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Steven DeVois
The House Of Mark Di Meo (House Essentials | Volume 2)
Mark Di Meo Is Back Again With A Selection Of Deep & Progressive Touched House Tunes. Produced Or Remixed By The LA Based DJ, Producer, Remixer And Label CEO. Finest House… Mixed & Selected By Steven DeVois. Thanks For Listening. If You Like What You Hear, Please Listen To My Other Available Mixes And THANK YOU For Your Likes, Comments, Sharing And For Subscribing! You Can Follow Me On: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevendevois SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/steven_devois MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/steven_devois/ Hearthis.at: https://hearthis.at/steven-devois/ Podomatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/devoismusic Instagram: ht...
2026-04-23
1h 51
Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan
Sins of my Father: Growing up with America’s Most Dangerous White Supremacist with Kelvin Pierce
Neo-Nazi sentiment has seen a recent resurgence globally, fueled by political polarization, economic disparities, and social grievances. The internet and social media have played a significant role in spreading extremist propaganda, while some politicians' normalization of hate speech has emboldened these groups. Combating this rise requires a multifaceted approach, including education, countering online extremism, promoting social cohesion, and addressing underlying grievances. My guest for this episode of The Influence Continuum was Kelvin Pierce, author of the memoir Sins of my Father: Growing up with America's Most Dangerous White Supremacist. His father, Dr. William Pierce, was a notorious...
2025-12-29
58 min
Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast
Episode 43: City of Suffolk, VA Department of Fire & Rescue – Enforcer™ Dry-Side Tanker
Send us Fan MailNeed to move big water? Check out the City of Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue’s Enforcer™ Dry-Side Tanker. 💦🔥🚒In our latest episode of the Pierce™ Dispatch Podcast, Battalion Chief Steven Johnson shares his department’s latest tanker procurement and the operational edge it provides. Covering over 430 square miles in Suffolk, Virginia, their department requires industry-leading apparatus to best serve their community. With a 3,000 gallon water tank, this custom dry-side tanker is ready for all responses. The firefighter operating this unit will be able to independently manage water transport, retrieval and distribution....
2025-11-07
09 min
1000 Crazy Questions
The Future Is Clowning w/Steven Morgan
(Red Band)- Are you willing to lose your family or your friends first because of something you must do?? Comedian, Musician, and Improvisor Steven Morgan bats back some of the battiest questions the internet has to offer. Join us as we discuss what it means to be considerate towards your friend's health, how to strike up meaningful conversations with the people around you, and what moral actions may lose you that seat in the good place. What animal are you wearing as a hat? Which celebrity is what drink? Is everyone going to know about your love...
2025-05-02
1h 00
1000 Crazy Questions
The Future Is Clowning w/Steven Morgan
(Red Band)- Are you willing to lose your family or your friends first because of something you must do?? Comedian, Musician, and Improvisor Steven Morgan bats back some of the battiest questions the internet has to offer. Join us as we discuss what it means to be considerate towards your friend's health, how to strike up meaningful conversations with the people around you, and what moral actions may lose you that seat in the good place. What animal are you wearing as a hat? Which celebrity is what drink? Is everyone going to know about your love...
2025-05-02
1h 00
DigitalHealth InvestorTalk Show
How Employers Are Advancing Mental Health witih Steven Wardell, Jarred Bressner, and Pierce Crowley
Americans face a mental health crisis made worse by COVID stress and lockdowns. Will tech ride to the rescue of employers?The mental health crisis has never been greater with growing demand, strained care resources, and a growing problem of junk care -- and employers are looking for answers.In this show we'll cover:The crisis of supply and demand for mental health careNovel solutions for employers enabled by techWhat's working now and what does the future holdAnd we'll answer your questions.Jarred Bressner...
2025-03-03
1h 22
The Grim and Bloody Podcast
Steven Pierce - Writer and Director of Herd
Greetings horror fans! Today we're joined by Steven Pierce, writer and director of Herd, now streaming on Shudder and AMC+. We talk about what went into the zombie outbreak horror film which premiered at the illustrious Frightfest in 2023, the UK's largest genre festival. Herd has enough chills and spills for the masses and we do our best to highlight the practical effects which are a standout.
2024-08-06
36 min
Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking
Shooting A Micro-Budget ACTION Feature With Writer / Director Steven Pierce
In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Steven Pierce to talk all about his latest feature film Herd.The film follows a woman that ends up trapped between a zombie outbreak and warring militia groups while trying to outrun her past. An ambitious concept for a micro-budget, making the execution of it all that much more impressive.Throughout the episode Steven and I speak about his new film at length. We cover his tactics for shooting action sequences on a budget, how he covered 20+ locations, the process of editing his own film, and much more.
2024-02-24
43 min
RizzoCast
RizzoCast E163: University of Nevada, Reno Infielder Jesse Pierce
In episode 163 of RizzoCast, we are joined by University of Nevada, Reno infielder Jesse Pierce! We discuss the beginning of the college season, improvements this offseason, taking on a leadership position, going from D1 to JUCO, participating in showcases, almost quitting the game, re-growing his passion, playing for Jake McKinley and more! Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
2024-02-15
50 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
"The Muppet Christmas Carol" | with guest James Allerdyce
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.As the snow blankets the streets and the scent of mulled wine fills the air, we can't help but feel the warmth of holiday nostalgia—especially when it comes to the timeless classic, "The Muppet Christmas Carol." This episode is a toast to that festive magic, with a special spotlight on the film's endearing blend of Charles Dickens's prose and the Muppets' signature humor. Hosts Steven Pierce and Matt...
2023-12-21
1h 17
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
A 2000+ Theatrical Screen release for "The Shift" featuring Brock Heasley and Ken Carpenter
Send us a textWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.In today's episode we speak with Director Brock Heasley and Producer Ken Carpenter, the filmmaking team behind "The Shift". With well over 2000 screens in their theatrical release, James Allerdyce takes us through the process of making this "faith adjacent" film from Angel Studios.IFG is created by Framework Productions, produced and hosted by Steven Pierce, James Allerdyce, and Matt Mundy. The music is by Glass Boy. Find his music on freemusicarchive.org.And be sure to check out o...
2023-12-12
37 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How To Resurrect an Icon of Sexuality and Gender | The Disappearance of Shere Hite
Send us a textWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.In today's episode we dive right into a genre centrally important to so many independent filmmakers, documentary. Hosts James Allerdyce and Matt Mundy get to sit down with acclaimed director and producer Nicole Newnham and her latest film The Disappearance of Shere Hite. We are specifically looking into the techniques and artistry of creating a cohesive and compelling storyline exploring the life of an impactful author-celebrity who in recent years has seemingly just disappeared.Using interviews from fellow activists, friends, romantic...
2023-12-05
54 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
Steel Magnolias | with guest Tom Hodges (Steel Magnolias, Heavyweights, Shoot the Moon)
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Hop aboard the steel train as hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy journey back to the film set of the unforgettable "Steel Magnolias." With actor Tom Hodges as our guide, we peel back the curtain to reveal the camaraderie, challenges, and triumphs that made filming this dialogue-rich movie an unforgettable experience. We'll explore the intricacies of working with Robert Harling as well as the genius behind the script, and ch...
2023-11-28
1h 05
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
Next Movie Announcement & Happy Thanksgiving!
We have a great family film for this holiday week and TWO very special guests for the episode next week.So grab some leftovers and turn on STEEL MAGNOLIAS!The full episode drops Tuesday 11/28/23!Happy Hour Flix | Movies You Love
2023-11-21
01 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
The NeverEnding Story | with guest James Allerdyce (HERD, Buke & Gase, Top Photographer)
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Today we jump back to one what is quickly becoming one of our favorite years to review movies, 1984....with movies such as the top-grossers Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Karate Kid, Police Academy, Footloose, Beverly Hill Cop, Star Trek III, as well as The Terminator, Amadeus, Nightmare on Elm Street, This is Spinal Tap, Starman, and two we've talked about before, Gremlins and the Last Starfighter, T...
2023-11-14
1h 24
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
Night of the Creeps | with guest Drew Droege (Bob's Burgers, Key & Peele, Hot in Cleveland)
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Get ready for a delightful trip down memory lane of "magical trash" as we welcome our delightful and hilarious friend Drew Droege to our podcast! We'll be reminiscing about the cult classic horror flick Night of the Creeps from 1986. Brace yourself for a chat that's as nostalgic as it is humorous, complete with discussions about Drew's own witty podcast, Minor Revelations....
2023-10-31
1h 06
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How Independent Films Can Catch Fire with Ratings & Reviews | The Action/Horror Film HERD
Send us a textWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.In today's episode we dive right into one of the later challenges along the filmmaking journey - getting your film in front of your potential audience. How to actually break through with ratings and reviews in key places.The landscape is always changing and tomorrow it may be different. In the meantime, these particular algorithms on streaming platforms hold a lot of sway as to what movies actually get "shelf space" in their store.With this in mind, we here at...
2023-10-24
07 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | with guest Timothy V Murphy (Sons of Anarchy, Snowpiercer, National Treasure 2)
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Have you ever pondered over the deeper meanings and cultural impact of the 1975 classic movie, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'? Join hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy as we dissect this cinematic tour de force, alongside our esteemed guest, renowned actor Timothy V Murphy. Timothy's breadth of experience and unique insights are a boon to our exploration of this film's many layers...
2023-10-17
1h 06
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
HERD U.S. Premiere & Creating The Captivating Key Art with Eric Vasquez
Send us a textFinding that visual anchor, the shorthand to an audience's memory for your film. This is just part of the importance as well as the difficulty of Key Art.How does it work, what is the relationship with the artist like? Or maybe you want to become a Key Artist yourself and wonder what a functional workflow should be? These are just some of the things covered in today's episode with designer Eric Vasquez. Eric was also the Key Artist for our feature film, HERD, which we talk about as well. Being a...
2023-10-10
52 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
A League of Their Own | with guests Ellen Adair & Eric Gilde (Take Me In To The Ballgame)
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.In today's episode, hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy sit down with the special guests, baseball movie experts, not to mention baseball-analytics duo-gurus, Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde.Get ready to step back in time to the glorious movies of 1992, bringing it home to for a unique...
2023-10-03
1h 06
Silver Table Podcast
Need assistance with travel or companionship care? Meet Steven "The Professional Son"!
Looking for help with travel to and from anywhere? On this episode of Silver Table, meet Steven Lamantini Owner of Lion's Share Family Services. Steven shares with us how he goes above and beyond in providing top notch care and support. Steven has been providing concierge based companionship, friendship, and assistance to all types of families for many years. For more information or to schedule a FREE Consultation, Call Steven at 860-836-6531 or visit his website at www.LionsShareFamilyServices.com
2023-10-01
16 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Film Distribution | Malcolm Ingram's 30+ Year's Tales of Independent Filmmaking
Send us a textWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's GuideThe navigation of film distribution can be one of the more difficult parts of the filmmaker's process. From understanding deal memos, aligning expectations, to simply getting something you've undoubtedly spent so much time and effort on in front of, and sometimes literally in the hands of, your intended audience.These are just some of the things covered in today's valuable and personal episode with guest Malcolm Ingram - an acclaimed and decorated filmmaker and documentarian, as well as an ambassador of the...
2023-09-26
55 min
Break Free Podcast with Liam Pierce
Bonus Episode 2: Steven L. Burch
Steven has made leaps and bounds in his journey to break free, but it wasn't an easy path. Tune in and listen to his amazing story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakfreepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakfreepodcast/support
2023-09-25
27 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
FULL METAL JACKET | with guest Dean Imperial (Godfather of Harlem, Hammerhead, Imposters)
Welcome to an episode that takes you behind the scenes of the classic 1987 film, Full Metal Jacket. Hosts Steven Pierce, Matt Mundy, and writer Dean Imperial explore Stanley Kubrick's audacious masterpiece, from the profound impact of the opening scene to the painstaking detail that went into the film's production. Along the way, we also share a personal intoxicating delight - a special cocktail mixed by one of our favorite mixologists, friend of the pod, Chadwick Sutton. He affectionately calls this play on the Mexican firing squad the "Jelly Donut", served to you by our friends at ...
2023-09-19
1h 18
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
Special Episode: Andrew Fleming, Director & Co-Writer, 'The Craft'
We have a real treat for you today, film aficionados! hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy sat down with Andrew Fleming, the visionary mind behind the iconic 90's movie, The Craft. Let him take you on a journey through his versatile career that has seen him work on a range of projects from the Michael J Fox Show and Younger to Dolly Parton's Heartstrings. Get ready to hear about the extensive research he conducted into Wicca and paganism to infuse a sense of realism into The Craft. And brace yourself for his hilarious anecdote about filming 10,000 cold and uncooperative...
2023-09-14
23 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Comedy Central's "Office Race"
Send us a textThis week we connect with Jared Lapidus (director & co-writer) and James McCarthy (co-writer) who are the filmmakers behind "Office Race" the recently released ensemble comedy movie featuring Beck Bennett (SNL), Joe McHale (Community), J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and a long list of other notable actors which is now out on Comedy Central! A quick reminder, no matter where you are listening to us, if you could rate us and drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, we’d be so grateful - it really helps us spread the ne...
2023-09-12
48 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
The Last Starfighter | with guest Devon Schwab (SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers)
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.In today's episode, hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy sit down with the ever-clever and lover of all hidden gems of the 80's, and good friend Devon Schwab. Buckle up because we're time-traveling to the Star League's final "frontier" of 80s, taking a closer look at the iconic film, THE LAST STARFIGHTER. As we reminisce about our favorite scenes - we'll be discussing...
2023-09-05
1h 01
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Strike Agreement Misconceptions & Roots of A.I. Fears
Send us a textWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.Four common misconceptions with SAG-AFTRA's Interim Agreements and how union members and independent producers can work together to bring the AMPTP back to negotiations.Afterward, we look at some of the roots of A.I. as it applies to using union members' name, image, and likeness and even touch on a case-study that could give us insight as to where negotiations could and possibly should go.More information about all this, and how to support - be it with donations...
2023-08-29
23 min
Horror Hangout
Horror Hangout Bonus : Interview with Herd Director Steven Pierce (FrightFest 2023)
Andy Conduit-Turner is joined by Steven Pierce, the director of Herd, which has its world premiere at FrightFest on Saturday 26th August!Steven is a US based director and producer at Framework Productions.Herd follows Jamie Miller (Adair) and her wife, Alex (Akaha) trying to save their failing marriage by going on an isolated trip in rural Missouri. After an accident, the women find themselves trapped back in Jamie’s small hometown and where her father lives (Bernsen), which has become overrun by virus infected 'Heps'.FrightFest - https://www.fr...
2023-08-23
33 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
FrightFest, London Special Release | The Craft | with guests Jenn Wexler & Heather Buckley
To celebrate "The Dark Heart of Cinema" we are excited to bring you very special "FrightFest 2023 HAPPY HOUR FLIX" episode - as filmmakers from the horror movies HERD and The Sacrifice Game, both showcasing at FrightFest, London THIS WEEK, took a little time to get together and talk about one of their favorite 90's horror films, THE CRAFT.And if you're in London this week, be sure to look for us all week!! HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we g...
2023-08-23
1h 08
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
The State of Horror Films | Michael Gingold | Fangoria, Rue Morgue
Send us a textWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.Today hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy are joined by friend and special guest and Horror Genre aficionado, Mike Gingold. He's a journalist, screenwriter, author, director, not to mention one of the most well-respected voices in the horror community today, who just may have seen every horror movie ever made.A graduate of NYU film school, and former editor in chief of Fangoria, Gingold today writes for both Fangoria and Rue Morgue, where he started back in 1988 and 1997 respectively.We...
2023-08-15
53 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
Gremlins | with guest Amanda Fuller (Last Man Standing, Orange is the New Black, Starry Eyes)
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.What is it about that fuzzy...or rather furry, past laying eyes on sweet, dangerous Gizmo for the first time? Join us on this nostalgia trip as we rewind to the iconic 80s classic movie, Gremlins. Our special guest Amanda Fuller, a self-proclaimed Gizmo defender, takes us back to her childhood experience of watching this movie for the first time - at a...
2023-08-08
1h 23
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
The Entertainment Industry's Metamorphosis: the Netflix Effect
Send us a textWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.What if we told you that Netflix, your go-to for binge-watching, has not just altered your viewing habits but also rattled the very foundations of the entertainment industry? It is true, but what is unclear is if that is a good thing or even sustainable.Netflix and other streaming enterprises' entry into the scene has caused a seismic shift that has reshaped the way we understand entertainment - from revolutionizing consumption patterns to influencing pay scales and labor conditions. Join us as...
2023-08-01
19 min
Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan
Sins of my Father: Growing up with America's Most Dangerous White Supremacist with Kelvin Pierce
Kelvin’s father, Dr. William Pierce, was a notorious white supremacist and founded the National Alliance, a prominent hate group. Dr. Pierce wrote the novel The Turner Diaries, which racists widely cite as inspiration for their racist beliefs and actions. Kelvin was subjected to physical and emotional abuse and was taught to believe that Jews and non-whites were responsible for society's ills. Despite the personal abuse he suffered, Kelvin accepted his father's teachings and held onto these racist beliefs as he transitioned into adulthood. It shaped his worldview and interactions with others, even though he didn't openly broadcast these be...
2023-07-31
58 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
A Happy Hour Flix podcast | It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World with special guest Dana Snyder
Send us a textHey everyone and welcome back to the Independent Filmmaker’s GuideSo a couple of weeks ago we launched our new podcast, Happy Hour Flix - where we sit down with a special guest and talk about a nostalgic film we love and love to talk about. And today we wanted to drop another one of our episodes from that podcast on this feed as another special treat. And as i said before if this feels like something you would also enjoy - we invite you to be su...
2023-07-25
1h 01
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World | with guest Dana Snyder (Master Shake - Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers, Squidbillies)
Hey all, a quick reminder, no matter where you are listening to us, if you could rate us and drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, we’d be so grateful - it really helps us spread the good vibes. Thank you!HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies we love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.On today's episode, ho...
2023-07-25
58 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
What’s the difference between the AMPTP and Independent Productions?
Send us a textThe “first time in 63 years” strike, where SAG-AFTRA has joined the WGA in a labor stoppage due to stalled negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers or AMPTP. And so today we wanted to come on and address this strike and state that we here at IFG stand firmly with our fellow actors and writers in this strike. We hope that at the end of this we will see them protected for their talents and compensated duly for their work. While attempting to unders...
2023-07-18
06 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
SE7EN | with guest Matt Walton (Mindhunter, No Hard Feelings, Burn After Reading)
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies we love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today. It's a lot of fun.On this episode, Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy chat about the unforgettable suspense masterpiece, SE7EN. And to dive into all of the disturbing “pieces” is David Fincher alum, and friend Matt Walton....
2023-07-11
55 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Free Willy, Jason James Richter, and Surviving Fame | a HAPPY HOUR FLIX podcast
Send us a textWelcome to a very "nostalgic" episode of IFG.This week we are launching alongside IFG, our new podcast HAPPY HOUR FLIX, or HHF!Our IFG series is, as you know, a nuts and bolts, inside look at how movies get made. HHF is a podcast where we sit down with a special guest to talk about a nostalgic film we love and love to talk about.Our show, which we are launching today in it's own feed, we also wanted to bring to you today on THIS feed...
2023-06-27
59 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
Free Willy | with guest Jason James Richter (Free Willy, The Little Things, The NeverEnding Story III)
HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies we love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today. It's a lot of fun. On today's episode, hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy chat about one the most beloved films of a generation, FREE WILLY. And sitting down with them today is none other than the troubled whale-lover himself and star of the franchise, Jason James Richter.Being Richter's first film, they dive deep into many personal experiences, including how he...
2023-06-27
58 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How to Document a Cult, Personally | The Fourth Wall
Send us a textIn this episode, Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy talk with the project's creators, screenwriters and director Luke Meyer and Keith Newton about their very personal docu-series, The Fourth Wall.For any filmmaker, telling the story and history of a cult with an ever-evolving facade, lead by a mercurial leader can not only take years, but can be difficult to pin down. And when said leader is your own father, it can be beyond daunting...becoming more and more personal as the layers are peeled back.Premiering at Tribeca Film...
2023-06-13
44 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHF
Announcing: Happy Hour Flix | All About The Movies We Love
We are beyond excited to finally announce our new podcast, HAPPY HOUR FLIX!It's been a longtime coming, and glad we are finally here to share something so personal for us.HHF is a light-hearted, casual chat with industry guests and friends about the stories behind the making of popular films and cult classics as well as their impact on our lives.Each episode centers around a film or TV show of special meaning and interest to our guest, diving into the fun and pivotal stories behind them.Remember that movie?! So do we!
2023-06-13
01 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
IFG Film Announcement Part 2 | It's Alive | Buke & Gase the film
Send us a textIn this brief episode, part 2 of our announcement, Steve talks about the US premiere, upcoming news, and now where you can actually see the film BUKE & GASE!To watch the film, just click here: BUKE & GASE FILM (or paste one of these URL's) https://apple.co/40Uu3ww https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/buke-and-gaseIn 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, when tours were cancelled and all live music went silent, one band refused to stay quiet. This is that concert.The...
2023-05-24
04 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
IFG Film Premiere Announcement | A Listener Invitation | A New Season
Send us a textA very special and short episode this week. Today we have an announcement and an invitation for you all.After beginning this podcast as a way to build up and talk to a community of other filmmakers about their own projects, not only do WE now have multiple films coming down the pike, we have launched our own Narrative Division devoted to the creation of films that tell compelling, original and personal stories. In light of all of this, we are excited to announce our first release...
2023-04-19
06 min
The Steven Sulley Study Podcast
Pierce "Big Bang" O'Leary On Why Life In The Ring Is Kill Or Be Killed
Pierce O'Leary is one of the most exciting pro-boxers in the game today - currently undefeated and with a heart full of dreams and destinations when it comes to the career ahead of him. Pierce joins Steven to talk about his fascinating life, his goals, his aspirations, and roads towards which he's heading in life. KEY TAKEAWAYS The words you use and the things you say can either make you or destroy you. Sometimes words are more powerful than actions. You have to face the consequences of your actions if you're trying to take s...
2023-02-09
1h 07
The Caerusnet Podcast
Robert Pierce "Cleans House" in Caerusnet
Want to connect with Robert Pierce? https://www.thisguycleanshouse.com/ Want to connect with Steven Zyskowski and/or learn more about Caerusnet? https://www.caerusnet.com
2023-01-24
21 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
The Rising Role of the Intimacy Coordinator
Send us a textToday, more than ever, filmmakers and audiences alike are realizing the importance of having a safe and comfortable set. Not only to keep actors safe, but also ultimately to enable you to be a better filmmaker.Today we joined by Intimacy Coordinator Brooke M. Haney to discuss her job and how she approaches a set.Independent Filmmaker’s Guide | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions IFG | How Movies Get Made
2022-11-15
48 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Working with Acting Titans like Dustin Hoffman + Sissy Spacek
Send us a textOn this episode, Steven Pierce and James Allerdyce explore Darren Le Gallo's feature film debut, SAM & KATE.From securing his stellar cast of the real-life parent-child combos of Dustin Hoffman/Jake Hoffman and Sissy Spacek/Schuyler Fisk, to scouting the perfect locations, Gallo walks through the inspirations, many years, and steps it took to bring his vision to fruition. Independent Filmmaker’s Guide | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions IFG | How Movies Get Made
2022-11-07
42 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How To Make a Crime Drama | American Murderer
Send us a textWelcome back to the Independent Filmmakers GuideToday we'll here from Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy as they chat with writer/director Matthew Gentile about his new movie American Murderer, starring Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, and Jacki Weaver, and a ton of other great actors. Gentile speaks about how he was able to get an all-star cast for his first feature film, as well as how he went about getting the rights for a movie based on real people, events, and crimes. We'll also hear about how they de...
2022-10-25
33 min
Steven DeVois
The Jazz House Of Walter G
A selection of Jazzy House produced & remixed by the Italian DJ and Producer Walter Graffeo aka Walter G. Finest Soulful & Jazz House...mixed & selected by Steven DeVois. Thanks for Listening. If you Like what you Hear, Please Subscribe, Comment & "Like" for More House Music! Follow me on: YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC43EguyWlFbHC8GHEDjqfVg SoundCloud: @steven_devois MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/steven_devois/ PodoMatic: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/devois-music Facebook: www.facebook.com/StevDeVois Instragram: www.instagram.com/Steven_DeVois/ Twitter: twitter.com/Steven_DeVois Tracklist: La Maison (Walter G Passion Chill Mix) - Gabin https://walterg.bandcamp.com...
2022-04-29
1h 43
The Black Doctors Podcast
Inside the MIND Neurology Clinic: The Freedom of Owning Your Own Practice
This episdoe features Dr. Jontel Pierce , an alumnus of the Howard University College of Medicine. She joins us to share the incredible field of Neurology. Learn about when and why Dr. Pierce became interested in the fieldShe describes her experiences during residency and the various rotationsDr. Pierce talks about what led her to open Mind Neurology , her private practiceHave you hear of BlackMD ? It's the app designed to connect patients with Black healthcare providers. Sign-up as a patient or as a Physician or provider.We would love to hear how you enjoyed this episode. Leave a review a...
2022-03-28
26 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
A Shot Through The Wall | Representation On Screen
Send us a textIn today's episode, host Steven Pierce sits with Aimee Long to discuss her personal journey of bringing A Shot Through The Wall to screen. From the 2015 concept through it's premiere at the Bentonville Film Festival and recent distribution with Vertical Entertainment, Steve and Aimee talk through the barriers faced early on, the shifting social climate, and leaning into an indie filmmaker's vulnerability in order to deliver something truly unique and personal. A Chinese-American police officer's life unravels after he accidentally shoots an innocent Black man. Facing trial, he wades through his...
2022-01-25
32 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How to Cast Your Film Successfully | Prioritizing the Casting Director
Send us a textCasting talent may be one of the most visible parts of the pre-production process, but the actual workings and understanding of it can easily remain invisible and elusive for indie filmmakers.Today host Steven Pierce sits with casting director Rachel Reiss CSA to help shed much needed light on what the casting director does and why the CD-filmmaker relationship is so crucial.“Rachel Reiss CSA is a senior casting director at Liz Lewis Casting Partners where she casts Film, TV, Commercials, Animation and VO nationwide. She ha...
2021-12-14
56 min
DieCast Movie Podcast
64 - Pamula Pierce Interview, The Legend of Boggy Creek, Daughter of Director Charles B. Pierce
Episode 64 - Pamula Pierce Interview On this episode, Steven was able to interview the wonderful Pamula Pierce! Ms. Pierce is the daughter of famed director, Charles B. Pierce. She was involved in all of her father's films. She was either in the movie, or helping in the production side. Ms. Pierce also recently had The Legend of Boggy Creek restored. It is available on her website, legendofboggycreek.com. She will also be attending Monster Bash from October 21 - 24, 2021. So, if you want to meet her in person, then come on out to the convention. Their website is monsterbashnews.com. We hope that...
2021-10-12
2h 11
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Rebels Without a Crew | Insights From the Indie Horror Feature Alone With You
Send us a textYou know the slogans, get it done, just do it, shoot what you have…Emly Bennett and Justin Brooks put it all to the test when they decided to shoot their feature on their own during the pandemic.Today hosts Steven Pierce and James Allerdyce discuss with these resourceful artist about how they stopped wanting to make a film and actually made it happen. From concept, to execution, to a recent distribution deal…this episode is a great up-close guide for any filmmaker.Alone With...
2021-09-21
48 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Capturing Collapse in Venezuela: the HBO Max Doc A La Calle
Send us a textWe’ve heard news bytes about the horrors and tragedies in Venezuela, but most of us don’t have a clear idea of what has and continues to transpire.Today hosts Steven Pierce and James Allerdyce sit down with the daring filmmakers, directors Maxx Caicedo and Nelson G. Navarrete and producer Shawna L. Brakefield as they layout their 5+ year journey, giving both us in the film community and the world at-large a close and very real picture of what is happening not only in Venezuela, but what could easily happe...
2021-09-14
46 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
What Does Resilience Actually Look Like | Lorelei
Send us a textBeing resilient, able to bounce back from failures. Seeing possibility in unexpected places.This may be a main thread in the storyline in the film Lorelei, but it also applies to every indie film and filmmaker.Today, hosts Steven Pierce & James Allerdyce sit down with the writer-director of Lorelei, Sabrina Doyle. While breaking down the entire process and experience of making this beautiful drama, we cover topics ranging from philosophical to practical - working with children, building a family dynamic without rehearsal, cancelled festivals, finding the optimum...
2021-07-27
45 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How The Colorist Becomes a Storyteller | Documentary Filmmaking
Send us a textWith the rise of high-quality documentary filmmaking in recent years, the importance of the documentary colorist has come to the forefront.In this episode, Steve sits down with filmmaker and colorist, Robert Arnold. Robert is the founder of Lateral Films where he works extensively on documentary features, including 2020’s Stray “following the world of Zeytin, a stray dog living life on the streets of Istanbul” (- IMBDb.com). Be sure to check it out on Hulu.Today’s discussion runs deep, from debates on resolution vs. color science, utilizing degraded...
2021-07-20
44 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Your Story Must Be Relevant: a Conversation with The God Committee
Send us a textIn the independent film world, “why does your story need to be told?” is one of the most important questions to answer early on. And the film THE GOD COMMITTEE is a great example of how you answer this can have a huge impact on your film’s potential success and impact.Today, hosts Steven Pierce and James Allerdyce sit-down with writer/directer Austin Stark to discuss his powerful answer to that question. And as always, we dive deep into the entire process, including how to work with high profil...
2021-07-13
31 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
The "Legitimate Business" of Making a Harvey Keitel Gangster Film | Lansky
Send us a textMeyer Lansky is as instrumental to The National Crime Syndicate as Harvey Keitel is to legendary cinematic performances.In writer/director Eytan Rockaway’s second feature, he brings them both together, with an all-star cast in order to tell the true and personal story of the most infamous gangsters you’ve never heard of in the movie LANKSY.In today’s episode, hosts Steven Pierce and James Allerdyce walk through each step of the process with Rockaway, from financing, to choosing locations, production design in two separate time periods, distribution, as well a...
2021-07-06
46 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How To Create a TV Pilot With an Indie Filmmaking Mind | Timberwood
Send us a textProducing an indie pilot for a potential series is almost like making half of a feature film, but with its own unique challenges. In addition to the usual hurdles, it also entails conceiving hours and hours of future content and story arcs, selling those ideas to potential buyers or investors. It is a different fork of the same river as features, but many times involves a very large creative and financial commitment, with less time and fewer resources overall. Today our host, Steven Pierce, talks with writer and director Blake McWilliam w...
2021-06-29
44 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Start Planning Your Film’s Distribution & Marketing | Brainstorm Media
Send us a textMany filmmakers spend their lives learning to create, rewrite and refine their visions into something personal and meaningful. And for most, distribution is that step where they look for someone else to take that film and shepherd it to success. Today we speak with Michelle Shwarzstein, Vice President of Marketing and Acquisitions at Brainstorm Media. She oversees all their film acquisitions and marketing strategies for all kinds platforms and a variety of genres.Visit them at brainmedia.comIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was...
2021-06-22
53 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Your Film Is Not Done | Color Correction with Josh Bohoskey
Send us a textWhen host Steven Pierce started working with SNL he met Josh Bohoskey, an amazing colorist who also works with The Mill in NYC. In addition to coloring multiple pieces a week for SNL, Josh colors everything from commercials, feature films, to music videos, and is a recent recipient of the AICE Colorist of The Year.In today’s episode, Steve and Josh explore the critical nature and importance of the often overlooked and misunderstood process of color correction. Budgeting for it early on, building relationships early, and knowing exactly how color correction wi...
2021-06-15
41 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Giving Your Film a Face For Your Audience | Key Art
Send us a textA movie poster can be the difference between a successful movie and a failure.After designing posters for films like Pulp Fiction, The English Patient, Y Tu Mamá También, Ocean's 11, Training Day and countless others, James Verdesoto of Indika Entertainment Advertising has made key art for films of all size budgets. In this episode we talk through many of the considerations and calculations made to help successfully bring the audience to the filmmaker's hard work. IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, pro...
2021-06-08
40 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Making The Film You Want Against All Odds
Send us a textIndependent filmmaking already comes with so many inherit challenges. Now imagine creating an independent film during the height of the 2020 Covid 19 outbreak in the US. Today we speak with the filmmakers, director Gary Gardner and producer Monica-Tezla Solis Vega behind the new indie feature Every Man For Himself, to find out how they adapted their production to Covid 19, becoming the first SAG approved on-location feature.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced and edited by Matt Mundy & Audrey Rae McHale, and h...
2021-06-01
42 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How to Market Your Movie Visually
Send us a textThink of an iconic movie poster from the past 20 years. There is a good chance you're thinking of the work of Indika Entertainment. They design movie posters, ad campaigns, key art and have created many memorable images including some of the legendary art for Pulp Fiction and Ocean's Eleven among many, many more. Creative Director Vivek Mathur talks us through the process of designing images for films, how crucial that is for a movie's success, and what you need to keep in mind to visually market your project! http://indika.com
2021-05-25
37 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Make Your Micro-Budget a Big Success: Pink Opaque
Send us a textWith big studios increasingly producing so-called “indie films” that headline the festival circuit with top tier celebrities, it may be easy to forget what the term actually means: being truly independent from the studio system and raising film's the budget from, well, wherever the film's producers are able to find it. The producer of this film touts “made with love, not with money”. It was no doubt that spirit that allowed his team to create the new micro budget independent film, Pink Opaque."Los Angeles film student struggles to graduate while navigati...
2021-05-18
58 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Indie Film Producer Master Class | The Film SILO
Send us a textThe role of Producer for a movie often wears many hats. And in indie filmmaking they often wear hats upon hats. What do they do? They make it happen. Today we speak with Sam Goldberg about his journey throughout the creation of his latest film, SILO. He'll talk through everything from securing locations for filming to finding theaters for distribution, and all the relationships formed along the way. IFG | How Movies Get Made
2021-05-11
1h 00
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Write What You Know, Shoot What You Have: The Success of THE DJINN
Send us a textThe old adage in school is to write what you know, and in independent film to shoot what we have. Today we talk to two resourceful filmmakers who made a horror film with what was right in front of them, proving how important it can be to do both. The 2021 release of THE DJINN with David Charbonier and Justin Powell."A mute boy is trapped in his apartment with a sinister monster when he makes a wish to fulfill his heart's greatest desire." - IMDb In Theaters, Di...
2021-05-04
50 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How To Navigate Any Set: Actor Todd Alan Crain
Send us a textFilmmaking consists of many moving parts all working together cohesively. One of the most visible of those parts is obviously the actor. Today we take a look at the process of the actor, discussing the perspective, lessons and workflow of navigating many different sets. You will have seen our guest on The Punisher, Broad City, Quantico and much, much more. Actor Todd Alan Crain.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced and edited by Matt Mundy & Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by...
2021-04-27
54 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How To Create A Prolific Film Career: 50 years with Steven Poster A.S.C.
Send us a textFrom working with Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg on huge budget classics, to helming indie film darlings such as Donnie Darko and Strange Brew, Cinematographer Steven Poster, ASC shares what it takes to continue making films, over 70 films and tv episodes in fact, for more than 50 years.Today we sit down with him to discuss how he's built such a lasting career and how he maintains the wonder of the work.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced and edited...
2021-04-20
56 min
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Pierce chats with Steven Moody about what it takes to break into marketing and making the move to become an entrepreneur.
2021-01-06
1h 00
Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking
Editing for SNL, Directing For Major Brands, and Developing Original Content With Emmy Award Winner Steven Pierce
On this episode, I am joined by Steven Pierce - a multi-hyphenate filmmaker with a wealth of experience in both tv & film well as advertising/commercial production. Steven's career has led him to edit four seasons worth of material for Saturday Night Live, direct content for brands like Hulu, Amazon & Jaguar, and direct live shows for artists like Ed Sheeran, Twenty One Pilots, and Sheryl Crow, just to name a few highlights. He also hosts the Independent Filmmaker's Guide podcast, which I was fortunate to be on earlier this year.We cover a lot of ground over the...
2020-12-04
1h 13
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How To Move From Commercials to Features: The Ghost Who Walks
Send us a textIt’s easy to think new filmmakers arrive on the scene out of nowhere, creating their first feature success overnight. The truth is- filmmaking is born out of experience. In this interview, we speak with the producer and director duo, who took the years of lessons learned from commercial work and relayed them into their first feature film, The Ghost Who Walks. Visit www.IndependentFilmmakersGuide.com for the full interview as well as BTS images, stills from the films, and more.Follow Us: Instagram | Vimeo | Fa...
2020-12-01
40 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Using comedy to tell meaningful stories: Jenna Laurenzo on Lez Bomb
Send us a textWriting and directing your first feature will always come with its own unique challenges. But now add working with an ensemble cast of famous actors and basically creating your own niche in order to comedically tell your meaningful story. This is exactly what Jenna Laurenzo navigated successfully with her hilarious film Lez Bomb now on Amazon Prime.IFG Podcast | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Stev...
2020-11-24
44 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How to Capture Authenticity in a Documentary: Justin Staple's American Rapstar
Send us a textCreating a story for your feature length film sometimes develops along the way. That is certainly often the case when filming a Documentary. We speak with this filmmaker about the importance of having access to the talent, staying authentic when representing them, and digging in on long edits, while creating his Documentary Feature, American Rapstar.IFG Podcast | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The...
2020-11-17
34 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Costs That Will Kill Your Film: The Importance of the Line Producer
Send us a textThe most important answers to questions no filmmaker knows to even ask.Many filmmakers have spent countless time studying camera, lighting, and story. But when it comes to actually making the project, many artists are completely lost. Estimating a budget, raising and allocating funds, and all the nitty gritty details surrounding business of filmmaking are often mysterious and hard to decipher. Today we’re joined by Ellyn Vander Wyden to discuss the extremely important but rarely talked about position on a film. The Line Producer.Ellyn Vander Wyden has been wo...
2020-11-10
44 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
The 9 Day Feature Film
Send us a textLow budgets and fast schedules are prevalent in the world of independent filmmaking. Today hear about both of those things as we speak with Noam Kroll, who made a truly independent micro-budget feature in just 9 days. Learn some of the lessons and takeaways from his film PSYCHOSYNTHESIS.IFG Podcast | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by Glass Boy. Find his...
2020-11-03
37 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Horror King: Jeffrey Reddick
Send us a textThe Horror genre has long been a cornerstone for independent films. Today, we speak with a writer whose love of (and unique takes on) the genre has helped carve out his own place among horror films and fans, both in the past - with the launch of the Final Destination franchise - and into the present and future with his latest movie Don’t Look Back.IFG Podcast | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy...
2020-10-27
51 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
House of Cards, Mr. Robot and More: Jeremy Holm
Send us a textIn this episode we spotlight one of the central parts of putting your film together: attaching your actor. So today we sit down with actor Jeremy Holm, best known as Agent Nathan Green on “House of Cards”, Mr. Sutherland on "Mr. Robot”, and now as the terrifying forest ranger in the indie horror feature The Ranger. (If you haven’t heard our full episode on The Ranger, check it out). He lays out great lessons for actors on indie sets, TV series and everything in between, as well how filmmakers and actors can build lo...
2020-10-20
33 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Nigel Barker: Photos, Film, & Finding Your Voice
Send us a textEvery filmmaker’s journey is unique. Some follow paths while other times we make them like photographer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Nigel Barker. The important thing is to bring your passion with every pivot. This artist's passion has led him from photography to filmmaking, and tons of places in between. Be it from America’s Next Top Model to documentaries in Haiti, many might not know how truly diverse his career continues to be. IFG Podcast | How Movies Get MadeIFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerd...
2020-10-13
42 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Killer Queen - From Producer To Director: Jenn Wexler
Send us a textFilmmaker Jenn Wexler is well-known and highly respected in the horror film community. In this episode, we talk with her about her love of the genre and how she strategically progressed in the film industry to not only direct her first feature, but also create an immediate cult classic. The punk slasher horror film, The Ranger.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by Glass Boy. Find...
2020-10-06
25 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Creating a Horror Slasher: The Ranger
Send us a textGenre films are a great way to build a fanbase and community. Horror in particular is one of the most successful and loved genres that, much like its villains, never seems to die. It's also where many indie features can thrive and reach an audience without a major studio attached. Today we have the team behind the punk/slasher film, The Ranger, who have done just that. IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted...
2020-09-29
41 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Make One Million Bucks Look Like Ten: Lucky Grandma
Send us a textOn the surface, how a film succeeds can feel like a roll of the dice. In our conversation, this Director of Photography and Writer/Director duo reveals how it was actually their skill, determination, attention to detail and relationships that helped them create their heist comedy, LUCKY GRANDMA.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by Glass Boy. Find his music on freemusicarchive.orgVisit
2020-09-22
35 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
STILL HERE: A Focus On Acting
Send us a textStill Here is a film about resilience, following the heartbreaking story of a missing 12-year-old girl, and the pain her family endures. In a previous talk, we were able to sit down with the director and cinematographer of the film, where director Vlad Feier stressed that films are made by people, not equipment. And so, in this episode we are joined by some of the very people who brought this story to life: cast members Maurice McRae, Johnny Whitworth, Jeremy Holm along with their director, to talk about about their personal processes for...
2020-09-15
36 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
John Leguizamo Directs His First Feature: Critical Thinking
Send us a textJohn Leguizamo has been a force in the entertainment industry for over 30 years and still the storytelling freedom of independent filmmaking attracted him to team up with writer Dito Montiel. Facing the challenges of self-funding and financing and working with a low budget, their movie is more than a story to them. It is a part of the mission to represent their culture in the media, and show it in an accurate way. To make an independent film that would give a voice to the true story of the often overlooked, ignored and...
2020-09-08
44 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Still Here: Prioritizing Performance
Send us a textPassion, performance, and planning. Creating an independent feature takes all of them. From knowing how to get from your actors both planned and improvised performances, to knowing how to light a room and prepare camera rigs, there is always a need for a plethora of knowledge, experience, gear, and even budget. But as we hear from both the cinematographer and director of the new indie feature, Still Here, in the end films are made with people, not equipment.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by...
2020-09-01
36 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Safe On Set After Covid
Send us a textAs the world continues to return from the effects of the Corona Virus and the associated stay at home orders, the film and television industry is bracing for what life on set will be like. Today we are joined by two veterans of the industry to talk about what coming back looks like and what we should expect as we call “action”. The production technology specialist for the cinematographers guild: Michael Chabliss and the former President of international cinematographers guild, board member of the ASC, and still very active working cinematographer, Steven Poster....
2020-08-28
30 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
BlacKkKlansman Oscar Winner teams up with Empire's Trai Byers: The 24th
Send us a textWhen Oscar winning screenwriter Kevin Willmott decided to make his next movie, he teamed up with star of the hit show Empire, Trai Byers, who joined not only as the lead, but also as a co-writer and co-producer. Together, they created a movie with themes as relevant today as they were 100 years ago, the new historical drama The 24th. We sat down with them, just as the film is being released, and talked about their experience and journey.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by...
2020-08-25
39 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Making a RomCom For This Generation
Send us a textWhen one thinks of a romcom we usually think of films from the 80/90s. But more and more, those films seem to reflect a time more in line with our history than our present. Our guests today are sisters, taking aim at the Romantic Comedy genre in an effort to make it resonate more with the actual experiences of Millennials and Gen Z with their production company Clean Slate Productions. Please note: this recording has been remastered to provide the best sound possible given the original audio environment at the time.
2020-08-21
13 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Vinnie Jones: "Snatch" to Indie Producer
Send us a textStarring in movies like Snatch, Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, X-Men, and a hundred other movies can’t prevent the trials of independent filmmaking - as actor Vinnie Jones has recently learned on his first producing venture with the film The Big Ugly. Teamed up with writer/director and friend Scott Wiper of The Condemned, these two very established artists overcame countless hurdles to make what they believe is one of their best films. In this episode we sit with them both to delve into the experience on the ground level.
2020-08-18
36 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Returning to Film School In Covid
Send us a textWhat do film and art schools look like this coming school year and beyond? What do drama and other performance art school programs look like? Joining the discussion today is Meri Weingarten, the Director of Digital Media and Technology at the University of Southern California; Charles Haine, the Acting Program Director for Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Brooklyn College; and Paul Steger Dean at the Leigh Gerdine School of Fine Arts at Webster University in St. Louis.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by...
2020-08-14
38 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
From Iron Man to Indie: Faran Tahir and the cast of I'll Meet You There
Send us a textFaran Tahir and the cast of the indie drama I'll Meet You There share their experiences of what it was like to become, as they describe, a working family on set. If you haven’t heard our main episode on I’ll Meet You There, check it out. In it, we get in depth with the pre-production, production, and post-production journey. In today's episode, we speak with the cast of the film about their experience working with their director and cinematographer to create this incredibly moving story and their journey, most recently to the...
2020-08-11
29 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How A Film Survived After SXSW Vanished
Send us a textPremiering your film at top tier festivals is often at the heart of turning a great film into a successful one. Today we talk with the director and cinematographer of the film I’LL MEET YOU THERE- about their experience creating a feature that was over a decade in the making, getting it into SXSW, preparing for its world premiere there, and then ultimately being canceled due to the Covid outbreak. IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Ra...
2020-08-04
41 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
How to Photograph and Film Protests
Send us a textPhotography and documentary filmmaking have always been extremely important when it comes to telling stories of major events and social shifts, and can even be the catalyst for entire movements. But Photographers need to be mindful and prepared in a number of ways. We’re joined by 5 visual storytellers from around the US to speak on what the photographer's role is.IFG is created by Framework Productions. This episode was directed by James Allerdyce, produced by Matt Mundy, edited by Audrey Rae McHale, and hosted by Steven Pierce. The music is by...
2020-07-28
1h 15
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
The Last Dance: From Your Living Room to Netflix
Send us a textWhen it comes to finishing the last stages of your film, many filmmakers can run into surprises. If you didn’t plan accordingly to have enough funds and time to properly color, mix, master and deliver the film, you find yourself scrambling.Today we talk with a senior colorist Rob Sciarratta and finishing producer Stephanie Pacchiano from Sim International about their journey overseeing the final touches on countless projects, including ESPN’s mini-series THE LAST DANCE, just released on Netflix - as the pandemic forced them to finish and deliver from thei...
2020-07-21
47 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
Work Better With Your Cinematographer
Send us a textOne of the most impactful artists that helps create the aesthetic of a film is the Director of Photography. They have direct access and impact to the look of the film and therefore must have a thorough working-knowledge of all things lighting, lenses, camera, and composition In addition to that, they must also be able to communicate seamlessly with multiple departments. Not to mention an understanding of film history and industry trends. In today’s episode we talk with 3 DP’s on how they work to combine technology, collaboration, and crew management to c...
2020-07-14
43 min
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFG
A Short Film That Gets Over Half A Million Views - NY RHAPSODY
Send us a textOn IFG we talk about independent film from development through delivery. By featuring discussions with creators and collaborators about their experiences, we form a roadmap to help you have the most success with your projects. Mastering the short film medium is a skill in and of itself, so for today’s episode we brought in the filmmaking team who have certainly shown their mastery in this form by earning over half a million views so far, for their tone-poem of a short film set around George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody In Blue”, NY RHAPSO...
2020-07-02
35 min
Sorted: Not A Harry Potter Podcast
"A lesbian inside that might be Ravenclaw" - Steven Universe: Sorted
Sorting Steven Universe! We go through the many wonderful characters in the show Steven Universe and decide what house they're in!Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/SortedPod and tell us if you agree or disagree with our choices!You can also find us individually on Twitter and elsewhere:JD - http://twitter.com/CodenameJDAlex - http://twitter.com/PtchewAnd check out the Pocket Podcast Network: http://www.pocketpodcastnetwork.com/And a bonus ytp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_wAnNZGjDQ
2019-09-11
39 min
Podcasts – Steven Benedict
132. Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce Download this podcast free from iTunes. SPOILER ALERT: this podcast discusses several crucial plot points. The post 132. Mildred Pierce appeared first on Steven Benedict.
2015-01-04
00 min