The AFC Indie Filmmaking Podcast: Recent Episodes

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From the current center of the filmmaking universe, Atlanta, Georgia, producer and screenwriter Chuck Thomas interviews film industry professionals, screenwriters, directors, actors, producers and more. Learn how to make your own projects, navigate set protocols, gain distribution, and much more in this series that's been running weekly since 2014!

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Chuck wraps up season 2 by looking back at the last three years and chats about potential changes coming in season 3!

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Loyd and Brittany Bateman chat about their film Crimson Cove, the world of surfing, shooting a psychological thriller on a microbudget, and their Atlanta premiere at the Tara Theatre on January 8th!

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Jody Thompson (High Cotton, Still Today) and Randy McDowell (Siren, I Can Only Imagine) chat about their new film Down River, getting lucky with location scouting, figuring out how to attract audiences in the digital age, and more!

Make sure to catch Down River on VOD December 9th!

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Mandy Kay Marketing Founder & CEO Mandy Rodgers chats about the importance of marketing, how filmmakers can market themselves in a changing world, and more!

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Madison Hatfield (Courtney Gets Possessed, Jenna Gets An Abortion) chats about her new film I Could Dom, the world of verticals, and more!

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Guilford Adams hops on the show to chat about the world of clowning, how killer clowns have affected the industry, and his new documentary "American Clown," out now on VOD!

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Oz Perkins returns to talk about the audience's reaction to The Monkey, how he builds tone throughout his films, and tells us about his new film Keeper, out in theaters November 14th!

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Chuck and Dustin chat with The Boondock Saints writer & director Troy Duffy about making the film, his career since part 2, the Quentin Tarantino comparisons, and his new book "The Boondock Saints, Vol 1: Blood Origin," out now everywhere books are sold!

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Writer/director Macon Blair chats about making The Toxic Avenger remake, honoring the original film, how he got Peter Dinklage involved, and more!

The physical release of The Toxic Avenger launches TOMORROW, 10/28, so go get your Blu-Rays and 4Ks!

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Vindication Swim's Elliott Hasler chats about the real-life inspiration behind the film, shooting out in the ocean, how things fell into place for the team, and more!

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Michael Hahn and Dan Rosenfelt from Electric Owl Studios chat about opening the studio, how they help indie productions, why they wanted to make it a green studio, and more!

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Afolabi Oyeneyin (Afo) chats about moving to Atlanta, mental health, and starring in The Therapy Test, a new thriller out now on Peacock and Tubi!

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Brent Lambert Zaffino returns to the show to chat about the 2025 Peaberry Film Festival, why it changed from the Etowah Film Festival, the great David Lynch inspired film block, and more!

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"Mad Hot Sweat" writer/director/actor Zae Jordan chats about writing comedy, parodying R&B stars, and what we can expect in the feature version!

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Deontae Trundle, Kevin Taylor, and Aaron Goodson from feature film "Don't" discuss the heavy themes of the film, the camaraderie of the cast, and taking the movie on the road!

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Chuck discusses watching Gilmore Girls and gives an update on his ADHD journey!

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Ken MacLaughlin, Michael Sokol, and Leanna Adams from horror comedy film "We're So Dead" chat about the film in advance of their screening at the Plaza Theatre on September 22nd!

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Jelena Woehr, Cameo Wood, and Connie Jo Sechrist from the short film "The Clock" talk about the origins of the story and working with Hollywood legends CCH Pounder & Wallace Shawn!

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Jonathan Berman chats about his documentary "Commune" on its 20th anniversary, gaining the members' trust for filming, and the legacy the commune left behind!

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Blue and Jason Gerber from the documentary Dawn Dusk, about artist and designer Chelli Look's battle with overwhelming grief, chat about the long process of making the film and how anything made with care and love can be art!

Links: https://www.dawnduskfilm.com/where-to-watch

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Randy Davidson from Georgia Entertainment chats about the state of the industry and The Creator's Toolbox event at Shadowbox Studios on August 6th!

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Ken Feinberg returns to the show to discuss his new film Love and Taxes, working with legendary writer & producer Lloyd J. Schwartz, finding a new angle for a rom-com, and more!

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Re:Imagine ATL Executive Director Jessie Sparrow hops on the show to discuss the non-profit's new programs and how they're training the next generation of filmmakers!

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Writer & Director Jeff Phungglan hops on the show to talk about the crowdfund campaign for "Mei I," a dystopian sci-fi thriller in which immigrants are being kidnapped by the government!

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Dallas Richard Hallam and A.P. Boland from "Interaction" hop on the show to talk about screening at the Atlanta Film Festival, the winding road to coming up with the script, and how the bleak themes of the film reflect our current world!

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Hieu Hunyh comes on the show to talk about her film Rice & Grits, growing up Vietnamese-American in the Deep South, and how her journalism career influenced her filmmaking!

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George HIrthler and Bob Judson discuss their 1996 Atlanta Olympics doc "The Games in Black & White" in advance of their premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on April 26th!

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Hudson Phillips and Jordan Noel hop on the show to talk about their film Guacamole Yesterdays in advance of their screening at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse on May 7th!

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Amber Nash (Archer, How to Ruin the Holidays) returns to tell us about her new book "Improv for Couples: Fun Games for You and Your Partner," her upcoming Archer rewatch podcast, and more!

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Mike Hayhurst, Sarah Goeke, and Allison Moy Hayhurst hop on the show to talk about their film "And Through the Portal We Go" before their showing at the Broad Street Film Festival on March 8th at 7:40 PM!

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Chuck talks about clarity in your writing and more!

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Friend of the show and David Lynch superfan Liz Manashil joins us to discuss Lynch's influence on cinema history!

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Chuck chats with filmmakers from "Clone Cops," which is out in theaters and streaming January 31st and has a special screening at the Tara in Atlanta on Feb. 22nd!

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Writer and director Oz Perkins returns to the show to discuss the success of Longlegs, working with Nicholas Cage, and why David Lynch was so important to him. He also gives us insight into the world of The Monkey which comes out February 21st!

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Chuck dives deep into his recent ADHD diagnosis and how it affects him both on a human level and also as a writer and filmmaker. PLUS, an ADHD Simulator so you can hear what his noisy brain sounds like so you can compare it to your own brain!

WARNING: McChuck's are usually SFW, but this one is NSFW because Chuck had to let it all out.

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Ryan Kruger (Fried Barry) returns to the show to discuss his remake/reboot/sequel to 1987's Street Trash, the future of AI and filmmaking, and more!

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Chuck discusses opening up, Bob's Burgers, and more!

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Screenwriter James Foye (Revolutionary Spy, Thick as  Thieves) talks about breaking into screenwriting, his success in the contest realm including the Nicholl Fellowship, and more!

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Jeremy Thao (Wokman) joins Chuck in the studio to talk with film festival strategy guru Melissa Simpson about what we did wrong and how to be better in the future!

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Marc Pilvinsky hops on the show to talk about his documentary Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight, taking the movie on the road, his first disastrous meeting with the band, and more!

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R.J. Daniel Hanna (Succubus, Hard Miles) discusses succubus movies that inspired him, working with Ron Perlman and Rachel Cook, and more!

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Chuck discusses boring sentences, his love of Halloween, and more!

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Rob Caprilozzi talks about making the documentary Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc., his love of Halloween, his favorite horror movies, and more!

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Sarah Hamilton hops on the show to talk with Chuck and Dustin about her show LA Mermaids, being a member of The Descendants family, and much more!

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Dustin grills Chuck about his whereabouts since May.

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Chuck discusses five lessons he learned during his time at Kennesaw State University earning his Master's Degree!

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Keith Brooks talks to Josh Mikel (Manhunt, The Walking Dead) about home renovation, artistic identity, and more!

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Dustin and Chuck talk with Ghazaleh Gol about directing the Sky Open show Miles From Nowhere, the New Zealand film industry, going to school in the US, and more!

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Briana Franklin (The People Store) and Naomi Smith (I Love You, Wokman) talk about writing what moves you, The People Store's literary department, and much more!

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Neal Reddy and Derek Evans discuss their film Barely Breathing which plays at the Atlanta Film Festival on Friday May 3rd at 7 PM at the Tara Theatre in the "Funny Kind of Sad" shorts block!

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Jenna Kanell and Raymond Wood from Faceless After Dark discuss their film Faceless After Dark which plays at the Atlanta Film Festival on May 1st at 10 PM at the Plaza Theatre!

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Keith Brooks sits with the star of Insatiable, Cobra Kai, Black Widow, Haunting of Hill House, and Venom to discuss acting, YouTube fame, nunchaku, and how to cheat at raffles!

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Chuck showcases and discusses some of the great feedback he got for his feature film project!

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Do you have dingledodies in your writing? Not sure? Find out in this episode!

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Cast and crew from short film "Now Casting" hop on the show to talk about production, why the story needed to be told, and more!

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Want $5,000 to make your short film? Melissa Simpson, Molly Coffee, and Charles Judson from Film Impact Georgia are here to give you advice on how to win their Filmmaker Grant!

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In this episode of Your Guest Is As Good As Mine, Keith Brooks talks to Jenna Kanell (Terrifier 2, Renfield) about learning from other directors, working in the horror genre, losing a pet, and more!

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Chuck discusses everything that's happened since last summer regarding the making of his feature film!

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Dustin and Chuck talk with Hassan Said about his feature "This Is Your Song" which has the record for the longest one-take shot in American film history! Find info about the film here: https://linktr.ee/thisisyoursong

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Frances Chang (How to Ruin the Holidays, Torn Together) and Kristina Arjona (Christmas with Jerks, Mi Casa) join Chuck in the Lounge to talk about making Christmas movies, the importance of intimacy coordinators, how ideas come together, and more!

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In our new segment, Keith Brooks chats with director Chris McKay (Renfield, The Lego Batman Movie) about his process, how comedy and tension work together, and more in his show "Your Guest Is As Good As Mine!"

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Chuck discusses 7 things you should look out for when submitting a script to a screenplay contest!

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IATSE 479 Presidential Candidate Greg Waddle hops on the show to discuss why he's running, the future of Georgia film, and more!

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Chuck is alive! He talks about his surgery and everything else that's happened since August. He also chats about the future of the show.

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Melissa Kunnap (Torn Together, The Evil Inside Her) and Michael Sokol (Mighty Shorts FilmSlam) join Chuck in the Filmmakers Lounge to discuss their latest projects, the use of AI in creative fields, and more!

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Dustin and Chuck are joined by Walter Perez (NorJack, Into the Night) as he discusses going to the Cannes Film Festival, adapting a real event into a film, and much more!

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Chuck previews July and tells you why you should submit to the Film Impact Georgia Fall 2023 Development Lab!

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Chuck discusses one-room movies he's watched and goes over his initial thoughts and ideas for his feature!

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Jeremy Thao (Wokman) and Keith Brooks (Renfield, The Walking Dead) join Chuck in the Filmmakers Lounge to chat about recent projects, truthful and honorable storytelling, the benefits of proper research, and more!

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Eddie Pence joins Chuck and Dustin on this episode of Coast to Coast discussing the various projects the team is working on together, including a feature film and Eddie's new comedy special!

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Chuck discusses how realizing everyone is self-absorbed can influence the writing of your characters in your films!

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In this revamped edition of our special series "The Pitch," Chuck mulls over a potential directorial debut for his Master's degree program at Kennesaw State University.

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In this newly remastered classic episode from 2015, Hannah Fierman (V/H/S, Siren) hopped on the show with Sam Carter (Good Grief Suicide Hotline, Ed is a Portal) to talk about life as a horror icon and much more!

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Janlatae Mullins (The Heartbeat Film Club) and Marcus Rosentrater (Hit Monkey, Archer) join Chuck to talk about finding the heartbeat of your career and creativity, producing animation, Twitch streamers, and more!

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Chuck breaks down his recent pitching adventures as we head into May!

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Dustin and Chuck are joined by Jon Walkup, Bri Klaproth, and Thomas Morrison from comedy-thriller feature film "Big Fun" to chat about the creation process, why Succession is so good, and influencer culture!

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Sheridan Randolph (12 AM) and Dan Kelly (Red Turns Into Blue: Athens, Inside-Out 2) talk about mental health, proper research methods, nostalgia, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!

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Chuck talks about the time he interviewed Burton C. Bell from industrial metal band Fear Factory and why you should want to be like him!

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Liz Manashil (Speed of Life) and Amy Taylor (Hunter's Weekend) join Chuck and Dustin to talk about their new project Best Friends Forever, writing over Zoom, what satisfaction filmmakers get from the creation process, and much more!

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Nina Lee (Artistic, Sorry About That) and Nicole Kemper (Could This Have Been an Email, The Parts That Stay) join Chuck to chat about overcoming failure, paying your crew a fair wage, why films are like paintings, and much more!

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Interviews with filmmakers and more in our yearly trip down to Valdosta for the South Georgia Film Festival!

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Chuck previews the shows of March and talks about how you can help your project stand out from the crowd!

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Molly Coffee joins Dustin and Chuck to talk about attending the Pacifico release party, superhero fatigue, the new AMC seating price model, and working on future projects together!

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Ava Davis (The Waltz, The Duchess of Grant Park) and Brian Lonano (Gwilliam, CONTENT: The Lo-Fi Man) hang out with Chuck and talk about love of physical media, eating zebra, dealing with feelings of frustration and failure, and much more!

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Chuck intros February 2023 and talks about why contracts need to be part of your regular life as a filmmaker.

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Chuck and Hooty Hoo Productions co-producer Dustin Jacobs recap their surprisingly busy 2022 and discuss their 2023 slate.

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The first episode of the Filmmakers Lounge! Mackleen Desravines (Christian is Not Crazy, Smoke) and Tony Reames (Spookt, Lethalogica) get to know each other as we talk about crazy set stories, influencers becoming actors, and trashy reality TV!

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The return of the Chat! Chuck discusses how this "season" of the show will work and gives a quick life update.

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Season 1 is in the books! Yes, it was eight years long, definitely a time for a hiatus. Here are a few things I learned over the past eight years that may help you out!

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“The Cellar” director Brendan Muldowney hops on the show to talk about premiering at SXSW, turning a short into a successful feature, and working with huge stars like Elisha Cuthbert and Tom Holland during his career!

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Edward Reid returns to the show to chat about his film “The E-Listers: Life in the Back Lane,” finding success in the industry with Facebook groups, and much more!

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“Pseudo” filmmakers chat about mental health, gaining distribution on Fox Soul, struggles in writing, directing, and acting in the film, and much more!

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Official SXSW selection “Sissy” filmmakers Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes chat about wanting to honor the horror legacy, shooting in the woods, and much more!

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Official Atlanta Jewish Film Festival selection “Smile Little Ladybug” director Laura Asherman and star Andrea Zoppo discuss making a doc from both sides of the camera, coming from a legacy of clowns, and much more!

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Part 2 of our live show from the South Georgia Film Festival, featuring Jason Brown (Director of the festival), Jackson Strickland & Jonathan Clayton (Oxford: A Place for Art), Max Steele & Christian McGill (End of Shift), and Nathan Banister (A Place Called Home)!

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Part 1 of our live show from the South Georgia Film Festival, featuring Melissa Simpson (Film Impact Georgia), David Smith (Annie’s Voice), Justin Malone (Roadkill), and Chatejah George (C&C Movie Film Studio)!

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Brent Lambert-Zaffino and Adrian Drepaul discuss their feature film “Lost Cause,” their chance meeting that lead to the project, goats, and much more!

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Filmmakers from official South Georgia Film Festival selection “Ang Motel” discuss their 92 year old star, lessons learned on a first film, and working together as a family!

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Official South Georgia Film Festival selection “Miss Responsibility” director Clint Till discusses the Memphis film industry, the distribution plan for the film, and important lessons learned on the shoot!

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Official Atlanta Jewish Film Festival selection “Jews of the Wild West” director Amanda Kinsey discusses how Covid changed her shooting schedule, what her time at the Today show taught her, and much more!

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Official Sundance selection "We Met in Virtual Reality" director Joe Hunting discusses shooting a film in VRChat, how he met the colorful cast of characters in the film, and much more!

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Official Sundance selection "Leonor Will Never Die" director Martika Rramirez Escobar discusses getting the idea for the film, her influences, the film industry in the Philippines, and much more!

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Calvin Zimmerman discusses writing and directing his feature film Wild Life, the help he got from "screenwriting Twitter," and why the issue of gun violence in schools is so important to him!

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AJ and Gillie Jones from The Curse of La Patasola chat about shooting in the swamps of Florida during Covid and the importance of being flexible in the advance of their theatrical and VOD release on January 14th!

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Paige Jarvis and Abby Hilton discuss running for AFL-CIO Delegate and Secretary/Treasurer respectively in the IATSE Local 479 election!

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Sara Riney chats about running for IATSE Local 479 Vice President, why it's important to not let positions run unopposed, and much more!

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Chuck discusses what he learned if anything from the unwanted sequel to 2020, 2021!

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Kalani and Stefanie Hubbard discuss their new streaming app Pure Magic Pictures, why they launched it to showcase their work, their slate of projects, and more!

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Adrian Tofei (Be My Cat: A Film for Anne, We Put the World to Sleep) discusses his intense acting philosophy, struggles of making a film in Romania, and his upcoming projects!

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Adam Donen, the inventor of the holographic drama and the binaural audio drama, hops on the show to talk about his first feature film, “Alice, Through the Looking!”

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Chuck discusses why sprinkling little mysteries through your script will help readers and viewers remember your film!

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Bill Cody and Dan Kelly hop on to talk about their documentary Athens, GA Inside Out 2: Red Turns Into Blue, the sequel to the legendary 1987 doc!

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Tony Reames and Haley Leary return to the show to talk about their new short Lethalogica, upcoming feature film Spookt, and much more!

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Ava Davis, The Duchess of Grant Park, chats about recent projects like The Waltz and getting picked by the Sundance Institute for their Trans Possibilities Intensive program!

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Santiago Menghini, director of Netflix’s No One Gets Out Alive, talks about getting hired by the company, creating effective atmosphere, and tips on adapting a book into a film!

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Janet Tobias and John Hoffman, directors of Disney Plus & National Geographic doc Fauci, discuss how 2020 changed the film, their distribution strategy, and more!

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Chuck discusses squeezing all the juice out of all the big moments in your scripts in the latest episode of our spinoff series Chattin' with Chuck!

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“Keep the Cameras Rolling: The Pedro Zamora Way” directors Stacey Woelfel and William T. Horner discuss making the film and the impact of Pedro’s life in advance of their world premiere at the 2021 Out On Film Festival!

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Christopher Alender & Marcos Gabriel chat about the challenges of making their film The Old Ways, filming in multiple languages, and the process of getting distribution on Netflix!

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Max Martini, Mike Carey, Chris Margetis, and Adrian Pasdar chat about making their film The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre which features wrestlers versus zombies!

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Comedian, actor, and wrestling announcer Jonny Loquasto discusses his new stand-up special, how he got into announcing, and how his physical therapy background affects his various crafts!

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Joshua Schubart talks about his new series “After” out now on IFT, life as a bigger man in the acting scene, and his time on The Tick!

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Ian Asbjornsen talks about his award-winning ambitious short film Odyssey Omega, the tragic event that inspired the film, his love of insects, and much more!

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Fracking horror film Unearth directors John C. Lyons and Dorota Swies chat about balancing message and story, working with Adrienne Barbeau, and much more!

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Leonora Anzaldua discusses her love of light and how it led to her career as a photographer and a cinematographer, plus how you can do little things to make a better set!

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Hannah Fierman, Ryan James, and Kate Kiddo from The Events Surrounding a Peeping Tom chat about the film and the challenges of attempting a crowdfunding campaign during Covid!

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The Sound of Identity director James Kicklighter and DP Jonathan Pope hop on the show to chat about transcending the logline, the challenges of sound, and much more!

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Osgood "Oz" Perkins (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Gretel and Hansel) discusses finding his voice, directing his own work versus another writer’s script, and the influence his father Anthony Perkins had on his storytelling!

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Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things, OITNB, Werewolves Within) discusses why she likes playing in multiple ball fields (aka film sets), why working with Werewolves Within director Josh Ruben was so much fun, and much more!

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Cody Kennedy (The Family Business, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) chats about her recent big roles, what she teaches her acting students, and how actors can bring a bit of themselves to every role!

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Christine Weatherup (Watchmen, Westworld) chats about getting her start in acting, the changes to the industry Covid has brought, and writing & directing her first feature “What Are You Doing New Year’s?”

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Josh Ruben (Werewolves Within, Scare Me) chats about bringing fun back to movies, adapting someone else’s work versus your own script, and pressures of making a good video game movie!

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Editor Michael Shawver (Fruitvale Station, A Quiet Place Part II) talks about his process, editing indies versus studio pictures, and his philosophy of the editor finding a unified vision for every film!

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Neil Stevens (Face Your Fears, The Monster) discusses knowing when a short is a short, what makes effective horror, and designing eye-catching box art for your film!

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Ryan Kruger (Fried Barry) discusses why making the short was so freeing, working with an interesting yet unproven actor, developing the short into a feature, and more!

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Paloma Riojas discusses taking a risk and jumping into screenwriting, what she learned as a development executive, her love of genre films, and more!

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Co-writer, producer, and star of Initiation, Lindsay LaVanchy, talks about joining the team, wearing different hats on set, getting financing for the film, and more!

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Filmmakers from Jesse’s Gift discuss turning the short into a feature, writing songs for movies, figuring out how to get the film in front of the right people, and more!

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Filmmakers from horror feature Initiation discuss overcoming crisis when SXSW shut down in 2020, creating a new unique slasher IP, and more!

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Jesse Kove discusses how he got his start in acting, growing up with famous father Martin Kove, becoming part of the Karate Kid universe, and more!

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Kash Hovey discusses his talk show On Air with Ka$h, working with greats like Shari Belafonte, how he landed a gig the day after high school ended, and much more!

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Valerie Tosi discusses the worlds of acting and stand-up comedy, her appearance on Conan, working with greats like Dana Gould, and much more!

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Brittney Rae (Water) discusses being selected for the Sundance Institute program, becoming an Instagram influencer, and moving to Atlanta to further develop her filmmaking career!

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“Karen” producer Sevier Crespo discusses shooting the film here in Georgia with Taryn Manning, working with Robert Townsend and Sam Bayer in the beginnings of his career, and treating every project with respect!

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“Renee and the Seven Cards” co-creator and star Malerie Grady talks about the origins of the project, getting picked up by streaming service Revry, and how dance influences everything she does!

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Official SXSW selection “Ten Leaves Dilated” director Kate Hinshaw chats about Cabbage Patch dolls, the world of experimental film, distribution plans, and much more!

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A replay of our live show at the 2021 South Georgia Film Festival!

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Richard Tanner and Eric Poe from Mother Noose Presents Once Upon a Nightmare discuss the utility of the anthology format, getting named actors like Erin Brown on the film, and extremes in horror!

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Scott Sala discusses his script Lodged, working with producers to develop the story, dealing with notes and feedback, and more!

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Amy Taylor chats about her feature film Hunter’s Weekend and her series Jess Archer Versus, controlling the chaos on set, and gives advice on distribution.

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Steve and Terry from Emmy winning Pop Sound, Inc. discuss their recent rebrand from Eggplant LF, writing music for beloved kids’ shows like Carmen Sandiego and Super Why, and figuring out what clients really want!

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Jeff Seemann chats about his new film “On Location,” tackling tropes head on, shooting during Covid, and much more!

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Matthew Pye and Joshua Mitton discuss their film “concrete_savanna,” getting distribution for the film and soundtrack, and killing their darlings in the editing room!

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L.C. Holt, Damian Maffei, and Felissa Rose discuss their film “Time’s Up,” creating a great team, keeping horror and acting fresh, and more!

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David J. Buchanan and Geoff Briley from “Black in Minneapolis” talk about making the film, dealing with tough subject material, the origins of the story, and more!

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Krystal M. Harris discusses writing and directing to give herself better acting roles, shooting during Covid, and her film The New Jim Crow: Majority Rules on Amazon Prime!

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Actor/producer/writer/director/etc Lester Greene discusses his workmanlike attitude towards filmmaking, how to make your Twitter bio the right amount of braggy, and starting a podcast during Covid!

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Director Rob Schmidt (Wrong Turn, Masters of Horror) discusses moving to Georgia, classes he’s teaching at Emory, and the relationship between horror and true crime!

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Chuck discusses the top 5 screenwriting lessons to be learned from the dumpster fire that was 2020!

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Reps from Covid compliance company modMD discuss tips for staying safe on set, opening up the Atlanta branch, and the future of the company!

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Producer & director Chris Helton (Dead Water, The Shallow) discusses his recent work, hiring the right people for the job, and much more!

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RYSE Creative Village CEO Jay Jackson discusses the production space and creative hub, why he’s starting it in Atlanta, and tips for getting people to invest in creative endeavors!

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Alex Ferrari from the Indie Film Hustle podcast network discusses the origins of the podcast, meeting Roger Ebert, and why filmmakers need multiple streams of income!

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Jody Thompson and Tommy Walton from feature film Still Today discuss making the film and getting picked up for distribution by Gravitas Ventures!

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Filmmakers from thriller drama By Night’s End discuss making the film and more in celebration of its release on streaming services everywhere!

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Justin McAleece from Blare Media discusses the company and how they’re amassing a database of filmmakers all over the world, including Georgia!

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Chris DeBlasio from Agency 850 returns to the show to discuss the hip-hop/crime drama series “Government Records” he’s developing with rapper Big Boi!

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Keith Brooks and Molly Coffee return to help us celebrate episode 300 of the show!

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Rob Jones from Sapelo Insurance chats about film insurance, how Covid has affected this facet of the industry, and much more!

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Screenwriter Neil Landau (Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead) discusses his new role as Director of Screenwriting at UGA, why he moved to Georgia, and gives tips for writers!

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Dave Pileggi discusses his acting studio The Creative, finding a higher purpose in life, his suicide awareness campaign, and much more!

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Jake Green discusses his film Endure: Lebanon, filming in foreign countries, why music is a universal language, and more!

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Dany Flores discusses her film Vanilla Milkshake, moving to and working in Atlanta, her visa issues, and much more!

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Writer & director Chyna Robinson discusses her film No Ordinary Love, doing research into domestic violence, and upcoming projects she hopes to make!

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Cast and crew from the Eddie Pence (Un)special discuss making the comedy special, filmmaking challenges, and much more!

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Comedy Dynamics VP of Distribution and Acquisitions Anna Roberts chats about moving to LA from the Southeast, the world of comedy, what companies are looking for, and much more!

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Jennifer Dunn and Coco de Bruycker discuss the spooky short film Grandpa, disability representation in film, and much more!

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Literary Manager David Binns discusses why he opened up shop in Atlanta, what stories he’s looking for, how he got into management, and much more!

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Grammy winning musician Cliff Goldmacher discusses working with his hero Keb’ Mo, how filmmakers can use his music in their films, and his new book The Reason for the Rhymes!

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Jill Blackledge discusses the world of art department, working on big budgets versus indies, her first visit to Atlanta, and much more!

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Two of the Atlanta Film Festival Screenwriting Competition Short Film finalists, Kate Balsley and Gabriela McNicoll, discuss their scripts and entering the world of screenwriting!

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Elizabeth Coffman and Mark Bosco discuss their film “Flannery” about Flannery O’Connor, why her estate gave them permission to make it, her role in Southern culture, and much more!

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Filmmakers from short film 83 Days detailing the unjust execution of 14 year old George Stinney discuss making the film and its meteoric rise around the world!

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James and Ana Mackenzie discuss their projects Three Men Named Mantas and Tough Love which will be showing at the 2020 Atlanta Film Festival!

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Casimir Nozkowski discusses his feature film The Outside Story starring “Atlanta” lead Brian Tyree Henry which is showing at the 2020 Atlanta Film Festival!

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Jim Farmer from the Out On Film Festival returns to chat about becoming an Oscar qualifying festival and going digital for this year’s event!

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Nina Lee discusses her series Sorry About That, her love of horror films, her family’s history with ghosts, and much more!

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Brian and Kevin Lonano discuss their exquisite corpse film Quaranstein which was made with several of their filmmaker friends from around the country!

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Aamir and Chaz from Welcome to the Wall and Cast Iron Productions discuss the organizations, hosting table reads, five dollar dinosaurs, and much more!

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Kevin Lewis chats about directing the killer animatronic film Willy’s Wonderland starring Nicolas Cage which was the last film to wrap in Georgia before the pandemic!

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Taylor Ri’chard from 3rd Fathom Films discusses his new film Hallowed Be Thy name, 80’s horror, his non-profit The Raze Foundation, and much more!

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Jacob Allen and Jayda Knight discuss the Socially Distant Fest which airs digitally on Facebook Live and how you can contribute!

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The Pitch continues with Part 9, featuring horror host and expert Blair Bathory discussing the outline for Lollipop & Maple!

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Greg Galloway, Karon Riley, and Jason Winn discuss their feature film Letters from a Bottle!

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Duncan Hodges and Alex Woodruff from Pineapple Cut Pictures discuss their horror short Forgive Us, queer themes in horror films, and much more!

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Our special series The Pitch returns with an update from Molly Coffee on her newest feature film project after Kaylee, Age 8 was put on hold!

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Tucky Williams discusses her series and feature film Girl/Girl Scene out now on Amazon Prime, fighting and defeating trolls online, telling authentic lesbian stories, and much more!

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Megan Messmer discusses her web series Intersection, moving to Atlanta, gentrification, and much more!

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Lauren Peacock discusses her filmmaking career and her new book “Female. Likes Cheese. Comes with Dog.” which is out now on Amazon!

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Kevin Gillese tells us about stepping down as Artistic Director at Dad’s Garage, working with special needs actors, and his feature film How to Ruin the Holidays!

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Jason and Heather DeVan from DeVan Clan Productions discuss their Along Came the Devil feature film series and upcoming projects!

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Matthew Pope and Bethany Anne Lind from feature film Blood On Her Name discuss making the film, give tips on getting a Georgia based project off the ground, and much more!

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Tod Lending (Saul and Ruby, To Life!) and Kenny Blank (Executive Director of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival) discuss the making of the film and the closing night of the festival!

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Tommy and Peter from Wild Hunt Media discuss their multimedia project The Affected World, the films they’ve made in this world, and much more!

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Acting teacher and coach Louis Stancil discusses his career, what students can expect at LS Studios, and moving on past tragedy!

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Producer and locations expert Robin Kincade discusses her new series How To Be a Successful Production Assistant, the film industry in San Francisco, and much more!

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Isaac Deitz discusses his filmmaking game Kick the Ladder, why consistently being creative is important, and how you can participate as well!

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Tax attorney Peter Stathopoulos discusses the recent audit of the tax incentives, how he became involved, and what he sees for the future of Georgia film!

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Jesse Price and Melodie Sisk discuss their film Messy Hearts, ‘90s music, non-monogamous relationships, and much more!

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Georgia State Senate District 17 candidate Kelly Rose discusses why she decided to run for office, the world of post-production supervising, owning a farm, and much more!

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Chuck goes over the top 5 things you should avoid as a screenwriter in the new year and new decade!

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Zach Lamplugh and Brian Emond from The VICE Guide to Bigfoot discuss making the film, their successful screening at the Austin Film Festival, balancing comedy and story, and much more!

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Blackhall Studios CEO Ryan Millsap discusses starting the studio, its new feature development division, and answers your listener questions!

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Carrie and Alan Tupper discuss their web comic Kamikaze and its upcoming animated version, the world of animation, pitching the project around, and much more!

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Your first script is your baby, but don’t get stuck on it! Chuck discusses moving on in this episode of Chattin’ with Chuck.

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“Hooked” creator Brittany Portman discusses the creation of the show, working with stars like Jon Lovitz and Catherine Curtin, and much more!

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Mark Wofford, General Manager of rental house and sound studio company PC&E, discusses the history of the business and the importance of community!

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Eric Gordon discusses his film When All That’s Left is Love in advance of the screening at the Rome International Film Festival!

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Max Martini (Pacific Rim, Fifty Shades of Grey, The Purge) discusses his new film Sgt. Will Gardner in advance of the upcoming screening at the Rome International Film Festival!

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Sara Bess Ferreira and Terrell Sandefur discuss their film Life Binder, the opioid crisis that inspired the story, dealing with night shoots, and more!

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Robert Eagar and Martin Kelley from Full Count discuss making the film, what Robert learned as a first time feature filmmaker, and more in advance of the film’s premiere on October 25th!

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LeeAnne and Brian Adams, creators of Dwight in Shining Armor, discuss pitching and selling the show to BYUtv, writing multiple seasons at once, and how much they love Georgia crews!

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The Walking Dead storyboard artist Mark Simon discusses breaking into the industry, how to pitch your own projects, meeting his comic strip heroes, and much more!

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George Zuber discusses his film Where Justice Ends which plays at the Out on Film Festival October 1st at 3:30 PM at the Landmark Midtown Art Cinema!

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Forrest Tuff discusses his company One Vision Productions, why he’s a “filmpreneur,” his love of martial arts and sci-fi movies, and much more!

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Michelle Caruso discusses the Seed & Spark for her film Behind the Screen, making challenging films like silent and western films, and working in the art department!

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Michael Sokol and Lance Smith from Catador Film talk about their new film Postal, the project that got them together, and the importance of filmmakers getting set experience!

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In part 4 of our Dragon Con Film Festival coverage, Emily Soppe discusses her film All the Fellas I Haven’t Kissed, directing herself as an actor, and much more!

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In part 3 of our Dragon Con Film Festival coverage, Jeremy Garcia discusses his film The Arrow Falls and what the Augusta Film Festival is all about!

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In part 2 of our Dragon Con Film Festival coverage, Wesley Jamal Fleming from Eagleman discusses designing a new superhero, why the film pissed so many people off, Marvel vs. DC, and more!

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In part 1 of our Dragon Con Film Festival coverage, Charlie Stauffer from Tuneless discusses making the film, working with blood and musical numbers, and teases a potential feature version!

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Ryan Simmons and Jeff Walsh discuss their documentary Running A.T. Full Speed, the world of Appalachian Trail hikers, editing 300 hours of footage, and much more!

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Jamey Giddens, creator of OWN Network’s Ambitions, discusses growing up with soap operas, what makes a good soap, running a writers’ room in Georgia, and much more!

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Feeling creative? Me neither! Here are 5 things you can do when the juices just aren’t flowing but you still wanna work.

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Luke Pilgrim and Luke Kennedy from Sozo Bear Films discuss their new alien series Encounters, running a production company in Dahlonega, and much more!

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Matt Schwartz from Pacifico tells us about film scoring and music directing, the evolution of his musical sound, and working on films like the Never Back Down and Universal Soldier series!

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The stars of Amazon Prime’s The Evil Inside Her, Melissa Kunnap and Eric Roberts, discuss making the film, the struggles of acting in the digital age, and much more!

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Actor and teacher Josh Daugherty discusses his acting philosophy, the great community he found after moving to Atlanta from LA, and acting in the upcoming Season 3 of Mr. Mercedes!

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Jon Graham returns to the show to discuss his new ventures Faith Film Fund and Peachflicks Funding, how the abortion law affects him as a filmmaker and evangelical, and much more!

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Jil and Joanna Pasiecnik from J and J Productions discuss the making of their film Unemployable, moving to Georgia, and starting their production company!

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Comedian and podcaster Eddie Pence discusses his recent comedy special, how he got into comedy, and much more!

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Brent Lambert-Zaffino from the Etowah Film Festival discusses creating the fest from the ground up and his own filmmaking career!

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Molly Coffee and Melissa Simpson discuss how their organization Film Impact Georgia is helping to promote indie filmmakers in the state!

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re:imagine/ATL Executive Director Kimberlin Bolton discusses the organization's programs helping to raise the next generation of filmmakers!

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Chuck discusses issues surrounding the ending of your film in episode 19 of our spinoff Chattin’ with Chuck!

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Writer & director Liz Manashil discusses the making of her film Speed of Life that played at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival!

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Agency 850 CEO Chris DeBlasio discusses how he uses branding to fund films and why it could work for your projects as well!

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Director of the DeKalb Entertainment Commission Shelbia Jackson discusses why you should make your film in DeKalb County and the great programs they have for filmmakers!

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Filmmakers from feature film Reckoning discuss making the film in advance of their screening at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival!

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Dustin Jacobs discusses his series Driv and More Than a Game, why eSports are like baseball, upcoming projects, and more!

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Filmmakers from thriller feature film By Night’s End discuss dealing with rain, surprising issues with a single location shoot, finding your conquering factor, and more!

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Paul Jenkins from META Studios discusses working for Marvel, moving to Georgia, why creators shouldn’t restrict themselves to one medium, and much more!

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Patrick Ladonis discusses getting discovered at the DMV, keeping creativity alive while in corporate America, and the filming of his web series Scales!

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Get tips on being efficient with your screenwriting in episode 18 of Chattin’ with Chuck!

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Anthony R. Page from Blue Bistro Creative discusses creating unique and diverse content for film, TV, and the theater, working as an actor around the country, and his origins growing up in a small town!

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Hudson Phillips discusses his latest film This World Alone, finding early success in his career, the state of the Atlanta screenwriting scene, and more!

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Filmmakers from experimental film Torn Together discuss the duality of humans, why horror lets you get get away with controversial subjects, expectations in film, and more!

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Filmmakers behind the comedy series Julian Assange’s Embassy Suite discuss distribution models, our fast-paced and crazy political times, creating the series, and more!

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Director Tony Reames and actors Evan Reames and Haley Nicole Leary discuss their film Playtime’s Over, using creativity to deal with rough situations, and more!

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Katherine Blanford and Hope Leigh discuss making their film My Lethal Weapon, telling authentic stories, challenges women face in filmmaking and in life, and much more!

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Van Jensen tells us all about his past life as a crime reporter, how writing comic books helped with his screenwriting, why more public domain works is a good thing, and his work with ArtsATL.org!

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Chuck discusses five ways you can make 2019 “Twenty Mine Teen” in our spinoff Chattin’ with Chuck!

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Molly Hale from You42’s “Molly Tries” series discusses how her divorce led to the show, figuring things out on the fly, and why she loves Instagram so much!

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Filmmakers from upcoming series #PrettyFunny discuss overcoming adversity, troubles with shooting comedy, and the plans for release on Georgia based streaming service You42!

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Harrison Powell from Astute Films and Giving Films discusses getting more Georgia produced content out there, how to find and talk to rich people about investing, and his own slate of films coming up!

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Chuck discusses the benefits of letting story ideas stew a bit in the latest episode of our spinoff Chattin' with Chuck!

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Learn all about starting your own business, changes in tax deductions, and all about the Georgia film tax credit with film accountants Kristy Clabaugh and John Thomas!

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Learn all about the process of acquiring music for your films with music licensing lawyer Lachelle Pulliam!

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Do you love making excuses instead of writing? So do I! Here's how to overcome that and still make your stuff.

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Learn all about the Rome International Film Festival with Executive Creative Director Seth Ingram and Associate Director Melissa Simpson!

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Martin Kelley and Eddie Singleton discuss their new film Beauty and the Beholder in advance of the film’s run at the Aurora Cineplex and release on VOD!

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Cast and crew from feature film Smoke stop by to talk about overcoming adversity to make the film in advance of their Atlanta premiere on October 20th!

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Georgia Governor Libertarian Nominee Ted Metz discusses his vision for the Georgia film industry should he win in November!

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Gabrielle Pickle and Russell Bradford from the Vote GA Film initiative discuss why every filmmaker needs to be registered to vote in the November election!

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Benjamin Wiessner, producer of Beast Beast, tells us about making the film, how Alec Baldwin signed in as co-producer, turning a short into a feature, and more!

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Writers & actors Michael Rowe and Matt Wells are joined by sales agent Stanislav Shkilnyi to discuss their gritty indie drama Crown & Anchor, the dark side of Newfoundland, and how touring with a film is like touring with a band!

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Cast and crew from web series and film The Adjuncts discuss the project, distribution deal with THEA, and more in advance of the premiere at Cinefest on Saturday 15th!

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It’s episode 200! Keith Brooks returns to catch us up on his life, his projects, and discuss stuff like the Mortal Kombat movie soundtrack and the James Gunn/Disney controversy!

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Molly talks with Casting Director Jordan Blair Brown about casting Kaylee, Age 8, as well as the temporary setbacks that have delayed the filming of the movie!

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Filmmakers from horror anthology feature film Evil Little Things discuss making the film and more in advance of their screening at the Dragon Con Film Festival!

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Ken Feinberg (Buffy, Charmed, Santa’s Boot Camp) from Creative Studios of Atlanta discusses all the panels, classes, and more he’s involved with at the 2018 Dragon Con Film Festival!

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Fray and Catherine from Coki Productions discuss their film Pop-Pop is Dead, shooting in small towns, and utilizing resources you have to make your own films!

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The creators and filmmakers behind the Midnight Movie Showcase showing on September 1st tell us about the Showcase and the films in it!

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Georgia Governor Democratic Nominee Stacey Abrams discusses her vision for the Georgia film industry should she win in November!

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Jonothon Mitchell and Hart Morse from Pageant Material discuss making the film, drag culture, how Jonothon managed to snag high-profile celebs for the film, and more!

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Cameron Munson, Festival Director for the Atlanta Underground Film Festival, discusses this year’s fest, the nature of film festivals, why he loves horror so much, and more!

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Molly is joined by writer, director, and Make Films Like a Girl founder Lynne Hansen to catch everyone up on the progress of Kaylee Age 8 in advance of the first day of production!

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Actress Mia Mendez discusses her previous life as a radio DJ in Philadelphia, why she chose Atlanta over L.A., and her starring role in the Amazon Prime film Boston2Philly (Boston to Philly)!

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Paige Jarvis tells us about becoming a grip, her love of Star Wars, career aspirations, and the importance of finding your tribe!

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Part 2 of our coverage of the Get Connected & Indie Film Loop Industry BBQ!

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Interviews with directors, writers, actors, and more during our visit to the Get Connected/Indie Film Loop Industry BBQ!

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Chuck discusses ways you can develop the world of your script by using all the tools in your arsenal in part 14 of our special series!

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New media content creator Micah Moore discusses his years making Youtube content, moving to Atlanta, and his new project Legend of Micah!

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Locations expert Kalena Boller discusses her career in the locations department, the challenges locations scouts and managers face in Atlanta, and why she started her Atlanta film podcast The Credits!

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You’ve finished your first draft - now what? Here are Chuck’s top things he looks for when that second draft is staring him in the face!

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Filmmakers from wrestling film The Mark discuss the film, their unique Seed & Spark campaign perks, what kayfabe is, and much more!

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A recording of the podcasting panel at the Atlanta Film Festival Creative Conference featuring us and the creators of podcasts like Tribulation, Atlanta Monster, and The Credits!

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Filmmakers from Atlanta Film Festival selection Are You Glad I’m Here discuss shooting the film in Lebanon and their future filmmaking plans!

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Our Atlanta Film Festival coverage continues as we talk with writer/director Katie Orr about her film Poor Jane!

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ScreenCraft Writers Summit Executive Director Emily Dell discusses the Atlanta Film Festival edition of the Summit and various screenwriter issues!

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Atlanta Film Festival Creative Conference Director Linda Burns discusses everything we can expect at this year's Conference as well as her life as a pirate!

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Torey Haas, Tony Reames, and Jay Holloway from Dead By Midnight (11 PM Central) tell us about making the horror anthology and their screening at the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival!

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Headkrack discusses the origins of Dish Nation, his hip-hop career, astral projection, his love of horror movies, as well as some TV projects he has in the works!

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Josh Wilcox, Chris Nalesnik, and Raymond Carr discuss their film Between the Walls and how genre films winning big time Academy Awards might influence future movies!

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Writer and director Vashmere Valentine discusses being a script reader and creative consultant out in LA, his move to Atlanta, and his film The Wish and The Wisp which is in over 30 festivals!

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Valerie and Jared from Prominence Films tell us about their feature Of Fortune and Gold on Amazon, filming in Africa, and why they moved the business from L.A. to Atlanta!

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Your characters need conviction in their actions. No matter what they're doing, from choosing a restaurant to killing teenagers in the woods, we need to feel like they believe in what they're doing.

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Director Jason Winn discusses the making of his films Let's Make It, Rave Party Massacre, and Shifting Gears which comes out in theaters and VOD in March 23rd!

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Tay Smith and Christopher Young from BYSB Talent Agency tell us about starting the new business, their literary division, and what actors can do to get noticed by their agents!

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Stunt performer Nick DeKay talks about his life as a Muay Thai kickboxer, racing bikes in Costa Rica, and pulling off crazy stunts in TV and films like Black Panther, St. Agatha, & Game Night!

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Molly Coffee returns to the show to discuss her huge 2017 including working on shows like Stan Against Evil and Brockmire plus shooting her short film Cracks!

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AZ Yeaman from Bridge 17 Scripywriters' Studio chats about the various screenwriting classes you can take at Bridge 17 and what she loves about the screenwriting process!

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Ian Covell, Michael Sokol, and Frances Chang from Highwire Comedy Company talk about improv, working with Funny or Die, and try to figure out what the heck pickleball is!

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Director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw 2-4, Repo! The Genetic Opera, Mother's Day) talks about his career, a creepy old man living in his attic as a kid, and the Georgia filmed St. Agatha!

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Erin Elizabeth Burns along with special guest Jordan Blair Brown tell us about Erin's new online acting class "I Don't Give a F#@K About My Acting Career!"

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Seth Michaels and Sara Sometti Michaels, producers of mysterious horror film St. Agatha, discuss the origins of the story and tell us why they produced the film in Georgia!

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Janlatae Mullins & Chris Anthony Hamilton discuss their recent films Soul Fire and Something Bigger as well as working at BARK BARK!

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Erin Bethea and Drew Waters tell us about their new film New Life and all the upcoming films they have planned to film in Georgia!

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Producer Tara Ansley and 1st AD Gene M. Smith discuss the making of indie horror hit Tragedy Girls!

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Anissa Matlock, a.k.a. Porcelain Mutant from The Gifted, tells us about acting in the show, her love of zombies and The Goonies, and her segment in the upcoming horror anthology Dead By Midnight (11 PM Central)!

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"Where do you get all your ideas?" Every writer has heard this before. But what are people really saying, and what can you learn from it?

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Terrell Sandefur tells us all about the 2017 Rome International Film Festival including fun stories about special guest Burt Reynolds!

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Jon Graham and Joshua Sims tell us about their true life film Kind Katie and the process of crowdinvesting and how it differs from crowdfunding!

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The owners of Cinestage Atlanta discuss what their studio offers and the film projects they have in the pipeline!

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John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville, The Haves and the Have Nots) tells us all about writing and directing his new film 4: GO!

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Phillip Aguilera and Dylan Chandler from indie film Oh For Tuna tell us about shooting the $2,000 feature film including reshooting half the film after the main actor quit!

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Jenna Kanell (The Bye Bye Man, Bumblebees) discusses her career, her love of Nikola Tesla, giving a TED Talk, and her new film Max and the Monster!

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Director Chance White brings along stars of his latest films "Gut Punch" and "Dandelion," Hannah Fierman and Erin Ownbey, to discuss making the films and his feature film aspirations!

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The guys from Frat Pack Productions tell us all about the company, plans on content creation, working with charities, and more!

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Out on Film Festival Director Jim Farmer previews the 2017 fest and discusses why the LGBT centered festival is so important to the community!

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Chuck discusses issues with naming your characters in episode 10 of his screenwriting series!

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Matt Green, director of "Cherry Bomb," discusses making the film in part 4 of our Dragon Con Film Festival coverage!

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The filmmakers from animated short film "Lil Bat" discuss making the film in part 3 of our Dragon Con Film Festival coverage!

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The filmmakers from short horror film "Girls Against Humanity" discuss making the film in part 2 of our Dragon Con Film Festival coverage!

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The filmmakers from short horror film "Homesick" discuss making the film in part 1 of our Dragon Con Film Festival coverage!

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Cineprov's Larry Johnson tells us about the upcoming showing and riffing of Zardoz as well as writing for the new season of Mystery Science Theater 3000!

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Part 2 of our interviews from our visit to Get Connected which was held at the new Blackhall Studios lot!

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Part 1 of our interviews from our visit to Get Connected which was held at the new Blackhall Studios lot!

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Chuck discusses the influence of George Romero and why you should create your own worlds in Part 9 of Chattin' with Chuck!

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The Jana VanDyke Agency have opened a screenwriting department and are looking for scripts. Find out what they're looking for and how to submit your own work!

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Eric Zala of Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation fame tells us about making the remake with his friends, the Netflix doc about their lives, and why it's important for filmmakers to finish their projects!

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Comedian, improv performer and teacher, and podcaster Joel Byars tells us why every actor should consider trying stand-up and improv!

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Ryan Monolopolus and cast and crew from his three latest short films talk about the Global Film Conspiracy screenings coming June 24th!

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LaRonda Sutton and Suzan Satterfield tell us about the 2017 Women in Production Summit, unconscious bias, sexual harassment on set, and more!

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How do you actually start a story? It sounds simple but to many it absolutely is not. Here are some tips!

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Patricia Taylor and Lisa Ferrell from the Georgia Production Partnership tell us about the history of the organization as well as its future, plus why every filmmaker should consider joining!

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Richard Hempton brings some of his acting students on to tell us all about being professional in auditions, releasing tension, and The Alexander Technique!

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David Warren and Nigel Rowe from Sumptuous Media tell us about filming food and other subjects for table top productions, their filmmaking origin stories, and doing stop motion films!

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Chuck gives you tips on how to condense your scene and action descriptions in your scripts!

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Charles Judson returns to discuss what's gone right and wrong in the Atlanta film industry in the three years since he was on in Episode 2!

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The new Atlanta Producer for the 48 Hour Film Project, Deontae Trundle, stops by to tell us what the future of the event holds!

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Oscar nominated editors Joi McMillon & Nat Sanders discuss working on Oscar winning film Moonlight and their time at Florida State University!

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Tamlin Hall talks about his film Holden On including the incredible help he received from the townspeople of LaGrange, Georgia, and the importance of mental illness awareness!

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James Kicklighter (Digital Edition) discusses starting his career at Georgia Southern University, traveling to India, and directing videos for the Hillary Clinton campaign!

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Brantly Jackson Watts and Kristina Adler from Birthday Cake discuss making the film, domestic abuse, and the Atlanta Film Festival screening!

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Wes Walker, Ben Dover, and Eliza Divine from Crap Films discuss their various projects, retro films, comic book superhero ideas, and much more!

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Chuck discusses how to find clients and convince them to hire you in episode 6 of our spinoff series!

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Brian Lonano (Crow Hand!!!, Gwilliam) and his cast and crew for his new film BFF Girls tell us all about the new crazy short!

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Twitch streamer and editor Ashley Carlson tells us all about the format and service, the female streamer collective Girlstreamers, as well as why she loves editing so much!

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Tomika Weston from The Read ATL discusses the monthly table read series featuring screenwriters and actors from all over the city as well as her own screenwriting career!

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The cast and crew from local horror indie Those Who Deserve to Die stop by to tell us about making the film and their own personal projects!

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Director Antonio Garcia (Vue de moi, The Doorway) discusses going to Georgia State University, attending the Cannes Film Festival thrice, and why he plans on staying in Atlanta when he graduates!

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Michael H. Harper & Chris Ethridge from Haven's End discuss making the film, Michael attending the Women's March in D.C., plus making a Stephen King "Dollar Babies" short!

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Nick Morgan (Atlanta, Stan Against Evil, Dear God No!) tells us about working in the art department, his oddities sideshow S.H.I.T., and why he thinks Ringling Bros. closing is terrible!

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Catherine Dyer (Stranger Things, co-founder of Drama Inc.) tells us about her career, writing a cookbook, and how she moved to Atlanta right before the industry explosion!

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Here are the picks for our favorite moments from 2016! What were your favorite episodes from the past year?

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Chuck lays out the top 5 screenwriting tips you should try out this year!

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Chuck tells you how to make your scripts more "offensive" in part 4 of our special series on screenwriting!

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Mehka King & Danny Digitall talk about their documentary The Color Green: Cash, Color and Cannabis, the politics of weed, and travelling the country to get the stories for the film!

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Raymond Carr tells us about puppeteering Dunk on PBS Kids' Splash and Bubbles, becoming an official Henson character, and other recent films he's made!

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Entertainment lawyer Nancy Prager discusses the importance of copyright, why protecting your ideas and work should happen sooner rather than later, and her own struggles with getting projects made!

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Angela Edmond and James Brooke from global production and distribution company All3Media tell us what they're looking for as far as Atlanta content goes!

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Jon Graham and Debra Matassino tell us all about the Roku distribution channel Peachflicks and the upcoming Cutting Room Film Festival!

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Gary Weeks (Jurassic World, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Greenleaf) discusses his career, the insane filming schedules at Tyler Perry Studios, and life in his tiny childhood town of Morris, Georgia!

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Blair Bathory and Drew Sawyer from web series Fear Haus talk about the upcoming season and some exciting prospects for the future of the show!

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Carrie Burns from Atlanta Movie Tours tells us all about the company where you can see locations all around Atlanta where your favorite films and shows were made!

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Chuck gives tips for screenwriters who have trouble dealing with feedback in episode 3 of our special series Chattin' with Chuck!

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Laura Wheale talks about working with Clint Eastwood on Sully and Ang Lee on Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, her other life as a lawyer, and how her break came about so quickly!

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Blue and Scott Salamon from upcoming horror film Beacon Point tell us about filming in a cave, why they love horror and sci-fi, why they figured out distribution before filming, and their upcoming Atlanta premiere!

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The filmmakers behind the web series Dice Lords discuss the Youtube show, the inspiration behind the project, Star Wars, Magic the Gathering, and more nerdy fun stuff!

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Writer & director Devyne Johnson talks about making her feature film Mosaic, working on FX's Atlanta with our own Molly Coffee, and making the jump to make her own films!

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Director Jon Watts brings on the subject of his documentary "Matthew's Gift," photographer Oana Hogrefe, to discuss the film, the charity Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, dealing with death, and much more!

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Takashi Doscher tells us all about his film Moon Shine Still, selling a documentary to ESPN at a young age, and his hopes and dreams for the Atlanta film scene!

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Rob Albertson from Rare Air Studios discusses his work, why he's a member of the Georgia Production Partnership and you should too, and upcoming outside threats every Georgia filmmakers should worry about!

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Sam Carter, Darrell Hazelrig, and Beau Brown from New Puppet Order discuss the origins of the group, how they work together, the challenges of puppetry, and upcoming projects!

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Reps from Savannah College of Art & Design's SCADFILM tell us all about the program and all the great resources and classes available for students and local filmmakers alike!

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Justin Randell Brooke, Joshua Hoover, and Nick Pupo from Halt and Catch Fire discuss working on the show, personal projects they've been working on, how they all met, and tell us a little about the upcoming season!

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Our live interviews with filmmakers and local film businesses at the 2nd Annual Indie Film Loop Conference & Showcase!

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Having trouble with the writing of your second act? Check out this episode of Chattin' with Chuck as he discusses how to beat the second act slog!

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We traveled to Newnan to talk with Sid Yost & Tracy Oliver at the Welcome Lake Movie Ranch to discuss their work with actor animals and why they moved to Atlanta!

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Introducing the newest spinoff for Atlanta Film Chat, Chattin' with Chuck: Tips from a Mostly Failed Screenwriter! In the kickoff episode, Chuck discusses the process of outlining.

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Actor & musician Raj Kala tells us about the stereotypical roles he gets called up for, how he came to record and tour extensively with Outkast, and his day job as a vascular lab tech!

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Georgia Film Academy's Dan Kelly talks about the aims of the academy, how they've been implementing their systems in schools statewide, and tells us about his own career aspirations!

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VFX artist Brendon Murphy discusses techniques used on shows like Heroes Reborn & The Walking Dead, why basically every single TV show has special effects, and his passion project The Red Cape!

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Interviews from our appearance at Indie Film Loop's SFX, VFX, Makeup, and Costumes Showcase at Prima Injera, guest hosted by actress and friend of the show Jordan Blair Brown!

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Actor Keith Brooks returns to the show for the 100th edition of the podcast! He discusses his latest projects, punching cancer in the face, and we settle the Ghostbusters controversy once and for all!

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Actor Robert Walker-Branchaud discusses working on projects like American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, and the upcoming Deepwater Horizon,  his company Frat Pack Productions, and a bunch of great ideas for local film businesses!

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The team behind the film Bloodloss talks about the film, its very successful crowdfunding campaign, 80's vampire films, and surprising sales numbers filmmakers can expect from services like Netflix!

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Linda Burns hosts a special edition of our spinoff series The Roundtable featuring the founders of the Atlanta Film Festival and the IMAGE Film & Video Center!

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Ken and Heather Feinberg from Creative Studios of Atlanta discuss their filmmaking workshop trip in Italy, why they love working with kids, how Ken knows Nathan Fillion, and shooting a film with the one and only Eric Roberts!

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We've heard and talked a lot about autism on the show, but now
it's time to really dive deep and see what autism specialists Paran
and Allen Davis have to say! Do they like the script, or should
Molly go back to the drawing board?

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Ryan Monolopolus and Michael Kam from new TV series 64/8 came on to tell us about the idea behind the show, working in background, and their big premiere at the Plaza Theatre on May 5th!

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We were invited out to the Sundance Institute Film Forward series' stop at Wonderroot to talk to Swati Shetty and Prashant Nair from Umrika and Mimi Valdés from Dope about their films, showing at Sundance, and future plans!

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The script for Kaylee Age 8 is complete! Animator Marisa Ginger Tontaveetong and Editor Drew Sawyer talk with Molly about the script and her upcoming promo shoot for a lookbook which will be a huge first test for Molly's quest to make the film.

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Charlie Fisk and Carrie Schrader, directors of the documentary The Founders, discuss the challenges of getting their subjects to open up, learning about golf, documentary writing, and their screening at the Atlanta Film Festival on April 4th!

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Filmmaker Adam Pinney (The Arbalest, Blood Car, Too Many Cooks) discusses making his film The Arbalest, winning the SXSW Grand Jury prize, future projects, and Molly gushes about Blood Car and its influence on her career!

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Eric and Travis from Out of the Pan Catering talk about catering for projects like The Birth of a Nation and Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, what "Combat Catering" is, working with special diets, and much more!

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Interviews from our appearance at Indie Film Loop's networking event! Hear from actors, composers, screenwriters, and more, including our own co-host Molly Coffee!

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A panel of some of Atlanta's longest and hardest working producers (Tom Luse, Linda Burns, Suzan Satterfield, William Vanderkloot, & Ken Feinberg) discuss their ever-evolving roles, how producing has changed over the years, and much more!

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Director and animator Marcus Rosentrater (Limo Ride, Archer) came on to talk about the art of collaboration, selling niche films, his underground cinema showcase Contraband Cinema, and much more!

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Part 2 of our coverage from the red carpet at the Georgia Entertainment Gala. Listen to a ton of interviews with actors, producers, musicians, SFX wizards, and more!

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Part 1 of our interviews at the Georgia Entertainment Gala! Hear from the actors, directors, musicians, and other members of the Atlanta film community who sat down with us during the event in this special episode.

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Actor Hakim Callender (Ballers, Powers, Alvin and the Chipmunk: The Road Chip) talks about moving around the country, getting his start on Reading Rainbow, his role as career counselor at Get Scene Studios, and more!

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Jesse Malinowski & Candace VandiZandi from Get Scene Studios chat about starting the studio, why so many actors in Florida are making the trip up north, why networking is vital to every filmmaker's career, and much more!

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Actor and acting coach Dan Bridges talks about his startup Nail That Role, philosophy of acting, avoiding scams that fleece actors, and much more!

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Actor Brian Troxell talks about his voiceover work, performing sketch comedy with Sketchworks, getting a later start in life with his acting career, how he was picked to be the voice of the 2016 Georgia Entertainment Gala, and much more!

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Emma Loggins from Fanbolt.com talks about starting up her website, how she blew up covering the The OC, alien movies, and much more!

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The second act is complete! Molly explores the story so far with filmmaker Jen West and Georgia State University's Laura Jones. Plus, director Dustin Jacobs wants Molly to change direction and make a totally different film. Will he succeed?

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Vine star Aaron Chewning came on to talk about working within the format, getting recognized in public, how he plans to transfer his success to the future, and much more!

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Roman Weaver, CEO of Mad Roman Media & Live Eye 360, talks about marketing and branding himself, Star Wars, Godzilla, camera equipment, and much more!

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Learn all about the world of costuming and wardrobe in the second edition of our spin-off The Roundtable featuring Lauren Driskill (Hunger Games, Goosebumps) and Dana Konick (Roanoke: Search for the Lost Colony, The Candy Shop)!

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Stephanie Fraser, Travis Jones, and Clara Marina from comedy sketch troupe Church Socks stopped by to talk about sketch comedy, going to New York Sketch Fest, why simply getting out there and making videos is the best way to go, and much more!

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Brad Zimmerman (Archer, Squidbillies) and Bob Pettitt (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) discuss animation, comedy, watching the rise of Atlanta film over the years, and much more!

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Mark Ashworth (High Cotton, The Magnificent Seven, Cell) came on to talk about his career, new bands he's into, working at Old Trafford for his beloved Manchester United, and much more!

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Writer & director Brian Work talks about his romantic comedy Uncommon Law premiering this Saturday, old school Japanese RPGs, iZombie, writing plays, and much more!

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Our series following a first-time feature filmmaker rolls on! Molly talks with screenwriter Charles Thomas & producer/accountant about writing the first act, a recent location scouting trip, pitch meetings, and much more.

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Introducing a brand new series in the Atlanta Film Chat family! Guests April Billingsley, Keith Brooks, & Sherrie Peterson along with guest host Pamela Deritis from Call Time Atlanta discuss what it takes to be an actor in Atlanta and why they feel the trade is so important.

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Michael H. Harper talks about his films Attack of the Morningside Monster & 3 Minute Activists: The Soul of Slam, his decision to stay in Atlanta to be a screenwriter, how he got into producing, and much more!

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Some of the minds behind feature film "blackhats" talk about why they wanted to make a "non-indie indie," how technology will affect future indie films, and their week of shows at the Aurora Theater in Roswell starting Friday October 23rd!

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Kelly O'Neal from The Gilda Sue Rosenstern Computer Internet Show talks about the origins of the Youtube show, the feature film version coming up, all the horrible "talking breasts" roles women are offered in the industry, and much more!

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Screenwriter Michael Lucker (Vampire in Brooklyn, Mulan 2, 101 Dalmations 2) talks about working in the studio system, moving back to Atlanta, his upcoming screenwriting classes, and much more!

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Daniel Espeut from Espeute Productions tells us about making his clown documentary Greasepaint, how he ended up making docs in the first place, how his wedding DJ business compares to clowning, and much more!

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Elizabeth Davidovich (Hunger Games, The Walking Dead, Fast & Furious 7) tells us all about working in stunts, the difference between acting as  a stunt performer versus being a daredevil, what future stunt performers should focus on if they want to break in, and much more!

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Introducing a brand new series in the Atlanta Film Chat family! AFC co-host Molly Coffee, owner of Zombie Cat Productions, is gearing up to make her first feature film and you're along for the ride. Join her through each stage of making the movie through concept, script, shooting, editing, and beyond. In each episode of the podcast she will pitch her current progress to other female filmmakers in the area so they can judge her progress and give notes to help her make the best film possible!

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Extras casting director Jeffrey Karantza goes into detail about how to get cast as a background actor, on-set etiquette, why you should never, ever bring your own weapons to set, and much more!

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Producer and actress Jessica Leigh Smith came on to talk about her film The Sunday Lady, the faith based film market, the struggles women face in the film industry, and much more!

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Actor Ron Ogden (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies, Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, Good Grief Suicide Hotline) talks about his upcoming Lovecraftian film, quitting a lucrative job to pursue acting, the beauty of the Internet, and much more!

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TJ Garland (Nerd Love, Furious Seven) talks about his film Batman: Retribution playing at the Dragoncon Film Festival, why he loves Batman so much, and much more!

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Actor Jayson Warner Smith (Rectify, Mena, The Birth of a Nation) talks about the million projects he's got coming out soon, audition tips for actors, working with Tom Cruise, and a bunch more!

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Dean Treadway from Movie Geeks United and the Filmicability blog came on the show to talk about the film business, interviewing big stars, how the Save the Cat screenwriting book is ruining films, and much more!

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Indie Film Loop Film Conference & Creative Showcase Managing Director Deontae Trundle tells us all about this weekend's event and why networking at conferences like this is so important for every filmmaker!

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Gwinnett Center International Film Festival Program Director Kevin Powers previews this year's festival, tells us why indie films rule, why he loves creating and running film festivals, and much more!

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Jeff Marker from the University of North Georgia tells us what great strides educators and schools in the state are taking to train the next generation of filmmakers! Plus, Molly gives lots of advice on how to pick projects and talks about working on The Carbonaro Effect Season 2 and Donald Glover's new show Atlanta!

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Benjamin Ruder and Lucas Godfrey from Splatter Cinema tell Chuck and special guest host Jordan Blair Brown about their showing of Cannibal Ferox on August 15th, how you can make it happen with contributions, the history of the horror event, and much more!

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Actress Hannah Fierman (V/H/S, The Unwanted, Good Grief Suicide Hotline) came on the show to talk about her career, roles she loves to play, getting recognized in public, and much more!

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Ken Horstmann and Jody Thompson from local indie film High Cotton came on to talk about making the movie, their distribution ideas, previous work, the exploding Atlanta scene, and a ton more!

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Filmmakers from Atlanta film Carter's Lens tell us the funny way they all met, what the film is all about, and drop some amazing exclusives about casting on us!

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William Tokarsky (the Too Many Cooks killer) discusses making the short, the food at Adult Swim, upcoming projects, and Too Many Cooks the Musical!

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Edward Reid & RC Sayyah from Grand Prince of Moscow discuss the upcoming TV show, how they got started in their careers, and how they've managed to get so much attention around town and online!

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Amber Nash (Archer, Frisky Dingo) discusses her time as a voice actor, performing improv at Dad's Garage, why she loves living in Atlanta, and much more!

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Three of the minds behind hit TV pilot Dream Writers came on to talk about writing the show, their successful Kickstarter campaign, gaining accolades from the American Movie Awards, and much more!

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Zach Lamplugh chats about his comedy showcase event Ladie's Night, why workshopping short films is important to filmmakers, editing an episode of Adult Swim's Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, and much more!

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Elizabeth Strickler from Georgia State University's Digital Arts Entertainment Lab discusses the state of film education in the state and what great programs the Georgia Film Academy has coming in the future!

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Allyssa Lewis talks about animating on F/X show Archer, what animators need to do to better brand themselves, and how her startup company My Animation Life helps the community!

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Director Jared Callahan came on to talk about his documentary Janey Makes a Play, the struggles of getting your career going, finding distribution for indie projects, and his many upcoming projects!

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We've officially done 50 episodes of these! We brought on ASIFA Atlanta reps Fatimah Abdullah and Jennifer Chandler came on to talk about the struggles animators face, Miyazaki films, why groups like ASIFA are so important, and much more!

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Brian Lonano and Victoria Cook from insane short film Crow Hand came on to talk about the inspiration behind the film, meeting Elijah Wood, playing at SXSW, and meeting their short film idols!

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Atlanta Screenwriters Group President Martin Kelley chats about the origins of the group, why a screenwriting community is so important for local films, and his upcoming project Blackhats!

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Atlanta Film Festival Operations & Marketing Director Christopher Holland closes out our festival coverage! He talks about this year's festival, all the behind the scenes stuff it takes to pull off such a big event, and discusses his book Film Festival Secrets that helps filmmakers get into festivals!

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Jen West and James Martin come on the podcast to talk about their short film Little Cabbage in part 6 of our Atlanta Film Festival coverage. They talk about inspiration behind the film, crazy Owen Wilson obsessed homeowners, and what we can expect next from the team!

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Atlanta Film Chat's Atlanta Film Festival coverage continues with Jef Bredemeier's documentary Dante's Down the Hatch! He talks about the challenges of making his first film, his time working at Dante's, and how his life as a painter influences his filmmaking.

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Part 4 of our Atlanta Film Festival coverage! Ammar Nassri talks about his animated short Garbanzos, how his Syrian roots influences his work, and gives us a sneak preview of his upcoming project!

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Part 3 of our 2015 Atlanta Film Festival coverage features the filmmakers behind Satanic Panic 2: Battle of the Bands! They discuss the origins of the project, how they dealt with actors moving across the country during filming, and what we can expect in Satanic Panic 3 (and beyond!).

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Our Atlanta Film Festival coverage continues as we talk to Sam Carter from Good Grief Suicide Hotline! He discusses the long journey to make the film, working on big budget movies like Selma, and why more money doesn't equal a better set.

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Our Atlanta Film Festival coverage begins with the animators and illustrators behind animated short Starlight. They talk their time at SCAD, inspiration behind the short, and how much work goes into even the shortest of films!

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Filmmakers behind indie film Atlanta Vampire Movie discuss the inspiration behind the movie, the many struggles faced to complete it, and why Atlanta should remember its indie roots!

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Kathy Berardi discusses teaching screenwriting courses, the struggles women face in the filmmaking world, and her start-up Red Clip Video that helps businesses make better videos!

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Tom Cappello from Crazy Legs Productions (Swamp Murders, Your Worst Nightmare) discusses why reality programming isn't as bad as everyone thinks, the importance of story, and why the company mainly uses local talent!

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Writer/director Ryan Lipscomb talks about his unique trajectory in his career, talking to Spike Lee, his film Bruise, and upcoming projects!

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Matt Clanton from Act Tactical for Film comes on the show to talk about teaching actors to use weapons, gun safety on sets, and what movies and TV do right and wrong when it comes to police scenes!

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Brad Pilcher, Assistant Director of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, chats about the 2015 festival, what kind of films we can expect, and shares crazy stories from previous festivals!

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Jiyoung Lee and her creative partner Dave Bonawits talk about their latest film Female Pervert, getting accepted to the Slamdance and the Atlanta Film Festivals, and getting random emails from the Weinsteins!

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Forbes Top 1000 Entrepreneurs Under 30's Tara Ansley talks film finance, social entrepreneurship, and being involved with the Sundance Institute!

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Writer/director Bret Wood talks about The Unwanted, the struggles of working in the indie world, his work with Kino Lorber, and gets assaulted by an attack cat!

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Director Dustin Jacobs and actor Gerrit Hamilton come on to talk about recent projects, The Interview scandal, Atlanta versus Los Angeles, and stories from years ago!

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Elizabeth Alcaraz from acting school The Actor's Scene talks about the various classes students take, why schools like TAS are important for the area, and how she suddenly found herself working for the arts studio!

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Mike Malloy talks his documentary Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s, the official Django sequel Django Lives!, and many other things that include exclamation marks!

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Bubba Carr (Fame, So You Think You Can Dance, Footloose) comes on the show to discuss his career, challenges faced by dancers as they get older, and why he thinks everyone has the potential to dance!

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Kristy Breneman and Christina Humphrey, film programmers from the Atlanta Film Festival, talk about the submission process, how difficult it is to select the best films, and give tips to filmmakers how to improve their chances in getting into festivals!

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Producer Linda Burns discusses the PA Academy, what the Atlanta film community gets right and wrong, and talking smack to John Elway!

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Brandon and Errol from Supremacy Films come on to talk about their first feature film Curveball, problems they encountered shooting baseball sequences, unfair expectations audiences have of black filmmakers, and much more!

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Mike Brune (Blood Car, Congratulations!, Van Wilder: Freshman Year) comes on the show to talk about his time in Chicago, taking Congratulations! on the festival circuit, and Fake Wood Wallpaper's new film The Arbalest!

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Scares That Care rep Corinne Barrios come on the show to talk about the charity, writing for Dead, Buried, and Back, working with local productions, and tons more!

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The New York City based creators behind The Quantified Self tell us why they're shooting in Atlanta plus talk about science, the writing process, and much more!

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Won Chung talks about working in the AD department, how directors and producers can make a happier work environment, and why food is so important to a fun shoot!

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The filmmakers behind local zombie film Test Group stop by to talk about the origins of the project, cheesy movies, and the amazing talent from around the area they've found!

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Rebecca Shrager, President & CEO of the People Store Talent Agency, tells all the actors out there how they can increase their chances of getting noticed and talks about her experiences over the years!

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Brothers Young Productions and director Jan Mullins talk about the upcoming dance movie "Untapped," the importance of marketing and the business side of filmmaking, and why we need more unique voices to tell stories!

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Three of the minds behind Archangel: From the Winter's End Chronicles come on the podcast to discuss making the show, how they came to be featured on Heroes of Cosplay, and even drop some exclusives on us!

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Joel Musch talks about his Star Wars fan film Ruins and Reckoning showing at Dragoncon, the epic tale behind the notorious The Legend of Zelda: Hero of Time feature, and why he thinks filmmakers should just "go for it" when they want to make something!

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Joanna Davidovich (Ugly Americans) and Nate Foster come on to talk about their peppy and fun short film "Monkey Rag" showing at Dragoncon, how hard it was to make, andwhat they think about the state of animation today!

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Ricky Hess, creator of the hit webseries "Horror Hotel," talks to us about the origins of the series, pitching it to Hulu and other companies, and what to expect at his appearance at Dragoncon!

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Writer/Director/Producer/Editor/Etc. Darrell Hazelrig talks about working with New Puppet Order, his film premiering at Dragoncon, and his day job shooting industrials!

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Anthony McHie & John Prew, whose webseries Inevitable is showing at Dragoncon, stop by to talk about filming the series, their anime inspirations, and why women make amazing action stars!

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John & Jessica of Muse of Fire Films stop by to talk about their new projects, what it's like in their "day jobs" as camera operator and script supervisor/Atlanta Film Festival employee respectively, and why Back to the Future is possibly the best movie of all time!

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Editor Michael Goldberg (Fast & Furious 7, Rectify, Single Ladies) comes by the podcast to talk about the post-production world, including what filmmakers should discuss with their editing team before they ever shoot a single frame!

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Actress and model Lacey Patten talks about her latest roles as well as how she got started in acting, found an agent, and why she loves Sailor Moon so much!

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Scott Knollin from AlltheHitsSoFar.com stops by to talk about the entertainment blog's scholarship fund (check it out at gofundme.com/allthehitssofar) as well as his experiences playing background characters in Van Wilder: Freshmen Year, Walking Dead, and Teen Wolf!

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Nick Hiltgen stops by to talk about Sessions, a filmmaker-improvement-bootcamp type program in Atlanta, plus why he thinks workshopping is so important for every project!

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Location Manager Tony Holley walks through the steps needed to secure a location plus gives tips for those participating in the 48 Hour Film Project.

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Have you signed up for the 48 Hour Film Project or simply wondering what it's all about? City Producers Paula Martinez and Gabe Wardell stop by to discuss the 48 and what kind of madness you can expect this year, including a record 92 teams and filmmakers using drone technology!

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Y'allywood Executive Director Mike Morgan stops by to talk about running a new festival, why highlighting Southeastern filmmakers is important, and shooting a documentary in Kenya!

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Ninja Puppet Productions' Raymond Carr stops by to talk about working on LazyTown and Walking with Dinosaurs as well as what kind of environment he thinks is best suited for making more creative films and shows.

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Former Artistic Director of the Atlanta Film Festival Charles Judson stops by to discuss his thoughts on the Atlanta film community and the direction he thinks it should be moving in.

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Keith Brooks from Walking Dead, Magic the Gathering the Musical, and the Internet smash Deadpool: A Typical Tuesday stops by to talk about growing up in Canton, starting his career, and getting punched repeatedly by Andrew Lincoln!