"The Dream State"

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Welcome to "The Dream State", where dreams become reality. The Dream State is a show hosted by Award-winning filmmakers Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir. They created the show to bring top entrepreneurs, creators and artists on the show to show their success stories. Dream Team Directors Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir who have worked with the top names and brands in entertainment including Coldplay, Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo, top model Bella Hadid and viral sensation Lindsey Stirling, present their breakthrough digital series.

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Episodes

Mathew Schmidt, Editor and Dave Corey, Editor of Marvel: Captain America, Black Widow and End Game

What does it take to be an editor at Marvel? Mathew Schmidt, Editor and Dave Corey, Editor of Marvel: Captain America, Black Widow and End Game tell you what its like to be at the top of their game.

Mar 03, 2022•23 min

Leslie Brown Casting Agent Tips

Leslie Brown is an independent Casting Director and Production Coordinator. After recovering from the acting bug, she began her film career in sales and marketing at Holy Cow! Visual Effects. She then moved behind the camera to film a human rights documentary in Europe, produce an educational television show for PARS-TV, and direct two episodes of "Fitness and Health" for Florida's Sunshine Network. After earning several credits for film producing, getting several 35mm shorts under belt, includi...

Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Actor/DIrector Bo Jesse Christopher

Dream Team Directors are back for Season 2 of their inspiring entertainment podcast "The Dream State" where you will get empowering tips and epic knowledge on building your filmmaking career. In this episode, Director Daniel Lir interviews Bo Jesse Christopher who has starred in legendary movies like "Point Break" by Academy Award Winner Kathryn Bigelow

Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min

"The Dream State" - Kerri Kasem . Words of wisdom from the real life Wonder Woman

Radio host, Activist, and founder of Kasem Cares the real life wonder woman talks about steps to achieve your goals and how to get passed any barrier holding you back.

Mar 21, 2019•8 min

The Dream State - viral comedian Actor & Voice Impressionist Jim Meskimen

On this episode of The Dream State Jim Meskimen talk about how he became an artist and gives you tips on how to start out your career as an artist. Jim has collaborated on five films with Academy award-winning Director Ron Howard and acted in countless TV series such as "Parks and Rec"

Mar 12, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9

"The Dream State" - WRDSMTH

WRDSMTH shares his journey becoming a street artist with us! He is an La-based street artist who aspires to inspire others on a daily basis with colorful and well-chosen words he paints/pastes on walls around the world.

Feb 23, 2019•8 min

"The Dream State" - Chelsea Alden

Chelsea Alden is an actress and producer, known for The Tale (2018), 13 Reasons Why (2017) and Grey's Anatomy (2005)

Feb 23, 2019•5 min

"The Dream State" - Yolanda Gonzalez

Artist Yolanda González, who has shown at Google, The Moca, Diego Rivera Museum shares her experience on creating your own big break as an artist.

Feb 23, 2019•7 min

"The Dream State" - Bonnie Schiffman

Bonnie Schiffman has photographed hundreds of celebrities and legends like Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, James Brown, Iggy Pop, Steve Martin.... She shares her story on "The Dream State for your growth as an image maker. Created by Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir Produced by Andor Nagy Assistant Director Kim Ferrari Motion Graphics by Lee Gregory Original Theme track by Maxwell Benson Hair and Make Up by Maryann Yee Cinematography by Loren Hoyt Edited by Makenna Timm Production Assistants: Domi...

Feb 23, 2019•8 min

"The Dream State" - Nolan Bushnell

Nolan Bushnell, Steve Job's Mentor and Founder of Atari, Chuck E. Cheese's and Brainrush shares top secrets to success and building a global brand.

Feb 23, 2019•8 min

"The Dream State" - Joy Villa

On this episode Joy Villa, top billboard artist, singer, songwriter, patriot and activist rocks the house in The Dream State studio.

Feb 22, 2019•16 min

"The Dream State" - Jade Pettyjohn talks about Hollywood

On this episode of The Dream State famous actress Jade Pettyjohn (School of Rock, Destroyer, The mentalist) talks about what is success and shares her thoughts on the industry of movie making.

Feb 22, 2019•21 min

"The Dream State" - Godfather of Graffiti Chaz Bojórquez

Learn how legendary street artist, Chaz Bojórquez, built his career to be an internationally recognized street artist. This epic interview and masterclass will empower you to build your art or creative career like no other. Created and hosted by Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir, Dream Team Directors who have created for Coldplay, Lindsey Stirling, Bella Hadid and Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo.

Feb 22, 2019•10 min

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