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The Credits with Kalena Boller

The Credits with Kalena Boller

Welcome to season 3 of The Credits with Kalena Boller. Join host Kalena Boller as she meets and introduces listeners to the hardworking crew members of some of your favorite movies and TV shows.

tv & film film interviews

All Episodes

00:21:06

Meet Asante Bradford - Digital Entertainment Mgr., GDED

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2025/11/27

Georgia Department of Economic Development Interactive Entertainment in GeorgiaAsante Bradford @ Esports SummitSubstack : How Generative AI…

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00:22:42

Meet Monica Dinsmore - Head of Esports, EA Sports

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2025/11/13

EA SportsMonica’s Latest Articles - ARTICLE: InsideWorldFootball ARTICLE: Esports.ggGeorgia’s Gaming Industry Information - LINK: Georgia.org

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19:41:98

Meet Courtney Ward-Thompkins - Production Management

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2025/04/27

Meet Courtney Ward-Thompkins! Another colleague of mine who got her start as a production assistant, Courtney’s career blossomed here in Georgia. Today, she works in production management for some of Hollywood’s biggest production companies. She is also the creator of Avala Productions as a documentary producer. She joined me remotely from her home in Texas to talk to me about her career.

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25:31

Meet Sedrick Lakpa - Director

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2025/04/27

Meet Sedrick Lakpa! Born and raised right here in Atlanta, GA, Sedrick was front and center for the film and television industry when Hollywood came to town. From his beginnings as a production assistant to his current work as a director, he involves himself in local media and content development. I was happy he made time in his busy schedule to talk with me about his love for the culture and stories of Atlanta. Sedrick hopes to see more homegrown storytellers come to the forefront.

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Meet Shaquana “Shaq” Amerson - Graphic Designer

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2025/04/27

Meet Shaquana Amerson! Shaq, as myself and her colleagues call her, is one of my favorite professional creatives here in Georgia (and she will be yours too after hearing her interview). You will often see her IMDB title listed as a graphic designer. Before I met her in the production offices of the Lee Daniels episodic show STAR, I had no clue of how graphic design fit into the overall production design of a movie or television project. We met in person at FolkArt Hapeville for this

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19:59:95

Meet Sean Osario - Owner, River Bear Films

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2025/04/27

Sean takes his film production work very seriously. His love and respect for this art form started early in his life. His career in the Locations Department took off here in Georgia, but that is the least interesting thing about Sean. He spoke with me last month about his company River Bear Films, his foray into organizing the Simply Weird Film Festival, and his aspirations for the future.

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16:18:62

Meet Orlando Thompson - Editor & Film Artist

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2025/04/27

Meet Orlando Thompson! When folks in our line of work talk about filmmaking savants, Orlando is someone who immediately comes to mind. Not only has he done just about every crew position on a film set, his nearly 20-year career seems to just be beginning. Though he currently resides in Hawaii, Orlando is a Georgia-bred filmmaking artist. We got a chance to chat and reminisce on our time on set together, his life in the global fine art world, and his passion for editing in particular.

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00:23:00

Meet Jason Underwood - Film Permitting Vendor

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2025/02/26

Meet Jason Underwood! Jason and I have worked together in different Location Departments throughout the years. With years of Location Manager credits under his belt, Jason recently made the transition to being a vendor supporting Georgia’s film industry. I sat with him to reminisce on his career, speak on lessons he learned, and to speak on the decision to take the position of Atlanta General Manager for Pacific Production Services.

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00:15:32

Meet Deana Durbin - Wardrobe Stylist

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2025/02/22

Meet Deanna Durbin! She is a working wardrobe stylist and the creative director of Elva Mae. I sat with her at the premiere networking club in Atlanta, The Gathering Spot, to discuss her personal and professional journey. To Deanna, being a stylist is more than just picking the right clothes for her clients. Her mission is deeper.

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Meet Matthew Jackson…Again!

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2025/01/06

Let’s re-introduce Matthew Jackson. At the start of my own career here in Georgia, Matthew was one of the first people I met. We connected because of our respect for one another’s discipline and hard work. Matthew is a seasoned camera technician in the IATSE Local 600, with many years of credits as an Assistant Camera crew member. Listen to his interview he gave me back in 2018.

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Meet Linda Burns…Again!

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2025/01/06

Let me re-introduce Linda Burns. When I moved back to Atlanta in 2005, the very first place I volunteered my time was at the Atlanta Film Festival. This festival is put on every Spring by the Atlanta Film Society, where Linda has been diligently instructing the next generation of filmmakers for over a decade. When I sat with her in 2017, she gave me insight on her producing career. Have a listen...

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Meet John Bonnaccorse…Again!

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2025/01/06

Let me re-introduce John Bonoccorse. When I met John at his lovely home, not only was he well into his career as an assistant director, we also chatted about his co-ownership of the toy store Rhen’s Nest. It’s flagship store is currently at Ponce City Market in Midtown Atlanta. Here’s John.

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Meet Greg Waddle …Again (Copy)

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2025/01/06

Let’s re-introduce Greg Waddle. At the time of this interview, I met Greg at his storage unit were he kept his equipment. He was working as a set dresser then. Now, he’s president of Local 479 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts(IATSE for short). He’s a political strategist and a tireless advocate for economic development and workers rights here in Georgia.

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Meet Stephanie Morales…Again!

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2025/01/06

Let me reintroduce Stephanie Morales. When I met Stephanie, she and I worked together on several music videos and commercials. I actually interviewed her twice! As a craft services professional, she and her crew were solely responsible for keeping company morale at its height. It was more than just fruit snacks and coffee. Her truck produced comforting soups, sumptuous and savory bites, first aid in the form of teas, cocoa, chippy things and enthusiastic conversation. Nowadays, she lives in

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27:36

Meet Carrie Burns

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2024/12/30

Carrie and Kalena go way back! Both ladies have had to veer a bit in their careers. They met up for lunch to discuss how Carrie has successfully done so.

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11:46

Taraja Ramsess Remembered

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2024/11/27

Taraja Ramses. Set Dresser, Set Decorator, Steadicam Operator, Stuntman, husband, father, son, brother, colleague, friend. Rest in peace and thank you for your time with us.

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31:17

Meet Chuck Thomas - Part 1

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2024/11/27

Chuck Thomas talks to Kalena about being an independent filmmaker during the 2023 Hollywood strikes.

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Meet Superman (Chuck Thomas) - Part 2

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2024/11/27

Did you know that Chuck is also Superman? In 2023, he donated a kidney to me. We checked in on each other’s recovery.

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18:23

Meet Leshaun Cook

The Credits with Kalena Boller ·

2024/11/27

Leshaun and Kalena talk about his job at the Office of Film, Entertainment, and Nightlife. They also discuss how the strikes had an impact on the City of Atlanta.

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Meet D’Mytrek Brown

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2024/11/26

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