Faith & Family Filmmakers

Episode 53 - Building a Film Scoring Career with Zachary Horner In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, Hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt interview Zachary Horner, an American film composer known for his work on projects like 'Disciples in the Moonlight' and 'The Thorn'.  Horner discusses his musical journey from early childhood, his education, and his work on various projec...

Episode 52 - Festival Insights and Screenwriting Strategies with Scott Michael Branan In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt and guest Scott Michael Brannon delve into the intricacies of navigating film festivals. Scott shares his unique perspective as a festival organizer and discusses the value of selecting the right festivals as a screenwriter,  inclu...

Episode 51 - Beyond Entertainment: Musicals, Films and Festivals with Scott Michael Branan In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt interview Scott Michael Branan, a writer, producer, and festival director. Brannon discusses his screenwriting, founding Beyond Entertainment Studios, and running Beyond Audiovisual. He reveals the origins of his pass...

Episode 50 - For Prophet - Bonus Episode with Mark Stewart Iverson In this episode, host Jaclyn Whitt interviews filmmaker Mark Stewart Iverson to announce the theatrical release of his acclaimed faith-based movie, 'For Prophet,' on June 21st. They discuss the movie's unique storyline, where a struggling entrepreneur, guided by the Archangel Raphael, must obey God to save his corrupt hometown whil...

Episode 49 - The Power of Community in Filmmaking with Tara Massey In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt welcome Tara Massey to discuss her journey in filmmaking - specifically her first feature film, 'Do Not Grow Weary', produced with Dove Light Studios. Tara shares the origins of her Production Club, the collaborative and creative proce...

Episode 48 - From Burnout to Filmmaking with Tara Massey In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview Tara Massey, who, alongside her husband Jason, founded Dove Light Studios. The discussion covers Tara's journey from running a photography business to establishing a film studio and producing their first full feature film, 'Do Not Grow...

Episode 47 - Crowdfunding and Networking with Christopher Shawn Shaw In this episode of the interview with host Geoffrey Whitt,  Christopher Shawn Shaw shares extensive insights into the world of crowdfunding for independent filmmakers. He emphasizes the significance of thorough preparation, including the concepts of soft and hard launches. Christopher discusses strategies such as leveraging...

Episode 46 - Church People and Singing Zombies, with Christopher Shawn Shaw In this episode, host Geoffrey Whitt  interviews filmmaker Christopher Shawn Shaw, delving into his journey from aspiring actor to accomplished director. Christopher discusses his start in filmmaking, initially inspired by a VHS camera gifted in college, and his evolution into roles behind the camera through projects...

Episode 45 - Tips for makeup Artists with Deborah Rutherford In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt go deeper in their conversation with esteemed makeup artist Deborah Rutherford about her career spanning major Hollywood blockbusters and independent faith-based films. Deborah shares insightful distinctions between working on large-scale pr...

Episode 44 - Makeup and Faith in Hollywood and Beyond, with Deborah Rutherford In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt welcome Debra Rutherford, an Emmy recipient makeup artist. Deborah’s credits include Hollywood blockbusters such as Planet of the Apes, Mission Impossible, Men in Black, Pirates of the Caribbean, Avengers, and many more, bu...

Episode 43 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Brandon Swartz and Saige Schupbach The Final episode in our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of Empty Nets. Today, Host Geoffrey Whitt talks with Brandon Swartz and Saige Schupbach about their filmmaking education, including their training under Nathan Blair, as well as the experience these young filmmakers already have under their...

Episode 42 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Mykayla Chavarria, Michael VanderMate and Kayla Ray We continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks with Mykayla Chavarria, Michael VanderMate and Kayla Ray about The Art Department, Set Dressing, Production Assistants, Catering and more. Mykayla Chavarria is a creative Swiss Army knife. Sound comp...

Episode 41 - On the Set of Empty Nets with CJ Haynes and John Goad We continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks CJ Haynes and John Goad about life, acting, coaching and devotionals. CJ Haynes has always carried a love for the performing arts - primarily acting and dancing. When he chose to dedicate his life to the Lord, he saw a great ne...

Episode 40 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Samuel and Charity Zupan This week we continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks with Samuel and Charity Zupan about about their roles as Assistant Camera, Gaffer, Grip, and Script Supervisor. Samuel and Charity met on a film set, finding they had a shared passion for crafting movies that honor a...

Episode 39 - On the Set of Empty Nets, with Kenzie Harris, Ruby Rogers, and Bree Mielke This week we continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks Kenzie Harris, Ruby Rogers, and Bree Mielke about wardrobe, hair and makeup. Ruby Rogers is a young makeup artist located in Denver Colorado. She loves to use the depths of makeup on film sets, we...

Episode 38 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Annaliese Bauer This week we continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks with First Assistant Director, Annaliese Bauer. Annaliese Bauer spent her early life in pursuit of a musical theatre career on the stages of Atlanta, Georgia. After falling deeply and madly in love with Jesus around the age o...

Episode 37 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Hailey Julia While many influencers' content revolves around fitness or lifestyle, Hailey Julia grew her social media by making videos about the last thing she thought would bring her notoriety - her faith. Hailey Julia downloaded TikTok in 2019, little did she know, her following would steadily grow to over 600,000 followers over the course of 2 years. "...

Episode 36 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Todd Terry This week, host Geoffrey Whitt is on location, on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with Actor Todd Terry. This is the forth interview in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set. Todd Terry, a native Dallasite, began his career in television, film and theater over 35 years ago. He studied theater at The National Youth T...

Episode 35 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Olivia Maine This week, host Geoffrey Whitt is on location, on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with Actress Olivia Maine. This is the third interview in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set. Olivia Maine has been involved in the entertainment and fashion industry for over a decade, participating in numerous productions. She i...

Episode 34 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Leland Klassen This week, host Geoffrey Whitt is on location, on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with writer and lead Actor, Leland Klassen. This is the second in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set. Having toured all across North America for nearly two decades, Leland Klassen's credits are many and diverse. Including, appea...

Episode 33 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Nathan Blair This week, Host Geoffrey Whitt is on location on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with the producer and director, Nathan Blair. This is the first in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set. Nathan Blair is the owner of Kingdom Sight Studios, the Executive Director of Cross Wind Productions and an award winning p...

Episode 32 - Strategies for Screenplay Success, with David Hyde In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt continue their discussion with David Hyde, providing detailed advice for screenwriters on how to increase their chances of success at film festivals and in getting their work read and appreciated by producers. The speaker emphasizes the i...

Episode 31 - The Art of Screenwriting: Insights from David Hyde In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt talk with David Hyde, an award-winning screenwriter and script consultant, to discuss his journey into screenwriting, the process of working on different projects, and the special challenges that come with writing for someone else's visio...

Episode 30 - Honoring God in your Acting Career, with Sharonne Lanier In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt goes deeper with Sharonne Lanier, discussing the significant influence of the television and film industry on societal values and individual beliefs. They discuss the gradual shift in media content from the 1960s to present day, reflecting on how this...

Episode 29 - Navigating an Acting Career, With Sharonne Lanier In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt talks with actress Sharonne Lanier about her two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, and how her faith influences her career choices. Sharonne shares her journey, from discovering her passion for acting at a young age through a school contest...