أفضل بودكاسات Greenlit (2024)

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Return to Your Roots with Gordon Farrell (The Lifespan of a Fact, Girls Who Smoke) 1:20:46

1M ago1:20:46

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In our season finale, the importance of reinvention is never clearer than in the stories from playwright Gordon Farrell's career, where he had to keep coming back to what drew him to writing in the first place in order to continue moving forward. Gordon Farrell's play, "The Lifespan Of A Fact," starring Daniel Radcliffe, Tony-Award winner Cherry Jo…

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Go After Every Opportunity That Comes Your Way with Eric Balfour (The Offer, Six Feet Under) 1:22:24

1M ago1:22:24

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Opportunity may only knock once. But if you open the door without asking second-guessing yourself, then the phone may start ringing off the hook. And you just might find yourself with as long and respected a career as actor Eric Balfour. Eric Balfour is a true Angelino, one who embraces everything the City of Angels has to offer. As a lover of the …

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Tell the Stories You Can't Stop Thinking About wih Pete Jones (Hall Pass, Stolen Summer) 52:11

2M ago52:11

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There are an infinite number of stories to tell, an infinite number or worlds to explore. But sometimes one just burrows into your brain and won't let go, squirming into every daydream and idle conversation, demanding to be brought to life. And writer-producer Pete Jones believes those are the ones worth pursuing. An up and coming filmmaker who got…

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Be a Nice Guy, Not a Doormat with Pete Jones (Ricky Stanicky, The Greatest Beer Run Ever) 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Some people might think that in a business as cutthroat as entertainment, ruthless cunning is the only thing that'll get you ahead. But writer-director Pete Jones is a living example to the contrary. An up and coming filmmaker who got his big break thanks to the Miramax sponsored competition "Project Greenlight," Peter Jones went from production as…

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Adapt or Die with Michael Goi (American Horror Story, Glee) 1:26:35

2M ago1:26:35

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The entertainment business has always been in a state of flux, from the earliest days. Whether that means technologicial, social or structural change, cinematographer Michael Goi says the harder you fight against it, the faster you become irrelevant. Michael Goi, ASC, ISC was born and raised in Chicago, where he established himself in the fields of…

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Fall in Love with The Work with John Glenn (Eagle Eye, The Assassin) 1:26:16

2M ago1:26:16

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In writer/producer/showrunner John Glenn's view, there should really only be one reason you go into show business: a love of storytelling. Anything else gets in the way of the most important task at hand, and that is doing the work you should already love. John Patrick Glenn is an American screenwriter, producer, and show runner who has worked with…

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Hollywood Round Table: Finding Hope in the Current Moment 43:16

3M ago43:16

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Hope may be hard to come by in any corner of the world these days. But writer-producer Chap Taylor and producer Evan Astrowsky try their level best to help us keep our chins up in our first show business roundtable for season 3. Chap Taylor has written screenplays and television pilots for all of the major Hollywood studios. He's worked for such pr…

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Always Be Willing To Learn with John & Dave Chernin (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Incoming) 1:21:29

3M ago1:21:29

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Egos abound in the business of show. But if you aim to be like writer/directors John and Dave Chernin, then you'll have to accept that there are always new ways of doing things and different approaches to storytelling that you are totally unaware of and should probably embrace. Brothers John and Dave Chernin started their television careers as writ…

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Pray for the Movie Gods' Favor with Denise Di Novi (Little Women, Edward Scissorhands) 58:39

3M ago58:39

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Most people can only dream of having the kind of career producer/director Denise Di Novi has enjoyed. And she says a lot that came down to the fact that she never lost faith in the idea that this was what she was meant to do. Denise Di Novi is an award-winning film and television producer whose projects have grossed over a billion dollars worldwide…

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Don't Stop Dreaming Big with Phil Botti (Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group) 1:04:39

3M ago1:04:39

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The puppet masters who control the industry's purse strings may have some trepidation these days about taking risks on big ideas. But music video producer Phil Botti argues that still shouldn't prevent you from coming up with what he calls "aspirational content." Phil Botti has executive produced and commissioned thousands of hours of highly impact…

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Find Longevity However You Can with Phil Botti (Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group) 1:00:15

4M ago1:00:15

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Decades-long careers with a single employer are pretty hard to come by in the entertainment industry. But writer-producer and fellow NYU alum Phil Botti is a shining example of how mixing competence with kindness can be the ultimate survival skill. Phil Botti has executive produced and commissioned thousands of hours of highly impactful short and l…

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Take Control of Your Dream with Brendon Small (The Venture Bros., Comedy Bang Bang!) 55:18

4M ago55:18

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Creativity is a mysterious, ethereal force in the universe that can be harnessed only with a tremendous amount of effort. As writer, musician and comedian Brendon Small knows, learning to wield it in your favor is a hell of a thing. But once you do, unlimited potential opens up to you. Brendon Small is the mind behind the Squigglevision classic Hom…

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Alex Horne has been Greenlit! 56:45

4M ago56:45

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Comedian and Taskmaster maestro @AlexHorne directs his biopic, which features Baz Luhrmann, rejected Taskmaster tasks, a life ambition he wants to fulfil with Tim Key and Greg Davies, a Japanese TV crew following him at university and a secret about a pyromaniac past that his parents have never heard... @thegreenlitpod @tobyontv @alexhorne…

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Create The Job You Want with Brendon Small (Metalocalypse, Home Movies) 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

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You can spend your whole life fighting to be the next big star and still end up with nothing. Or you can double down on whatever makes you weirdly uniquely yourself, like comedian, musician and co-creator of Adult Swim's Metalocalypse and Home Movies Brendon Small did, and there's a decent chance it might resonate enough with people that you build …

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Have Confidence in Your Vision with David Dastmalchian (Dune, Late Night with the Devil) 1:05:50

4M ago1:05:50

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Shortcuts are an illusion and if you want your passion to lead to success, you need to put in the work. But, actor David Dastmalchain notes, more than that you need to fully realize what it is you're trying to achieve if you want others to follow you on the quest to make that idea a reality. Actor, writer, and producer David Dastmalchian has had su…

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Alex & Ali: On A.I. 30:20

4M ago30:20

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In our latest episode of bonus content, Alex sits down with his daughter Ali to wrap their minds around Chat GPT, technology in the arts and the piss-poor quality of writing done by computers. Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gave…

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Know When to Stand Out and When to Blend In with Owen Barry (The Chicks, Jackson Browne) 1:12:33

5M ago1:12:33

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Whatever shape they may take or media it manifests in, success in pretty much every collaborative art form in existence boils down to the same basic principles. Generosity. Patience. And as genius guitarist Owen Barry knows, filling the role that's needed most to maintain harmony, rather than just waiting for your moment to shine. Owen Barry has be…

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Humble Thyself with Javier Gonzalez (Weak Layers, Funny Pages) 47:47

5M ago47:47

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The first ever time someone steps on a movie set, be they actor, director, writer or whoever, can be extremely precarious. Producer Javier Gonzalez says humility is always the safest move because it brings out the best in others, as it did for Clint Eastwood in his 1971 directorial debut and today's "B-side": Play Misty for Me. Javier Gonzalez is a…

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Follow the Dream Wherever It Takes You with Javier Gonzalez (Swallow, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie) 56:56

5M ago56:56

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Filmmaking requires a wide array of factors to come together in perfect alignment, not the least of which are things like funding, favors and finding a place to do it. That's why producer Javier Gonzalez leaves no stone unturned when setting a project in motion. Javier Gonzalez is a Mexican-American, El Paso, TX-based, Emmy-winning and Sundance Gra…

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Make Your Life Your Art with Phil Rosenthal (Everybody Loves Raymond, Somebody Feed Phil) 1:14:41

5M ago1:14:41

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Your creative voice comes from your identity and experiences. So it's only natural that creative geniuses like Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal mine their own lives for their work. He's been fortunate enough to tread a path that few get to follow. Phil has garnered a cult like following for his Netflix series SOMEBODY FEED PHIL, which…

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Alex & Ali: Late Oscar Reviews 46:49

5M ago46:49

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In a new series of bonus content, Alex sits down with his daughter Ali to get the "youth perspective" on the state of cinema. Their inaugural conversation covers this year's Academy Awards winners and losers. Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and …

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Learn To Be Persistent with Michael Forman (Just Shoot Me, The King of Queens) 54:14

5M ago54:14

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Life is marathon, not a full blown sprint. And as development executive Michael Forman knows full well, there is no "making it" in show business, because search for success never really ends, and stamina beats speed any day. Michael Forman has been a Senior-level development executive and Executive producer for two decades. As a studio exec, he hel…

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Kill Your Ego with Michael Forman (Homicide: Life on the Streets, NewsRadio) 1:11:55

6M ago1:11:55

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One of the hardest lessons you can learn is that sometimes, the number one thing people are looking for is a person who's willing to do the job no one else will do, and do it with a smile on their face. As as television executive Michael Forman knows, it's that level of ego sublimation that's the key to long-term survival in show business. Michael …

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Never Let Them Say You Can't with Carla Renata (The Curvy Critic) 1:34:17

6M ago1:34:17

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Any career that's worth a damn is full of barriers and bends in the road where you have no idea what's coming up ahead around the curve. But as actress, singer, journalist and film lover Carla Renata knows, it's what you do when something is blocking the path to what you want that makes you who you are. A proud Howard University graduate, Carla Ren…

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Season 3 of How I Got Greenlit launches Tuesday, May 14! 1:19

6M ago1:19

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Season 3 of How I Got Greenlit launches Tuesday, May 14! Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gave first-time filmmakers a chance to direct their first feature film. In 2018, Alex wrote and directed the film High Voltage starring Davi…

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Danny Robins has been Greenlit! 59:21

7M ago59:21

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Broadcaster, journalist and writer Danny Robins directs the movie of his life, to open Series 4 of Toby Earle's podcast. His biopic features dying at Luke Skywalker's house, a goth football match, love at first sight, baked bean torture, magic spells, cursed dungarees, Mathew Baynton, Tom Baker, and being mistaken for Britpop singers. Danny's new s…

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One-on-One: Ryan & Alex Talk Cartoons, California History and Creative Thievery 50:55

1y ago50:55

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In this special episode marking the end of season 2, Alex and Ryan ditch the traditional format in favor of a funny, freewheeling conversation about everything from the timeless brilliance of Looney Tunes to the thin line between taking inspiration from your artistic heroes and outright stealing from them. Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creat…

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S2E6: Marketing “Pulp Fiction” and More with Mark Gill 35:16

1y ago35:16

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Mark Gill joins us for an in-depth conversation about the world of independent and studio producing, outlining his career trajectory along the way. Starting out as a journalist, Mark quickly pivoted to publicity, a job which put him in touch with the film industry. Soon, Mark was working for influential companies such as MGM, United Artists, and Mi…

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Spotting Diamonds in the Rough with Alex's Father Jim Keledjian 1:09:00

1y ago1:09:00

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A life has many ups and downs, and the life of Jim Keledjian, father of Alex, is no exception. His story of rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-riches through the worlds of city planning and real estate investment is full of timeless gems of universal wisdom, including how to recognize opportunity in even some of the most obscure places. Jim Keledjian formed…

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Utilizing IP That You Love with Writer-Producer Marc Guggenheim (Supergirl, Green Lantern) 1:03:12

1y ago1:03:12

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Writer-producer Marc Guggenheim approaches his work from a place of trying to please the ten-year-old version of himself who loved sci fi and superheroes. So he was the perfect guy for Warner Bros. and DC Comics to tap to not just play in, but help build its cinematic sandbox. Marc Guggenheim is an American screenwriter, television producer, comic …

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S2E5: Being Someone People Want to Work with in the Independent Film Industry with Jack Binder 45:08

1y ago45:08

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Jack Binder joins us to discuss independent and studio producing, two fields which he has operated in for several decades with great success. Jack speaks to working with his brother – comedian, writer, director, and actor Mike Binder – as well as working on several solo projects. He discusses the importance of being a good collaborator, as well as …

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Turning Life Experience into Story with Writer-Producer Marc Guggenhiem (Law & Order, Arrow) 1:07:16

1y ago1:07:16

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Some of the best storytellers in the world led entire lives before getting into the writing business. Writer-producer Marc Guggenheim made the leap from writing legal briefs to legal dramas and sci-fi superhero sagas like The CW's Arrow, The Flash and Batwoman. Marc Guggenheim is an American screenwriter, television producer, comic book writer, and…

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Location, Location, Location! How Director Brad Anderson Makes His Settings Into Characters 1:06:48

1y ago1:06:48

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The three rules of real estate become reel as director Brad Anderson explains how he takes inspiration from films like his B-side choice, Nicolas Roeg's "Don't Look Now" (1973), to make the places he shoots (whether it's a train, insane asylum or the coast of Spain) just as important as the actors and the plot. Brad Anderson is an American film dir…

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S2E4: From Crashing Film Festival Parties to Producing “Margin Call” with Rob Barnum 42:00

1y ago42:00

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Rob Barnum joins us to discuss independent producing, his collaboration with writer and director J.C. Chandor, the challenges of producing at all levels, and how the world of independent producing has changed post-streaming. Barnum has produced many films over the years, successfully navigating the ever changing landscape of independent film, makin…

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Avoiding Genre Pigeonholing with Director Brad Anderson (The Machinist, Session 9) 57:23

1y ago57:23

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The studio system often tries to dictate the type of movies a filmmaker is allowed to make. But uncompromising storytellers like writer-director Brad Anderson are never afraid to steer their career in whatever direction they choose. Brad Anderson is an American film director, producer and writer. A director of thriller and horror films and televisi…

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Hollywood Strike Roundtable: The State of Show Business Today 59:53

1y ago59:53

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The WGA strike may be coming to its conclusion. But SAG still holds strong, A.I. lurks in the shadows and moviemaking ain't what it used to be. So producers Evan Astrowksy and Craig Perry, as well as entertainment lawyer Rose Meade Hart, sit down to talk shop. Craig Perry As a partner at Zide/Perry Entertainment, Craig Perry, produced Universal's A…

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Keeping Your Sanity As a Screenwriter with Writing Life Coach Brooks Elms 1:17:14

1y ago1:17:14

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Whether it's the fear of A.I. coming for your job or the fact that your third act stinks to high heaven, the writing life is full of worries and doubts. Luckily screenwriting mentor Brooks Elms has your back. Alex and Ryan talk to him about how to take notes, find hope for the future, and write honest stories driven by real humanity like Richard Li…

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S2E3: Making Your Own TV Show from Scratch with Bobby Goldstein 37:49

1y ago37:49

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Bobby Goldstein joins us for a hilarious, quick-witted conversation surrounding the creation and production of his now infamous show Cheaters, which ran for twenty-one seasons and continues to live on through syndication. His do-it-yourself attitude and extensive business savvy makes for an extremely informative episode on producing independent tel…

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Tod Browning's "Freaks" (1932) & Fundamentals of Film Directing 1:01:36

1y ago1:01:36

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with NYU film professor David Irving, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss Tod Browning's 1932 film "Freaks." David Irving is a director whose professional film credits include Night of the Cyclone (1990) with Kris Kristofferson and Marisa Berenson; C.H.U.D. II (1988) with Robert Va…

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David Irving 1:03:02

1y ago1:03:02

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with NYU film professor and author David Irving, in the first episode of a two-part series. David Irving is a director whose professional film credits include Night of the Cyclone (1990) with Kris Kristofferson and Marisa Berenson; C.H.U.D. II (1988) with Robert Vaughn and Gerrit Graham; The Emperor's New Clothes (1987) w…

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S2E2: Setting up Disney and Producing “Titanic” with Bill Mechanic 43:14

1y ago43:14

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Bill Mechanic is one of the most successful studio executives of all time, and has been instrumental in the development, production, and distribution of some of the most influential films of the 20th and 21st century. Now CEO and Chairman of Pandemonium Films, Bill and Matthew discuss his storybook career, from the glory days at Paramount, to the b…

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J. Miles Dale 1:05:37

1y ago1:05:37

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with producer and director J Miles Dale, including a discussion of his choice of "B-Side": Brian De Palma’s 1974 movie “Phantom of the Paradise.” Academy Award-winning producer J. Miles Dale has been making movies and television programs for over 35 years. His productions have been honored with numerous awards including 1…

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From Music Videos to Major Motion Pictures: Craftsmanship in Cinema 43:30

1y ago43:30

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with production designer Paul Rice, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss some of his favorite design work in film. Paul Rice is a multi talented and multi dimensional artist, designer, fabricator, and performer. Paul began his art career early, working at his father's parade float f…

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The Importance of Understanding the Entertainment Business with Joe Lewis 33:24

1y ago33:24

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Joe Lewis joins us for a highly informational conversation surrounding Joe’s career, his approach to independent producing, and how he got his start by understanding the current state of the industry while simultaneously looking towards the future. Earning his first credit helping create Comedy Central’s Tosh.O, Joe would go on to produce Transpare…

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Emma Sidi has been Greenlit! 1:15:05

1y ago1:15:05

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Actor, comedian and writer Emma Sidi, who returns in the third series of BBC comedy Starstruck, directs the movie of her life in the latest episode of Toby Earle's podcast. Emma's biopic features karaoke with Emily Maitlis, the Mexican Woking, ruthless BBC feedback, how she made children cry when she was a teacher, Alan Partridge, and Rose Matafeo …

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Paul Rice 47:55

1y ago47:55

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with art director and production designer Paul Rice, in the first episode of a two-part series. Paul Rice is a multi talented and multi dimensional artist, designer, fabricator, and performer. Paul began his art career early, working at his father's parade float factory and attending an art magnet high school in Memphis, …

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Niki Caro's "Whale Rider" (2002) & Meaningful Representation in Movies 46:43

1y ago46:43

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with writer-director Angie Wang, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss Niki Caro's 2002 film "Whale Rider." Angie Wang is the writer-director of MDMA, an autobiographical ’80s crime drama starring Annie Q. and Francesca Eastwood, which is in theaters from September 14 through Shout! …

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Angie Wang 54:10

1y ago54:10

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with writer-director Angie Wang, in the first episode of a two-part series. Angie Wang is the writer-director of MDMA, an autobiographical ’80s crime drama starring Annie Q. and Francesca Eastwood, which is in theaters from September 14 through Shout! Factory. She was born in 1965 and holds a B.A. with a triple major in E…

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Robert Altman's "The Player" (1992) & Hollywood of Yesteryear 45:56

1+ y ago45:56

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with creator-developer and television executive Eli Holzman, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss Robert Altman's 1992 film "The Player." Eli Holzman is the founder and CEO of The Intellectual Property Corporation and the President of Sony Pictures Television Nonfiction. Holzman beg…

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Eli Holzman 55:13

1+ y ago55:13

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with creator-developer and television executive Eli Holzman, who helped Alex develop and sell the original Project Greenlight, in the first episode of a two-part series. Eli Holzman is the founder and CEO of The Intellectual Property Corporation and the President of Sony Pictures Television Nonfiction. Holzman began his c…

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