Hearthside Salons with PageCraftWriting

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Talks and conversations to feed your creative fire.

  1. 09/23/2021

    Joan Burney - MBE, Producer, CEO - Peace Through the Audacity of Creativity

    Growing up in Northern Ireland, the Troubles were part of Joan Burney’s world. Having sparked a career at the BBC in London, Joan wondered how she could give back, how she could bring people from opposite sides together. Her work with Cinemagic has had an international impact. We’ll talk about the power of film to bring people together and the value of being braver sooner.  We talk about Cinemagic (obviously) BAFTA, The Good Friday Agreement, The Troubles, Watts, California, and Made in Her Image. Just a few stars who are involved with Cinemagic include Julian Fellowes, Colin Farrell, Liam Neeson, Pierce Brosnan, and Saoirse Ronan.  As always, more information on PageCraft script consulting services, online workshops and more is here.

  2. 09/06/2021

    Emma Ferreira - Visual Artist - The Beauty of Audacity

    Visual artist Emma Ferreira has always been a traveller. Born in a small town in England, her wanderlust and a curiosity about perception and manifesting goals fueled a layered approach to her art and brought her to LA. The threads of freedom, choice, and desire run through her work which is now coveted by notable private and celebrity collectors. We’ll talk about the fearless pursuit of creativity and the possibility of marrying joy and work. See more of Emma's work discussed including her collections TROMI, Kiss of the Gypsy, and more. Find her on Instagram at @therealityofmyillusion  As always, more information on our screenwriting retreats, coaching, and online courses is here.

  3. 08/03/2021

    Ghizal Hasan - Writer, Sportscaster - Eye on the Curveball

    What do philosophy and comedy have to do with baseball? For writer Ghizal Hasan, they’re links on his circuitous path to becoming a popular a play-by-play sports caster. We’ll talk about being a first-generation American, the importance of college radio, wonder if Greta Gerwig is a fan of Tiger Trap. For more from Ghizal, visit his site: ghizalhasan.com Twitter & Insta: @GhizalHasan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBroadcastersTale We talk about so many things from Wildwood, New Jersey, to our formative years at KUCI. Influences like UCLA's Linda Voorhees, Spike Lee's film diary of Malcolm X, David Chase and the Sopranos, TV legend James Garner, the amazing TedxTalk by Bomani Jones on the freedom of structure, Supernaut - the Nine Inch Nails song I should have played that time, the great Lew Hunter and our episode with his collaborator Meg Gifford, indie legends Tiger Trap, and some helpful thoughts for screenwriters on the importance of transitions.  As always, more info on our screenwriting workshops and services is here.

  4. 07/10/2021

    Carla Renata - Actress, Singer, The Curvy Critic - Listen For What's Good

    Carla Renata grew up with a passion for the stage and voice to match that landed her on Broadway with the likes of Queen and Matthew Broderick. She parlayed her insider understanding of story and her love of movies into a second career as The Curvy Critic. We talk about critiquing film, changing minds in the room, and the importance of inclusion in what stories are being told now.  You can find Carla @thecurvycritic and on her website. We talk about her custom signage from Etched on Wood, director Julie Taymor and the Lion King, Queen, Turner Classic Movies, the film Miss Juneteenth, the novel Americanah, Bobby Cannavale, Nicole Beharie, the film Farewell Amor by Ekwa Msangi. We also reference Carla's work on Roger Ebert's site, earlier Hearthside episodes with writer Liz Hara and with director Wanjiru Njendu, And this LA Times article she's part of on inclusion and diversity in the world of film criticism.  As always, more on our screenwriting workshops and writing support is here.

  5. 06/25/2021

    Clarissa Jacobson - Writer, Producer - Short Film Strategy

    Figuring out the craft of filmmaking is a lot. Figuring out how to take the thing you poured your heart and soul into and get it out to an adoring public can be even harder. For filmmaker Clarissa Jacobson, a successful festival run gave her an idea: write a book about everything she learned to make it easier for others. We about film festival strategy, dealing with rejection, and importance of kindness. Find more Clarissa at: rebelminx.com heyimclarissaj.com lunchladiesmovie.com Buy her book Instagram: @lunchladiesmove   @rebelminx_ Facebook: @lunchladiesmovie Twitter: @lunchladiesfilm   @RebelMinx_ Pinterest: @lunchladiesmovie Things we talk about include our love of Duran Duran, the amazing show Hacks, wisdom shared (in earlier Hearthside episodes) by distributor Lindsay Lanzillotta, and festival programmer Drea Clark.  As always, you can find out more about our screenwriting workshops, retreats, and support here.

  6. 06/17/2021

    Asdru Sierra - Musician, Composer, Ambassador - Ozomatli

    The grandson of a renowned bolero and mambo vocalist from Tabasco, Mexico, Asdru grew up in LA with music in his veins. His pursuit of Jazz and world music has lead to amazing pieces that get to the heart, address social justice issues, and get folks up on the dance floor. It’s also led to Grammys, being a cultural ambassador for the US State Department and performing for the Obamas. We talk about his creative journey and the stories he conveys through music.  Some of Asdru's musical touchstones we talk about include Miles Davis' Kind of Blue and Green Haze, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Charlie Haden, and Santana.  In entertainment we talk about Drew Barrymore's Never Been Kissed, Yo Gabba Gabba, the Fantasy Island reboot, and NPR.  Asdru's projects include Ozomatli (obviously), Abstrakto with Balthazar Getty, Trio Retro, and his own stuff including those T-shirts we mention.  We talk about the story class we met in (again) by Lynn Ferguson and her own Hearthside Salon's episode. My story there.  You can find Asdru on Twitter and Instagram.  As always, you can find out more about PageCraft's screenwriting workshops and coaching here.

  7. 06/11/2021

    Samantha Pestana-Markey - Filmmaker, Costume Designer - "I'm [Not] OK"

    Filmmaker Samantha Pestana-Markey grew up with a passion for texture and story. As a queer storyteller, they're driven to share a different point of view from the heteronormative stories dominating the airwaves. Their autobiographical/fiction short film, I’m [Not] OK, deals with the complex relationships between mothers and daughters, as well as first love between two queer high schoolers. They also share about how their work in costume design fills in story and about getting to work with the likes of Bruce Campbell.  Note: there are unbleeped swear words in this episode. Find Samantha on Social Media: Instagram: @documenting_samantha Instagram for the film: @imnotokayfilm FB for the film: @imnotokaymovie twitter:  @Samantha Markey  @imnotokayfilm The film's trailer. And things we talk about including films they've designed for: Black Friday, with Bruce Campbell, and The Mothership, with Halle Berry.  And other stuff we like: My Chemical Romance which inspired their film's title, and of course the chance to impress Sir Patrick Stewart.  As always, you can find more on our PageCraft screenwriting workshops and community here.

  8. 06/04/2021

    Lynn Ferguson - Storyteller, Writer - The Story Is The Connection

    Since there have been humans living together in groups there has been story. It’s how we understand the world around us and our place in it. Most importantly, according to Lynn Ferguson, it’s how we connect. As a writer and long-time story coach, Lynn is an expert in making our stories resonate with those who hear them. As an actor and hilarious force of nature, she’s accumulated her fair share of Hollywood tales. We’ll talk BBC, Chicken Run, and how to survive and thrive as a Scot in LA shepherding storytellers.   A note to listeners, there are unbeeped swear words in this episode.  You can find more about Lynn's classes at You Tell Yours.  More about Lynn herself here and here.   Her illustrious twitter @lynnfergy. We talk about Sam Shaber's IVFU podcast as well as my own live story telling event thanks to Lynn's coaching.

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