Around The Reel

Today on Around The Reel we sit down with Kaveh Razi Hamedani ! Kaveh is a young director, writer and storyteller! It's always a pleasure to spend time with creatives that have a passion for this industry. Kaveh is no exception! His new project is called "The Town" a series he's working on inspired by the crime films he grew up watching and fell in love with. As filmmakers ours...

On today's episode we have the pleasure to sit down with Cody Parr! Cody is a stand-up comic, actor and recording artist. During this hilarious conversation Cody breaks down his love for comedy, how his family influenced his sense of humor, his love for music and how he got dared into trying stand up the very first time! Humor is one of the magical gifts our world has to offer. It heals. It h...

Today we welcome Nicolas Aaron Mezzanatto to our show! Nicolas is a multi-talented artist! From screenwriting, poetry, stand-up comedy, acting, directing... Nicolas does it all! Join us as we dive into his mantra & find out about how he defines success! As a Veteran, he's had to learn to deal with adversity most of us will never understand. His attitude and philosophy transcend him to a d...

Welcome to Season Two of our show! Today we have the pleasure to sit down with Pete Flattum! Pete is an actor here in the Pacific Northwest that takes his acting career very seriously. His on set demeanor tells you everything you need to know about him. We discuss his motto, how he appreciates the craft and how lucky he feels to help others bring their visions to life on the big screen. Humility i...

Today we welcome Carl L. Covington to the show! Carl is multi-talented actor here in the Seattle area with not only amazing talent and skill but also  a man with heart and true perseverance! It's guests like this that make us happy for anytime we have with them! We discuss multiple topics from mentors, online hate, coping with adversity, changing your mindset and so much more! Learn how Carl...

Today's guest is filmmaker Tony Cook! Such a pleasure chatting with this very talented director! Tony has a new short currently on the film festival circuit entitled "Can't Go Home Again" and it's an extraordinary sci-fi story with a powerful message about domestic abuse! During our discussion we touch on what inspired him to tell this tale, the ins and outs of the product...

Confidence. Perseverance. Showing up. What are you made of? Today we have the pleasure to speak with Actor and Coach Rick Ibarra-Rivera! Rick is not only an actor with a great resume but also has taken his skills to help others understand that they already have their own gifts to give. As an acting coach, Rick helps guide his pupils in the direction to unlock the powers they are struggling to find...

Today we sit down with filmmaker Collin Fischer and discuss the ins & outs of Crowdfunding Campaigns! Collin's new production entitled "Used" is currently looking for funding to help make the film. We as well have started a campaign to help finalize our films "The Giant Pacific Octopus & Say Goodbye The Movie" What a perfect time to discuss what it takes to launch...

Today we get the pleasure to sit down with Jerry Smith! Jerry is a Film Journalist & Composer who not only loves movies but writes about them in a way most don't envision. He approaches his reviews from this standpoint... His love for the art of filmmaking! Movies mean a lot to Jerry and on this episode we learn how he's dealt with trauma in his life, how movies gave him the outlet h...

Today we welcome Mick Loftus to our show! Mick is an actor here in the Pacific Northwest who has worked on numerous films and has found happiness in acting! A veteran, Mick has had his share of darkness to overcome and his acting is something that has given him solace there. On today's episode we discuss his Chicago upbringing, his military career, films his worked on and his overall compassi...

We are back! Today we welcome musician and recording artist Katrina Kope to our show! With her different projects spanning many genres, from electronica, to funk, reggae, trip-hop, R&B, or vocal improvisation; Katrina might tell you that her roots reside deep in jazz and blues. With her newest single, "Above and Beyond" Katrina highlights her talent as a musical artist. We dive into...

On todays episode we welcome the wonderful Mindy Dougherty! Mindy is an actor and author and right now has a fabulous book out called the "Resilient Warrior". Join us for an emotional and inspirational conversation about what being a fighter is all about. Mindy shares with us the tragedies she's faced in her life and how she has risen up against that pushback! She's flipped the...

Today we welcome Ralph Reign to our show! Ralph is a DJ, Musician, Rapper, Writer and Artist with a unique and intellectual philosophy on life, art and the world. Join as we dive deep into the world of music and what it means to Ralph as a human and ultimately a soul. Our art comes from somewhere; no matter what type of creative you are ask yourself the question have you ever really taken the time...

Today we get the pleasure to chat with actor and writer Collin Fischer! Collin is a talented artist that has jumped into the industry full steam! From his short films "Brotherhood" & "Hear me, See me" Collin's talent shines! We discuss his background, the ideas behind his short films and why he is motivated to make a career in this industry! We also dive into multiple...

Our first milestone! Episode #50! Today we celebrate our run on Around The Reel! Content is a sensitive subject these days. With everything going on in the world creatives have a decision to make. Do they stick to the art that is an extension of who they are or do they succumb to the pressures of this new world we live in? As a team, we discuss things that have come to our attention as artists and...

Today we have the pleasure to talk with actor/director Brian Bowles! Brian is a young filmmaker who has created a visionary tale within the Batman Universe! His fan films are extraordinary! From the "Death of Robin" to his new film "Barbara" Brian shares a ton of awesome insight on his creation. We dive into how fan films work and what it was like as an actor creating his versi...

Today on our show we hang out with composer Anthony Espina! Anthony has created scores for over 40 films including Swiped, Shadow Fighter and many more! We touch a little on what inspired him to get into film composing, what music means to a story and how tightly nit composers are as a family! We also dive into artists attacking other artists online and how that can affect not only the target of t...

Today actor Raymond Power joins us for an epic, inspirational and fun conversation about filmmaking, acting and beating the odds! Growing up in a tough neighborhood, Raymond has been through the most! Challenges create who we are and Raymond is proof that no matter what cards you're dealt you can play the game and win! From his difficult home life as a kid, gangs, addiction, prison and even h...

Today we welcome Sean Casey to our show! Sean is a scenic artist that assists production designers on sets by adding that creative touch to the production! From the tv series "Grimm" to the film "Green Room" Sean adds that special dynamic to the productions he works on. We dive deep into an awesome conversation with Sean from his painting background, what inspired his artistic...

We welcome filmmaker Rion Smith to the studio today for an in depth fun conversation! Rion directs, writes and shoots short films for his YouTube channel "Creepy Tv"! His concept is to share with filmmakers and allow them a platform to share their work and also his own! We discuss where the concept originated from, his love of horror movies and much more! He is also a practical FX artist...

Today filmmaker George Elias joins us in an epic conversation about his career in film and what inspires him to create unique and artistic shorts! We dive into multiple topics about filmmaking, getting yourself out there, not letting the lack of gear stop you, dealing with critics and most importantly, how to deal with fear and how to overcome it! There's a lot of passion in creative people a...

Today the multi-talented Angie Faro joins us in the studio! Angie is an actor, model, director and writer here in the Pacific Northwest! During our fun conversation she shares her love for acting, the steps she took to produce & direct her upcoming projects like "Park Dead" and "Althea", what it was like working on-set during the pandemic and we also dive into the ins &...

Today we have the pleasure to speak with Filmmaker, Writer & Entertainment Attorney Steve Edmiston! Steve sits down with us and shares his personal and heroic story in dealing with his cancer battle and what it takes to beat the odds! We go deep into the thought process of success, being positive and finding the strength to overcome any challenge that comes your way. We also dive into Steve&ap...

Talented actress and singer Kate Pennington joins us on our show today! Kate chats with us about her acting and her short films "Two Faced" and "The Breakup Bar" as well as her singing career! With singles like "Meet Me in Los Angeles" & "Escape Routes" Kate shows off her vocal chops as well as her music video vision! We also dive into deep conversations...

Today we had the pleasure to chat with musician/composer Ed Hartman. Ed is a talented composer and musician that not only has scored major  feature films but is also a teacher and now a producer! The new film he's worked on is called "As The Earth Turns"; a silent sci-fi film by Richard Lyford. This film was actually shot in 1938 on 16mm film with no money! Ed has taken the reigns t...