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Reel Wisdom with NK

Reel Wisdom with NK

Welcome to Reel Wisdom with NK, the Midwest Film Festival"s podcast exploring the journeys, insights, and lessons from filmmakers and creatives across the Midwest.

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49:07

Communication in Freelance

Reel Wisdom with NK ·

2025/12/15

Communication in Freelance with Katelyn Henslin In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, our host, NK, sits down with Chicago-based independent producer Katelyn Henslin for a candid and practical conversation about navigating the freelance film industry and why communication is the backbone of a sustainable creative career. Katelyn is an established freelancer in Chicago, she reflects on recent career milestones, including wrapping her largest-budget feature as lead producer, and the lessons l...

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43:00

The Art of Sound & Scoring

Reel Wisdom with NK ·

2025/11/17

The Art of Sound & Scoring with Cory Coken In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, our host NK sits down with Cory Coken, owner of NoiseFloor Chicago, to explore the invisible art form that shapes how every story is felt: sound design and scoring. Cory shares why sound is not just an accessory to film but a storytelling force of its own: one that guides emotion, builds rhythm, and breathes life into every frame. Together, they discuss the importance of honest collaboration between filmmak...

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43:01

Leadership in Film

Reel Wisdom with NK ·

2025/10/20

Leadership in Film with Pemon Rami In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK is joined by filmmaker, educator, and cultural leader Pemon Rami to explore what true leadership looks like in the film industry and how we can build a creative community that lasts. From his early beginnings walking into a theater company out of curiosity, to becoming a mentor for generations of artists, Pemon shares what it really means to sustain an industry: passing on knowledge, leading with integrit...

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49:57

The Importance of Intimacy Coordinating

Reel Wisdom with NK ·

2025/09/15

The Importance of Intimacy Coordinating with Aimy Tien & Dr. Nikki Blacksmith In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK welcomes intimacy coordinator and multidisciplinary artist Aimy Tien alongside organizational psychologist Dr. Nikki Blacksmith to unpack the transformative role of intimacy coordination in film and television. Together, Aimy and Dr. Blacksmith highlights why intimacy coordinating is not just about safety, it’s about creating peaceful, supportive spaces where actor...

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54:19

Mental and Physical Health as a Freelancer

Reel Wisdom with NK ·

2025/08/18

Mental and Physical Health as a Freelancer with Melissa Doman In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK sits down with organizational psychologist and author Melissa Doman to tackle one of the most pressing and often overlooked topics in the film industry: protecting your mental and physical health as a freelancer. With a career advising global companies and a deep understanding of workplace dynamics, Melissa brings actionable, realistic strategies tailored to the unpredictable world of...

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49:58

The Art of Post Production

Reel Wisdom with NK ·

2025/07/21

The Art of Post Production with Ana Christian & C. Ryan Stemple In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK sits down with Ana Christian and C. Ryan Stemple, co-owners of Journeywork Entertainment, to demystify one of the most overlooked yet essential stages of filmmaking: post-production. More than just cutting footage, post is where the story truly takes shape and it starts long before the cameras roll. Ana and Ryan break down the filmmaking journey as a three-part creation: once in...

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53:27

Dear Actors

Reel Wisdom with NK ·

2025/06/16

Dear Actors with Brittani Ward and Susan Farlik Carlson In the second episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK turns the spotlight onto the actors, the heartbeat of any story. Joined by two powerhouse industry professionals, Brittani Ward and Susan Farlik Carlson, this episode is an open letter to performers everywhere: You are enough. Drawing from decades of experience in casting, coaching, producing, and voiceover direction, Brittani and Susan dive into the emotional and practical realities ...

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45:39

The Art of Producing

Reel Wisdom with NK ·

2025/05/19

The Art of Producing with Angie Gaffney In the premiere episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK sits down with Angie Gaffney, a powerhouse Chicago-based producer, to unpack the often misunderstood world of independent film producing. With years of experience and a sharp entrepreneurial mindset, Angie shares her journey from passionate theater kid to CEO-level film facilitator, offering an unfiltered look into the leadership, grit, and strategic finesse it takes to bring a story from script t...

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Teaser - The Art of Producing

Reel Wisdom with NK ·

2025/05/14

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