and the Netflix show “Gentefied”.
She’s a talented musician and actually studied Spanish in college. She didn’t think about working in Hollywood until she went to the OutFest of Los Angeles, where she heard about a program called “Outfest Outset.” She applied to the program, got in and co-directed a movie, called “Gideo...2020-04-2125 min
TamarindoBonus Episode: Tanya Saracho on Tamarindo!We are dropping this gem in your feed during our holiday break because we could not wait to share our fabulous conversation with Tanya Saracho! Tanya is a playwright and television writer who currently serves as creator, showrunner, and executive producer of the critically-acclaimed series “Vida” on Starz. Named one of “TV Scribes to Watch” by Variety in 2018, Tanya most recently received the Rising Star award at the Outfest Legacy Awards. “Vida” won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, the series also won the Audience Award at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival, and made its season two premiere as an Offici...2019-12-1331 min
MELANIN RICH CONVORed Cup Confessions, Queer Outta Philly, & Outfest 2019Fame of Lezcronymz/Queer Outta Philly Owner & Coordinator Co-Hosts alongside Host Mahogany Major to discuss the aftermath of Outfest weekend through our individual & collective experiences over the weekend!
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DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyFilmmaker-Actor Mike Doyle ("Sell By"): "I'm Holding the Door for You and Your Emmy"Dennis borrows his pal Danny's West Hollywood apartment so he can interview writer-director-actor Mike Doyle about his new ensemble comedy Sell By, which screened at Outfest in L.A. He talks about where the original inspiration came from, how he found his actors, why it was important to him to hire out gay actors Scott Evans and Augustus Prew to play the central gay couple and how he got to shoot on the Highline in NYC for free. He talks about getting killed off on Law and Order SVU after being on the show for six years, being a "p...2019-07-301h 15
IMRU RadioHonest Tea, Red Carpet interview with "Gay Chorus Deep South" cast and crew with Vash Boddie, Mark Patton (Scream, Queen: My Nightmare on Elm Street) talks to Abby Dees and Wenzel Jones (190722)In this episode, Abby Dees and Wenzel Jones discuss getting accurate news from Samantha Bee; Human Rights issues including how LGBTQI people are affected by the newest U.S. Asylum policy forcing asylum seekers to apply for refugee status in the countries they pass through or be ineligible for asylum in the U.S.; Safe Third Country policy agreements; the right to apply for asylum; Corruption along the immigration process; the unwritten U.S. Policy that LGBTQI people are exempt from the “Remain in Mexico” policy; the need for translators at the borders; the Commission on Unalienable Rights and its...2019-07-2354 min
Sidebar with John DuranSidebar With John DuranOn Todays Show! Mike Dougherty, a programming director for Outfest joins us in studio. We discuss the film festival, its history, and highlights for 2019! Rita Gonzales, who has had 30 years of radio LGBT broadcasting experience will join us to talk about the changes over the years. Del Shores joins us in studio. He is an author, playwright, director, and creator of various LGBT movies/television including Sordid Lives and Queer as Folk. Mat Hayes will also be joining Del as we talk about reparative therapy and how his life changed.2019-07-191h 02IMRU RadioOUTFEST Special! Wenzel Jones and Vash Boddie host Mike Dougherty (Dir. Fest. Programming), Doug Spearman (Dir. From Zero to I Love You), Rachel Mason (Dir. Circus of Books), and more! (190715)In this episode, Vash Boddie and Wenzel Jones celebrate OUTFEST Los Angeles, 2019 with a show dedicated to OUTFEST Los Angeles, 2019!!!
In this episode, it’s all OUTFEST Los Angeles!
...Mike Dougherty (Director Festival Programming) talks about his journey to OUTFEST 2019 and anticipated happenings at the Film Festival
...Doug Spearman (Director) shares personal moments about his most recent feature film, the semi-autobiographical “From Zero to I Love You”
...Rachel Mason (Director) takes us into the ground-breaking, life-altering, criminal, loving, yet very ordinary world that was “Circus of Books”
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Screen DraftsQUEER ROMANCE (with Mike Dougherty & Daniel Crooke)Mike Dougherty (Outfest director of festival programming) and Daniel Crooke (Outfest programming coordinator, the "movies imo." podcast) draft the seven best Queer Romances of all-time! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2019-07-162h 21
This Is Happening!Episode 76: Kit Williamson and John HalbachCheck out a brand new episode of This Is Happening! Eric Morris and special guest cohost Georgie Leahy sit down in NYC with the charming and talented Kit Williamson and John Halbach of the popular and provocative web series EASTSIDERS which is about to launch its 4th season. Created by Williamson, who wrote and directed the first 3 seasons, and produced by and starring Williamson and Halbach, EASTSIDERS takes an honest look at queer relationships through the lens of a group of friends in Silverlake, on the east side of Los Angeles. Williamson, Halbach and their cast don't hold back in...2019-07-1340 min
Another Day, Another PodcastEpisode 151: Outfest Columbia, SC Saturday, June 1, 2019 Episode 151: Outfest Columbia, SC Saturday, June 1, 2019
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The Todd Donald Show16. Emily SchooleyEmily Schooley is a performer and a creative force to be reckoned with. I had the fortune of meeting both her and Erika Reesor through Isaac Mulé (Page 1 Entertainment) when recording a podcast with them last year to promote their feature in OutFest 2018. Upon finishing that record I was so struck by how interesting and well-spoken they both were that I couldn’t resist inviting both back on again some day, if only just to chat about art and menutia.
Here is Emily once again, having driven in from Toronto to Waterloo for coffee and splitting the ato...2019-01-2841 min
Category Is...Episode 104 - A "Bag" is a MustAfter a humid afternoon at OutFest, Justin & Maurice have a cocktail and get into the details of Justin's recent speed dating experience.
Categories all lead back to a common theme: The Bag! And Maurice has a revelation that #NickiStoppedMyBooks
In another heated "I Said What I Said" segment, the hosts discuss allyship, blended families, (and homewreckers). Stay tuned for an inspirational 10s Across the Board!
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