Set Stories Podcast

Adjusting from doing theatre in New York to working in TV and film in LA was tough. But for Jillian, she knows that if you put the hard work and dedicate yourself to your passion, then you can make it. In this episode we talk about how she got into stunt work, and how that made her be more confident working as an actor. She also shares some funny audition experiences and what it was like working on the new Disney+ show, Limbo. 

IT'S THE EPISODE YOU ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!! Jonathan is back and as always he's got the best stories to share. Its always a better time when the team is back together. So we hope you like this episode where we talk toxic sets where the director is yelling at you for no reason, and when half the crew drops out, and what its like to stand up for your department when you're being disrespected. We had a blast doing this episode, hope you enjoy it! 

This week we got first AC and DP Nichole on the show! We sit down and talk about being chased by the cops, dealing with technical difficulties, and working with first time directors that have no idea what they're doing. And just how important collaboration can be while making movies. What is our least favorite thing to hear from directors? Tune in to find out! 

Also, check out her awesome website: https://www.nicruiz.com/

Makeup artist, special FX, and hair extraordinaire Dre joins us this week! Is honesty the best policy when it comes to working with over-the-top actors? Listen to her story to find out what happens. And.....lets just say that Will Smith wasn't the only one giving out slaps on Oscar night. My oh my! The things we go through do to what we love. 

Actress, Writer, and Producer Jennifer joins us on this very special Halloween episode of set stories. She shares what its really like being an Asian and a woman in this industry and how hard you have to work just to be taken seriously. She also shares a haunting experience while producing her first feature that she also wrote in a haunted location. And trust us, her stories are wild! You do not want to miss this one. Happy Halloween everyone!!!

Stephen started making short films on a camcorder at a very young age with his friends in Arizona. He shares some of his insight and knowledge of filmmaking and what its like working as a assistant production coordinator on the show P-Valley, as well as working on other shows like Grey's Anatomy and 9-1-1: Lone Star. 

Season 5 and we are back baby!!! This season we are definitely starting with a bang and an old friend, David joins us again to talk more set stories. We discuss what its like working with celebrities, reality TV shows, and his amazing short film Unholy Moly! 

Make sure you check out his deliciously disturbing short film right here! https://vimeo.com/ondemand/unholymole#collections

Seeing Jurassic Park changed Morris' world and from that moment on he wanted to make movies. He wanted to be a part of making that magic happen. In this season finale episode we talk about his first set experience, being on an unexpected 'porn' set, directing for the first time, working on a set where you have no idea what you're doing, and the importance of learning from them all. We also talk about what it was like filming his newest short, Blood Bank that is killing it in the film festival circuit! 

Being a lover of the horror and comedy genre of films, Joe talks about what it was like making his very first feature for about $100,000 while being the writer, producer, director and an actor. He also shares a funny sound story. Just wait till you 'hear' what happened. He also has some amazing and inspirational advice to all filmmakers and storytellers. Check out his film Hell House LLC on Amazon Prime! https://www.amazon.com/Hell-House-Kristin-Michelle-Taylor/dp/B07X3NDRZ7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=258B8IK9UG6Z8&keywords=hell+house+llc&qid=1640286820&s=instant-video&sprefix=hell+house+%2Cinstant-video%2C508&sr=1-1

And if you have Paramount + go watch Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity.