Join us as we continue our conversation with Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! In this episode, Steve dives into his work on renowned stage hit JEKYLL & HYDE, THE MUSICAL and how writing differs from the screen to the stage!

Check out Steve Cuden’s books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood plus his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

Join us as we welcome Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! In this episode, Steve shares the beginning of his career, how growing up in Pittsburgh impacted his journey, and imparts valuable advice for any aspiring writer!

Check out Steve Cuden’s books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood plus his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part III,  we discuss what makes the Pittsburgh region such a great place to film and Mark shares his recent and upcoming projects, like his visual memoir THE VISUALIST!

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

Join us as we continue our conversation with Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part II, Mark dives into his feature films, including ARLINGTON ROAD (1999) and #RatedPGH THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES (2002)! 

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

Join us as we welcome Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part I, Mark shares the beginning of his career through his start at MTV and his award-winning music video “Jeremy” by Pearl Jam... Thanks for listening!

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

 Join us as we wrap up our interview with Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?

In the final part of our conversation, Brendan shares valuable advice for both aspiring and veteran animators... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

Join us as we continue our conversation with Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?

In this episode, Brendan dives into the history of animation and talks about the behind-the-scenes of Six Point Harness’ Oscar-winning animated short HAIR LOVE (2019)... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

Join us in welcoming Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness Studios, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?  

We are thrilled to have him on the podcast to take a glimpse into the world of animation! In the first part of our conversation, Brendan talks about his first jobs and his pathway to success... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

In the second and final part of our conversation with renowned Casting Director Judy Bouley, she shares valuable advice for both actors and aspiring casting directors... Thanks for listening!  

Buy Judy’s book CASTING GLANCES on Amazon or Barnes & Noble! 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

Ever wondered how actors are chosen? As a Casting Director, Judy Bouley specializes in casting all over the world!  

Judy has been an essential part of feature films such as CAST AWAY (2000), DON’T LOOK UP (2021), THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004), MASTER AND COMMANDER (2003), #RatedPGH LOVE & OTHER DRUGS (2010), and more... Thanks for listening!  

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.