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Episode 71: Lee Toland Krieger Aug 07, 2024

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At an early age, Lee was captivated by the art of creating illusions for an audience which helped him transition this passion into crafting mesmerizing visual stories. Lee Toland Krieger is a writer and director known for “You”, “Dead Boy Detectives”, “Superman & Lois”, and “The Age of Adaline”. In this episode, Lee sits down with Pete to discuss the writer’s progression and discipline, structuring a pitch deck, practical terminology for directing actors, presenting specific points of view, managing the day, and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:06:40) -- Podcast Intro + The Catch-Up
(00:06:40 - 00:15:45) -- Introduction To Storytelling
(00:15:45 - 00:19:45) -- Inspiration And Desire
(00:19:45 - 00:27:05) -- Journey To Sundance
(00:27:05 - 00:31:05) -- The Writer’s Progression
(00:31:05 - 00:37:45) -- The Writer’s Discipline
(00:37:45 - 00:41:15) -- Transitioning Into Television Directing
(00:41:15 - 00:45:42) -- Journey To “Riverdale”
(00:45:42 - 00:52:15) -- Booking A Pilot + Presenting A Deck
(00:52:15 - 00:56:40) -- The Anatomy Of A Pitch Deck
(00:56:40 - 00:57:50) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:57:50 - 00:58:50) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:58:50 - 01:04:00) —How To Show Up In The Room
(01:04:00 - 01:18:50) -- Directing Actors
(01:18:50 - 01:28:30) -- Appreciating Camera Choreography And Blocking
(01:28:30 - 01:34:00) -- Pushing The Envelope
(01:34:00 - 01:42:05) -- Managing The Day And Balancing Creative
(01:42:05 - 01:46:20) -- Most Memorable Directorial Moments
(01:46:20 - 01:48:30) -- Scriptation + Industry Diagnosis
(01:48:30 - 01:50:40) -- Up Next For Lee
(01:50:40 - 01:52:30) -- Podcast Outro
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Episode 70: Anatomy of Booking a Job Jul 31, 2024

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The most frequently asked question of any working Director is “how do you secure a job?”. In this special craft episode, Pete is joined by returning guest Keith Powell to discuss their journeys to directing for television, set culture and protocol, the importance of investing wholeheartedly in your work, creating your own opportunities, recalibrating the industry and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:04:30) -- Podcast Intro and The Catch-Up
(00:04:30 - 00:08:50) -- Set Culture And Protocol
(00:08:45 - 00:13:50) -- State Of The Industry
(00:13:50 - 00:18:48) -- Proof Of Concept And Self Producing
(00:18:48 - 00:20:35) -- Keith’s Watch List
(00:20:35 - 00:27:23) -- Pete’s Journey To Booking His First Job
(00:27:23 - 00:30:30) -- Three Types Of Heat
(00:30:30 - 00:42:15) —Keith’s Journey To Booking His Second Job
(00:42:15 - 00:43:25) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:43:25 - 00:45:25) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:45:25 - 00:53:15) -- Pete’s Journey From Shadow To Director
(00:53:15 - 00:54:00) -- People Talk
(00:54:00 - 01:02:15) -- Keith’s Journey To “Interview With A Vampire”
(01:02:15 - 01:13:05) -- Read The Room, Listen, And Respond
(01:13:05 - 01:18:15) -- Pete’s Journey To Booking “You”
(01:18:15 - 01:21:25) -- Keith’s Journey To Booking “Clean Slate”
(01:21:25 - 01:25:00) -- Call To Action
(01:25:00 - 01:27:40) -- Scriptation Benefits
(01:27:40 - 01:29:20) -- 2024 Anticipation
(01:29:20 - 01:31:25) -- Podcast Outro
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Episode 69: Tara Miele Jul 24, 2024

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Being relentless in her journey during the peak of personal trials and industry strikes created the foundation for this Director’s ability to explore complex emotional landscapes in her work. Tara Miele is a film and television Director and Writer known for “Lessons in Chemistry”, “Wander Darkly”, “The Nomads”, “Little America’ and more. In this episode, Tara and Pete discuss the art of performing as a Director, risk-taking and prolonging the “No”, the payoff from building lasting relationships, what happens when taste meets talent and execution, honoring the showrunner during an open creative process, and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:04:08) -- Podcast Intro and The Catch-Up
(00:04:08 - 00:09:05) -- Introduction To Film And Directing
(00:09:05 - 00:14:10) -- Performing As A Director
(00:14:10 - 00:16:25) -- Journey To Slamdance
(00:16:25 - 00:20:50) -- Discovering Her Taste And Getting In The Zone
(00:20:50 - 00:27:35) -- Writing To Direct
(00:27:35 - 00:30:40) -- Transitioning Into Directing For Television
(00:30:40 - 00:35:00) -- Shadowing Directors And Filming In Hawaii
(00:35:00 - 00:40:20) -- Building Lasting Relationships
(00:40:20 - 00:45:10) -- Resisting The Box
(00:45:10 - 00:46:20) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:46:20 - 00:47:25) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:47:25 - 00:53:30) —Moments Filming “Lessons In Chemistry”
(00:53:30 - 01:01:14) -- Navigating An Open Creative Process
(01:01:14 - 01:11:20) -- A Director’s Toolkit
(01:11:20 - 01:13:30) -- Podcast Outro
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Episode 68: Linda Lowy Jul 17, 2024

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This well-rounded Casting Director brings a unique perspective and commitment to inclusive casting practices after seamlessly transitioning into her role from teaching American Sign Language in England. Linda Lowy is a Casting Director known for “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Friday Night Lights”, “Scandal”, and more! In this episode, Linda sits down with Pete to discuss the history of casting in Hollywood, the process of casting a new show, the benefits of in-person auditions, the Director-to-Casting Director relationship, the importance of sticking to your instincts and being well-rounded, acknowledging full-circle moments and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:05:40) -- Podcast Intro and The Catch-Up
(00:05:40 - 00:10:15) -- Growing Up In New York
(00:10:15 - 00:12:15) -- Theater vs Film Production
(00:12:15 - 00:16:30) -- Living In England And Teaching Sign Language
(00:16:30 - 00:18:20) -- Credit To The Casting Director
(00:18:20 - 00:28:10) -- Promoting Theater Access For The ASL Community
(00:28:10 - 00:30:30) -- Transitioning Into Casting Directing
(00:30:30 - 00:35:10) -- Cataloging Talent
(00:35:10 - 00:40:34) -- Directors And Casting
(00:40:34 - 00:41:45) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:41:45 - 00:42:50) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:42:50 - 00:51:00) -- Casting For A New Show
(00:51:00 - 00:56:40) —Sticking To Your Instincts
(00:56:40 - 01:02:30) -- Full Circle Moments
(01:02:30 - 01:10:30) -- The In-Person Casting Experience
(01:10:30 - 01:13:55) -- Casting For An Existing Show
(01:13:55 - 01:21:00) -- Director’s Qualities
(01:21:00 - 01:25:40) -- The Importance Of Being Well-Rounded
(01:25:40 - 01:31:40) -- Next Up For Linda
(01:31:40 - 01:33:25) -- Podcast Outro
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Episode 67: The Cast of Dead Boy Detectives Jul 10, 2024

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Despite an unexpected schedule change that required filming the season finale before the two preceding episodes, this cast showcased their unwavering commitment and passion for storytelling. “Dead Boy Detectives” is among Netflix’s latest hit series and stars George Rexstrew, Kassius Nelson, and Yuyu Kitamura. In this special roundtable episode, Pete welcomes this gifted ensemble to discuss balancing collaboration when working with numerous Directors, applying theatrical experience to a television performance, the importance of imagination, finding your control, preparing for the season finale, and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:06:20) -- Podcast Intro and The Catch-Up
(00:06:20 - 00:12:40) -- Landing A Role On “Dead Boy Detectives”
(00:12:40 - 00:19:45) -- Challenges While Filming
(00:19:45 - 00:22:30) -- Working With Numerous Directors
(00:22:30 - 00:27:20) -- Filming Out Of Order
(00:27:20 - 00:29:45) -- Preparing For The Death Of Your Character
(00:29:45 - 00:35:00) -- Stand Out Moments And Scenes
(00:35:00 - 00:43:50) -- Utilizing Theater Experience
(00:43:50 - 00:45:05) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:45:05 - 00:46:06) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:46:06 - 00:50:00) -- Biggest Takeaway From “Dead Boy Detectives”
(00:50:00 - 00:52:30) —Advice From Pete
(00:52:30 - 00:53:50) -- Pete’s Passion Projects
(00:53:50 - 01:00:35) -- Balance And Trying Everything
(01:00:35 - 01:05:00) -- Finding Your Control
(01:05:00 - 01:06:55) -- Podcast Outro
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Episode 66: Janine Nabers Jul 03, 2024

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Making the transition from track to theater was an easy call the moment Janine stepped on stage for the first time. Janine Nabers is a playwright, television writer, and producer known for “Atlanta’, “Serial Black Face”, “Watchmen” and the Amazon Prime hit series “Swarm”. In this episode, Janine sits down with Pete to discuss the importance of a Writer’s connection to story and character, her experience as a two-time Lila Acheson Wallace fellow at the Juilliard School, meeting the moment while prioritizing self-care, a sneak peek into the writer’s room, and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:07:05) -- Podcast Intro and The Catch-Up
(00:07:05 - 00:10:20) -- Adrienne Acevedo Louvette Crew Call
(00:10:20 - 00:15:30) -- A Peek Into The Writer’s Room
(00:15:30 - 00:19:00) -- Introduction To Storytelling
(00:19:00 - 00:20:10) -- Transitioning From Track To Theater
(00:20:10 - 00:23:20) -- Attending Ithaca College
(00:23:20 - 00:26:50) -- Born In Texas, Raised in New York
(00:26:50 - 00:31:50) -- Attending Julliard And Working Multiple Jobs
(00:31:50 - 00:34:40) -- Playwriting And Prioritizing Self Care
(00:34:40 - 00:39:30) -- Transitioning Into Television
(00:39:30 - 00:40:35) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo (00:40:35 - 00:41:40) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:41:40 - 00:45:20) -- Early Stages Of Career
(00:45:20 - 00:50:20) -- Connecting To Stories And Characters
(00:50:20 - 00:56:10) -- Jenine’s Craft Focus
(00:56:10 - 00:58:10) -- The Chapter Of Life
(00:58:10 - 01:01:20) -- Reflecting On “Swarm”
(01:01:20 - 01:03:45) -- Writer’s Characteristics
(01:03:45 - 01:05:34) -- Podcast Outro
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Episode 65: Aja Naomi King Jun 26, 2024

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Maintaining an optimistic outlook while navigating the highs and lows of show business is something that Aja continues to master. @ajanaomi_king is an actor known for "Lessons in Chemistry”, "Sylvie's Love", “The Birth of a Nation”, and the hit series “How to Get Away with Murder”. In this episode, Pete and Aja discuss the importance of asking questions and exploring all of your options, the journey to becoming a series regular, the actor-to-actor relationship, understanding your impact as a storyteller, building resilience, and more…
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Episode 64: Kelly Park Jun 19, 2024

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Kelly made the seamless transition from acting coach to television director by creating a supportive environment that enhances an actor’s creativity and confidence on-screen. Kelly Park is a director known for “Lopez vs. Lopez”, “Frasier”, "The Neighborhood”, and “Station19”. In this episode, Kelly and Pete discuss the importance of nurturing creativity, collaborating with dialogue coaches, the art of Multicam directing, preparing young actors for intense scenes, being a “master blocker”, and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:06:30) -- Podcast Intro and The Catch-Up
(00:06:30 - 00:08:40) -- Devon Edwards Crew Call
(00:08:40 - 00:11:45) -- Nurturing Creative Talents
(00:11:45 - 00:13:45) -- Live-Theater (At Home)
(00:13:45 - 00:15:30) -- Relocating To Oakland, CA
(00:15:30 - 00:17:25) -- Lessons Learned From Early Jobs
(00:17:25 - 00:21:00) -- Transitioning From Acting Coach to Director
(00:21:00 - 00:26:40) -- Shadowing And Observing Directors
(00:26:40 - 00:29:30) -- Collaborating With Dialogue Coaches
(00:29:30 - 00:32:05) -- Preparing Young Actors For Story
(00:32:05 - 00:33:15) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:33:15 - 00:34:10) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:34:10 - 00:37:30) -- Directing Her First Episode
(00:37:30 - 00:44:22) -- The Art Of Multicam Directing
(00:44:22 - 00:46:30) -- Booking Shows And Taking Advantage Of Existing Relationships
(00:46:30 - 00:48:40) -- Booking A Pilot Episode
(00:48:40 - 00:51:10) -- Balancing Your Calendar
(00:51:10 - 00:58:50) -- A Master Blocker
(00:58:50 - 01:00:20) -- A Message To Your Younger Self
(01:00:20 - 01:03:00) -- Lightning Question
(01:03:00 - 01:04:39) -- Podcast Outro

Episode 63: Maria Mantia Jun 12, 2024

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Starting as a set production assistant, Maria gained invaluable experience on film and TV sets which led to the development of a keen eye for detail and organization. Maria Mantia is a 1st AD known for “Star Trek: Picard”, “Westworld”, “Welcome To Chippendales”, and “Interior Chinatown”, an upcoming Hulu series. In this episode, Maria sits down with Pete to discuss the responsibilities of the PA, 1st AD, and 2nd AD, the art of setting background, sticking to the agenda while still supporting the Director’s vision, the importance of ensuring “two minutes of goodwill”, gaining respect as an AD, and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:08:50) -- Podcast Intro
(00:08:50 - 00:10:45) -- Marc Kelly Crew Call
(00:10:45 - 00:12:15) -- Maria Mantia Credits
(00:12:15 - 00:15:10) -- Reel Talk
(00:15:10 - 00:19:50) -- Finding Her Connection To Storytelling
(00:19:50 - 00:23:25) -- Seeking Stories That Interest You
(00:23:25 - 00:25:50) -- First Set Experience
(00:25:50 - 00:29:30) -- Working As A Set PA On “Fight Club”
(00:29:30 - 00:33:00) -- The Technique Of The Craft And Getting Into The DGA
(00:33:00 - 00:35:35) -- The Journey To Assistant Director
(00:35:35 - 00:38:10) -- Production Assistant Responsibilities
(00:38:10 - 00:41:45) -- Setting Background
(00:41:45 - 00:46:10) -- Second AD Responsibilities
(00:46:10 - 00:47:19) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:47:19 - 00:48:10) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:48:10 - 00:54:45) -- Assisting Directors And Executing Their Vision
(00:54:45 - 01:01:00) -- Preparing For An Episodic Shoot
(01:01:00 - 01:07:02) -- Two Minutes Of Goodwill
(01:07:02 - 01:14:40) -- Setting Times For Scene Coverage
(01:14:40 - 01:18:25) -- Making The Day And Staying Flexible
(01:18:25 - 01:24:24) -- Gaining Respect As An AD
(01:24:24 - 01:30:35) -- On Set With Maria And Pete
(01:30:35 - 01:33:10) -- Podcast Outro

Episode 62: Jameel Saleem Jun 05, 2024

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After finding the confidence to skillfully translate his sense of humor into written words, Jameel knew it was time to pursue a career as a comedy writer. Jameel Saleem is a writer, producer, diirector, and actor best known for “Bob’s Burgers”, “South Park”, “Disenchantment” and “Exit Strategy”. In this episode, Pete and Jameel discuss the pillars of a “good” meeting, the importance of story focus and structure, the process of writing 7 drafts of a spec script, leaning into animation while still doing it all, getting hired to work on his favorite show, and more…
(00:00:00 - 00:11:08) -- Podcast Intro
(00:11:08 - 00:13:00) -- Tammi Terell Crew Call
(00:13:00 - 00:14:30) -- Jameel Saleem Credits
(00:14:30 - 00:21:20) -- Introduction To Acting
(00:21:20 - 00:22:50) -- Finding His Passion As A Comedy Writer
(00:22:50 - 00:26:30) -- The Pillars Of A “Good” Meeting
(00:26:30 - 00:31:20) -- Make Stuff And Put It Out There
(00:31:20 - 00:34:20) -- Staying Positive
(00:34:20 - 00:37:20) -- Networking And Supporting Your Peers
(00:37:20 - 00:43:20) -- The Importance Of Story Focus And Structure
(00:43:20 - 00:44:28) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo (00:44:28 - 00:45:12) -- Scriptation Promo
(00:45:12 - 00:48:05) -- Transitioning Into Writing For TV
(00:48:05 - 00:50:45) -- Full Circle Moments And Being Memorable
(00:50:45 - 00:53:00) -- Staying In The Game
(00:53:00 - 00:59:05) -- Getting Hired To Work On South Park
(00:59:05 - 01:03:10) -- Navigating Through The Industry
(01:03:10 - 01:05:50) -- Generating Personal Projects
(01:05:50 - 01:07:15) -- Leaning Into Animation While Doing It All
(01:07:15 - 01:10:15) -- No One Clothiers
(01:10:15 - 01:15:05) -- What’s Next?
(01:15:05 - 01:03:10) -- Podcast Outro
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