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Barbara Williams – Actor/Author/Activist (#74)

29

Feb

Q&A

Barbara Williams – Actor/Author/Activist (#74)

Barbara Williams is an actor and writer known for White House Down, Thief of Hearts, and City of Hope. Apart from that, Barbara wrote music, participated in many activism events, and is an author of The Hope in Leaving: A Memoir.In this conversation, Barbara shares her memory of playing Catherine…

Keturah Hamilton – Actress/Producer (#72)

30

Dec

By Konstantin Starodetskii

Q&A

Keturah Hamilton – Actress/Producer (#72)

Keturah Hamilton @keturahhamiltonfoundation is a Jamaican-born actress and model based in Los Angeles. Most recently, she appeared in an Amazon Original feature film, "Nanny."She starred in the comedy play "The Art of Dining" to rave reviews. Keturah has been featured in an international commercial for Gucci and high-profile print ads with…

28

Dec

By Rumena Dinevska

Creativity, Filmmaking Tips, Productivity

Scouting Locations in Macedonia (#71)

We recorded this episode while driving around Lake Ohrid in Macedonia. A magical place. There are so many possibilities to film in unique environments here.Rumena and I chat about our impressions of Ohrid Lake and what type of films you can film there. Plus a little sneak peek of Ohrid…

28

Dec

By Rumena Dinevska

Creativity, Filmmaking Tips, Productivity

German Film Museum (#70)

On our trip to Germany we visited the German Film Museum. We learned a lot of things about the beginnings of German cinema and the first equipment used to simulate moving pictures.In this episode, we share our thoughts about the museum and the experiences we had there.Rumena's Obsession: TravelingKonstantin's Obsession:…

17

Oct

By Rumena Dinevska

Creativity, Filmmaking Tips, Productivity, Self Care

Full Movies on Socials (#69)

The way we watch movies changes rapidly. We don't feel the same way about watching a movie the way we used to when we attended theaters much more often.In this episode, Konstantin Starodetskii and Rumena Dinevska share their thoughts on the recent release of the full movie Mean Girls on…

29

Sep

By Rumena Dinevska

Creativity, Filmmaking Tips, Productivity

Does Cinema Need Saving? (#68)

Does cinema need saving? Recently, prominent filmmakers have been bashing the comic book universe and the superhero movies that are being massively produced and watched by audiences around the world. In this episode, Konstantin Starodetskii and Rumena Dinevska share their opinions on this topic. Do superhero movies present danger to the…

22

Sep

By Rumena Dinevska

Creativity, Filmmaking Tips, Productivity

Future of Entertainment (#67)

The entertainment industry has been going through so many changes. With writers and actors on strike, the rise of AI technology, and the mass production of content, what does the future look like for this industry?In this episode, Konstantin Starodetskii and Rumena Dinevska discuss the current climate and all the…

15

Sep

By Rumena Dinevska

Creativity, Filmmaking Tips, Productivity, Self Care

Cinema Camera In Your Pocket (#66)

The Iphone has been constantly improving its technical specs, including its cameras, luring in filmmakers and photographers across the Globe to use it for their projects. Now, with the newly released Iphone 15 Pro Max, they’re basically giving us a cinema camera. With so many great additions, we’re excited to see…

01

Sep

By Rumena Dinevska

Creativity, Filmmaking Tips, Productivity, Self Care

Lessons Learned From Sets (#64)

Film sets are super fun, but they’re also a workplace with structure and rules. In order to have a pleasant shoot one must follow those rules and develop the special work ethic required within the film industry. Of course mistakes are often made, and nothing can ever be perfect! But…

20

Jul

By Rumena Dinevska

Creativity, Filmmaking Tips, Productivity, Q&A, Self Care

Jeremy Harris – Cinematographer (#58)

In today’s episode, Konstantin Starodetskii interviews his dear friend, cinematographer Jeremy Harris.Jeremy Harris was the Assistant to the Director of Photography on the feature film “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.” Harris worked with NYFA professor Tony Richmond on the film, which starred Alicia Silverstone, Tom Everett Scott,…