Director Talks – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Matt Drago is an actor living in Los Angeles. Best known for his role as Fabian in 'Somewhere in Montana'. He has appeared in a variety of other projects including Disney’s Counting Scars viral video, What Would Jesus Do: The Journey Continues, Ridley Scott’s Prophets of Science Fiction, and the popular audio drama podcast No Other Way.   He also has his own production company, which is currently in development on its first feature film. Outside of performing, Matt enjoys karate (he is a 4th degree black belt) and is an avid sports fan. Matt is represented by HRI Talent, Ignite Talent Management, and is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor’s Equity. We discuss his latest project 'Somewhere in Montana'. The filming process for the Western classic. Why is will the audience connect with the core message of the film? How is the job of an actor different from a producer? And which one does he enjoy the most? #podcast #westernclassic #feaurefilm

Jack Bowman is an award-winning audio fiction/scripted podcast veteran with almost two decades of experience in the independent, studio and commercial scripted audio arena. He is referred to as "the Steven Spielberg of audio" (BBC), with many noting how he effortlessly moves between a variety of genres to repeatedly deliver world-class dramatic content. As of 2023, he has produced the first #audioremake of 'London After Midnight', starring Art Malik, which won over 25 awards and multiple global radio, audio and web festival selections. We talk about the audio film in detail in this pocast episode. #podcastshow #audiofilm

Today in conversation with a #hollywood maverick #animationdirector Mike L. Murphy who's career spans for 15 years with big projects such as #lordoftherings, #fastandthefurious, #harrypotter, #ironman and the #underworld to name a few. He has worked as an animator, visual effects supervisor, screenwriter and director.

At present Mike has launched an online brand teaching filmmaking and mentoring other entrepreneurs to build online personal brands and monetize them. He has now built a 6 figure training business, and 7 figure coaching brand and lives with his wife and 3 kids in the fairy tale country of Slovenia. He has been featured in Forbes, INC and Entrepreneur. You can visit his #awardwinning site www.mikelmurphy.com for more information. 

Highlights of this Episode:

• Landing on Walt Disney sets at the age of 16 
• Setting sights to graduate from the college founded by Walt Disney
• By the age of 21 he was animating on Harry Potter, Iron Giant, Lord of the Rings
• His experience as an animation director
• Directing award winning Short films 
• Which is more difficult animation or film-making
• His favorite character that he worked on and why with an animated anecdote 
• Why he left his lucrative career in Hollywood to pursue another passion - Entrepreneurship 
• What is the Vision Planner and how has it helped other brands and individuals build their career
• Final Message

Today in conversation with the #founder and CEO of Newsly App - Yoni Tzafrir. Yoni began his journey of creating the most unique #listener app last year. Newsly curates the most #trendigntopics #articles and #podcasts from around the world to give a personalized playlist experience to the listener. There are new features like #fantasysports and #crypto added to the app recently making it a wide base of news platform that one can grab while traveling or resting. You do not have to scroll for news anymore, just access the topics at the click of a button and it will be read out in perfect #humanvoice. 

The app is available in U.S, Canada, United Kingdom, Brazil and Columbia, 24/7. Newsly uses #AItechnology to read content in a natural human voice. It also allows users to listen to #trendingpodcasts. Newsly was created to allow people suffering from #dyslexia, #visualimpairments, and the general public a new and better way to #consumecontent. 

#download Newsly from the #googleplaystore now to redefine your playlist choice. 

Highlights of the Episode:

• Yoni talks about the inception of the app along with what inspired him to create this AI based technology
• What are the features that make Newsly stand out from rest of the news apps
• How is the platform useful for podcasters from around the world
• What are the new features introduced in the app
• Plans for the future 
• Final message 

#newslyapp #directortalks #podcast #entertainment 

Today in conversation with a very special guest - Katie Chonacas. Katie is a Greek international actress, who made her first on-screen network television appearance in 2005. Gracing the silver screens ever since Chonacas has globalized network television landing roles on top television series such as CBS's #CSI: NY, #Cold Case, FX Network's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Law & Order SVU to name a few. Chonacas also excelled in films as she booked supporting roles in films with #Al Pacino, #Milla Jovovich, Robert De Niro, Jessica Simpson, #MorganFreeman, Antonio Banderas, and #NicolasCage. Chonacas worked with 19 legendary #A-list #hollywood stars in one year.

A working professional voice-over actor in the entertainment industry. Chonacas specializes in cartoon animation voices with her branded name Cartoon Katie. She is also the FIRST NFT artist to release a #poem on love on the blockchain. Chonacas was personally invited by #AriannaHuffington to write on her publications, Thrive Global and The #HuffingtonPost.

Katie is a published author of a new #poetrybook titled, "A Lover's Fairytale". She is also the host of popular podcast called She's All Over the Place, which is focused on business in entertainment, the arts, culture, education, and mental health. Kyriaki of The Sophisticated Psychos is a poet and Greek DJ from Detroit. Kyriaki created the duo "The Sophisticated Psychos". She also creates #music encoded with healing #frequencies and quantum physics. She holds coaching lessons to excel in the film industry which is available online on a personal scheduled module. 

Highlights of the Episode:

• Katie's journey into becoming an A- List #actress in Hollywood
• Her advice to young artists regarding auditions and facing talent #agencies
• Her #directorial venture during the lockdown - Couple's Therapy that is winning accolades in #filmfestivals worldwide
• Her passion to create music that transcends with healing heart chakras and manifestation frequencies
• A rap version of her poem from A Lover's Fairytale
• Final Message

You can find her : 

Katie's "A Lover's Fairytale" poetry book on Love

Website: https://www.aloversfairytale.com

Buy the book: http://bit.ly/amzn-ALFTbook

Buy merch here: http://bit.ly/ALFT-merch

The Sophisticated Psychos Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdGof4G_siXSHCwW3DPzNqg

She's All Over The Place Podcast:
https://www.chonacas.com/podcast/
Making of Couple's Therapy : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-festival-circuit-the-making-of-couples/id1485475729?i=1000533933043

Industry Coaching Schedule Link: https://chonacas.as.me/industrycoaching  

Today in conversation with #multitalented #filmmaker and #founder of @lhifilmfestival Darwin Reina. #lhiff will be held in Barcelona, Spain from the 13th - 18th of September 2021. You can get all the #details of the #filmfestival and also on how to participate for future events at the #website www.lhifilmfestival.com

We talk about his journey from being a background #actor in #Marvel #movies like The #avengers The Amazing #spiderman #afterearth #meninblack3 and many more. He moved on to #directingfilms like Sven Gunnar, Jaska the Killer trilogy and plenty of upcoming projects. The stark truth about how #ruthless the #filmindustry is and the need for genuine #appreciation of filmmakers who submit their work to film festivals. We also talk about his #cannes @festivaldecannes experience and his upcoming #filmfestival in September. 

Darwin has been professionally acting on stage since he was 5 years old. Over the years he gained a variety of professional experience - learning from each new production. As he got older he took his craft more seriously and channeled it towards formal studies and moving towards acting in Films and TV shows. Darwin Reina moved to Barcelona-Spain at age 18, where he pursued his passion for theatre and the arts. Darwin also studied drama in London. Darwin started his Filmmaking Career 2010 and has now starred and performed in two viral short film hits. He later spent 2 years as a reporter. Darwin believes he has a lot to share with the film world.

#igtvseries #directortalks #talkshow #talkseries #filmcommunity #filmdirectors #lhiff #viralvideo #hollywood 

Today in conversation with Eric Protein Moseley Former Addict and Advocate for the Homeless now turned a #documentaryfilmmaker

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Eric Protein Moseley, is a social impact #documentaryfilmmaker/#homeless advocate, #director, author and #business man who grew up in Detroit Michigan, dropped out of school, became addicted to #drugs and other things, and used his shortcoming to become a motivation for those who don't have the inspiration to continue on with their dream, no matter what the circumstances.

Moseley has been recognized as becoming the #first to #educate the homeless about The Coronavirus and turned it into a popular documentary called 'The Homeless Coronavirus Outreach' which has made an impact in different regions of the world. A Father and daughter team up to educate the homeless about The Coronavirus. To their understanding, 5 out of 10 homeless we unaware of covid-19

Skid Row Journey Productions is the production company of Eric Moseley which has been a pioneer in creating awareness towards homelessness.

#talkshow #talkseries #globalimpact #homeless #documentaryfilmmaking #covidhelp 

Today in conversation with #filmaker George Siegal - Move the World Films who has made the #awardwinning #documentaryfilm 'The Last House Standing' which is #available for #viewing 

www.thelasthousestanding.org

The #film is packed with never seen before #research on #naturaldisasters, #calamities and its toll on the #humanlife especially the homes that we build. The film also has #firsthand account of #victims facing these catastrophes and the coming impact of #climatechange globally. It also features #prominent #governement officials - former FEMA Director Brock Long and Henk Ovink - Dutch special envoy to the #UnitedNations and flood expert. 

We talk about sustainability and the need to study one's surroundings before #building our forever homes coz "Everyone needs a home that doesn't #blowaway, #washaway or #burndown."

#talkseries #directortalks #podcastseries #podcastshow #igtvseries #interview #filmmaker #director 

Today in conversation with a dynamic visual creator, Curry Tian. She has won the 47th Student Academy Award (Oscar) for her stunning representation of the Life of a Geisha titled - Simulacra. She is Los Angeles-based filmmaker who has chosen the alternative style of storytelling with 3d motion design, concept/digital art, illustrations, animation, photography, creative direction at studios internationally. Born and raised in China, she is aiming to bridge the gap between eastern and western culture, video art and film, expanding beyond into 3d motion graphics.

She is also known for her cult classic designs for fashion weeks and has worked with the industries best including GETTY, 20th Century Fox Studios, Modernsky Entertainment Company and Outlook Magazine. There is definitely a shift in the audience when it comes to modern storytelling and this complies with the awards and accolades she has won for her work. We talk about her passion for 3D and live action film making. 

MotionPlusDesign-Speaker 2019 Tokyo
Student Academy Awards 2020- Best Experimental
Norwich Film Festival 2020
Video Art and Experimental Film Festival 2020
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival 2020
HollyShorts Film Festival 2020
Liverpool Film Festival 2020
Montana Film Festival 2020
CineCina Film Festival - Project Horizon-Award Winner
ADAF ONLINE 2020 | 16th Athens Digital Arts Festival | VIDEO ART

#oscarawardwinner #oscars #talkshow #talentshow #podcastseries 

Today in conversation with well known photojournalist Pallav Paliwal, we talk about the 'Paparazzi Culture' in India and how does it differ from the western media. Do our photo journalists follow certain protocols while clicking celebs during their candid moments? Do they have a network of people working for them? How they get to know which celeb is going where? Is the airport look more stylish than the gym look? And has the paparazzi culture being hit with celebs now uploading their own photos and videos via their personal social media accounts? Who are the favorite celebs when it comes to posing for the paps? 

Many more to listen in this wonderful causal chat of the evening, Have fun ! 

#talkshow #celebnews #gossip #bollywood #hollywood