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By BraveMaker MediaTV & Film
The BraveMaker Podcast episodes
- 216: Screenwriter Lauren Wells knows how to slay Dracula
Lauren Wells is a screenwriter who most recently wrote on FX's Emmy nominated television show What We Do in the Shadows. Prior to that, she worked in support staff roles on shows such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Happy!, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, and Angelyne, among others.
Over the past year, Lauren adapted Bram Stoker's Dracula as a twenty episode podcast series called MINA + LUCY'S GUIDE TO SLAYING DRACULA.
Produced by Gen Z Media, the series stars Bradley Whitford, RitchieCoster, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Anthony Atamaniuk, Suri Marrero, andGenna Du Quesnay. It is available everywhere you get your podcasts.Originally
from a horse farm in Central New York, Lauren studied improv and sketchcomedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre while finishing herM.F.A in Writing and Producing for Television at LIU Brooklyn. She has aB.A. in English from Hobart + William Smith Colleges, where she focusedon creative writing and poetry. Lauren's poetry has been featured in New York Quarterly, Everyday Genius, Burner Magazine, and The Legendary.Lauren resides in Los Angeles with her rescue dog, Mr. Feeny.
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Hosted and audio edited by: @tonygapastione
Produced by Amy Cohen
Social Media Managed by Kerri Alley
Intern Jessica Cohen
1 hr 2 min - 215: Director Oren Kaplan and Actor Kara Luiz can teach you a few things
Ever wondered what it's like to be married to an actor or director? Los Angeles based married couple Kara and Oren share their story on episode 215. They give a lot of practical tips for building relationships in the industry and talk about what NOT to do (we can never get enough of this) as an actor but also how to advocate for yourself on set.
FIND THEM on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/karaluiz/
https://www.instagram.com/okaplan/
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Hosted by: @tonygapastione
Produced by Amy Cohen
Edited by Barnell Amos of Speak Media Services
Social Media Managed by Kerri Alley
Intern Jessica Cohen
1 hr 3 min - 214: FROM LA to NYC to SF: Nick Musleh is an actor coaching actors
Nick Musleh (@nickymus) is the co-writer/creator of THE ROSY
CROSS series being developed in the UK. He is also producing a feature film LOVE LABOUR’S LOST, based on his short film that screened at our film fest in 2022 and he recently joined our team toteach acting classed every Tuesday through our BraveMaker Academy!More info here to take his classes in Redwood City: https://go.bravemaker.com/actingclass
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🔴 Watch LAST CHANCE CHARLENE our feature film.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/id1667663620 Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/umc.cmc.3kvowbp5uz308cwzkl9hihsjh
Hosted by: @tonygapastione
Produced by Amy Cohen
Edited by Barnell Amos of Speak Media Services
Social Media Managed by Kerri Alley
Intern Jessica Cohen
43 min - 213: Producer/Production Supervisor Beatriz Chahin got support from Andy Sandberg
Production Supervisor and Producer Beatriz “Bea” Chahin (@beezus218)!! She is known for her
work on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, KILLED IN ACTION, and SEE YOU NEXT CHRISTMAS (which Andy Sandberg wrote a letter of support for her fundraising campaign).🔴 Subscribe and watch LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/bravemakerorg
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🔴 Watch LAST CHANCE CHARLENE our feature film.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/id1667663620 Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/umc.cmc.3kvowbp5uz308cwzkl9hihsjh
Hosted by: @tonygapastione
Produced by Amy Cohen
Edited by Barnell Amos of Speak Media Services
Social Media Managed by Kerri Alley
Intern Jessica Cohen
46 min - 212: Theresa Donahoe is coming out...as a BORN AGAIN in Berkeley
Theresa is coming out of the closet...about her faith...in her one woman show. She does address politics, sexuality, and life in the Bay Area. A great example of braving your own way, giving yourself creative opportunities and writing things for yourself. ACTORS take note!
Follow her on her Instagram page.
https://theresadonahoe.com/
See her one woman show: BORN AGAIN IN BERKELEY:
Tickets available Tuesday, November 7th at the Marsh Theatre in Berkeley.
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🔴 Watch LAST CHANCE CHARLENE our feature film.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/id1667663620 Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/umc.cmc.3kvowbp5uz308cwzkl9hihsjh
Hosted by: @tonygapastione
Produced by Amy Cohen
Edited by Barnell Amos of Speak Media Services
Social Media Managed by Kerri Alley
Intern Jessica Cohen
46 min - 211: Tony Gapastione has 4 thoughts on COLLABORATION best practices
Screenwriter, Director, Actor and Founder of BraveMaker, Tony Gapastione (@tonygapastione) chats about his latest blog, “Best Practices for
Creative Collaborations!”To read it go here: https://bravemaker.com/4-qualities-of-a-great-collaborator/
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🔴 Watch LAST CHANCE CHARLENE our feature film.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/id1667663620 Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/umc.cmc.3kvowbp5uz308cwzkl9hihsjh
Hosted by: @tonygapastione
Produced by Amy Cohen
Edited by Barnell Amos of Speak Media Services
Social Media Managed by Kerri Alley
Intern Jessica Cohen
43 min - 210: Comedian and Musician LEAH KNAUER does a great Jennifer Coolidge impression
Comedian and musician Leah Knauer (@leahknauer) is the Gemini co-host of the popular spiritual-comedy "BASIC WITCHES" podcast, which was recorded in the haunted basement of The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. She has been a consultant on and helped develop over 100+ game shows and comedy shows for network television. She has performed at renowned comedy festivals such as SF SketchFest, Improv Fest Ireland in Dublin, Del Close Marathon in NYC, Red Rocks Comedy Festival in Utah, Las Vegas Comedy Festival, and more. Leah has over 70,000 followers on TikTok for her celebrity impressions. We can’t wait to chat with her and hope you can join us on our Facebook page or YouTube channel!! LINK IN BIO!!
Hosted by: @tonygapastione...#bravemaker #bravemakerliveshow #bravemakerpodcast #leahknauer #comedian #musician #actress #tiktok #celebrityimpressions #improv #filmmaking #podcast #director #producer #actor #writer #jennifercoolidge45 min - 209: Kevin Ung made his film WORK LIFE for his USC thesis project
Cambodian Director Kevin Ung (@kevinung.film)!!
His recent films have won festivals around the world, and his newfeature which he co-directed THE PHANTOM, will be released soon!He is the son of Cambodian genocide refugees, and his filmmaking subjects are often influenced by his family’s experience in Cambodia and America!
https://www.kevinung.film/
We discuss his short film: WORK LIFE.
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🔴 Watch LAST CHANCE CHARLENE our feature film.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/id1667663620 Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/umc.cmc.3kvowbp5uz308cwzkl9hihsjh
Hosted by: @tonygapastione
Produced by Amy Cohen
Edited by Barnell Amos of Speak Media Services
Social Media Managed by Kerri Alley
Intern Jessica Cohen
#film #filmmaking #director #BraveMaker #LosAngeles
47 min - 208: Director Nadine Crocker's 2nd feature film is Desperation Road
https://www.instagram.com/nadinecrocker/
Nadine is a friend of BraveMaker, a 2022 film fest alum. She
first appeared on our show when her film CONTINUE, screened at our Film Festival, and now she’s back with her second film DESPERATION ROAD, starring Garrett Hedlund and Mel Gibson, releasing October 6, 2023 in theaters and on VOD! Go see it this weekend..
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🔴 Watch LAST CHANCE CHARLENE our feature film.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/id1667663620 Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/umc.cmc.3kvowbp5uz308cwzkl9hihsjh
Hosted by: @tonygapastione
Produced by Amy Cohen
Edited by Barnell Amos of Speak Media Services
Social Media Managed by Kerri Alley
Intern Jessica Cohen
50 min - 207: Emmy Nominated Designer Salvador Perez
Salvador Perez’s work is very diverse. Most recently he was on Hocus Pocus 2 but he has designed for many TV series including CASTLE, VERONICA MARS, NEVER HAVE I EVER, THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS, and 6 Seasons of THE MINDY PROJECT where he was nominated for an Emmy for costume design. Salvador has also worked on movies PITCH PERFECT 1, 2 and 3, THINK LIKE A MAN 1 and 2, and MEN OF HONOR. Born and raised in Central California, Perez moved to Los Angeles to attend The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising to pursue a career in fashion design. Once other Costume Designers discovered his costume manufacturing talents, he began running the costume workrooms and assisting on films like TITANIC, THE FLINTSTONES, and BARB WIRE. Outside of film and TV, Salvador designed and developed the “Movie Legends Line” for the J. Peterman Catalogue, he designed a line of Jewelry for Bauble Bar, and designed a signature line of colorful coats for GILT.COM. He served as president of the Costume Designers Guild from 2013 – 2022.
http://www.salvadorperezdesign.com/
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🔴 Watch LAST CHANCE CHARLENE our feature film.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/id1667663620 Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/last-chance-charlene/umc.cmc.3kvowbp5uz308cwzkl9hihsjh
Hosted by: @tonygapastione
Produced by Amy Cohen
Edited by Barnell Amos of Speak Media Services
Social Media Managed by Kerri Alley
Intern Jessica Cohen
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About The BraveMaker Podcast
From the publisher's feed
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.
Find us on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Googleplay, Spotify and more.