OFFSCREEN with Jillian and Sophia

OFFSCREEN with Jillian and Sophia

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OFFSCREEN with Jillian and Sophia episodes

  • Episode 10: Amplifying Black Voices in Music
    In this episode, Jillian and Sophia continue their series on amplifying Black voices in the entertainment industry, with a focus on music. They discuss the works and influence of outspoken and political artists such as J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Noname, Solange, Donald Glover, Janelle Monae, and more. They also mention some of the revolutionary tracks released recently in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the Black Lives Matter protests. Jillian and Sophia hope to give their listeners a resource to incorporate different voices, perspectives, and experiences into their daily listening. Created and Produced by Jillian Chilingerian and Sophia Badalian. Artwork by Alex DaSilva. Music Produced by Kiyoto. Follow us @offscreenwithjillandsoph
    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 9: Amplifying Black Voices in Film & TV

    Here at OFFSCREEN, we believe that art, like film and music, is one of the best ways to see, hear, and understand the experiences of people who are different from us. In light of recent events, Sophia and I want to use our platform to educate our audiences and share resources of works that illustrate the black experience in America. Although we will never fully understand what the African American community experiences without being in their shoes, films, and music are the closest way for us to see these stories from their perspectives, and see their stories the way they want them to be told.  


    Created and Produced by Jillian Chilingerian and Sophia Badalian. Artwork by Alex DaSilva. Music Produced by Kiyoto. Follow us @offscreenwithjillandsoph

    54 min
  • OFFSCREEN Trailer

    Hello everyone! I’m Jillian, and I’m Sophia and you’re listening to OFFSCREEN the show where two Armenian women discuss the intersectionality of social issues and media. Jillian is a film and TV enthusiast and critic. She started OFFSCREEN as a blog and platform to shed light on new genres, cultures, and creators. Sophia is a musician and she’s always on the lookout for under-the-radar artists and ideas. I met her in 2019 volunteering, and we connected through our shared curiosity and passion for exploration. Our heritage…alongside our international affairs major… influences our story selection and the way we approach them when we share them with you. Our goal is to have important conversations that unravel misunderstood perspectives in music, television, film, and everything in between.


     Follow us on Instagram @offscreenwithjillandsoph.


    2 min
  • Episode 8: The Olsen Twins, Childhood Nostalgia and importance of Fashion in Film with Jessica Chilingerian
    In this episode  Sophia is on vacation so Jillian sits down with her sister, Jessica Chilingerian, a Brand Marketing Coordinator at Levi's to discuss how fashion in Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen movies has influenced her current style. They also talk about how some of their favorite movies that they remember from childhood don't hold up as well and don't feel as culturally relevant as they used to be. They discuss some of their early childhood role models and their evolution over time..  Jessica goes into detail about a costume design course she took in college where she learned the importance of costume design in the storytelling of television, movies, and the stage.  Jillian and Jessica also talk about the differences in the content they like to consume and Jessica goes into depth on what she consumes challenges and educates her to learn the importance of speaking out and talking to others.  
    Created and Produced by Jillian Chilingerian and Sophia Badalian. Artwork by Alex DaSilva. Music Produced by Kiyoto. Follow us @offscreenwithjillandsoph
    36 min
  • Episode 7: All is Right in Ryan Murphy's Hollywood
    In this episode, Jillian and Sophia discuss Ryan Murphy’s newest Netflix miniseries, Hollywood, which is a piece of revisionist history showing us, the viewers, what 1940s Hollywood could have looked like if it had embraced diversity and equality in its golden age.  They go into depth on the series's attempt to tackle racism, sexism, and homosexuality in the span of 8 episodes as well as how easy conflicts were resolved and dreams were achieved. Later in the episode, they make a comparison to the 2019 film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. They talk about some of the takeaways of the series, and their opinions on what producers Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, and Janet Mock got right, and what they got wrong.
    Created and Produced by Jillian Chilingerian and Sophia Badalian. Artwork by Alex DaSilva. Music Produced by Kiyoto. Follow us @offscreenwithjillandsoph
    59 min
  • Episode 6: Working in Independent Film with Kiyoka Rhodes
    In this episode, Jillian and Sophia continue the conversation on independent vs mainstream production in entertainment. They are lucky to have with a special guest, Kiyoka Rhodes (also known as "Kex") is a writer, producer, and director of films, commercials, and branded content. She is also the Founder and Creative Director of Kex Studios. Kiyoka discusses the challenges of financing and distributing indie films, the rise of indie films as well as how she gets her inspiration and the process of starting her own production company. Created and Produced by Jillian Chilingerian and Sophia Badalian. Artwork by Alex DaSilva. Music Produced by Kiyoto. Follow us @offscreenwithjillandsoph
    53 min
  • Episode 5: Let's Talk About Quibi!
    In this episode, Jillian and Sophia discuss the new streaming service Quibi. Quibi was thought to be the merge between Hollywood and Silicon Valley through its "quick bite" content only accessible through phones with over $2 billion in funding and major A-Listers attached like Jennifer Lopez, Sophie Turner, Steven Spielberg and more.  Our hosts discuss what worked and didn't work and how it was poorly executed. It can be described as "The Fyre Festival of Streaming Services." Jillian and Sophia discuss other possibilities that could have made the platform better such as sticking to unscripted shows, attaching digital creators who know-how to make the most out of short-form content better than actors, six minutes isn't enough to create a story and its similarity to Snapchat technology. Was this project rushed?
    Created and Produced by Jillian Chilingerian and Sophia Badalian. Artwork by Alex DaSilva. Music Produced by Kiyoto. Follow us @offscreenwithjillandsoph
    29 min
  • Episode 4: Indie vs. Mainstream
    In this episode, we discuss the independent vs mainstream system in the film and music industries, what it means to be an independent creator, and what are the positive and negative aspects of both approaches of production. We talk about The Farewell director's, Lulu Wang, journey to making her film and how small production companies like Big Beach allowed her to bring her vision to life. Independent production companies have allowed creatives to share their vision with no interference like the traditional studio as well as reimagine classic genres and allow new voices and representation to appear on theater screens and in award categories. In music, we discuss the success of Chance the Rapper and how streaming platforms have allowed anyone to share their music with the world. Created and Produced by Jillian Chilingerian and Sophia Badalian. Artwork by Alex DaSilva. Music Produced by Kiyoto. Follow us @offscreenwithjillandsoph
    46 min
  • Episode 3: Nepotism
    In this episode, Jillian and Sophia cover the topic of nepotism and what it means for the entertainment industry. Is talent really everything?
    They discuss dynasties like the Coppolas, the Smiths and new artists like Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, as well as some celebrities you may not know have connections in the entertainment business.
    Our hosts also cover why people are drawn to nostalgia and how it fuels nepotism.
    Created and Produced by Jillian Chilingerian and Sophia Badalian. Artwork by Alex DaSilva. Music Produced by Kiyoto.
    Follow us @offscreenwithjillandsoph
    29 min
  • Episode 2: Quarantine
    Live from Quarantine! In this episode, Jillian and Sophia cover the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on the entertainment industry.  They discuss tour and live experience cancellations, how this will change the format of the movie theater experience in favor of streaming services and the recent uprising of live entertainment on Instagram and other services with artists taking the initiative to provide people entertainment from their homes during this time.  Our hosts also give their favorite shows and music to stream while being at home. Created and Produced by Jillian Chilingerian and Sophia Badalian. Artwork by Alex DaSilva. Music Produced by Smino.  Follow us @offscreenwithjillandsoph
    36 min

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The show where two Armenian women discuss the intersectionality of social issues and media. Our heritage alongside our international affairs major influences our story selection and the way we approach them when we share them with you. Our goal is to have important conversations that unravel misunderstood perspectives in music, television, film, and everything in between.