FILMESQUE explorations into interactive media, Web 3 and all things storydriven

In this episode of  FILMESQUE , host, researcher, and filmmaker  Sage  ( https://www.rocketshot.tv/rocketshot-tv/ ) sits down with director-producer-cinematographer  Nathaniel Jackson , the powerhouse behind  Jackson Speed Video Productions . Nathaniel shares what it took to capture the raw, relentless beauty of  Lisa Blair’s record-breaking solo sail around Antarctica  — a feat of endurance, isol...

Sage a researcher, writer & founder of Rocketshot TV sat down with the creators of the new Australian comedy-horror film SNATCHERS. The feature film is having its world premiere on Saturday, the 21st of June at Vue Piccadilly, UK. The film follows a pair of lifelong friends and hospital orderlies trying to make a quick buck in the organ-selling trade. They’re thrown a curveball when a corpse w...

Sage an award-winning writer and researcher, sat down with Screen Vixens founder and film producer Leonie Marsh in this episode. Leonie shared insights from working on Hollywood films in London in her early career. (Listen to the episode to find out which ones) She also discusses work-life balance and deciding to have children as her career was taking off. Leonie decided to launch Screen Vixens a...

This episode hosted by filmmaker and researcher Sage, features Luke Sparke from Sparke Films who has spent his life around the entertainment industry. His family business, supplying and working on historically based films, TV and theatre, has seen him travel the country and work with some of the biggest stars and filmmakers, including Steven Spielberg and the forces at HBO on  The Pacific  and Hug...

Charlotte George is an award-winning writer and director celebrated for her ability to tackle challenging subjects with wit and warmth. Her storytelling prowess shines in the AACTA-winning series BURIED a darkly comedic thriller co-created with Miriam Glaser and produced by Fran Derham. Charlotte's career spans notable projects, including directing episodes of EastEnders: E20 (BBC3) and Hollyo...

Filmesque is hosted by Sage Godrei an award-winning writer and actor who explores all things story-driven with filmmakers and producers. Today's discussion is centred around the premiere of new Australian feature film Carmen & Bolude. Michela Carattini and Bolude Watson are the co-creators and stars of this new film which had its world premiere is LA and its Australian premiere in Sydney 19th...

Sage an award-winning writer and filmmaker met with Katharine Ruth Rogers Film Gal in Purple an award-winning, director/producer who teaches at Sydney's prestigious film school AFTRS to discuss her accolades in filmmaking, photography and writing children's books. In this episode, we sit down with Katharine Ruth Rogers, a multidisciplinary storyteller and award-winning filmmaker whose work...

Sage an award-winning writer, and founder of the Australian streaming channel Rocketshot.tv met with the creators of new documentary GOD BLESS BITCOIN for this episode of Filmesque. GOD BLESS BITCOIN was written, directed and executive produced by the husband-and-wife duo Brian and Kelly Estes. GOD BLESS BITCOIN takes a deep dive into the moral and ethical aspects of bitcoin and the impact that th...

Sage a researcher and emerging writer / actor talks to Jeff Gomez an industry expert in transmedia entertainment and campaigns. He is the CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment based on the East Coast of America. He has worked with brands such as Coca-Cola “Happiness Factory,” Pepperidge Farm “Goldfish,” Reebok “Be Human,” and Spartan Race, as well as various social impact projects. He has also ana...

Phil Greig an accomplished multi-disciplinary artist shares insight from his journey which began working as a projectionist at the local multiplex cinema to supervising Oscar-winning VFX teams for Hollywood films including the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He is based in Wellington, New Zealand where he operates a photography studio www.philmhaus.com and shoots celebrities for entertainment magazines...

Sage an emerging writer and filmmaker discusses the insights from experienced film distributor for Central and Latin America Alex Chionetti. Alex shares about his work consulting with National Geographic, the Discovery Channel and being a member of the exclusive Explorers Club in New York that only astronauts, aquanauts and scientists are eligible to join. You can hear about the Tayos Caves that A...

Gary Eck is a well known Australian comedian who uses his talent to raise funds for social causes. He has just released a children's book with story board artist from Happy Feet 2, his collaborator Nick O'Sullivan called THE DAY THE MOON CAME TO STAY. In this episode Gary shares about keeping the creative flame alive through collaborations with fellow comedian Akmal Saleh in their podcast...

Justin M Sloan has been a professional writer for close to a decade he has written and co-written close to a 100 novels, he's optioned TV pilots and works on the hit franchise GAME OF THRONES trans-media, interactive video game by Galatic Entertainment.  Listen to this episode to gain insight into Justin's affinity with Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey, how he uses his networki...