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Cara Cusumano has been with Tribeca since 2008, during which time the festival has become a globally respected showcase for film and TV premieres, live music, talks, interdisciplinary events, and talent discovery. During her tenure as Festival Director, Tribeca has been called “an annual powerhouse” (Time Out), “reliably and inarguably excellent” (Village Voice), and “one of the most prestigious festivals of the new millennium” (Playlist). She has served on nominating committees for the Cinema Eye Honors, the International Documentary Association Awards, the Gotham Awards, and the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards, and festival juries including CPH:DOX, Los Cabos Film Festival, DOC NYC, Nordisk Panorama, Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM), and the Nantucket Film Festival. She holds a degree in Film from Columbia University’s Barnard College, and an MA in Cinema Studies from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Internships and her first job as short film programmer at Brooklyn Film Festival
• The different programming teams involved in Tribeca and how she oversees them all
• Choosing films to be featured at Tribeca
• Typical day-to-day routine
• Networking at film festival and how do you get a seasonal job there
• Famous filmmakers/cast vs unknown first time filmmakers and films coming with distribution and film coming in without distribution
• Want a job at Tribeca or any festival? Cara’s recommendation for a starting position in the screening committee
• Advice for filmmakers who are hoping to get their film into a festival including in the pre-production and post-production stages of their films
• How to identify what films are “right” for Tribeca Festival
• Collaborations and partnerships with brands like Chanel, Mazda, Indeed, AT&T, and Canva
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TRIBECA SERIES: RESOURCES, PROGRAMS and AWARDS with Director of Artist Programs Bryce Norbitz
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Bryan Smiley is President & Chief Content Officer of Hartbeat, the global multi-platform media company founded by Kevin Hart.
Named to Variety’s 2022 “New Leaders” and Hollywood Reporter’s 2018 ”Next Gen” and “Rising Executives 35 under 35” lists, Smiley oversees Hartbeat production, financing, and development, including the company’s 70+ projects in development and more than 20 projects released in 2022 across top tier partners including Netflix, Peacock, SiriusXM, Netflix, Audible and more.
In 2021, Smiley negotiated a first look deal with Netflix to produce feature films for the streamer, a strategic move that would allow Hartbeat to continue creating content during aglobal pandemic. Smiley was also instrumental in getting Fatherhood released on Netflix, which was watched by more than 91 million accounts globally, making it one of the most successful original dramatic movies on Netflix. Since then, Smiley oversaw and produced Me Time and True Story, which went to #1 on the Netflix charts, and produced the upcoming 2024 film Lift.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Working as an assistant story editor out of college and how networking helped him get to New Regency
• How his early assistant roles taught him about the business and how he identified where the company needed help and resources
• His work as Vice President of Creative Development & Production at Columbia Pictures, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company
• How the range of his individual companies that he co-founded (list them) help him in his role today
• Why he’s never had a fear of failure and the reality of starting a business
• How he transitioned to development with an executive position at a studio
• Some of his favorite deals at SONY with Steph Curry a multi-picture deal with Issa Rae
• A breakdown of the divisions at Hartbeat and his rise to President and CCO
• Their hands-on, full-service approach to projects including their show “Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson” on Peacock
• His 4 picture guarantee and first look deal with Netflix and his thoughts on the importance of a first look deal in the current marketplace
• How they decide what project to take on and develop?
• Some pivotal moments and decisions that impacted his career
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ROB DECINA - In December of 2018, Rob Decina was named VP, Casting in NY for CBS Studios. He has contributed to the casting of many shows across several broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, including: Your Honor, The Comey Rule (SHOWTIME), Nancy Drew & The Dynasty (CW), Diary of a Future President (Disney+), Guilty Party & The Game (Paramount+) and Swagger ( Apple TV+).
At CBS, he developed two programs: a Casting Fellowship, designed to encourage diversity and inclusion in the profession of casting, and an Educational Outreach Program, where he speaks to colleges and conservatories about auditioning. Previous episodic television casting credits include, Insatiable for Netflix, Shades of Blue for NBC, as well as pilots for the CW Network. His book, The Art of Auditioning: Techniques for Television had its second edition published in April of 2022.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Directing and casting internships and first full time job was a casting assistant at Warner Bros
• How a forgotten resume at Disney led to a job at Warner Bros
• His personal favorite story of working The West Wing
• Differences between working for a network and working freelance with your own casting office and why networks focus on pilots and hire out for the rest of the season
• The projects he had turned down at Rob Decina casting
• Casting a soap opera like Guiding Light for a decade and how different it was in comparison to other projects
• Role of VP of Casting at CBS Entertainment (combination of studio and network) and how it works there
• Tips for dealing with nerves ahead of the in-person audition or callback
• Accepting an associate position later in his career
• His book: The Art of Auditioning: Techniques for Television
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With 15 wins and 76 nominations, Bernard Telsey is one of the premier Casting Directors in the industry. Casting our favorite films, television shows, and Broadway shows, Telsey Casting is well known for excellence in casting. From the original production of RENT to NBC's This Is Us to Only Murders in the Building to Wicked (both the upcoming movie and the show), their office is constantly busy.
In this episode, we talk about:
• His first job as a casting assistant and building his rolodex of actors
• Casting RENT as an off-Broadway musical and why it was a difficult year long process
• Putting an ad in the Village Voice for a rock musician for RENT
• That ideally, he would like to be part of the early development process of a project
• Giving Casting their credit and how that has evolved
• How is the office doing post-pandemic
• What he sees in actors who shine with 4 lines or for a lead role, like in the case of Annaleigh Ashford
• How actors can get on their radar and what projects Telsey is working on now
Guest:
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Instagram for The Telsey Office
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LIVE on the Red Carpet of the World Premiere of the film "All That We Love."
Starring:
MARGARET CHO (Cast)
JESSE TYLER FERGUSON (Cast)
KENNETH CHOI (Cast) (Halloweentown, Captain America, Ironside, American Crime Story, The Wolf of Wall Street
ALICE LEE (Cast)
ATSUKO OKATSUKA (Cast)
DEVON BOSTICK (Cast) (Pppenheimer, Saw 4 and 5, Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies)
YEN TAN (Writer, Director)
Missi Pyle (Just my Luck, Soul Place, A Cinderella Story (with Lucy Hale), Dodgeball, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Logline: Upon the loss of her beloved dog, Emma Gwon faces an empty nest and renewed feelings for her estranged ex-husband, as she navigates the joy and sorrow of starting anew.
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Image: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Devon Bostick, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Atsuko Okatsuka, Yen Tan, Alice Lee and Kenneth Choi attend the "All That We Love" premiere during the 2024 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theater on June 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)
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LIVE on the Red Carpet of the World Premiere of the film "Sacramento."
Starring: Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, Michael Angarano, and Maya Erskine
Written by: Michael Angarano and Chris Smith
Interviews including Michael Angarano, Chris Smith, AJ Mendez, and Iman Karram
Logline: Ricky, an energetic and free-spirited young man convinces Glenn, his long-time friend who's settled into domestic life, to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento.
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"Sacramento" Premiere - 2024 Tribeca Festival (EPK Clips HD)
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This year, I achieved one of my goals of covering a Film Festival for my podcast.
I interviewed big actors, incredible filmmakers, Tribeca programmers, and enjoyed myself immensely.
In this special 4th Anniversary episode of Mentors on the Mic, I share:
• What made me feel more confident and relaxed at this Film Festival in comparison to others
• How I booked red carpets and big interviews with Lisa Edelstein, Margaret Cho, Gina Torres, Mark Duplass, Katie Aselton, Tim Blake Nelson, and more
• How I just missed interviewing Michael Cera and Jesse Tyler Ferguson
• My tips for anyone planning to attend a Film Festival
Host:
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Susanne Scheel is a New York-based casting director with a Bachelor of Science in Film and Television from Boston University. Susanne has won three Casting Society of America Artios Awards for Excellence in Casting and has been nominated for nine more. Susanne has had the honor of collaborating with several visionary creatives including Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Frances McDormand, Barry Levinson, George Clooney, Kasi Lemmons, Ryan Murphy, Jim Mickle, Cherien Dabis, John Lee Hancock, Peter Chelsom, Celine Song, Dean Craig, Bjorn Runge, Xavier Manrique, Danya Taymor, Patrick Wilson, and Whitney White. She has worked for and with some of the industry’s top casting directors including spending the last ten years and counting working with Ellen Chenoweth.
As a casting director, Susanne’s debut feature film “The Wife”, starred Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Annie Starke, Max Irons, Harry Lloyd, and Elizabeth McGovern. More recently, Susanne co-cast Celine Song’s “Past Lives” with Ellen Chenoweth. “Past Lives” premiered this year at the Sundance Film Festival and also screened at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Her first casting internships in Boston and her first assistant role in LA
• Vivid memory of working with the Coen brothers and asking her “What do you think?”
• Going to LA for periods of time for a project and what coast she prefers
• Why there are more female CDs then male CDs
• Casting the Oscar-nominated film Past Lives and the challenges COVID and the time difference to Korea posed
• How many actors get called in for an average day player role
• Tips for actors for auditions
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SAG-AFTRA Foundation panel - Casting Directors for Oscar Best Picture Nominees Barbie, American Fiction, & Past Lives
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I had the opportunity to go LIVE on the RED CARPET at Tribeca for three movies. The first was interview the Duplass family for their film "Oh, Christmas Tree."
This 11 minute short film was shot in their cabin in upstate NY. It truly was a family affair, written by Mark Duplass to star in with his daughter Ora Duplass, and directed by Katie Aselton, Mark's wife and Ora's mom.
I asked them a couple of questions about shooting this short film and working together. It was Ora's first time in a film, so I asked her about her preparation for this role and whether it felt performative to ask with her Dad.
I also asked about advice for filmmakers. I truly found this particular short very inspiring. They shot this as a family, with only one extra person to record sound.
I was able to tie in a fun question at the end!
Synopsis: It’s been a bit of a year for 16 year-old Claire and her father Ben. All they really want to do is put it behind them. But Christmas is here and their silly holiday traditions are staring them dead in the face, practically taunting thesetwo to give them a try after all they’ve been through. This short film by the Duplass family is as much an examination of mental health as it is an attempt to explore the emotional minefield of ever-shifting family dynamics.
Mark Duplass - Mark is a filmmaker, actor, writer and musician. His credits include Bombshell, Safety Not Guaranteed, Tammy, The Mindy Project, and Charlie "Chip" Black on The Morning Show. Wikipedia IMDb
Katie Aselton - Katie is an actress, director and filmmaker. Her acting credits include Bombshell, The Morning Show, Old Dads, Veep, Book Club, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Nicole Frail is a senior editor at Skyhorse Publishing, a traditional publishing company based in New York City. She has been with the company more than a decade and currently works on both adult and children's titles in both fiction and nonfiction categories. She has worked with debut authors and illustrators, as well as New York Times bestsellers, James Beard Award winners, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musicians.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Getting a full time publishing internship in NY from outside the city
• What goes into the role of an editorial assistant and getting that promotion only a couple of weeks into her internship
• Whether it's important to have challenging words in books for that age range
• What makes Skyhorse different from other publishing houses
• How long it will take an author to see their book printed through traditional publishing (often 12-18 months) but that Skyhorse can get it out faster in certain instances
• Advice to promote your book and whether they look for a high social media following and engagement
• If it’s worth getting illustrations for your book when submitting
• Self publishing vs traditional publishing
• Advice to authors for querying including synopsis, log line, and bio (why are you coming to me in first paragraph) and comparative title advice
*Note: We recorded this episode a few months ago. As of July 3rd, 2024, Nicole is no longer at Skyhorse. She is devoting her time to her small business, Nicole Frail Edits.
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Since 1994, Timothy Travaglini has worked in trade marketing for Scholastic, Inc.; been a bookseller for Books of Wonder, an all-children’s bookstore in New York City; and has edited for Henry Holt and Company, Walker & Company, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group, and Open Road Integrated Media where he was the director of children’s acquisitions. Tim is now a Senior Agent at Transatlantic Agency. He primarily represents authors and illustrators of book for young readers of all ages, and select fiction and nonfiction for adults.
Books he has acquired and edited have been, among other things, #1 New York Times bestsellers, a Washington Post Best Children’s Book of the Year, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner, Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction winner, have been made into an award-winning musical, made into an award-winning animated television show (currently on Netflix), and traveled on board the International Space Station. He has edited, published, and now represents artists and authors who either previously won, or have gone on to win, nearly every award and honor under the sun. He has edited an American Library Association’s 10 Most Frequently Challenged book as well as a Christianity Today Book Award for Fiction winner.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Trade Marketing at Scholastic after 9 months of temp work and being Clifford the Big Red Dog for his boss’s kid’s birthday party
• What are the responsibilities of an editor
• Unpaid intern at Henry Holt agency while being a bookseller at Books of Wonder
• All the ways to grow the success of the book including selling the translations and film rights
• Difference between working at a mid size company like Henry Holt vs a big company like Penguin and how that affects the writer
• Advice he gives authors to market their books in this industry and the mindset a writer needs to have right now
• Having a book at a bigger publishing house vs a smaller publishing house
• How many books get sold at a typical school visit and tips for making them successful
• Other recommendations for authors to market a book and who are the gatekeepers
• Whether he recommends authors hiring PR teams and when that would be helpful
• Books turning into animated series such as “Oddball” on Netflix and “Fangbone!” available on Prime Video and other work on Nickelodeon
• What he hopes to see in a query letter, including bio, synopsis, page count, word count
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TIM BLAKE NELSON - Actor, writer, director, and producer Tim Blake Nelson has appeared in over ninety feature films, including Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, Ang Lee’s Billy Lynne’s Long Halftime Walk, Louis Letterier’s The Incredible Hulk, Jay Roach’s Meet the Fockers, Steven Gaghan’s Syriana, Miguel Arteta’s The Good Girl, Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report, Terrence Malick’s The Thin Red Line, Andrew Davis’ Holes, and the Coen Brothers’ O Brother Where Art Thou? Nelson also starred as the title character in Netflix’s The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, written and directed by the Coen Brothers. He next appears in Marvel’s Captain America: New World Order, reprising his role as “Samuel Sterns” from The Incredible Hulk.
Andrew Liner - Andrew Liner can most recently be seen starring in Peacock’s VAMPIRE ACADEMY from ExecutiveProducer Julie Plec and can currently be seen in HBO Max’s original film, GRAY MATTER. Next up, he will be shooting a lead role in Destry Spielberg’s directorial debut, PLEASE DON’T FEED THE CHILDREN opposite Michelle Dockery.
Vincent Grashaw - Director/Editor And Then I Go with Melanie Lynskey, Justin Long, and newcomers Arman Darbo and Sawyer Barth. Also, What Josaiah Saw and Coldwater. Synopsis: Retired pugilist Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski (Tim Blake Nelson) is inspired to try his hand at training once he reconnects with his estranged grandson. While their training brings Bang Bang out of the hole he’s been living in, everyone questions his motivations, including an ex-girlfriend from decades ago, who was privy to Bang Bang’s meteoric rise in the sport in the 80s as well as the rivalry with his former opponent, her cousin and Detroit's Mayoral candidate Darnell Washington. Is Bang Bang merely passing down inherited rage, or is there true altruism behind his tutelage?Questions:Vincent Grashaw: How did he come across this script from Will Janowitz?Why he chose to edit the entire film and taking a month?How did editing inform your directing?How did his background inform what he wanted to say about boxing?Tim Blake Nelson: How did this script come to you? What went into the preparation for this film?Andrew Liner: What was the audition like?How did you guys do his signature droopy eye and why was that important to include?
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LISA EDELSTEIN - From her role as Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the hit Fox series “House” to her star turn as Abby McCarthy in Bravo’s first scripted series “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce,” Lisa Edelstein’s range of roles are as diverse as her talent. “Girlfriends’ Guide” is a dramedy following a best-selling author of a self-help series who separates from her husband and must navigate big career changes and the dating world as a newly single mother. Edelstein also starred in the Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and AFI Award-winning Netflix series “The Kominsky Method,” starring Michael Douglas and created by Chuck Lorre. Edelstein playsPhoebe, the drug-addled hot mess daughter of Alan Arkin’s character. In addition, she juggled an arc on Ryan Murphy’s “911: Lonestar” which reunites her with her “West Wing” paramour, Rob Lowe. She portrayed his call-girl girlfriend on the show.
GINA TORRES - Gina Torres has spent the past thirty years establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the screen.
With her fan-favorite character of Jessica Pearson on USA Network’s hit original series “Suits,” Torres broke boundaries when, in 2019, she became the first Afro-Latina to create, star in and produce a TV series, “Pearson,” which saw Jessica take on the world of Chicago politics. The role was a life changing one, earning Torres an ALMA Award, an Imagen Award (as well as multiple additional Imagen nominations), and the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Award for Outstanding Performance in a Television Series and the Visionary Award from the LA Femme Film Festival. Currently, Torres can be seen on FOX’s “9-1-1: Lone Star,” portraying paramedic captain Tommy Vega, who answered a call to action and returned to work amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
THE EVERYTHING POT
2024 Tribeca Film Festival | Spotlight Narrative | World PremiereSYNOPSISA comedy of errors ensues when empty nester Rachel (Lisa Edelstein) hastily sends a gift to Charlie (James Wolk), a former colleague, upon receiving his wedding invitation. The young couple’s wedding gets Rachel out of her perpetual state of ennui in her own marriage and brings unexpected excitement, which inadvertently causes chaos in both unions. As one domino falls after another, cracks begin to show in their respective relationships especially while Rachel’s husband Adam (Erik Griffin) becomes obsessed with getting back their wedding gift: The Everything Pot.Guests:
Lisa: Wikipedia IMDb InstagramGina: Wikipedia IMDb Instagram
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BRYCE NORBITZ is currently the Director of Artist Programs at Tribeca Studios, where they oversee filmmaker development programming. Prior to this, they served as the Director of the Stowe Launch Program at Stowe Story Labs.Bryce also has extensive experience at the Tribeca Film Institute, where they held various roles including Director of Scripted Programs, Manager of Artist Programs, and Coordinator of Artist Programs. Bryce supported both scripted and documentary programming, executed events, reviewed submissions, and provided creative feedback and mentorship to filmmakers.
In this episode, we discuss:Kickstart with Canva: A Creative Program in collaboration with Tribeca Session #1 (June 10th, 4pm at Tribeca Festival, max 90 creators - Register Here) - Creating a Dynamic Pitch Deck with CanvaSession #2 (July, remotely, max 300 creators) - DETAILS COMING SOONSession #3 (August, remotely, max 300 creators) - DETAILS COMING SOONTHROUGH HER LENSTHL Submissions email: [email protected]&T Untold StoriesPitch Attendee programThe 2023 winner’s premiereGuest:LinkedInHost:
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Bonus Episode LIVE from the RED CARPET of the New York Women in Film and Television Muse Awards.
First ever red carpet interviews with:
- Tantoo Cardinal (04:41)
- Michele Stephenson (05:31)
- Raney Aronson-Rath (07:40)
- Sibyl Reymundo-Santiago (09:32)
- Alex Borstein (11:00)
- Pat Swinney Kaufman (14:31)
- Kyra Sedgwick (16:55)
- Latasha Gillespie (18:30)
Bios:
Tantoo Cardinal is an award-winning actress of Indigenous descent, who was most recently on screen with Robert DeNiro and Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s newest feature, Killers of the Flower Moon, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023 and hit theatres worldwide in October 2023.
Filmmaker, artist and author, Michèle Stephenson. Her feature documentary, American Promise, was nominated for three Emmys and won the Jury Prize at Sundance. Her work, Stateless, was nominated for a Canadian Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary.
Raney Aronson-Rath is the editor-in-chief and executive producer of FRONTLINE, PBS’ flagship investigative journalism series, produced at GBH in Boston. Under her leadership, FRONTLINE has evolved into a multi-platform organization, expanded its reporting capacity, and won every major award in broadcast journalism. She won the Erin Roth Award for Excellence in Journalism at the Muse Awards.
Sybil Reymundo-Santiago is a Board Member at NYWIFT and the Executive Director of the SoHo International Film Festival.
Alex Borstein most recently completed the fifth and final season of THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL where she can be seen starring as ‘Susie Myerson’ for which she has won two Emmy Awards and was nominated again this year for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress’. Alex is well-known for her role as ‘Lois’ on FAMILY GUY for which she won an Emmy Award and was previously nominated for her writing/producing work on the series. She won the "Made in NY" Award.
Kyra Sedgwick is an award-winning actress, producer and director, whose role in the critically acclaimed series The Closer earned her both an Emmy and a Golden Globe. She was last seen in season two of the smash hit Amazon series The Summer I Turned Pretty. Sedgwick recently directed the feature film Space Oddity, starring Kyle Allen and Alexandra Shipp, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Sedgwick also directed an episode of HBO’s upcoming The Girls on the Bus.
Latasha Gillespie is the Head of Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) for Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video and Freevee. Under her leadership, Amazon MGM Studios created the entertainment industry’s first Inclusion Policy and Playbook, and standardized DEIA into its greenlight process.
Special thanks to Annika Horne for helping me on the red carpet, Rob Peter Paul of the Art of Kindness podcast for resources and tips, NYWIFT, and the team at Falco Ink.
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Caption: NAME at New York Women In Film & Television (NYWIFT) 44th Annual Muse Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street.
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I recorded the intro to this episode earlier this week and already it's outdated! The strike is over! We can now talk about how GREAT Carol Baum is.
Carol Baum has produced thirty-four movies, seventeen of them independently. Before becoming an independent producer, Baum was co-president of Sandollar Productions, Dolly Parton and Sandy Gallin’s production company, for ten years, where she produced such hits as Father of the Bride; the Academy Award-winning HBO documentary Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt; Tidy Endings; I.Q.; Jacknife; True Identity; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Gross Anatomy; Shining Through; Straight Talk; and Kicking and Screaming. As an indie producer, Baum made, among other movies, including The Good Girl; You Kill Me; and Boychoir. She has produced five television movies for Hallmark and several documentaries.
Her roots are in New York City, where she spent her early career in publishing, working for both Bantam Books and Random House and scouting for the English publisher Corgi. While in New York, she developed Ira Levin’s The Stepford Wives, Stephen King’s The Shining, and Ira Levin’s The Boys from Brazil. When she relocated to Los Angeles, Baum became a studio vice president at Twentieth Century Fox and a senior vice president at Lorimar, where she developed Taylor Hackford’s An Officer and a Gentleman. Following her stint as an executive, she produced David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers.
Baum currently teaches producing in the Film and Television Production Division at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. She is also a mentor for the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC.
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Carole's book Creative Producing: a pitch-to-picture guide to movie development is available wherever you buy books.
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Best Podcasts for Actors (Backstage)
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For more like this, try Excerpt from Creative Producing: a Pitch-to-Picture Guide to Movie Development by Carol Baum
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One of Carol's superpowers as a successful producer is her relationships with WRITERs. She is credited for starting the careers of David O’Russell, Noah Baumbach, and Mike White, in addition to being Former VP at 20th Century Fox and Co-President of Sandollar Productions (founded by Dolly Parton and Sandy Gallin).
This is an excerpt from Carol Baum's new book:
Creative Producing: a pitch-to-picture guide to Movie Development. It is available wherever you buy books.
Here we delve into Do's and Don'ts for talking to Writers, with some incredible stories along the way.
Chapter 5 - Script Development, pages 49-52.
Carol Baum has produced thirty-four movies, seventeen of them independently. Before becoming an independent producer, Baum was co-president of Sandollar Productions, Dolly Parton and Sandy Gallin’s production company, for ten years, where she produced such hits as Father of the Bride; the Academy Award-winning HBO documentary Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt; Tidy Endings; I.Q.; Jacknife; True Identity; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Gross Anatomy; Shining Through; Straight Talk; and Kicking and Screaming. As an indie producer, Baum made, among other movies, including The Good Girl; You Kill Me; and Boychoir. She has produced five television movies for Hallmark and several documentaries.
Her roots are in New York City, where she spent her early career in publishing, working for both Bantam Books and Random House and scouting for the English publisher Corgi. While in New York, she developed Ira Levin’s The Stepford Wives, Stephen King’s The Shining, and Ira Levin’s The Boys from Brazil. When she relocated to Los Angeles, Baum became a studio vice president at Twentieth Century Fox and a senior vice president at Lorimar, where she developed Taylor Hackford’s An Officer and a Gentleman. Following her stint as an executive, she produced David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers.
Baum currently teaches producing in the Film and Television Production Division at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. She is also a mentor for the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC.
Guest:
IMDb Website Wikipedia
Carole's book Creative Producing: a pitch-to-picture guide to movie development is available wherever you buy books.
Host:
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Best Podcasts for Actors (Backstage)
6 Must Listen to Podcasts for Actors (TheaterArtLife)
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Ready to elevate your social media game? Join us for an enlightening session with Heidi Dean, a master of social media strategy, as we uncover the secrets to crafting an irresistible online persona.
In this engaging episode, we're diving into your most pressing questions:
How can you build a compelling brand on Instagram? Heidi shares practical steps to showcase your unique identity.
What is Heidi's process? How did she start her social media profile without a team?
Mastering the art of a captivating first impression: bio optimization, highlight bubbles, and hashtag strategies.
What's the ideal posting strategy? Heidi reveals tips for keeping your audience engaged and coming back for more.
Achieve networking excellence: Explore collaboration, engagement, and strategic growth while nurturing valuable connections.
But wait, there's more! Heidi Dean opens her digital playbook:
Behind the scenes: Heidi's content creation journey from a one-person operation to a well-coordinated team.
Repurposing magic: Discover her step-by-step process for tailoring content across different channels, from blogs to TikTok.
Decoding analytics: Gain insights into Instagram analytics, watch time, audience retention, and more.
Essential tools of the trade: Heidi reveals her favorite apps for crafting standout content.
Engaging your audience: Should you speak directly to your followers or ride the trend wave? Heidi shares her winning approach.
Networking like a pro: From casting directors to writers, learn Heidi's tips for building authentic connections online.
Uncover a wealth of social media insights and supercharge your online presence. Tune in to this episode and embrace the digital spotlight with confidence!
Heidi Dean is known as the industry’s top social media strategist for actors and the creator of Marketing4actors.com. She’s a social media writer for Backstage Magazine and a frequent speaker at film festivals, SAG-AFTRA, AEA, conferences, podcasts and universities across the country. Her clients include Emmy Award-winners, Broadway stars, series regulars, directors, producers, casting directors and voice actors. Heidi turns social media rookies into ROCKSTARS!
Guest:
30 Days of Post Ideas for Actors (for free):
https://www.marketing4actors.com/30posts
Instagram: @Marketing4actors
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@heididean
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3 Tips for Building your Audience and Creating your Content Strategy with PR Expert Aliza Licht (BONUS) 3 Actionable tips to starting your PR strategy before getting a publicist Mini-Series: Creating Atomic Habits with Guest host Kate Bone (part 1)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-miller4/support -
If you're wondering, "How can we use Instagram highlights to network effectively and even book jobs?" – you're in for a treat.
Join us as Heidi Dean, the renowned social media strategist, unravels her secret playbook to harness Instagram Highlights for networking and job opportunities. Get ready to revamp your approach and master the art of strategic storytelling. Heidi's tips will empower you to turn your Instagram profile into a networking powerhouse, boosting your chances of landing those coveted gigs.
🌐 Network like a pro using Instagram Highlights🎬 Craft compelling stories that resonate📚 Showcase your versatile talent and skills🌟 Elevate your online presence and visibility
Tune in now to embark on a journey of enhancing your networking prowess through Instagram Highlights. With Heidi Dean's expert guidance, you'll be primed to conquer the digital realm, connect with industry insiders, and pave the way for remarkable career opportunities.
Heidi Dean is known as the industry’s top social media strategist for actors and the creator of Marketing4actors.com. She’s a social media writer for Backstage Magazine and a frequent speaker at film festivals, SAG-AFTRA, AEA, conferences, podcasts and universities across the country. Her clients include Emmy Award-winners, Broadway stars, series regulars, directors, producers, casting directors and voice actors. Heidi turns social media rookies into ROCKSTARS!
Guest:
30 Days of Post Ideas for Actors (for free):
https://www.marketing4actors.com/30posts
Instagram: @Marketing4actors
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@heididean
Host:
Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller
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3 Tips for Building your Audience and Creating your Content Strategy with PR Expert Aliza Licht (BONUS) 3 Actionable tips to starting your PR strategy before getting a publicist Mini-Series: Creating Atomic Habits with Guest host Kate Bone (part 1)As mentioned on the podcast:
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Dreaming of making your social media posts go viral?
Join us in this dynamic episode as we team up with social media strategist for actors, Heidi Dean, to unveil the secrets of going viral.
Discover three powerful strategies to transform your online presence and create a buzz that resonates. From engaging content to trending techniques, we're here to elevate your actor journey to new heights. Tune in to explore the uncharted territory of social media during the strike and learn how to captivate your audience like never before.
Lights, camera, viral success!
Heidi Dean is known as the industry’s top social media strategist for actors and the creator of Marketing4actors.com. She’s a social media writer for Backstage Magazine and a frequent speaker at film festivals, SAG-AFTRA, AEA, conferences, podcasts and universities across the country. Her clients include Emmy Award-winners, Broadway stars, series regulars, directors, producers, casting directors and voice actors. Heidi turns social media rookies into ROCKSTARS!
Guest:
Website: www.Marketing4actors.com
30 Days of Post Ideas for Actors (for free):
https://www.marketing4actors.com/30posts
Instagram: @Marketing4actors
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@heididean
Host:
Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller
Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM
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3 Tips for Building your Audience and Creating your Content Strategy with PR Expert Aliza Licht (BONUS) 3 Actionable tips to starting your PR strategy before getting a publicist Mini-Series: Creating Atomic Habits with Guest host Kate Bone (part 1)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-miller4/support - Laat meer zien
