Copyright Alliance's Podcast

Choreographer and co-founder of dance company The Bang Group, David Parker talks about the art of using rhythm to communicate, and he describes the inspiration behind one of his most well-known dance pieces in which he and his partner wear Velcro suits. He also talks about the challenges of running a dance company and the opportunities for dancers in New York today.

Hosted by the Creative Rights Caucus of the U.S. Congress, the event "Beyond the Red Carpet" in Washington, D.C. showcased the work of craftspeople working behind the scenes in TV and motion picture production. In this interview, the Copyright Alliance speaks with colorist Siggy Ferstl about the importance of his work in the creation of a look and feel for a particular movie.

Hosted by the Creative Rights Caucus of the U.S. Congress, the event "Beyond the Red Carpet" in Washington, D.C. showcased the work of craftspeople working behind the scenes in TV and motion picture production. In this interview the Copyright Alliance speaks with Star Trek costume illustrator Phillip Boutte Jr about the role of a costume illustrator in the greater costume department and the economic impact of movie crews on the community they are working in.

Hosted by the Creative Rights Caucus of the U.S. Congress, the event "Beyond the Red Carpet" in Washington, D.C. showcased the work of craftspeople working behind the scenes in TV and motion picture production. In this interview, the Copyright Alliance speaks with “Blue Bloods” editor Jackeline Tejada about the art of editing and the difference even minute choices in camera angles can make to the overall mood of a scene.

Hosted by the Creative Rights Caucus of the U.S. Congress, the event "Beyond the Red Carpet" in Washington, D.C. showcased the work of craftspeople working behind the scenes in TV and motion picture production. In this interview, the Copyright Alliance speaks with effects makeup artist Cig Neutron about the process of developing a character from start to finish.

Hosted by the Creative Rights Caucus of the U.S. Congress, the event "Beyond the Red Carpet" in Washington, D.C. showcased the work of craftspeople working behind the scenes in TV and motion picture production. In this video, the Copyright Alliance discusses the creation of 18th century costumes for the TV show “Turn” with wardrobe designer Donna Zakowska.

We talk to singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash and composer John Leventhal (husband & partner) at the Americana Music Fest NYC at Lincoln Center 2014. Rosanne and John tell us about their new album The River & The Thread; about their approach to the creative process; and about their views of the music industry through their experienced perspective.

Chris Pennington, Executive Director of the Jerome Robbins Foundation, provides an overview of Jerome Robbins's significance in American dance and discusses the management of rights to the choreographer's works.

The Copyright Alliance speaks with young filmmaker Zachary Maxwell at our Inaugural OneVoi©e Event. He talks about his latest documentary Anatomy of Snow Day, which investigates the complicated decision-making process city officials go through when deciding whether to shut down New York City schools during a snow storm.

The Copyright Alliance speaks with Fordham University theater student Thom Niemann at our Inaugural OneVoi©e Event. He talks about his aspirations as an actor and current opportunities in the entertainment industry.