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Focal Point

Conversations with artists across all industries, taking a deep dive into the nuances, techniques, and philosophies of society"s talent.

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58:51

MINDSET of EMOTIONAL ROLES #26 w/ Actress Brandi Botkin

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2025/03/15

Meet Brandi Botkin, known for being able to play difficult and emotional roles elevating characters off the page and on to the screen. Tapping into personal vulnerability and getting character's head spaces she reveals how she does it, recalling key moments of playing a cancer patient, and several victims of abuse. Brandi gives a look behind the scenes of her style of collaboration, techniques and career aspirations.

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59:11

My PERSPECTIVE changed in RUSSIA #25 w/ Actor Vince...

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2025/03/13

Vince recalls the meaningful impact of a trip to russia for a role that shape his perspective and his abilites to preform. Balancing family life with work is task that he sheds some light on as well on silencing your mind to help focus on living as your character.

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61:29

SCREENWRITER turns DIRECTOR #24 w/ Brandon Rhiness

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2025/03/08

Writing over 100 screenplays for both clients and himself, Brandon has journeyed into producing his own works, primarily horror. Starting off as a comic artist he’s found a path working full time as a creative.

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PROBLEMS with DUNE TWO’S Music? #23 w/ COMPOSER...

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2025/03/05

After 30 years of writing music and collaborating with bands, Christopher Smith has turned to composing for cinema and soundscapes, trading the noisy life of performance for the peaceful life of artistic solitude. His unqiue take on Dune 2’s soundtrack may be large, but certainly not overshadowed his passion and experience.

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64:27

Opening for LOSERVILLE #22 MUSICIAN Oscar Burgos Jr.

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2025/03/01

Passion comes in many forms and Oscar has many of them. After growing up in Mexico learning from his father in show business Oscar has been in TV, hosted ratio and is now pursuing his music career in the heart of Hollywood itself. Find out how he’s doing it!

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64:12

ABSURDISM in Music Videos #21 CINEMATOGRAPHER Luke...

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2025/02/26

A fun chat with and old friend, Luke holliday is a Director of Photography shooting music videos for artists between Nashville and New York City. Working with names like Ben Rector and Post Malone, Luke explains his personal style, techniques and the importance of communication skills and setting boundaries with clients.

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66:24

RUNNING your own FILM FESTIVAL #20 FILMMAKER Johnny...

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2025/02/22

Running your own film festival is hard. Meet Johnny Catalano the host of the Catalano Film Festival heading into it's third year in 2025. On top of his own projects and collaborations Johnny has further ambitions for building his community.

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60:18

JACK of ALL TRADES #19 MUSICIAN & COMPOSER Ben Ko

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2025/02/19

Meet Ben Ko, songwriter, musician, composer and jack of all musical trades. Ben shares his thoughts on the artist's flow state, maintaining constant creativity and his new ambitions of composing for film!

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63:27

STUDIO vs INDIE film sets #18 DP & GAFFER Chance Madison

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2025/02/15

With 15 plus years of experience, Chance Madison has been on a lot of different sets in the camera and electrical department ranging from Captain America: The Winter Soldier to recent years breaking off and pursuing his own path joining projects as Director of Photography for the indie world. A rich conversation to be sure!

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65:52

My FIRST YEAR in COMEDY #17 COMEDIAN Jules Wagner

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2025/02/12

Jules recalls her experiences and lessons learned from her first year in Comedy, from overcoming stage fright, reflecting on bad sets to dealing with hecklers. Not all is gloom in doom though in a place of laughter for Jules as she discusses her craft of writing jokes and delivery techniques.

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#16 Interview w/ CINEMATOGRAPHER Jake Reynolds

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2025/02/08

Jake Reynolds left a path in construction to pursue his dreams come learn how he did it and the experiences and lessons that he went through and learned from!

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#15 Interview w/ WRITER & DIRECTOR Nathan Weidner

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2025/02/05

Nathan Weidner is a writer and director from Cincinnati Ohio, his company Praus Media gives aspiring filmmakers a shot at making their first feature film. His most recent movie, “ Reckless Mercy” is based on his own PERSONAL journey about finding the ability to forgive a murderer who’s taken the life of someone you loved.

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#14 Interview w/ ACTRESS & DRUMMER Ashlee Lawhorn

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2025/02/01

From Columbus Ohio meet Actress, Ashlee Lawhorn. Join the conversation about her recent career developments and differences between acting becoming a full time job, unexpected things directors look for, and delivering emotional performances in difficult set environments.

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#13 Interview w/ ACTOR & MUSICIAN Bentley Mitchum

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2025/01/29

Meet actor and musician Bentley Mitchum! Get a glimpse behind the scenes of 30 years of experience, coming from 3 generations of actors, his views on the current state of Hollywood, dealing with the catastrophe of the Los Angeles fires and using music to heal from personal tragedy.

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#12 Interview w/ ACTOR & DIRECTOR Kellen Garner

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2025/01/25

Director and actor Kellen Garner’s latest soon to be released film “Blood in Them Hills” is a supernatural western shot in Arizona. Kellen tells about about balancing Directing and acting, shooting during covid, overcoming the harsh challenges of shooting the wild west!

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#11 Interview w/ FILMMAKER Christopher Sheffield

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2025/01/22

Christopher is an experienced indie filmmaker based in LA doing press for his newest film, "Blood in Them Hills," a supernatural western shot in Arizona. We get into the details of stretching the dollar, overcoming production disasters, and the uncommon dynamics of co-directing it with his friend and star of the film!

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62:35

#10 Interview w/ FILMMAKER Tom Angeletti

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2025/01/18

Though being a Jack of all trades Tom tells about where he spends most of his time and effort, and lately his first feature film.

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62:23

#9 Interview w/ FILM PRODUCER Erica Bock

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2025/01/15

Erica gives advice on time management, running productions and what makes a script worth producing.

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63:53

#8 Interview w/ ACTOR Patrick Johnston

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2025/01/11

Patrick Johnston on playing demanding physical roles, the Ohio filmmaking community, and working with directors both as an actor and editor.

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65:55

#7 Interview w/ ACTOR Theo White

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2025/01/08

From saying no to a sex scene to to crying on screen, actor Theo White discusses his career goals and choices.

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