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Producers' Happy Hour

Lawrence T. Lewis & Christian Kendrickwww.producershappyhour.com
Shattering the status quo of the commercial and film production industry one cocktail at a time. Tailored for Exec Producers, Line Producers, Agency Producers, Bidders, and Production Teams, our podcast serves as the ultimate destination for continuous learning throughout your career. Bid farewell to industry isolation and gatekeeping; we're forging a collective path through the challenges of production, united in our pursuit of producing excellence. Join us for in-depth discussions on the nuts and bolts of producing and production, offering invaluable insights for media production professionals. Producers' Happy Hour is more than a podcast; it's a vibrant community where we tackle the complexities of the industry together. So, whether you're navigating the intricacies of your toughest projects, overcoming production hurdles, or dealing with demanding clients, Producers' Happy Hour is your go-to resource. Because, in the world of production, Making Sh!# is Hard!
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Episodes

154 - Original Episode 3 - Fairness & Cheryl Ward

In this episode... We jump back in time again to our original Episode 2. This is another pre-Covid episode. We were brand new to podcasting, and we were on the hunt for what it means and what it takes to be a “good” producer. We interview Cheryl Ward, a Content Production Consultant at BBS with a 20+year career in film and advertising production. SAG-AFTRA, The DGA, and IATSE issued the following statement Wednesday https://www.iatse.net/news/dga-iatse-and-sag-aftra-joint-statement-back-work-pro...

May 29, 202057 min

153 - Crew Safety Roundtable #5 - Producers

In this episode... Today is our 4th Crew Safety Roundtable. Today we focus on Producers. Our guests: Nan Pattridge Producer http://www.nicelittlepicture.com/ Sara Bailin Producer https://www.sarabailin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sbailin/?hl=en Alanna Dillon Producer www.alannadillon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alanna_dillon/?hl=en Unions are struggling to agree on film production guidelines. https://variety.com/2020/film/news/production-guidelines-white-paper-amptp-iatse-1234613975 Join o...

May 27, 202055 min

152 - Friday Reflections & CA Plans for Restarting Production

In this episode... We reflect on over 40 hours of content we produced since the beginning of the pandemic and how we feel we have connected to our filmmaking community and learned so much more than we ever expected we could by starting this podcast. Thanks to all our listeners! California Guidelines for TV Production coming Monday https://www.indiewire.com/2020/05/hollywood-safety-white-paper-film-tv-back-to-work-1202232613/ Production Insurance is needed film Film Production to restart: https:/...

May 23, 202024 min

151 - Original Episode 2 - Communication & Emily Plunket Fleischer

In this episode... Today we are jumping in our time machine and going back to the top of the year when we recorded our original Episode 2. This is pre-Covid. We were brand new to podcasting, and we were on the hunt for what it means and what it takes to be a “good” producer. We interview Emily Plunket Fleischer a film industry pro who worked her way from PA to Producer, and worked with some of the biggest names in the business. She is now in-house at Verizon, using those skills as a production c...

May 22, 202046 min

150 - Eric Korsh, President Scout Prods

In this episode... Today we are chatting with Eric Korsh who is the current President of Scout Productions which is an Emmy and Academy Award-winning production company known for groundbreaking television series and films such as Queer Eye, Fog of War, and their new show Legendary. LA County could see all businesses open as early as July 4th https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/la-county-leaders-propose-reopening-economy-as-early-as-july-4-1295237 How to lose the weight you put on during lockd...

May 21, 202038 min

149 - Shad Melvin, 1st Assistant Director

In this episode... We chat with Shad Melvin who is a 1st AD based in NY. He gives us his unique perspective from the non union workforce on how we can all safely move forward and get back to work safely. Join our Crew Safety Roundtable so Producers and Production Companies can hear your voice on what you need to see for set safety in order for you to feel comfortable enough to return to work. Email us at [email protected] Topics Covid-19, Stay at Home, Commercials, Film Production, Di...

May 20, 202043 min

148 - Crew Safety Roundtable - Department Heads

In this episode... Today is our 4th Crew Safety Roundtable. Today we focus on Department Heads. Our guests: Jordan Levy Cinematographer http://radiantartists.com/jordan-levy/ Noel McCarthy Production Designer http://noelmccarthy.net/ David Chapman 1st & 2nd Assistant Director [email protected] For NY Unemployment Assistance: The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo of New York State NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 518-474-8390 Office Hours: 9am to 5pm http://www.governor.ny.gov/contact Join...

May 19, 202053 min

147 - André Zachary, Artist & Choreographer

In this episode... André M. Zachery is a Chicago bred and now Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist, scholar, and technologist with a BFA from Ailey/Fordham University and MFA in Performance & Interactive Media Arts from CUNY/Brooklyn College. He choreographed and shot this amazing video: Just Past and Beyond: https://vimeo.com/409295769 Just Past and Beyond is a dance film responding to not being able to physically connect with our elders, who play a vital role in our communities as holde...

May 16, 202045 min

146 - Scott Robinson, EP/RFI Media Productions

In this episode... Scott Robinson is an Executive Producer at RFI Media Productions, a NYC based production service company working mostly with international clients producing commercials with a stable of wonderful directors. He has also created as well as hosts a live variety show on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 8pm EST: Dispatches from the Social Distance. https://www.facebook.com/watch/rfinyc/159160305272932/ Join our Crew Safety Roundtable so Producers and Production Companies can hear your voic...

May 14, 202040 min

145 - Crew Safety Roundtable #3

In this episode... Today is our 3rd Crew Safety Roundtable. Today's guests: Randi Hokett Set Decorator (LA) [email protected] Jeremy Bentivegna Propmaster (LA) [email protected] Pilar Reynaldo Set Decorator (LA) [email protected] https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/coronavirus-tv-lockdown-networks-cnn-cbs-pbs-nbc-1234599864/ Join our Crew Safety Roundtable so Producers and Production Companies can hear your voice on what you need to see for set safety in order for you to feel comfort...

May 13, 202055 min

144 - Kestrin Pantera, Writer/Director

In this episode... Kestrin Pantera's new feature film, “ Mother’s Little Helpers ” World Premiered at SXSW 2019 which was scheduled to release just before the pandemic hit. Instead of shelving the film until a safer time, she adapted with a digital release, and is working on creating a mobile drive in experience rather than a theater tour. https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-government-confirms-film-and-tv-production-can-restart-within-social-distancing-guidelines/5149750.article Join our Crew S...

May 13, 202037 min

143 - Crew Safety Roundtable #2

In this episode... Today is our 2nd Crew Safety Roundtables. Today's guests: Frankie Pagnotta DGA 2nd AD (LA) [email protected] Amit Gajwani Wardrobe Stylist (NYC + LA) http://www.amitgajwani.com Margina Dennis Makeup Artist (NYC + LA) www.marginadennis.com Join our Crew Safety Roundtable so Producers and Production Companies can hear your voice on what you need to see for set safety in order for you to feel comfortable enough to return to work. Email us at [email protected]...

May 12, 202058 min

142 - Kyle Ruddick, Film & Experience Director

In this episode... Kyle is the founder of documentary film project One Day on Earth, which produced the first film made in every country of the world with the support of thousands of volunteer filmmakers, dozens of Non-Profits and the United Nations. He is repped at HeLo as a film director and experiential designer. SAG-Aftra & IATSE Virtual Town Hall with Adam Schiff: https://youtu.be/XcHMP_z9o2o Join our Crew Safety Roundtable so Producers and Production Companies can hear your voice on wh...

May 09, 202046 min

141 - Shaun Campbell, Executive Producer VMLYR

In this episode... Shaun Campbell is an Executive Producer at VMLYR Atlanta and has produced award-winning campaigns for major brands. We discuss how the pandemic has affected his personal life and how he sees how each of us can be a part of the silver lining. Roadmap to Adjusting the Safer At Home Order in Los Angeles https://corona-virus.la/SaferLA SAG-Aftra Chief says Production Won't Return to Normal Until Vaccine https://deadline.com/2020/05/on-industry-unions-media-call-sag-aftra-chief-say...

May 08, 202040 min

140 - Crew Safety Roundtable #1

In this episode... Today is our first of many Crew Safety Roundtables. Today's guests: Dave McCabe Gaffer (NYC) [email protected] Insta: @hardcore_dave Chris Wiesehan Key Grip (NYC) [email protected] Rob Bluemke Location Sound Mixer (NYC) www.robertbluemke.com Insta: @robbsalad Join our Crew Safety Roundtable so Producers and Production Companies can hear your voice on what you need to see for set safety in order for you to feel comfortable enough to return to work. Email us at produce...

May 07, 202049 min

139 - Becky Morrison, Owner & EP of The Light

In this episode... Becky Morrison is an award-winning film and TV producer based in New York. She is the owner and EP of The Light, and her company ethos is one of diversity, sustainability, and agility. Cuomo announces PSA contest on wearing face masks. https://abc7ny.com/health/gov-cuomo-announces-psa-contest-on-wearing-face-masks/6153644/ Join our Crew Safety Roundtable so Producers and Production Companies can hear your voice on what you need to see for set safety in order for you to feel co...

May 06, 202045 min

138 - Rupert Reynolds-MacLean & Sam Chitty, Biscuit UK

In this episode... Today we chat with Rupert Reynolds-MacLean and Sam Chitty from Biscuit UK. We talk about what is happening in the UK, and the importance of set safety as we slowly start returning to work. LA Stay At Home order will not lift entirely on May 15th https://www.dailynews.com/2020/05/01/garcetti-says-he-wont-lift-safer-at-home-on-may-15-but-some-things-could-open/ Film LA Update https://www.filmla.com/covid-19/ Penn Wharton Budget Model reopening states will result in an additional...

May 05, 202048 min

137 - Annie Saunders, Director & Live Artist

In this episode... Annie Saunders is a director and live artist. Her company, Wilderness, has presented “ The Day Shall Declare It ” in a disused warehouse in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District with Los Angeles Performance Practice and in London with Theatre Delicatessen in the former BBC Studios and the Bush Theatre. She is currently repped as an Experiential Director by HeLo. We chat with her about how this pandemic has shifted her creative lens. Amazon, Whole Foods, Instacart Workers Orga...

May 02, 202048 min

136 - Jasmine Ash, Artist/Singer/Songwriter

In this episode... It's time for a change of pace. A little bit of happiness and hope is due, so we are featuring a Los Angeles based Singer/Songwriter, Jasmine Ash, who, with her filmmaker husband, made a music video for her new single "Same Sun". It features her neighbors in the Silverlake area of Los Angeles, dancing along to her song in their own home. Shot from driveways and through windows, it's a little piece of Silverlake sun and fun. Gavin Newsom criticized for his handling of the coron...

May 01, 202041 min

135 - Yehuda Duenyas, Experiential Director & Intimacy Coordinator

In this episode... Yehuda Duenyas is a Primetime Emmy award-winning Experiential Director with a focus on immersive new media, storytelling, and technology. He also works as an Intimacy Coordinator and Director for film, TV, and theater. Today we chat with him about the future of experiential, and how pleasure and intimacy could help us all right now. Antibody tests are being rolled out across New York City: https://nypost.com/2020/04/28/antibody-tests-are-being-rolled-out-across-new-york-city/ ...

Apr 30, 202050 min

134 - Lisa Feldman, Agency Producer

In this episode... Today we chat with Lisa Feldman, Freelance Agency Producer based in Minneapolis. With a 25+ year production career, both on the Production side and the Agency side, her experience gives her a realistic view of the responsibilities involved in returning to work. Today, the PUA (Pandemic Unemployment Assistance) opens for new applicants. Sign up today! https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.htm AICP Covid-19 Workplace Guidelines & Cons...

Apr 29, 202047 min

133 - Don Broida, Director

In this episode... Don Broida's work is recognized for celebrating the beauty of people and of life itself. His attention to detail and story have made him a sought after director in the commercial world, and has directed campaigns for clients such as P&G, Unilever, Fidelity Investments, and Chevrolet. We chatted with him today about the importance and power of storytelling and some much-needed hope. Crew Safety Roundtables: we are organizing a series of roundtable discussions with crew memb...

Apr 28, 202048 min

132 - Mike Lobikis, Hustle (Part 2)

In this episode... Mike Lobikis is a partner at Hustle, a creative talent agency based in New York City and Los Angeles, representing best in breed talent in the advertising industry. We chat about the changes in the advertising industry and look to the future and discuss what our new normal could look like. Ruth's Chris & Sweetgreen returns PPP Loans: https://www.newsandguts.com/ruths-chris-other-big-restaurant-chains-return-millions-of-in-small-business-loans/ Papaya Films www.papaya-films...

Apr 25, 202041 min

131 - Mike Lobikis, Hustle

In this episode... Mike Lobikis is a partner at Hustle, a creative talent agency based in New York City and Los Angeles, representing best in breed talent in the advertising industry. We chat about the changes in the advertising industry and look to the future and discuss what our new normal could look like. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.htm 100 Live Event Companies Ban Together to Become Pandemic Responders https:...

Apr 24, 202044 min

130 - Ari Kuschnir, m ss ng p eces

In this episode... Ari Kuschnir, Founder and Managing Partner of m ss ng p eces joins us today and gives us not only advice for creatives and producers, but his world view on the greater lessons we could all be learning from this pandemic. As well as some practices on how to best deal with the stress and anxiety we are all feeling. He also discusses his video series project: "Together" https://www.facebook.com/watch/mssngpeces/153618069318186/ Sean Penn's organization CORE (Community Organized R...

Apr 23, 202046 min

129 - Scott Craig, Commercial Producer & Akbar Owner

In this episode... Scott Craig, Freelance Commercial Producer chats with us about how this pandemic will affect the film production community in ways that are vastly different from previous strikes or world events. As a bar owner, he is focused on how to weather this storm and be able to open up again once permitted. Support your local business. If you are in Silverlake and know & love Akbar, you can support the staff here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-akbar-staff-during-mandatory-bar-...

Apr 22, 202044 min

128 - Tyler Owens, Front Row Center

In this episode... Tyler Owens, Director of Music & Marketing at Front Row Center talks with us about live music, experiential marketing, and their initiative StayHomeAndListen.ca and how it helps support musical artists who are unable to tour. Smuggler's Guidance for Production Safety: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ_vvpRSjEX92gHxlXhcLAktQbH6BcZoAOn8YzUVlArx-sVMwSPJ_Sp0YwfY-2POvTxVqKo0GkWT5Ez/pub Shake Shack gives back it's PPP money: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/business/s...

Apr 21, 202040 min

127 - Lauren Sick, Writer/Director

In this episode... Lauren Sick, Writer/Director chats with us today about creativity, stillness, and how she's staying active and positive during the pandemic. Reopening Hollywood: From Insurance to Testing, Crowd Scenes & Craft Services, Here Are the Pandemic Problems Studios are Trying to Solve Before the Re-Start: https://deadline.com/2020/04/how-hollywood-reopens-coronavirus-shutdown-production-insurance-actors-crews-1202908471/ Countries in which the Cameras are Rolling: https://www.lbb...

Apr 18, 202053 min

126 - Chris Weisehahn, Key Grip

In this episode... Key Grip Chris Weisehahn chats with us today about Set Safety, Film Crews, and his own Covid-19 symptoms. The anger and frustration is still real as we learn that the Paycheck Protection Program has run out of funds. https://www.newsandguts.com/small-business-loan-fund-is-empty The AICP warns production companies that the DGA is requiring a new form to be filled out for all commercial projects to determine whether or not a director is allowed to work remotely. http://www.mmsen...

Apr 17, 202047 min

125 - Michael Litwak, Director

In this episode... Michael Litwak is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker and commercial director who was born and raised in Los Angeles. We chat with him about what he's doing to stay busy during this downtime, and how he's coping without work as a freelancer. We get a little angry as we discuss the surprise change so the CARES Act. The EIDL Claim now only covers $1,000 per employee. Not the $10k grant promised. https://www.inc.com/kevin-j-ryan/small-business-loans-eidl-advance-limitations.html Jacob Pat...

Apr 16, 202046 min
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