Around The Reel

It seems like we were interviewed by our guest! Ladies and Gentleman today we welcome Ray LeCara Jr to the show. Now Ray is an actor and has put in the work over the years but not only that, he is also a published author. We dive into his book "Who Are You Really?", a guide into discovering your most authentic self to maximize and multiply your impact in life, relationships, career and b...

Today we welcome author and retired police officer Stuart "Enzo" Bracken to the show. After 26 years as a Tacoma Police Officer, Enzo has his fair share of stories. And what's even more intriguing is that he's put it all on paper! His new book entitled "Tales Of The Street Bull" is available now on Amazon and we get the inside scoop of what it was like as a cop in the...

Today on Around The Reel we welcome actor Jon Meggison to the show! Now Jon has been a good friend of ours for awhile, in fact, we've worked with him on our film The Shape and he will be starring in our upcoming Horrorverse Series! Today however, we get inside the mind of a hustling actor. A man that has committed himself to creating a career out of this art form and the steps he takes daily...

Today we have a treat to share with you all! Bret Parker & Pete Barma join us for a conversation about their touching film “Pete” –  an animated short based on a true story about gender identity, baseball, the people who inspire change by trying to be themselves, and the superheroes who support them. Now Bret's been working at Pixar Studios for over 26 years and has not only helped animat...

Today we welcome writer, producer and director D'ablo Dean to the show! We've all heard some stories about filmmaking on an indie level but D'ablo has some of the most outrageous moments on set we've heard in awhile! While making the feature film "Deet N Bax" starring Jason Mewes, D'ablo breaks down the process and the challenges he faced producing this film! Som...

Today actor Billy Dunston joins us on the show for an energetic, funny and thought provoking episode on acting and filmmaking! Billy has put together quite a resume! Voice acting in Call of Duty, SAG, commercial work, his military career and now making his own feature film! We dive into what it takes to work on someone else's project, the prospective shift that needs to happen, artist's...

Today we welcome filmmaker Rick Ives to the show. Now Rick is more than just a filmmaker; he's a storyteller and also works at Marvel Studios! From Infinity War and beyond... That's a large resume but what is so fantastic about Rick is that he understands film. He understands the work and appreciates the process of making movies. His new film Solid Rock Trust is an amazing bank heist fea...

Today we welcome back musician and composer Len Lamanna! As an artist, Len's done some edgy work with his hard core riffs and powerful jams. He's recently taken his skills to composing features and his newest work on The Last Slay Ride resonates his gift to new heights! Join us on a conversation about composing for film, his influences, procrastination, scary movies and how important sel...

Could your life be a movie? Maybe... Today we welcome actor and director David Michaels to the show! David moved out to LA to hit the film scene and has since made his mark in this crazy industry! From film school to 48 hour festivals, David utilized his talents and love for cinema to find his passion and what he loves most about multimedia storytelling! We cover a wide range of topics on this epi...

Today we welcome producer Alok Mishra to the show! Alok is the producer of the hit film 1BR! Not many filmmakers get the opportunity to make it to the big leagues with their micro budget films, but Alok and his team did. Hitting Netflix in 2020, 1BR raced to the top of the Netflix charts and held the #1 position for 8 straight days! We pick Alok's brain on multiple levels to find the magic th...

On today's show we welcome Jasmine Wright to the studio! Now Jasmine is a multi-talented creative! From acting, dancing and stage performances, Jasmine is one of those artists that shows us all that everything & anything is possible! Our conversation dives into many topics, from her days working for Disney, chivalry, firearms, her career as a police officer, dealing with emotions and fami...

On todays episode we sit down with graphic artist and author Lisa Garrison! Now Lisa is an entrepreneur, runs her own graphic arts company and on her fee time writes some of the cutest and creative children's books out there!  We've gotten to know Lisa pretty well over the last few years and its a pleasure to share our discussion with all of you! She takes us down multiple topics includi...

Today on our show we have the pleasure to chat with Vincent M. Ward! If you don't know who Vincent is you've been living under a rock! AMC's hit series The Walking Dead has been a staple on television for the last 11 years and our guest today was a part of that magic! Our discussion goes into so many wonderful topics. From his experience on Season 3 of that series, his current produ...

How do you reach a majority of the marketplace? What does it take? Today we sit down with actor & film producer Dave Shecter to discuss not only the Law of Diffusion Of Innovation but so much more! We had the honor to work with Dave on The Shape Fan Film we made and we never really got a chance to get to know who the hell he was!? So today we do! Join us as we discuss acting, his career, what...

150 episodes! It's been an amazing ride producing this podcast, sharing our thoughts, our work and meeting some of the most talented and beautiful people in this industry!  Our accomplishments are not only ours, but yours as well! It's why we share in the first place. To inspire and show you that no matter what life throws your way you can make your dreams into a reality! You can do what...

Every idea starts with great intentions! Our podcast was one of them. Of course, we hoped the show would succeed, give us an opportunity to shine and maybe even make some cash to support our indie butts in this industry. And that is still a possibility, however, our original idea was to create a platform where creatives had the opportunity to share their passions, their creativity, their goals and...

Today we welcome back filmmaker Scott Linson to the show! Scott is a good friend of ours and we've joined him on multiple ventures in this filmmaking journey! Our discussion revolves around a tough subject for any creative. "Should I quit doing this?" Well, today we dive into that topic and try to understand what would happen to an artist if they dismissed their passion! Also, we to...

Today we welcome back to the show the multi-talented Chris Shern! First time we met Chris we learned he was a filmmaker, editor, colorist... you name it Chris does it! However, now we've learned Chris is also in a band called "Invisible Cartoons" that jams out a rock, funky style of music that spreads positivity and fun to their fans! In our discussion we go into "Real Life Eng...

Some of us avoid horrific and terrifying moments, others search for them. Today we welcome Author & Mythological Investigator Jacob Zappey to the show! Now first off, Jacob is just built different! Let's just get that out there! But his fascination with the unknown, myths, legends and genuine freaky stories has catapulted him as a writer and his new book "Northwest Mythology" ha...

Today on Around The Reel we welcome filmmaker William Chaffin to the show! And what a show it is! Filmmaking is an art form, telling a story and producing a project from the ground up is something else. We discuss his new film "Guilt" and his experience on set, working with his actors, cinematographers and how to keep your shooting days efficient. William also breaks down his structure,...

We have always wanted a show that highlights talent across the board and gives everyone a platform to share the gifts they have to give! Actor Brandon Washington is no exception. Today we get to know this upcoming new actor and learn why he's diving into the industry! He managed to find his groove on TikTok, has an agent and is pursuing acting gigs in film. What is he doing to prepare himself...

What a delight it is to meet the great talent in the PNW! Today's guest is no exception! We had the pleasure to work with this young actor in our YouTube series The Shape and this episode will show you how amazing this young man is. Today we welcome actor Lee Raymond to the show. Lee shares with us what inspired him to get into this industry, from films like The Departed and Heat, Lee learned...

Today we welcome filmmakers Peter Kondra & Mikael Schallock to the show to discuss their new film Good Old Friends! These two wonderful filmmakers started back in 2017 and worked their way to produce a film that is now on major platforms across the globe! We dive into how they met, their background in film and the process they took to get their film distribution! It's an amazing accomplis...

Wow! Today we sit down with musician and actor Bill Bancroft! And what a discussion it is! Bill takes us on a journey through his music career starting in the 1960's and gives us the inside scoop about Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll! Behind a drum kit, Bill Bancroft experienced the whole mind-altering trip. Sex and drugs were on steady supply everywhere he went. Acid trips, cocaine busts and...

What is an Assistant Director? A first AD? Well today on Around The Reel you'll find out! We welcome Esther Elise Johnson to our show! Now Esther has worked as an assistant director her entire career and explains the ins and outs of how important that position is on a production. The work these guys put in is legendary and after you listen to this show you'll have a completely different...