Focal Point

A fun chat with and old friend, Luke holliday is a Director of Photography shooting music videos for artists between Nashville and New York City. Working with names like Ben Rector and Post Malone, Luke explains his personal style, techniques and the importance of communication skills and setting boundaries with clients.

Running your own film festival is hard. Meet Johnny Catalano the host of the Catalano Film Festival heading into it's third year in 2025. On top of his own projects and collaborations Johnny has further ambitions for building his community.

Meet Ben Ko, songwriter, musician, composer and jack of all musical trades. Ben shares his thoughts on the artist's flow state, maintaining constant creativity and his new ambitions of composing for film!

With 15 plus years of experience, Chance Madison has been on a lot of different sets in the camera and electrical department ranging from Captain America: The Winter Soldier to recent years breaking off and pursuing his own path joining projects as Director of Photography for the indie world. A rich conversation to be sure!

Jules recalls her experiences and lessons learned from her first year in Comedy, from overcoming stage fright, reflecting on bad sets to dealing with hecklers. Not all is gloom in doom though in a place of laughter for Jules as she discusses her craft of writing jokes and delivery techniques.

Jake Reynolds left a path in construction to pursue his dreams come learn how he did it and the experiences and lessons that he went through and learned from!

Nathan Weidner is a writer and director from Cincinnati Ohio, his company Praus Media gives aspiring filmmakers a shot at making their first feature film. His most recent movie, “ Reckless Mercy” is based on his own PERSONAL journey about finding the ability to forgive a murderer who’s taken the life of someone you loved.

From Columbus Ohio meet Actress, Ashlee Lawhorn. Join the conversation about her recent career developments and differences between acting becoming a full time job, unexpected things directors look for, and delivering emotional performances in difficult set environments.

Meet actor and musician Bentley Mitchum! Get a glimpse behind the scenes of 30 years of experience, coming from 3 generations of actors, his views on the current state of Hollywood, dealing with the catastrophe of the Los Angeles fires and using music to heal from personal tragedy.

Director and actor Kellen Garner’s latest soon to be released film “Blood in Them Hills” is a supernatural western shot in Arizona. Kellen tells about about balancing Directing and acting, shooting during covid, overcoming the harsh challenges of shooting the wild west!