Timecode Presents

Timecode Presents: Derek Bridges On this episode of Timecode Presents, we sit down with filmmaker Derek Bridges to talk about his documentary, The Man in the Red Beret, which chronicles the extraordinary life of New Orleans chess legend Jude Acers.

On this episode of Timecode Presents, we sit down with filmmaker, archivist, and all-around raconteur, Gene Fredricks. Gene takes us on a Forrest Gump-style journey through early underground television, encounters with legendary and occasionally ornery photographers, and a career spent building technology to solve problems nobody knew existed yet.

This week on Timecode Presents: We talk to John kosch and Tristan lassaigne about their full length skate film “in the cut” and the painstaking process of directing, filming and editing footage to compile into a comprehensive full length flick with style and purpose. Hosted by Ricardo Barrosse and Todd Taylor.

On this weeks podcast, Timecode Presents, we talk to the folks at Future Shock Video! Do you remember the days […]

On this weeks podcast, Timecode presents, Today we talk to film makers ,Lara Hill, Paul Glass, and Piper Leger about their films included in Timecode EP.706 and a little bit of the behind the camera stories involved. We also welcome out very special guest host, the Prince of D who breaks down his extensive knowledge of local movie theaters throughout time and their commitment to bass management. L...

On this weeks podcast, Timecode presents…Do you remember when you were a kid and fantasized about being a stuntman/woman when you grew up? Well that’s exactly what our guests today have done. We talk to Jess Weiss and Shaun Breaud about their average day at work doing stair falls and car hits with their faces on fire, and how all this has to happen exactly how the director wants it. And yes call u...

On this weeks podcast, Timecode presents, We continue our conversation with Paul Uddo about his experiences as a unit production manager. We hear about his recent work on the feature film, “Imaginary.” He tells us about the risky process of planning a movie from scratch and getting it in the can. We’ll also learn what may compel a person to watch Oppenheimer 15 times. Hosted by Jon wood and Ricard...

On this weeks podcast, Timecode presents, Today we speak with Ms Donna Duplantier. New Orleans native and actress who seemingly acts in every thing on the screen these days. Going back to the beginnings in her earlier films such as Benjamin buttons and Dallas buyers club, she fills us in on her years in DC and New York,  And why sometimes a simple little gig can come to be the bane of ones existen...

On this weeks podcast, Timecode presents, your hosts Rome Julien, Jon Wood, and Randy Perez break down the new Timecode Episode 705. We’ll check in with filmmakers Nicholas Manuel Piño, Ben Long and Josh Huval, and Arvid Christina. We’ll also hear about what’s coming down the line for the rest of the season and beyond.

On this weeks podcast, Timecode presents, We talk with Mr. Mike Kennedy, specialty camera operator, who fills us in on the days when he sucked as a PA but found quick success in independent film making, and how he built a solid career on reputation through hard work and perseverance. Hosted by Rome Julien and Randy Perez, let’s check out Mike and how he advised a kid who couldn’t finish his script...

On this weeks podcast, Timecode presents, We sit down and talk to Bill Heinz and Jason Matherne, collectively known as Terror Optics; a crew that has some local horror/slasher cult classics under their blood soaked belts, and 20 plus years of film making experience on the basement wall. Along with hosts Randy Perez and Jon Wood, we’ll discuss the legacy of the cockfaced killer, the difficulties of...

On this weeks podcast, Timecode presents, We talk to Mr Paul Uddo about his journey in the movie business from his start as a production assistant to his climb all the way to unit production manager. Why his journey hasn’t been all picnics and parties making sure actors show up on time, keeping track of 100 walkie talkies , and bringing in an entire major film production on time and on budget. Hos...

On this weeks podcast, Timecode presents, Jon Wood and Ricardo Barrosse talk to many a special guest attending the live premiere screening of Timecode Episode 704. Presented amidst a back drop of the warm glow of St. Claude Avenue’s Emporium Arcade Bar. Let’s listen back to an evening of drinks, banter, and indie film all to the tune of podcast musical chairs, video noise, and laughter to spare. C...

On this weeks podcast, Timecode presents, Jon wood and Rome Julien are bathed in the sounds of aliens, kung fu Armageddon and skeeball at  the emporium arcade on St. Claude Ave. for the premiere screening of Timecode’s episode 704. We’ll hear from filmmakers Daniel Culatta, Nick Manning and Trenton Mynatt who tell us a bit about their films included in the episode and share a little of their perso...

On this episode of Timecode Presents, we talk to our longtime friend, still and motion photographer, Todd Taylor. What follows is a fly on the wall recording of photo skate dorks discussing topics that range from dollar movie cinema, Easter eggs, sourcing VHS tapes, to historical New Orleans east skate spots. We talk about why making art and making trash is the point, and usually one and the same....

We speak with Chelsea Bryan and Sylvia Grace Crim about the actors apothecary. A resource and place for actors to work on their craft and get help putting their careers on track. We will hear about the world’s most benevolent landlady,losing track of years of your life, taking in actors of all shapes and sizes and condition and the return of the irrepressible hot dog bar. Hosted by Jon wood and Ra...

Happy Mardi Gras! The Timecode gang talks film, Mardi Gras, cold fried chicken, and the Fat City Nuisance w/ Rome Julian, Pat Marrero, Jon Wood, & Randy Perez. We wrap up Timecode's EP.703 with conversations w/ Big Chief Brian Nelson, along with Oliver Parker & Quinn Young. Throw me something' mister!

We speak with filmmaker, Mr. John Jackson about how to juggle the duties of writing, filming, directing and editing, insights into creating a black cinematic language, opting out of a capitalist mindset and shooting the breeze with Spike Lee. We also touch on the process of his films, “Who in The Morning” and “Big Chief Black Hawk”, and how he plans to die on the insurmountable mountain of cinemat...

We speak to Filmmaker Will Horton, Loyola instructor of digital film making, and 90’s New Orleans Hip Hop Icon about his personal history of creating visuals for a burgeoning New Orleans hip hop culture, documenting the colorful life of Big Chief Tootie Montana, how shooting music videos in the late 90’s housing projects of New Orleans requires respect and how to stay fresh by reading the classics...

Lewis D'Aubin and Charlie Brown join the show for a conversation about the Consortium of Genius, and their live streaming TV show that originated during the Covid pandemic lockdown, and continues to day with their brand new season- Escape From The Secret Lab. Listen to our chat about how they make the show, and tune in on their Youtube channel!

In a live taping at our Xmas party and episode 702 screening, from Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge, the Timecode crew is joined by cinematographer Brighton Linge, music video director Lance Crowley, filmmaker Paul Grass, film producer Gian Francisco Smith, graphic artist Gabriel Flores, and actor Jared Bankens.

Wrapping up the December Episode. Timecode crew Randy Perez, Patrick Marrero, and Ricardo Barrousse return to the show for a conversation previewing the latest Timecode episode, streaming now on our YouTube channel. They get into the skate video ‘Broth’ by Charles Johnson, and feature an interview with ‘When I Die’ director, Eric Williamson.

Cultivating and Growing Black Cinema w/Gian Francisco Smith. Writer, director, and founder of the Black Film Festival of New Orleans, Gian Francisco Smith,, joins the show for a conversation about how he came to filmmaking through poetry, the failures and triumphs that come with making a film, and creating & growing a film festival.

Skateboarding Filmmaking- Get It How You Live - Charles Johnson & Jordan Trahan join the show for a conversation about their collaboration on the acclaimed skate movie ‘Broth’, much of which was shot during the Covid pandemic lockdown, lending new opportunities to skate & film in locations normally not accessible. They get into the intersection of skating & filmmaking, and the inherent relationshi...

Making Movie Set Design Come To Life. Film Industry professionals Michelle Lacayo-Harney, Anamarys Perez and Lesley Wells joins the show for a conversation about their careers as Set Dressers in the movie industry. They pull back the curtain on how their department builds out a movie set- the fun and funny intricacies of the work, and the unique challenges of working in lockstep with so many other...