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Around The Reel

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Creatives need that push... that extra kick to know they can rise up and follow their dreams. We are a podcast for creatives! Filmmakers, Artists, Musicians and Everyone! We confront multiple topics on this show and most of the time... just talk a lot of you know what... so indulge in the REEL with us and enjoy the journey!

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01:04:03

Around The Reel - "Filmmaking and How It's Done!"...

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2025/10/09

Today we chat with actor, gaffer and filmmaker Raymond Power. Raymond is one of the elite forces in the Pacific Northwest filmmaking scene. We've worked with him multiple times over the years and have became collaborators, colleagues and most importantly... friends. His tenaciousness and spirit is infectious. His love for film couldn't be more evident and on today's show he will fill you in. Enjoy our conversation on filmmaking, what it takes to be successful and how grit can get you

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01:11:24

Around The Reel - "The Good, The Bad and Filmmaking!"...

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2025/10/02

Around The Reel is back! And what better way to start off the new season than diving into the good, the bad and what filmmaking is all about! Join Samantha Hanna, Steve Eaton, Kelvin Galloza and Aaron Carlson in an in-depth conversation from their on set experience with Jason Voorhees Nightmares, working with an elite cast, the production and how far positivity can get you! It's time! Let's go!

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00:57:44

Around The Reel - Create Your Own Opportunity! with...

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2025/03/03

On today's show we jump into auditions, self taping, motivation and so much more with Mighty Tripod's David S. Hogan and Angela DiMarco! This dynamic duo does so much for the Seattle Film Community by educating and assisting actors to learn what it takes to excel and book acting gigs in this crazy industry! These two actors and filmmakers know the business side of things and that alone sets them apart from most creatives! Our discussion also touches on how art can help you heal and a few

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00:58:57

Around The Reel - "Just Do It!" with C. Scott Votaw

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2025/02/24

Today we chat with C. Scott Votaw, assistant vice chancellor of the University System of Georgia and a veteran film producer, who leads GFA. With more than 25 years of experience working with Saban, Fox, Lucasfilm and more, Scott has years of expertise in film production, animation, special effects and workforce development. His unique perspective combines industry insights with a proven track record in training the next generation of skilled talent. Since launching in 2016, the Georgia Film

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01:00:53

Around The Reel - Now That's Indie Filmmaking! with...

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2025/02/03

From writing, stand up comedy to filmmaking... Jordan Ray Smith & Alonzo Ross are a duo of creatives getting ready to hit the filmmaking scene head on! Their new film "495" is a fantastic example of what passionate filmmakers can accomplish with little resources! This is their first feature film and it's an extraordinary achievement for such young filmmakers! On today's show, Jordan and Alonzo share with us how this film came to be, what they learned in the process and where

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00:59:34

Around The Reel - Never Quit, Never Surrender, Find A...

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2025/01/13

On the show today we chat with actor and up and coming filmmaker Bob Peavler! Now Bob is a veteran and has found an outlet for his TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and couldn't be happier. Four years ago he started his new journey with writing, acting and now filmmaking! He has written two books and his newest, Mayhem: The Retribution is in early production and fundraising! His goal? To make a proof of concept for a feature film! As a newer filmmaker, we couldn't help but bombard him with our

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01:02:34

Around The Reel - Left, Right, Middle! with Steve...

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2024/11/10

Today we steer away from creativity and dive into a conversation about this year's election! Political stances, left, right, middle and everything in between has taken a lot of energy from all of us and we felt it important to not try to ignore the elephant in the room (see what I did there?) We here at Around The Reel have different views on a lot of things however, it's our differences that make us what we are as a team of filmmakers and creatives! That's what makes us special! And that respect

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01:20:45

Around The Reel - Writing Scripts For Everyone! with...

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2024/11/01

Today we have the pleasure to chat with actor and filmmaker Ren Caldwell in a robust, honest and fun conversation about being a non-binary artist in this industry! What an eye opening discussion that brings to the forefront how important a script is and how a filmmaker may be able to expand their story by considering a different approach! A writer can bring endless possibilities when it comes to characters, gender and story but are a lot of us limiting ourselves? Ren is an absolute delight, a

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01:02:12

Around The Reel - The Filmmaking Portal! with Mike &...

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2024/10/28

Making a feature film ain't easy but it's definitely doable! On today's show we sit down with filmmakers Mike & Allison Hayhurst, a husband and wife team for Evening Squire Productions.Their new film, "And Through The Portal We Go" is a fantastic new feature that was nominated for numerous awards at the Gig Harbor Film Festival and is currently in its film festival run! We dive into multiple topics on this episode including the workshop they created to flesh out this film, the power of improv,

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01:01:55

Around The Reel - "48 Hours of Fun!" with T.J. Hemmen

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2024/10/22

Imagine if you had the same urgency in your day to day filmmaking as you would with a 48 Hour Film Festival? Would you have more finished films under your belt? Makes you wonder?! On today's podcast we chat with filmmaker T.J. Hemmen and discuss his new film 4:04, how important a team is and how impactful a 48 can be on your creative output! T.J. shares his story, how he was mentored and what keeps him pushing forward in filmmaking! It was an absolute pleasure chatting with this guy and we know

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01:20:07

Around The Reel - Why Are You A Filmmaker? with Chris...

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2024/10/11

Welcome to the Around The Reel Podcast! This week we sit down with filmmaker Chris Shern to discuss his new film Vic Effects and what it takes to run a crowdfunding campaign! But our biggest question... why do you make movies? It's something we ask ourselves a lot and today we put Chris on the spot! From visual fx to building worlds... Mr. Shern breaks down his philosophy and so much more so please enjoy our conversation with our friend Chris Shern. Check out the Vic Effects Indiegogo page

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00:34:10

Around The Reel - "Enable The Dream!" with Aaron Carlson

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2024/10/03

Welcome to Season 5 of the Around The Reel Podcast! We've had a helluva run and this year will be even more explosive!Today Aaron introduces the show and shed's some light on the new changes coming, new guests, new format and dives into a few thoughts on life, change and how enablers can ruin your chances at being great! We couldn't be happier to get this show back on the air and are very excited to bring all of you some of the best information, some of the best laughs and some of the most

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01:04:25

Around The Reel - The Beginning! with Brielle Wines

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2024/09/21

Today we welcome filmmaker Brielle Wines to the show! Brielle is an up and coming filmmaker in the PNW and her latest film entitled The Beginning shows off her storytelling talents! Making movies isn't easy however, for Brielle, it's been smooth sailing. With multiple features and shorts, from YouTube to Amazon Prime, Brielle has locked in and has proven that she is capable of delivering! We discuss her drive, her source of inspiration and the work she's accomplished as a black woman in

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00:55:58

Around The Reel - "Be A Qualifier!" with Dorian Vasquez

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2024/06/07

Today we chat with filmmaker Dorian Vasquez and discuss his new film Porch Pirate currently on its way to Amazon Prime and many other streaming platforms! Dorian is a self taught filmmaker and has completed his first feature which is a huge step in the right direction to success! Our conversation travels down multiple topics: film school, distribution, YouTube and what it means to be a qualifier! It was a blast getting to know Dorian and we know you'll love him too so sit back and enjoy our

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01:01:34

Around The Reel - Find Your Inspiration! with Jan...

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2024/06/01

Today we sit down and chat with filmmaker Jan Jalenak about her new film Shattering, a fantastic short she's currently pushing through the filmmaking circuit! Jan discusses how she got into filmmaking and how life's adventures never stopped her from becoming a filmmaker! We also dive into facing your fears, sharing your work and how difficult that can be for some creatives to take that step! Jan is a solid, fun and talented filmmaker and it was an absolute honor to chat with her so we hope

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00:52:38

Around The Reel - "The Art Of Serendipity!" with Ward...

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2024/04/16

Today we sit down with documentary filmmaker Ward Serrill and chat about his new film Dancing with the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation! The film follows Bill Porter through the art of Chinese translation and his quest to find hermits in the Zhongshan Mountains. It's a story about enlightenment through poetry! During our discussion we find out what got Ward into documentary filmmaking, the craft itself, why he makes the films he does and what it means to him as an artist! We had a great

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01:01:06

Around The Reel - "Filmmaking Religiously!" with...

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2024/04/07

Today's part 2 of our premiere weekend for Samantha Hanna's new documentary A Will And A Way! On this episode we sit down at the K Diamond K Guest Ranch and rant about religion, film festivals and how wonderful Sam's new doc truly is! It's quite remarkable where our conversations lead but for some reason, they all make sense... at least for us! Producer and friend Steve Eaton joins us on this rambunctious chat and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! And remember, Think Hard Cuz

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