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Navigating Hollywood

Film and TV professionals talk about the ups and downs of navigating Hollywood and how they"ve worked to stay relationally and spiritually healthy in a demanding industry. Hosted by filmmaker and author Allen Wolf.

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37:42

Mark Henn, Animator & Disney Legend: The Little...

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2025/11/11

Disney Legend Mark Henn, the animator behind Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Young Simba, Mulan, and Tiana, shares how a childhood spark became a career-defining experience during the Disney Renaissance. After three rejections from Disney, he found his way through CalArts and mentorship by studio greats.We explore the acting behind animation: how he carves distinct personalities so Belle never moves like Ariel, why a swimmer's hair flip made Mulan feel real, and how personal references (like modeling

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34:06

Edwina Findley, Actor: The Residence, The Power, Fear...

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2025/07/21

Actor Edwina Findley takes us on a deeply moving journey through the entertainment industry, revealing her journey from humble beginnings to Netflix's "The Residence" while maintaining her integrity in a challenging business. Edwina shares stories of powerful moments that shaped her career and affirmed her belief that surrendering to a larger calling would yield greater fulfillment than pursuing self-generated dreams alone. Early career obstacles tested Edwina's resolve when agents told her...

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43:35

Philip Winchester, Actor: Ransom Canyon, Strike Back,...

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2025/05/01

Send us a textPhilip Winchester takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable journey from Montana to the Royal Shakespeare Company to Hollywood, revealing how his mother's brave decision to send him to London drama school launched a career spanning classical theater, action-packed television, and movies.On the adrenaline-fueled set of "Strike Back," Winchester performed jaw-dropping stunts—stepping off helicopters onto moving trains. His next challenge came in mastering the rapid-fire

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43:11

Joe Holland: Writer & Changemaker, Harlem Grace, Make...

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2024/04/09

Joseph Holland, author, playwright, and former Housing Commissioner of New York State, shares his life's tapestry, embracing the arts and spreading joy through his plays while serving the Harlem community, which is showcased in the film "Harlem Grace." As Holland recounts the various hues of his life, we're reminded of the transformative power of faith and using one's talents to ignite hope and change in the lives of others.Journey with us as we navigate the nuances of

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29:05

Rob Stillman, Film Producer & Broadway Investor:...

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2024/01/10

Film Producer and Broadway Investor Rob Stillman recounts the ambitious journey of translating the powerful play "Freud's Last Session" into a movie, with Anthony Hopkins breathing life into Freud. His insight into the allure of challenging roles for A-list actors and the intimate process of film production shines a light on the artistry behind making a movie. Rob also reflects on his beginnings with "The God Committee," tracing his path from off-Broadway to the heart of

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42:01

Encore: Scott Teems, Filmmaker, The Exorcist:...

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2023/10/23

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41:58

Allen Wolf, Writer, Director, Producer: The Sound of...

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2023/09/19

Host and filmmaker Allen Wolf becomes the guest in this rebroadcast of Perspectives on Neurodiversity where he talks about the journey of making his recent movie, The Sound of Violet. We dive headfirst into a discussion about the film adaptation of his novel. The road to casting Shawn, a unique character with autism, wasn't easy, but we talk about the triumphs achieved along the way and the personal connections to the story's theme of human trafficking. We'll hear how the film

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34:06

Tory Belleci, Host, Actor, Writer: Mythbusters, White...

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2023/08/15

Join us on a thrilling journey as we chat with Tory Belleci, host, actor, and writer best known for his work on Mythbusters. Tory recalls how an unexpected encounter with the cops led him to the world of visual effects. Buckle up as we take you through the exhilarating steps Tory took to land his dream job at Mythbusters, a job he nearly passed on.Tory shares stories from his time on Mythbusters, from the jitters of being in front of the camera to the creation of the show and his role. Get a

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12:39

Timothy Keller, New York Times Bestselling Author &...

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2023/07/10

Ready to explore the powerful intersection of faith and creativity and find the answers to some profound questions? Our latest episode features a message from the late pastor, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller. He addressed an off-Broadway audience on a riveting topic: Why Do We Need Artists? Tim delivered this message to a packed theater when he was 42 years old, and his enlightening words are as relevant today as they were then.Join us on this captivating journey as Tim

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37:31

Kristoffer Polaha, Actor & Writer: Jurassic...

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2023/06/13

Kris has been featured in Jurassic World: Dominion, Wonder Woman 1984, Where Hope Grows, TV movies for the Hallmark Channel, and many other films and TV series, including Mad Men, Get Shorty, and Backstrom. He has also co-authored two books from the series From Kona with Love. Kris talks about his incredible journey, how an explosion nearly took his life and the legacy he'd like to leave behind.• Kristoffer Polaha on IMDb, Instagram, Twitter• Kristoffer Polaha's website• Navigating

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23:46

Jeremy Fry, Stunt Coordinator & Stunt Driver: Black...

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2023/04/11

Jeremy is a stunt coordinator and driver who has worked on many incredible films, including Black Panther, the Dark Knight movies, Captain America, National Treasure, Indiana Jones, Free Guy, Tenet, Ford V Ferrari, John Wick, and many, many others. He has also been featured in dozens of television series as well, including WandaVision, Big Little Lies, True Detective, NCIS, and many others. Jeremy has won multiple awards for his stunt work, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Black Panther, a

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55:39

Dean Batali: TV Writer & Executive Producer, That...

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2023/03/07

Dean Batali was a writer and Executive Producer for That 70's Show, writer for Buffy The Vampire Slayer, head writer for the Disney Jr series Puppy Dog Pals, and was the executive producer and showrunner for Hallmark Channel’s Good Witch. He also co-authored the book Watching TV Religiously. Dean discusses his career, the challenges he met along the way, why he's thankful for the worst day of his life, and the legacy he'd like to leave behind. Interviewed by Filmmaker Allen Wolf.See

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60:44

Monica Macer, TV Writer & Executive Producer: Station...

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2022/09/27

Named as one of Variety’s 10 Writers to Watch, Monica has written for some of the most acclaimed television series over the last 15 years. She’s a Consulting Producer for HBO’s Station Eleven, the Executive Producer for MacGyver, Queen Sugar, Nashville, and Gentefied, which was nominated for a Peabody Award. She was a writer on Lost, Teen Wolf, Knight Rider, Prison Break, and more. She talks about her career, where she finds inspiration, and the time when she thought she'd never work again. See

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63:14

Brian Bird, Film and TV Writer & Producer: When Calls...

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2022/08/02

Brian is the co-creator and executive producer of the top-rated Hallmark Channel original series When Calls the Heart and is the writer and producer of over two dozen films and TV movies such as The Heart of Man, Bopha!, Call Me Claus, Not Easily Broken, Captive, and The Case for Christ. Over his 40+ year career, Brian has written and/or produced nearly 350 episodes of television, including Evening Shade, Step by Step, and Touched by an Angel. Brian talks about how he got his start in the industry,

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32:34

The Sound of Violet Cast and Filmmaker Allen Wolf

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2022/04/21

The Sound of Violet is a romantic comedy about a man who thinks he found his soulmate but his autism keeps him from realizing she's a prostitute looking for a ticket out of her trapped life. Lead cast members Cason Thomas, Cora Cleary, Jan D'Arcy, and Michael E. Bell join the movie's writer, director, and producer Allen Wolf, to talk about the challenges of making the movie, building the characters, and how the story inspired them. The Sound of Violet opens April 29, only in

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38:27

Conrad Pope, Composer & Orchestrator: The Sound of...

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2022/03/19

Composer Conrad Pope is one of the most respected and trusted musicians working in Hollywood today. He talks about how he got his start and how he creates memorable music. Composers such as John Williams, Alexandre Desplat, and Hans Zimmer have all called upon his expertise as one of the industry’s top orchestrators as well as his abilities as a conductor and score producer, making him one of the most in-demand scoring professionals.Conrad has contributed to the scores of more than a hundred films

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37:01

Encore: Sheryl J. Anderson: Creator of Sweet Magnolias

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2022/02/15

Encore Episode : Sheryl J. Anderson, the Creator and Executive Producer of the hit Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, discusses how she started as a storyteller, the way her life experience made her uniquely qualified to create this hit show, and how faith has played a crucial role for her as an artist. She also talks about her life priorities and how she has been able to get where she is today.On writing Sweet Magnolias, Sheryl explains, "We had a running joke in the writer's room that we

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50:36

Allen Wolf: Filmmaker, Rebroadcast of The Autistic Me...

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2021/11/18

Special Episode: Filmmaker Allen Wolf is interviewed on The Autistic Me podcast where he talks about the challenge of portraying an autistic character in his upcoming movie, The Sound of Violet, as well as how he discovered the story, writing at Disneyland, and much more. We re-broadcast the episode here.• The Autistic Me podcast• The Autistic Me Blog• Order Allen's Book, The Sound of Violet• Navigating Hollywood's Marriage Course, Pre-Marriage Course, Alpha Course• Allen Wolf on IMDb,

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42:24

Scott Teems: Filmmaker: Halloween Kills, Rectify,...

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2021/10/20

Scott Teems wrote Halloween Kills with David Gordon Green and Danny McBride, and upcoming will be The Exorcist sequel, and Stephen King’s Firestarter. Scott was a writer and co-executive producer of the popular Netflix series Narcos: Mexico and he wrote, directed, and produced three seasons of the acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning TV drama Rectify. Scott discusses his career challenges, responds to critics with the deeper messages they may have missed in Halloween Kills, what excites him as a

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38:27

Elizabeth A. Davis: Broadway Actress & Jordan...

Navigating Hollywood ·

2021/09/14

Tony nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and her husband, Emmy-nominee Jordan Richard, talk about their incredible journey through stage and television. Elizabeth's Broadway debut landed her a Tony Nomination and launched her on a multi-year search to discover her artistic voice. Jordan has won multiple Emmy nominations for his role as a director at NBC News. He talks about how the news can be biased, his role as a news director, and mishaps along the way. Elizabeth and Jordan also discuss how they have

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