Behind the Scenes

Laura met with some of the actors and directors at the SeriesFest GLBT Event. Ser Anzoategui is a non-binary Latinx/Chicanx actor/playwright/artist who plays the role of Eddy and some reviews call them “the break out star” in the Starz network drama series, 'Vida." The show is a drama series about two Mexican-American siblings from East Los Angeles.

Kit Williamson is a director and actor in EastSiders, an American dark comedy web series that follows couple Cal (Williamson) and Thom (Van Hansis) as they struggle with infidelity and substance abuse.

Instagram/Twitter: @kitwilliamson @eastsiderstv

GLBTQ Project Patreon: www.patreon.com/kitwilliamson

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Stephen Garrett is one of the Executive Producers of the upcoming Starz show “The Rook.” Learn more at https://www.starz.com/series/therook/featured and watch the show on Starz starting June 30th. Check out Stephen’s work at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0308211/.
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Laura gives a wrap-up on the French Riviera Film Festival which she attended concurrently with the Cannes Film Festival. She has been invited back for 2020 and listeners can use the code "laura10" at www.filmfreeway.com for a 10% discount. Check out the festival at http://frenchrivierafilmfestival.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44.

When Producer Jamie Lundy and Director Andy Lee decided to Co-operatively deliver Principle Deception, they both knew it was a recipe for British Film Industry Success. The story is about a female SOE agent who went behind enemy lines to disrupt German operations during WWII.

Learn more at https://www.principledeception.com/ and on social media @fullcirclestudio.

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Laura gives you a behind-the-scenes wrap-up on the Cannes Film Festival 2019: who was there, what was going on, and tips on how to make the most of attending. Check out her Facebook or Instagram feeds to see her posts from the festival. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram at laurapowers44. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net.

Dena Rassam is an Iranian filmmaker who made a film about her story of being discriminated when she tried to renew her driver’s license. Laura met with her at the Cannes Film Festival where she was on the judging panel.

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Ayman Samman directed the short film “Jumper” which follows a distressed crisis negotiator who attempts to rescue - off the ledge - a young man who questions his sexual identity. Although the film tells the struggles of Middle Eastern LGBTQ individuals, its message of acceptance transcends cultural boundaries, and makes it undeniably universal. Laura talked with him and Rasha Mohamad, another principal actor in the film, at the Cannes Film Festival.

Ayman's first major film role was in the Clint Eastwood's Oscar nominated blockbuster film American Sniper (2014) where he shared the memorable dinner scene with Bradley Cooper. He also had a small role in the Lifetime Movie Don't Look Back (2014) and the indie award winning thriller God's Slave (2013). In addition to movie appearances, he made guest star appearances in television hits like Lopez (2016), Blindspot (2015), NCIS: Los Angeles (2015), Satisfaction (2015) and Pretty Little Liars (2014). In (2017) Ayman booked recurring appearances on Scandal, Madam Secretary and The Looming Tower, NICS: New Orleans.

www.aymanation.com

Twitter and Instagram @aymanation

Facebook @jumpershortfilm

Rasha Mohamad’s exposure to the world and various cultures led to her love of storytelling and acting, and her experiences from around the world enables her to tell more compelling and authentic stories.


Rasha Mohamad

Instagram @rashamohamedhere

Twitter @rashamohamednow

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Lenni Uitto is an actor, filmmaker and director of many films including the recent web series WROL. Laura met Lenni at the Utah Film Festival and Awards. We discussed tips for getting started and keeping the momentum going in your film career.

https://www.lenniuitto.com/#home-section

Instagram @lenniuitto

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8276923/

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Isaac Marion grew up in small towns around the Pacific Northwest, pursuing careers in writing, painting, and music until one of these finally sparked with the publication of his debut novel in 2010. WARM BODIES become a New York Times Bestseller, inspired a major film, and was translated into 25 languages. He spent the next eight years writing the rest of the story over the course of four books, now concluded with THE LIVING. He lives and writes on Orcas Island and plays music in Seattle with the band, Thing Quartet. Learn more at www.isaacmarion.com or find him on social media. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44. Looking to take your podcast or business to the next level? Check out Laura’s marketing course on www.powershour.biz as well as www.healingpowers.net.

Rebekah Smith is the Film Festival Doctor and provides comprehensive, reliable services in film distribution, giving films and their makers visibility, awards, opportunities and recognition within the industry. Rebekah has a PhD in Film and Audience research, her thesis based on the work of her hero Quentin Tarantino.. Currently, the company- which has offices in London and Los Angeles- has helped win over 500 awards for their clients and her team have supported over 585 creatives across the world guiding them on their journeys to success. Laura met her at Cinequest. Learn more at https://www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com/. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44. Laura appeared on the Ron Burgundy show! Listen here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/psychic-interview/id1449766796?i=1000433624292&mt=2