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 …

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 …

People take advantage of other people... we all have dealt with this issue one way or another. But are we somewhat responsible for it? On today's show we chat with rapper and actor Humpbakk Chunk and dive into this topic deeply! Now Humpbakk has been an artist a very long time and her entrepreneurial approach is pushing her career forward in the mu…

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 …

Today we sit down with director Steve Barnett and producer Alan Powell to discuss their new film Valiant One releasing January 31st, 2025 in theaters across the country! Steve and Alan are owners of Monarch Media and have had their hands on multiple films from 300, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Mist and many more! These remarkable filmmakers break…

Can filmmaking be fun? On today's show we ask that question to filmmaker Chase Dudley! Take a ride with us as we discuss his films, his work ethic, determination and real views on what it's like as a "working director" in this indie community. We've all had our good days and bad but why do we really make films? Is it the art? The notoriety? The mon…

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 produ…

Welcome to Season 6 of the Around The Reel Podcast! We are excited to kick thing off this year with one of the premiere indie filmmakers out there! Mr. J. Horton! Now this guy has built a catalog of at least 90 films over the years and has created a business for himself to make movies for a living. He's been nothing but gracious giving back to the …

On today's podcast we welcome back filmmaker and host of Around The Reel Samantha Hanna! We've had a crazy year with some ups, downs and a lot in between! And on today's show we share those moments in all their glory! Samantha guides us on her journey and dives into some very deep and emotional moments she's dealt with. Her healing has been a bless…

On today's show I wanted to share a little about how I edit a film and how important learning this craft really is. I believe a movie is made in the edit and as a filmmaker, it's up to you to have an idea how to do it yourself just in case you run into roadblocks during the journey! Efficiency, organization, style, tone, tempo... all of it matters …

Today we have the pleasure to chat with Seattle actor Eric Peddy and find out why and how this talented young man chose acting as his profession! Over the years we've learned that having a support system is key but not essential for your success. It really depends on what type of person you are! Eric, from a young age, was told that the creative ar…

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…

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 …

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…

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. s…

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 br…

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 …

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 …

On today's show we chat with director Steve Moon and Actress Ginger Cressman about their new film "Diamond", a story about an alcoholic singer whose life has not turned out as she has dreamed. What's crazy about this feature length film is that Steve got this movie shot in one day!! We discuss how that was accomplished and we also chat more about w…

Today on our show we sit down with musician, rapper, writer and actor Jeffery Messenger for one of the wildest conversations we've ever had on Around The Reel. Jeffery shares with us his insights on art, music, film and then goes deep into a message that will stimulate your thinking and make you question a lot of things you think you know! Definite…

On today's episode we sit down with some of the cast & crew from our new film Jason Voorhees: The Hunt! From Jason Brooks and Logan Cannon to Jon Meggison and many others we chat all things Horrorverse and more! The biggest question we dive into is "Do you find the work you do satisfying to yourself?" "Can you give yourself credit for the gift you …

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, distribut…

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 …

On today's episode we chat with filmmaker Luke Hristou and discuss his upcoming pilot Real Rat - a series that he's created to celebrate the basketball community in Spokane Washington! Right now Luke and our own Coach Rick have set out on the adventure to get this series made! From conception to crowdfunding, we find out why Luke's passion about th…

On today's show we welcome filmmakers Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir, a husband and wife Dream Team! These guys have taken the filmmaking world by storm and create films that not only entertain but have a message! We discuss their film "Connection" and dive into the motivation behind their work, their team and how they've accomplished some of the mos…

We here at Around The Reel have always been a bit skeptical of film festivals. Are they just a money grab piggybacking off of filmmakers hard work? Throwing out useless award titles to get you to submit your film? Well, our guest today runs a very respectable and prestigious festival and she's proved otherwise! Today we welcome Cheryl Crooks the Ex…

Today we chat with filmmaker Erik Franklin and discuss his upcoming film "Don" which is currently raising funds on Indiegogo! Erik chats with us about all things filmmaking especially the dynamics on sets, working with actors and dealing with fallout. We also have some fun talking Star Wars, horror films and so much more! One of the best interviews…

On today's show we have the pleasure to chat with actor Harrison Jones & filmmaker Tim Luna! The team behind the new short film Thirty2! Such a pleasure meeting these two passionate creatives and watching their film! We discuss multiple topics on the show today including: their experience making the film, today's society and how hard it can be to n…

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…

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! Pro…

On today's show we are live from the K Diamond K Guest Ranch in Republic Wa where Samantha Hanna premiered her new documentary "A Will And A Way!" We dive into the emotion behind the film during our conversation, why it was important for her to make and as usual, steer way off course into some very hilarious conversations! Steve Eaton also joins us…

Today we take Around The Reel on the road to Capitol Hill located in Seattle Wa and have a furiously fun conversation with creative Tony James! Tony is a DIY multimedia artist! Actor, singer/songwriter, podcaster, videographer the list goes on... Our discussion takes us around the spectrum of his art to the nostalgic area of the city, relationships…

Today we chat with filmmaker Matt McKinney and dive into multiple topics including allowing freedom to artists, writing and the 100 hour rule. 18 minutes a day is all it takes! Can you discipline yourself to set a schedule that allows you to work on your craft daily for 18 minutes? Imagine what that may do for you and your dream! Commitment is key …

On today's podcast we sit down with the creative minds behind a new documentary entitled "American Grail A Quest For The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Filmmaker Andy Sarjahani and Mark Michaels break down their experience making this fascinating film and how it took Mark 17 years to finalize his adventure. We discuss the process of getting this film mad…

Today we celebrate our 4 years with episode #200 of Around The Reel! Join us for the fun as multiple talented artists join us live to celebrate creativity, pursuing the dream and more importantly... supporting one another through this crazy journey! Ladies and Gentleman, thank you for supporting our show and we are proud to continue this radio show…

Today we chat with filmmaker and director of the McMinnville Short Film Festival Heather Older! It's Heather's second year leading this 13 year film festival in Oregon and she shares with us the success it's had in her community and worldwide! Filmmakers are always in search of a way to showcase their work and network with other likeminded folks an…

On todays show we have the pleasure to chat with filmmaker and entrepreneur Skyler Mullins! Skyler has created his own brand and company "Influence Media" and with that was able to leverage his creativity and make it into a profitable business. As most indie artists know, its tough to make it financially in this industry. We ask Skyler how he was a…

On todays show we have the pleasure to speak with filmmaker Elizabeth Leiter the director of 399: Queen of the Tetons! This documentary follows the life of world famous Grizzly 399 as she attempts to raise four cubs and deal with the interactions humans have with nature. Elizabeth has been working on tv and films for a good long while and this week…

It's always a pleasure to talk with filmmakers and today is no exception. Writer/Director Caden Butera joins us for an engaging conversation about cinematic filmmaking, working with actors, dealing with criticism and how he's built a team of professional colleagues that truly add flare to the craft. An Idaho native, Caden has created some amazing f…

On today's podcast we sit down with actor, writer and friend Logan Cannon. Now when we first met Logan we thought he was just an actor... we were wrong. After reading his new script "Dead West" we realized that Logan not only is a creative actor but one helluva storyteller. We dive into his screenplay, his techniques, taking notes and what exactly …

On today's podcast we have the pleasure to chat with filmmaker & entrepreneur Chase Dudley! Now Chase has been making films since he was a kid and has continued down the indie film journey for a long while. Inspired by the films Scream and Child's Play, Chase has not only managed to build his film catalog but has also managed to build a vast audien…

On todays podcast we have the pleasure to chat with Director and Visual Effects Supervisor Armen Kevorkian! Armen has done a ton of work from The Flash, Supergirl, Titans and also one of our favorite shows Banshee! He shares with us his story and how he got his foot in the door as an intern, how he took whatever job he could to learn the business a…

We're back! And welcome to 2024! The last year has been a tremendous ride for us all and not always a pleasant one. But isn't that what it's all about? Balance, devotion, love, passion, pain, loss, triumph, failure... wash, rinse repeat? On today's show we recap our year and especially the life of our producer, friend and brother Charles Lawson. It…

Our imagination is limitless. However, when it comes to creativity and art how far can you take it? Todays podcast discusses this from multiple angles with our guests Steve Eaton and Anthony Espina! Our team at CCC Entertainment Group makes movies but this question applies to all artists across the board! Should you stay true to your vision regardl…

We are back! And on todays show we sit down with filmmaker Paul Michael Angell the director of the outstanding documentary MEDICINE MAN. This film tells the remarkable true story of Stan Brock and the non-profit that he founded, Remote Area Medical, which has, to date, conducted over 1,000 free pop-up health care clinics across the country, helping…

On todays podcast Samantha and I decide to go toe to toe about placing your feature film into the film festival circuit. There's a ton of reasons filmmakers do this and for some, it's the best part of the process. However, is there value there? Is it worth the time and money you spend? Or should you go straight to distribution? We tackle this topic…

Today we have the pleasure to chat with filmmakers Peter Anthony & Jason Brooks and dive into this dynamic duo that have created some of the most memorable films out there! From original IP's to fan films, these two remarkable talents have taken center stage in the indie filmmaking arena and today we get to know them even better! From what makes th…

Today we have the pleasure to chat with actor and all around great dude Logan Cannon! A few years ago Logan was able to quit his day job and focus on his acting career. Since then he's hit the industry by storm and is booking and auditioning for roles consistently. On todays show we discuss his motivation and why he made the decision to take such a…

On today's show we have the pleasure to sit down with Raymond Power & Chloes Ciara. These two powerhouse filmmakers are a couple and together they are taking this industry by storm. From acting, directing and producing they are creating there own path of success in indie filmmaking. We discuss a ton of subjects on this show in particular, "Imposter…

Today we have the pleasure to chat with an incredible human, actor, writer and producer Richard King Lee! Every once in awhile you run into someone that warms your heart, makes you smile and fills you with joy. Richard is that guy! On today's show Richard shares with us his love for writing, where he's taking his acting, his animation background an…