Cinema Pathway Podcast

Need biographyMo Fitzgibbons has built a daring career, overcoming every obstacle with discipline and determination. Miami Native went from being a model teenager, skateboarding on the cover of magazines and commercials, to directing, producing, and writing for over 2 decades. She founded Walker Fitzgibbon TV & Film, a company based in South Florida and Los Angeles. Amount other projects inclu...

Claudio Marcotulli is a filmmaker born in Venezuela; from his early days growing up in Caracas, his passion for aerodynamics, filmmaking, and the arts grew tremendously every day until he had the opportunity to train as an Aeronautical Engineer. As Claudio Marcotulli continued his education in the early 2000s, he received his B.F.A. from Emerson College in Boston and M.F.A degree from the Miami In...

Part two of his incredible interview with Fernando Guillen: Egon Stephan Jr. is a cinematographer and director of photography whose credits include the hit series DEXTER and BURN NOTICE. Feature films range from STRIPTEASE, REALITY BITES, PASSENGER 57, and FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR. He also worked in numerous music videos for JANET JACKSON, GLORIA ESTEFAN, RICKY MARTIN, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, CELINE DI...

Part one of his incredible interview with Fernando Guillen: Egon Stephan Jr. is a cinematographer and director of photography whose credits include the hit series DEXTER and BURN NOTICE. Feature films range from STRIPTEASE, REALITY BITES, PASSENGER 57, and FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR. He also worked in numerous music videos for JANET JACKSON, GLORIA ESTEFAN, RICKY MARTIN, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, CELINE DI...

Bianca Graciani es una maquilladora profesional de efectos especiales con diez años entre los diferentes medios como el cine, el teatro, televisión, y en comerciales. Oriunda de Puerto Rico tiene muchas experiencias que se extiende más allá del maquillaje y los efectos especiales. Y sobre todo Bianca se ha destacado y a si do parte del equipo de maquilladoras profesional de películas tales como Ca...

Taylor Miller is an award-winning documentarian and published author passionate about storytelling through photography, film, painting, and writing. She received her MA in Communications from the European Graduate School in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Miller loves life as a documentarian, whether photographing women and children on the islands of Micronesia for the United Nations or filming humpback wh...

Idelia Mars is an international music singer in the pop, electronic, dance, and R&B genres. She can sing in three languages: English, Russian, and Tatar. Idelia is also becoming fluent in Spanish; her goal is to sing in Spanish in a future production. Idelia Makarova was born in the capital city of Kazan, in the exotic Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. She grew up in a Tatar family surrounded by...

Welcome Film Lovers around the world. This is The Cinema Pathway Podcast. I am your host, Fernando Guillen, and alongside me is the talented, lovely co-host, Dana Dellacamera-- Join us as they embark on a journey to explore the art and craft of cinema. Each episode highlights filmmakers from various departments—directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, and more—celebrating their unique storie...

In this episode, from Best Buy to the Big Screen, Yessenia Cossio shares her journey from the Geek Squad to becoming a professional stunt woman. A chance encounter, a film, and a mentor changed her life's course. Hear how Yessenia overcame her struggles with her mental health to be in several blockbuster movies and to become the owner of her gym. Yesenia is a fighter who constantly rises to the oc...

In this episode, we embark into the mind of Joe Wesley's journey from jet-setting worldwide as lead photographer on a multi-million dollar product campaign to filming for prominent consulting companies, which is truly inspiring. His dedication to speaking the truth on historic HBCUs and mental health is equally commendable. In this episode, we hear about his exciting adventures in mastering the ar...

In this episode, we're honored to learn from the mentor and guide, Luner Eugene, our special guest. He's not just a filmmaker; he's the force behind Lunerversal Productions, a name shaping the future of black cinema. His mission, which he is deeply committed to, is to unite all black cinema cultures and provide opportunities for those who believe in filmmaking. If you're eager to learn how to brea...

Have you ever wanted to know how to market your film, commercial, or content online? In this episode, we explore marketing strategies with one of this industry's leading content market specialists. Taurell Fussell will show you how! Filmmaker, storyteller, director, producer, music producer, and editor, he is trailblazing an unforgettable mark in American marketing history and on social media, wit...

From facing three life prison sentences to becoming the CEO of a thriving film production company, Diamos Demerritt's journey has been illuminated by the light of success, challenges, and hope. Diamos gives insight into the art of building a successful business model, running your own production company, ways that film communities can support each other, and even gives us philosophical lessons tha...

Before you ever hear a line or see a movement on screen, the master hand of script supervising Emily Pendas comes to the rescue! Like Japeto is to Pinocchio, so are script supervisors to the script and story, turning them into real boys or a real story. From being under the intense pressure of meeting production goals of continuity from scene to scene to securing the director’s vision, Emily is al...

In this episode, The Modern-Day Renaissance Woman “So many roles, so little time. “With our special guest, Sophie London, and her experience in the filling industry Working with legendary companies like Marvel, ABC, nickelodeon, MTV, and Bravo, I would call. Sophie London is more than just a triple threat in the industry; she is the modern-day renaissance woman. Renaissance means revival or rebirt...

"Do it with passion, or don't do it at all!" With special guests, Passion P-Say Roosevelt, the acting coach to the stars, Passion! Passion! Passion! If you don't have an undeniable, aching, & painstaking passion to do what you do, the kind that gives you a reason to live and get up in the Good morning. Then why are you doing it? From hiring an intimacy coordinator to film those rated R scenes...

Do you want to know how to make movies, make money, and improve the world? Joanne Butcher cuts right to the point. She is the brutally honest friend who will tell you the truth in love! But the bottom line is you will see results. From battling an illness that had her bedridden for seven years & almost losing her entire business to bouncing back with 7 + years of outstanding success, being one...

Move over to Romeo & Juliet as we present Ms. Juliet Romeo! Like pulling her life from any Shakespearean drama, from conquering her debilitating sickle cell disease. From expressing her downright bold views on the actor's strike to bulldozing new avenues for filmmakers with disabilities that would usually spell an end to their dreams in man's eyes. Her experience throughout her life has proven...

Redemption For Ex-Prisoners, The Actors Strike Debate & how 60,000 and a dream reaches millions of viewers. Who said you need gobs of money to make profound and good work that grabs the attention of an entire culture? Do you want to know how to make it happen? Stay tuned as we talk to one of Miami's leading up-and-coming & soon prominent filmmakers, Writers, and directors, Mr. Antwan Smith...

Tabatha Mudra is an award-winning Director of Photography, Director, Filmmaker and Producer. She was already an accomplished photographer when she decided to jump feet first into the world of filmmaking by entering the Miami 48-Hour Film Festival. Tabatha assembled an all-female team of filmmakers who won the competition on their first attempt. Her team won again the following year. She will share...

Join us for this exciting episode as we discuss the magic behind the scenes. Francesca “Frenchy” Gonzalez started in music at a young age and began pursuing a music career before moving into film. She will share with our listeners how she got her start as an unpaid intern and moved up, rather quickly, into roles of increasing responsibility, eventually becoming a production manager. Frenchy worked...

Today we are proud to welcome Dana Dellacamera to the podcast. Dan is a filmmaker, singer, and actor who has appeared on stage and in both short and feature films. Dana will share with us how she first started performing and how her journey brought her to two important roles she holds today. Dana is the Director of the Arts Accelerator, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting emerging art...

Today, we’ll start season two of cinema pathway with some Steadicam trivia, talk about its history, and then learn what it takes to be a Steadicam operator from Gregory Dillard. First, our host and listeners will get an education on the difference between the different types of Steadicams, Gimbals, and Ronin. Next, Gregory will talk about everything that goes into setting up and operating a Steadi...

Prepare for a fascinating episode as we dig into the world of production and art design, prop making and set building, and 18th-century weapons. Jerry Blohm will share his experience as an armorer on his first feature film with a legendary actor, director, and military advisor. He’ll then take our listeners on a journey through his career, which includes working on more than 1500 commercials, what...

We are joined by the super-talented director, writer, and actor Magaly Pefig. As she prefers, Maggie will share how she got into acting when she was young and continued to hone her craft as an actress. We'll talk about how she extended her artistic boundaries by writing, producing, directing, and acting in two films she made during COVID. Pandemic. Maggie and our host will also have some deep disc...