Unscripted Narrative

Discussion PanelThis discussion panel includes editor/ director Brett Hedlund, producer/ director/ writer Peter Winther, actor/writer director Peter Facinelli, composer Sacha Chaban and colorist Michael Mintz.

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About Michael DavisMichael Davis was born on August 1, 1961 in Rockville, Maryland, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Eight Days a Week (1997), Shoot 'Em Up (2007) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991).

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About Jonesy Jonesy is an actor comedian known for roles on Gotham, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and the Letterman Show. He's performed comedy on both coasts and his stand-up comedy style is a blend of autobiographical stories and 21st century cultural critiques delivered with East Coast attitude. Jonesy has participated in the New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival and Laugh Riots.

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About Sacha ChabanSacha Chaban is a French composer, orchestrator and conductor based in Los Angeles, California. Chaban graduated from the Conservatory of Bordeaux and from UCLA in California, he started playing piano at the age of 4, and wrote his first symphony work at the age of 22. After his success in Classical Music, which brought close to 30,000 spectators during his Symphonic Compositions' World Premieres in Europe, he moved to Los Angeles, in order to work in the film industry.

Sacha composed around a hundred instrumental, electroacoustic, cinematographic, TV and commercial works throughout the World including Breaking and Exiting & Girls With Balls,100 episodes of the famous French-Canadian TV show Bienvenue Chez Nous, commercial campaigns directed by some of the finest directors including Julien Seri (Yamakasi, Night Fare), Olivier Megaton (Taken 2, Transporter 3), Pit of Comar (Catwoman) and Jean Claude Thibaut.

He also orchestrated for productions such as the 4 times Oscar nominated film Get Out, the Oscar nominated Marvel’s, Guardians Of The Galaxy 2, Steven Spielberg ’s,The Whispers, ABC's Castle, Pierce Brosnan’s I.T., NBC's Timeless, CBS’s S.W.A.T. and Lionsgate's The Spy Who Dumped Me

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On our latest podcast we chat with long time cinema photographer and direction of photography Tony Richmond about his lengthy career in the movie industry. 

About Tony RichmondAnthony B. Richmond was born on July 7, 1942 in London, England as Anthony Barry Richmond. He is known for his work on Don't Look Now (1973), Candyman (1992) and Legally Blonde (2001). He was previously married to Jaclyn Smith.

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About Hall OzsanHal Ozsan (b. Halil Ozsan) was born in Northern Cyprus and raised in the United Kingdom in the East London suburb of Havering. He was educated at Brentwood School, Essex. His first major recognition came for his role as Todd Carr (the on the final two seasons (2001-2003) of Dawson's Creek (1998) Following "The Creek", Ozsan appeared regularly as the playboy fallen angel, Azazel in ABCF's Fallen (2007), and as Cassidy, the double-dealing long lost brother of Kyle Traeger in the final season of Kyle Xy (2009) and as Miles Canon in 90210 (2008) Other notable television performances include a leading role as Joey DiMarco in CBS' critically acclaimed television movie remake of Helter Skelter (2004). Ozsan's first film appearance came playing opposite Al Pacino in a supporting role in S1m0ne (2002). Between 2006-2008, Ozsan took a virtual hiatus from acting to serve full-time, as singer-songwriter for LA based Rock 'n' Roll band, Poets and Pornstars, Signed to an independent record label, they received national radio airplay, a North American tour and prestigious opening slots for Bon Jovi; the re-formed Alice in Chains; Muse and others. Songs written by Ozsan have been featured films and television shows (So You Think You Can Dance, Californication, Little Athens, Undead or Alive.) He currently lives in Hollywood, California.

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In our discussion with Buck, we talk about his 7 Grammys, what it means to be an engineer and how he honed his craft.About BuckBuck is a multi-Grammy award winning mixer based in Los Angeles.  He got his start in one of the world’s top recording and mixing facilities where he worked on all types of audio production and gained extensive experience doing Music mixing, Post production mixing and  

Live mixing for events. His goal is to understand and duplicate what the artist is trying to communicate and then do everything possible to enhance that communication so that it will have the greatest emotional impact on the audience. He strives to create an environment free from distraction in which the artist is confident and comfortable to create. His job is to take care of all the technical aspects so the artist is free to create.

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About Ryan Ryan Churchill is an actor and writer, known for The 60 Yard Line (2017), Choke.Kick.Girl: The Series (2010) and The Mentalist (2008). 

In our conversation with Ryan we talk about the making of his film The 60 Yard Line, the challenges of working in the film industry, fatherhood and much more. 

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About David

David Armstrong is a DGA member and a film industry veteran, rising through the camera ranks to become a cinematographer. He served as Director of Photography for director James Wan and producer Mark Burg on the SAW film franchise (SAW I-VI), one of the key team members to create the Guinness Book of World Records' highest-grossing horror film franchise in history.

Armstrong's latest feature THE ASSASSIN'S CODE, starring Peter Stormare (FARGO, JOHN WICK 2) and Justin Chatwin (WAR OF THE WORLDS, SHAMELESS), had its world premiere to sold-out crowds (with a third screening added due to demand), at the 42nd annual Cleveland Film Festival in April 2018; and was released theatrically and on VOD in May 2018.

Armstrong's 2013 directorial debut PAWN starred Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Common, Stephen Lang, Michael Chiklis, Nikki Reed and Martin Csokas.

David's inclusive approach to directing encompasses not only visuals and story but also a unique insight into psychology and relationships, with a passion for delving behind a character's public "mask" to unearth their deepest wounds and the essence of their humanity.

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About David David Armstrong is a DGA member and a film industry veteran, rising through the camera ranks to become a cinematographer. He served as Director of Photography for director James Wan and producer Mark Burg on the SAW film franchise (SAW I-VI), one of the key team members to create the Guinness Book of World Records' highest-grossing horror film franchise in history.

Armstrong's latest feature THE ASSASSIN'S CODE, starring Peter Stormare (FARGO, JOHN WICK 2) and Justin Chatwin (WAR OF THE WORLDS, SHAMELESS), had its world premiere to sold-out crowds (with a third screening added due to demand), at the 42nd annual Cleveland Film Festival in April 2018; and was released theatrically and on VOD in May 2018.

Armstrong's 2013 directorial debut PAWN starred Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Common, Stephen Lang, Michael Chiklis, Nikki Reed and Martin Csokas.

David's inclusive approach to directing encompasses not only visuals and story but also a unique insight into psychology and relationships, with a passion for delving behind a character's public "mask" to unearth their deepest wounds and the essence of their humanity.

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