Our guest this week was filmmaker Joshua Caldwell. Joshua's latest film "Mending the Line" just premiered on Netflix in the #1 spot! Joshua began his feature filmmaking journey with a film he made for $6000. He talks about all of that and so much more! To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-Home . Enter your name and email address at the bottom right of the page to...

Our guest this week was Jimi Okubanjo. Jimi produced the documentary "Arise Firebird", which exposes the toxic work environments, at the corporate level, senior female leaders of color often face in the workplace through her own first-hand experience, as well as through the stories of a few other women. Here's the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcP1XnOWzW8 . To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at...

Our guest this week was the award-winning, Vermont-based independent filmmaker Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas .Michael recently signed a distribution agreement for his fourth feature film the comedy/horror "The Yorkie Werewolf." Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas is an award-winning Writer and Filmmaker with eclectic taste, and the co-founder of Vermont-based Fair Share Films. In addition to his current campy Horror/Comedy, "The Yorkie Werewolf", he is the Writer/Director of "The Sleepless" ("Best U.S....

Our guest week was award-winning filmmaker Deborah Richards. Deborah Richards recently completed her second feature film, the documentary "Shaken and Stirred. The Story of Flair Bartending " and her next film, a horror, "Scissor Mouth".Writer/director Deborah Richards has over 30 years experience as a creative visionary and storyteller, working with major brands such as EDC, Walmart, History Channel and Trufusion. She's a former bartending world champion, a four-time regional Emmy® winner,...

Our guest week was documentary filmmaker Karen Reese. Karen Reese is a documentary filmmaker who was contacted by the community of Tulsa to share their story of survival and rebuilding after the 1921 Massacre in her film, "Greenwood Ave. Project." To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-Home . Karen Reese is a filmmaker and sports enthusiast. Not only that but she...

Our guests this week were mother/daughter producing team Martina Webster and Dalea Faulkner. They recently released a Christmas film called "Hashtag Blessed". Martina Webster is a producer with passion for making "Movies with Meaning" and to bring more film industry into the Arizona White Mountains. She runs the Show Low Film Festival with her daughter Dalea. Some of Martina’s past projects include former Moody Blues frontman Justin Hayward's Music Video "The Wind of Heaven" and features...

The guest this week was Joanne Butcher and the guest host was Emily Smart. Joanne is a film business coach and consulting producer with over 180 films under her belt. With a wealth of experience in fundraising and distribution, Joanne has a proven track record of facilitating the sale of numerous feature films and participating in the distribution of 21 features. To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at...

Our guest this week was Robert Dumond, a Film Producer, Actor, and Marketing Specialist based in Newfoundland, Canada. Robert previously worked as a Content Acquisitions Manager for a You-Tube Movie Trailer Channel that had over 1.4 million subscribers and held the title of Vice President of Acquisitions for a Los Angeles based production company. His journey through the film industry has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a fervent dedication to helping others...

The guests this week were Howard and Mitzi Allen. Howard and Mitzi are film and life partners that are based in Antigua. They premiered their 5th feature film this year. Howard Allen and Mitzi Allen are the husband and wife team behind the award-winning production company HaMa in Antigua & Barbuda. They've 5 feature films, 4 TV series and with numerous documentaries. Their first feature film “The Sweet Mango” has been recognized as the first indigenous feature film for the Eastern...

Our guest this week is Catherine Herrera. Joanne talks to Catherine Herrera about how, as an Indigenous woman of mixed ancestry, she uses her documentary films as a way of bridge-building. Catherine Herrera creates impactful art that inspires dialogue and action by sharing unique stories with broad audiences. Coastal climate change is the focus of Catherine's current public art and documentary project Martins Beach, highlighting today's collaborative California Native Coastal Stewardship...

Our guest this week was R.S. Veira. Joanne talks to R.S. about he made the leap from Division I basketball to being a filmmaker. R.S. Veira, born Raphael Sylvester Veira, is an author, filmmaker, orator, and self-proclaimed dreamer. Veira, the son of Jamaican parents, was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and has been a storyteller for as long as he can remember. Featured on Yahoo! News, Veira co-founded Dream With Me Productions in 2018 where he brings films showcasing diverse voices to life. To...

The guests this week were Jian Hennings and Sophie Walcott. They first met in film school on Jian's short film turned feature "Back to Freeport," and Sophie was the editor. Since then, they have collaborated on film projects and commercials. They are not only partners in film but partners in life. Having completed his Film Production/Film Studies Degree in 2017, Jian Hennings spent the following two years developing screenplays for film and television while working as a camera operator,...

The guest this week was Isabel Dréan, a screenwriter who is making a living from her writing and will tell us how she did it! Isabel Dréan is a produced screenwriter who specializes in romcoms, holiday, and high-concept stories. With a placement in the Nicholl Fellowship with her first screenplay, Isabel first started by exploring themes of women's survival and overcoming the impossible. But during the pandemic gloom, she felt inspired to venture out of that genre and explore the...

The guest this week was Sound Engineer, Production Sound Mixer, Post-Production Sound Mixer/Editor Cedric Smart. Cedric has worked on TV commercials, various TV and films productions within the Caribbean and with crews from US, UK, Canada and Europe. Cedric Smart began his sound engineering career in 1991 as a studio assistant at the Engine Room recording studio. Within a year he became a studio engineer where he produced commercial recordings for radio and television, as well as tracked...

Our guest this week was Ian Harnarine. Ian is an award-filmmaker, with a short film Executive Produced by Spike Lee and Assistant Professor at NYU Tisch. If you haven't joined us for The Filmmaker's Life before, please register at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-HomeIan's short film "Doubles with Slight Pepper" was Executive Produced by Spike Lee and won a Canadian Genie for Best Short Film Drama, which is the equivalent to an Oscar. He's since produced a few...

Our guest this week was Sir Marco Robinson. Marco is an actor, best-selling author, and film producer, who has had TV shows and a film on Netflix and Channel 4. To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-Home . Sir Marco Robinson is the co-creator, producer and star of the movie “Legacy of Lies”, which debuted at #2 on Netflix USA. Marco has also created a Prime Time TV show...

Our guest this week was Tameka Citchen-Spruce. Tameka is an award-winning filmmaker, who also is an activist that champions the cause of equality, not only in terms of race and gender but also for those who are disabled. Tameka Citchen-Spruce formed her production company Be Influential Film to tell stories that feature unrepresented communities in an authentic, thought-provoking and engaging way. She won an award for her narrative short film "Justifiable...

Our guest this week was Linda Palmer. Linda Palmer, an award-winning independent writer/producer/director who has over 25 years in the industry. Linda formed her production company , Runaway Productions when she wrote, directed and produced a campaign of public service announcements for "Children of the Night," the non-profit organization which looks after teenage runaways on the streets of Los Angeles. Since then, she has produced numerous commercials, documentaries, series, and...

Our guest this week was Nicolás Rojas Castro. Nicolás is an award winning Chilean filmmaker. He has two features under his belt, one a narrative film "Distancia" (2015) and the other a documentary film "Sonar Rock City: Seattle" (2019), which looks at the evolution of music in the city since it became known for the Grunge movement. He's currently working on his third feature film "Tiempos Decentes". You can watch the film "Distancia" on Amazon Prime. To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming...

Our guest this week was Colin Bressler. Colin is a not only a Cinematographer but also a Writer/Director/Producer/ Director of several psychological horror films. To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/The-Filmmakers-Life-Home . Colin received the award for Best Achievement in Cinematography while he attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He worked his way up in the...

Our guest this week was Parris Z. Moore, a film and television producer with over 20 years of experience in the development, production, and distribution of media. He also produced a Sundance winning feature film. Parris Moore completed his MFA in Film Production in 2021, his MBA in Film, Media and Art Management in 2005, and his BA in Radio, Television and Film Studies at Temple University in 1992. He has held the position of Assignment Desk Editor for FOX News and produced the EMMY...

Our guest this week was Brandon Morson. Joanne talks to Detroit-native Brandon about his beginnings as a filmmaker in Michigan and how he got his films made and distributed on various platforms. The Detroit native, Brandon Morson has built a strong reputation as a film producer and director by breaking new talent in tv, film and web. After studying film at Western Michigan University, Brandon has gone on to win several film festivals including Best Picture and Best Director. Brandon...

Our guest this week was Kopal Goyal. Kopal is changing perspectives about women in India with her films while using her skills as a rock climber. On one of her first films, she belayed while filming athletes, even when monkeys attacked the camera setup. Host, Joanne Butcher, talks to her about the journey of combining her love of climbing with her love of storytelling! To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at...

The guest this week was Rahul Nath. Rahul is an actor, writer, director, choreographer, and dancer who has found success in both Bollywood and Hollywood. Rahul has acted in several national campaigns for major brands like State Farm Insurance and Intel, as well as shows  "Adam Ruins Everything", "I’m Sorry", "The Company You Keep" and the Steve Carell led all-star cast in Netflix’s "Space Force".  Rahul has appeared in the Bollywood movie "Happy Ending", the Punjabi movie "Faraar", and the...