By Matt Macedo
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Hello friends! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the podcast.
This episode is sponsored by the Film Analysis Journal, my new book that I released on Amazon for film students and aspiring filmmakers. It's an educational journal aimed at helping you break down your favorite movies as you watch them, learning more about character arcs, story beats, visual language, and more. Available in both paperback and hardback:
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My special guest is Brian Cutler. With a career spanning over 7 decades, we dive into his life, career, and everything there is to know about the collaborative relationship between actors and directors. If you live in the Los Angeles area, please visit Brian Cutlers Actors Studio located in Burbank, and follow Brian's instagram @BrianCutlersActorsStudio (https://www.instagram.com/briancutleractorsstudio?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) or visit his website at www.ActorsStudio.com
Hello Friends! Today's special guest is writer/director Cody Ashford. Cody is a central valley filmmaker who recently completed his first feature film. We dive into the writer/director's experience from pre-production to post-production, covering various topics such as how to handle rejection, failure, as well as the balance of collaboration.
Follow Cody on Instagram: @codash27 and TikTok.
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Hello Friends! Today's special guest is Adrian Sierkowski, a cinematographer and gaffer. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between the director and cinematographer, how lighting can portray a character's psychology, the role of lighting in storytelling, and the future of film production involving AI and virtual stages.
To get in contact with Adrian, visit his website at www.AdrianSierkowski.com.
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Did you know your handwriting reveals virtually everything about you? Today's special guest is Author and Expert Handwriting Analyst Sheila Lowe. We dive deep into how our characteristics (and even past injuries) show themselves through our handwriting.
To learn more about Sheila, her books, and the services that she offers, please visit SheilaLowe.com & SheilaLoweBooks.com
Hello Friends! On today's episode, I welcome Jordan Brady to the podcast. He is an ultra-successful commercial director who has directed well over 1,000 commercials and has multiple online courses. If you follow his Instagram, you're definitely aware of how funny he is and the free knowledge he gives away.
In this episode, we talk about the similarities and differences between directing films and directing commercials.
Please check out Jordan's work at TrueGent.tv and follow him on Instagram @ThatJordanBrady. His website is CommercialDirectingFilmSchool.com and you are able to sign up for a consultation call or even sign up for his Commercial Directing Bootcamp. Please check out his podcast "Respect the Process" and purchase his book Commercial Directing Voodoo.
Hello friends! Today, I welcome back writer, director, and cinematographer Steven Bernstein (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0077149/) to chat about intuition and its impact on a director and the filmmaking process.
Make sure to follow Steven on social media and Patreon! (https://www.instagram.com/stevenbernsteindirectorwriter/?hl=en)
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Hello friends! Today, I welcome back writer, director, and cinematographer Steven Bernstein (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0077149/) to chat about psychology and its impact on directing and filmmaking.
Make sure to follow Steven on social media! (https://www.instagram.com/stevenbernsteindirectorwriter/?hl=en)
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Hello friends! Today, I speak with my good friend and composer Jamie Murgatroyd (https://www.murgatroydmusic.com/) about our collaborative relationship and the relationship between composers and directors. If you're needing a composer, make sure to visit https://www.murgatroydmusic.com/ to contact Jamie!
Drug of Choice Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/macedoproductions
Jamie's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jamie-murgatroyd
Software Jamie mentions with Clara's voice: Ethera Gold
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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.