A Man Of Color

In Episode 203, Hech speaks with fellow FILM PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR,  , Erik Jue (Iatse Local 52  Video Technician) as well as his partner, Michiko Sasaki (SAG-AFTRA Network, Film and TV Actor) .  Originally Hech thought he was only speaking with Erik on a different topic, however when he realized that Erik's partner was also a fellow FPOC and a member of one of the unions that was actually d...

In Episode 202, Hech speaks with Local 52 member, Enzo Martinez.    Hech and Enzo discuss how they cope as fathers during this work stoppage that has been going on for over 4 months.   The topic of quality time is addressed again, as well family, and finance.  What are some of the things we can do now while we are not working?    What are some of the things we have done to make sure our children&a...

In Episode 201, Hech speaks with Local 52 Studio Mechanic, Wes Walker.    During this historic double union strike, Hech and Wes discuss how they cope or no not cope with the work stoppage that has been going on for over 4 months.   This first episode really opens the door on conversations that must be had on "A Man Of Color".    How are film-professionals of color dealing with a sudden...

In Series 2 of "A Man Of Color" Hech talks to various FILM PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR  about how they are living their lives during this historic work-stoppage. (WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strike 2023) Hech and his guests open up and allow themselves to be vulnerable for the sake of sharing their methods of managing life during a strike in our industry.     However, this information and podcast is...

The long awaited, finale of the first series has finally arrived!   Director Shari Carpenter talks about her journey from Production Assitant/Intern to becoming the Director that she is today! This one is a little long, so grab a bottle of wine, put your feet up, and enjoy the ride!

Emmy Award winning ,  Justyn T Davis, (Lighting Director, Union Gaffer, Director of Photography)  joins Hech on A Man Of Color, to discuss giving, receiving, and finding inspiration during their journeys as film professionals of color.

Hech and One9 (Director/Exec Producer/Artist) discuss and explore a film professionals roots and upbringing, and whether or not they affect one's creative force, freedom, and fears.    One9 shares his experience of developing, creating and finishing  "Nas: Time Is Illmatic", and how his roots help in its inception.

Hech discusses "Getting It Done" with Youtuber, Artist, and 2nd AC, Matt Albano.   In a world and an industry where everybody is always, "working on something", Hech pushes for having "DONE IT" verses, "doing it."     Matt Albano, is Hech's first guest that is not of "color" however Matt speaks on being a "Ragu Italian", and not Cauc...

Hech meets up with Salvador Bolivar, (Director Of Photography/Lighting Technician) to discuss the importance and value of time.    

In Episode 101 Hech is joined by Director of Photography, Ramulas Burgess.   They talk about having a bigger plan (or not) during one's journey through our wonderful, and illustrious Film and Television Industry.   "The End Game" is a term and life skill that Hech learned from his father while learning how to play Chess, Hech uses chess to help demonstrate and provide guidance in li...

In this episode, Anthony Hechanova (aka Hech) does a monologue ( after already recording multiple episodes) and speaks about the journey and the message of A MAN OF COLOR™.