Featuring music by our guest, Taylor Hecocks of King Shelter. We discuss the various stages of music production, and the ways those phases are being impacted by COVID-19. No easy answers here for anyone in the performing arts, just solidarity.

Featuring music by our guest, Taylor Hecocks of King Shelter. Show 'em some love and stream some delicious rock. Part 2 of our convo out next week! KS's IG: instagram.com/kingshelter We also have a new podcast out for Philip Seymour Hoffman fans, That's That, an in-depth retrospective of a great actor's filmography.…

Co-directing team Hannah Black & Megan Petersen discuss their independent feature film "Drought", which premiered at the Vail Film Festival amidst the pandemic. They discuss their experience premiering online in this new festival environment, winning Hometown Heroes 2017 (a Seed&Spark rally), and working with Mark & Jay Duplass. Indie filmmakers in…

Arts marketing: 10:15. Hello! Watch Born To Be Blue (2015) by next Monday's podcast, where we'll talk about Chet Baker and this particular cinematic portrayal of him. Watch the movie this week and feel free to send a voice memo with your thoughts to: andrew(at)onecountyfilm.com

The benefits of both. This week I reflect on recording songs with a music producer, an experience I've never had reflected for independent film projects. As artists we do a lot of things independently for budgetary reasons, but in this episode I unpack the way full logistical burdens can taint our ability to experience our creative projects to the …

Ever experience Imposter Syndrome? Here's what helped me through a recent bout of it. Follow us on Instagram @onecountyfilm.

How do you like to take a formal break? Does that include taking a break from your own creative output? Shoot me a DM on instagram or tweet at @onecountyfilm and let me know.

Is “Joker” the masterpiece or garbage some are calling it? In our take, we analyze Joaquin’s performance, what works about the story, the intrigue of moral grey area, incels, the media frenzy the movie erupted, and more. Featuring music by Dan Read, hosted by One County Film Company co-founders Andrew & Tim Davis. Follow us on Instagram: http://ins…

We finish our Frida discussion by discussing Weinstein's tumultuous involvement, the freedom of adventure vs the familiarity of home, praising Coco and more.

Alexis Jade Colón joins us to discuss the 2002 film Frida, which vividly depicts the extravagant life of artist Frida Kahlo. Follow One County Film Company on Instagram and join us next Monday for Part 2, where we continue to unpack Frida's character, the Weinstein backstory and Mexican culture. *Clarifications: At 08:28 I reference Alfred Molina’s…

A call to action to be yourself! Yes, yes, common knowledge. But our self-conscious interior (that often auto-corrects to satisfy others) deserves the reminder. Whether you want to go social-media-crazy to grow your career or shave your head and move to Oklahoma, I say do whatever it is you feel burning inside of you and disregard any opinions that…

Your work will not be perfect! Not even that next project. Between optimism and pessimism is realism—which should entail a set of small actionable steps that accomplish specific goals. It may sound like common sense but is incredibly important (and easily forgettable) in your volatile artistic career. This week we wrap up our conversation with acto…

Esteban Dager discusses the current acting landscape in LA, how the city compares to NYC, opportunities in new media, TV, and more. If you watch “Frida” (2002) this week, email a voice memo/recording of your thoughts to andrew(at)onecountyfilm.com to be featured on the next episode.

Ever think of just ditchin’ it all and making the move to LA to pursue a career in the industry? This week we’re getting the scoop from Emily Sweet, who made the move from Indianapolis to Los Angeles to act and model. We discuss the benefits of LA, the weirdness of LA, the renaissance of psychological horror films, actors on social media, set etiqu…

Ever feel weird taking a complement for your creative work? This is the episode for you. Artists crave affirmation, but sometimes when we hear it, we don’t receive it.

There is no jealousy without love... We discuss the 1984 film that shed a fresh perspective on the life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Told from the point of view of his adversary Salieri, “Amadeus” submerges us into the perilous path of creative work, transcendence and mediocrity.

Conversation 2 of 2 with photographer & visual artist Andrew Davalos. Did Instagram spawn a bunch of artists? How do we feel about creative life in the digital age? Check out his work here: http://instagram.com/andrewdavalos

Exploring and attemping to debunk the mysterious reasons creative individuals take on new mediums, or even embrace new primary crafts. This week Andrew Davalos talks about photography, painting, ink drawing, and how circumstances, limitations, and even boredom can make someone shift interests. Watch the film “Amadeus” and email a voice memo of your…

This week I’m rambling a few pieces of advice for surviving longer projects. Big pieces of creative work that take a year or more to execute and test your endurance. Writing a book, developing and recording an album, producing a feature film... I explain why it’s important to make time for other creative hobbies, keep your expectations low, and mor…

Musician Sean Sele joins me to discuss "Inside Llewyn Davis," a 2013 film by the Coen Brothers that follows a folk-singer in 1961 New York City. It's dark humor, themes of personal turmoil and faint glimmers of artistic success pertain to our own quest to fashion meaning in a world that gives your work a shrug. When do you quit such a task, and thr…

(Literal) criticism, should you heed? Chris LeMaire, film programmer at the Los Angeles based American Cinematheque, discusses how dedicated film venues bring people together, whether criticism is an art and where critics fits into culture. Follow Chris on Instagram to see who he brings next to the famous Egyptian Theatre and Aero Theatre: http://i…

NYC-based dancer Lindsay Wenning explains the different ways our bodies and minds react to dancing. She defines dance as “movement” and explains the different ways contemporary dance challenges and expands our perception of this underrated performing art. Dancing elevates our physicality to neglected heights, and provides an essential space to conn…

Jay Curtis Miller discusses the process of directing music videos. The best videos are ones that are thought out, evoke a feeling, and carry intention and craft. Whether you're a director hoping to book more music videos, or a musician looking to collaborate with filmmakers and make your music videos better, Jay provides perspective on budgeting, p…

Interviews from the set of “Three Bedrooms” while it was happening! Shot in Pompano Beach, Florida for 1 week, the production quality of this upcoming indie may surprise you next year. Literally go behind-the-scenes as actor Edson Jean (War Dogs, Moonlight) discusses the renaissance of filmmaking, director Jose Ordoñez Jr talks location, Sunday Ord…

Poet Charnell Peters discusses her new chapbook “Un-becoming,” the process of getting a PhD, and how writing impacts her discovery of the world.

NYC-based photographer Sam Stone explores the challenges of preserving your work, and what he looks for in a photo. From the wealth disparity of Manhattan to the forgotten reservations of the American West, Sam believes these images aren’t necessarily optimized for today’s engagement. They ripen with time and give the future a history. If you love …

Host Andrew Paul Davis introduces The One County Podcast and examines the pros and cons of podcast consumption.