Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Micah Brown. Micah is a documentary film director for several films; including the most recent ESPN 30 For 30 documentary: Chuck & Tito. In this episode we chat about why he chose University of Kansas from all of the schools that recruited him, and why he chose a film career. We also talk about his being mentored by a great film maker. Of course we touch on some of his previous work including a film called Prison Fighters; which highlights the Thailand prison system that allows inmates to literally fight for their freedom. And finally, we talk about the making of Chuck & Tito and what that experience was like. Follow Micah on social media: Twit: @MIcahBrownFilm Insta: @MicahBrownFilm
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Christopher Downie. Christopher is a film maker from Scotland who has made several short films based on, and / or inspired by Kevin Smith. In this episode we chat about growing up in Scotland, deciding to go to film school, and of course we talk about his short films and his first feature film called SHOOTING CLERKS. Shooting Clerks is a film that tells the story of Kevin Smith and the making of Clerks. As it so happens; Shooting Clerks will be shown at the San Diego Comicon THIS SATURDAY, JULY 20th!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Josh Sutherland. Josh is the director of a new indie film called CHASING MOLLY which is available right now on Amazon Prime. In this episode we chat about what got Josh into the entertainment industry, and some of the visual effects jobs he has worked on including: Jack Reacher, Pirates Of The Caribbean, and the Bourne movies. Finally, we chat about his new film CHASING MOLLY, and how him and writer Shelley Pack managed to get this thing made. Its a great film, I saw it and really enjoyed it.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know actress and director: Laura Niemi. Laura is a seasoned actress that you know from Veep, Justified, NCIS LA, Bones, Rizzoli & Isles, FIREFLY, & THIS IS US! In this episode we chat about her being in an alternative band that toured the country opening for Marilyn Manson, her getting into acting, and ultimately directing. We also talk about her time working on FIREFLY, Castle, and of course the biggest show on television: THIS IS US! …. What is it like to work with Milo???? Find out now! Enjoy!!
Take a walk down Fascination Street with me as I get to know Raffaello Degruttola. Raffaello is a writer, director, actor living in London and making movies that are important to him. In this episode, we discuss what it was like to be directed by Hollywood legends Ron Howard in the film Rush, and Steven Spielberg in Saving Private Ryan. We also talk about some of Raff’s previous films, and his new film that is about to hit the festival circuit: Transference. He did send me the film to watch with my wife and WE LOVED IT! Of course we chat about other things as well including the film in theaters no that he is in with Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson: The Hustle. Enjoy!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Shelley Dennis. Shelley is an actress, producer, writer, and comedienne in Los Angeles who was kind enough to chat with me about where she grew up and what led her to the entertainment business; we have a lot of fun doing it! In this episode we also talk about her Native American heritage, working in the virtual reality space, and something super cool that she can do with her left nostril…. just the left one. Enjoy!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know filmmaker Adrian Picardi. In this episode we chat about him going to film school, actually getting into the film industry after school, plus we talk about his tragic loss during his first big film project, and of course, we chat about some of his up coming projects!
Follow Adrian on social media:
Twit: @AdrianPicardi
Insta: @Adrian_Picardi
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adrianpicardi
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Brad Osborne. Brad is a: filmmaker, writer, director, producer, editor, and narrator. In this episode we chat about when he used to make the Subway commercials with Jared Fogle, and then get into talking about the THREE T.V. shows that he currently has on the air: Murder Made Me Famous, Scandal Made Me Famous, and The Price Of Fame. Plus we talk a little about some of his documentary work, and finally he tells us about his indie film Chariot. Enjoy folks!
Follow Brad on social media:
Twit: @Brad_Osborne
FB: Brad Osborne
Give Brad’s favorite project a shot:
Amazon Link for I Am Alive: https://amzn.to/2FvU0d1
You guys and gals remember my interviews with Fitness Confidential podcast host and celebrity fitness trainer and #NSNG guru Vinnie Tortorich, You good folks may also remember that we helped fund his health documentary FAT: A DOCUMENTARY. Well this is my interview with that film’s director; Peter Pardini. Peter first made a name for himself by directing several projects with and for the iconic rock band CHICAGO, culminating in the ultimate Chicago documentary. From this amazing experience came a meeting of the minds so to speak. In this episode we chat with Peter about his journey from out of work college grad to the youngest director to have a feature film screened in over 500 theaters. We also talk about some of his other projects including: Black Cat, and the upcoming Rolling Thunder; and lastly we finish the episode talking about his forthcoming documentary FAT: A DOCUMENTARY with Vinnie Tortorich.
Follow Peter on Social media:
Twit: @Peter_Pardini
Insta: @PeterPardini
Website: PeterPardini.com
Check out Peter’s Film Black Cat on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/black-cat/id1394383792
Trailer for Rolling Thunder: https://vimeo.com/275360536
Trailer for Fat: A Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-onXpXUovc
This episode is with actor, producer, writer, director, and film maker Michael Worth. Michael has been doing all of those things and more in the business for over 30 years and we kind enough to let me pick his brain for a bit. In this episode we chat about him making fully scripted, special effects laden monster movies when he was just 1o years old. We also talk about some financial advice for show business new comers, and lastly we talk about some of Michael’s past and future projects including Rance Howard’s last film.
