Join us as we wrap up our interview with Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?
In the final part of our conversation, Brendan shares valuable advice for both aspiring and veteran animators... Thanks for listening!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
Join us as we continue our conversation with Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?
In this episode, Brendan dives into the history of animation and talks about the behind-the-scenes of Six Point Harness’ Oscar-winning animated short HAIR LOVE (2019)... Thanks for listening!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
Join us in welcoming Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness Studios, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?
We are thrilled to have him on the podcast to take a glimpse into the world of animation! In the first part of our conversation, Brendan talks about his first jobs and his pathway to success... Thanks for listening!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
In the second and final part of our conversation with renowned Casting Director Judy Bouley, she shares valuable advice for both actors and aspiring casting directors... Thanks for listening!
Buy Judy’s book CASTING GLANCES on Amazon or Barnes & Noble!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
Ever wondered how actors are chosen? As a Casting Director, Judy Bouley specializes in casting all over the world!
Judy has been an essential part of feature films such as CAST AWAY (2000), DON’T LOOK UP (2021), THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004), MASTER AND COMMANDER (2003), #RatedPGH LOVE & OTHER DRUGS (2010), and more... Thanks for listening!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
In the final part of our conversation with Don Wadsworth, he dives into teaching accents on set, the importance of the business side of the film industry, and how he has intertwined with the history of the Pittsburgh region film industry... Thanks for listening!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
What does it take to make a Pittsburgh accent? In Part 2, Don Wadsworth shares how to intricately perfect an accent and how he guides actors to success... Thanks for listening!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
What does it take to be a Voice Actor and Dialect Coach? What goes into making a character three dimensional through their voice? Meet Don Wadsworth and learn about his extraordinary career... Thanks for listening!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners.
Join us for the finale of our conversation with Kevin Smith! In Part 3, Kevin gives advice to any aspiring filmmaker and shares his love of comics... Thanks for listening!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners.
How is Kevin Smith connected to Pittsburgh!? He's was attached to the region even before filmed-in-the-Pittsburgh-region DOGMA (1999)! In Part 2, we dive into his roots in the 'burgh and also talk about how he pioneered the podcast industry... Thanks for listening!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners.
Season 2 starts with a bang! Renowned filmmaker Kevin Smith joins the SCREEN PERSPECTIVES team to share his pathway to success. In Part 1, Kevin dives into the beginning of his career... Thanks for listening!
Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.
Join us as we wrap up the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers, and founders of KEMB Productions! In this final part, Howard and Karen dive into their backgrounds in the sports industry and how it led to film. They also share valuable advice for any filmmaker looking to succeed in the industry! Thanks for listening!
Join us as we continue the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers and founders of KEMB Productions! Howard and Karen share their experiences with producing, writing, and working with actors in the film industry! They dive into productions like SWIMMING UPSTREAM (2004), SAHARA (2005), and Oscar-nominated RAY (2004). Thanks for listening!
Join us to begin the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers and founders of KEMB Productions! We start with Howard and Karen’s journey into the film industry and their experience filming the #RATEDPGH feature SUDDEN DEATH (1995)! Thanks for listening!
Join us to wrap up the conversation Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! In this episode, Kokayi talks about his experiences with notable directors from Clint Eastwood to Steven Spielberg! He also shares the details of his first job in the industry, and many milestones in his journey to success. Finally, he shares how he started his own company: Ampahvision, Inc.! Thanks for listening!
Join us to continue the conversation with Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! Kokayi delves into challenges and obstacles he faced in many of the productions he was part of, including MARS ATTACKS (1996), SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994), THE COLOR PURPLE (1985), and MYSTIC RIVER (2003). Join us to learn more about being a Location Manager and how to effectively work on any production! Thanks for listening!
Join us to meet Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! Learn what it means to be a Location Manager! Dive into the beginning of Kokayi’s career and highlight some of his Location Manager productions including THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994), WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP (1992), THE COLOR PURPLE (1985), GET SMART (2008), and STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (2015). Thanks for listening!
Make sure to check out "Make It Happen" by Kokayi Ampah, an educational video about being a Location Manager, on the Pittsburgh Film Office website at https://pghfilm.org/screen-perspectives-podcast/make-it-happen-by-kokayi-ampah/
Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Join us as we dive into how Jay transitioned from music into film, his song recommendations, advice for filmmakers in college, how to make a music video, and the importance of competition! Thanks for listening!
Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards.
Second Sight Band Members:
Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals
Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar
Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar
Gil Gagnon: Drums
Bill Fay: Bass
Jay Roewe: Keyboards
Join us as we continue our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Learn more about Jay’s experience as a producer and how being a musician has intertwined effectively with his career. He also tells us how his job has taken him across the world, plus how the industry has evolved! Thanks for listening!
Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards.
Second Sight Band Members:
Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals
Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar
Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar
Gil Gagnon: Drums
Bill Fay: Bass
Jay Roewe: Keyboards
Join us as we begin our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Learn about Jay’s journey to becoming Senior VP of Production at HBO. He dives into his love of music, his experiences as a producer, and working freelance! Thanks for listening!
Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards.
Second Sight Band Members:
Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals
Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar
Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar
Gil Gagnon: Drums
Bill Fay: Bass
Jay Roewe: Keyboards