MediaMaker Spotlight

It's time for our season four special! All three hosts - Candice, Tara, and Sandra - come together in this episode to chat about fall television. You’ll hear some background on fall “sweeps,” the origin of the term, and some information on how they impact advertising rates. The hosts also share their thoughts about some of the 2023 fall lineup for both broadcast and streaming, taking into account how the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have changed the landscape this year. What has been paused or delayed, what shows can we still expect to see, and which ones are our hosts most excited about? Tune in to find out!

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What is the difference between a cinematographer, camera operator, and director of photography? Has there been more gender diversity behind the scenes? What is the difference between filming on digital versus film? These questions and more are covered in this episode as host Tara Jabbari speaks with the award-winning South African cinematographer and camera operator, Pascale Neuschafer. 

To learn about Pascale’s work, visit: https://www.instagram.com/pascaleneuschafer/
https://quickbrownfox.co.za/ 

To learn more about the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC), visit:
https://www.icfcfilm.com/ 

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

The choice of who is cast in a role can make or break a performance. In this episode, host Candice Bloch talks with casting director Anne Chapman all about the art and business of casting a project. Anne draws on her decades of professional experience casting projects of all sizes and styles as they discuss the methods and evolution of the process, the importance of chemistry, the difficulties of casting historical figures, advice for those interested in the career, and more.

To learn more about Anne and her casting company, visit: https://www.annechapmancasting.com/

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In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with two online travel personalities, Gabby Marcellus of Remote Ear and Ashley McDonough from Melanin on the Map. They share their personal journeys, tips on how to make it as a travel influencer, and the importance of creating relatable, engaging content. You’ll learn about the bond between social media influencers and their audience, practical safety advice in the digital world, and much more!

Learn more about Ashley:
https://www.instagram.com/ashley_milani/
Her travel business:
https://www.instagram.com/melaninonthemap/
https://www.melaninonthemap.com/

Learn more about Gabby:
https://www.tiktok.com/@gabby_marcellus
https://www.instagram.com/gabby_marcellus/

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Love the movie? Read the book before it’s banned! In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Kristen Lopez, author of "But Have You Read the Book? 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films” in association with Turner Classic Movies. Kristen knows her topic as creator of the Ticklish Business podcast and a film editor with entertainment daily, TheWrap. Film buffs will get the behind-the-scenes story of how THE THIN MAN, DUNE, and PASSING went from book to an adaptive screenplay and then beloved classic film. They also discuss the impact of the current banned book atmosphere on future screen-based works. 

Find the book wherever books are sold, including: Hachette Book Group

Ticklish Business podcast 

www.thewrap.com/author/kristen-lopez/

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This episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with content creator and coach, Chimdi Ihezie. She shares tips that she uses to get her videos seen, how she deals with negative comments, how you can show your authenticity online - and why it matters to be authentic, plus much more! 

Chimdi’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTC1vsvogotg9sn2j8s0aZQ 

Chimdi’s Business Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/coachingbychimdi/

Her Voice Notes From Your Friend Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5l7wnmKN7Zq5r9TchzdiYS?si=cZ4iV0bpQZKSKVd4vpnHng&nd=1 

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We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

The ongoing strikes have rocked the media community throughout the summer of 2023. Host Candice Bloch had a discussion on August 18th with three Mid-Atlantic SAG-AFTRA members and strike captains - Towanda Underdue, Gabriel Kornbluh, and Keith Flippen (bios below) - to learn more about their experiences being on strike. They discuss the current SAG-AFTRA strike which began on July 14, 2023, its impact and importance, as well as the value of solidarity with other unions. For more information about the strike and how you can show support, head to sagaftrastrike.org. 

To donate to the Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/
To donate to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation: https://sagaftra.foundation/

Towanda Underdue is a SAG-AFTRA award winning actress, writer, producer, voiceover artist, educator, social activist, and host. She serves on the SAG-AFTRA National Board (Actor/Performer) for the Washington Mid-Atlantic, the President’s National Executive Committee, and the TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee.

Gabriel Kornbluh, a native Washingtonian, started in the production world nearly two decades ago and joined AFTRA in 2009, first with Voiceover and background/stand-in work. He continues to work on political ads, commercial VO, TV and Film background, and corporate-educational content on and off screen. He comes from a legacy union family and is finishing his first term as a board member for the SAG-AFTRA Washington Mid-Atlantic Local. His passion is spreading the gospel of the "Union Difference" as this country witnesses a desperately needed resurgence in the labor-movement and the fight for worker's rights.

Keith Flippen is a 30 year veteran film/tv/voiceover actor who has spent the majority of that time in Virginia working in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states with over 70 recognizable screen credits. He is also owner and chief instructor of The Actors Place, Inc. where he has educated hundreds of students over 20 years in the technique and business of camera acting. Currently the Secretary of the Mid-Atlantic SAG-AFTRA local, Keith is also Vice-Chair of the National Professional Representatives Committee and National LGBTQ Committee. 

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Season four kicks off with a conversation about the ongoing Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) strike. Host Candice Bloch sits down with WGA member, tv writer, standup comic, and podcaster Robby Slowik on day 112 of the strike to learn more. They discuss the demands, the conditions that led to the strike, solidarity with other unions, and much more. To learn more about the WGA strike, visit https://www.wgacontract2023.org/

To learn more about the WGA (West): https://www.wga.org/
To learn more about the WGA (East):  https://www.wgaeast.org/
To donate to the Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/
To learn more about Robby: http://www.robbyslowik.com/

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Expert advisors help ground stories in plausibility, and can be vital sounding boards for crafting projects that pass muster with fans. In this episode, host Candice Bloch talks with Dr. Erin Macdonald, the science consultant for the Star Trek franchise. Erin Macdonald (PhD Astrophysics) is a public speaker, educator, STEAM advocate, writer, and technical consultant who explains complex physics and astronomy ideas to varied audiences. She is also the founder and owner of Spacetime Productions, a film company dedicated to lifting and sharing traditionally marginalized voices. In their conversation, you’ll hear about Erin’s journey as a woman of science and a sci-fi fan, the importance of seeing smart, strong female characters on screen, and some of the science of Star Trek, past and present. You’ll also learn what it means to consult on several Star Trek shows, advising from concept development through post-production, checking the science, and helping bring the facts to these fictions.

To learn more about Erin and all of her amazing projects, visit: https://www.erinpmacdonald.com/

(Episode originally released 6/11/23)

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If you think you need to be in L.A. or New York to have a career as a film producer, think again. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Sara Elizabeth Timmins, the head of Life Out Loud Films before her trip to the Cannes Film Festival. Sara shares how she has carved out a successful film producer career while living outside of the Hollywood hubs. She also gives tips for fundraising, how to juggle multiple projects at the same time, and shares why she started her company to support women in front of and behind the camera. 

To learn more about Sara and Life Out Loud Films, visit: www.lifeoutloudfilm.com and https://www.nofilmschoolnotrustfundnoproblem.com/ 

(Episode originally released 5/21/23)

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