Episode 8 - Bonus Episode: From Russia to the United States. Making Moves. Making Movies. This episode is brought to you by a collaborative effort between The Slow Dive Podcast, hosted by Farida Rafique, and The Creative Seat. In this engaging interview, Farida converses with Yelena Krivosheyeva, whose remarkable career began in journalism at the t…

Episode 7 - Transitions with Annika Hylmö On this episode we are joined by writer, director, and producer Annika Hylmö. Annika possesses a treasure trove of experiences: from obtaining a PhD in communication, to navigating the waves at the American Film Institute where her flair for screenwriting was unveiled, leading to her poignant first short fi…

Episode 6 - Northern California Film Coalition - The Big Break On this episode of The Creative Seat, we sit down with Patricia La Marr and Gary Bell, the founders and executive producers of the Northern California Film Coalition (NCFC). Together, they share their insights and experiences in the film industry and their work on the upcoming feature d…

Episode 5 - Transformational Screenwriting - The Foundation of Powerful Films In today's episode, we are joined by Dawn Spinella, an award-winning writer, director, and producer. Dawn shares her insights on the power of storytelling to shift beliefs, the importance of collaboration in filmmaking, and the impact of personal experiences on creative p…

Episode 4 - Science Advising in the TV Writers Room In this episode, host Samantha K Henderson sits down with Dr. Erin Macdonald, to discuss her roll as a science adviser on Star Trek, writing her own scripts, and her work as a producer of independent films. The conversation delves into the intricacies of the TV and film writer's room, exploring ho…

Episode 3 - Caryn Ruby Script Supervisor, Writer/Performer On this episode of The Creative Seat, we take an in-depth look at the role of a script supervisor in the film industry. In this interview, we'll hear from an experienced script supervisor about her role in ensuring consistency throughout a film or TV show. Our guest, Caryn Ruby, shares her …

Episode 2 - This Creative Space Gets a Little Crowded On this episode of The Creative Seat, hosted by Samantha K. Henderson, we explore the challenge of managing a crowded headspace full of creative ideas. With the help of the sponsor, Filmcraft Studio Gear, we hear from Samantha about her personal experience and the methods she uses to develop and…

Episode 1 - Jack Buckley Creator of the Animated Feature A'Taka On this episode of The Creative Seat, host Samantha K. Henderson chats with young filmmaker Jack Buckley about his upcoming animated action mystery movie, A’Taka. Join them as they discuss the film's inspiration, artistic vision, and the challenges of developing a screenplay. They also…

The Creative Seat Podcast Trailer. An introduction to the podcast and host of the show. The Creative Seat on Instagram Music Composer: Dubb Poet Production Full transcript follows: Welcome to The Creative Seat Podcast where the curious & creative come to listen and be inspired by fellow creatives. I'm your host, Samantha K Henderson. I am an award-…