On today's podcast we welcome back filmmaker and host of Around The Reel Samantha Hanna! We've had a crazy year with some ups, downs and a lot in between! And on today's show we share those moments in all their glory! Samantha guides us on her journey and dives into some very deep and emotional moments she's dealt with. Her healing has been a blessing and her honesty is above commendable during this show and we know you will all learn something about her, about us and even maybe about yourself. With 2025 around the corner... it's time to reflect and grow! So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Samantha Hanna!

On today's show I wanted to share a little about how I edit a film and how important learning this craft really is. I believe a movie is made in the edit and as a filmmaker, it's up to you to have an idea how to do it yourself just in case you run into roadblocks during the journey! Efficiency, organization, style, tone, tempo... all of it matters and with a little practice everyone can learn how to get their movies made! I find that cutting a film is the best part of the process and I hope one day, you do too. Enjoy!

Today we have the pleasure to chat with Seattle actor Eric Peddy and find out why and how this talented young man chose acting as his profession! Over the years we've learned that having a support system is key but not essential for your success. It really depends on what type of person you are! Eric, from a young age, was told that the creative arts was no way to make a living. But guess what... he did it. Eric shares his journey, his remarkable acting techniques and a very personal story of loss that he's turned positive to help make a difference. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Eric and we hope you enjoy our conversation on this weeks episode of Around The Reel!

Today we steer away from creativity and dive into a conversation about this year's election! Political stances, left, right, middle and everything in between has taken a lot of energy from all of us and we felt it important to not try to ignore the elephant in the room (see what I did there?) We here at Around The Reel have different views on a lot of things however, it's our differences that make us what we are as a team of filmmakers and creatives! That's what makes us special! And that respect makes us family. And even though we see things differently doesn't mean anything other than that! Our differences are our strength! Bottom line. So please... enjoy our discussion on this week's episode of Around The Reel!

Today we have the pleasure to chat with actor and filmmaker Ren Caldwell in a robust, honest and fun conversation about being a non-binary artist in this industry! What an eye opening discussion that brings to the forefront how important a script is and how a filmmaker may be able to expand their story by considering a different approach! A writer can bring endless possibilities when it comes to characters, gender and story but are a lot of us limiting ourselves? Ren is an absolute delight, a talented actor, filmmaker, dancer, stunt person, martial artists and one helluva a person so enjoy our conversation with Ren Caldwell!

IMDb

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15405467/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Making a feature film ain't easy but it's definitely doable! On today's show we sit down with filmmakers Mike & Allison Hayhurst, a husband and wife team for Evening Squire Productions.

Their new film, "And Through The Portal We Go" is a fantastic new feature that was nominated for numerous awards at the Gig Harbor Film Festival and is currently in its film festival run!

We dive into multiple topics on this episode including the workshop they created to flesh out this film, the power of improv, the film festival circuit and why that approach is the right fit for them!

It was an absolute pleasure chatting with these two so please enjoy our wonderful conversation with Mike & Allison Hayhurst!

Website:

https://www.eveningsquire.com

Imagine if you had the same urgency in your day to day filmmaking as you would with a 48 Hour Film Festival? Would you have more finished films under your belt? Makes you wonder?! On today's podcast we chat with filmmaker T.J. Hemmen and discuss his new film 4:04, how important a team is and how impactful a 48 can be on your creative output! T.J. shares his story, how he was mentored and what keeps him pushing forward in filmmaking! It was an absolute pleasure chatting with this guy and we know you'll enjoy our conversation with him! So sit back, grab a beer and enjoy our discussion with Mr. T.J. Hemmen!

Welcome to the Around The Reel Podcast! This week we sit down with filmmaker Chris Shern to discuss his new film Vic Effects and what it takes to run a crowdfunding campaign! But our biggest question... why do you make movies? It's something we ask ourselves a lot and today we put Chris on the spot! From visual fx to building worlds... Mr. Shern breaks down his philosophy and so much more so please enjoy our conversation with our friend Chris Shern.

Check out the Vic Effects Indiegogo page here:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vic-effects-horror-feature-film--2#/

Welcome to Season 5 of the Around The Reel Podcast! We've had a helluva run and this year will be even more explosive!

Today Aaron introduces the show and shed's some light on the new changes coming, new guests, new format and dives into a few thoughts on life, change and how enablers can ruin your chances at being great!

We couldn't be happier to get this show back on the air and are very excited to bring all of you some of the best information, some of the best laughs and some of the most intriguing guests in the creative industry! Welcome back to Around The Reel! LFG!

Today we welcome filmmaker Brielle Wines to the show! Brielle is an up and coming filmmaker in the PNW and her latest film entitled The Beginning shows off her storytelling talents! Making movies isn't easy however, for Brielle, it's been smooth sailing. With multiple features and shorts, from YouTube to Amazon Prime, Brielle has locked in and has proven that she is capable of delivering! We discuss her drive, her source of inspiration and the work she's accomplished as a black woman in this industry! We had an amazing time getting to know Brielle and we know you will too so enjoy our conversation with the lovely Brielle Wines!

YouTube Channel Link

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

IMDb Link

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13804322/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thebriellewines?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==