Screen Speak

In this episode, I talk with Tony Cross (Writer/Director) about his short film, The King’s Eye (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival)

The King’s Eye Synopsis

A man embarks on a scavenger hunt, left behind by his recently deceased father. On his journey, he’s given a chance to remember his past, while also embracing the prospects of his future.

Trailer - Click Here

Topics Include: Tony’s Inspirations, Visual Storytelling, Voiceovers, Geocaching, Lo-fi Music, Short Film Distribution Strategy, Future Projects, How Movies Speak to Us, and more.

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In this episode, I talk with Sofia Haan (Writer) in depth (via breakdown/analysis) about the ongoing 2023 WGA Strike.

Topics Include: Understanding Strikes and their Terminology, Past Writer Strikes, What This Current Strike Means, Predictions On When It Will End, Who The WGA Is Striking Against, What is the WGA, Why Writers Join the WGA, Other Entertainment Unions, Why the WGA is Striking, Artificial Intelligence Usage, Streaming Issues, WGA Proposals to the AMPTP, and more.

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Sofia Haan is a Copywriter at a Content Marketing Agency, as well as Freelance Writer for various Minnesota based publications with focus on the arts of the area.Sofia’s Instagram - Click Here

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References Made

Dispatch (Arts & Culture Reports) - Click Here

The Current (Radio) - Click here

NPR - Click Here

M83 - Click Here

Genesis Owusu - Click Here

Binch Topia - Click Here

In this episode, I talk with University of Iowa Film Major, Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival Volunteer and All Around Nice Guy - Blake Kellinger

Topics Include: Blake’s New Job, What We’re Eating For Lunch, My Passion for Podcasting, Goals for Screen Speak, Initial Thoughts on the WGA Strike, Stunt Community Deserving Academy Recognition, James Cameron, Separating Art from the Artist, Thoughts on Fast X, Anticipated Summer Movies, and more.

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References Made

Corridor Digital - Click Here

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken - Click Here

In this episode, I talk with Nate Kaiser (Filmmaker/DP/Producer/Wrestler) about his film - The Way It Was (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival)

Topics Include: The Work of a Producer, Organization On A Set & Life, Determining a Projects Length, Period Piece Filmmaking, Where the Budget was Spent, Creating a Collaborative and Welcoming Set, Using Cinematography to Serve the Emotions of a Story, Shooting on Location, Post Production Visual Effects Work, Nate Himself and His Background, Working to Get Ahead, Future Projects, Favorite Movies and more.

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Nate’s Wrestling Life - Click Here

Cheap Heat Productions - [email protected]

The Way It Was - Watch Full Film - Click Here

Lauren Galliart - Click Here

Paul Murphy - Click Here

Ramsey Schulz - Click Here

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References Made

Jake Heelein - Click Here

Loras College - Click Here

Brew City Wrestling - Click Here

Renovo Media - Click Here

Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

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In this episode, I talk with Jake Daniels (Filmmaker) and Michael Huntington (Filmmaker), about movies, film festivals and what they got going on. They were attendees at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival that I hit it off with. So much so that I decided on the spot - I just want to talk with both these guys and see where the conversation goes.

Topics Include: Shared Tattoos, What Genres We Gravitate Towards, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Cocaine Bear, Experience with the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival, Film Festivals Available in Iowa, Operating a Film Festival, The Mental Work of Putting Yourself Out There, Editing Software and Jake & Michael’s Upcoming Work.

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Movie References Made

Reign Over Me - Trailer

I Heart Huckabees - Trailer

Violent Night - Trailer

Learn About Iowa Film Festivals

FilmFreeway - Click Here

Snake Alley Film Festival - Click Here

Iowa Motion Picture Association (IMPA) - Click Here

Julien Dubuque Film Festival - Click Here

Interrobang Film Festival Instagram - Click Here

Farm to Film Fest - Click Here

Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival - Click Here

In this episode, I talk with Jörg Rochlitzer (Executive Producer) and Bernd Wittneben (Actor/Executive Producer), about their film - Reveille (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival)

Reveille Synopsis: In late 1943, an American squad engages in a skirmish with German soldiers along the Winter Line in central Italy. As artillery shells begin to rain down, the Americans must honor the rules of war and protect their wounded prisoners. Huddled together in a cave and made to see the enemy as human, the soldiers wrestle with unimaginable moral questions that lie outside the boundaries of nationality and allegiance.

Topics Include: Playing Dead on Camera, Jörg and Bernd’s Involvement with the Movie, Advisement Work Done, Dialect Coaching, Love of History, Soldiers Point of View, Bernd’s Acting Process, Building Trust with Actors, Armory Work, Jörg and Bernd’s Journey to Iowa, The Iowa Film Community, How to Support Filmmakers and More.

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Learn More About Reveille

Trailer - Click Here

Buffalo 8 (Film Distributor) Instagram - Click Here

FootSteps Researchers Instagram - Click Here

Reveille Cast

Michael Akkerman (Director) Instagram - Click Here

Kevin Sinic (Actor) Instagram - Click Here

Yony Marian (Actor) Instagram - Click Here

Jared Becker (Actor) Instagram - Click Here

Joe Bongiovanni (Actor) Instagram - Click Here

Maxwell David Marcus (Actor) Instagram - Click Here

Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

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In this episode, I talk with Annette Busbee (Writer/Executive Producer), Rod Blocksome (Retired Collins Employee), and Steve Tyson (Retired Collins Employee) about their documentary - The Collins Story - Connecting the Moon to the Earth: Steps to the Moon (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival)

Steps to the Moon Synopsis: Before personal computers, the internet, smartphones and GPS connected us and guided out journeys, men on board the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space capsules talked to the earth, navigated in space and to the moon and back, and exchanged critical data with mission control. How was this accomplished five decades ago? By the ingenuity and dedication of The Collins Radio Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This first chapter of the series tells the story of young Arthur Collins, and how he grew his company into a significant contributor to the American space program.

The film is about an Iowa-based company and the Iowans who worked there. The film was produced in Cedar Rapids, IA

Content Includes: Why the Collins Story is Worth Telling, Lessons Learned During the Making of, Fundraising for a Documentary, Writing the Story, Testing Communications for Space, Importance of Engineers, Message for Aspiring Engineers, Upcoming Documentary Project, and More.

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Learn More About The Collins Story

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Watch Full Documentary - Watch Here

Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association - Click Here

Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

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In this episode, I talk with Dillon Jacobson (Filmmaker) about a variety of subjects around movies, as well as his short film Large (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival)

Large Synopsis: After letting life pass by and accepting his life at face value, Lucas watches a motivational advertisement that inspires him to take control of his life.Dillon made Large for a course through the University of Iowa’s Cinematic Arts Program.

Content Includes: Dillon's Background, The Academia Side of Filmmaking, 1st Screenings with an Audience, Finding Ideal Audiences, Ari Aster Movies, Experiencing Horror Films as a Child, Getting Over Fear of Horror Movies, and Discussing his Short Film - Large.

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References Made

Large (Short Film) - Watch Here

CLD Films (YouTube Channel) - Click Here

Lucas Halverson (Actor in Large - Instagram) - Click Here

Paige Jacobson (Worked on Large - Instagram) - Click Here

Hozay Ruelas (Worked on Large - Instagram) - Click Here

Cinematic Heartland - A Filmmaking Podcast - Click Here

Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

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In this episode, I talk about Air, with my wife, Izola Ramalho.

Content Includes: Movie Release Dates, Tones & Vibes, Nike, The Shoe Business, NBA Regulations, Taking Risks, Actors Directing, Shoes, The Power of a Brand, The 80's, The Jordan's, Family Support, Belief, Inner Strength, What Makes True Success and more.

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Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

April 14th - 16th 2023

COME SEE ME AT IT! (Booth + Swag)

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References Made

Alex Convery (Writer of Air) Instagram - Click Here (Instagram)

Chris Messina (Actor - Plays David Falk)

The Last Dance: Trailer - Click Here

In this episode, I talk about John Wick: Chapter 4

Content Includes: John Wick (of course), Stunt Choreography, Cinematography, Best Action Sequences, Realism & Hyper Violence, The World of Wick, Memorable Moments, Where the World of Wick goes from here (*Spoilers*) and more.

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Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

April 14th - 16th 2023

COME SEE ME AT IT! (Booth + Swag)

CRIFF Website: Click Here

Prices: Adult Full Event - $35 (Preshow) $45 (After 04/13/23)

Student Full Event - $25 (Preshow) $35 (After 04/13/23)

Adult Single Session - $10 (Preshow) $12 (After 04/13/23)

Student Single Session - $8 (Preshow) $11 (After 04/13/23)

Student Cinema Sunday (Student Price) - $5 (Preshow) $8 (After 04/13/23)

References Made

A John Wick Action Scene, Step by Step: Click Here