This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Debi Wisch. She's a film and documentary producer, and the founder of Wischful Thinking Productions. We reached out to her after watching The Art of Making It, a superb new documentary she produced that explores the art world through the prism of emerging artists. Debi will address many aspects of filmmaking including suggestions to increase the odds a film is produced, and managing different personalities on a project. In addition to her professional activities, she is also an arts benefactor and has served on the boards of renown arts and cultural institutions throughout the United States. Be sure to tune in to hear Debi's approach to filmmaking and why arts and arts advocacy are so important.

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Debi Wisch. She's a film and documentary producer, and the founder of Wischful Thinking Productions. We reached out to her after watching The Art of Making It, a superb new documentary she produced that explores the art world through the prism of emerging artists. Debi will address many aspects of filmmaking including suggestions to increase the odds a film is produced, and managing different personalities on a project. In addition to her professional activities, she is also an arts benefactor and has served on the boards of renown arts and cultural institutions throughout the United States. Be sure to tune in to hear Debi's approach to filmmaking and why arts and arts advocacy are so important. 

Dana White joins us this week and next to talk about her experience as a writer, director, producer, editor, and actor. You'll hear how this award-winning artist finds opportunity in TV and Film, and why she's passionate about the Female Filmmakers Initiative. Anyone who has studied an art will enjoying hearing how Dana applied what she learned as a screenwriting MFA to many different aspects of TV and Film. 

This week on the podcast is our interview with stand-up comedian and actor, Steve Byrne.  He talks about what it was like starting out in comedy clubs in NYC, thinking of oneself as a brand, and the importance of networking and how it served as a catalyst for many of his successful projects over the years.  Steve's story of perseverance and being open to opportunity is relevant to everyone in the arts.

This week on the podcast is part 2 of an interview with filmmaker Anthony Ladesich. Anthony gives advice on how young filmmakers can get started; film and direct on a budget; maintaining a production schedule and budget, and much more.

This week on the podcast is part 1 of 2 of an interview with filmmaker Anthony Ladesich. Anthony gives advice on how young filmmakers can get started; film and direct on a budget; maintaining a production schedule and budget, and much more.

This week on the podcast is a 2-part interview with composer, publisher, and band leader, Allen Myers.  Allen's music has appeared in dozens of shows on major networks and streaming services, and he describes what composers should know when trying to get their compositions into music libraries and shows.  It's great information for those who have a desire to work in that industry, or who want to apply similar approaches in other areas of the arts.

To learn more about the people and topics mentioned in this episode see the show notes below.

This week on the podcast is a 2-part interview with composer, publisher, and band leader, Allen Myers.  Allen's music has appeared in dozens of shows on major networks and streaming services, and he describes what composers should know when trying to get their compositions into music libraries and shows.  It's great information for those who have a desire to work in that industry, or who want to apply similar approaches in other areas of the arts.

To learn more about the people and topics mentioned in this episode see the show notes below.

This episode features our interview with actor, talent manager and founder of TalentINK, Terrie Snell. Terrie has a wide array of experiences on stage and screen and her tips for succeeding in film and acting are relevant to all in the arts. In the interview Terrie addresses many issues including how she started TalentINK and what opportunities she sees for up and coming talent.

To learn more about the people and topics mentioned in this episode see the show notes below.