The Eric Norcross Podcast

By Eric Norcross

Award-winning filmmaker Eric Norcross has discussions on living a productive life as an artist. Whether you're a writer, filmmaker, or mixed-media artist, the stories on here are a valuable resource.... more

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January 04, 2021 31. Navigating Complicated Family Dynamics - with MELISSA BROWN
MELISSA BROWN is an educator, excellent mother... and my big sister! Many artists come from complicated, often toxic family dynamics, and Melissa and I have developed a knack for talking out some of our experiences growing up with ongoing toxicity between us and other family members.
Pertinent Links:
Kurt's ETSY Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VanityHouseDesignsCo
Pulse Cafe: https://www.pulsecafe.com/our-story
The Desolation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island,_Maine
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About this podcast:
Eric Norcross is the creator and host of The Eric Norcross Podcast. He is a filmmaker, writer, and mixed-media artist with an interest in community building, education, and creative careers.
If you're interested in bringing your story to the podcast, please contact Eric via his website (link below).
Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross
Eric's official website: http://www.EricNorcross.com Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact
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Copyright © 2021 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved
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January 01, 2021 30. Not Having An Idea IS An Idea - with MIKE RADER
MIKE RADER is a mixed-media artist and filmmaker. Mike and Eric met in 2012 at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival and have kept in touch since. In this episode, we unpack some of Mike's work, including his films: MAN VS. ULTRAMAN and FRASS, and his current exhibit: PROSTHESIS (available to see online at The Brownstone Art Gallery). Eric views this episode as A Masterclass In Outside-The-Box Thinking/Creation.
Visit Mike's website at: https://www.mikeraderstudio.com
Connect with Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeraderstudio/
The Brownstone Art Gallery: https://www.thebrownstoneart.com/
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About this podcast:
Eric Norcross is the creator and host of The Eric Norcross Podcast. He is a filmmaker, writer, and mixed-media artist with an interest in community building, education, and creative careers. If you're interested in bringing your story to the podcast, please contact Eric via his website (link below).
Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross
Eric's official website: http://www.EricNorcross.com
Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact
Copyright © 2021 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved

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1h 59min
December 28, 2020 29. There Is No Substitute For A Well-Informed Citizen - with IRWIN GRATZ
Irwin Gratz is an award-winning journalist, Morning Edition Producer & Host for Maine Public Radio, former president of the Society of Professional Journalists, former chairman of the Maine Association of Broadcasters, and holds a Masters in Journalism from NYU. In this final episode for 2020, Irwin and Eric discuss the importance of journalism in today's world. On the subject of people going to only one or two different outlets for their news, Irwin says, "You really should sample other sources [of news]. That's part of being a well-informed citizen."
Pertinent links:
2019 Sigma Delta Chi Awards (examples of stellar journalism) - https://www.spj.org/sdxa19.asp
Irwin on MPR (with links to his work) - https://www.mainepublic.org/people/irwin-gratz
Mentioned content:
Deep Dive Coronavirus Irwin Gratz with Charles Wheelan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPcJQC4Fc0
Announcing the 2019 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners • Society of Professional Journalists - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IKRzh63Q40
Headlines mentioned or used in research for this piece include:
"Pete Buttigieg is right. Airports are romantic" by Lisa Bonos, Washington Post. December 16, 2020.
"How Effective Is the Mask You're Waring? You May Know Soon" - NYTimes.com
"Pandemic 'Not Over Yet,' Officials Stress, as U.S. Vaccinations Being - NYTimes.com
"Congress closes in on a $900 billion Covid relief deal as Americans await aid" - CNBC
"How will you know it's your turn for the vaccine? It's unclear." - Portland Press Herald
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About this podcast:
Eric Norcross is the creator and host of The Eric Norcross Podcast (aka Eric's CineLife Podcast) He is a filmmaker, writer, and mixed-media artist with an interest in community building, education, and creative careers. If you're interested in bringing your story to the podcast, please contact Eric via his website (link below).
Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross
Eric's official website: http://www.EricNorcross.com
Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact
Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved
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1h 4min
December 21, 2020 28. There's A Lottery Ticket Component To Success - with J. HORTON
J. Horton is a filmmaker with an active and growing presence on YouTube. He has produced narrative and documentary films and has a popular YouTube Channel geared towards indie filmmakers who want to know the nitty gritty details of getting through the business-side of filmmaking. In this episode Eric and Jason trade some of their war stories.
J. Horton's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvatwf1ox5n_szo8snLNnw?sub_confirmation=1
J. Horton on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1862032/
J. Horton's short film, "The Espressocist": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkwToamMYIg
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About this podcast:
Eric Norcross is the creator and host of The Eric Norcross Podcast (aka Eric's CineLife Podcast) He is a filmmaker, writer, and mixed-media artist with an interest in community building, education, and creative careers. If you're interested in bringing your story to the podcast, please contact Eric via his website (link below).
Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross
Eric's official website: http://www.EricNorcross.com
Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact
Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved
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43min
December 14, 2020 27. Don't Trust Anyone Who Hasn't Had Their Asses Handed To Them - with LIS LOCASCIO
Lis LoCascio is an actor, martial artist, and motivator. In this episode, Lis and Eric discuss life in the arts: the loneliness, doubts, family and friendship struggles, and of course the importance of why we do it. Lis says, "You really have to save yourself; And sometimes doing things that are going to liberate your soul and your freedom is what's going to save your health."
Learn about Lis and her Journey at: https://www.lislocascio.com
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Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross
And learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com
How I safely produced a film during the pandemic: https://www.ericnorcross.com/post/film-production-covid19-covid19-film-filmmaking-indie-film-safety-filmmaker-independent-art
Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact
Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved
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1h 36min
December 11, 2020 26. 13 Things Mentally Strong Artists Don't Do with AMY MORIN
Amy Morin is the author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do" and host of the popular podcast 'Mentally Strong People'. In this episode, Amy and Eric discuss the importance of developing and strengthening emotional intelligence as an asset for the art life.
Learn more about Amy at her official website: https://amymorinlcsw.com
Check out her books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8151916.Amy_Morin
Amy's podcast can be found on most podcast apps: https://amymorinlcsw.com/mentally-strong-people-podcast/
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Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross
And learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com
How I safely produced a film during the pandemic: https://www.ericnorcross.com/post/film-production-covid19-covid19-film-filmmaking-indie-film-safety-filmmaker-independent-art
Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact
Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved
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46min
December 02, 2020 25. Self-Promotion & Advertising for the Independent Artist with JAN MAJOR
Jan and Eric discuss advertising, promotion, marketing, and merchandising (and the differences between them) and some of the promotional and advertising strategies independent artists can start off with. Some tips obtained from YouTuber J. Horton (and verified as useful by Eric's own experiences as an indie filmmaker). Please subscribe to Horton's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvatwf1ox5n_szo8snLNnw?sub_confirmation=1
Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross
And learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com
How I safely produced a film during the pandemic: https://www.ericnorcross.com/post/film-production-covid19-covid19-film-filmmaking-indie-film-safety-filmmaker-independent-art
Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact
Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved
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42min
November 30, 2020 24. Post-Thanksgiving Ramble and My Response to Amy Coney Barrett
My post-Thanksgiving ramble and last check-in for November 2020. I also take the time to stick it to Amy Coney Barrett, the zealot of the Supreme Court.
Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross
And learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com
How I safely produced a film during the pandemic: https://www.ericnorcross.com/post/film-production-covid19-covid19-film-filmmaking-indie-film-safety-filmmaker-independent-art
Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact
Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved
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16min
November 24, 2020 23. Pre-Thanksgiving Ramble (Low-Stakes Episode)
Not much to see here, though found out, while on the air, that the Biden transition has officially begun!
Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross
And learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com
How I safely produced a film during the pandemic: https://www.ericnorcross.com/post/film-production-covid19-covid19-film-filmmaking-indie-film-safety-filmmaker-independent-art
Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact
Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved
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35min
November 20, 2020 22. Hang In There, We're Almost Through This - with JAN MAJOR
Jan and Eric discuss the current proceedings: Trump's attempt at a coup, rising virus numbers, NY's second lockdown, the holiday season, and dwindling financial stability at a national scale. If all of this is on your mind and you're worried, you are not alone. But it's going to be okay. We want to hear from you. Connect at: http://www.EricNorcross.com - Additionally, in this episode Eric lays into the Maine education system.
Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcross
And learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com
How I safely produced a film during the pandemic: https://www.ericnorcross.com/post/film-production-covid19-covid19-film-filmmaking-indie-film-safety-filmmaker-independent-art
Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact
Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved
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50min

FAQs about The Eric Norcross Podcast:

How many episodes does The Eric Norcross Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.