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Ever wondered what it takes to create a short film in just 48 hours? Michelle Bousquet talks about her book which details how to do complete a 48 Hour Film Project.  

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously.  If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at [email protected] or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent you

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Tony Gibson isn't just an actor, he's a creative force who morphs into his characters with an unrivaled intensity. As he reveals in our conversation, this transformative approach stems from his early days in metal music scenes, where he discovered a personal philosophy that now permeates his artistic expression across film, music, and literature.

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously.  If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at [email protected] or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent you

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Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

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What does it take to fall in love with filmmaking and stay in love with it for decades? Bob Krieger's journey from a kid "borrowing" his dad's Super 8 camera to an award-winning editor offers a fascinating window into the evolution of visual storytelling.

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously.  If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at [email protected] or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent you

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Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

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The duo announces an exciting crossover with "Anecdotes from Bob Krieger," featuring fellow creatives Michelle Bousquet and Dave Burdick. This special collaboration will unfold across two episodes—first on Bob's podcast, then with the tables turned as TJ and Plaideau interview Bob on a special Thursday release of NOLA Film Scene.

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Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

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What does it take to go from filming basketball workouts on an iPhone to becoming an award-winning cinematographer? Jonathan Boots Sigler's journey through the filmmaking landscape offers a fascinating glimpse into how talent, opportunity, and adaptability can forge an unconventional path to success.

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously.  If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at [email protected] or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent you

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Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

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What happens when an actor's dream takes an unexpected international turn? Brian Townes, who grew up just blocks from podcast co-host Brian Plaideau in New Orleans, shares the fascinating journey that led him from community theater in Louisiana to becoming a successful actor in Brazil's vibrant film industry.

Townes' career path defies conventional wisdom about "making it" as an actor. After studying theater and establishing himself in New York's acting scene (including a stint as a field producer at Saturday Night Live), love changed everything. Marriage to a Brazilian actress eventually prompted a family move to Brazil—intended as a temporary relocation that has lasted 14 years and counting.

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously.  If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at [email protected] or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent you

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Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message.

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously.  If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at [email protected] or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent you

Support the show

Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

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Have you ever seen New Orleans draped in a snowy blanket? We have, and it's nothing short of magical. Picture Canal Street turned into a makeshift hockey rink and Jackson Square erupting in a giant snowball fight. The city's transformation was like stepping into a holiday postcard, filled with laughter and joy. We reminisced about the silence that follows a snowstorm, with the world hushed as if the city itself was holding its breath. Our kids built the most adorable snowmen, and yes, Winter Breeze joined the party, complete with a cowboy hat and Saints gloves, a nod to the legendary Drew Brees.

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Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

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Our latest episode comes to you from a live panel at Fan Expo 2025 in the vibrant city of New Orleans, where we unveil the charm of "I Dig Crazy Flicks by Ninety for Chill the Podcast." The premise celebrates films with run times between 70 and 100 minutes. Joined by Tj and Plaideau of the NOLA Film Scene Podcast, we journey through the eclectic landscape of cinema, relishing cult classics like "Hawk the Slayer" and "Flash Gordon." Together, we revel in the eccentricities of low-budget filmmaking and share the joy of stumbling upon bizarre gems such as "Wheel of Heaven."

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously.  If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at [email protected] or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent you

Support the show

Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

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Tj & Plaideau recap their experiences with appearing on their first panel ever at Fan Expo New Orleans.  Tj also discusses the Abita Springs International Film Festival and the films he experienced there.  Come along for this livestream.

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Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com