Best Tony Gapastione Podcasts (2024)

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239: Collaborating as actors & directors. Tony Gapastione & Darryl Merquillo 49:47

21h ago49:47

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After completing multiple short films together Tony Gapastione and Darryl Merquillo breakdown things learned and share LIVE feedback on set life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/support…

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240: When should you say NO to a creative project? 20:43

1h ago20:43

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Tony Gapastiones shares some thoughts on evaluating when to say HELL YES or HELL NO to a project. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/support

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238: Cylla Senii made her series debut on BET 36:54

4h ago36:54

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Actress, producer, writer and director Cylla Senii (@cyllasenii) is a versatile and daring artist who shines both on and off screen as an actress, producer, director, and writer. Her series SITUATIONSHIPS, which she created, wrote, directed, produced, and starred, made its first debut on BET and is now available on Tubi & Amazon. SITUATIONSHIPS is …

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237: Producer Avril Z. Speaks was in the top ten on Netflix & podcasts on distribution 47:30

8d ago47:30

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Avril Z. SpeaksProducer/Directorhttps://www.instagram.com/azuspeak/Avril Speaks has been carving out her path as a bold, innovative storyteller for years, not only as a Producer and Director but also as a film educator through Film Independent, the Sundance Institute, and Distribution Advocates, and formerly as a professor at Howard University. Avr…

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233: The DO's and DON'Ts of speaking on FILM FEST PANELS 17:06

8d ago17:06

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Ever wondered how to handle those awkward moments at a film fest talk back? Tony Gapastione gives some tips on what TO DO and WHAT TO AVOID. Read it here: https://bravemaker.com/film-fest-panels-dos-and-donts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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236: Let's talk intimacy with Brooke M. Haney 43:02

20d ago43:02

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This episode is an important listen for actors and filmmakers of all kinds. Brooke M. Haney (they/she) is the creator of The Actor's Warm Down, editor of The Intimacy Coordinator's Guidebook: Specialties for Stage and Screen, and one of the first 50 intimacy coordinators recognized as qualified by SAG/AFTRA. They specialize in staging authentic rep…

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235: Giovannie Espirtu is an actor, director and P.G.A member 46:20

24d ago46:20

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Giovannie Espiritu's identity is inherently political: A bisexual, once-undocumented immigrant Filipina mom who spent time in a Biblical doomsday cult as a teen. Her first short film, “Ultra-Feminist,” got an Honorable Mention at Outfest:Fusion, and her second film, “ALLY 3000,” won over 12 awards at film festivals mainly in scriptwriting and socia…

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234: LaNisa Frederick is truly HASHTAG BOOKED 44:43

1M ago44:43

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LaNisa Renee Frederick is an award-winning actor, writer, content creator & voiceover artist based in Los Angeles. https://www.instagram.com/lanisafrederick/ The comedic powerhouse has exploded on the screen playing opposite Adam Samberg in BROOKLYN 99, YOUNG SHELDON, THE GOLDBERGS, and in the Emmy award-winning A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW. Frederick …

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232: Tiffani Marie is an academic turned filmmaker making music 35:50

2M ago35:50

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Artelia Green's magnetic pull begins with its frontrunner, Tiffani Marie. As a recovering academic, Tiffani heals through music yet remains driven by her in-depth research on the harmful effects of toxic stress on Black communities and the redemptive power of ancestral love. As Tiffani Marie and the crew craft each song, they draw upon the ethos of…

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231: Matthew S. Robinson writes/directs (and line produces) horror 48:32

2M ago48:32

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Filmmaker/playwright Matthew S. Robinson is a graduate of Pepperdine University. Matthew has directed, written and produced several award winning theatre productions and films both horror AND romantic comedies. Most recently he directed the soon to be released horror feature film “A Killer High School Reunion” as well as the dark romantic comedy “D…

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230: Best practices on set & SUBMITTING TO FILM FESTS 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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Tony Gapastione and Belgica Rodriguez talk about making movies as actors turned producers and some of the important ins and outs of submitting to film festivals. The BraveMaker Film Fest happens every July in Redwood City, California. . . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/messageSupport this podcast: ht…

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229: Scott Wickman writes/produces film and is a Sundance winner 43:04

3M ago43:04

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BraveMaker Podcast #229https://www.instagram.com/monsterwriter/https://www.instagram.com/monsterwriter/Producer and writer Scott Wickman (@monsterwriter)!! He got his first film job in 2004, and has been rocketing along ever since. Scott has worked on music videos, documentaries, commercials, feature films, and any other type you can think of from …

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228: Sam Bempong inspires CHANGE through the East Bay Film Collective 43:08

3M ago43:08

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Sam BempongCEO, Mindful MediaCo-Lead Organizer, East Bay Film CollectiveSam Bempong is a trained creative, producer, and community organizer, with a degree fromNYU's Tisch School of the Arts. After years working in the field she found herself frustrated with the amount of dynamic and forceful content that failed to fully step into its own power. In…

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227: Anthony Frazier knows how to book gigs 33:09

3M ago33:09

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Anthony Frazier is a visual effects artist, a cinematographer and photographer with over a decade of experience in storytelling, content creation, and organizing shoots for top-tier brands!! https://www.instagram.com/seeingtony/ Watch this on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/jkWBa9tf17g?si=yPI_BbcyXZJpOguU . Hosted by: ⁠@tonygapast…

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226: Writer/Director Dana Kippel advocates for Neurodivergence/ Mental Health 46:08

3M ago46:08

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Director, Writer, Actor and Producer Dana Kippel is an avid advocate for Neurodivergence and Mental Health Awareness. Her mission is to use the medium of film and books to inspire people to look inside themselves, realize their true power, and enhance their curiosity, connection, and self-love. Her first film Reflect, is out now on Amazon Prime, Vu…

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225: Accent Coach Jack Wallace goes viral with wife Danielle Pinnock 41:06

3M ago41:06

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Accent Coach Jack is an experienced dialect coach from England, based in Los Angeles. With over 10 Million combined views on his videos for Buzzfeed and a private coaching practice, Jack specializes in coaching professional actors with all accents for their roles, on set coaching and working with idiolects.Known for his warmth and precision, Jack h…

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224: Belgica Rodriguez is acting and on Youtube FULL TIME 50:15

3M ago50:15

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Belgica Rodriguez is an actress and Youtube content creator based in Los Angeles and San Francisco. She is known for her many commercials and short films such as Land of Opportunity which premiered at the SF Latino Film Festival and Creature Comforter that will be premiering at the 2024 BraveMaker Halloween Party in October. On TV, she played Ted B…

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223: Regina Hoyles is writing for Disney and elevating Black stories 35:53

3M ago35:53

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Award-winning writer, actor, filmmaker and producer Regina Hoyles (@reginahoyles) is the founder of RLH Productions, created NAPS, a comedic web series, staffed as a writer for a new Disney animated series, and serves as the 2024 Pre-Production for the “Black Girls Film Camp” providing script feedback and support to Black girls aged 13-18! / regina…

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222: Sundance Film Fest 2024 Recap 57:18

5M ago57:18

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What a week at Sundance. We recap the highs and lows and what we loved and what we would do different. Tony Gapastione (@tonygapastione), Priscilla Lam (@mspriscillalam) as well as some special guests from Sundance, which includes; Actor and Writer, Kabir Chopra (@kabirishere), and Roadmap writers: TV Writer, actor and Director, Tristan J Shuler (@…

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221: Latavious Flournoy gets millions of views on Youtube 52:09

5M ago52:09

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We kicked off our 2024 season of Live Shows with Film Producer Latavious Flournoy (@greedyunderdogmafia)!! He is the CEO and Founder of AIRPLANE GANG FILMS (Los Angeles, CA) and GREEDY UNDERDOG MAFIA (Atlanta, GA), which are independent urban film production companies that shed light on rising actors and producers. Alongside him, Carlos Menzies and…

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220: Sundance Survival Tips with Tony Gapastione 34:00

6M ago34:00

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Attending the fest since 2013 I have learned a lot. Hope this helps and inspires you to attend. Wanna come some year? Email me: Tony@BraveMaker.com Read my blog here on all the things I mentioned. 🔴 Subscribe and watch LIVE here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/bravemakerorg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔴 Donate here to support …

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219: Why start a nonprofit organization? with Tony Gapastione 1:02:13

6M ago1:02:13

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Founder/executive director (actor/filmmaker) Tony Gapastione talks all things BraveMaker--the good, the bad and the challenging about starting a nonprofit. If you want to learn more OR become a donor--check our our website: https://www.bravemaker.com . 🔴 Subscribe and watch LIVE here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/bravemakerorg…

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218: Filmmaker Ashley-Lauren Elrod advocates for survivors because she is one 35:20

6M ago35:20

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https://www.instagram.com/ashleylaurenofficial/ Ashley-Lauren Elrod is an award-winning triple-threat, versatile professional with proven acting, producing, casting, directing, and production design expertise. Her unique approach to media, film, and marketing makes her a highly sought-after industry dynamo who is known for her exceptional thought l…

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217: Filmmaker Liz Sargent cast her (non-actor) sister in her Sundance film 53:06

6M ago53:06

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Liz Sargent is a Korean American Adoptee whose award-winning work explores themes of adoption, disability and family. As a Writer/Director she incorporates her background as a choreographer into visual storytelling that channels complex human emotions that are an extension of her experience as the middle child of eleven and an exploration of her in…

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216: Screenwriter Lauren Wells knows how to slay Dracula 1:01:11

6M ago1:01:11

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Lauren Wells is a screenwriter who most recently wrote on FX's Emmy nominated television show What We Do in the Shadows. Prior to that, she worked in support staff roles on shows such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Happy!, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, and Angelyne, among others. Over the past year, Lauren adapted Bram Stoker's Dracula as a t…

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215: Director Oren Kaplan and Actor Kara Luiz can teach you a few things 1:02:30

6M ago1:02:30

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Ever wondered what it's like to be married to an actor or director? Los Angeles based married couple Kara and Oren share their story on episode 215. They give a lot of practical tips for building relationships in the industry and talk about what NOT to do (we can never get enough of this) as an actor but also how to advocate for yourself on set. FI…

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214: FROM LA to NYC to SF: Nick Musleh is an actor coaching actors 42:24

7M ago42:24

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Nick Musleh (@nickymus) is the co-writer/creator of THE ROSY CROSS series being developed in the UK. He is also producing a feature film LOVE LABOUR’S LOST, based on his short film that screened at our film fest in 2022 and he recently joined our team to teach acting classed every Tuesday through our BraveMaker Academy! More info here to take his c…

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213: Producer/Production Supervisor Beatriz Chahin got support from Andy Sandberg 45:35

7M ago45:35

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Production Supervisor and Producer Beatriz “Bea” Chahin (@beezus218)!! She is known for her work on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, KILLED IN ACTION, and SEE YOU NEXT CHRISTMAS (which Andy Sandberg wrote a letter of support for her fundraising campaign). 🔴 Subscribe and watch LIVE here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/bravemakerorg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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212: Theresa Donahoe is coming out...as a BORN AGAIN in Berkeley 45:27

8M ago45:27

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Theresa is coming out of the closet...about her faith...in her one woman show. She does address politics, sexuality, and life in the Bay Area. A great example of braving your own way, giving yourself creative opportunities and writing things for yourself. ACTORS take note! Follow her on her Instagram page. https://theresadonahoe.com/ See her one wo…

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211: Tony Gapastione has 4 thoughts on COLLABORATION best practices 42:24

8M ago42:24

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Screenwriter, Director, Actor and Founder of BraveMaker, Tony Gapastione (@tonygapastione) chats about his latest blog, “Best Practices for Creative Collaborations!” To read it go here: https://bravemaker.com/4-qualities-of-a-great-collaborator/ 🔴 Subscribe and watch LIVE here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/bravemakerorg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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210: Comedian and Musician LEAH KNAUER does a great Jennifer Coolidge impression 44:45

8M ago44:45

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Comedian and musician Leah Knauer (@leahknauer) is the Gemini co-host of the popular spiritual-comedy "BASIC WITCHES" podcast, which was recorded in the haunted basement of The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. She has been a consultant on and helped develop over 100+ game shows and comedy shows for network television. She has performed at re…

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209: Kevin Ung made his film WORK LIFE for his USC thesis project 46:30

8M ago46:30

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Cambodian Director Kevin Ung (@kevinung.film)!! His recent films have won festivals around the world, and his new feature which he co-directed THE PHANTOM, will be released soon! He is the son of Cambodian genocide refugees, and his filmmaking subjects are often influenced by his family’s experience in Cambodia and America! https://www.kevinung.fil…

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208: Director Nadine Crocker's 2nd feature film is Desperation Road 49:53

9M ago49:53

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https://www.instagram.com/nadinecrocker/ Nadine is a friend of BraveMaker, a 2022 film fest alum. She first appeared on our show when her film CONTINUE, screened at our Film Festival, and now she’s back with her second film DESPERATION ROAD, starring Garrett Hedlund and Mel Gibson, releasing October 6, 2023 in theaters and on VOD! Go see it this we…

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207: Emmy Nominated Designer Salvador Perez 46:56

9M ago46:56

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Salvador Perez’s work is very diverse. Most recently he was on Hocus Pocus 2 but he has designed for many TV series including CASTLE, VERONICA MARS, NEVER HAVE I EVER, THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS, and 6 Seasons of THE MINDY PROJECT where he was nominated for an Emmy for costume design. Salvador has also worked on movies PITCH PERFECT 1, 2 and 3,…

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206: Filmmaker Ran Li, Til Love Do Us Part (feature film) 50:04

9M ago50:04

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Ran Li is a BA Law graduate of Tsinghua University and MA Film Directing graduate of Prague Film School! Her previous short films were selected in more than 60 international film festivals and won over 20 awards worldwide, including SXSW and Shanghai International Film Festival! Her debut feature film Till Love Do Us Part was world premiered in War…

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205: All improv feature film with director Chelsea Bo & actor Ava Acres 1:04:46

9M ago1:04:46

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*THIS FILM IS NOT CONNECTED TO ANY STRUCK COMPANY* Meet: Chelsea Bo, the writer/director/actor of NO RIGHT WAY. She has a theater and improv background and graduated from Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film & Television and was selected for both Film Independent’s Incubator Lab and Village Roadshow’s Emerging Talent Program. Chelsea co-fou…

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204: All the odds were against actor Phillip Andre Botello 55:14

10M ago55:14

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Phillip Botello was told NOT TO EVEN TRY to become an actor. He beat the odds. He braved his way and his acting credits are growing. @phillipandrebotello Phillip is best known for his role in THE ART OF DEFENSE, opposite Jesse Eisenberg, SUNSET ON THE RIVER STYX, and PLEDGE. He recently won an award for Best Actor for the films TWENTY NINE and FREE…

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203: Shelley Dennis : from modeling to stand-up comedy to screenwriting 43:02

10M ago43:02

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https://www.instagram.com/shelleydennis/ Writer Shelley Dennis was born into a family of Choctaw storytellers in small-town Oklahoma. She’s toured alongside Wayne Brady doing standup and improv. In 2020 she was one of four selected for the Native American Showrunner program. She worked on the Netflix show, SPIRIT RANGERS, and just completed her sec…

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202: Producer Yolanda T. Cochran is on HBO's Project Greenlight Season 5 52:33

10M ago52:33

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Yolanda T. Cochran (@yolandatcochran) has experience as a producer which spans across multiple studios including Disney, Viacom, Warner Bros and Universal. She’s produced films such as; THE BLIND SIDE, SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS 2, THE BOOK OF ELI, and more! She's currently on season 5 of PROJECT GREENLIGHT led by Issa Rae. . 🔴 Subscribe and…

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201: 5TH Annual Film Fest Recap 56:07

10M ago56:07

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BraveMaker Film Fest Recap with Tony Gapastione, Lodric Collins, Amrit Hansra, Emily Alpren and Priscilla Lam. Please like, comment, share, or subscribe if you love film fests, movie-making, storytelling and creativity of all kinds. Want to connect more? . 🔴 Subscribe and watch LIVE here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/bravemakerorg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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200: Episode 200 RECORDED LIVE at our 5th annual film fest 51:40

11M ago51:40

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Special guests ABOUND in this episode. Recorded live at our 5th annual film fest in Redwood City, Ca---co-hosted by Tony Gapastione and Priscilla Lam this conversation includes a look back at BraveMaker as well as a peak into the future with interviews and conversation with the following industry professionals from Los Angeles https://www.instagram…

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199: Director Theo Brown and actor/director Yen Dinh 38:06

11M ago38:06

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Director Theo Brown (@awesomertheo) and actor/filmmaker Yen Dinh (@yen.money.dinh)!! Theo directed AN ELECTRIC SLEEP, a psychological sci-go thriller, and is in pre-production for IVORY & GOLD. Yen co-wrote and co-directed the short film LUV, ME, a queer comedy centering around two nerdy roommates. . . Please like, comment, share, or subscribe if y…

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198: Filmmakers Emily Alpren + Abby Wathen of TRYING 51:44

11M ago51:44

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Join us as we converse with three filmmakers!! The pod features Abby Wathen (@abbywathen), and Emily Alpren (@nicebirdhouse) as they join us from the short film TRYING with a special short conversation with ⁠Amber Henry⁠ who joins us from her short film TRUST FALL who all had their short films in our 5th anniversary film fest. . Please like, commen…

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197: Director Alison O'Daniel has something to say about film CAPTIONS 44:45

11M ago44:45

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Alison O’Daniel, a filmmaker and visual artist, is the director of The Tuba Thieves, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2023. O’Daniel is d/Deaf and builds a visual, aural, and haptic vocabulary in her work that reveals (or proposes) a politics of sound that exceeds the ear. She is a United States Artist Disability Futures Fellow and …

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196: Filmmakers that expose GUN VIOLENCE: Kyra Knox & Tara Westwood 41:38

11M ago41:38

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Producer/Director Tara Westwood (@tara_westwood) will join us talking about her film, TRIGGERED, along with (newly minted Sundance Fellow 2023) Producer/Director Kyra Knox (@kyraknox_) with her film, BAD THINGS HAPPEN IN PHILADELPHIA!! These films shine a light on gun violence and the real world consequences inaction can have on the lives of everyd…

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195: Punk Kids Director MIKE HEFF and actor WYNTON ODD 48:23

11M ago48:23

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Writer, director, and musician Mike Heff (https://www.instagram.com/mike_heff_/) ⁠and Punk Kids actor Wynton Odd https://www.instagram.com/wyntonodd/. After attending the Sundance Festival in 2019 Mike Heff was inspired to write and direct his first short film, PUNK KIDS, based on his experiences as a musician. With the assistance of producer Jamal…

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194: Feminist Filmmaker Brandi Nicole 44:05

11M ago44:05

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https://www.instagram.com/creativelyb/ Feminist filmmaker, performer, and activist Brandi Nicole is with us! (https://www.instagram.com/creativelyb/). Brandi’s work centers on women fighting to return to themselves. She recently wrapped up her role as a staff writer and recurring character on season two of Showtime’s YOUR HONOR! Her short film, MUT…

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193: Actor Solomon Hughes from HBO's WINNING TIME (plays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) 48:19

11M ago48:19

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This podcast was recorded BEFORE the SAG-AFTRA strike on June 1st, 2023. Solomon portrays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on HBO’s WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY!!! Sweet Santa Barbara Brown In the Reagan era of 1983, a group of famous pro basketball players stroll through sunny Santa Barbara. Amidst the warm rays of the sun and the indulgence of…

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192: Actor and disabled advocate KURT YAEGER 36:48

12M ago36:48

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Actor, writer, director, and athlete Kurt Yaeger https://www.instagram.com/kurtyaeger Kurt has worked on shows like NCIS HAWAII, Netflix’s ANOTHER LIFE, and FX’s SONS OF ANARCHY. He is an advocate for the disabled community, and is himself a below-the-knee amputee! Please like, comment, share, or subscribe if you love film fests, movie-making, stor…

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191: Actress Elisa Donovan is on her way to directing her feature film 51:41

1y ago51:41

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If you’re a fan of the movie and TV Show CLUELESS, or watched BEVERLY HILLS 90210, or SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, then you would’ve seen our guest in all of them! Actress Elisa Donovan (@reddonovan). Take a listen as she discusses her breakout role as AMBER on Clueless, writing her book and developing her feature film. Please like, comment, share, o…

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