Life, Love, and Lenses: Recent Episodes
MPR - Manawatu People's Radio
Two Palmy filmmakers, Arka and Caleb, get candid about life, films, and everything that they love. They talk freely about shared life experiences, human emotions and struggles. Each episode represents a particular theme featuring inspiring guests sharing their life experience and stories.
A radio show and podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio, with the support of New Zealand On Air.
A radio show and podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio, with the support of New Zealand On Air.
A radio show and podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio, with the support of New Zealand On Air.
A radio show and podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio, with the support of New Zealand On Air.
A radio show and podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio, with the support of New Zealand On Air.
A radio show and podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio, with the support of New Zealand On Air.
A radio show and podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio, with the support of New Zealand On Air.
A radio show and podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio, with the support of New Zealand On Air.
After a refreshing break, we're thrilled to announce that Life, Love, and Lenses podcast is officially back in action for season 2! We've missed the laughter, the conversations, and the incredible connection we share with all of you.
This episode is sponsored by The Film of School, trial classes are on the 21st and 28th of January at Te Manawa Museum, more details https://www.lifeloveandlenses.co.nz/school-of-film. The Filmmaking Family is a series created to discuss the working relations between the director and the key players in the production. In this episode, Arka and Caleb discuss the director-cinematographer relationship.
A radio show and podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio, with the support of New Zealand On Air.
A radio show and podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio, with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Manawatū Guardian editor/reporter Judith Lacy joins Caleb and Arka to talk about honest journalism and the essence of telling authentic stories. Judith has been in the journalism industry for nearly two decades, telling stories of inspiring people; she shares what made her want to pursue this career and how she found the inspiration to do so. Being an excellent news reporter and editor, Judith conveys how she constructs a story and conducts interviews.
Finding resources is a crucial step in making any artistic project which includes funding for a short film. Arka and Caleb are joined by Cr Rachel Bowen who is also a panel member of the Creative Community Scheme of Palmerston North City Council. Rachel shares what the panel typically wants to see in a project and how to make your application as strong as possible. Caleb and Arka ask Rachel for advice to any aspiring creative just starting who wants to get their projects funded.
Arka and Caleb are joined by their first guest of the show, Palmerston North's arts ambassador - Shaun Kay. Shaun shares his journey in this role and his life experiences, how it all began and how the city has grown towards becoming an example to other cities over the past decade. They discuss the rainbow community of Palmy and the support available for individuals seeking help. Shaun advises aspiring young creatives wanting to showcase their talents.
In this episode, Arka and Caleb give a little introduction about themselves, how and when they started making films and where they are right now in their filmmaking journey. They mention why they think film is such a powerful medium of expression and what has inspired to make them, also share a few quirks of no-budget filmmaking. They share a few life stories, and give advice to their younger selves.