a little more human

Eric Machiela and Caton Vance sit down with cinematographer Chad Terpstra on this week’s podcast. We talk about the feature-length documentary that Chad directed and has been making for the last seven years, Father the Flame.  It’s an exciting episode because the film is currently available to pre-order on iTunes and will be launching on June 4th, 2019.  

We also talk about how Chad got his start in the business and the things you learn about yourself as you embark on the crazy journey of making a movie. 

Father the Flame is a, "film about pipes.. a film about people. For centuries, the tobacco pipe has been a symbol of contentment and contemplation. Through the window of this transcendental artifact and its sacred origins, Father the Flame is a cinematic exploration of legacy, family and love."

Show Notes: 

Check out Chad's websites, the main two are www.chadterpstra.com and www.fathertheflame.com. 

Here are all the Father the Flame social channels: 

https://www.facebook.com/fathertheflame

https://www.instagram.com/fathertheflame/ 

https://twitter.com/fathertheflame

You can follow Chad on his social channels: 

https://www.instagram.com/mr_terpstra/

https://www.facebook.com/chad.terpstra

Thank you for listening!

Special thanks to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.  If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on:

Instagram: @gorillagrla 

Online: wearegorilla.co 

Lance Mokma, a professional 1st AC, is on this week’s podcast. We talk to him about his love for Jurassic Park, how his first job was on a major film set, and dealing with personal medical issues while still being at the top of his game. 

If you’d like to see more of Lance’s work check out his website here: https://www.lancemokma.com/

Thanks so much for listening, we've got some exciting plans for the next 15 episodes. We'll be expanding outside of the Gorilla community more and talking to other creatives in different fields. 

Thanks so much to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.  If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on:

Instagram: @gorillagrla 

Online: wearegorilla.co 

We're grateful that you're listening to these stories. 

Two of the partners sat down with Brent Christy, the DP on Camp Manna, on this week’s episode. 

They spend time reminiscing about past projects and working together. It’s the first “travel” podcast that we’ve done and we’re excited to share it with you! 

Go check out more of his work on his website: http://www.brentchristy.tv/

Thanks so much to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.  If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on:

Instagram: @gorillagrla 

Online: wearegorilla.co 

Tyler Way and Kendra Clapp Olguin join us as our first guests outside the Gorilla community.  Tyler and Kendra have been on the road for the last two years creating experiences for U.S. military veterans and designers called the HERO SERIES.

“The HERO[series] partners a Veteran with a designer to share their message. The two-day collaborative design process starts over a cup of coffee where the two get to know one another by sharing stories and asking questions, all while brainstorming design concepts together on the first day.

Through years of conducting collaborations, [HAS HEART] has established an open and safe environment. As the Veteran is sharing their story, the artist begins to pick up on keywords, phrases, images, symbols, mottos, etc. While the designer listens and asks questions to dig deeper into some of these key points, themes and storylines will naturally begin to appear and develop. As the two continue to dive deeper into specific overlying messages, they will begin to narrow down their design options, eventually honing in on a single concept that best shares their meaningful message with the world.”

It was an honor to have them on the podcast. You can show them support by donating here: https://www.classy.org/give/129302/#!/donation/checkout

You can also follow along with them on Instagram: @hasheart.us

They also recently started a business called One-y-one. Here’s their website: https://www.one-y-one.com/

Thanks so much to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.  If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on:

Instagram: @gorillagrla 

Online: wearegorilla.co 

1st AC Tyler Hollman is on the podcast this week. He talks about what goes into his role and how he decided this was he wanted to do with this life. He drops some lovely truths about failure and trust while answering questions about why he’s such a good teacher. Tyler is a beautiful human, and we were glad to sit down with him.

Thanks so much to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.  If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on Instagram: @gorillagrla

We sit down with Cinematographer Jeff Sukes on this week’s episode of a little more human. He told us about how he got his start filming skateboard videos with friends, never wanting to make movies, to thinking he wanted to start his own production company (and much more).  We ask him about his “patient persistence” in pursuing his dreams by asking for what he wanted (and not giving up when he didn’t get it on his timeline).  

Thanks so much to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.  If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on Instagram: @gorillagrla

We sat down with Grant Floering (Composer, Producer, Musician) and asked him about how he “susses out the vibe” in creating original music for content of all kinds. We talk about his bands, how his first job as a composer was on a movie, and floating down the river drinking beers. 

This was a fun one and Grant was honest and human throughout. 

Thanks so much to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you. 

If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on Instagram: @gorillagrla

Hello fellow humans! Welcome to episode 9 of a little more human.  Caton Vance sat down with Chase Wiseman Gorilla’s business manager and talked through solving problems, what excites Chase about the media landscape, startups, and cannabis tech.  One of our favorite moments is when Chase talks about mentoring new startups and how he can tell if someone is going to make it or not based off their vision. 

Thanks so much to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you. 

If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on Instagram: @gorillagrla

We sat down with editing wizard Scott McCambridge to talk about his journey into the filmmaking world. We talk about the different projects he’s working on, one of which is launching this June called Father the Flame that he has been working on for over seven years.  Scott has a lot of wisdom to share, and he is a true storyteller. He knows how to make audiences feel things. 

Thanks so much to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you. 

If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on Instagram: @gorillagrla

We sit down with Evan Koons (Actor, Writer, Producer) who has done a ton of projects with Gorilla over the years. We talk about his process when it comes to acting but also how he finds truth in moments that you wouldn’t expect. 

Our favorite moments are when he talks about “embodying” stories in ways that cause people to see something new. We also might be drinking beer during this episode. 

Thanks so much to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you. 

If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on Instagram: @gorillagrla