Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents and exclusive interview with actor, writer and director Tom Koch of the Oscar qualifying short film "Olive" starring Lesley Ann Brandt. Tom, who won the YDA (Young Director Award) at Cannes Film Festival, talks about the inspiration of his film which was living with his girlfriend's grandmother who has dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The film showcases the family dynamic of loved ones and dementia with a twist that's very unexpected. Tom talks about the casting process, the production and much much more!
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Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents and exclusive interview with actor, writer and director Tom Koch of the Oscar qualifying short film "Olive" starring Lesley Ann Brandt. Tom, who won the YDA (Young Director Award) at Cannes Film Festival, talks about the inspiration of his film which was living with his girlfriend's grandmother who has dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The film showcases the family dynamic of loved ones and dementia with a twist that's very unexpected. Tom talks about the casting process, the production and much much more!
Ep 891: Animator Aaron Blaise from Brother Bear and Voice Actor Mela Lee (5/13/25)
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Ep 891: Animator Aaron Blaise from Brother Bear and Voice Actor Mela Lee (5/13/25)
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) brings to you another amazing show! We present exclusive interviews with 2025 Tribeca Festival (tribecafilm.com/) selected films' creators and actors! Our featured guest is an Oscar winning animator and director Aaron Blaise who produced and animated short film Snow Bear which was a part of Whoopi's Wonderful World of Animation at the Tribeca Festival. Aaron, who previously worked on such Disney iconic animated films such as Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and Aladdin, talks about bringing that Disney influence to his film, which is about a lonely polar bear who seeks friendship. Aaron also talks about his proudest work in Brother Bear, his appreciation of old school hand drawn animation, his thoughts on the classic Disney films being rebooted as live action and more! Don't miss it!
In addition, we present our final interviews from Awesome Con (www.awesomecon.com) with voice actor extraordinaire Mela Lee (Jade from Mortal Kombat 11) and filmmaker Ellice McCoy, filmmaker Brian Booker, actor Liz Christmas Taylor and composer and sound engineer Andrew Stainer from the Awesome Con Short Film Festival selected "Dark Horse."
BTB’s host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! In addition, Mike "The General" Zad, Mr. Cybersecurity Chris Magnan and a first time guest Susan "Trouble" Young join in for the fun as well! We talk about some of our favorite memes and funny caught in the act stories and more! Don't miss it!
Classic Cut: Ministry "Revenge" (from The Squirrely Years)
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Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents and exclusive interview with actor, writer and director Tom Koch of the Oscar qualifying short film "Olive" starring Lesley Ann Brandt. Tom, who won the YDA (Young Director Award) at Cannes Film Festival, talks about the inspiration of his film which was living with his girlfriend's grandmother who has dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The film showcases the family dynamic of loved ones and dementia with a twist that's very unexpected. Tom talks about the casting process, the production and much much more!
