Stay ConnectedFrom the current center of the filmmaking universe, Atlanta, Georgia, producer and screenwriter Chuck Thomas interviews film industry professionals, screenwriters, directors, actors, producers and more. Learn how to make your own projects, navigate set protocols, gain distribution, and much more in this series that’s been running weekly since 2014!
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Three of the minds behind hit TV pilot Dream Writers came on to talk about writing the show, their successful Kickstarter campaign, gaining accolades from the American Movie Awards, and much more!
Zach Lamplugh chats about his comedy showcase event Ladie's Night, why workshopping short films is important to filmmakers, editing an episode of Adult Swim's Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, and much more!
Elizabeth Strickler from Georgia State University's Digital Arts Entertainment Lab discusses the state of film education in the state and what great programs the Georgia Film Academy has coming in the future!
Allyssa Lewis talks about animating on F/X show Archer, what animators need to do to better brand themselves, and how her startup company My Animation Life helps the community!
Director Jared Callahan came on to talk about his documentary Janey Makes a Play, the struggles of getting your career going, finding distribution for indie projects, and his many upcoming projects!
We've officially done 50 episodes of these! We brought on ASIFA Atlanta reps Fatimah Abdullah and Jennifer Chandler came on to talk about the struggles animators face, Miyazaki films, why groups like ASIFA are so important, and much more!
Brian Lonano and Victoria Cook from insane short film Crow Hand came on to talk about the inspiration behind the film, meeting Elijah Wood, playing at SXSW, and meeting their short film idols!
Atlanta Screenwriters Group President Martin Kelley chats about the origins of the group, why a screenwriting community is so important for local films, and his upcoming project Blackhats!
Atlanta Film Festival Operations & Marketing Director Christopher Holland closes out our festival coverage! He talks about this year's festival, all the behind the scenes stuff it takes to pull off such a big event, and discusses his book Film Festival Secrets that helps filmmakers get into festivals!
Jen West and James Martin come on the podcast to talk about their short film Little Cabbage in part 6 of our Atlanta Film Festival coverage. They talk about inspiration behind the film, crazy Owen Wilson obsessed homeowners, and what we can expect next from the team!
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