Behind The Lens

An insightful BEHIND THE LENS thanks to special guests AMY FOX and RACHEL CROWL as we explore their current projects, plus look at societal inequity in film and television through a transgender lens.

AMY FOX is writer/producer/actor on THE SWITCH, the first transgender sitcom cast with transgender actors.

RACHEL CROWL is an actor/musician/photographer and one of the stars in the LA Film Festival award winning film, AND THEN THERE WAS EVE.

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Jenness Rouse is back in the house talking about her latest Rising Monarch Productions, LLC concert "Time & Seasons II". From its genesis to design to music and performers, Jenness gives terrific insight into this monthly concert series.

Plus, writer/director VICTOR MATHIEU is live at the half hour mark talking about his new film THE MONSTER PROJECT! From cinematography to make-up and prosthetics to story, it's all monsters and demons and vamps, oh my!

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BEHIND THE LENS welcomes writer/director DAVID SINGER live at the midpoint of the show as he talks about new film IMPERFECTIONS. You've heard Marilu Henner and Ed Begley, Jr. talk about the film, but now listen as David gives you the ins and outs of the project as well as discussing his own musical and filmmaking journey. But before you hear from David Singer, take a listen to film critic debbie elias' exclusive interview with director MARC WEBB as they go in-depth talking about THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK.

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It's a knockout episode of BEHIND THE LENS with two incredible guests - Jenness Rouse​ and Derek Wayne Johnson​! Both provide great insight into their creative processes, Jenness in navigating the industry and with the development of BECCA ON CALL​, and Derek with his new documentary JOHN G. AVILDSEN: KING OF THE UNDERDOGS. And let's just say, you will be blown away by some of Derek's anecdotes on John G. Avildsen.

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This week on BEHIND THE LENS we're getting up close and personal with special guest ED BEGLEY, JR. as he talks about his new film IMPERFECTIONS, the upcoming 1st Annual Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival, his environmental passions (including his new sustainable LEED home), and more (and for all the classic film fans, that includes Norman Lloyd)!

At the halfway mark, writer/director DUSTIN GUY DEFA joins us talking about his latest feature, PERSON TO PERSON!! A film filled with charm and exciting cast, among them, Michael Cera, Michaela Watkins, and Philip Baker Hall, notable is Dustin's choice to shoot in 16mm. Filmmakers will appreciate hearing Dustin's insight into the experience of shooting 16mm, as well as serving as his own editor on the project.

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A perfect week on BEHIND THE LENS with the marvelous MARILU HENNER live at the midpoint of the show talking her latest film IMPERFECTIONS, as well as some of her books, working with her son, the joys of family and more! Plus, in the first half of the show, a guaranteed upbeat experience listening to our pre-recorded interview with one of the stars of LANDLINE, the effervescent and delightful ABBY QUINN!

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Miss BEHIND THE LENS? live this week? Catch up now with our special guests: Director JENNIFER ARNOLD talking FAT CAMP? and writer/director CHRIS SIVERTSON talking HEARTTHROB. Plus, director JEFFREY SCHWARZ wasn't able to be with us live due to OUTFEST, but take a listen to part of his in-depth interview with film critic debbie elias talking about THE FABULOUS ALLAN CARR!

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Get ready to rock 'n roll on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome legendary guitarist PHIL X and music documentarian/director FRAN STRINE, as they talk about the new music documentary HIRED GUN: OUT OF THE SHADOWS, INTO THE SPOTLIGHT, shining a light on the unsung heroes of rock 'n roll. With HIRED GUN, Fran delivers an immersive experience as he takes us behind the screaming crowds, deafening sound systems, and perceived glitz and glamour of the rock world, taking us behind the scenes, behind the mics, behind the album covers, to showcase the unsung heroes; the hired guns of the music world. From session musicians on albums to the guys who step up on stage to complete the sound of a band, we meet some of the most famous "hired guns" in the music industry, including PHIL X, guitarist for Bon Jovi. Phil also joins us live along with Fran, giving his own insight into the experience not only in making HIRED GUN, but in being a "hired gun".

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BEHIND THE LENS gets the party started this week with some highlights of LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL, plus writer/director ADAM REEVES talks MY BROTHER'S SHOES, while BERT MARCUS & CYRUS SAIDI talk EDM and WHAT WE STARTED!

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BEHIND THE LENS revs up its engines this week with CARS 3 and LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL! Take a listen now to special guest, horror icon BARBARA CRAMPTON, as we talk her new film REPLACE, premiering at LAFF, as well as what makes LA Film Festival such a great film fest! And director LORENZO DeSTEFANO is on hand to take us behind the lens into the world of Rachel Flowers with his new documentary HEARING IS BELIEVING. Plus, hear from director BRIAN FEE and producer KEVIN REHER as they talk CARS 3 and PAUL NEWMAN!!

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