Send us a text Joseph Holland, author, playwright, and former Housing Commissioner of New York State, shares his life's tapestry, embracing the arts and spreading joy through his plays while serving the Harlem community, which is showcased in the film "Harlem Grace." As Holland recounts the various hues of his life, we're reminded of the transformative power of faith and using one's talents to ignite hope and change in the lives of others. Journey with us as we navigate ...
Apr 09, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Film Producer and Broadway Investor Rob Stillman recounts the ambitious journey of translating the powerful play "Freud's Last Session" into a movie, with Anthony Hopkins breathing life into Freud. His insight into the allure of challenging roles for A-list actors and the intimate process of film production shines a light on the artistry behind making a movie. Rob also reflects on his beginnings with "The God Committee," tracing his path from off-Broadway ...
Jan 10, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Who is Scott Teems, the celebrated filmmaker behind award-winning films like "The Evening Sun," and the hits "Exorcist: Believer" and "Insidious: Red Door"? How did Scott grow up to create intense, thrilling, and dramatic stories that captivate audiences? Join us as we explore the life and career of this versatile creator, as we discuss his journey from a struggling youngster to an acclaimed filmmaker, responsible for creating the Peabody Award-winnin...
Oct 23, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Host and filmmaker Allen Wolf becomes the guest in this rebroadcast of Perspectives on Neurodiversity where he talks about the journey of making his recent movie, The Sound of Violet . We dive headfirst into a discussion about the film adaptation of his novel. The road to casting Shawn, a unique character with autism, wasn't easy, but we talk about the triumphs achieved along the way and the personal connections to the story's theme of human trafficking. We'll hear ...
Sep 19, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Join us on a thrilling journey as we chat with Tory Belleci, host, actor, and writer best known for his work on Mythbusters. Tory recalls how an unexpected encounter with the cops led him to the world of visual effects. Buckle up as we take you through the exhilarating steps Tory took to land his dream job at Mythbusters, a job he nearly passed on. Tory shares stories from his time on Mythbusters, from the jitters of being in front of the camera to the creation of the show and his...
Aug 15, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Ready to explore the powerful intersection of faith and creativity and find the answers to some profound questions? Our latest episode features a message from the late pastor, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller. He addressed an off-Broadway audience on a riveting topic: Why Do We Need Artists? Tim delivered this message to a packed theater when he was 42 years old, and his enlightening words are as relevant today as they were then. Join us on this captivatin...
Jul 10, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Kris has been featured in Jurassic World: Dominion, Wonder Woman 1984, Where Hope Grows , TV movies for the Hallmark Channel, and many other films and TV series, including Mad Men, Get Shorty, and Backstrom . He has also co-authored two books from the series From Kona with Love. Kris talks about his incredible journey, how an explosion nearly took his life and the legacy he'd like to leave behind. • Kristoffer Polaha on IMDb , Instagram , Twitter • Kristoffer Polaha's we...
Jun 13, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Jeremy is a stunt coordinator and driver who has worked on many incredible films, including Black Panther, the Dark Knight movies, Captain America, National Treasure, Indiana Jones, Free Guy, Tenet, Ford V Ferrari, John Wick, and many, many others. He has also been featured in dozens of television series as well, including WandaVision, Big Little Lies, True Detective, NCIS, and many others. Jeremy has won multiple awards for his stunt work, including a Screen Actors Guild Award fo...
Apr 11, 2023•24 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Dean Batali was a writer and Executive Producer for That 70's Show , writer for Buffy The Vampire Slayer , head writer for the Disney Jr series Puppy Dog Pals , and was the executive producer and showrunner for Hallmark Channel’s Good Witch . He also co-authored the book Watching TV Religiously. Dean discusses his career, the challenges he met along the way, why he's thankful for the worst day of his life, and the legacy he'd like to leave behind. Interviewed by Fil...
Mar 07, 2023•56 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Named as one of Variety’s 10 Writers to Watch, Monica has written for some of the most acclaimed television series over the last 15 years. She’s a Consulting Producer for HBO’s Station Eleven , the Executive Producer for MacGyver, Queen Sugar, Nashville , and Gentefied , which was nominated for a Peabody Award. She was a writer on Lost, Teen Wolf, Knight Rider, Prison Break, and more. She talks about her career, where she finds inspiration, and the time when she thought she'd...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Brian is the co-creator and executive producer of the top-rated Hallmark Channel original series When Calls the Heart and is the writer and producer of over two dozen films and TV movies such as The Heart of Man, Bopha!, Call Me Claus, Not Easily Broken, Captive, and The Case for Christ. Over his 40+ year career, Brian has written and/or produced nearly 350 episodes of television, including Evening Shade, Step by Step, and Touched by an Angel. Brian talks about how he got his star...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text The Sound of Violet is a romantic comedy about a man who thinks he found his soulmate but his autism keeps him from realizing she's a prostitute looking for a ticket out of her trapped life. Lead cast members Cason Thomas, Cora Cleary, Jan D'Arcy, and Michael E. Bell join the movie's writer, director, and producer Allen Wolf, to talk about the challenges of making the movie, building the characters, and how the story inspired them. The Sound of Violet opens April 29...
Apr 21, 2022•33 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Composer Conrad Pope is one of the most respected and trusted musicians working in Hollywood today. He talks about how he got his start and how he creates memorable music. Composers such as John Williams, Alexandre Desplat, and Hans Zimmer have all called upon his expertise as one of the industry’s top orchestrators as well as his abilities as a conductor and score producer, making him one of the most in-demand scoring professionals. Conrad has contributed to the scores of more th...
Mar 19, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Encore Episode : Sheryl J. Anderson, the Creator and Executive Producer of the hit Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, discusses how she started as a storyteller, the way her life experience made her uniquely qualified to create this hit show, and how faith has played a crucial role for her as an artist. She also talks about her life priorities and how she has been able to get where she is today. On writing Sweet Magnolias, Sheryl explains, "We had a running joke in the writer&apos...
Feb 15, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Special Episode: Filmmaker Allen Wolf is interviewed on The Autistic Me podcast where he talks about the challenge of portraying an autistic character in his upcoming movie, The Sound of Violet, as well as how he discovered the story, writing at Disneyland, and much more. We re-broadcast the episode here. • The Autistic Me podcast • The Autistic Me Blog • Order Allen's Book, The Sound of Violet • Navigating Hollywood's Marriage Course , Pre-Marriage Course , Alpha Course...
Nov 18, 2021•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Scott Teems wrote Halloween Kills with David Gordon Green and Danny McBride, and upcoming will be The Exorcist sequel, and Stephen King’s Firestarter . Scott was a writer and co-executive producer of the popular Netflix series Narcos: Mexico and he wrote, directed, and produced three seasons of the acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning TV drama Rectify. Scott discusses his career challenges, responds to critics with the deeper messages they may have missed in Halloween Kills, what exci...
Oct 20, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Tony nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and her husband, Emmy-nominee Jordan Richard, talk about their incredible journey through stage and television. Elizabeth's Broadway debut landed her a Tony Nomination and launched her on a multi-year search to discover her artistic voice. Jordan has won multiple Emmy nominations for his role as a director at NBC News. He talks about how the news can be biased, his role as a news director, and mishaps along the way. Elizabeth and Jordan also di...
Sep 14, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text As a special agent for the FBI, James R. Fitzgerald (Jim) helped solve some of the highest profile criminal cases in U.S. history, including the Unabomber, the D.C. Sniper, the 2001 anthrax cases, and many more. Sam Worthington portrayed Jim in the acclaimed mini-series "Manhunt: Unabomber" on Netflix. Jim also served as a consultant for Criminal Minds and many other crime-related television shows. He gives advice for writers who are writing crime stories. Jim is the mos...
Jul 13, 2021•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Film and TV producer Darren Moorman has worked with top Hollywood talent and most recently produced Blue Miracle with Dennis Quaid. Darren talks about his journey as a producer, what he would do differently if he had to redo his career and the kind of legacy he'd like to leave behind. Links: • Pre-Order Allen's Book, The Sound of Violet • Reserve Entertainment • Darren Moorman on IMDb • Newly Formed Producers Union Seeks To Collectively Bargain For Indie Feature Filmmake...
Jun 15, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Writer/Director Ricky Staub and Producer Dan Walser of the Netflix hit movie Concrete Cowboy, starring Idris Elba, discuss the story behind the making of the movie, their company's program to help the incarcerated, and how suffering has impacted each of their lives. Links: • Neighborhood Film Group • Ricky Staub's TED Talk • The Cage short film • The Neighborhood Film Group on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter • Rick Staub on IMDb / Dan Walser on IMDb • Navigating Hollywood...
May 18, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Actress Emily Swallow shares her experience starring as The Armorer in The Mandalorian , and in the CBS show SEAL Team . She formerly played key roles in Supernatural, The Mentalist, and performed in many other parts in film as well as on stage. Emily talks about the challenges of being an actress in Hollywood, how she hit rock bottom in her life, how everything turned around, and how she'd like to be remembered. What was it like attending a Star Wars premiere? What was the m...
May 04, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text It's Hollywood's Biggest Night! Filmmaker Allen Wolf shares surprising facts and trivia about the Academy Awards®, and his own experience being an Oscar® best man. We're also giving away prizes to listeners of the show. Oscar® night is Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, if you work in movies, and that’s because of what the Oscars® represent - the highest achievement for a motion picture voted on by your peers. The Academy Awards® started in 1929 when they handed...
Apr 20, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Sheryl J. Anderson, the Creator and Executive Producer of the hit Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, discusses how she started as a storyteller, the way her life experience made her uniquely qualified to create this hit show, and how faith has played a crucial role for her as an artist. She also talks about her life priorities and how she has been able to get where she is today. On writing Sweet Magnolias, Sheryl explains, "We had a running joke in the writer's room that we w...
Apr 06, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Editor Harry Yoon discusses his work on the Oscar-nominated Minari, his editing of the upcoming Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as how he survives and thrives in Hollywood. Harry reveals how Minari was created and some of the challenges they experienced in the making of this award-winning movie. He talks about how he started as an editor, what it's like working on an independent film versus a major studio film, and how he keeps himself inspired ...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Daniel K. Hoh, a writer from ABC’s Grey's Anatomy spinoff, Station 19, and his wife Deborah King discuss his writing career, what inspires him, and the joys and challenges of being married in Hollywood. Dan and Deb first met at a rooftop restaurant in Santa Monica on a cool fall evening in 2010. She was a lawyer and he was an ER doctor. After getting married in 2013, Deb switched her career to corporate healthcare and made a job of telling doctors what to do-both at work and ...
Mar 22, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Sarah Drew from Grey’s Anatomy talks about her career, the definition of success in Hollywood, her roles on Madmen, Everwood, and Glee, the advice Ed Harris gave to her when she was filming her first movie, what grounds her in the ups and downs of Hollywood, and more in this candid and inspiring conversation. Sarah Drew’s first job was providing the voice role of “Stacy Rowe” on the animated series, Daria, when Drew was still in high school. Beginning in 2004, she was a featured c...
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