Season 2 Episode 13 | 213 Special Guest: Ramon Pesante Website/Information: https://linktr.ee/Ramon_Pesante Episode Description: On this episode of Just Words Nobody we dive into the enchanting world of indie filmmaking and the power of storytelling with our special guest, Ramon Pesante. Ramon, a talented director, and writer, is making waves in the film festivals with his debut full-length feature film, "Playing Sam." This heartfelt film delves into themes of love, identity, and self-discovery as it follows the journey of Samantha, a modern Latina actress, who embarks on a quest to rediscover her essence after her ex-boyfriend's acting career takes off. What makes "Playing Sam" even more remarkable is that it draws inspiration from Ramon's personal experiences and his mother's journey. Growing up, Ramon watched his mother, an afro-Latina woman, pursue her dreams of acting in the 80s, facing countless challenges along the way. These experiences left an indelible mark on Ramon's creative spirit, infusing his storytelling with authenticity and depth. We unravel the layers of "Playing Sam" and explore the nuances of filmmaking, representation, and the Latin/a/o/x experience in the entertainment industry. Ramon shares his insights into the creative process, the challenges he encountered, and the profound impact of his mother's journey on his artistic vision. This episode is a compelling conversation that not only sheds light on the making of "Playing Sam" but also delves into the broader issues of diversity, resilience, and the power of storytelling to inspire shift. Discover the soul behind the camera as we explore the world of "Playing Sam" with Ramon Pesante, an emerging writer, producer and director in indie filmmaking. __________________________TABLE OF CONTENTS_______________________ 00:00 00:05:01 Guest Intro 00:06:33 Make me feel Like I'm Not Latino Enough 00:08:14 Playing Sam 00:08:46 Filming in 2020 00:09:10 Dogecoin and self-financing 00:10:21 Filming style 00:13:23 Child Actor 00:13:43 Type casted for NY Undercover 00:14:23 Dick Wolf writing style 00:16:45 Understanding the industry casting side of things 00:20:10 Audition for specific roles 00:20:58 Which spanish accent do you want? 00:22:24 Ask Denzel to do an African Accent 00:23:19 Finding a space to just BE 00:25:08 Mom is feature in the film 00:26:01 Afro-Latina actress in the 80's 00:27:38 Make a film for the 1st people that are going to see it 00:29:22 Mike Diaz / Jamie Fernandez Cameo in film 00:31:19 Organic chemistry 00:32:40 Putting people on 00:33:40 Latino's in space 00:36:01 Ramon in a Michael Keaton Film 00:36:53 My mom is after Batman 00:38:24 The refrigerator 00:41:10 B rated films 00:44:12 Latina roles in the 80's 00:46:09 NY artist 00:46:55 Make it to Make it 00:48:14 Do you have a Genre we can make money on? 00:51:58 Writers’ Strike 00:52:40 Gen Z dictates next 00:54:17 “What else you got?” 00:55:52 Diversity in film 00:57:27 Rallying behind big budget films 01:00:25 Black film festival supporting Latino film 01:06:22 Blueprint to make movie 01:08:29 The skits within “Playing Sam” 01:09:10 Latino content creators 01:10:16 Last Call for Words Record date: 08.30.23 LINK IN BIO ON MOST PODCAST APPS STREAM VIDEO ON @spotify | @youtube Guest Social | IG @ramon_pesante Host Social | IG @ron.kain | @dre.drizzo | @just.ladyh