Best Leslie LaPage Podcasts (2024)

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Building a New Way to Produce a Film with Antonio Saura - Ep #169 34:43

1h ago34:43

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Writer, producer and teacher. Born in Madrid, the son of film director Carlos Saura and film teacher and journalist Adela Medrano, brother of film director Saura Medrano. Either as executive of the film companies LolaFilms and Iberoamericana Films, or as executive producer for the film production companies Zebra Producciones and La Fiera Corrupia, …

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Selling and Distribution of Your Independent Film with Clay Epstein - Ep #168 36:50

4d ago36:50

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Clay Epstein is President of Film Mode Entertainment, a worldwide sales and production company he launched in March 2016 which aims to present 10-15 theatrical titles a year. Prior to founding Film Mode, Epstein spent several years at Arclight Films as Senior Vice President, Sales and Acquisitions. While there, he represented such feature films as …

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Protecting Our Kids on Hollywood Sets with Danicah Waldo - Ep #167 29:34

11d ago29:34

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Danicah Waldo is a writer, director, and producer based out of New York City. She got her 10,000 hours directing and producing narrative short films for the Applause New York YouTube channel, which now sits at over 1.5 million subscribers and 1 billion views. In 2021 she took a leap to join LIT Videobooks, a startup production company making docume…

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A Safe Space for a Filmmakker's Creativity with Tanna Frederick - Ep #166 30:20

18d ago30:20

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Tanna Marie Frederick is an American stage and independent film actress who rose to prominence for her title role in Henry Jaglom's Hollywood Dreams, for which she received the Best Actress Award at the 2008 Fargo Film Festival.By Leslie LaPage

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Out of the Box Filmmaking That Attracts Hollywood with Angeline Walsh - Ep #165 33:58

1M ago33:58

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Angeline Walsh is a filmmaker and writer from Cleveland, Ohio. Specializing in period pieces, she has a passion for unusual histories and an interest in portraying what connects people across time. Her most recent projects as a writer-director include "The Haunted Woman," an adaptation of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story The Yellow Wa…

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Media Distribution for the Filmmaker with Ken Dubow - Ep #164 41:18

1M ago41:18

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Access Entertainment is a boutique sales agency dedicated to guiding filmmakers and television producers to reach their greatest distribution potential. Before Access, DuBow managed Lightning Entertainment as Executive Vice President and transitioned the company to its corporate owners at the time, Larry Flynt Publications. DuBow was also at First …

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Directing the Most Unique Hollywood Actors with Jane Spencer - Ep #163 30:18

1M ago30:18

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After earning a degree in Theatre and Philosophy at the University of Texas, Ms Spencer moved to New York City, where she attended NYU and The Actors Studio Playwright/Director's Unit, which was run by Elia Kazan and Arthur Penn. She wrote and directed plays in New York City, and was a member of Circle Rep Lab. She also wrote and directed plays in …

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What Do Networks Expect in Today's Hollywood with Chevonne O'Shaughnessy - Ep #162 35:20

2M ago35:20

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As Co-Founder and President of American Cinema International, Chevonne began her professional journey as the President of International Sales at Quest Entertainment. Over the spans of 10 years, she successfully oversaw the production and sales of more than 176 feature films and two popular television series. In 2000, Chevonne established American C…

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What the Heck are the Upfronts? - Ep #161 19:51

2M ago19:51

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In this episode Leslie breaks down the Upfronts in Hollywood. What are they and why are they so important?By Leslie LaPage

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New Trends in Animation with Tony Bancroft - Ep #160 41:13

2M ago41:13

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With over 30 years in the animation industry, Tony Bancroft has been creatively involved in almost every position making an animated film, video, commercial, or short film. His animation and directing skills have been sharpened and honed while working at Walt Disney Feature Animation, Sony Pictures, his own animation company, Toonacious Family Ente…

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Lessons From a Hollywood Director with Ken Kwapis - Ep #159 54:58

2M ago54:58

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Ken Kwapis has been a motion picture and television director for four decades. He directed eleven feature films, among them A Walk In The Woods, Big Miracle, He’s Just Not That Into You, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Kwapis helped launch nine television series, including The Larry Sanders Show, The Bernie Mac Show, and The Office. He e…

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How to Become a Successful Writer with Dr. Beverly J. Graf 40:35

3M ago40:35

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B.J. Graf (aka Beverly Graf) lives in Los Angeles with her family and a menagerie of four-footers. Her near-future-mystery-novel, GENESYS X, featuring Detectives Eddie Piedmont & Shin Miyaguchi, will be published 11/10/2020 by Fairwood Press and is available for pre-orders now at www.fairwoodpress.com, www.amazon.com, www.b&n.com, and an independen…

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Building A Career and Company as a Film Producer with Giovanni Labadessa - Ep #157 35:58

3M ago35:58

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Giovanni Labadessa Award winning film producer and storyteller, founder of Lumiere Lab a boutique film production company working since 2010 to tell stories that entertain, edify and build more understanding and empathy for others. Passionate about strengthening the independent film ecosystem as whole, in 2018 I co-founded Nòt Film Fest, a film fes…

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Get an Oscar Nomination for Your Film with Rick Markovitz - Ep #156 46:44

3M ago46:44

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Rick Markovitz is a partner in Weissman/Markovitz Communications. WMC forges connections between people, brands and media to convey powerful ideas. Grounded in the business of storytelling, we know how to use the right tools and channels in today';s complex social media environment. With decades of entertainment marketing and communications experti…

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The Secret to Successful International Productions with Luca Severi - Ep #155 45:12

3M ago45:12

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Luca was born in a little town in the north of Italy, Castelfranco Veneto, 30 minutes far from Venice. After high school, he moved to Milan to study communication at the University without an exact idea of what I wanted to become. Luca became an assistant to a television director who was managing some live broadcast shows for SKY Italy and wanted s…

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Down and Dirty Distribution Tips That No One is Talking About - Ep #154 29:21

4M ago29:21

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Everything you ever wanted to know about how to get your movie distributed, but were afraid to ask. This is the Best in Fest Best Of Distribution episode.By Leslie LaPage

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Life in the Golden Age of Hollywood with George Stevens Jr. - Ep #153 41:24

4M ago41:24

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In 1962, while he was doing pre-production work on The Greatest Story Ever Told, Stevens was recruited by Edward R. Murrow to serve as director of the Motion Picture and Television Service, a division of the United States Information Agency.[10][11] At age 31, Stevens moved from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., where as director of the service, he …

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How to Be an Effective Writing Team - Ep #152 39:29

4M ago39:29

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Director/screenwriter Jace Anderson most recently directed her first feature film, The Long Game, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2024. Based on a short story by New York Times-bestselling author Janet Fitch, the film stars Kathleen Turner, Jackie Earle Haley and newcomer Sekai Abeni. It is a “femme fata…

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From Dancer to Filmmaker with Nicolas Dozol - Ep #151 27:32

4M ago27:32

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Nicolas Dozol first studied dance at the Conservatoire de Lyon and at the Rudra Béjart school-atelier in Lausanne (Maurice Béjart's school). He still dancing as an extra dancer in the Opéra de Paris ballet. He then continued his studies in cinema at the Conservatoire Libre du Cinéma Français (CLCF) in Paris. Nicolas directed one feature film and nu…

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Story— Why it’s Critical for Film and Television with Steve Stockman - Ep #150 31:10

5M ago31:10

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Steve Stockman is president of LA-based Custom Productions, Inc. and a producer, writer and director of over 250 commercials, web series, short films, music videos, and TV shows. Steve is also the creator of How to Shoot Video that Doesn’t Suck: The Video Course. The course is based on his book How to Shoot Video that Doesn’t Suck, the world’s best…

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Top Tips From an Entertainment Attorney with Nina Ameri - Ep #149 40:57

5M ago40:57

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With 20 years of legal experience in the entertainment industry, Nina Ameri has established herself as a well-known, and respected attorney, with deep connections and relationships within the entertainment industry. Over the years, Nina has utilized her skills to support clients in several entertainment industry-specific practice areas including, e…

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Create Your Own Career with Producer/Director Veteran filmmaker Julia Verdin - Ep #148 46:22

5M ago46:22

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Veteran filmmaker Julia Verdin is a multi-hyphenate - she is known as an accomplished producer, award-winning Director and has written a number of screenplays. Having been in the film business for 30 years, Julia has established herself as one of Hollywood's leading independent producers, with over 36 critically acclaimed feature films produced to …

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Best of Best in Fest Part 2 - Ep #147 44:33

5M ago44:33

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Take a look back at some of the best moments of behind the scenes Hollywood talk with the Best of Best in Fest Part 2By Leslie LaPage

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The Best of Best in Fest Part 1 - Ep# 146 26:47

5M ago26:47

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Take a look back at some of the best moments of behind the scenes Hollywood talk with the Best of Best in Fest.By Leslie LaPage

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Getting Your Script Ready to Sell with Peyton McDavitt - Ep #144 28:53

6M ago28:53

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In this episode Leslie and Peyton talk about her career as an actress and a writer. Peyton gives great tips on how to prepare your script for sale in Hollywood. Peyton McDavitt was born on 12 January 1984 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She is an actress and writer,By Leslie LaPage

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Design Your Career as a Director of Photography with Jay Lopez Jr. - Ep #144 38:15

6M ago38:15

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In this episode, Leslie speaks with Director of Photography at "In Reel Time" Jay Lopez Jr. Jay is a rising star in the industry and they discuss everything from the basic lighting of a shot to drone operating and AI. This episode has something for everyone. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6800740/By Leslie LaPage

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Starting an Animation Production Company with Lirit Rosenzweig Topaz - Ep #143 24:08

6M ago24:08

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Lirit Rosenzweig Topaz has more than 20 years experience as a producer of animation, live action TV shows, films, music videos and live events. She has a strong passion for the industry and loves collaborating with clients. As the executive producer, Lirit has worked on a variety of projects including Sonic the Hedgehog, Marvel Avengers, Harry Pott…

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From Live Action to Animation with Studio Head -Karen K Miller - Ep #142 44:12

7M ago44:12

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Karen K. Miller is the current President & CEO of CGS USA LLC at Cyber group studios. Prior to this, they were the Senior Vice President of Content at NBCUniversal Media, LLC from July 2018 to March of 2022. In this role, they were responsible for creating and executing a content strategy, leading a development team, overseeing co-productions, shor…

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The College of Comedy with Alec Bantivoglio - Ep #140 23:16

7M ago23:16

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Alec Bantivoglio is a comedy writer from Philadelphia with a passion to make people laugh. In the Spring of 2023 I graduated from Chapman University with a Master’s in Television Writing and Production. While there, he created and was the show runner for Xander, a fantasy-comedy web-series, crewed by many of my fellow Chapman students. Over the las…

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Breaking the Glass Ceiling with Producer Donna Smith - Ep #140 30:50

7M ago30:50

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Donna Smith began her career as Production Coordinator on RAGING BULL and quickly rose through the ranks, serving as Production Manager, Line Producer and Producer on notable projects that included THE TERMINATOR.Smith was tapped by Universal Pictures to serve as President of Physical Production and Post Production; becoming the first woman to serv…

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What it Takes to be Great at Your Craft with Maritza Meadows - Ep #139 39:57

7M ago39:57

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From line producing to lighting design Leslie and Maritza dive deep into what it really takes to perfect your craft in Hollywood.By Leslie LaPage

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Film Editing From an Expert with Gail Gilbert - Ep #138 28:58

8M ago28:58

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Gail Gilbert was an award-winning film editor before going back for an MFA in Writing for the Screen + Stage at Northwestern University. Now she is fully launched in a new career as writer/director, thriving on creating stories that push the envelope in critiquing modern life. Her work challenges stereotypes of ageism and shows that life is equally…

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How to Get What You Need From a Scene with Carlyle King and Irina Maleeva - Ep #137 29:16

8M ago29:16

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Irina The world of Irina Maleeva jettisoned into the cinematic spotlight when she was discovered by the legendary Federico Fellini at age 15 and would go on to perform in three of his highly-acclaimed movies: Satyricon; Spirits of the Dead; and Roma. Later Maleeva was chosen for the lead part of Jessica in the film, “The Merchant of Venice” playing…

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The Burdens and Blessings of Being a Female Director with Chloe Burns - Ep #136 21:41

8M ago21:41

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Chloe Burns graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Film & amp; Media Studies. After graduating, Chloe wrote, produced, and acted in The Adventures of Botfly, an award-winning web series, and the short film, The Thing About Miller House, which showed at film festivals throughout Kansas City. In 2021, Burns founded Bull Skull Produc…

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What's it Like to Film in China with Susu Huang - Ep #134 23:41

8M ago23:41

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Currently a student at the University of Southern California, Linjie “Susu” Huang had a long and winding road before following her dream of making films. Born into a traditional Chinese family, Linjie endured twenty years pursuing their values like being practical and doing something more success driven. But instead she decided to unleash her inner…

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Don't Listen Before Bed: The True Crime Episode with Marlene Sharp - Ep #133 46:03

8M ago46:03

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Marlene Sharp is a creative and business-savvy entertainment multi-hyphenate who originally hails from New Orleans but is now a (San Fernando) Valley girl. Firmly ensconced in LA life, Marlene is top dawg at Pink Poodle Productions. Clients include Rainshine Entertainment, BoredPanda.com, WeFixYourScript.com, ToonBo, and The Center for Learning Unl…

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The World of Animation and AI with Bob Harper - Ep #132 38:44

9M ago38:44

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After dazzling Dallas, Texas with street performing and experimenting with professional wrestling (which was brutal) and stand-up comedy (which was even more brutal), Bob was 'drawn' into the Los Angeles animation industry. Bob worked for Cartoon Network, Disney TV, and Nickelodeon. He co-executive produced two seasons of the Misfortunes of Being N…

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The Best Of Best in Fest - #Ep 131 33:39

9M ago33:39

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Welcome to the Best OF Best in Fest!By Leslie LaPage

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Bringing the Children's Hour Radio Show to the Masses with Katie Stone - Ep #130 32:37

9M ago32:37

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Katie Stone is Executive Director and Producer of The Children’s Hour radio show and podcast and has been described as the “Mr. Rogers of public radio.” She began producing The Children’s Hour 22 years ago as a volunteer at her local NPR affiliate, KUNM-fm. In 2018 Katie started a nonprofit, The Children’s Hour Inc. and has taken the radio show to …

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Directing TV: Tricks of the Trade with Nikki Hevesy- Ep #130 33:59

9M ago33:59

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Nikki Hevesy is an award-winning director and producer who has worked on documentaries, shorts, multi-camera presentations, promotional and music videos. She began her career in theatre, and as the founding artistic director of the City of Performing Arts company in San Francisco, has directed more than 50 stage productions, including writing and d…

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Women Advancing in Corporate America with Genna Rosenberg - Ep #129 44:41

10M ago44:41

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Genna Rosenberg is CEO of GennComm, a global PR & Marketing agency representing many of the most powerful classic and new brands of our time, Chief Ideator at ImaGENNation, a Think Tank focused on licensing and connections in the consumer product space, and Executive Producer at Upbeat Entertainment Group, bringing music and content focused on empo…

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Developing and Marketing Graphic Novels with John Shableski - Ep #128 43:36

10M ago43:36

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John Shableski is a nationally recognized expert in the development of the graphic novel/manga/comics category for the publishing industry including trade, library and educational markets. Along with editorial development, design and strategic planning, his scope of expertise includes the study of industry trends and market development for the educ…

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Secrets of Animation and NFT's with Rob Feldman - Ep #127 45:53

10M ago45:53

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Rob Feldman is a Ringo-Award nominated comic book creator, animation producer and NFT artist best known for his print and online comic, Cyko KO and web animated series, Dr. Shroud. Having produced content for the likes of Warner Brothers, Fangoria, Starlog, Top Cow and Mystery Science Theater, Rob's recent work of NFT drops and streaming through th…

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Children's Book Turns to a Series - Ep #126 42:02

10M ago42:02

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Linda Malik is a writer/screenwriter/storyteller living in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from Denmark, she worked as a professional ballet dancer for 12 years before an injury put a stop to her career. She went back to school in the U.S., where she earned a B.A and M.A in Radio and Television (Screenwriting) from San Francisco State University. She h…

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Amanda's Action Club with Amanda Frolich - Ep #125 39:20

11M ago39:20

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Amanda Frolich, aka Action Amanda, is an award-winning children’s entertainer, early years educator, health and fitness expert, best-selling author and Government advisor. This year marks Amanda’s 30th year in business as the CEO of Amanda’s Action Club. From starting in a small community centre, Amanda has grown to working globally. Her impressive…

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Mastering Every Aspect of Producing a Documentary Film with Judy Korin - Ep #124 44:17

11M ago44:17

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Judy Korin fuses her backgrounds in graphic design and filmmaking to contribute to visually powerful and socially impactful works. In addition to producing REBEL HEARTS (2021, max/discovery+) which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, she is a producer of the documentary series THE LINCOLN PROJECT (2022, Showtime) and the Netflix original docum…

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What Does A Line Producer Really Do? - Ep #122 34:21

11M ago34:21

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A Line Producer is the unsung hero of a film production. Full of responsibility and, of course, stress, the job of a line producer is crucial and really challenging. In this episode Leslie breaks down the whole job from beginning to the end leaving no stone unturned. This is a must listen!By Leslie LaPage

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Casting, Directing and the Marvels of Virtual Production with Dianah Wynter - Ep #122 51:28

11M ago51:28

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Today Ledslie talks to Dianah Wynter. Wynter was born and raised in New York. She directed Intimate Betrayal (1999), HappySAD (2009), and Daddy's Girl (1996), for which she received an Emmy nomination. Her stage directing credits include the world premiere of The Interrogation of Nathan Hale at South Coast Rep, Mules at San Francisco's Magic Theatr…

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The Greatest Financing System for Independent Films with Patrick Rizzotti - Ep #120 34:54

12M ago34:54

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Patrick Rizzotti, is a veteran film producer and founder of Crossroad Productions. Crossroad's finds projects that can crossover to multiple entertainment platforms during its lifespan. Rizzotti originally co-founded Fortress Features in 2004 - 2017 and developed over 100 feature film and television projects during the next 14 years. The goal of Fo…

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Creating Your Opportunities as a Black Woman in Hollywood with McKenzie Chinn - Ep #119 31:51

12M ago31:51

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McKenzie is a filmmaker, actor, and poet based in Chicago. Driven by a revolutionary sensibility, her work uses rich imagery and a deeply personal lens to explore the lives, relationships, and dreams of those who experience marginalization based on their identities, frequently returning to themes around longing and ambition, with her storytelling r…

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