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In this episode we chat with Elle Martini, she is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and established commercial producer. Her work explores themes of loss and transformation and how we must go deep into the underbelly of our struggle to find new life.

Her debut short narrative film, PERSON, PLACE OR THING, screened at Marfa, Ashland and Bend film festivals among others, winning awards for Best Actress at Hollyshorts and Best Short at Ace Film Festival in NYC and POWFest in Oregon. Described as “Dostoevsky meets Taxi Driver” and establishing “a down and dirty mood” by critics, the film also won the Women’s Vision post-production grant from Film Action Oregon.

Elle’s award-winning short documentary, CROSSING THE ABYSS: A JOURNEY FROM AUSCHWITZ TO OREGON, screened at festivals across the country and aired on Oregon Public Broadcasting in conjunction with a PBS series on Auschwitz. Recent work includes, PORTAL, an evocative, in-progress collection of short stories. I WAS HERE is Elle’s feature-length adaptation of her narrative short and is currently in development.

You can find her work at https://ellemartini.com/

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IN THE MOMENT with Michael D. Jones is an opportunity to get to know an eclectic array of individuals, ranging from filmmakers, authors, performing artists, philanthropists, musicians, fitness coaches, painters, self-help motivators, influencers and more.These impromptu discussions span the highs and lows of their careers, shedding light on real life struggles and how they've manifested adversity into success.

In this episode meet, Dan Hooker, an active Producer, Production Manager and Inventor. Dan was born in Chicago and grew up in Wilmette (home to the only Ba’Hai temple in North America), a northern suburb.  In high school Dan joined the stage crew and knew that he wanted to do theater forever.  After attending Columbia College Chicago where he studied theater design and production management, Dan crossed over to indie theater for the next 10 years, working on shows, live events, art installations and anything else that would pay him.

In 2004 Dan moved to Los Angeles,  and has worked in various roles, such as locations, art department and production.  Most recently Dan has been active as a Production Manager or Supervisor for the forthcoming feature films, QUEEN OF THE RING,  VAMPIRES OF THE VELVET LOUNGE, and CODE 3.
You can view his full  resume on IMDB (Internet Movie DataBase) https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1730425/?ref_=recent_view_1

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IN THE MOMENT with Michael D. Jones is an opportunity to get to know an eclectic array of individuals – filmmakers, authors, philanthropists, musicians, fitness coaches, painters, self-help motivators, and positive influencers.  These impromptu discussions span the highs and lows of their careers, shedding light on real life struggles and how they've manifested adversity into success. This week we have Mark Jackson, an entrepreneur from Oakland, CA who, during COVID, was down to his last dollar. Over the last two years, he's turned an idea into a thriving, profitable business that helps people navigate the process of transitioning their pets over the rainbow bridge while creating a lasting memorial.  Be sure to check out Mark and his mission at https://therestfulpets.com/  If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, Subscribe, Rate, Review, and SHARE with your friends and loved ones. Until next time - Peace, Love, and Positivity. 

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