Crafted Process

Becca Falborn, owner of PR firm Little Bird, discusses her start in reality TV and her current work in PR, marketing, and business development. She shares the sentimental story behind the name Little Bird and the importance of personal connections in sales. Becca also talks about the challenges of running her own business and the need for work-life balance. ___ Show Notes: 00:00 Becca's Start...

Luke Mailander, an an Associated Press camera operator, discusses his experiences traveling the world to bring breaking news and other stories to life. From the invasion of Ukraine to the Trump trials in 2024 Luke is always rolling to catch any action on camera. ___ Show Notes: 00:00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:01:12 Shooting Film Stills 00:09:25 Starting in the Skateboarding World 00:18:48 Ex...

Andrew Heathcote, a former owner of a production company, shares his experience of exiting his business and transitioning to a new venture. He discusses the reasons behind his decision to sell the company, including a lack of passion and a desire for something new. Andrew now works as a coach and mentor for other production company owners, helping them with marketing, niching down, and storytellin...

Danny Streadbeck, VP Group Creative Director at Digitas North America, talks about challenges of filming in restricted locations, the unique experiences of working on cruise documentaries, the creative process in advertising, and the evolving landscape of brand storytelling.  __ 00:00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:04:56 Unique Experiences of Working on Cruise Documentaries 00:07:15 The...

Sean and Dan discuss cameras, filmmaking, Baby Reindeer, the way kids learn and the changing the landscape of content creation. __ Show Notes:  00:00 The Challenges of Camera Repair and Design 05:25 The Art of Building Computers 08:44 The Rise of AI-Generated Content 19:41 The Future of Education and Creativity 26:53 Standing Out in the Creative Industry 32:41 The Challenges and Sacrifices of Runn...

Vinny Alfano, a sound engineer and Grammy winner, discusses the importance of sound in film and music.  __ Show Notes:  00:00 Introduction and Superhero Banter 03:08 The Importance of Sound in Film and Music 06:24 Creating Immersive Sound Effects: The Art of Foley Work 09:47 Collaboration and Understanding the Director's Vision 13:03 Standing Out in a Competitive Industry 16:25 Working on Gam...

Emileigh Barrett discusses her journey in the film industry and the challenges she faced as a female producer. From Rome to California, and how she discovered her passion for filmmaking. Emily also shares her insights on the importance of finding happiness in a demanding industry.  ___ Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction and Longtime Friendship 09:41 Taking on Too Much and Learning to Delegate 16:32 Na...

Episode 9: Emily Giuffré, an actress, director, and writer, shares her journey in the film industry. From sourcing locations, why she loves directing and where she plans to take her career. ___ Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to Emily Giuffré and Her Journey in Filmmaking 03:02 The Challenges and Rewards of Independent Filmmaking 05:58 The Art of Collaboration in the Creative Process 08:48 Writing...

James Connelly, an Emmy award-winning set designer, discusses his journey in set design, for some of the biggest shows including Tom Brady's Roast, The Voice, Vanderpump Rules, Top Chef, and Is It Cake. ___ 00:00 The Journey of a Set Designer 03:22 Challenges of Live Show Set Design 14:11 Transition to Virtual Production and AI Impact 25:34 Navigating Client Collaboration and Creative Process...

Daniel Ensign is a filmmaker and creator who brings us through his journey of how it all started. He went from college right into a full time production career at Jukebooth. The challenges and criticism along the way has made Daniel a better creator. ____ 00:00 Setting the Topic: Production and Editing 04:06 Transitioning to Video and Drones 06:00 Discovering the Potential of Video Marketing 07:26...

Spenser Macleod, an artist and skateboarder, shares his journey from drawing as a kid to doing murals professionally. Find out how Spenser went from sketching in the back of a classroom to working on murals for Nike. __ Show Notes: (00:00) Introduction and Spenser's Artistic Journey (03:56) The Influence of Skateboarding on Art (08:38) The Journey of Becoming a Full-Time Artist (13:47) Challe...

Amanda Russell, co-founder and creative director of Cream Studio, brings us through the world of animation. She touches upon one great story that really shows the power of storytelling and how it can save someone's life. _______ 00:00 Dealing with Client Expectations 40:12 The Importance of Communication 41:11 Working with Ideal Clients 42:27 Finding Inspiration in Others' Success 43:55...

Allan Thompson, the founder of One Eight Productions, shares his journey of starting a production company and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of storytelling and working with nonprofits to create meaningful content. Alan encourages creatives to focus on building trust and relationships, as clients often hire based on trust rather than the quality of work alone. _...

David Sheldon-Hicks, co-founder of Territory Studio, discusses the importance of environment in creative work and building worlds in gaming and film. Talking about what future stories are and keeping ideas fresh. _______ (00:00) - Introduction and Background of Territory Studio (03:01) - The Importance of Environment in Creative Work (07:30) - Balancing In-Person and Remote Work (09:18) - Expandin...

Stephen Nadeau, a professional colorist, shares why a colorist is so important in projects and how to sell the idea to clients. His work can be seen with Delta, HBO Max, NFL Network, Bose, Pizza Hut, Luke Combs, and Visa. Get an inside look of what it is actually like being a professional colorist. ______ Show Notes: (00:00) - Introduction and Background (01:52) - Getting into Color Grading (04:20...

Episode 1: Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas shares his journey as a filmmaker, director and writer. Michael also talks about the constant growth and evolution of filmmakers and the never-ending nature of the filmmaking process. ___ Show Notes: (00:00) - Background and Early Filmmaking Experience (05:19) - Balancing Filmmaking and Other Work (08:17) - Translating the Vision from Writing to Filmmaking (10:5...