The Crew List

Send a text On this episode of The Crew List, we sit down with one of television’s most accomplished directors, Kenneth Fink. With more than 200 scripted shows, pilots, and cable films to his name, Ken has left an indelible mark on the industry, as a director, executive producer, and writer. From his early days as an award-winning documentary filmmaker to directing series like Homicide: Life in th...

Send a text "Welcome to The Crew List, Today, I’m excited to have a conversation with Lawrence A. Mirisch, a seasoned talent agent and film industry veteran whose career spans over four decades. From his early days as a second assistant director on films like 'Grease 2' to founding the Mirisch Agency and serving in leadership roles at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,...

Send a text Today, we’re featuring Bill Zabala, a seasoned film editor with a remarkable journey in both film and life. Born in San Bernardino and raised in Upland, California, Bill is a proud member of the first full television generation and developed a love for movies at just 8 years old. His early passion for cinema led him to explore drama in college, but a career on the stage took a detour w...

Send a text Mary Seward – Script Supervisor, Producer, and Storyteller Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, Mary's love for storytelling began in her childhood, nurtured by countless hours spent at her local library. After discovering her passion for drama in high school, Mary pursued a degree in Communication Arts and later an MFA in Theatre. Her journey in the arts led her to Los Angeles, wher...

Send a text Joining me today is Elizabeth Devine, Liz is a writer producer, and before that she was a Senior Criminalist for the LA County Sheriff's Department for 15 years. Liz Has a bachelor's and a master's degree from UCLA. As a criminalist and Crime Scene expert, Devine had a chance to work in the film industry as technical adviser. When after 15 years with LASD she retired fro...

Send a text Welcome to The Crew List, I'm Alec Smight, Joining me is filmmaker, author, and journalist, Sam Irvin. With over 50 movies and TV shows to his credit, including cult classics like "Elvira's Haunted Hills," "Oblivion," and "Magic Island," Sam's has been on quite a creative journey. His contributions extend far beyond the director's chair...

Send a text I am delighted to welcome Annabelle K. Frost as my guest. Annabelle is a versatile director-producer with an impressive resume, having helmed episodes of renowned series such as "Gotham" and "God Friended Me." Additionally, she has showcased her storytelling skills in the short films "Growing Up" and "Side Show," both of which she not only direct...

Send a text My guest on the Pod is Riley Rudy. She’s a writer, director and actor. Just out of college. She recently wrote, directed, and starred in her first short film “You Look So Good”, which is currently being submitted to the festival circuit. She is a self professed “Theatre kid” having gone on from high school to study theatre at USC and grad school at Columbia in New York. She’s currently...

Send a text Joining me today is Mark C Baldwin. He’s a multi faceted filmmaker, having directed and edited network television as well as documentaries. Mark is also a voice over artist and an author. He’s here to share his story with us and talk about how he began his long and storied career.  His documentary film which he wrote and directed,  “Tropical Iron: The Saga of Minor Keith” is about the...

Send a text With me today is Deborah Hecht, she’s a vocal and dialogue coach with a career that has spanned teaching, she has taught at Circle in the Square, NY; Yale School of Drama; American Conservatory Theatre; and NYU’s Graduate Acting Program, and currently teaches speech/voice/Shakespeare text at The Juilliard School.  98 broadway shows , Sweeney Todd (with Josh Groban), How I Learned to Dr...

Send a text In this episode of "The Crew List," we're delving deep into the art of film and TV location management with industry veteran Paul Wilson.     Join me as we explore the fascinating work that breathes life into the locations you see on screen. Learn how everyday spaces are transformed into cinematic wonders through location scouting, permits, and creative magic, and how th...

Send a text Barry Wetcher is my guest, Barry is a production still photographer based in New York. He’s has worked on some amazing productions over the years, and shares his story with us. We discuss the challenges he has to deal with on the set, learning set etiquette, on the job and how the role of a production still photographer has evolved over the years. It’s a great look into a career that n...

Send a text Danny Bergold joins me to discuss his career as president of About Entertainment, a full-service entertainment booking and production agency that creates shows for corporate events, private parties, and cruise lines. His company hires performers, sound and lighting technicians, video personnel and more, staging events (shows) all over the world. Danny began his career as a performer, a...

Send a text Today We have the pleasure of speaking with Christian Sebaldt, Christian is a highly acclaimed cinematographer who was born and raised in Germany.  He has compiled 40 feature film credits including, “Resident Evil: Apocalypse”, “Starship Troopers 2”, & “Crossover”  “Feardotcom” , “Race to Space” & “Bratz” & “The Dark”. His latest theatrical feature films are “REAGAN” and “O...

Send a text Today on the Crew list I’m happy to have as my guest New York-based assistant editor, Paul Penczner. As an assistant editor, Paul plays a critical role in helping bring an editor’s, director’s, and a show runner’s vision to life. His meticulous attention to detail, creativity, and technical expertise have earned him a reputation as one of the best team members you could hope to work wi...

Send a text My guest is Set decorator Andi Brittan, a South African native, Andi moved to Los Angeles in 1995. Her talent and dedication soon caught the attention of production designers and set decorators, who recognized her skills and offered her the opportunity to work as a set decorator. She has worked on numerous high-profile projects, her career has spanned features, television, commercials,...

Send a text Gary Muller is a highly skilled and experienced first assistant camera person, AKA focus puller. As first assistant camera, Gary is responsible for working closely with the director of photography to ensure that all camera equipment is properly set up and ready for filming, but there is much more to the job. He has worked extensively in New York, one of the busiest and most vibrant hub...

Send a text My guest in Daniel Novotny, he’s a production designer , and a talented guy. He’s here with me today to share with us what that is, how he got there and to just talk about the business in general. We cover lots of ground including the affect of AI in the motion picture world. If you have time, check out Daniel’s web site for a glimpse at his work. www.danielnovotny.com

Send a text My guest is Brad Tanenbaum, a wonderful director/producer and film teacher who has a great story to tell. We’ve know each other for years, and I can safely say, he is one of the good ones. I hope you enjoy hearing him share his journey with us.

Send a text Veronica Hodge-Hampton is here to talk in depth about the role of a first assistant director, and also to share her journey. Veronica is Atlanta based and has done just about everything there is to do on a production, from driving to stunts. She’s currently working the series “Stargirl”. Her credits include the shows “Atlanta”, “Halt and catch fire”, and “the walking dead” just to name...

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Send a text My guest is Louis Bravo. He's a talented young man who has been now editing for the past ten years, and before that was an AE and a visual effects editor. Louis has a wonderful story with a few twists and turns on his way to his current career. Also, he's an all around good guy! Enjoy...

Send a text Jamal has spent the last nine years working with big names and big names to be, helping to craft unique and memorable stories executing the production process from end to end. His experience spans working with studios and networks, producing and directing indie shorts, producing feature films, and creating IP in comic books and other mediums. Before this, he worked in higher education...

Send a text Jacqueline Basse is an editor in New York City. Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she graduated from Tisch School of Arts at NYU. Her eight year career in post production includes working for Netflix, HBO, Travel Channel, and Investigation Discovery. She has worked as an assistant editor on Spike Lee’s Netflix series adaptation of, She’s Gotta Have It, Miles Joris-Peyrafitte&ap...

Send a text Barrie Wise is a motion picture editor, working more than 20 years in the entertainment industry, collaborating with a multitude of talented individuals. After graduating from the University of Southern California School of Cinema Television, he spent the first 15 years of his career on the global hit television series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Under the mentorship of editor tur...