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 writer & actress; Shelley Pack. In this episode we chat about what led her to get into the entertainment business, and we chat about her new film CHASING MOLLY. Her new film is available on Amazon Prime and I watched it and it was hilarious! Shelley tells us all about this film; from inception to completion, and just how much work it is to undertake a task like that. We do get an insight into what makes Shelley tick, and how her character in this film diverges from how most people see her, given her body of charitable work. Enjoy!
Follow Shelley on social media:
Twit: @Pack_Shelley & @Chasing_Molly
Insta: @ShelleyPack & @ChasingMollyMovie
FB: Shelley Pack & Chasing Molly
Amazon link to CHASING MOLLY: https://amzn.to/2WRNkwy
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 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.
I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to sit down with documentary filmmaker Nate Adams on a recent trip to Los Angeles. Nate tells us how he got started in the movie business, what its like to work with Adam Carolla creatively, and tells us about some really cool upcoming projects.
