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Matt and Noah chat with Micah Daniel Lewis, a multi-hyphenate film director, producer, and occasional editor. They delve into Micah's journey to becoming a director, his experience wearing multiple creative hats, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and his passion project "The Courts," an episodic series that's a must-watch. Listen now!

About Micah

Micah Daniel Lewis directs high-energy motion and stills shoots and specializes in the narrative and sports worlds. Over his career, he’s produced work for The Mill, Rokkan, Votiv, Kode Media and Optimist.

Micah currently directs an ongoing series of short films centered around the game of basketball called “The Courts.” What started as a personal project in 2019 quickly blossomed into a full series after interest developed on social media. The most recent episode was shot on location during the fall of 2022 in St. Louis, MO, and featured local standout guard Bryce Spiller. Read More Here.

This is a Retriever Production featuring Micah Daniel Lewis

Produced by Princess Sims 

Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann 

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In this throwback episode, we revisit our conversation with Drone Pilot and Aerial Director of Photography, Jake Howard of Drone Dudes. We dive deep into the evolution of aerial cinematography, drone operation best practices, the future of drone technology, and AI integration. Listen Now!

• check out Drone Dudes website www.dronedudes.com
• follow Drone Dudes on IG : @dronedudes

This is a Retriever Production featuring Jake Howard

Produced by Princess Sims 

Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann 

Stay connected with Hey, Retriever! 

• follow us on IG: @hey.retriever
• visit our website at heyretriever.com 

Jon and Matt chat with storyboard and concept artist, Alex Amezcua. In this conversation, they explore the boundaries of art as a commercial artist, former graffiti artist, the classic "S" we all drew as kids, oh and living on a boat.

Check out Alex's work on his website at aleamezcua.com

Connect with Alex on IG : @ameskoa

This is a Retriever Production featuring Alex Amezcua.

Produced by Princess Sims 

Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann 

Stay connected with Hey, Retriever! 

• follow us on IG: @hey.retriever
• visit our website at heyretriever.com 

In this episode, we sit down with our long-time collaborator and friend, Noah Readhead, who’s a Cinematographer turned Director, and now Partner and Executive Producer at Retriever. 

We discuss documentary filmmaking and his creative endeavors beyond the camera, including country wine-making and cyanotype printing. 

About Noah

As a director, Noah focuses primarily on commercial and branded content. He’s directed pieces for Fancy Feast, Krug Champagne, HypeBeast, MLB, and PlayStation. He seamlessly merges technical expertise with artistic finesse. He thrives on transforming ordinary messages into memorable works of art. Noah’s dedication to visual storytelling and his unique blend of technical prowess and artistic vision distinguish his work, turning client briefs into unforgettable visual stories.

Check out Noah’s work: https://heyretriever.com/roster/noah-readhead/

Follow Noah on IG: @noahreadhead

This is a Retriever Production featuring Noah Readhead.

Produced by Princess Sims 

Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann 

Stay connected with Hey, Retriever! 

• follow us on IG: @hey.retriever
• visit our website at heyretriever.com 

Join hosts Matt & Jon as they talk with Gabriel Mays and boil down the values behind show business and arrive at a unifying theory of Hollywood. Audio Mix & Design: Dane Dickmann

Join hosts Matt & Jon as they talk about Matt and figure out what this podcast is about. Admittedly, this is a very early episode. Audio Mix & Design: Dane Dickmann

A conversation about style and finding the vision. Matt Richmond and Jon Michael Ryan catch up with Dean Renaud about all things art and style. Audio Mix & Design: Dane Dickmann

A conversation about the filmmaker's journey. In this episode, Charlie shares his career origins and how he worked his way into features and scripted television. Audio Mix & Design: Dane Dickmann

A conversation about droning at the highest levels. In this episode, Matt, Jon & Victor talk about crafting groundbreaking aerials and working within the quickly evolving world of drones. Audio Mix & Design: Dane Dickmann

A conversation about what it means to be grow and be present. In this episode, Matt & Judd talk about creating with purpose and growing within a supportive creative community. Audio Mix & Design: Dane Dickmann