People take advantage of other people... we all have dealt with this issue one way or another. But are we somewhat responsible for it? On today's show we chat with rapper and actor Humpbakk Chunk and dive into this topic deeply! Now Humpbakk has been an artist a very long time and her entrepreneurial approach is pushing her career forward in the music world. From videos to films, Humpbakk is the real deal and shares with us not only her success's but also her struggles as a human being. We all s...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 232
From writing, stand up comedy to filmmaking... Jordan Ray Smith & Alonzo Ross are a duo of creatives getting ready to hit the filmmaking scene head on! Their new film "495" is a fantastic example of what passionate filmmakers can accomplish with little resources! This is their first feature film and it's an extraordinary achievement for such young filmmakers! On today's show, Jordan and Alonzo share with us how this film came to be, what they learned in the process and where their journey is...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 231
Today we sit down with director Steve Barnett and producer Alan Powell to discuss their new film Valiant One releasing January 31st, 2025 in theaters across the country! Steve and Alan are owners of Monarch Media and have had their hands on multiple films from 300, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Mist and many more! These remarkable filmmakers break down some key points about filmmaking and what helped them create a successful production company! They also explain their approach to filmmaking and...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 230
Can filmmaking be fun? On today's show we ask that question to filmmaker Chase Dudley! Take a ride with us as we discuss his films, his work ethic, determination and real views on what it's like as a "working director" in this indie community. We've all had our good days and bad but why do we really make films? Is it the art? The notoriety? The money? or is it something a tad bit simpler? Chase is one of the premiere indie filmmakers out there who has managed to not only make a living making mov...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 229
On the show today we chat with actor and up and coming filmmaker Bob Peavler! Now Bob is a veteran and has found an outlet for his TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and couldn't be happier. Four years ago he started his new journey with writing, acting and now filmmaking! He has written two books and his newest, Mayhem: The Retribution is in early production and fundraising! His goal? To make a proof of concept for a feature film! As a newer filmmaker, we couldn't help but bombard him with our experi...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 228
Welcome to Season 6 of the Around The Reel Podcast! We are excited to kick thing off this year with one of the premiere indie filmmakers out there! Mr. J. Horton! Now this guy has built a catalog of at least 90 films over the years and has created a business for himself to make movies for a living. He's been nothing but gracious giving back to the filmmaking community with his knowledge, insights and professional advice to maximize their success and build an audience of loyal followers. On today...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 227
On today's podcast we welcome back filmmaker and host of Around The Reel Samantha Hanna! We've had a crazy year with some ups, downs and a lot in between! And on today's show we share those moments in all their glory! Samantha guides us on her journey and dives into some very deep and emotional moments she's dealt with. Her healing has been a blessing and her honesty is above commendable during this show and we know you will all learn something about her, about us and even maybe about yourself. ...
Dec 18, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 226
On today's show I wanted to share a little about how I edit a film and how important learning this craft really is. I believe a movie is made in the edit and as a filmmaker, it's up to you to have an idea how to do it yourself just in case you run into roadblocks during the journey! Efficiency, organization, style, tone, tempo... all of it matters and with a little practice everyone can learn how to get their movies made! I find that cutting a film is the best part of the process and I hope one ...
Nov 24, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 225
Today we have the pleasure to chat with Seattle actor Eric Peddy and find out why and how this talented young man chose acting as his profession! Over the years we've learned that having a support system is key but not essential for your success. It really depends on what type of person you are! Eric, from a young age, was told that the creative arts was no way to make a living. But guess what... he did it. Eric shares his journey, his remarkable acting techniques and a very personal story of lo...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 224
Today we steer away from creativity and dive into a conversation about this year's election! Political stances, left, right, middle and everything in between has taken a lot of energy from all of us and we felt it important to not try to ignore the elephant in the room (see what I did there?) We here at Around The Reel have different views on a lot of things however, it's our differences that make us what we are as a team of filmmakers and creatives! That's what makes us special! And that respec...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 223
Today we have the pleasure to chat with actor and filmmaker Ren Caldwell in a robust, honest and fun conversation about being a non-binary artist in this industry! What an eye opening discussion that brings to the forefront how important a script is and how a filmmaker may be able to expand their story by considering a different approach! A writer can bring endless possibilities when it comes to characters, gender and story but are a lot of us limiting ourselves? Ren is an absolute delight, a ta...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 222
Making a feature film ain't easy but it's definitely doable! On today's show we sit down with filmmakers Mike & Allison Hayhurst, a husband and wife team for Evening Squire Productions. Their new film, "And Through The Portal We Go" is a fantastic new feature that was nominated for numerous awards at the Gig Harbor Film Festival and is currently in its film festival run! We dive into multiple topics on this episode including the workshop they created to flesh out this film, the power of impr...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 221
Imagine if you had the same urgency in your day to day filmmaking as you would with a 48 Hour Film Festival? Would you have more finished films under your belt? Makes you wonder?! On today's podcast we chat with filmmaker T.J. Hemmen and discuss his new film 4:04, how important a team is and how impactful a 48 can be on your creative output! T.J. shares his story, how he was mentored and what keeps him pushing forward in filmmaking! It was an absolute pleasure chatting with this guy and we know ...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 220
Welcome to the Around The Reel Podcast! This week we sit down with filmmaker Chris Shern to discuss his new film Vic Effects and what it takes to run a crowdfunding campaign! But our biggest question... why do you make movies? It's something we ask ourselves a lot and today we put Chris on the spot! From visual fx to building worlds... Mr. Shern breaks down his philosophy and so much more so please enjoy our conversation with our friend Chris Shern. Check out the Vic Effects Indiegogo page here:...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 219
Welcome to Season 5 of the Around The Reel Podcast! We've had a helluva run and this year will be even more explosive! Today Aaron introduces the show and shed's some light on the new changes coming, new guests, new format and dives into a few thoughts on life, change and how enablers can ruin your chances at being great! We couldn't be happier to get this show back on the air and are very excited to bring all of you some of the best information, some of the best laughs and some of the most intr...
Oct 03, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 218
Today we welcome filmmaker Brielle Wines to the show! Brielle is an up and coming filmmaker in the PNW and her latest film entitled The Beginning shows off her storytelling talents! Making movies isn't easy however, for Brielle, it's been smooth sailing. With multiple features and shorts, from YouTube to Amazon Prime, Brielle has locked in and has proven that she is capable of delivering! We discuss her drive, her source of inspiration and the work she's accomplished as a black woman in this ind...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 217
On today's show we chat with director Steve Moon and Actress Ginger Cressman about their new film "Diamond", a story about an alcoholic singer whose life has not turned out as she has dreamed. What's crazy about this feature length film is that Steve got this movie shot in one day!! We discuss how that was accomplished and we also chat more about who these wonderful artists are and why they are committed to make it in this industry. These two are a lot of fun so please, enjoy our conversation wi...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 216
Today on our show we sit down with musician, rapper, writer and actor Jeffery Messenger for one of the wildest conversations we've ever had on Around The Reel. Jeffery shares with us his insights on art, music, film and then goes deep into a message that will stimulate your thinking and make you question a lot of things you think you know! Definitely a facinating conversation that left all of us spinning! Don't miss this awesome discussion with Mr. Jeffery Messenger!
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 215
On today's episode we sit down with some of the cast & crew from our new film Jason Voorhees: The Hunt! From Jason Brooks and Logan Cannon to Jon Meggison and many others we chat all things Horrorverse and more! The biggest question we dive into is "Do you find the work you do satisfying to yourself?" "Can you give yourself credit for the gift you share?" Some fun conversations come up in this energetic and even sometimes touching discussion! Welcome to the Horrorverse! LFG!
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 214
Today we chat with filmmaker Dorian Vasquez and discuss his new film Porch Pirate currently on its way to Amazon Prime and many other streaming platforms! Dorian is a self taught filmmaker and has completed his first feature which is a huge step in the right direction to success! Our conversation travels down multiple topics: film school, distribution, YouTube and what it means to be a qualifier! It was a blast getting to know Dorian and we know you'll love him too so sit back and enjoy our disc...
Jun 07, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 213
Today we sit down and chat with filmmaker Jan Jalenak about her new film Shattering, a fantastic short she's currently pushing through the filmmaking circuit! Jan discusses how she got into filmmaking and how life's adventures never stopped her from becoming a filmmaker! We also dive into facing your fears, sharing your work and how difficult that can be for some creatives to take that step! Jan is a solid, fun and talented filmmaker and it was an absolute honor to chat with her so we hope you e...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 212
On today's episode we chat with filmmaker Luke Hristou and discuss his upcoming pilot Real Rat - a series that he's created to celebrate the basketball community in Spokane Washington! Right now Luke and our own Coach Rick have set out on the adventure to get this series made! From conception to crowdfunding, we find out why Luke's passion about this story is vital for him and the community he's grown to love. Currently, their campaign on Seed & Spark is doing well but still could use all th...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 211
On today's show we welcome filmmakers Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir, a husband and wife Dream Team! These guys have taken the filmmaking world by storm and create films that not only entertain but have a message! We discuss their film "Connection" and dive into the motivation behind their work, their team and how they've accomplished some of the most beautiful work we've seen on the indie level! So sit back, crack open that brew and enjoy our conversation with Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir! Websit...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 210
We here at Around The Reel have always been a bit skeptical of film festivals. Are they just a money grab piggybacking off of filmmakers hard work? Throwing out useless award titles to get you to submit your film? Well, our guest today runs a very respectable and prestigious festival and she's proved otherwise! Today we welcome Cheryl Crooks the Executive Director of Cascadia International Woman's Film Festival to the show! Cheryl breaks it all down! What motivates her board of directors to prov...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 209
Today we chat with filmmaker Erik Franklin and discuss his upcoming film "Don" which is currently raising funds on Indiegogo! Erik chats with us about all things filmmaking especially the dynamics on sets, working with actors and dealing with fallout. We also have some fun talking Star Wars, horror films and so much more! One of the best interviews we've had so we hope you enjoy our conversation with Mr. Erik Franklin! Indiegogo link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/don--7/x/26635305#/...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 208
On today's show we have the pleasure to chat with actor Harrison Jones & filmmaker Tim Luna! The team behind the new short film Thirty2! Such a pleasure meeting these two passionate creatives and watching their film! We discuss multiple topics on the show today including: their experience making the film, today's society and how hard it can be to not offend someone, old school acting techniques and so much more so please, enjoy our wonderful conversation with Harrison Jones and Tim Luna! Har...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 207
Today we sit down with documentary filmmaker Ward Serrill and chat about his new film Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation! The film follows Bill Porter through the art of Chinese translation and his quest to find hermits in the Zhongshan Mountains. It's a story about enlightenment through poetry! During our discussion we find out what got Ward into documentary filmmaking, the craft itself, why he makes the films he does and what it means to him as an artist! We had a great...
Apr 16, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 206
Today's part 2 of our premiere weekend for Samantha Hanna's new documentary A Will And A Way! On this episode we sit down at the K Diamond K Guest Ranch and rant about religion, film festivals and how wonderful Sam's new doc truly is! It's quite remarkable where our conversations lead but for some reason, they all make sense... at least for us! Producer and friend Steve Eaton joins us on this rambunctious chat and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! And remember, Think Hard Cuz You're Thinki...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 205
On today's show we are live from the K Diamond K Guest Ranch in Republic Wa where Samantha Hanna premiered her new documentary "A Will And A Way!" We dive into the emotion behind the film during our conversation, why it was important for her to make and as usual, steer way off course into some very hilarious conversations! Steve Eaton also joins us on the discussion so please enjoy our time with documentary filmmaker Samantha Hanna live from the K Diamond K!
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 204
Today we take Around The Reel on the road to Capitol Hill located in Seattle Wa and have a furiously fun conversation with creative Tony James! Tony is a DIY multimedia artist! Actor, singer/songwriter, podcaster, videographer the list goes on... Our discussion takes us around the spectrum of his art to the nostalgic area of the city, relationships, dogs, music and films! We had an awesome time hanging out with Tony and we know you will too so please, enjoy our conversation with Mr. Tony James!...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 203
