The Render Room – Details, episodes & analysis

Today on the Render Room I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with someone I've worked with on a few wonderful projects, Matthew Toronto. Matt is a director, writer, producer, educator, dancer, entertainer, parent, and parkour enthusiast. We dive into what makes great collaboration, how to overcome production hurdles, and stage and film creative influes. We talk about art and what itmeans to be human and I had such a great time. Please enjoy!

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I love chatting with folks who have been in the game for a minute, because they always come with the best advice. Joseph Bouvier is a producer and director in New England. He's also responsible for crafting one of Boston's most infamous indie filmmaker scenes, the Boston Indie Mafia. He's currently in pre-production on a short film and he's happy to share how it's going just so folks feel inspired to take their steps towards starting their projects. We talk about how to trust your gut and save your energy to make your life your dream creative life.

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Hellooooo and welcome back to the Render Room.

Today, I have a companion piece to episode one - this is an interview with my mom! Presenting Marianne Gendron, someone who is not in the industry BUT we all have to take a moment like I did to thank the folks who got us there.

Thank you to everyone listening to and supporting the podcast, I will have new episodes coming out soon!

We're back in the new year and surviving fires!

I'm so happy to welcome to the podcast someone I'm currently working with. Stacey Richman is Head of Communications for DAZN North America and Team Whistle. She shares her interesting story of going from child actress, to assistant, to carving her own path in the PR world.

In a throwback to episode one of the podcast where we said there are many different ways to be a storyteller - Stacey is agreat example of that.

Please hit up Stacey on LinkedIn if you would like to connect with her more.

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In today's episode of The Render Room I am joined by an old college friend, Amanda Niqole. Amanda always surpised me these past (almost) 20 years because she was always doing something new and adventerous. From editing and sound design, to DJing, to producing a play Off-Broadway, how does she jump from idea to idea?

Turns out, maybe she doesn't even know? Perhaps, like I learned from my Dad, she's just saying yes to what feels good and right at the moment. Something we should all ponder.

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@amandaniqole

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Watch 'Till Death Do Us Part'

My friend Dan loves horror movies and libraries. One of these is how we became friends. The other is just cool.

Another cool thing about Dan is that he has an amazing passion for viewing and renting films. He supports local LA cinema multiple times a week, always has a stack of DVDs from rental houses, and is forever reorganizing his home video library.

You can follow Dan Davis on Letterbox.

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In this episode of The Render Room, I talk to Camera Operator, Cinematographer, and old friend, Gretchen Warthen.

Gretchen's credits include Project Runway, America's Next Top Model, America's Sweethearts, and many more. We talk about her journey to wielding the camera on these and other reality TV shows you are DEFINITELY obsessed with.

We also talk about her passion for advocating for women in the camera department with her platform, Lady Camera Guy.

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@ladycameraguy

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Welcome to the first episode of The Render Room.

How did Walt Disney and the Beatles make it so I was destined to become a filmmaker? Time to sit down with my dad and share our story with the world. Pull up a chair, you need time to render, anyway.

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Peter's links:

https://www.youtube.com/@petergendron5816

https://petergendron.bandcamp.com/

Come on in and cozy up on the Render Room couch! Your work needs some time to itself. ;)

Today's guest is Michael Kammes. He has designed and built thousands of production and post-production systems, workflows, and facility integrations during his nearly 20 years as a technology advisor in the media and entertainment industry.

From riding the AI wave to a behind-the-scenes look at the LA post-production networking scene, we unravel the intricate ties of this 'small industry.' Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious, dive in for new creative insights.

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Happy Birthday to the Render Room!

I have a special episode today where friend of the pod, Julian Baltazar, interviews me - your faithful host, Justine Gendron.

If you were ever interested to learn what goes into coming up with a podcast, where the title of our show came from, and why I'm still not really on social media - here's your episode!

Julian and I have a fun conversation in (maybe) three acts.

Thank you to all the Render Room listeneners this past year, I really appreciate you. There is more fun to come!