Producers' Happy Hour

In this episode... Kestrin Pantera's new feature film, “ Mother’s Little Helpers ” World Premiered at SXSW 2019 which was scheduled to release just before the pandemic hit.  Instead of shelving the film until a safer time, she adapted with a digital release, and is working on creating a mobile drive in experience rather than a theater tour. https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-government-confirms-f...

In this episode... Today is our 2nd Crew Safety Roundtables. Today's guests: Frankie Pagnotta DGA 2nd AD (LA) frankiepagnottadga@gmail.com Amit Gajwani Wardrobe Stylist (NYC + LA) http://www.amitgajwani.com Margina Dennis Makeup Artist (NYC + LA) www.marginadennis.com Join our Crew Safety Roundtable so Producers and Production Companies can hear your voice on what you need to see for set safety in...

In this episode... Kyle is the founder of documentary film project One Day on Earth, which produced the first film made in every country of the world with the support of thousands of volunteer filmmakers, dozens of Non-Profits and the United Nations. He is repped at HeLo as a film director and experiential designer. SAG-Aftra & IATSE Virtual Town Hall with Adam Schiff: https://youtu.be/XcHMP_z...

In this episode... Shaun Campbell is an Executive Producer at VMLYR Atlanta and has produced award-winning campaigns for major brands. We discuss how the pandemic has affected his personal life and how he sees how each of us can be a part of the silver lining. Roadmap to Adjusting the Safer At Home Order in Los Angeles https://corona-virus.la/SaferLA SAG-Aftra Chief says Production Won't Return to...

In this episode... Today is our first of many Crew Safety Roundtables. Today's guests: Dave McCabe Gaffer (NYC) davidmccabejr@gmail.com Insta: @hardcore_dave Chris Wiesehan Key Grip (NYC) cdwiesehahn@gmail.com Rob Bluemke Location Sound Mixer (NYC) www.robertbluemke.com Insta: @robbsalad Join our Crew Safety Roundtable so Producers and Production Companies can hear your voice on what you need to s...

In this episode... Becky Morrison is an award-winning film and TV producer based in New York. She is the owner and EP of The Light, and her company ethos is one of diversity, sustainability, and agility. Cuomo announces PSA contest on wearing face masks. https://abc7ny.com/health/gov-cuomo-announces-psa-contest-on-wearing-face-masks/6153644/ Join our Crew Safety Roundtable so Producers and Product...

In this episode... Today we chat with Rupert Reynolds-MacLean and Sam Chitty from Biscuit UK. We talk about what is happening in the UK, and the importance of set safety as we slowly start returning to work. LA Stay At Home order will not lift entirely on May 15th https://www.dailynews.com/2020/05/01/garcetti-says-he-wont-lift-safer-at-home-on-may-15-but-some-things-could-open/ Film LA Update http...

In this episode... Annie Saunders is a director and live artist. Her company, Wilderness, has presented “ The Day Shall Declare It ” in a disused warehouse in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District with Los Angeles Performance Practice and in London with Theatre Delicatessen in the former BBC Studios and the Bush Theatre. She is currently repped as an Experiential Director by HeLo. We chat with he...

In this episode... It's time for a change of pace. A little bit of happiness and hope is due, so we are featuring a Los Angeles based Singer/Songwriter, Jasmine Ash, who, with her filmmaker husband, made a music video for her new single "Same Sun". It features her neighbors in the Silverlake area of Los Angeles, dancing along to her song in their own home. Shot from driveways and through windows,...

In this episode... Yehuda Duenyas is a Primetime Emmy award-winning Experiential Director with a focus on immersive new media, storytelling, and technology. He also works as an Intimacy Coordinator and Director for film, TV, and theater. Today we chat with him about the future of experiential, and how pleasure and intimacy could help us all right now. Antibody tests are being rolled out across New...

In this episode... Today we chat with Lisa Feldman, Freelance Agency Producer based in Minneapolis. With a 25+ year production career, both on the Production side and the Agency side, her experience gives her a realistic view of the responsibilities involved in returning to work. Today, the PUA (Pandemic Unemployment Assistance) opens for new applicants. Sign up today! https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd...

In this episode... Don Broida's work is recognized for celebrating the beauty of people and of life itself. His attention to detail and story have made him a sought after director in the commercial world, and has directed campaigns for clients such as P&G, Unilever, Fidelity Investments, and Chevrolet. We chatted with him today about the importance and power of storytelling and some much-neede...

In this episode... Mike Lobikis is a partner at Hustle, a creative talent agency based in New York City and Los Angeles, representing best in breed talent in the advertising industry. We chat about the changes in the advertising industry and look to the future and discuss what our new normal could look like. Ruth's Chris & Sweetgreen returns PPP Loans: https://www.newsandguts.com/ruths-chris-o...

In this episode... Mike Lobikis is a partner at Hustle, a creative talent agency based in New York City and Los Angeles, representing best in breed talent in the advertising industry. We chat about the changes in the advertising industry and look to the future and discuss what our new normal could look like. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic-un...

In this episode... Ari Kuschnir, Founder and Managing Partner of m ss ng p eces joins us today and gives us not only advice for creatives and producers, but his world view on the greater lessons we could all be learning from this pandemic. As well as some practices on how to best deal with the stress and anxiety we are all feeling. He also discusses his video series project: "Together" https://www...

In this episode... Scott Craig, Freelance Commercial Producer chats with us about how this pandemic will affect the film production community in ways that are vastly different from previous strikes or world events. As a bar owner, he is focused on how to weather this storm and be able to open up again once permitted. Support your local business. If you are in Silverlake and know & love Akbar,...

In this episode... Tyler Owens, Director of Music & Marketing at Front Row Center talks with us about live music, experiential marketing, and their initiative StayHomeAndListen.ca and how it helps support musical artists who are unable to tour. Smuggler's Guidance for Production Safety: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ_vvpRSjEX92gHxlXhcLAktQbH6BcZoAOn8YzUVlArx-sVMwSPJ_Sp0YwfY-2PO...

In this episode... Lauren Sick, Writer/Director chats with us today about creativity, stillness, and how she's staying active and positive during the pandemic. Reopening Hollywood: From Insurance to Testing, Crowd Scenes & Craft Services, Here Are the Pandemic Problems Studios are Trying to Solve Before the Re-Start: https://deadline.com/2020/04/how-hollywood-reopens-coronavirus-shutdown-produ...

In this episode... Key Grip Chris Weisehahn chats with us today about Set Safety, Film Crews, and his own Covid-19 symptoms. The anger and frustration is still real as we learn that the Paycheck Protection Program has run out of funds. https://www.newsandguts.com/small-business-loan-fund-is-empty The AICP warns production companies that the DGA is requiring a new form to be filled out for all comm...

In this episode... Michael Litwak is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker and commercial director who was born and raised in Los Angeles. We chat with him about what he's doing to stay busy during this downtime, and how he's coping without work as a freelancer. We get a little angry as we discuss the surprise change so the CARES Act. The EIDL Claim now only covers $1,000 per employee. Not the $10k grant pro...

In this episode... Andy Wilcox worked as an agency producer for 24 years starting at BBDO then became head of production at Nitro.  He has owned his own pop-up production department company Evidence Industry for the last 10 years. We discuss what commercial production could look like in our future. FarmLeague created a “Work Manual: An Adaptive Film Solution" https://www.linkedin.com/posts/farm-le...

In this episode... Nicco Quinto chats with us about how he saw a need in the fight against Covid-19 and retooled his production company to help fill the gaps. His new organization called FEEL (Film & Entertainment Emergency Logistics) helps coordinate a supply chain of materials, labor, and logistics fo emergency relief and fabrication. Mark Ruffalo, David E. Kelley and More Launch COVID-19 Re...

In this episode... Chris McKim discusses his two documentary films that were set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival before it was postponed due to the pandemic. His poetic take on world events is charming and refreshing, and his work as a filmmaker highlights some of the problems in our society, which have always existed but are now in the spotlight under our current crisis. Topics Covid-19,...

In this episode... We chat with Jason Wolk, Managing Director/Founder of Spears & Arrows who has a solid work ethic, and an even more solid plan with how to be a fighter and a survivor when times get tough. He has put together an initiative in which he is proving to Agencies and Clients that they can produce great content, even under these quarantine mandates. Topics Covid-19, Subscription Cha...

In this episode... Today we interview Broadcast, Line and now Tech Producer, Beth Shulman who shares her view of our current industry situation from her vantage point in Sydney, Australia. Adaptability, and accepting change has been a skill she's used for years, and now it's coming into play more than ever. She says be patient, and be kind to yourself. Just because you don't have the answers right...