Season four kicks off with a conversation about the ongoing Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) strike. Host Candice Bloch sits down with WGA member, tv writer, standup comic, and podcaster Robby Slowik on day 112 of the strike to learn more. They discuss the demands, the conditions that led to the strike, solidarity with other unions, and much more. To learn more about the WGA strike, visit https://www.wgacontract2023.org/ To learn more about the WGA (West): https://www.wga.org/ To learn more about...
Aug 27, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Expert advisors help ground stories in plausibility, and can be vital sounding boards for crafting projects that pass muster with fans. In this episode, host Candice Bloch talks with Dr. Erin Macdonald , the science consultant for the Star Trek franchise. Erin Macdonald (PhD Astrophysics) is a public speaker, educator, STEAM advocate, writer, and technical consultant who explains complex physics and astronomy ideas to varied audiences. She is also the founder and owner of Spacetime Productions ,...
Aug 20, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 27
If you think you need to be in L.A. or New York to have a career as a film producer, think again. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Sara Elizabeth Timmins , the head of Life Out Loud Films before her trip to the Cannes Film Festival. Sara shares how she has carved out a successful film producer career while living outside of the Hollywood hubs. She also gives tips for fundraising, how to juggle multiple projects at the same time, and shares why she started her company to support wom...
Aug 13, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 26
The ongoing stories of our planet and universe are vast and often highly visual. In this episode, host Candice Bloch talks with Wade Sisler , the executive producer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and Lori Perkins , a computer engineer for NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio (SVS). They discuss the exciting process of bringing amazing science stories to the world, collaborating with engineers, explaining complex concepts with animations, and more. Listen to learn about climate-focused ...
Aug 06, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 25
A good script is the foundation upon which great stories are brought to life on screen. In this episode, host Candice Bloch sits down with award-winning writer, director, and producer, Claudia Myers to discuss screenwriting. Claudia brings her knowledge and experience as a successful writer and longtime communications professor at American University to the conversation. Learn about her active film career amidst a plethora of great advice for crafting stories for the screen. To learn more about ...
Jul 30, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Celebrating Women of Vision honoree, Vonnya Pettigrew ! In this episode, host Sandra Abrams has a chat with Vonnya Pettigrew, founder of Baltimore-based Root Branch Media Group, media mogul, and one of WIFV’s 2023 Women of Vision honorees. Listen to hear more about her journey, great advice about building your own studio space, and more! To learn more about Vonnya and all that Root Branch Media Group has to offer, visit: www.rootbranchmediagroup.com To learn more about Women in Film & Video ...
Jul 23, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In any film, the music score is very important for setting the tone of the piece and supporting the story. Tara Jabbari speaks with Malakoff Kowalski , a Berlin-based musician and composer who has worked with filmmakers from Germany, Sweden, and the United States, to name a few. He shares his process, advice he has for directors on what they need to communicate with composers, and much more. Learn more about Malakoff: https://www.malakoffkowalski.de/ His music on Spotify (Episode originally rele...
Jul 16, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 22
The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) challenges its participants to create a short film from scratch on a single weekend. In this episode, host Candice Bloch sits down with Lisa Giles , the city producer for the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project. They discuss how the 48HFP came to be and grow to over 100 cities internationally, the fun details and parameters of the challenge, and more. It just may inspire you to want to join in on a memorable weekend of your own! To learn more about this fantastic filmm...
Jul 09, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 21
In this episode, Tara Jabbari speaks with Flora Mendoza , a singer and actor, turned political advisor and nomad. She shares her experience of getting her SAG card, being an extra for “Saturday Night Live,” finding agents, and more. Some websites that Flora recommends for extra work are: https://www.weistbarronryan.com/ https://actorsaccess.com/ Learn more about Flora here: http://floramendoza.com/ (Episode originally released on 4/16/23) --- Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production,...
Jul 02, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Media directly impacts how people see themselves in the world. In this episode, host Candice Bloch has a conversation with Madeline Di Nonno , the president and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media . They chat about the Institute’s mission, the valuable research and data they collect, and how that data is used to help reveal bias and create more equality. While it began with a focus on gender - “if she can see it, she can be it” - the Institute now focuses on gender, race/ethnicit...
Jun 25, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Season three wraps up with another of our specials! Once again, all three of our hosts - Tara, Candice, and Sandra - come together, this time to chat all about summer blockbusters . Learn some history and fun facts while also hearing our hosts share funny memories and insights into which big screen theater movies each is looking forward to this summer 2023. During our season break, we’ll be sharing some selected reruns. We return at the end of the summer with fresh new content for season four, b...
Jun 18, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Expert advisors help ground stories in plausibility, and can be vital sounding boards for crafting projects that pass muster with fans. In this episode, host Candice Bloch talks with Dr. Erin Macdonald , the science consultant for the Star Trek franchise. Erin Macdonald (PhD Astrophysics) is a public speaker, educator, STEAM advocate, writer, and technical consultant who explains complex physics and astronomy ideas to varied audiences. She is also the founder and owner of Spacetime Productions ,...
Jun 11, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Abby Greensfelder has an instinct for developing not only iconic cable shows such as, “Say Yes to the Dress,” but also documentaries featuring icons Megan Rapinoe and Alicia Keys. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with the indie filmmaker and native Washingtonian, ahead of the World Premiere of UNCHARTED at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. The doc, from her company, Everywoman Studios, is a behind-the-scenes look at Keys’ songwriting camp that hopes to create a pipeline of women songwr...
Jun 04, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Social media success story and entertainer Austin Maguire sits down with host Candice Bloch in this episode all about creating constant short-form content that we view mostly from our phones. Austin began their self-titled TikTok channel (@austin_maguire) in 2019 and quickly rose to digital fame, creating content that’s mostly satirical characters and funny observations. Currently sporting 645k followers on TikTok and 45k on Instagram, they know a thing or two about making it big and maintaining...
May 28, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 15
If you think you need to be in L.A. or New York to have a career as a film producer, think again. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Sara Elizabeth Timmins , the head of Life Out Loud Films before her trip to the Cannes Film Festival. Sara shares how she has carved out a successful film producer career while living outside of the Hollywood hubs. She also gives tips for fundraising, how to juggle multiple projects at the same time, and shares why she started her company to support wom...
May 21, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode, host Tara Jabbari sits down with actor Shimmy Isaacs on location in Cape Town, South Africa to talk about her Netflix hit crime thriller, Unseen . They discuss the show, Shimmy's acting journey in drama and comedy, her writing process, her time in the USA, and how the arts is a universal language. You can follow Shimmy for the latest on her work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shimmyisaacs/ or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shimmyisaacs/ Watch Unseen on Netflix her...
May 14, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 13
A good script is the foundation upon which great stories are brought to life on screen. In this episode, host Candice Bloch sits down with award-winning writer, director, and producer, Claudia Myers to discuss screenwriting. Claudia brings her knowledge and experience as a successful writer and longtime communications professor at American University to the conversation. Learn about her active film career amidst a plethora of great advice for crafting stories for the screen. To learn more about ...
May 07, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Celebrating Women of Vision honoree, Vonnya Pettigrew ! In this episode, host Sandra Abrams has a chat with Vonnya Pettigrew, founder of Baltimore-based Root Branch Media Group, media mogul, and one of WIFV’s 2023 Women of Vision honorees. Listen to hear more about her journey, great advice about building your own studio space, and more! To learn more about Vonnya and all that Root Branch Media Group has to offer, visit: www.rootbranchmediagroup.com To learn more about Women in Film & Video ...
Apr 30, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 11
The ongoing stories of our planet and universe are vast and often highly visual. In this episode, host Candice Bloch talks with Wade Sisler , the executive producer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and Lori Perkins , a computer engineer for NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio (SVS). They discuss the exciting process of bringing amazing science stories to the world, collaborating with engineers, explaining complex concepts with animations, and more. Listen to learn about climate-focused ...
Apr 23, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode, Tara Jabbari speaks with Flora Mendoza , a singer and actor, turned political advisor and nomad. She shares her experience of getting her SAG card, being an extra for “Saturday Night Live,” finding agents, and more. Some websites that Flora recommends for extra work are: https://www.weistbarronryan.com/ https://actorsaccess.com/ Learn more about Flora here: http://floramendoza.com/ --- Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual ...
Apr 16, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Whether footage, images, or audio, third-party archival materials are often needed to fill out a story on screen. In this episode, host Candice Bloch talks with archival producer Sarah Katz about the rewarding work of sourcing archives for documentaries. Learn more about the process and permissions needed and why it often pays to bring in an expert. You’ll also hear some fun stories from Sarah’s career sleuthing out archival footage for a wide range of clients. To learn more about Sarah and her ...
Apr 09, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In any film, the music score is very important for setting the tone of the piece and supporting the story. Tara Jabbari speaks with Malakoff Kowalski , a Berlin-based musician and composer who has worked with filmmakers from Germany, Sweden, and the United States, to name a few. He shares his process, advice he has for directors on what they need to communicate with composers, and much more. Learn more about Malakoff: https://www.malakoffkowalski.de/ His music on Spotify --- Subscribe to learn m...
Apr 02, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Script DC is a unique series of panels and classes from Women in Film & Video (WIFV) for anyone who loves filmmaking. It brings Hollywood-level resources to the DMV (District-Maryland-Virginia) for actors, producers, screenwriters, editors, and directors. Whether you are beginning your career or working on your third script, there are speakers and workshops to expand your skills, knowledge, and network. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Melissa Houghton , WIFV’s amazing executiv...
Mar 26, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) challenges its participants to create a short film from scratch on a single weekend. In this episode, host Candice Bloch sits down with Lisa Giles , the city producer for the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project. They discuss how the 48HFP came to be and grow to over 100 cities internationally, the fun details and parameters of the challenge, and more. It just may inspire you to want to join in on a memorable weekend of your own! To learn more about this fantastic filmm...
Mar 19, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode, Tara Jabbari speaks with fellow podcaster and freelance storyboard artist & illustrator, Jim Penola . They talk about his start in his career working in short films, features, commercials, music videos, and documentaries. They also bond over how they got to know each other through his podcast, shared passions over the film, “The Invitation” and more. You can follow Jim here: https://www.instagram.com/jimpenola/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-penola-704536178/ https://...
Mar 12, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards (airing on March 12th), host Sandra Abrams chats with WTOP’s entertainment reporter and award-winning movie critic, Jason Fraley , to discuss the front-runners of the Oscars race. Will the multiverse prevail with Everything, Everywhere All at Once or will the beautiful cinematography of All Quiet on the Western Front be the winner? Our guest is considered one of the best at picking winners, so tune in and have fun listening. Jason’s podcast, “Beyond the Fame w...
Mar 05, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Media directly impacts how people see themselves in the world. In this episode, host Candice Bloch has a conversation with Madeline Di Nonno , the president and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media . They chat about the Institute’s mission, the valuable research and data they collect, and how that data is used to help reveal bias and create more equality. While it began with a focus on gender - “if she can see it, she can be it” - the Institute now focuses on gender, race/ethnicit...
Feb 26, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In our season 3 premiere episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Sandi Harding , the General Manager of the very last Blockbuster in the world located in Bend, Oregon. They talk about the history of Blockbuster, its influence, and how the community of Bend as well as fans have helped keep this Blockbuster open. Enjoy listening to the memories, the business side of managing Blockbuster, and Tara geeking out. You can learn more and order souvenirs from Blockbuster by visiting their website: https:/...
Feb 19, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Ahead of the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, board member Sandra Abrams sits down with two amazing women to discuss Oscar’s history on nominations of women in non-actor categories. Our guests are Dr. Rosanne Welch , Executive Director of the MFA in TV and Screenwriting Program at Stephens College, and Leslie Combemale, a syndicated film critic known as Cinema Siren, and the creator and host of WomenRockingHollywood - an annual panel at Comic Con in San Diego which highlights female filmma...
Feb 12, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 24
While so much of the effects we see on screen can be CGI, there will always be a home for the physical, tangible art of special effects. In this episode, host Candice Bloch sits down with Ben Eadie , an experienced special effects designer, prop maker, fabricator, and multi-talented inventor and creator. Ben has worked on such projects as Star Trek Beyond, Arrow, The Predator, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Prey, and Fraggle Rock. In their conversation, Ben chats about inventing solutions to problems,...
Feb 05, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 23
