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Film School"d

Eric Skwarczynski

Filmmakers make films. Films make filmmakers.From blockbuster premieres to grindhouse theaters, late-night cable to the local video store – there is no greater classroom for aspiring filmmakers than cinema itself.Join your host, Eric Skwarczynski, as he dives deep into the minds of legendary directors, producers, actors, and more to discover their biggest influences… and to explore the impact their films are leaving behind.This is Film School'd.Grab your popcorn, class is about to begin.

tv & film film history

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013:Joe Lynch Talks Directing (From Shudder to Disney+)

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2021/11/15

In this episode, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Joe Lynch to talk about directing – from Shudder to Disney+.About Joe Lynch:Joe is a filmmaker or at least he keeps telling people that. Born in Long Island and dealing with life in L.A., Lynch has creatively worked in various medias, including feature films, TV, music videos, commercials, short films, podcasts, and more.Lynch's previous feature films include WRONG TURN 2: DEAD END with Henry Rollins, KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM starring Peter Dinklage,

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45:57

012: Nat Brehmer | The History of Puppet Master

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2021/11/08

On this episode of the Film School'd Podcast, Eric sits down with author, Nat Brehmer, to discuss his book, Puppet Master Complete: A Franchise History.This book is a comprehensive history of the most successful straight-to-video horror franchise of all time: Puppet Master. It provides an in-depth exploration of all 14 films to date--including a made-for-TV crossover and a theatrical reboot--and the action figures, comics, and other merchandise that have helped to keep the brand alive for the

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52:32

011: Jeff Sass | Marketing Lessons From 'The Toxic...

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2021/11/04

An established and successful chief marketing officer and entrepreneur, once upon a time Jeff Sass spent seven years making low-budget action/horror films for legendary independent movie studio Troma, home of THE TOXIC AVENGER. It turns out there are a lot of similarities between filmmaking and starting companies, and the lessons Jeff learned making B-movies have served him well in the C-Suite.Everything I Know about Business and Marketing, I Learned from The Toxic Avenger (One Man’s Journey to

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010: Diane Franklin | The "Most Excellent" Babe of...

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2021/11/01

Purchase a copy of Diane Franklin's book here: https://amzn.to/3GE79iWDiane Franklin is an iconic 80s American film actress, known for her dark curly hair, and dialects.Beginning her acting career at the age of ten, Diane started with modeling, theater, commercials, and soap opera work. She then won the lead role of the dream girl, Karen, in cult classic THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN (1982) and soon after played the daughter, Patricia Montelli in AMITYVILLE II: THE POSSESSION.Her breakout film role

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009: Paul Talbot | The Impact of Charles Bronson's...

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2021/10/28

Purchase Bronson's Loose: https://amzn.to/3ALnb7rPurchase Bronson's Loose Again!: https://amzn.to/3m7uoIPPaul Talbot is a film historian and independent filmmaker. He has written for Video Watchdog, Psychotronic Video and Filmfax. His movies include Hellblock 13.

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39:27

008: Michelle Morgan Talks Acting and Directing...

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2021/10/25

Watch Heartland Season 1 here: https://amzn.to/3BWUGUNWatch George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead: https://amzn.to/3DX04YJOn This Episode of the Film School'd Podcast, Eric Skwarczynski sits down with actress Michelle Morgan.Michelle is the fourth of six children from a Chilean-Canadian family. Born in Calgary, she grew up in Toronto and Vancouver. After studying Theatre and Classical Literature at the University of Toronto, Michelle went on to pursue a career in theatre and film.Michelle

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79:53

007: Richard Chiu | From Software Programmer to Actor

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2021/10/21

Richard is an actor and musician, born in Los Angeles and raised in Toronto. He is the oldest of two brothers. His father is an engineer, his mother is an accountant and his brother Winston Torr is a professional artist based in Berlin, Germany.With hopes to become a software programmer, his parents noticed his affinity with the arts. After struggling with this for years, they finally gave in and decided to fully support his decision.Richard worked as a professional musician, producing albums and

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23:56

006: Vicki Lau | How to Succeed in the VFX Industry

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2021/10/18

Purchase a copy of Why I Do VFX here: https://amzn.to/3anX8HQFind out more about Vicki Lau and her work here: https://www.lauvicki.com/Vicki Lau is a multi-hyphenate artist, author, and entrepreneur.Vicki started as a humble student of digital media back in the small city of Singapore with a background in visual effects in film and television and computer programming. Without any contacts or connections in the United States, she began her career at the age of 18 from Singapore, working her way up

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005: Dr. Lisa Funnell | The Evolution of the "Bond Girl"

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2021/10/14

Purchase the book, For His Eyes Only: The Women of James Bondhttps://amzn.to/3lsCahnEric Skwarczynski, host of the Film School'd Podcast, sits down with Dr. Lisa Funnell to discuss the evolution of the "Bond Girl" from Ursula Andress in Dr. No to Madeleine Swann in the new Daniel Craig James Bond film, No Time to Die (2021).They also have a full spoiler discussion about the newest entry in the series.Dr. Lisa Funnell is a professor, award-winning author, and leading expert on gender,

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118:44

004: Jared Rivet | Creating the Day of the Dead TV...

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2021/10/11

Jared Rivet has been making movies his entire life. Growing up in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the fishing town that served as the setting for Herman Melville’s novel Moby Dick, Jared drew his early inspiration from both literary and filmic monsters; his favorite childhood films were Creepshow, Jaws, and Star Wars. From a young age, Jared wrote stories and made home movies with schoolyard friends. In high school, he joined the award-winning New Bedford High School Drama Club and played a number of

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003: Lucas Cantor | 2x Emmy Winning Composer Shares...

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2021/10/04

Lucas Cantor is a composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and speaker.He has worked in NBC's music department for the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Athens, Torino, Beijing, Vancouver, London, Sochi, Rio, and Pyeong Chang. He won two Emmys for the Olympics (2008 and 2012). Lucas co-produced Lorde's cover of Everybody Wants To Rule The World on the Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack.Lucas Co-Wrote the theme song for Major League Soccer on Fox with Dan MartinezLucas delivered a TEDx

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54:22

002: BJ McDonnell | Surviving Victor Crowley and...

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2021/09/27

BJ McDonnell is a motion picture camera operator and director. In 2000 McDonnell graduated from Los Angeles City College with his degree in Cinema and quickly became a grip and then a union camera / Steadicam operator in I.A.T.S.E 600. He is also a member of SAG / AFTRA. McDonnell has shot such features as "Jack Reacher", "Battle: Los Angeles", "The Interview", "Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter", "Neighbors", and many more.McDonnell also served as an operator on

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001: Scott Rosenfelt Made Your Favorite Christmas Movie

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2021/09/27

Scott Rosenfelt is one of Hollywood’s most successful independent producers. On the strength of such films as Home Alone, Smoke Signals, Mystic Pizza, Teen Wolf, and Extremities, Scott has garnered international acclaim and recognition.Rosenfelt’s most recent film, Critical Thinking, about the Latino and African-American Miami Jackson High School chess team that won the national chess championship in 1998, was an early selection of the 2020 SXSW Film Festival for its world premiere. It is directed

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