Essential Culture Podcast Network

PURPLE CRAYON - ep7 - Laurie Brown, Kelly DeSousa and Sarah Beaman by ECPN

In this special edition episode, ECPN producer, Tim Driscoll, talks with filmmaker, Vilan Trub, about his feature film, The Dirty Kind which will screen at the Jacksonville Film Festival on Saturday night at 4:30p.

Vilan deep dives into the history of cinema pulling from Raymond Chandler, Stanley Kubrick and the French New Wave for inspiration for his films. He is honest and candid about the difficulties of making a feature length film in nine days and the joys of pursuing the thing you're most passionate about. His passion is infectious and his knowledge deep.

Jacksonville Film Festival will be held at the Main Library in down town Jacksonville September 14th-15th. For more information visit www.jacksonvillefilmfestival.com

Hailing from Ireland, Amanda Coogan is an accomplished performance artist, sometimes performing live for 8 straight hours. She sits down with Madeleine to discus her thoughts on the body as fundamental for art and politics - bodies are the filters through which we see the world.

In November she will perform her first solo American project, Project Atreum - The Latter is Always There' at MoCA in down town Jacksonville.

In this special edition episode, ECPN producer, Tim Driscoll, talks with filmmaker, Demetrius Wren, about his newest feature film, Rehabilitation of the Hill which will have it's world premiere at the Jacksonville Film Festival on Friday night at 8:00p.

Demetrius discusses the tensions and balance of making something that entertains, but also advocates and educates. and what drives him to tell stories about the outsiders looking for a place to belong.

Jacksonville Film Festival will be held at the Main Library in down town Jacksonville September 14th-15th. For more information visit www.jacksonvillefilmfestival.com

In this special edition episode, ECPN producer, Tim Driscoll, talks with filmmaker, Chris McInroy, about his short film, We Summoned A Demon which will screen at the Jacksonville Film Festival on Saturday night at 8:15p.

Chris explains the origins of the film, what films had the strongest influence on him and what he wish he knew before he made his first films.

Jacksonville Film Festival will be held at the Main Library in down town Jacksonville September 14th-15th. For more information visit www.jacksonvillefilmfestival.com

She's been a guest on TEDx Jacksonville. She has her doctorate in sociology and she's shrugging off hater and being her authentic self. JeffriAnne Wilder salon's with Shawana about focusing on your purpose over your rising star.

This week Dustin sits down with record composer, Cory Driscoll to discuss his up coming album release, 'Tropical Depression'. Dustin and Cory deep dive into the motivations, ideas and experiences that shaped this concept album.

Impacted by Hurricane Matthew in 2016, Driscoll began writing an album that focused on his experience of young fatherhood in Florida; a tropical place known for its beaches, sun, and storms. As Hurricane Irma crashed into the Florida coastline 11 months later, he again found himself without power and determined to finish the album in the state it began.

“Tropical Depression” is bookended by Hurricanes Matthew and Irma and reflect Driscoll’s relationship with the beauty, power, and, at times, the devastation of living in Florida.

The album release event will occur on Friday, September 14th at the Cummer Art Museum. For more information and tickets please visit avantcurious.org/tropicaldepression

From humble beginnings to receiving her doctorate, Dr. Maira Martelo has overcome every obstacle and now leads the charge for marginalize communities. She is a champion of education and a champion of the environment. And her story is today's 30 minute dose of inspiration. Come. Join our village.

Artist, Educator, and arts education advocate Marq Mervin discusses the video games that influenced his art, his journey to be more inclusive, and why creative outlets are important for everyone.

A bout of self-hatred drove Lala Abaddon to pursue a dream she had not thought possible. Now her photographic-weaves are recognized throughout the world. She sat down with Madeleine to discuss her motivation, getting screwed by galleries and being mindful of how accessible audiences have become.

http://www.lalaabaddon.com/