With SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP having reached a tentative agreement to end the actor’s strike after a record-breaking 118 days, national and local SAG-AFTRA board member Shaan Sharma shares his thoughts and breaks down important details of the agreement. Listen to Jewel’s full conversation with Shaan in Friday’s episode. This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen. SAG-AFTRA Approves Tentativ...
Nov 14, 2023•7 min
Georgia’s film tax credit is just one example of the many tools available to municipalities that want to encourage and support film and TV production. LaRonda Sutton, founder of Entertainment.gov , joins to talk about how her consulting firm works with local governments to help streamline production. LaRonda also shares how she transitioned from working in music to film and TV. Mentioned in this episode: “The South Got Something to Say” documentary from the Atlanta Journal Constitution Lionsgate...
Nov 10, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
How does Atlanta come to life on screen? Lane closures, neighborhood meetings, public safety, workforce development – these are just a few of the areas Cardellia Hunter oversees during a typical week. As the director of film and entertainment for the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office , Cardellia plays an integral role in cultivating and supporting Atlanta’s film and TV industry. Cardellia joins Jewel to talk about how she began working in film and TV, Atlanta’s permitting process, and some of her o...
Nov 03, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
As SAG-AFTRA works to negotiate a new contract with the AMPTP, they’re looking to update self-taped audition rules , a method of auditioning that casting director, consultant, and coach Erica S. Bream is very familiar with. Erica talks with Jewel Wicker about those rules, how the audition process has changed over the years, and shares some tips for those starting out in the film and TV industry. Mentioned in this episode: Crazy Legs Entertainment to produce forthcoming Prince film Tyler Perry-Ne...
Oct 27, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 11
With offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Toronto, production and talent management company 3 Arts Entertainment added an Atlanta location in 2022. Manger and producer Jermaine Johnson heads up that office and joins Jewel Wicker to talk about why they wanted an Atlanta Location, the local talent they’ve signed, and some of their upcoming projects. Mentioned this episode: Glamour Profiles Millie Bobby Brown American Fiction Trailer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 20, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The production landscape for documentary films in Atlanta looks different from that of narrative features and TV. Jewel Wicker discusses those differences with Anjanette Levert , a filmmaker, producer, director, and professor at Spelman College. They also talk about “ The Only Doctor ,” a documentary Anjanette produced about the sole working doctor in Clay County, Georgia. Plus, WABE’s Rahul Bali shares what he learned while attending a meeting with lawmakers to review Georgia’s film tax credit....
Oct 13, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Working a second or even third gig is not unusual for folks in the film and TV industry. When a strike or two brings production to a standstill, those gigs become a lifeline for workers, which is why actor and barber David Alexander created the website Talent Supporting Talent . Jewel sits down with David to talk about the importance of a side hustle for film and TV workers and how his website helps fellow industry workers with other skills find and hire each other. Sammie Purcell also joins to ...
Oct 06, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 8
From appearing as Peaches on Outkast albums and managing Organized Noize Production to record promotion at Capitol Records and serving as the “free money lady” on Atlanta’s V-103 radio station, Dee Dee Murray has had a storied career in Atlanta’s arts and entertainment scenes. Jewel talks with Dee Dee about how she got started in the music industry before moving into film and TV and working on both sides of the permitting process. Mentioned in this episode: WGA reaches tentative agreement with A...
Sep 29, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
It took losing a job she’d held for 20 years at a sheet music company for costumer Kenya Morgan to enter the film and TV economy. Kenya sits down with Jewel to talk about how the Georgia Film Academy helped make that transition possible and the experience of being a costumer in the industry. Mentioned in this episode: Comedian Roy Wood, Jr. on City Lights with Lois Reitzes Ruth E. Carter in Atlanta Magazine This episode of The Boom was produced by Crystal DeVone, Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. A...
Sep 22, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Dr. Jose Marquez, co-founder of the Georgia Latino International Film Festival , joins Jewel for a discussion about the festival’s past, present, and future. One of the goals of the festival is to increase the Latino presence in all aspects of film and TV, from acting and directing to financing and producing. Mentioned this episode: Fran Drescher's re-election Spectrum reaches carriage agreement with Disney Out On Film – Atlanta’s LGBTQ Film Festival Have a question for The Boom? Email us at pod...
Sep 15, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Jewel talks with actress, producer, and co-founder of North Rose Pictures , Emily Rose , about her production company, acting, and how she’s navigated through a pandemic and two strikes. Jewel, Emily and producer Kevin also share their favorite television and film remakes. Mentioned this episode: The Little Mermaid The Other Black Girl Film Festivals in Georgia Have a question for The Boom? Email us at podcasts@wabe.org . This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Ad...
Sep 08, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Screenwriter Topher Payne joins Jewel to talk about how the Writers Guild of America strike is impacting him, both professionally and personally. Find all of the works that Topher discusses on his website . Jewel also shares how listeners can list their Georgia home to be a possible filming location. Mentioned this episode: Hollywood Reporter on AMPTP proposal Letter from the WGA to members Have a question for The Boom? Email us at podcasts@wabe.org . This episode of The Boom was produced by Kev...
Sep 01, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Jewel sits down with Kathleen Bertrand, executive producer of BronzeLens Film Festival . Kathleen discusses the origins of the festival, the necessity of diversity behind and in front of the camera, and what’s on tap for this year’s festival, running now through August 27. Jewel also covers how the strikes are impacting productions in Georgia and other industry news. This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Origina...
Aug 25, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The Boom is here. In our first episode, Jewel speaks with the current and former presidents of the SAG-AFTRA Atlanta chapter, Eric Goins and Mike Pniewski. Eric and Mike give updates and discuss the larger meaning of the current strike, explaining how it impacts local actors and artists. Jewel also shares how she got here and covers this week’s biggest industry news stories. Thanks for joining us for our first shot! Mentioned this episode: Paris is Burning BronzeLens Film Festival Resources shar...
Aug 18, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Atlanta on Film: The Podcast is now The Boom, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker, The Boom premieres on Friday, August 18. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2023•2 min
Modern day lynching, preserving your family's legacy and getting out of a rut. Hosts Brianna Carr and Alphonso Whitfield look at three short films from the last episode of Atlanta On Film's first season. Yasmin Neal's " Target Practice ," Gabrielle Morse's "Bug Hill" and "Blue Jay" from Andre McCoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 27, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Doing the work, even when the odds are stacked against you. Hosts Alphonso Whitfield and Brianna Carr discuss "It Is Well," a documentary about the Reverend Doctor Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr . by filmmaker Bennie R. Mitchell, III. and Eddie G.'s short film "Guilty Until Proven Innocent," about a black man who has been arrested for killing a police officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 20, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The impact of speaking up. Hosts Brianna Carr and Alphonso Whitfield talk about two documentaries. " The Defenders " from Roderick Red and Sarah Campbell plus another film from Hal Jacobs , " Lillian Smith: Breaking The Silence ." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 13, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
A mom overcomes her prejudice. Offering college courses to people in Georgia's prisons. Hosts Alphonso Whitfield and Brianna Carr take a look at Harrison Chandler's short film "Perception" and talk about the documentary " Common Good Atlanta: Breaking Down The Walls Of Mass Incarceration " from Hal Jacobs . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 06, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Finding courage and finding love. Hosts Brianna Carr and Alphonso Whitfield talk about the short film " Read Between The Lines " from Adante Watts and Cindy L. Abel's documentary " Surviving The Silence ." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 30, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Two love-letters. One to your younger self and one to queer Atlanta. Hosts Alphonso Whitfield and Brianna Carr discuss Quincy and Deondray Gossfield's short film "Flames" and the documentary "Queer Moxie" from Heather Provoncha and Leo Hollen, Jr . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Empowerment through fashion, royal rule of a city park, escaping toxicity. Hosts Brianna Carr and Alphonso Whitfield cover three short films: John e. Kilberg's "Vestirse," Ava Davis's "The Duchess of Grant Park" and Mya-Breyana Morton's "The Traveler." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 16, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
After a drag mother passes, the family ignores that part of their life. A son goes on a road trip with his estranged, transgender parent. Hosts Alphonso Whitfield and Brianna Carr talk about Quinlan Orear's short film "Over My Dead Body" and " Landlocked " from Timothy Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 09, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
From WABE Studios, Atlanta On Film: The Podcast is a companion podcast featuring the filmmakers presented in WABE TV’s Atlanta On Film show. The first season includes films from Out On Film, Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ film festival, as well as Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival. Hosts Alphonso Whitfield and Brianna Carr discuss the films, play clips and listen to what filmmakers had to say about their work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 04, 2023•1 min
