Brenda Blair - Line Producer (Film & TV)

Join host Jonny Diaz as he welcomes Producer, Brenda Blair. Brenda delves into her journey as a filmmaker, sharing insights from her previous pojects and the challenges she faced along the way. She highlights the importance on how her unique perspective shapes her creative process. Brenda also discusses her future ambitions about her newest venture as a  certified Pilates instructor for film crew members at her new Pilates Studio, Misfit Pilates. Check her out at https://www.misfitpilates.com/
IG - @bis4brenda, @misfitpilates805


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Jenifer Yeuroukis - What is an Intimacy Coordinator?

Ever wonder how sex and other intimate scenes are filmed for movies and TV? Is there a job designated to just choreographing that? How do you do that and where do you even begin? Join host Jonny Diaz as he invites Jennifer Yeuroukis, an Intimacy Coordinator for Film & TV, to explain and break down the intricacies of choreographing and filming these sensitive and unique scenes.

For more on Jen visit her youtube site where she documents and describe additional IC roles.  

Visit Jen's websites:
https://intimacycoordinatorsworldwide.com/  & www.jensmovingpictures.com
Check out Jen's podcast!

Mark Todd Osborne - Film Colorist - From (It Follows, Capote, Scrambled & More)

Ever wonder what it takes to color a film or how to do it? Host Jonny Diaz sits down with veteran Film Colorist, Mark Todd Osborne as he shares his years of experience coloring on such films as, It Follows, CAPOTE, Need for Speed, Mountain Queen and more. Mark delves into the intricacies of color grading, discussing the technical and artistic decisions that bring a director's vision to life on screen. He shares many life lessons that are bound to inspire and educate any film enthusiast. This interview offers a rare glimpse into the world of film color grading and the pivotal role it plays in storytelling.

2023 Oscar Picks + "The Whale" & "The Father" Film Review

On this episode of Art Appreciation, host Jonny Diaz  makes his picks for the 2023 Academy Awards. He also reviews the film, The Whale  and The Father . Two wonderful films that aren't for the faint of heart. *Spoilers* 

Frank Escobedo (EP. 5 - Part 2 of 2)

What happens when an actor wants to keep their prop?
How does product placement work?
We dive back in to part 2 of our interview with retired Prop Master Frank Escobedo.
On this episode he discusses making custom gun holders, and what do actors really drink if they're not sipping whiskey?

Frank Escobedo (EP. 4 - Part 1 of 2)

How do you join the prop department? Ask Frank Escobedo.

Frank is  a retired prop master but back in the day he worked on some incredible shows including: Deadwood, The Closer, The Lucy Show, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Baretta w/ Robert Blake and many more.
 On this episode Frank talks about what happens when a gun misfires on set and how to burn off Buck Rogers face. He has some great stories so we made this a 2 part episode! Enjoy part 1 of 2 hosted by Jonny Diaz.

Ep. 1 - Bitter, Sweet

Host Jonny Diaz talks about the making of his newest short film, "Bitter, Sweet"
Now streaming on Youtube and www.SoloPictureStudios.com.

"Bitter, Sweet" is a short film about a man that decides to give away a box of items, that once belonged to his ex-girlfriend.
Starring Jason Economus and Cassidy Slaughter-Mason.