Different productions and set cultures yield a wide array of memories and experiences. From appearing on The Walking Dead: Dead City to the recent Peacock show Long Bright River, Hedley shares some helpful advice for newer actors and set memories that may well deserve a production of their own.

Having two features under his belt Cam reveals the positives and negatives of trying to carve your way in the film industry, and shares his thoughts on local Cincinnati culture and his personal craft.

After starting off contributing to the role of art department on Rachel ended up switching to the much needed and in demand role of sound operators on set. Often understaffed for the problems the surface in the day Rachel recalls her experiences and tips for solving problems on the spot.

After putting her dreams on pause to become a mother and raise a family, Heather has returned to her childhood dreams of becoming an actor. She shares how her life experience has influenced her craft and emotional capacity and her view on the indie filmmaking scene.

No matter what role you are in the camera department, you’re always in a time crunch. Matthew speaks to his experience balancing schedules and creativity, what in the shot deserves high priority and the contrast of working with friends on passion projects versus stressful larger productions.

The Comedy business is a very competitive one, Alan tells us not just about the craft of performing on stage but about the struggles of the entrepreneur behind the microphone. His personal story of balancing life between the ghetto and the suburbs being the foundation for his recent appearance on Four by Three Comedy. 

Joe Palmer having been gaffing for several DP’s, has recently been taking up the role himself. He shares his experiences and thoughts of his introduction to the film scene, dealing with the small budgets of the indie world and talks about how to stretch what you have for the shot.

Joseph Cox has been directing his own screenplays for over ten years. Gives a look behind the scenes of his sets, what makes an idea worth pursuing and why he decided to stay in Cincinnati and not move to LA, or NY.

After only getting started 2 years ago, Greg’s hard work and range has landed him a wide array of supporting roles on many productions being represented by agencies across the US. Along with his personal craft he shares stories from various productions, thoughts on the film industry’s direction and business advice. 

Sound is an overlooked art form, one which Kerry is intimately familiar with, ranging from Boom operator, mixing, and to the jack of all sound trades role of “Utility.” She explains the untold logistics and struggles of the sound department on set, regaling both positive and negative experiences, from lessons learned from close friends and collaborators to questionable productions with A-list talent.