Tungsten Originals Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tungsten Originals
Tungsten Originals is a multi-media production company that celebrates independent filmmakers. Our podcast bridges the gap between indie filmmaking and Hollywood by interviewing filmmakers, from upcoming creators to established professionals.
This week we're joined by David Gutnik, writer and director of Materna, which won best actress and best cinematography at Tribeca and makes its online debut this week. We discussed filmmaking as a form of therapy, the hardest parts about making a feature debut, and his advice for upcoming directors. Links below:
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
Materna Showtimes
David's Website
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Writer and director Alexandra Pechman joins us to discuss how her career as a magazine writer led to her career as a filmmaker, her short film Thumb, which is premiering at Fantasia August 10th and 12th, and her latest short film Sleep, which won her a grant from the organization the Future of Film is Female. Links below:
Checkout the video version on our YouTube channel!
Alexandra:
- Thumb Premiere Tickets
- Website
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Writer and director Ned Cooper joins us to discuss his recent short film Hammer: how he helped his lead actor go through an intense physical transformation, the ways in which his crew were pushed to their limits, and why he thinks it’s this film that finally made him a director. Links below:
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
Ned:
- Vimeo
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Writer & director Quinn McHugh Fluet joins us to discuss his recent short film Singularity, how he combines world-building sci-fi with intimate human stories, and his work as the editor for this podcast. Links below:
Checkout the video version on our YouTube channel!
Quinn:
- Website
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Writer, director, and cinematographer Joe Russ joins us to discuss his biggest learning experiences as a filmmaker, his work as a DP on my latest short film Blueberries, and the impact he hopes to have as a producer at Tungsten. Links below:
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
Joe:
- Website
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Producer Raegan Levan joins us to discuss her philosophies on the role of producer, how she manages a wide array of content, and what she hopes to achieve as the first official producer at Tungsten. Links below:
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
Raegan:
- Website
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Raegan Levan and Joe Russ join us to discuss how Tungsten has changed since our first podcast episode, our goals and values as a company, and how we’d like to impact the future of the film industry. Links below:
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
- Website
Raegan:
- Website
Joe:
- Website
Production designer and painter Jenna Rae Tooley joins us to discuss how her experience as a fine artist influences her work on productions, the two feature films she’s working on as a production designer, and how she’s pursuing a career across multiple disciplines. Links below:
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
Jenna:
- Portfolio
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Director Pong Tulyathan joins us to discuss his award winning music videos, his process when working with an artist, and finding his voice as a south East Asian filmmaker. Links below:
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
Pong's Website
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Writer & director Aidan Casey joins us to discuss his upcoming short film Junk: how his experience as a producer prepared him for the role of director, the film’s balance between a traditional and experimental structure, and how it felt to see it all come together after years of hard work.
Today we launched a fundraising campaign to push Junk through post-production. Help us share this film with the world by visiting our campaign! Junk Indiegogo Campaign
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
Aidan:
- Website
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Filmmaker Kevin Plachy joins us to discuss becoming a filmmaker during the rise of social media, if the entertainment industry should take YouTube seriously, and his journey from fan to collaborator at The Valleyfolk, a YouTube channel with over 250k subscribers. Links below:
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
Kevin
- YouTube Channel
- The Valleyfolk
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Writer and director Justin Robinson joins us to discuss his documentary, My Brother Jordan, and why the film took eight years to make, its non traditional distribution which led to 15 million views on YouTube, and why channeling grief is such an honest form of storytelling. Links below:
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
Justin:
- My Brother Jordan
- MBJ Behind the Scenes
- Justin's Website
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Producer Thomas Verrette joins us to discuss his documentary Zero Gravity, the film’s inspiring message, and how his career led him to this moment. Links below:
Zero Gravity Website
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Due to technical difficulties, there is not a video version of this episode.
Filmmaker Jeremy Mohler joins us to discuss producing independent projects while working professionally, his advice for budding filmmakers, and what he’s learned as a 2nd AD on Law and Order: SVU. Links below:
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel!
We launched a Patreon!
Jeremy
- Love Radio
Tungsten:
- Patreon
- YouTube
- Website
West:
https://www.patreon.com/tungstenoriginals
https://www.patreon.com/tungstenoriginals
https://www.patreon.com/tungstenoriginals
Tungsten Originals is a multi-media production company that celebrates independent filmmakers. We aim to represent the next generation of filmmakers, create impactful and honest media, and promote a more fair and just industry.
Since 2019, Tungsten has produced a chart topping podcast, award-winning films, and cultivated a community of independent filmmakers. While most people know us from our podcast, our goal has always been to become a full fledged production company within 10 years. Over the past few months, our team has grown, our projects have gotten bigger, and our goal has never been more achievable.
But as we move into the next chapter of our company, we’d like to make even more of an impact, which is why today we’re launching our Patreon. By supporting our Patreon, you are directly impacting filmmakers that otherwise would not have the resources to tell their story. On top of this direct support, we’re fostering a community of filmmakers eager to learn from one another and most importantly, celebrate cinema.
To help us achieve our dreams, we’re offering a wide variety of perks. For our lowest tier, you’ll get behind the scenes access to the inner workings of our company. Our middle tiers offer full community engagement via our weekly movie club, Video Village, and complete access to internal production documents. And our highest tier gets you exclusive one on one support for your creative endeavors.
To those of you who are already patrons, we cannot thank you enough. We’re looking forward to this next chapter and bringing you along every step of the way.
West Givens
Founder & Executive Producer
Cinematographer Alissa Rooney joins us to discuss her compelling body of work, how she approaches different styles of content, and her role as the DP for Frame.io’s Camera to Cloud product launch. Links below:
Watch the video version of this episode!
Alissa
- Website
Tungsten:
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Independent filmmaker Sasha Garcia joins us to discuss her work as both a director and a 1st AD, how her background affects her storytelling, and the impact she hopes to have on the film industry. Links below:
Watch this video version of this episode!
Sasha
- Website
Tungsten:
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Writer and director Nicole Barley joins us to discuss our collaboration on her upcoming short film Lighthouse Keeping, how we think the film industry should improve, and the tangible impact of women-led film sets. Links below:
Nicole
- Lighthouse Keeping
- Roots
Tungsten:
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Writer & Director Melissa Haizlip joins us to discuss Mr. Soul! Before Oprah – before Arsenio – there was Mr. SOUL! Ellis Haizlip ensured the Revolution would be televised with SOUL!, America's first “Black Tonight Show.” We discussed why the film took 10 years to make, its critical recognition, and why Melissa knew she was the perfect person to tell this story. Links below:
Mr. Soul Website
Tungsten:
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Writer and director Kevin Brooks joins us to discuss his fellowship at the Sundance Institute, his award-winning filmography, and his dedication to filming projects in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Don't forget to check out the video version on our YouTube channel! Links below:
Kevin:
Tungsten:
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Editor Jayda Cardoza joins us to discuss her growth as an editor, the director editor relationship, and her new job working in the post production department at Marvel Studios. Links below:
Jayda:
- Website
Tungsten:
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Writer, director, and CEO Jewel Hamrick joins us to discuss his philosophies about the entertainment industry, his thesis film Exposure, and why he decided to start his own production company, IV Vision. Links below:
Jewel & IV Vision:
- Jewel's Instagram
- IV Vision Website
Tungsten:
- YouTube
- Website
West:
Today we're joined by writer, director, and activist Lei White. We discussed his first industry job after graduating from film school, the equality he’s fighting for, and how to combat imposter syndrome. Links below:
Lei
- A Crown of Feathers
Tungsten:
- Website
West:
This week, the podcast is back! First, I'll explain where I've been since the last episode, announce our exciting upcoming projects, and introduce you to the first official members of the Tungsten team. Links below:
Check out the Lighthouse Keeping Indiegogo campaign!!
Tungsten:
- Website
West:
Raegan:
Joe:
- Website
In this solo episode, we cover why it has been so long since our last episode, how the coronavirus affected our film Blueberries, and our commitment to the Black Lives Matter movement. Links below:
BLM Resources:
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https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
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https://blackliveswillalwaysmatter.carrd.co/
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https://saytheirnames.carrd.co/
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The 1619 Project
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TV Dhows & Docs about Racial Justice and Police Brutality
Off Tha' Block:* Website * Instagram
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Creative producer Kait Elizabeth joined us to discuss how working at The Valleyfolk has evolved her approach to filmmaking, shooting her first short film after film school, and how her thesis project gave her clarity and hope to her creative future. Links below:
Kait
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Instagram
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Twitter
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The Valleyfolk
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Production designer Reece Koetter joined us to discuss how he fell in love with production design, the challenges with designing a set that's hours away, and his thoughts on how production designers are a huge asset to your film. Links below:
BlueberriesIndiegogo campaign!
Blueberries Facebook page!
Blueberries Instagram!
Reece* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Producer and editor Elizabeth Hancuch joined us to discuss how she discovered her love for filmmaking, her thoughts on producing and editing simultaneously, and why she felt compelled to work on Blueberries. Links below:
Blueberries Indiegogo campaign!
Elizabeth* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Kierra Hall joined us to discuss her senior thesis film Dissociation, which follows the disappearance of Katie Olsen and the mysteries surrounding the truth. We discussed the true story that inspired this film, the challenges of filming on location in Colorado, and the pressure that comes with fictionalizing a true story. Links below:
Dissociation Fundraising campaign coming soon!!
Dissociation Facebook Page!
Dissociation Instagram!
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Hailey Morris and Raegan Levan joined us to discuss West's senior thesis film Blueberries, the first year of this podcast, and what lies ahead for Tungsten. Links below:
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for listening. I hope you've enjoyed every episode. Here's to another year.
Sincerely,
West
Filmmaker Michael Chaney joined us to discuss how his students’ films have evolved throughout his teaching career, what he considers the most important thing about making a short film, and his recent project Thin Places: Iceland that screened at the 2019 SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Links below:
Michael Chaney* Website
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Editor Chris Brannan joined us to discuss how he got his footing in the film industry, what he’s learned throughout his career, and the process of making his most recent feature documentary Finding Tyler, which follows an American fugitive who fled to the island of Corsica. Links below:
Chris Brannan* Website
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Jake Redmond joined us to discuss his senior thesis film Carrots, which is about a teacher force-feeding her young student baby carrots. We discussed his journey into filmmaking, a hard decision he had to make about this film, and the true story that inspired this script. Links below:
Carrots IndieGoGo campaign!!
Carrots Instagram page
Carrots Facebook page
Jake
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Instagram
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Art Instagram
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Davi Pena is back to discuss his senior thesis film Eyes of Eidolon, which is a surreal thriller about love, loss, and the horrors of addiction. We discussed the origin of this script, the lessons he's learned from previous films, and how he's tackling this intimate story. Links below:
Eyes of Eidolon IndieGoGo Campaign!!
Eyes of Eidolon Instagram
Davi* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Jaxson Varni joined us to discuss his senior thesis film Camping is Cheaper, which is a dark comedy about a couple's camping trip that turns deadly. We discussed the music video we made together, the importance of representation, and how he plans to tackle his biggest project yet. Links below:
Camping is Cheaper IndieGoGo!!
Jaxson* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Jared Wang joined us to discuss his senior thesis film Crosses of Lorraine, which is a romantic war drama set during the final winter of World War II. The story follows an American G.I. wounded in battle and taken in by a former member of the French resistance. We discussed the inspiration for this script, the biggest difficulties with making a war film, and why Jared is going all out on his thesis. Links below:
Crosses of Lorraine IndieGoGo Campaign!
Jared:* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Lucy Artigas joined us to discuss her senior thesis film A Flote, which is a coming of age film about brotherhood, family, and sacrifice. We discussed the inception of this idea, the pros and cons of filming on location in Mexico, and her dreams for a more interconnected film community. Links below:
A Flote IndieGoGo Campaign!
A Flote Instagram!
Lucy
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Instagram
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Artigas & Co. Instagram
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Filmmaker Sammi Shoemaker joined us to discuss her senior thesis film Pink, which takes the abstract concepts of anxiety, existentialism, and death and creates a tangible representation. We discussed how she got attached to this project, her experience directing a film of this size, and the groundbreaking production design this movie requires. Links below:
Pink Fundraising Campaign!
Sammi* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Filmmaker Seth Cunningham joined us to discuss his senior thesis film Genesis, which is a sci-fi film about a mother and son living on a foreign planet after Earth is made uninhabitable by climate change. We discussed the origin of the story, how Seth crafts his ideas, and how his previous films prepared him for this one. Links below:
Genesis Kickstarter!
Seth
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Cunning Films Instagram
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Cunning Films Website
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Personal Instagram
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Julia Corin joined us to discuss her senior thesis film Wild, Wild, Us, which is an experimental film that follows three superficial friends lost in the materialistic world of their own creation. We discussed the inception of this idea, Julia's connection to the world around her, and why collaboration is so important for this project. Links below:
Wild, Wild, Us IndieGoGo
Wild, Wild, Us Instagram
Julia* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Taylor Wedding joined us to discuss her senior thesis film Fix It Box, which is a love letter to family, and additionally, the deaf community. We discussed her inspiration for the script, the importance of finding a deaf actor for the lead role, and the impact she hopes this film has. Links below:
Fix It Box IndieGoGo
Fix It Box Instagram
Taylor
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Instagram
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Website
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Lei White and Paige Petersen joined us to discuss Lei's senior thesis film Cutthroat, which is about a runway model navigating the fashion industry by any means necessary. We discussed how they came to work together, Lei's inspiration for the script, and the most ambitious aspects of the project. Links below:
Cutthroat IndieGoGo Campaign!
Cutthroat Instagram
Cutthroat Facebook
Lei* Instagram
Paige* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Hannah Sullivan is in preproduction for her senior thesis film Rita to Regina, which is a documentary about her mother who recently discovered that the devastating circumstances of her adoption were fabricated. We discussed how she learned about this story, her process in making the documentary, and the challenges she expects to face during production. Links below:
Hannah:
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Rita to Regina Fundraising Campaign!
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Portfolio
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Instagram
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Brooks and Cara are finally back! We discussed their summer internships, whether or not internships are worth it, and what senior year holds for each of us. Also, if you're a SCAD senior looking to raise money for your thesis film, please reach out! We'd love to have you on. Links below:
IndieGoGo campaign for Cara's thesis film!
Brooks' YouTube Channel!
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram
Cara:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
Editor Alex Newton joined us to discuss his journey into professional editing, the most daunting projects he's worked on, and what he's learned along the way. Links below:
Alex Newton* Website
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
NOTE: There was an issue uploading the original file, so this is a quick re-upload of the episode. Sorry about that!
Comedian & Actor Craig Anton joined us to discuss his path into the industry, what it was like working on shows such as Mad Men, MADtv, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and also some advice for those who want to make it in show business. Links below:
Craig The Realistic Joneses*
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Sebastian Cadiz joined us to discuss his meandering journey from performing arts to filmmaking, the realization of his dream, and his aspirations for the future. Be sure to give us a rating and a review on iTunes to redeem your free Tungsten sticker! Links below:
Sebastian* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Sound designer Ryan Sullivan joined us to discuss the mysteries behind sound design, his most challenging project in his eight years of experience, and what continues to inspire him every day. Be sure to give us a rating and a review on iTunes to redeem your free Tungsten sticker! Links below:
Ryan
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Website
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Instagram
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Editor Andrew Paynter joined us to discuss our partnership as he edits our biggest short film yet, how to price your work when entering the commercial market, and some client horror stories. Listen til the end for an exciting announcement involving Tungsten's first live event! Links below:
Savannah Presents
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Instagram
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Spotify
Coastal Videography* Website * Instagram
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Singer-songwriter Warren Givens joined us this week! We discussed the current state of the music industry, making music in the age of streaming, and the music video that we made together. Links below:
Warren
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Website
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Instagram
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Show on September 18th in Asheville, NC
half alive - "still feel" music video
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Photographer and filmmaker Kobe Van Someren discussed using art to help those in need, the dangers of exploitation when documenting disadvantaged communities, and that one time he was voluntarily homeless for a week. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes to get your free Tungsten Originals logo sticker! Links below:
Kobe:
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Instagram
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World Operation Apparel
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Producer Stephen Stanley joined us to discuss navigating the film industry, diversity in Hollywood, and making a feature film with zero filmmaking experience. Links below:
Stephen Stanley
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Website
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IMDb
Fauve short film
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
Filmmaker and professor Joshua Morton joined us to discuss the documentaries he made for the Black Panthers in the late 60's, the film he shot in Guatemala, and that one time he dropped one of four 65mm film cameras in existence, on the set of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Links below:
Joshua Morton:* IMDb
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram * Twitter * Website
In this special episode, Hailey Morris takes over to interview West in celebration of his 22nd birthday! They discussed the high stress of film sets, the stories he grew up hearing, and his childhood fantasies of starting a production company. Worry not, West will be back to hosting next week! Links below:
Hailey* Instagram
West
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
Talented musician and West's childhood best friend, Daniel Nunnelee joined us this week! He released his debut EP, Tired Eyes, on July 12th, and has been on tour ever since. We discussed the stories behind his songs, the success his music has seen, and that one time he had a run-in with the police at 10 years old. Links below:
Daniel:
- Instagram (where you can find all of his tour dates)
Tired Eyes:* Spotify * iTunes * Google Play Music
DM Hailey Morris on Instagram if you want to submit questions for next week's episode where she'll interview West!
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram
Gaffer Tessa Robey discusses her first year of film school, gaffing her biggest project yet, and if film school is worth it. Links below:
Tessa* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram
Be sure to rate and review us on iTunes! It helps us out a bunch.
Suzannah Herbert and Lauren Belfer join us to discuss their 9 time award-winning documentary "Wrestle," an intimate coming-of-age documentary about four members of a high-school wrestling team at Huntsville's J.O. Johnson High School, a longstanding entry on Alabama's list of failing schools. We discussed how they discovered the story, the hardest parts of production, and what they learned throughout the process. Links below:
Wrestle
- Website
- iTunes
- Amazon
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram
Andrew & Cody joined us to discuss the films they worked on at SCAD, their expectations of film school, and their podcast Savannah Presents. We also cover the one time Cody made West get in an outdoor pool in the middle of November. Links below:
Savannah Presents:
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Apple Podcasts
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Spotify
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Instagram
Andrew:* Instagram
Cody:* Instagram
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram
Our lovely and talented bts photographer Hunter Hill joined us this week! We discussed how we first met, his growth as an artist, and what his future holds now that he's transferring to an art school. Links below:
Hunter
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Instagram
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Website
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram
Taylor Dick and Hammond Lake join us to discuss a film we're co-producing, This Won't Hurt Until You're Gone.We covered their origins in filmmaking, the difficulties of co-directing, and how this film might win us $50,000. Links below:
This Won't Hurt Until You're GoneFacebook Page
Taylor* Instagram
Hammond* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram
James Sadwith discusses his journey from Martha's Vineyard to Hollywood, his independent feature film, and what it's like to win an Emmy. Links below:
James Sadwith:* IMDb
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram
Brooks and Cara are back to discuss our exciting summer plans! Also, Brooks explains how he read Twilight as a child, and it's truly adorable. Links below:
Check out Premise Collective Dance Company's Atrophy Showcase June 1st in Savannah, GA!
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Buy tickets here!
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Premise Collective Instagram
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Premise Collective Facebook
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram
Cara:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
Filmmaker Davi Pena joined us this week to discuss the premiere of his movie The Fray, a short film about the strength of our choices and the repercussions they have on the world. We covered the process from start to finish and Davi spoke on what the film taught him about himself. Links below:
The Fray
- Website
- IMDb
Davi* Instagram
Off Tha' Block
Tungsten:* Instagram
* Twitter
* Website
* Facebook
* Merch
West:* Instagram
The talented and hilarious Grant Kelly joined us and things got heated to say the least. We discussed how we think class critiques should operate, the ethics of documentary photography, and Grant's photography exhibit happening this weekend! Info and links below:
Grant
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Photography Exhibit
- May 17 & 18, 6-9pm
- Fab'rik on Broughton St.
- Savannah, GA
- Live music and food!
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Instagram
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Website
We're producing a short film for the Louisiana Film Prize, and you can support our campaign here: This Won't Hurt Until You're Gone IndieGoGo Campaign
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook * Merch
West:* Instagram
The super talented textile designer Kaitlyn DeJoy came on our podcast this week! We discussed working across various mediums, how swine flu led to her discovering YouTube, and how she almost became a Disney child actor. Links below:
Kaitlyn* Instagram
We're producing a short film for the Louisiana Film Prize, and you can support our campaign here:
This Won't Hurt Until You're Gone IndieGoGo Campaign
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram
Today we're joined by the ever-so-lovely Lei White. He's a man of many talents, two of which are acting and directing. We discussed his first feature film, being a double major, and the time he met Barry Jenkins. Links below:
Lei* Instagram
We're producing a short film for the Louisiana Film Prize, and you can support our campaign here:
This Won't Hurt Until You're Gone IndieGoGo Campaign
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram
Seth Cunningham finally joined us on the podcast and we discussed on-set problem solving, how to stay friends with your crew mates, and Seth's craziest set story. We also announced the winner of our first merch giveaway! Links below:
Seth
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Cunning Films Instagram
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Cunning Films Website
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Personal Instagram
This Won't Hurt Until You're Gone IndieGoGo Campaign
Nesting Dolls feature film
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram
Music producer, actor, and funnyguy Mitchell Pope joined us this week! We discussed making music, middle school plays, and crazy "What If?" scenarios. Links below:
Mitchell
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Soundcloud
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Instagram
Funny Videos to Check Out* VOMITING IN A RED ROBIN | Coming Clean Ep. 1 * WHY IS VAPING SO LAME
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook
West:* Instagram
West and Brooks answer life's most pressing questions: Is SNL funny? Is film school worth it? Is now the best time to be alive? We have all the answers. Links below:
Bay Camera Company
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Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook
West:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
Hilarious comedian Hailey Morris joined us this week! We covered getting bullied, being a bully, and other funny things. Stay tuned to the end for an exciting announcement! Links below:
Hailey:
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Funny Instagram
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Film Instagram
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook
West:* Instagram
We talk about music (including West's bluegrass phase) and we share some exciting announcements! Links below:
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
West:* Instagram
Cara:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
ELEMENT guest Carli Sullivan discusses finding her voice as an actor, auditioning horror stories, and how to build better characters. Watch Carli's ELEMENT episode on our YouTube channel. Links below:
Carli
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Instagram
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IMDb
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YouTube
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Twitter
Tungsten:* Instagram * YouTube * Twitter * Website * Facebook
West:* Instagram
It's been a hot second since it's just been the three of us, but we're back! We discuss our first ever music video, Brooks' first paranormal encounter, and much more. Links below:
Film Biz Recycling
WRESTLE Documentary
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
West:* Instagram
Cara:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
ELEMENT guest Evan McCormick joined us to discuss shooting on film, his first ever music video, and milk. Check out Evan's ELEMENT episode on our YouTube channel! Links below:
Evan
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Instagram
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"Over Here" Music Video
Tungsten:* Instagram * YouTube * Twitter * Website * Facebook
West:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
We've got a super special guest this week! Tristan Bush came to town to talk about making movies, eating food, and saving lives. Also Cara became Tik Tok famous. There's a lot to unpack in this one. Links below:
Tristan* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
West:* Instagram
Cara:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
We've got an awesome ELEMENT guest this week, Kevin Betou! We covered making comic books, superhero movies, and so much more. Be sure to check out Kevin's ELEMENT interview on our Instagram TV channel! Links below:
Kevin:
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Instagram
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Website
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Blackman
You can buy Kevin's books in these stores:* Planet Fun in Savannah, GA * Cape and Cowl Comics in Oakland, CA
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook
West:* Instagram
Cara:* Instagram
West, Brooks, and Cara sat down to discuss their love/hate relationship with editing and their favorite documentaries. Links below:
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
West:* Instagram
Cara:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
Julia Corin:* Instagram * Vimeo
We're back with ELEMENT guest Nick Pellegrino! We covered the future of technology, the dangers of AI, and whether or not refrigerators need WiFi. Be sure to check out Nick's ELEMENT interview on our Instagram TV channel! Links below:
Nick:* Instagram
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
West:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
In our third episode we cover what we'd be doing if we weren't filmmakers, almost failing high school, and our favorite pieces of art! Let us know what you want us to talk about in the next episode! Links below:
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
West:* Instagram
Cara:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
That Van Gogh picture West saw at the MET
This episode features an interview with documentary photographer Darcy Aders! We discussed photography, social media, VSCO, and so much more. Be sure to check out her ELEMENT interview on our Instagram TV channel. Links below:
Darcy:
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VSCO
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Instagram
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Website
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Twitter
Tungsten:* Instagram * Twitter * Website * Facebook
West:* Instagram
Cara:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
Recorded on January 13, 2019.
In our first episode we introduce ourselves, explain Tungsten, and discuss why we're excited about this new endeavor!
Links below:
Tungsten:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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Website
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Facebook
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Merch
West:* Instagram
Cara:* Instagram
Brooks:* Instagram
Hunter:* Instagram
Recorded on January 11, 2019.