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Host Jonny Diaz is joined by filmmaker Casey Lock (Method Madness). Join them as they discuss, The Bikeriders, the latest film directed by Jeff Nichols. They analyze the film's themes of brotherhood, rebellion, and the American dream, while also sharing their personal takes on how the movie stacks up against other films in the genre. It's a candid and engaging conversation for both film buffs and casual viewers alike. This episode features actual recording from *Please note: This episode contains spoilers.

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Join host Jonny Diaz as he welcomes Producer, Brenda Blair. Brenda delves into her journey as a filmmaker, sharing insights from her previous pojects and the challenges she faced along the way. She highlights the importance on how her unique perspective shapes her creative process. Brenda also discusses her future ambitions about her newest venture as a  certified Pilates instructor for film crew members at her new Pilates Studio, Misfit Pilates. Check her out at https://www.misfitpilates.com/
IG - @bis4brenda, @misfitpilates805

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Ever wonder how sex and other intimate scenes are filmed for movies and TV? Is there a job designated to just choreographing that? How do you do that and where do you even begin? Join host Jonny Diaz as he invites Jennifer Yeuroukis, an Intimacy Coordinator for Film & TV, to explain and break down the intricacies of choreographing and filming these sensitive and unique scenes.

More info here:
 https://www.sagaftra.org/contracts-industry-resources/workplace-harassment-prevention/intimacy-coordinator-resources   -  SAG Aftra IC resources.  It's important to know that the SAG Aftra does NOT represent IC's and this is a very small list but it's a great place to start if you're interested on finding out more info.

Check out: https://www.sagaftra.org/standards-and-protocols-use-intimacy-coordinators-0      SAG Aftra standards and protocol page, each film/tv show is different so its best to call an Intimacy Coordinator and ask for advice on what your particular project needs.

Intimacy Book-  recommended by Jen.

IC pay scale... Even though ICs are not represented by SAG Aftra, they do follow the Stunt Coordinator pay chart as outlined by SAG Aftra     https://www.sagaftra.org/production-center/contract/818/rate-sheet/document

For more on Jen visit her youtube site where she documents and describe additional IC roles.   Visit Jen's websites:
https://intimacycoordinatorsworldwide.com/  & www.jensmovingpictures.com
Check out Jen's podcast

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Ever wonder what it takes to color a film or how to get paid for it? 
Host Jonny Diaz sits down with veteran Film Colorist, Mark Todd Osborne as he shares his years of experience coloring  such films as, It Follows, CAPOTE, Need for Speed,  Scrambled, Mountain Queen and more.
Mark delves into the intricacies of color grading, discussing the technical and artistic decisions that bring a director's vision to life on screen. He shares many life lessons that are bound to inspire and educate and motivate any film enthusiasts out there. This interview offers a rare glimpse into the world of film color grading and the pivotal role it plays in storytelling.

For more info on coloring visit:
https://mtocolor.com/
Mixinglight.com

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How do you find proper representation in the film industry? 
Join host, Jonny Diaz as he sits down with Andrew Toth of Above Below The Line Agency. Andrew created his own agency where he represents several positions and  crew members from each stage of production. For more info check out his site:
https://www.abovebelowtheline.com/

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Host Jonny Diaz welcomes Singer/Producer/Grouch Tiffany Topol as they talk about her new album "Sophomore Effort".
Labeled as Album of the year by Solo Picture Studios. We talk in length about what it took for Tiffany to create such a deeply profound and personal album.
Check out her album on Spotify or iTunes.

https://www.tiffanytopol.com/

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How does a film production office work? And what do they do?
Find out as host Jonny Diaz interviews his former boss Shauna Sanders and a former Production Coordinator.  Shauna worked on some incredible films such as, Iron Man, Vanilla Sky, The Hangover, Django Unchained, The Lego Movie, Hunger Games and many more.

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What does a 1st Assistant Director do on set?
Find out as host, Jonny Diaz interviews long time 1st A.D. Greg Guzik.

Greg has worked on major shows and films such as, Westworld, Me Myself & Irene, Fever Pitch, Zach Stone is Gonna be Famous, Beverly Hills Ninja, Dear Santa (Upcoming Bobby Farrelly / Jack Black film) and many more.

Tune in to find out what exactly a 1st A.D. does. 

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Bianca Gisselle (singer/songwriter/actress) sits down with host Jonny Diaz to discuss her creative process. 
Follow Bianca Gisselle on Youtube/Instagram / Spotify / iTunes: @BiancaGisselle 

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On this episode of The Solo Podcast, host Jonny Diaz interviews  Film & TV Coordinator Jesse Bontreger. We learn how he got his start in the film industry. And how he moved up from a Production Assistant to APC. What does an APC do? How did the film industry keep making movies during Covid? Let's ask Jesse! 

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