Around The Reel

Filmmaker Amrik Pabla joins us in a fun and emotional conversation on our show! Amrik came to America when he was 7 years old and has been pulled to be a filmmaker since that age. We learn about the challenges he faced as he adapted to a new culture, dealing with discrimination and how he managed to use his filmmaking as an outlet for the emotions he felt! Amrik is also a graduate from the Art Ins...

Filmmaker Rob Weaver joins us in a electrified, energetic and fun conversation about filmmaking, joining together and believing in your dream! Rob is the writer/director of the short film "Mastifinol"! Rob talks about his inspiration for the film, the challenges he's had due to the pandemic, what it's like on his sets, the time it takes to complete a project and his challenges...

Today multi-talented actress Leanne Johnson joins us in an awesome discussion about real life and the hustle it takes to be an artist! Leanne is not only an actress but she also is a musician, nutritional expert, personal trainer, martial artist and a mother! We dive into how she finds the time as a creative person to pursue her dreams and also maintain her family life. We also dig into her acting...

Today on our show we welcome entertainer/strongman Marshall Zinn and director Casey Grant! This duo put together a stunning documentary called "U-105" which follows amateur strongman Marshall Zinn as he journeys to India to compete in an international strength competition. Filmed in a style that brings the viewer along for the ride, U-105 lets you experience Kolkata, India, the unique ch...

Today we welcome actor & writer Carmine DePaulo to our show! Carmine has not only acted in films but also written multiple shorts and is currently working on scripts for feature films as well. We dive into writing screenplays, the difficulties in finding someone to "read" your script and how to take advantage of the time during this pandemic. Carmine also shares with us his acting ca...

Today we welcome filmmaker Javier Reyna to our show! Javier is a filmmaker with a deep background in the industry! His new film "Regionrat" has won multiple awards at film festivals worldwide and shows off his talent for filmmaking! We dive into multiple topics from actors, story, distribution, contracts, screenings and much more! Pushing your film out to the world isn't easy! Wheth...

Today composer Otto Wilhelm Nilsson joins us in a fun & educational discussion in which he breaks down composing music for film! Otto has worked on many projects in his career including one of our favorite indie films "Thieves". Working on low budget features, short films and many other projects, Otto explains what it's like to work with filmmakers, work on tight budgets and str...

Actress and model Crystal Loverro joins us in an exciting conversation today on our show! Crystal has tapped into art across the board: From acting, producing, modeling & photography; she has done it all! She gives us a fascinating insight on how she incorporates her senses while in front of the camera. We also discuss overcoming challenges, the new film she's currently producing called &...

Today filmmaker J. Horton drops some epic knowledge on us about "How he's made a career making money with his films!" Mr. Horton shares his journey from early on: From film school, to working in the industry, to starting his own lucrative business in filmmaking! We also learn his reasoning behind his successful YouTube Channel and why he decided to help filmmakers around the world....

Filmmaking entrepreneur Henrique Couto graces us with an epic discussion on indie filmmaking! Henrique is not only a filmmaker with 16 feature films under his belt, but also has his own podcast, book series and makes a living creating content in the industry! We dive into his career and learn how he got started at an early age to how he "pivots" in an industry that is constantly changing...

Today Naomi Klockars joins us in the studio for a fun and inspiring conversation! Naomi is a talented young actress that, from a very young age, has pushed herself into becoming a strong, well spoken young artist! She shares with us her passion for acting, how she confronts the challenges during the current year of Covid and how her mother is the anchor she uses to guide her career in the right di...

Filmmaker & author Kit Wilson joins us on the podcast today to discuss the art of indie filmmaking and the creative process as a whole. Kit has accomplished a lot in his artistic journey; from best selling novels, his career in advertising & filmmaking Kit drops a ton of valuable information about his craft, his techniques and why he chooses the film festival circuit for his releases! He a...

Today Brad Holden joins us on Around The Reel to discuss his new book, "Seattle Prohibition: Bootleggers, Rumrunners & Graft In The Queen City"! Brad is a local historian, collector and self-proclaimed urban archaeologist, in which he searches for historical artifacts at estate sales and flea markets and in dusty old attics! We talk about how he got the idea for his new book, what in...

Today Joy Curtis joins us in an adventurous conversation detailing the career she's had as an actress for over 30 years! Joy shares with us how she got started as a dancer, a stage actress and how she escalated into the film industry! Listen in on how she overcame multiple challenges with others in the industry, the numerous films she's been apart of from Hollywood to Indie, her experien...

Today Alex Ferrari joins us in a truly epic conversation that travels through the galaxy of Indie Filmmaking! The founder of Indie Film Hustle shares his insights on the industry: From predatory distributors to how he hustled his way to become a successful filmmaker, podcaster, author and business owner!  This is a must listen show! We dive head first into the depths of what it takes to be an arti...

Samantha's car was stolen! Did that stop us from recording our show! Never! Today on Around The Reel Sam, Aaron & Chuck go raw and explore topics that all of us have dealt with! Artists, filmmakers and creatives have to keep pushing through, no matter how the cards are stacked against them! From topics of acceptance, perseverance, being judgmental, narcissism, collaboration and trust, our...

Today we welcome Graphic Designer Lisa Garrison to our show! Lisa is a graphic artist that uses her craft to help business's and artists with high quality designs! From logos to movie posters, Lisa professionally puts herself into the mindset of her client to not only learn their vision but to also use their excitement to enhance her work! This is an epic conversation that delves into the art...

Acrylic/Resin Artist Federico Portalupi hangs out with us today to talk about the absolutely amazing paintings he creates! Not only is Federico a fabulous artist but he does something unique with his work. By using the ashes of those who have passed on, Federico has been able to touch the hearts of families all over the world by creating beautiful pieces to celebrate the lives of those who have mo...

Josh Stifter joins us in the studio today for an epic conversation on indie filmmaking! From The Good Exorcist to Greywood's Plot, Josh has created feature films that are unique, entertaining and utilized every aspect of what low budget filmmaking stands for! He breaks down his stories and shares with us what it was like to work with Robert Rodriguez on the reality show "Rebel Without A...

Today we welcome musician Ken Jacobsen to our show! Ken shares with us his musical background as well as how he became not only a powerhouse music instructor but how he turned his passion into a full career! Join us in an epic conversation and find out how Ken turned that dream into a reality by taking on multiple revenue streams, growing a self operated business and how he believes talent is only...

Today Chuck, Sam and Aaron have an intimate conversation about how the team at CCC Entertainment Group formed! This is a raw and unfiltered talk about how we all started, projects we worked on and what drove us to continue on this journey! From Silent Shadows to The Outrider and everything in between! What did Sassy Sam think when she first met Aaron? How does Chuck handle stress? And what is wron...

Join us in an EPIC conversation with musician/composer Ros Gillman! Ros goes into detail about starting his career at the age of 3 years old, studying at some of the most prestigious music schools in the world, composing for film, creating music from inspiration, overcoming an injury that threatened his career and much more! This is a wide open conversation that should not only inspire you but tak...

Today Film Composer Ben Thatcher joins us to discuss his work as an musician in the film industry, what inspires him, how he comes up with the cues for his projects and how he balances his day job with his dream! Ben also shares with us his new instrumental plugins that can assist other composers with their projects! Sam introduces a brand new game called "The Urban Dictionary", Chuck di...

Documentary filmmaker Casey Grant joins us in our studio today to discuss his web series "Boss Hoggin Road Trip" on Seeka TV as well as what it's like putting together a documentary. Casey filmed in a different country and shares the challenges he faced to do that:  What it was like getting permission to film and his experiences with the culture while there! Aaron and Casey went to...

Sam and Aaron welcome their 11 year old daughter Eva Carlson to the podcast for our very first "Family Friendly" show... we hope! Eva is a gifted sketch artist and painter. We discuss why Eva followed an artistic path, how critical she is about her projects, how TikTok can be a creative tool and her desire to balance school, athletics and her artform! Sam delves into her parenting philos...