Best From My Hood To Hollywood Podcasts (2024)

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BPS 382: The Way of the Creative Filmmaker with Jocelyn Jones 1:23:03

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Jocelyn Jones was raised in an artist's community on the Hudson River just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. This idyllic hamlet is home to some of the most influential artists of our time and it was here that her interest in art, artists and their process began.She is the daughter of Henry Jones, a character actor whose credits include some 40 films …

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BPS 381: From Micro-Budget to World-Wide Distribution with Shane Stanley 1:21:28

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At sixteen years old, Shane Stanley had already received his first Emmy Award for his work on Desperate Passage (1987) which starred Michael Landon. Over the next few years he learned filmmaking under his father Lee Stanley on what became known as The Desperate Passage Series (1988 to 1995) starring Sharon Gless, Edward James Olmos, Marlo Thomas an…

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Conversation with Recording Artist Travis Greene 17:20

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Efrem Graham talks to Grammy nominated artist Travis Greene. Travis talks about his new book called "Are You Praying for the Wrong Thing?". He also talks about his role as Pastor and Founder of Forward City Church.By CBN News

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BPS 380: Watch This to Survive on a Film Set with Christine Chen 1:17:51

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Christine Chen is an Academy qualified film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms. She fell in love with capturing images and telling stories through film the first time she got her hands on an early addition VHS camcorder in 1993. Christine’s love of film turned into a life-long passion for writing and directing. Christine has a B.A. fr…

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THE FIRING SQUAD, PT. 2: A Sit-Down Interview with James Barrington 12:39

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Efrem Graham has a conversation with actor James Barrington. He talks about his life and his role in the new film called "The Firing Squad".By CBN News

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BPS 379: The Art of Being a Military Advisor on Set with Jariko Denman 1:06:01

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Jariko Denman was born in Washington DC and, as a military brat, grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School, he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis, Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the…

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BPS 378: Directing as a Team & NOT Killing Each Other with Vanessa & Joseph Winter 1:02:59

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Vanessa and Joseph Winter are a writer/director duo best known for their critically acclaimed SXSW midnighter “Deadstream,” a horror comedy coming to Shudder in October. They also wrote and directed a segment of the highly anticipated V/H/S/99 which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Their feature debut, Deadst…

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BPS 377: I Almost Died Making My Indie Film with Josh David Jordan 1:00:46

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Josh David Jordan is a Texas filmmaker, director, actor and artist. Starting off as an actor, He appeared in several feature films, as well as the sitcom, SCRUBS. He began to slowly transition myself behind the lens. Josh worked on MTV featured music videos for the Polyphonic Spree, Rhett Miller of the Old 97's and many more. After premiering his s…

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BPS 376: How to Make Money in TODAY's Indie Film with Jon Erwin 1:13:19

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In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others. …

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QUEEN OF CLEAN: A Sit-Down Interview with Chonda Pierce 17:22

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Efrem Graham has a conversation with comedy's "Queen of Clean" Chonda Pierce. She talks about her newest memoir titled Life is Funny Until It's Not.By CBN News

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BPS 375: Directing Al Pacino in an Indie Film with Johnny Martin 52:06

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Since he was eighteen years old, Johnny Martin has been solely working in the film and television industry. He began his career as a stuntman, and within a relatively short period of time graduated to being a stunt coordinator and second-unit director. In those capacities, Johnny has worked on over 260 films, TV shows, and commercials, and even won…

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BONUS EPISODE: How to Succeed as a Screenwriter with Thomas Dever 1:03:26

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Today on the show we have head of writer success at Coverfly, Thomas Dever. Thomas has been helping screenwriters for years. I wanted to have him on the show to discuss what he's seeing in the film business, from a street level. Thomas works with all the major agencies, top end producers and managers. If anyone knows what Hollywood is looking or he…

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BPS 374: The Making Of Small Engine Repair with John Pollono 1:14:10

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This week I brought on the show, playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor, John Pollono. I wanted to go down the road a little bit about his remarkable journey in the business which expands across theatre and short films. John is one of the founders of the Jabberwocky Theatre Company in 2004 which became the Rogue Machine Theatre in 2008 where…

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THE FIRING SQUAD: A Sit-Down Interview with Cuba Gooding, Jr. 22:02

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In this special 4th of July edition of Studio 5, Efrem Graham has a conversation with Oscar award winning actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. He talks about his role in the upcoming film The Firing Squad. He also talks about his life, and takes a look back at some of his films.By CBN News

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BONUS EPISODE: The Art of Writing Adaptations with Joe Wright 55:28

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Today on the show we have Oscar® nominated filmmaker and screenwriter Joe Wright. Joe has established himself as one of Hollywood’s top directors with his rare ability to captivate global audiences through his extraordinary cinematic craft. Most recently, Wright directed the psychological thriller THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW, starring Amy Adams, Julian…

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BPS 373: Cinematography for Directors with Jacqueline B. Frost 51:58

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Cinematographers are really the directors of images while directors are the authors of the performances. Evidently, the collaboration between these two important persons on set with a shared vision and respect influences the work environment and (the ultimate result) the film, a great deal. We’re inspired this week by cinematographer, and author, J…

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FROM THE HOOD TO HARVARD: A Sit-Down Interview with Dee-1 28:59

2M ago28:59

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Efrem Graham has a conversation with Rapper, Scholar, and Speaker Dee-1. He talks about his life, his music, and his new children's book. He also explains why he's calling us all to put on our 3's...BE REAL, BE RIGHTEOUS, and BE RELEVANT.By CBN News

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BONUS EPISODE: Mastering Screenwriting in Hollywood with Mick Hurbis-Cherrier 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

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Today on the show we have author, filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Hurbis-Cherrier. Mick is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. His works have been broadcast and shown around the country and have garnered prizes at many festivals including the Black Maria Film & Video Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Athens Film & Video Festival and the Cin…

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BPS 372: How NOT to Lose Money Producing Indie Films with Anne Marie Gillen 1:04:38

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The film industry had to adjust a lot since the hit of COVID. Thanks to streaming services, the hit wasn’t as volatile as could be. Now that society seems to be reaching the end of the pandemic, the future of the filmmaking and film experience post-COVID has become part of the conversation. To help us explore the subject, I have on the show today, …

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I GOT AWAY: A Sit-Down Interview with Pastor Mike, Jr. 23:29

2M ago23:29

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Efrem Graham has a conversation with award winning Recording Artist Pastor Mike, Jr. The Senior Pastor has new music and is currently on tour. He talks about his life, career and how he feels being called the "New King of Urban Inspiration".By CBN News

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BPS 371: Selling Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark with Cody Meirick 47:24

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Today on the show we have filmmaker Cody Meirick. Cody is the director of the documentary Scary Stories, based on the wildly popular book series Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark. We discuss how he leveraged an underserved niche audience, how he piggy-backed off the major studio release of the narrative version and how he was able to get access to …

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MY STORY, MY GLORY: A Sit-Down Interview with Matthew West 18:55

2M ago18:55

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Efrem Graham has a conversation with award winning Singer and Songwriter Matthew West. He is not only writing and recording music, but is also a published author. He discusses his newest book, a devotional called "My Story, My Glory".By CBN News

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BPS 370: Changing the World with Your Documentary with Susan Kucera 27:13

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In the stillness of a serene morning, the light of inspiration dawns upon us as we venture into the depths of human creativity and perseverance. On today's episode, we welcome the visionary documentarian Susan Kucera, whose lens captures the intricate dance of life and the profound undercurrents of our existence.Susan Kucera, a remarkable filmmaker…

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WERKING: A Sit-Down Interview with Recording Artist Me'Kayla 21:00

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Efrem Graham talks to Me'Kayla. She is a rising Christian Recording Artist who is sharing music from a Generation Z perspective. Me'Kayla is also apart of the Tennessee State University Band which made history by becoming the first collegiate marching band to win a Grammy award. Me'Kayla currently has a new music single called "Werking".…

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BPS 369: Music Licensing for Film Demystified with Chris Small 46:57

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We have all wanted to have a killer song we love in one of our films or projects, that perfect song that makes the scene pop off the screen. When you begin to investigate how to get permission for the song you soon discover the maze of red tape and crap you need to deal with in order to have the song in your film.From getting film festival rights t…

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UNSUNG HERO: A Sit-Down Interview with David & Helen Smallbone 32:42

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Efrem Graham talks to David and Helen Smallbone. They are the parents of Recording artist Rebecca St. James and Joel and Luke Smallbone of the duo group for King and Country. David and Helen talk about the new film "Unsung Hero" which is based on their true life story. Both parents took a leap of faith moving from Australia to America to embark on …

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BPS 368: To Film and Die in L.A - Micro-Budget Misadventures with Adam William Ward 1:14:51

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Today on the show we have writer/director, Adam William Ward. His new film is called Wally Got Wasted. I brought him on the show to discuss the crazy misadventures he had shooting guerilla-style in the City of Angels, Los Angeles. L.A. is probably the toughest city in the world to shoot a guerilla-style film. His stories are not on filled with know…

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MORE THAN THIS: A Sit-Down Interview with CeCe Winans 25:41

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Efrem Graham has a one-on-one conversation with CeCe Winans. She is talking about her new music, tour, and Generations LIVE Conference.By CBN News

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BPS 367: Making Money Self Distributing Your Indie Film with Naomi McDougall Jones 1:27:52

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Today episode is probably one of the most important shows I have released in some time. On the show is filmmaker Naomi McDougall Jones the writer, actress and producer behind the indie film Bite Me, a subversive romantic comedy about a real-life vampire and the IRS agent who audits them, directed by Meredith Edwards.The filmmakers of Bite Me have d…

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BEING DEITRICK: A Sit-Down Interview with Deitrick Haddon 26:00

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On this sedition of Studio 5, Efrem sits down for a one on one conversation with Recording artist and pastor Deitrick Haddon.By CBN News

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BPS 366: Using Filmmaking for Change in the World with Jon Fitzgerald 44:26

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Today on the show we have filmmaker and author Jon Fitzgerald. Jon has twenty-five years of experience in the independent film, internet, and film festival communities, a rare leader with a unique combination of skills. As a filmmaker, he has produced a number of award-winning documentaries; and as a consultant, he has guided many independent film …

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DARING RESCUE: A Sit-Down Interview with the Cast & Crew of One Life 17:33

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It's another edition of Conversations from Studio 5! Efrem Graham sits down with Director James Hawes along with actor's Helen Bonham Carter and Romola Garai from the movie One Life. It's the true story of a British Stockbroker who helps rescue more than 600 children from the grip of the Nazi's.By CBN News

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BPS 365: Making Money & Cracking the Amazon Code for Self Distribution with Ismael Gomez 1:02:32

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Today on the show we have a filmmaker that was able to crack the Amazon code and actually make money self-distributing his low-budget film on the platform. His name is Ismael Gomez.Ismael Gomez is a Cuban-American filmmaker. In 2009, he received an Artist Fellowship grant to pursue his B.A degree in Film Production. After completing his studies, he…

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WORLD OF NARNIA: A Sit-Down Intv with the Cast & Crew of Prince Caspian 42:25

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On this edition of Conversations from Studio 5, Efrem Graham sits down for a conversation with some of the cast and crew of the stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis' Prince Caspian.By CBN News

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BPS 364: Producing Terrance Malik & Build a Mammoth Empire with Tanner Beard 1:04:53

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Today on the show we have renaissance filmmaker Tanner Beard. I Had the pleasure of meeting him at the Mammoth Film Festival this year. His adventures in Hollywood are pretty amazing.Tanner Beard is a film and television actor, producer and director as well as CEO of Silver Sail Entertainment and Mammoth Film Festival. SSE was created during the in…

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MY CRAZY LIFE: A Sit-Down Interview with Mondo De La Vega 19:05

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On this edition of Conversations from Studio 5, Efrem sits down with Mondo del la Vega. Mondo talks about his his life from Gangster to Grace through his book called My Crazy Life.By CBN News

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BPS 363: Editing for Directors with Gael Chandler 54:53

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Television editor and author Gael Chandler is on the hot mic today. Most of you may know by now that I started out in post as an editor. Anytime I have another editor on it’s like sailors recalling old battle stories, which are always very entertaining. It is a whole other world when a director says, ‘CUT!’ to the final scene and the elves of film …

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GROWING PAINS: A Sit-Down Interview with Kirk Cameron 12:38

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On this edition of Conversations from Studio 5, Efrem Graham sits down with actor, speaker, and author Kirk Cameron. He shares his viewpoints, and discusses his new show, and his new children's book.By CBN News

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BPS 362: How Indie Films Can Use The Mandalorian Virtual Production Tech with Rene Amador 1:20:31

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What if indie filmmakers could access the same virtual production systems used on the hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian? What if you could use that same technology at home for your productions? What if it cost less than most RED Camera packages? Today's guest wants to do exactly that. Rene Amador is the co-founder and CEO of the virtual production t…

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LIVING PROOF: A Sit-Down Interview with Recording Artist Katy Nichole 17:36

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On this edition of Conversations from Studio 5 Efrem Graham sits down with award winning Recording Artist Katy Nichole. She talks about her life currently and new music just released.By CBN News

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BPS 361: How to Squeeze Money Out of Your Indie Film with Patrick Solomon 57:19

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Today on the show we have filmmaker and Filmtrepreneur Patrick Solomon. Patrick is the mastermind behind the celebrated film Finding Joe.Finding Joe is an exploration of famed Mythologist Joseph Campbell's studies and their continuing impact on our culture. Through interviews with visionaries from a variety of fields interwoven with enactments of c…

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FIND ME HERE: A Sit-Down Interview with Recording Artist Sherwin Gardner 26:21

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On this edition of Conversations from Studio 5, Efrem Graham sits down with Caribbean Gospel Artist Sherwin Gardner. His new song "Find Me Here" began as a "New Year" anthem, but social media had a different story that is massive! He talks about the song, along with his journey in life.By CBN News

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BPS 360: Making and Selling a Niche Indie Film with Rob Smat 1:16:30

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Today on the show we have writer/director Rob Smat. His niche film is THE LAST WHISTLE. It is a Football Drama with a budget 125K, the crew was almost entirely film students, shot in 13 days in Texas, distributed worldwide by Vertical Ent. for 10 theater release this past June and originated as a pitch for Rebel Without a Crew TV show and was turne…

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BUT FIRST, GOD: A Sit-Down Interview with Julie Chen Moonves 17:24

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On this edition of Conversations from Studio 5, Efrem Graham sits down and talks with Julie Chen Moonves. Julie is the long-time host of the CBS series Big Brother and former Co-Host of The Talk. She is talking and getting personal in her new, audio memoir called But First, God.By CBN News

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BPS 359: When Hip-Hop, Skateboarding and Filmmaking Collide with Jeremy Elkin 28:57

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In today’s episode, we take you back to the late 90s and early 80s hip-hop and skateboarding culture in New York City with director Jeremy Elkin’s new documentary, ‘All The Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding.’In the late 80s and early 90s, the streets of downtown Manhattan were the site of a collision between two vibra…

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BPS 358: Inside the Multi-Window Distribution Model with Simon Swart 1:10:19

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Today on the show we have Simon Swart. Swart has diverse experience in all areas of film production and distribution by virtue of his 30+ years as a leading studio executive at Warner Brothers, The Walt Disney Studios, and most recently 20th Century Fox. Swart left Fox to focus on producing with his film credits including 6 Below and the most profi…

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UNASHAMED: A Sit-Down Interview with Rapper Lecrae 17:21

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On this edition of Conversations from Studio 5, Efrem Graham sits down to talk with Rapper Lecrae. He talks about his battles with anxiety, depression, alcohol, and drugs and the work it takes for him to deal with them.By CBN News

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BPS 357: Using Blockchain to Make Money With Your Film with Kim Jackson and Jake Craven 1:08:09

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Learning about new and improved ways to navigate archaic structures in our line of business is always very interesting. So, this week, I wanted to take you on a deep dive into blockchain entertainment financing --- refined by entrepreneurs and producers Kim Jackson and Jake Craven of Breaker.io.Kim is a member of the International Academy of Televi…

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JESUS MUSIC: A Sit-Down Interview with Singing Sibling Trio CAIN 24:45

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On this edition of Conversations from Studio 5 Efrem Graham sits down with Contemporary Christian music group Cain. The singing sibling trio talk about life and their musical journey, and discuss the group's latest album called Jesus Music.By CBN News

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BPS 356: From James Cameron to Steven Spielberg, the Life of Lance Henriksen 1:12:35

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Today on the show we have legendary actor Lance Henriksen. I had the pleasure of work with Lance on my film Red Princess Blues: Genesis and if was a surreal experience. Lance has been in over 300 films through-out his remarkable career.He's mentored Tarzan, Evel Knievel and the Antichrist, and fought Terminators, Aliens, Predators, Pumpkinhead, Pin…

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