Martini Shot Sarah Layton

On this seventh episode of Martini Shot, Jordyn and Sarah discuss what exactly makes a proper story authentic, how to find truth in storytelling, and dive into the different mediums of writing with special guest Jonathan Douglas.

Jonathan Douglas currently serves as the Arts Director at Eagles Nest Church, a non-denominational church located in Milton, Delaware. As Arts Director, Jonathan leads the creative team that develops children's plays/skits, church performances, and the capturing and editing of both live and recorded sermons. With an impeccable history of working in the journalism, film, and theater fields as well as fifteen years of teaching experience (particularly in the drama department), Jonathan makes for great guest on today's episode. Thank you for joining us Jonathan!

On this sixth episode of Martini Shot, Jordyn and Sarah tackle what's happening in Delaware's expanding film industry and talk with the one who's at the helm of it all, Akima Brown.

Akima Brown is the founder of Reel Families For Change, a nonprofit organization that focuses on the welfare of industry professionals and their families by fighting for childcare, living wages, and reasonable rest. Akima is also the organizer of the Delaware Creative Economy (formally Friends of Delaware Film), a group that consists of passionate citizens working to create a lucrative, sustainable creative economy in Delaware. A big thank you to Akima for being our first guest on the show!

On this fifth episode of Martini Shot, Jordyn and Sarah share their worst filmmaking fears, struggles with comparison, and how to overcome the infamous imposter syndrome. It's essentially our free therapy session.

We're back! On this fourth (and a half!) episode of Martini Shot, Jordyn and Sarah recap all the drama, nominees, and winners of the 94th Academy Awards. Tune in to hear about Jordyn and Sarah's top moments of the evening, those favored to win, and the biggest snubs of the night.

On this fourth episode of Martini Shot, Jordyn and Sarah detour from the usual film conversation to discuss their favorite artists and songs, new and old. Grab a warm beverage and cozy up to listen to some of your new favorite songs! Featured artists include KALEO, Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Salt Water Cowboys, Emlyn, AJR, Nirvana, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Hozier, Labrinth, Greta Van Fleet, and Remi Wolf.

The Martini Shot Podcast with Jordyn and Sarah will be taking a brief hiatus, but will return the first week of the New Year with weekly film content and discussions! We thank you all for your support thus far.

On this third episode of Martini Shot, Jordyn and Sarah dive into how to make a film from scratch; how to start up a crowdfunding campaign, where to look for a cast and crew, what tools to utilize, and more!