Joy Ngiaw was introduced to music at a very early age. She has worked on a variety of notable projects and has been fortunate to work as an Assistant Composer on AMERICAN GOTHIC, POWER, CHANNEL ZERO, THE NIGHT OF, BULL, LEGION, and TIME AFTER TIME. We discuss the importance of networking. What does Joy’s creative process look like? What software/hardware does she prefer? Find out in this episode. Joy shares a beautiful score titled, WINTER (AN EARLY SPRING SOUNDTRACK). We also discuss the Boston Pops NOSFERATU project and how that led to meeting the head of the Valencia Symphony Orchestra, which also led to the upcoming silent film she’s writing for Charlie Chaplin (THE ADVENTURER), which premieres in August. Joy has worked on five films (LOLO PEPE, PLAZA BLVD, UNCLE EDDY, MAN OF MY DREAMS, and MISS UNDERSTANDING).

https://www.joyngiaw.com/

EP128 | Feat. Joy Ngiaw

The Cinema After Dark Podcast @cinemaafterdark is a weekly show, hosted and produced by filmmaker, Max Cole @maxcolefilms. We feature working members of the independent film, television, and entertainment industry. We engage our guests and listeners with a variety of thought-provoking topics and serve as a promotional vehicle for entertainment enthusiasts. Please spread the word and subscribe today. This show is currently on a break due to Max's upcoming production schedule. Show music by Chris Goodhall @chris_goodhall.

TV & Film

This is a special episode of the interview conducted with Actress, Mela Hudson. 

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https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/burbank-ca/mela-hudson-7967439
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4706738/

EP154 | Special Episode w/ Mela Hudson

Melessa Y. Sargent returns to talk about screenwriting and her organization, the Scriptwriters Network. She provides an update on their networking events, services, programs, guest speakers, and the consultants that the Scriptwriters Network offers. How do you overcome writer's block? What are the benefits of script coverage? What is a high concept screenplay? Do you need to reside outside of Los Angeles to have a successful writing career? Find out this and more in this episode. Melessa is looking for people like you to join. Listen and learn how you can participate, join, learn, and network with other entertainment professionals.

http://scriptwritersnetwork.com/
https://www.meetup.com/The-Scriptwriters-Network/

EP145 | Live w/ Melessa Y. Sargent

Suzanne Schmidt joins us and discusses her latest web series, HEY YOU, IT’S ME. Producing this series led to a successful crowdfunding opportunity, and through festival success, a private investment group helped her deliver season one. This series is currently distributed via Seed&Spark. We also discuss the genesis of Susanne’s newly formed production company, High Tide Pictures.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2929563/
http://suzanne-schmidt.com/
http://www.heyyou-itsme.com/

EP153 | Live w/ Suzanne Schmidt

Raeshelle Cooke joins us and discusses her latest films, MT. WASHINGTON and WRATH CITY. We discuss her influences, love for music and music videos, and the use of misdirection, social commentary, and twists and turns in cinema. We also talk about the importance of #WomenInFilm, especially from the perspective of a woman of color.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5597640/
https://raeshellecooke.com
https://vimeo.com/raeshelle

EP152 | Live w/ Raeshelle Cooke

Max sends a shout-out and shares an update with guests and to everyone that has listened to this podcast. Thank you for sharing this podcast with friends, family, and colleagues. Please use the links below to continue spreading the word. Keep filming! I greatly appreciate your support!

EP128 | Feat. Joy Ngiaw

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