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Today is the season finale for Life, Camera, Action season 2. To wrap us up, my guest Harriet and I will be talking about how she takes designs and brings costumes to life for both theater and film.
Harriet is a professional costume, prop, and puppet maker based in the UK. When she’s not working on set or backstage she co-runs The Wardrobe Chronicles, an online space to educate and encourage creatives aspiring or currently working within the costuming industry. In her almost decade-long career, she has worked on everything from regional theatre to Disney's Aladdin (2019) and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, currently streaming on Netflix.
http://www.victoriaruke.com
To learn more about Harriet, her projects, and The Wardrobe Chronicles: https://www.thewardrobechronicles.com/
Follow her on social media: @chronicleswardrobe @endlessworkshop
Today my guest Leanna and I will be discussing how she and her team produce meaningful stories and take filmmakers’ scripts to the next level. This includes how to research your characters, bring them to life and edit fluff from your script.
Leanna is the founder and CEO of Billings Productions. Starting out as an actress, she became familiar with the business side of filmmaking. After earning her doctorate in clinical psychology, she understands the parallels of her academics and the film industry. The main missions for Billings Productions are to tell stories highlighting mental health and social injustices while moving away from how filmmakers present stories from a white narrative and to include diverse characters and topics.
http://www.victoriaruke.com
To learn more about Leanna and her work: https://www.billingsproductionsinc.com/
Follow her on social media: @BillingsProductionsinc
Today my guest Vickie Sampson and I will be talking about how to set your sound up for success during production in order to make the sound editing process a seamless experience with a great end result.
Vickie Sampson is a Writer, Director, Film and Sound Editor who has worked on over 200 films as a Supervising Sound Editor for feature films since 1973. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also known as the Oscars and Alliance of Women Directors. She has directed over 7 short films, 15 commercials and is attached to direct the upcoming feature film titled Revolutionist in Fall 2021 starring Virginia Madsen. You can explore more about her career in the award-winning feature documentary called Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound.
http://www.victoriaruke.com
To learn more about Vickie and her projects: https://www.echocreekfilms.com/
Follow her on social media: @vickiesampson @directorgal
Today my guest Ele and I will be uncovering how common sounds in entertainment get made through the art of Foley.
Ele is a stage Foley Designer and Performer who has designed, choreographed, and performed Foley for over 80 productions in Chicagoland, with companies including Theatre of Western Springs, Lifeline Theatre, Oak Park Festival Theatre, and The Second City Training Center. She is a Foley designer in residence for Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment's monthly live comedy serials, and for WildClaw Theatre's Deathscribe, the annual international live horror radio festival. She contributes to the next generation of Foley Artists with her guest lectures at Northwestern University's School of Sound and at Harvard University's School of Music, and with her consulting for theaters across the globe.
http://www.victoriaruke.com
To learn more about Ele and her projects:
http://www.wildclawtheatre.com/
http://www.lockedintovacancy.com/
Follow her on social media: @WorldBShiny
Today my guest Michael Forsch and I will be talking all about auditions! What to expect in the audition room, how to calm your nerves, and tips and tricks that you can use to deliver a show-worthy performance!
Michael Forsch is a Producer, Actor, Director, and Writer. Originally from Los Angeles, Michael Forsch started working in show business early as a child actor. After moving to Las Vegas 15 years ago he has been very active in the Vegas independent film scene. His film credits include “Party Bus To Hell” (acting alongside Tara Reid) and as a Producer, he has produced award-winning short films as well as internationally distributed feature films.
http://www.victoriaruke.com
To learn more about Michael and his projects: https://www.michaelforsch.com/
Follow her on social media: @michaelforsch
Today my guest Carrie and I will be talking about how to create value in everything you do in order to live a purpose-driven career. Everything from finding peace in the audition room, to bringing awareness to societal issues through the roles you play.
Carrie Gibson is a professional actor, singer and writer. She has founded two touring theater companies that toured character-driven original work on social issues to schools, and communities throughout the U.S. Carrie’s credits include Bones, Scream Queens, Superstore, All Rise, Hollywood, This is Us, and a recurring role on the Netflix comedy The Politician. She has co-written several screenplays that are in development and set to go into production in 2021-22.
http://www.victoriaruke.com
To learn more about Carrie and her work:
http://www.imdb.me/carriegibson
http://carriegibsontheactor.com/
Follow her on social media: @carriegibsontheactor
Today my guest Kenny Aronoff and I will be discussing everything you have ever wanted to know about how to become a rockstar in your life AND career! Including how to launch and sustain a successful career as a musician.
Kenny Aronoff is known as the “hardest hitting man in show business” and is voted “Top 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine. He is a legendary drummer, bestselling author, and event speaker whose career has allowed him to play with John Mellencamp, Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Steven Tyler, Avril Lavigne, Alanis Morissette, and many more.
http://www.victoriaruke.com
To learn more about Kenny and his work: https://kennyaronoff.com/
Follow him on social media: @KennyAronoff @Aronoffofficial
Today my guest Scott Page and I will be discussing the idea of creating Super Fans and how it is the key to a scalable career as an artist, musician, entrepreneur and super brand.
Scott Page is a musician, technologist, and entrepreneur known for his saxophone and rhythm guitar work with Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and Toto. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music and is the CEO of Think:EXP, a Los Angeles-based media company focused on live immersive entertainment.
http://www.victoriaruke.com
To learn more about Scott and his work: https://thinkexp.co/
Follow him on social media: @iamscottpage
Today my guest Sheila and I will be discussing one of our favorite types of entertainment, reality TV. As a reality TV producer, she is going to reveal how she puts all of the essential pieces together such as story, cast and crew in order to bring everyday people to our screens.
Sheila Conlin is an experienced executive producer, talent agent, manager, and director of sales & marketing. She is a respected pioneer in unscripted television, trailblazing processes that bring real people to the TV screen. She is instrumental in launching and sustaining successful television brands including Hell’s Kitchen, Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian, Kitchen Nightmares, Hotel Hell, The Moment of Truth, True Beauty, The Swan, Nanny 911, and Paradise Hotel.
http://www.victoriaruke.com
To learn more about Sheila and her work:
https://theconlincompany.com/
Follow her on social media: @conlincotv @theconlincompany
Today my guest Sue and I will be discussing how to apply “The Hero’s Journey” concept to craft that storytelling element within your podcast that allows your guest to shine as the expert in their field or, the hero of their story.
Sue Wilhite is Spiritual Leader, Business Coach, Best-Selling Author and Podcast Host. On her show, The Sweet Sound of Success, she implements her storytelling abilities to highlight her profound and influential guests all while sharing her vast business expertise with the world.
http://www.victoriaruke.com/
To learn more about Sue and her podcast: https://sweetsoundofsuccess.com/
Follow her on social media @suewilhite @sweetsoundofsuccess @positivelysuccess
The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.