Diary Of A Filmmaker

The Journey of Removing Masks as an Actor In this captivating episode, Paul Wang shares his process for getting ready for a role and his upcoming film San Francisco Bae: http://sfbaefilm.com. #UnmaskingArtistry #ActorJourney #VulnerabilityInActing #CraftingCharacters #PodcastEpisode #BehindTheScenes #GenuinePerformances

🌟 Unlocking the Craft of Acting: Journey with Jyoti Swamy 🎭

Embark on a captivating exploration as we delve into the inspiring world of acting with Jyoti Swamy. From a young and vibrant theater enthusiast to a seasoned actress, Jyoti shares her remarkable journey in preparing for diverse roles that have truly shaped her craft.

🎬 Discovering the Spark: 🌟

Ever wondered what ignites the passion for acting? Join us as Jyoti delves into her early beginnings, revealing the heartwarming story of falling in love with the art of acting. From theatrical performances to family encouragement, witness how her journey unfolded.

🔥 Chasing Dreams: 💫

Jyoti unveils the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her acting career. Through tales of high school performances, dramatic interpretation, and intensive training, she sheds light on the dedication required to shine on the stage and screen.

🎭 The Art of Authenticity: 🌈

Unveil the magic of transformation as Jyoti shares her process of immersing into characters. Discover how meticulous script analysis, detailed research, and an unyielding commitment to authenticity allow her to bring characters to life in the most captivating way.

🌟 Beyond the Spotlight: 🎥

Step into the world behind the scenes, where acting goes beyond the set. Explore how Jyoti's personal connections and genuine interactions with fellow actors contribute to the authenticity of her portrayals, both on and off the screen.

💡 Lessons from the Journey: 📚

Join us as Jyoti imparts invaluable advice to aspiring actors and actresses. Learn about her strategic approach to script analysis, her dedication to embodying characters, and her unwavering belief in the power of originality and fearlessness.

🚀 Future Horizons: 🌌

Discover Jyoti's aspirations and dreams for her acting career. Listen to her aspirations for breaking boundaries, playing diverse roles, and contributing to a more inclusive and authentic representation in the entertainment industry.

🔑 Key Takeaways: 🌟

Follow Your Instinct: Embrace your passion and dreams fearlessly.

Authenticity Matters: Dive deep into characters to create truly captivating performances.

Originality Shines: Be unapologetically yourself, as it's your unique essence that captivates.

Anup Kulkarni is a well-known cinematographer, VFX supervisor, and colorist who takes pride in the label "globe trotter." He has had the chance to work on a number of well-known and award-winning films over his career, including Life of Pi, Thor 2, Percy Jackson, R.I.P.D., and many others. His art speaks for itself, and it is this enchantment and experience that have helped him garner numerous nominations and awards for Best Cinematography. In addition, Anup served as chief judge at a number of prominent US film festivals. During the course of his illustrious career, he has contributed to projects in seven different languages: English, Hindi, Spanish, Korean, Lithuanian, Portuguese, and Romanian. Working on a range of forms, including movies, TV series, short films, international documentaries, and other projects, his expertise in cinematography, photography, and VFX has carried him throughout the world.

A certified film producer, director, and writer, CHRISTINE W. CHEN has won awards from the Academy. Christine holds both an MBA from the University of Texas McCombs and a B.A. from Rice University. Since 2010, Christine has created, directed, and edited more than 15 short films, two features, and numerous more projects.

Films by Christine have screened at festivals like Bermuda International Film Festival, Hollyshorts, and New Orleans Film Festival. Erzulie, a feminist thriller swamp mermaid movie she recently completed, is now accessible via video on demand. She has been working in the field as a full-time DGA QL 1st Assistant Director since 2016. Get Reelisms, her recently self-published book for aspiring filmmakers, was published in 2019.

Work With What You've Got - Professor Michael Bolus Actor Michael Peter Bolus holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Southern California's School of Cinema and Television, a Master of Arts in Playwriting from Boston University, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Harvard. SUNY Graduate Center, earning a Ph.D. in Theater Studies. As Playwright, Director, and Dramaturg, he spent a year in residence at Boston Playwrights' Theater under the guidance of Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott. Television credits include guest roles or co-starring roles in NCIS, How to Get Away With Murder, Law and Order, Law and Order: SVU, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Law and Order: Los Angeles, Strong Medicine, Swift Justice, Sidney Lumet's 100 Centre Street, The Eleventh Hour, and J.J. Abrams's Undercovers. His film credits include Dolemite Is My Name starring Eddie Murphy, co-starring roles in Woody Allen's Sweet and Lowdown, Bleach, Bury the Evidence, and Sam Raimi's Drag Me to Hell. His stage credits include The Seagull (directed by Anna Deavere Smith), Sunshine (directed by Joe Brancato), and a variety of roles in such plays as The Country Wife, The Taming of the Shrew, Under Milkwood, The Imaginary Invalid, The Cherry Orchard, and True West, to name just a few. Meanstreet, a Manhattan-based theatre company, hired Michael as its Artistic Producing Director, where he handled play selection, casting, directing, budgeting, grant-writing, fundraising, assembling respective creative teams, and various other managerial and administrative duties. His latest stage play, "Pound of Flesh," made its debut at the Berkshire Theatre Festival, marking its world premiere. The play's success led to subsequent productions under his skilled direction at esteemed venues such as the Edinburgh International Theatre Festival, The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble in Los Angeles, and the Taos Center for the Performing Arts. His other compelling plays, including "Attic People," "Hats Canes Trunks Trains," "West of Canaan," "Shaman in the House," and "Ex Machina," have been widely showcased across the country, featuring in various productions, workshops, and readings. Having directed a multitude of plays in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington D.C., Michael has established himself as a seasoned director. Additionally, he has showcased his talents as a filmmaker by both writing and directing several short films. His notable works include "Sullivan Street," which was featured in the Cannes Film Festival Shorts Corner, "An Idea for the Killing," and his directorial work on the short film "Importance of Ernest." With expertise in Film Studies, he has authored two notable books in the field. The first, titled "Aesthetics and the Cinematic Narrative: An Introduction," was published by Anthem Press. The second book, "The Light in the Dark: The Evolution, Mechanics, and Purpose of Cinema," was published by Cognella Press. His extensive knowledge and research will be further showcased in an upcoming anthology titled "Playing Shakespeare: Monarchs and Madmen," to be published by Peter Lang Press. In this anthology, readers can anticipate his captivating chapter titled "Fortune's Knave: Sex, Politics, and Machiavellian Doctrine in William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra." His scholarly work, comprising articles, interviews, and criticism, has been published in numerous esteemed academic journals such as Theatre Journal, Theatre Survey, Slavic and East European Performance. His insightful contributions have also been featured in prominent publications like Newsweek (Japan), The Montreal Review, and Modern Mask. In addition to his academic pursuits, his poetry and prose were showcased in the e.e. cummings Pre-Centennial Tribute, highlighting his talent and versatility as a writer. Starting in 2014, he has assumed the role of Department Chair for the Liberal Arts Program at The Los Angeles Film School. In this capacity, he provides guidance and support to a vibrant and diverse faculty, staff, and student community. As Department Chair, he effectively manages a substantial budget and fosters community-based outreach initiatives along with various international projects. Concurrently, he serves as an Adjunct Professor of Film Studies at Santa Monica College. His expertise lies in a range of subjects including Film Appreciation, Film History, Film and Society, Aesthetics and Film, Screenwriting, and Acting for the Camera. He currently teaches a range of courses at different institutions. At Santa Monica College, he instructs students in Film History, Film Appreciation, and Screenwriting. At The Los Angeles Film School, he teaches Historical Archetypes and Mythology.

Cephra Stuart shoots her feature film in June, San Francisco Bae

We all know about the power of words and the effect they can have on us, but how many of us are truly aware with what's going on when we eat or say something or label something to be "true" in our model of the world?

Before you can go for what you want, you need to be clear on what your programs are saying.

It's a new year, so let's make it a new inner game with 3 techniques to affirm the importance to your EGO on why you want what you want.

Expectations and fears to how your xmas "should" be can create attachments that give you exactly what you don't want. Christmas's gone past and even childhood experiences can create beliefs and programs that can keep coming up each time you spend time with your family, partners, childrens....parents. Even if you feel like you've moved on, once you're back in your family home, it can trigger these beliefs and programs to a deeper level.

The world we are presented with, is not all that it seems. If you have any interest in discovering the truth that "they don't want you to know" then be sure to check out this episode. Of course as you listen, feel into what feels true for you, do your research and let us know any more questions you have around this.