Carsten Kurpanek is a feature film editor who recently cut 2019's RAMBO: LAST BLOOD and is currently at work on the upcoming KUNG FURY 2. I could listen to Carsten talk about pretty much everything... the dude is a wealth of well-earned wisdom, the nicest guy on the planet, and has that sweet German accent working for him. We talk about his path to becoming the lead editor of major motion pictures, what actors can learn that makes them "easier to cut," and how to evaluate and hire an editor for ...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Roxanna Dunlop and Arden Grier are the founders and co-directors of LIGHT LAYER PRODUCTIONS, a full service production company. They have produced commercials, music videos, short and feature films with a focus on telling female stories and hiring women behind the lens. We talk about their relationship as business partners and sisters, how they built their business from the ground up, and representation of women in film behind the camera and above the line. SUBSCRIBE TO INDUSTRY TOWN for free no...
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 18 min
The tequila is working and we get into a bunch of fun stuff in this MAILBAG EPISODE. Does John miss acting? What do we wish actors understood coming into class? What's "the look" in an actor who's about to book a bunch of work? How do we deal with artist funks, advice on getting an agent, prepping for auditions, and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO INDUSTRY TOWN for free now on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, PodBean, and GooglePlay. If you're enjoying the show please RATE & REVIEW! Industry Town is spo...
Dec 29, 2019•57 min
John Rosenfeld (BRUCE ALMIGHTY, NCIS) is the man behind the incredibly successful acting studio John Rosenfeld Studios. He's my friend, mentor, boss, and acting coach which made this episode really special. We sat down over multiple glasses of tequila to talk about takeaways from 2019, lessons from 10 years of JRS, the value of therapy to us personally and to our clients, and so much more. Part two comes next week! For more on John Rosenfeld Studios including info on classes, coaching, and audit...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 14 min
My pop culture spirit animal Lindsay Chambers (SWEET/VICIOUS, ONE DAY AT A TIME) is here to help parse through and wrap up an incredible year at the movies. We countdown our Top 5 films of 2019 and make some impulse picks for the upcoming Golden Globes. Please share your lists with us! We'd love to hear your Top 5 Movies of 2019 and what you thought of ours on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or good old fashioned email. SUBSCRIBE TO INDUSTRY TOWN for free now on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, PodBea...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Bethany Lind (REPRISAL, OZARK, DOOM PATROL) is a fantastic actress and new friend from my time working on Reprisal. She was in town for the premiere and dropped by the pod to share her actor origin story, what it's like building a career in the Atlanta market (18 min), and her experience playing Molly on Reprisal, from the self-tape all the way through season one (37 min). SUBSCRIBE TO INDUSTRY TOWN for free now on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, PodBean, and GooglePlay. If you're enjoying the show...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr
Andrew Carlberg (SKIN, SUN DOGS, SOME GIRLS, CASTLE) is a multiple award winning and prolific film, television, Broadway, and Los Angeles theater producer. He joins Brian to demystify the job of a producer, explain why "networking" is a terrible word for a cool activity, and explore Andrew's experience working on the Oscar winning short film SKIN. SUBSCRIBE TO INDUSTRY TOWN for free now on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, PodBean, and GooglePlay. If you're enjoying the show please RATE & REVIEW!...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 1 min
We are back for Part 2 with the incomparable Kelly Walker! After a brief talk on distribution, we lean into Kelly's first career as an editor and what that taught her about acting - the importance of space in performance and how much variation to give in your takes. Then we segue into Kelly's role on SWAMP THING and how that booking was a direct result of working through a dark time in her acting and her embrace of other types of creativity. Donate to Perfect Pet Rescue: http://bit.ly/35Jkl2S Do...
Nov 29, 2019•54 min
Kelly Walker (SWAMP THING, LAST MAN STANDING) is a brilliant writer, editor, actress, and filmmaker. In part one, we talk about her debut feature MY FIONA and break down her process and experience at every step. In this episode you'll hear practical tips on writing, development, production, and making the leap to features. For More On Kelly: Instagram: @GirlDownUnda Twitter: @KellyeWalker IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1843953/ "Into The Woods" by John Yorke available here: https://amzn.to/2X...
Nov 25, 2019•56 min
Kenna Wright (Veronica Mars, Grown-ish) is the writer/director/producer of the award winning short film "Palms." Brian talks with Kenna about the making of the film and her experience as a first time filmmaker. We deep dive the thorough preparation that served her through the process, how she auditioned and directed her child lead actress, and the importance of being able to say "I don't know" without worry. This episode is great for all filmmakers and those actors interested in taking the jump ...
Nov 15, 2019•54 min
Kate Morgan Chadwick (Major Crimes) and Brooke Trantor (Yours and Mine) are the primary creative team behind the award winning short film "Oh, Baby!" Recently, "Oh, Baby!" won Best Actress, Best Comedy, and the Jury Prize for Best Short Film at the JRS Film Festival. These brilliant multi-hyphenates stop by the show to talk about the nuts and bolts of making "Oh, Baby!" from development and fundraising to production and the festival circuit. For More On "Oh, Baby!" visit their Instagram: @OhBaby...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Adam Ray (The Heat, American Vandal, MadTV) stops by to talk about his new standup album READ THE ROOM, how he gets his joke writing done, and his advice for starting out in comedy. Check out all things Adam at www.adamraycomedy.com including his album READ THE ROOM and his podcast ABOUT LAST NIGHT. For More On Adam: Instagram: @AdamRayComedy Twitter: @AdamRayComedy https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3066532/ Follow Industry Town on Social Media: Instagram: @IndustryTownPodcast Twitter: @IndustryTownPo...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Headshots! A right of passage every actor must embrace many times over. Today Brian welcomes brilliant photographer Gerard Sandoval to the show to share what he's learned from years of shooting actors. We get real detailed on how to choose a photographer, how to prep for your shoot, what to do if you get stiff, and how much the whole thing should cost. We also get into Jerry's style and work, including his dream shooting location. Use promo code INDUSTRY TOWN before 11/18 to book a session with ...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min
We're 10 episodes in! Here's a supercut of my favorite moments from the first ten. There's a mix of great and practical advice, creative inspiration, and hilarious Hollywood stories. Bad audition stories with Patrick Cavanaugh (1:35), Jeff Witzke learns talks closeup technique with Hugh Jackman (7:50), making the jump from shorts to features with Leah McKendrick (11:55), Randall Park on screen acting and playing Kim Jong Un (16:55), Stefanie Black shares the magic of unemployment insurance (23:5...
Oct 31, 2019•52 min
Stephanie Black (Casual, Scandal) seems to be doing it all. She's a prolific film & tv actress who moonlights as the the artistic director of a successful theatre company and still finds time to become a self-taught filmmaker. She talks with Brian about what's on her plate now, early survival jobs, her work at IAMA, and her transition into filmmaking. For more on IAMA Theatre and their current production A KID LIKE JAKE, please visit http://www.iamatheatre.com Instagram: @iamatheatre Twitter...
Oct 27, 2019•56 min
If you don't know Randall Park (Fresh Off The Boat, The Interview) already, I don't know what to tell you. We sat down to chat about writing, producing, and starring in his own Netflix rom-com "Always Be My Maybe" with Ali Wong, what it's like to rap battle James Van Der Beek, and daily rituals to stay creative and grateful. Stream "Always Be My Maybe" on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80202874 Catch up on "Fresh Off The Boat" https://www.hulu.com/series/fresh-off-the-boat-b3bab1c6-c54b-...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Powerhouse Jenna Johnson (Shameless, She's Just Making It Up) stops by to talk about the merits of grad school and accepting your casting "type." For More On Jenna: Instagram: @JJActrice Twitter: @JJActrice IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1632666/ For More On Brian: Instagram: @TheGingerMr Twitter: @The GingerMr IMDB: imdb.me/briannorris Follow Industry Town on Social Media: Instagram: @IndustryTownPodcast Twitter: @IndustryTownPod Industry Town is available on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Pod...
Oct 17, 2019•34 min
Patrick Cavanaugh (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Mad Men) is fantastic actor, and filmmaker. He and Brian share their worst audition stories (2:30) and talk about how teaching class has affected their personal acting (10:30) before diving in to the world of content creation (21:30). You can WATCH Patrick's work including FIRST TIMERS and CASTING CALL: http://www.patrickcavanaugh.com/filmsprojects.html Get TICKETS for the JRS Film Festival: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4357873 Javier Bardem ...
Oct 14, 2019•49 min
Chloé Wepper (Office Christmas Party, Good Trouble) graces the podcast to talk with Brian about booking two series regs in her first pilot season, what the first thirty minutes of her audition prep looks like, and the role therapy that has played in her acting. For More On Chloe: Instagram: @ChloeWepper Twitter: @ChloeWepper https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3774317/ For More On Brian: Instagram: @TheGingerMr Twitter: @The GingerMr IMDB: imdb.me/briannorris Follow Industry Town on Social Media: Instag...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Actor Extraordinaire Jeff Witzke (Jane The Virgin, Superstore, Thank You For Smoking) joins Brian to share his experiences working with Hall Of Fame actors like Hugh Jackman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus before diving into tips on multi-cam and what to do when you get contradictory direction on set. Learn more about Jeff at www.JeffWitzke.com and more about his classes including Weekend Workout at www.JohnRosenfeld.com. For More On Jeff: Instagram: @JeffWitzke Twitter: @theJeffWitzke https://www.imdb....
Oct 07, 2019•33 min
Brian welcomes Actress + Renaissance woman Sara Fletcher to the podcast for a special Between Two Beers episode. They deep dive into Sara's role as Allison Mack in the Lifetime movie, "Escaping the NXIVM Cult, A Woman's Fight To Save Her Daughter," Sara's remarkable success with self-submitting, and how to live a constantly creative life. Stream" Escaping the NXIVM Cult, A Woman's Fight To Save Her Daughter": http://bit.ly/2nf9htI For More On Sara: Instagram: @Saraerfletcher Jewlery: @CloutAndCa...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr
Brian welcomes actor and social media wizard David Abed (Feud, Doom Patrol) to talk about creating Instagram content and David's secret life as a member of the Blue Man Group. You can now find INDUSTRY TOWN on Podbean, Spotify, Youtube, and Google Play! Email us at IndustryTownPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Youtube at http://bit.ly/2nNwJxY David Abed's instagram: @DavidAbed "Things People Say To Actors That Feel Insulting" - http://bit.ly/2mIQWoy Follow Industry Town on Social Media: Instagram: @I...
Sep 30, 2019•42 min
Quintuple threat Leah Mckendrick joins Brian to talk about her journey from singer to actress to independent filmmaker premiering her first feature (M.F.A.) at SXSW. You can stream M.F.A. now on Amazon Prime: www.amazon.com/dp/B0754P8FB5 For More On Leah: Instagram: @LeahMcKendrick Twitter: @LeahMcKendrick IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm3159868/ For More On Brian: Instagram: @TheGingerMr Twitter: @The GingerMr IMDB: imdb.me/briannorris Follow Industry Town on Social Media: Instagram: @IndustryTownPod...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Brian welcomes actor and friend David Sullivan (Flaked, Sharp Objects, Argo) to talk about preparation, working with Will Arnett, and what it's like when your first job is a movie that freaking wins Sundance. Please subscribe and write us a review! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @IndustryTownPodcast Twitter: @IndustryTownPod For More On David Sullivan... Instagram: @DavidSullivan Twitter: @DavidSullivan IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1503383/ Watch David: Primer - Amazon Prime Flaked -...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Trailer for the new podcast INDUSTRY TOWN, hosted by Brian Norris. Industry Town features candid, in-depth interviews with working professionals in the entertainment industry. Guests deep dive into the craft, business, and day to day nuts and bolts of a life and career in Hollywood.
Sep 13, 2019•2 min
