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The BraveMaker Podcast
By BraveMaker MediaTV & Film
The BraveMaker Podcast episodes
- 233: The DO's and DON'Ts of speaking on FILM FEST PANELS
Ever wondered how to handle those awkward moments at a film fest talk back?
Tony Gapastione gives some tips on what TO DO and WHAT TO AVOID.
Read it here: https://bravemaker.com/film-fest-panels-dos-and-donts/
18 min - 236: Let's talk intimacy with Brooke M. Haney
This episode is an important listen for actors and filmmakers of all kinds.
Brooke M. Haney (they/she) is the creator of The Actor's Warm Down, editor of The Intimacy Coordinator's Guidebook: Specialties for Stage and Screen, and one of the first 50 intimacy coordinators recognized as qualified by SAG/AFTRA. They specialize in staging authentic representation of queer intimacy and work in TV/Film and Theater. Catch their work on CBS, Paramount+, Peacock, HBO, Amazon Prime and more. www.brookemhaney.com
44 min - 235: Giovannie Espirtu is an actor, director and P.G.A member
Giovannie Espiritu's identity is inherently political: A bisexual, once-undocumented immigrant Filipina mom who spent time in a Biblical doomsday cult as a teen. Her first short film, “Ultra-Feminist,” got an Honorable Mention at Outfest:Fusion, and her second film, “ALLY 3000,” won over 12 awards at film festivals mainly in scriptwriting and social justice. Her newest short doc film, “Legacy,” won the Hyundai Evolve Innovation Award is in the film festival circuit. It has exhibited at the OutMuseum, and will be showing in the New Americans Museum in San Diego. Most of her work has taken aim at dismantling the patriarchy, healing generational trauma, and exposing systems of bias with humor. Her IRL and reel life mantra is to “Break Hearts Wide Open and Create More Moments of Joy.” As an actor, she was once nominated alongside Academy Award nominees Alfre Woodard and Amy Irving for Best Supporting Actress, but she didn’t know what to do with that information other than put it on her business card.
Her primetime credits include a recurring role on Young Sheldon, ER (NBC), Bones (FOX), Gilmore Girls (ABC), and Trauma (NBC). She can be seen as the lead in the Amazon series, “Dyke Central,” which was featured in After Ellen, BuzzFeed, Bust Magazine and Curve Magazine as a top LGBTQ series to watch, Nancy on the Tubi Original “Titanic 666,” alongside AnnaLynneMcCord and will be on Season 4 of 911 Lone Star as Joni.In her spare time, she rock climbs and advocates for Domestic Violence Awareness/Prevention and LGBTQ equality. She has served on the Board of Directors for C.O.R.A. (a Bay Area domestic violence hotline and agency) and been awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the Senate and California Assembly for her community service. She was recognized as one of 23 "Most Influential Filipina Women in the World" in the Innovator & Thought Leader category by the Filipina Women's Network.She is a proud member of the Alliance of Women Directors and the Producer's Guild of America.47 min - 234: LaNisa Frederick is truly HASHTAG BOOKED
LaNisa Renee Frederick is an award-winning actor, writer, content creator & voiceover artist based in Los Angeles.
https://www.instagram.com/lanisafrederick/
The comedic powerhouse has exploded on the screen playing opposite Adam Samberg in BROOKLYN 99, YOUNG SHELDON, THE GOLDBERGS, and in the Emmy award-winning A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW.
Frederick honed her craft in Chicago, working and training at The Second City Chicago, performing on stages across the country including, Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, and Woolly Mammoth. She has also worked on stages in Europe and Southeast Asia receiving international acclaim.
LaNisa is the co-creator of Hashtag Booked. The groundbreaking Instagram sketch series which started in 2018 with co-creator Danielle Pinnock, examines the joys and heartaches of being an actress of color in the entertainment industry. Hashtag Booked’s content has reached millions of views and has received national acclaim from media outlets including Forbes, Essence Magazine, and CNN.
A commercial queen, Frederick has been in over 60 national commercials working alongside celebrities such as Kevin Hart, Queen Latifah, and Amy Poehler.
In addition, she is the voice behind the mic on several animations including Nickelodeon’s BABY SHARK, Netflix’s ADA TWIST, and Apple TV’s INTERUPTING CHICKEN. Her video game work includes LEAGUE OF LEGENDS, WALKING DEAD, and most notably voicing “Syd” in CALL OF DUTY-MODERN WARFARE.
As a writer LaNisa has become the true multi-hyphenate. She is a writer on a new Disney JR. animation and is in development for several shows. Including an adult animation that she co-created and a semi-biographical TV show chronicling her time raised in a doomsday cult.
Passionate about education, she has taught in both traditional and non-traditional education settings, curating arts-based programming for underserved student populations, including incarcerated students, recently-released youth, and students with severe cognitive disabilities.
Frederick’s training at the Steppenwolf Theatre exposed her to the guidance of industry powerhouses such as Amy Morton, Sheldon Patinkin, and K. Todd Freeman. She is moreover a proud graduate of Loyola University (Chicago, BA) and the University of Essex (UK, MA).
45 min - 232: Tiffani Marie is an academic turned filmmaker making music
Artelia Green's magnetic pull begins with its frontrunner, Tiffani Marie. As a recovering academic, Tiffani heals through music yet remains driven by her in-depth research on the harmful effects of toxic stress on Black communities and the redemptive power of ancestral love. As Tiffani Marie and the crew craft each song, they draw upon the ethos of language revitalization, cultural memory, and root work to offer listeners more than just a melody—to provide an apothecary, a network of healing modalities that nourishes the soul and promotes healing.
Birthed from a fusion of Frisco swagger, Arkansas's ancestral roots, and the enduring spirit of Yoruba culture, Artelia Green stands as a nexus toward critical thought and transformative action. The group stitches together the soulful strains of funk, soul, gospel and djembe, creating an immersive soundscape that transports listeners to another time and space. More than a musical experience, it's an invitation—a call to acknowledge the raw reality of Black suffering and, more importantly, its transcendence. With a repertoire that can light up a stage for anywhere from 30 minutes to an electrifying 2 hours, Artelia Green channels inspirations from legends like Parliament Funkadelic, Lauryn Hill, The Roots, and more. They narrate a timeless tale of love, healing, and transcendence.Artelia Green's latest album, "In No Particular Order," is a masterpiece that exemplifies their essence. The titular track "INPO" hails the legacy of hip-hop, while songs like "Harriet's Brim" explore the depths of oft overlooked history, and “Ghetto Children Funk" pays homage to the indomitable spirit of youth from the hood. With tracks like "Sugarman," they offer a discerning look at the music industry, and with songs like "Intuition" and "Yarrow Fades," they traverse the intricate landscapes of love, loss, and healing. A standout piece, "Cashmere," a tribute to Tiffani Marie’s daughter, encapsulates the whirlwind of emotions surrounding the genesis of new life.She is a university professor, mother, and also filmmaker as she produced "The Children Could Fly": A documentary I produced featuring music from Artelia Green & the Bandanas. It offers an in-depth look into my research and its impact on youth and communities.🔴 Subscribe and watch LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/bravemakerorg
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.Hosted by: @tonygapastione
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..#bravemaker #bravemakerliveshow #bravemakerpodcast #filmmaking36 min - 231: Matthew S. Robinson writes/directs (and line produces) horror
Filmmaker/playwright Matthew S. Robinson is a graduate of Pepperdine University.
Matthew has directed, written and produced several award winning theatre productions and films both horror AND romantic comedies.
Most recently he directed the soon to be released horror feature film “A Killer High School Reunion” as well as the dark romantic comedy “Dog Daze.” He also wrote and directed the award winning short film “Bloody, Bloody Coda.”
https://www.instagram.com/robinsonishyde_/
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..#bravemaker #bravemakerliveshow #bravemakerpodcast #filmmaking49 min - 230: Best practices on set & SUBMITTING TO FILM FESTS
Tony Gapastione
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Belgica Rodriguez talk about making movies as actors turned producers and some of the important ins and outs of submitting to film festivals.
The BraveMaker Film Fest happens every July in Redwood City, California.
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1 hr 1 min - 229: Scott Wickman writes/produces film and is a Sundance winner
BraveMaker Podcast #229
https://www.instagram.com/monsterwriter/https://www.instagram.com/monsterwriter/Producer and writer Scott Wickman (@monsterwriter)!! He got his first film job in 2004, and has been rocketing along ever since. Scott has worked on music videos, documentaries, commercials, feature films, and any other type you can think of from the super indie to the larger than life. He enjoys talking too much.https://scott-wickman.com/.
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44 min - 228: Sam Bempong inspires CHANGE through the East Bay Film Collective
Sam Bempong
CEO, Mindful MediaCo-Lead Organizer, East Bay Film CollectiveSam Bempong is a trained creative, producer, and community organizer, with a degree fromNYU's Tisch School of the Arts. After years working in the field she found herself frustrated with the amount of dynamic and forceful content that failed to fully step into its own power. In an effort to fill this gap she founded Mindful Media - a company that helps artists and productions explore the intersection of storytelling and community organizing. Sam's belief in the power of stories to inspire social change drives her to work passionately towards creating positive impact in her community and beyond.https://www.instagram.com/sambempong/Currently she is also working as one of the lead organizers for the East Bay Film Collective -a collaborative project led by The Center for Cultural Power, WKB Productions, and Live Free USA. The goal of the project is to uplift the Bay Area's cultural economy and generate jobs by attracting film and TV productions to Oakland and the surrounding area.Watch this on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/lvmkrMxU5d4?si=XenluRANgh1hI-9r
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Hosted by: @tonygapastione @mspriscillalam
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..#bravemaker #bravemakerliveshow #bravemakerpodcast #filmmaking44 min - 227: Anthony Frazier knows how to book gigs
Anthony Frazier is a visual effects artist, a cinematographer and photographer with over a decade of experience in storytelling, content creation, and organizing shoots for top-tier brands!!
https://www.instagram.com/seeingtony/
Watch this on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/jkWBa9tf17g?si=yPI_BbcyXZJpOguU
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Hosted by: @tonygapastione @mspriscillalam
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About The BraveMaker Podcast
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Stories, scripts and conversations with creators.
This is a podcast WITH AND FOR filmmakers, writers, actors and brave makers of all kinds.
You'll hear from directors, actors and makers of all kinds and get back stories behind why and how brave movers and shakers create culture shaping work.
It's all about the brave stories behind brave making.
Hosted by filmmaker/actor Tony Gapastione with featured co-hosts and correspondents.
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