Question Reality Radio

By LA Talk Radio

"QUESTION REALITY" - FUN, UPBEAT, INFORMATIVE. We provide ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY career advice, tips and resource information from a variety of show business professionals. Our goal is to inspire, mot... more

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June 24, 2013 Eric Schaeffer
DIRECTOR | SCREENWRITER | ACTOR - "After driving a cab in his hometown of New York City
for eight years in his twenties, Eric Schaeffer exploded on the film scene with his debut film "My Life’s In
Turnaround" which garnered rave reviews. His next film was a hit romantic comedy for Tristar called "If Lucy
Fell" (Writer, Director, Producer, Actor) which starred: Sarah Jessica Parker, Ben Stiller, Elle Macpherson
and it is followed by a string of hit other films. Eric ‘s current film entitled "Boy Meets Girl" is a
transgender romantic comedy starring transgender lead, Michelle Hendley and Michael Welch from "Twilight." It
has generated much pre-production buzz from top sites like TMZ's sister site, TooFab.com. It's expected to be
available for release in 2014.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What three characteristic traits does it take to be a successful producer? What
is the worst and best advice you've received while pursuing your career? What are the basic steps to get a
film made on a budget? How do you feel about using a crowd funding website such as Kickstarter or IndieGoGo?
WEBSITE: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0769703/?ref_=rvi_nm
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55min
June 17, 2013 Frank Ferruccio
SCREENWRITER | NOVELIST | ACTOR - Frank Ferruccio has enjoyed a prolific and extensive
career within many sectors of the entertainment industry. He is a film archivist, screenwriter, actor and
novelist. He has written two books on the the blonde bombshell screen siren, Jane Mansfield. His most recent
biography entitled "Diamonds to Dust: The Life and Death of Jayne Mansfield" has been made into a film
starring Hailey Heisick as Jayne Mansfield and will be released in 2014. Jayne Mansfield was the mother of
Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Frank worked at Lagunatic Filmworks and had
the great opportunity to work with rock musician "Joan Jett" of "Joan Jett & The Blackhearts" utilizing
his skills to assist in the development and production of the albums "Naked" and "Sinner." Frank is the owner
of Frank Ferruccio Enterprises which works within the motion picture industry to provide significant services
to clients which include: film archiving, film preservation, entertainment management and freelance
consulting with regard to client projects. Frank is also an actor and has appeared on "Law & Order:
Special Victims Unit," TV Land's "TV Land: Myths and Legends," "Blue Bloods," as well as many programs for
the BBC, such as "Living Famously" and "Arena Blondes."
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What was it like working for Joan Jett of "Joan Jett & The Blackhearts?"
What was it like meeting Mariska Hargitay? What were some of the responsibilities you had while working with
Joan Jett?
WEBSITE: FrankFerruccio.com
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55min
June 10, 2013 Catherine Natale
PRODUCER | WRITER | ACTRESS - Some of Catherine Natale's career highlight's include
working as an actress in "Burlesque" starring Cher and Christina Aguilera and the sitcom "Hope and Faith"
opposite Kelly Ripa. Catherine Natale can be seen in the in the upcoming movie "Wheels" which is a gritty
comedy about two handicapped vets. Recently, Catherine opened her own productions company called Maxpetals
Productions and developed a web series called "Redneck Weddings" in which the stories are taken from her own
experiences working in a wedding chapel.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: You said that your Kickstarter film funding campaign was a total flop and now
you know what you would have done things differently. What do you feel you did incorrectly and what advice do
you have for our audience on what you now think makes a successful Crowd Funding Campaign?
WEBSITE: RedneckWeddingsTV.com
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55min
June 03, 2013 Benjamin Viele and Alexander Rodriguez
MULTI-MEDIA PRODUCERS - Benjamin Viele and Alexander Rodriguez are the co-owners of a
multi-media production company called Sa Sa Productions. Ben and Alex are a couple of fun, feisty, very
professional guys who love to bring together all of the elements necessary to produce top quality, very
buzzed about events around town. By “redefining the defined,” Sa Sa Productions strives to provide a unique
voice and style to each of their professional endeavors – changing the conception of the industry’s
standards. If you want your next event or personal social campaign to be the talk of the town, call Ben and
Alex at Sa Sa Productions.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What are some of the pros and cons of owning and operating a multi-media
production company? Is this a profitable business? What are some things you can do to keep a business such as
yours relevant and thriving? What are the main focus areas of a multi-media business and what do you need to
devote of yourself to each one? What would be some reasons to open a multi-media production company? What are
the perks? What is the deep, dark side of the business? Is this an expensive start-up venture? What is the
most you could ever expect to achieve having this type of business? What characteristic traits do you feel a
person needs for this line of work?
WEBSITE: SaSaProductions.com
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55min
May 27, 2013 May 26, 2013
INDIE SINGER | SONGWRITER - Brittany McDonald is making an impressive debut with her hot
single "Notice Me." With over 100,000 views on YouTube, over 36,000 followers on Twitter & Facebook, it's
no surprise that her music has been featured on Golden Globe and Emmy winning shows such as: "Modern Family"
and "Guiding Light." Her song "Another Wanna Be" was featured on 8 million Sony MP3 players worldwide. With
notable mentions from Arianna Huffington, who personally gave Brittany her own blog on the Huffington Post,
and taste makers like Perez Hilton, it's evident that Brittany McDonald's music is speaking volumes.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What is the WORST piece of advice you've been given while pursuing your music
career? How do you balance a music career with other obligations such as your mate, children, social life?
How do you handle mistakes during a performance? When you're performing, how do you keep an audience engaged
and excited?
WEBSITE: NoticeMeOfficial.com
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55min
May 13, 2013 May 12, 2013
COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER | SONGWRITER - Amy Rose is a 2013 Country Music Association of
Ontario and 2013 Independent Country Music Association Award Nominee. Amy grew up in Barrie, Ontario,
Canada, where she began her singing career at the age of five. Her first public performance was in a singing
contest at a local fair, followed by a series of singing competitions and has mastered the art of yodeling.
Amy’s first album entitled "One Special Girl" was released independently when she was only thirteen years
old. Her 2nd album "The Last of the True Believers" was released in 2001 receiving lots of airplay and earning
her the reputation as one of Canada’s best young female artists. Amy continues to successfully inspire live
audiences and Nashville has begun to whisper in this northern girl’s ear. Her latest song entitled "Party
Like A Redneck" has garnered rave reviews and will be one of the tracks on her 3rd album entitled "The
Beginning" dropping October 2013. Another notable track on the album is called “I Just Want You To Know” which
is a pop-country cover of a song which was originally supposed to be recorded by the Backstreet Boys.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What is your biggest piece of advice to aspiring singers who dream of moving to
Nashville? Do you really have to move to Nashville to get noticed by the important record labels? What are
some things you need to know if you decide to pursue a career in the country music business? What can you do
to separate yourself from the competition?
WEBSITE: AmyRoseMusic.com | iTunes
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55min
May 06, 2013 May 5, 2013
ACTOR - This week our focus is on career advice from the perspective of the beginning
actor. Our guest today is Jamian J. Blackmon. Jamian is a talented new actor whom I recently discovered from
his YouTube video. In watching his demo reel, I felt he had a great amount of natural talent. I think that
with his continued training, there is no doubt he could go on to become a superb actor known to us all.
Jamian began his acting career pursuit in 2005. His first job was as a background actor on "Bring It On 4: In
it to Win it." In 2008, he was cast in his first lead role in the film "Up In The Attic." In 2010, he was
cast in "The Yard," directed by Nathan Zen-Sapien that was featured in the 2011 Garden State Film Festival.
In 2011, he was cast in "Booley" directed by Christain Grillo which was signed to a distribution deal in the
UK. In 2012, Jamian was cast in the film "Deer Crossing," that was distributed throughout the country being
sold at different Red Box and Blockbuster locations. Jamian made the big move to California at the end of 2012
and landed a role in entitled "Color Blind," which is currently still in production. Jamian continues to
attend acting and casting director classes. He is so honored to have been taught by celebrity acting coach,
Tracey Moore.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: As a fairly new actor in Hollywood, what do you find to be your greatest
challenge? What do you find harder to do out here, career-wise, than on the East coast? What types of jobs do
you recommend to supplement your income? What are some things a person should know before they move to
Hollywood? What three characteristic traits do you feel are mandatory to become a successful actor? What are
some tips on how to handle your nerves before an audition?
WEBSITES:
YouTube.com | IMDB.com | Facebook | Twitter
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55min
April 22, 2013 April 21, 2013
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION - Kelly Gonzales is the Executive Director of The Mulligan
Project. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with disabilities in
Central Vietnam by providing special education, physical therapy and healthcare services to an under served
and overlooked generation of vulnerable children.
On April 11, 2012, The Mulligan Project joyfully celebrated the opening ceremony of The Dien Ban Day Center.
This is a school for children with disabilities. It is a full-service special education facility that not
only provides sorely needed programs to children but also benefits their families. The Dien Ban Day Center is
the first of its kind in the region and addresses a critical gap. Most of the children at the Center have
either never been in school or were rejected after failing their first year. The Mulligan Project offers
children with disabilities a tailored program where they can maximize their mental and physical potential.
Please consider helping these poor children today by giving a one-time, small donation or sponsoring a child
for $60.00 a month. Please visit their website for more information on how you can help.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What would be some clues that you may be a good fit for a career in a
non-profit organization? What characteristic traits do you definitely need to possess to work successfully in
a non-profit organization? What can one do to follow their dream career of working in a non-profit, but at
the same time, working on being financially secure for retirement?
WEBSITE: The MulliganProject.org
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55min
April 15, 2013 April 14, 2013
INDIE BAND - "Val And Her Lovers" are a Los Angeles based band whose unique blend of
Indie Pop-Rock, Dance and Soul has been compared to the likes of Florence & the Machine, Alabama Shakes
and Tegan & Sara. The band consists of Val Macias (songwriter/vocalist), Patrick Simon (keyboardist),
Steve Crane (guitarist), Henry Muehlhausen (bassist) and Matt Lesser (drummer). Recently, they released
their first CD entitled "Goodbye LA" which was mixed & mastered by the multi-talented Bryan Morton. Their
next CD is scheduled for release in the Winter of 2013.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What Are Some Unique Guerrilla Music Marketing Suggestions? What's a Record
Label Deal All About? How Do I Plan A Radio Promotion Campaign? What Are The Top 10 Reasons Demos Are
Rejected By A Label? How Do I Get A Solid Fan Base?
WEBSITE: ValAndHerLovers.com
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55min
April 02, 2013 March 31, 2013
FILM FESTIVAL FOUNDER - Susan Johnston is the founder and director of New Media Film
Festival. Before launching New Media Film Festival, Susan Johnston helped build three other film festivals;
one of which is now Academy accredited through brand partnerships. Susan's experience in sponsor acquisition,
brand integration and product endorsement of the NMFF and affiliated events, have propelled her endeavors to
immediate success in the film festival arena. Susan Johnston speaks on the subject of "New Media" at schools,
seminars and is a judge at the New Media Institute. Susan is also a member of ATAS Interactive Media (Academy
of Television Arts & Sciences) as well as a Daytime Emmy judge.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: How are films chosen for a festival? Who and what are the qualifications of
most of the judges? How can we be guaranteed of a fair selection process? Why do some festivals refuse to let
the public know who is on the judging panels? How does a filmmaker find the right festival for their film?
WEBSITE: NewMediaFilmFestival.com
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55min

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