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On today's episode we sit down with some of the cast & crew from our new film Jason Voorhees: The Hunt! From Jason Brooks and Logan Cannon to Jon Meggison and many others we chat all things Horrorverse and more! The biggest question we dive into is "Do you find the work you do satisfying to yourself?" "Can you give yourself credit for the gift you share?" Some fun conve...

Today we chat with filmmaker Dorian Vasquez and discuss his new film Porch Pirate currently on its way to Amazon Prime and many other streaming platforms! Dorian is a self taught filmmaker and has completed his first feature which is a huge step in the right direction to success! Our conversation travels down multiple topics: film school, distribution, YouTube and what it means to be a qualifier!...

Today we sit down and chat with filmmaker Jan Jalenak about her new film Shattering, a fantastic short she's currently pushing through the filmmaking circuit! Jan discusses how she got into filmmaking and how life's adventures never stopped her from becoming a filmmaker! We also dive into facing your fears, sharing your work and how difficult that can be for some creatives to take that ste...

On today's episode we chat with filmmaker Luke Hristou and discuss his upcoming pilot Real Rat - a series that he's created to celebrate the basketball community in Spokane Washington! Right now Luke and our own Coach Rick have set out on the adventure to get this series made! From conception to crowdfunding, we find out why Luke's passion about this story is vital for him and the comm...

On today's show we welcome filmmakers Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir, a husband and wife Dream Team! These guys have taken the filmmaking world by storm and create films that not only entertain but have a message! We discuss their film "Connection" and dive into the motivation behind their work, their team and how they've accomplished some of the most beautiful work we've seen...

We here at Around The Reel have always been a bit skeptical of film festivals. Are they just a money grab piggybacking off of filmmakers hard work? Throwing out useless award titles to get you to submit your film? Well, our guest today runs a very respectable and prestigious festival and she's proved otherwise! Today we welcome Cheryl Crooks the Executive Director of Cascadia International Wom...

Today we chat with filmmaker Erik Franklin and discuss his upcoming film "Don" which is currently raising funds on Indiegogo! Erik chats with us about all things filmmaking especially the dynamics on sets, working with actors and dealing with fallout. We also have some fun talking Star Wars, horror films and so much more! One of the best interviews we've had so we hope you enjoy our...

On today's show we have the pleasure to chat with actor Harrison Jones & filmmaker Tim Luna! The team behind the new short film Thirty2! Such a pleasure meeting these two passionate creatives and watching their film! We discuss multiple topics on the show today including: their experience making the film, today's society and how hard it can be to not offend someone, old school acting t...

Today we sit down with documentary filmmaker Ward Serrill and chat about his new film Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation! The film follows Bill Porter through the art of Chinese translation and his quest to find hermits in the Zhongshan Mountains. It's a story about enlightenment through poetry! During our discussion we find out what got Ward into documentary filmmaking...

Today's part 2 of our premiere weekend for Samantha Hanna's new documentary A Will And A Way! On this episode we sit down at the K Diamond K Guest Ranch and rant about religion, film festivals and how wonderful Sam's new doc truly is! It's quite remarkable where our conversations lead but for some reason, they all make sense... at least for us! Producer and friend Steve Eaton joins...

On today's show we are live from the K Diamond K Guest Ranch in Republic Wa where Samantha Hanna premiered her new documentary "A Will And A Way!" We dive into the emotion behind the film during our conversation, why it was important for her to make and as usual, steer way off course into some very hilarious conversations! Steve Eaton also joins us on the discussion so please enjoy o...

Today we take Around The Reel on the road to Capitol Hill located in Seattle Wa and have a furiously fun conversation with creative Tony James! Tony is a DIY multimedia artist! Actor, singer/songwriter, podcaster, videographer the list goes on... Our discussion takes us around the spectrum of his art to the nostalgic area of the city, relationships, dogs, music and films! We had an awesome time ha...

Today we chat with filmmaker Matt McKinney and dive into multiple topics including allowing freedom to artists, writing and the 100 hour rule. 18 minutes a day is all it takes! Can you discipline yourself to set a schedule that allows you to work on your craft daily for 18 minutes? Imagine what that may do for you and your dream! Commitment is key and during our conversation we tap into the essenc...

On today's podcast we sit down with the creative minds behind a new documentary entitled "American Grail A Quest For The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Filmmaker Andy Sarjahani and Mark Michaels break down their experience making this fascinating film and how it took Mark 17 years to finalize his adventure. We discuss the process of getting this film made, the intensity behind whether or not th...

Today we celebrate our 4 years with episode #200 of Around The Reel! Join us for the fun as multiple talented artists join us live to celebrate creativity, pursuing the dream and more importantly...  supporting one another through this crazy journey! Ladies and Gentleman, thank you for supporting our show and we are proud to continue this radio show for all of you! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podc...

Today we chat with filmmaker and director of the McMinnville Short Film Festival Heather Older! It's Heather's second year leading this 13 year film festival in Oregon and she shares with us the success it's had in her community and worldwide! Filmmakers are always in search of a way to showcase their work and network with other likeminded folks and Heather is a huge proponent of th...

On todays show we have the pleasure to chat with filmmaker and entrepreneur Skyler Mullins! Skyler has created his own brand and company "Influence Media" and with that was able to leverage his creativity and make it into a profitable business. As most indie artists know, its tough to make it financially in this industry. We ask Skyler how he was able to pull that off. From social media...

On todays show we have the pleasure to speak with filmmaker Elizabeth Leiter the director of 399: Queen of the Tetons! This documentary follows the life of world famous Grizzly 399 as she attempts to raise four cubs and deal with the interactions humans have with nature. Elizabeth has been working on tv and films for a good long while and this week she is releasing her first full length feature at...

It's always a pleasure to talk with filmmakers and today is no exception. Writer/Director Caden Butera joins us for an engaging conversation about cinematic filmmaking, working with actors, dealing with criticism and how he's built a team of professional colleagues that truly add flare to the craft. An Idaho native, Caden has created some amazing films and currently is deep in post produ...

On today's podcast we sit down with actor, writer and friend Logan Cannon. Now when we first met Logan we thought he was just an actor... we were wrong. After reading his new script "Dead West" we realized that Logan not only is a creative actor but one helluva storyteller. We dive into his screenplay, his techniques, taking notes and what exactly makes writing so powerful! It'...

On today's podcast we have the pleasure to chat with filmmaker & entrepreneur Chase Dudley! Now Chase has been making films since he was a kid and has continued down the indie film journey for a long while. Inspired by the films Scream and Child's Play, Chase has not only managed to build his film catalog but has also managed to build a vast audience for himself and his work. Today w...

On todays podcast we have the pleasure to chat with Director and Visual Effects Supervisor Armen Kevorkian! Armen has done a ton of work from The Flash, Supergirl, Titans and also one of our favorite shows Banshee! He shares with us his story and how he got his foot in the door as an intern, how he took whatever job he could to learn the business and help him achieve his ultimate goal as a directo...

We're back! And welcome to 2024! The last year has been a tremendous ride for us all and not always a pleasant one. But isn't that what it's all about? Balance, devotion, love, passion, pain, loss, triumph, failure... wash, rinse repeat? On today's show we recap our year and especially the life of our producer, friend and brother Charles Lawson. It is important to talk about th...

Our imagination is limitless. However, when it comes to creativity and art how far can you take it? Todays podcast discusses this from multiple angles with our guests Steve Eaton and Anthony Espina! Our team at CCC Entertainment Group makes movies but this question applies to all artists across the board! Should you stay true to your vision regardless of budget or should you "Stay in your lan...

We are back! And on todays show we sit down with filmmaker Paul Michael Angell the director of the outstanding documentary MEDICINE MAN. This film tells the remarkable true story of Stan Brock and the non-profit that he founded, Remote Area Medical, which has, to date, conducted over 1,000 free pop-up health care clinics across the country, helping close to 1 million Americans in need. This film i...