The BraveMaker Podcast

BraveMaker Media

Stories, scripts and conversations with creators. This is a podcast WITH AND FOR filmmakers, writers, actors and brave makers of all kinds. You'll hear from directors, actors and makers of all kinds and get back stories behind why and how brave movers and shakers create culture shaping work. It's all about the brave stories behind brave making. Hosted by filmmaker/actor Tony Gapastione with featured co-hosts and correspondents. Find us on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Googleplay, Spotify and more.

  1. 1d ago

    333: BraveMaker Podcast Meet 2 remarkable women filmmakers.

    🎙️ Episode 333 of the BraveMaker PodcastTwo remarkable women filmmakers. Two deeply personal stories. This episode features Colette Ghunim, director of the feature documentary Traces of Home, and Paige Morrow Kimball, director of the short film WAIT. Together, we explore identity, belonging, family, resilience, and the power of storytelling to spark empathy and meaningful conversation.If you love independent film and stories that stay with you long after the credits roll, this episode is for you.Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and experience both films at the BraveMaker Film Fest.https://bravemakerfilmfest.com/

  2. 2d ago

    BraveMaker Podcast #332 meet some makers, shakers, dreamers and VIP leaders

    🎙️ Episode 332 of the BraveMaker Podcast! 🎬As we count down to the 8th Annual BraveMaker Film Festival, we're kicking off a special series of festival preview episodes featuring filmmakers, honorees, industry leaders, and special guests who will be joining us in Redwood City July 8–12.www.BraveMakerFilmFest.comIn this episode, you'll hear from our Maverick Honoree, Keith Powell—best known as "Tow-fer" on the TV show 30 Rock and most recently seen on Shrinking. Keith has also become a sought after television director, helming episodes of Interview with the Vampire, Will Trent, Superstore and more.We're also joined by Vernon Davis, former San Francisco 49ers star and Denver Broncos Super Bowl champion, who has successfully transitioned into acting and can be seen in the BraveMaker Film Festival short film The Listeners, directed by Joslyn Rose.And finally, producer Sean Drummond joins us to discuss distribution opportunities for independent filmmakers, including his platform, Cindee, and the workshops he'll be leading during the festival.Whether you're attending for one event or all five days, this episode is packed with insights to help you make the most of your BraveMaker Film Festival experience.

  3. 2d ago

    331: BraveMaker Podcast with our team from LALIFF in Los Angeles

    Our BraveMakers @thejacobgunter, @gabriellelorein & @belgica.rodriguez.professional had the opportunity to attend and do red carpet interviews for The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) last week! 🤩🎬💫LALIFF is an international event dedicated to excellence in filmmaking. Through film, television, music, and education, LALIFF offers a vibrant stage to celebrate the richness and diversity of Latino cinema through distinct directorial voices and culturally significant narratives.Celebrating its milestone 25th edition, LALIFF took place May 27 – May 31, 2026, at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood and the Egyptian Theatre Hollywood. The festival opened with Valentina @valentinamovie and closed with TheyDream @theydreamfilm (this movie will also be our closing night movie for BMFF!), screening over 120 films—including 19 world premieres—and nearly 250 student films from the Youth Cinema Project @youthcinemaproject_🎥🎞️For 25 years, LALIFF has championed storytellers whose perspectives enrich the cinematic landscape, and we remain committed to supporting the next generation of creators because their voices, vision, and creativity will help define what comes next. The future es Latino. We will go over their experience at LALIFF, the impact the them, festival had on and what the future of filmmaking can look like! ⭐️🎬

  4. 3d ago

    330: Dear Cast & Crew: What I like to say on set

    It's time to film. You've worked hard, prepared well, he problems... t? You continue to lead well, elevate creativity, and protect the story and value each person's contributions.

  5. 3d ago

    329: Creative Burnout with Tony Gapastione

    Everything can and DOES go wrong. What do you do?

  6. Jun 10

    328: Tony Robinette is all over TV & Film & he coaches actors to take big risks

    Originally from Orlando, Florida, Tony Robinette moved to Los Angeles after performing sketch comedy and improv at the Walt Disney World Resort, while also working steadily in local film, television, and commercials.He made his feature film debut in Spring Breakers, directed by Harmony Korine, acting opposite Vanessa Hudgens. Since then, he has built an extensive list of credits across network, streaming, and premium television.Tony’s work includes appearances on How I Met Your Mother, Fresh Off the Boat, Night Court, NCIS, This Is Us, and Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. More recent and current appearances include St. Denis Medical, American Primeval, and Waco: The Aftermath.He can also be seen as Henry in Miss Governor, where he recurs across 11 episodes, and will appear as an upcoming guest star on Fallout.Tony continues to bring grounded, memorable characters to life and is quickly becoming a go-to actor for both comedy and drama across television and streaming platforms.

  7. Jun 10

    327: BraveMaker Podcast: What is a Multi-Hyphenate and how do I become one?

    As we prep for our 1st ever Multi-Hyphenate summit--an all day conference on Saturday April 11th for film/TV makers--we'll talk about what indie actors and creators could be doing to achieve their creative dreams.

  8. Jun 9

    326: The Vanishing of Dolores Wulff: Cinequest Winning Film

    The Vanishing of Dolores Wulff had its Northern California premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival and won! Dolores Wulff disappeared on July 31, 1979, during the height of California’s serial killer era. Early suspicions in the case even pointed toward the Zodiac Killer, yet no body was ever found and the truth remained hidden for decades.The film revisits this haunting Northern California mystery that shook the region and follows one family’s relentless pursuit of answers for more than 40 years. As previously reported by SFGATE, Wulff’s children spent years confronting and pursuing the man they believed responsible, refusing to let their mother’s case be forgotten while pushing the justice system for answers.The Vanishing of Dolores Wulff brings this extraordinary story to the screen through first-hand accounts from the family, investigators, archival materials, police photos, recordings, and cinematic recreations ultimately revealing what happened decades after her disappearance.

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Stories, scripts and conversations with creators. This is a podcast WITH AND FOR filmmakers, writers, actors and brave makers of all kinds. You'll hear from directors, actors and makers of all kinds and get back stories behind why and how brave movers and shakers create culture shaping work. It's all about the brave stories behind brave making. Hosted by filmmaker/actor Tony Gapastione with featured co-hosts and correspondents. Find us on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Googleplay, Spotify and more.

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  • Creator
    BraveMaker Media
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    332
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © BraveMaker Media
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