Open Walkie - Unedited Stories from TV & Film Freelancers

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Open Walkie - Unedited Stories from TV & Film Freelancers

Where Freelancers Talk. The Stories of FreelancersALL RECORDINGS ARE FROM ZOOM AND VISUAL EPISODES CAN BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE @OPENWALKIE. Open Walkie is a show and podcast for the freelancing community. We want to hear your freelancing story. Our guests are all freelancers mainly in the television and film industry but not limited. Everyone has their own unique start, interesting hobbies, side-hustles, and much more to share about their freelance experiences. Most importantly we want to give a voice to freelancers through conversations about life on and off the job, advice for new freelancers, and goals for the future. Our hopes are to incorporate topics beneficial for finding commonalities and solutions within the freelancing community.

  1. 08/08/2023

    Michael "Moose" Belardi - 1st Assistant Camera Focus Puller

    Pennsylvania native now living in Brooklyn tells his story of working in the TV and Film industry along with how the nickname “Moose” happened to stick. After working in many departments, Moose found his passion as a 1st AC Focus Puller in the Camera Department. He and the Jeff’s touch on many topics such as the writer’s strike now and the differences with the strike almost 20 years ago. Very insightful conversation on this episode of Open Walkie. #podcast #tvpodcast #tvcrew #reali...

    55 min

  2. 07/06/2023

    Chris Morgan - Co-Owner TVBOY LLC/Technical Supervisor

    From History major, Rafting Guide, and Poultry employee Chris Morgan has established himself in the Television world for over 20 years. He and co-worker Andrew Lane saw an opportunity to purchase specialty cameras, take their knowledge from the shows they've worked on, and build their own successful company called TVBOY LLC . Chris shares his experiences working as a Technical Supervisor, Video Engineer, Robotic Camera Operator, and co-owning a well-known production/gear ren...

    1h 7m

  3. 06/21/2023

    Chris DeRosa - Supervising Producer/Senior Field Producer - Open Walkie Podcast

    ALL RECORDINGS ARE FROM ZOOM AND VISUAL EPISODES CAN BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE @OPENWALKIE. Chris uses his passionately honest approach on many issues, topics, and solutions in the TV industry. A born storyteller, Chris uses his voice and years of producing experience on his comical Fixing Famous People Podcast. He and co-host Dom address hot celebrity news topics and share their opinions and potential outcomes for each trending story. @THECHRISDEROSA#podcast #tvpodcast #tvcrew #realityt...

    1h 11m

  4. 06/14/2023

    Jack Cannon - Emmy Award Winning Director

    ALL RECORDINGS ARE FROM ZOOM AND VISUAL EPISODES CAN BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE @OPENWALKIE. Growing up overseas with no interest in the television world, Jack didn’t find his passion until college and ran from there. As a long time Director of Jersey Shore, he’s bounced back and forth from tv, film, and hybrid shows such as The Quest on Disney+ where he won his first Emmy. Always inspiring and advocating for the younger crew members to learn, Jack shares his experiences from years in this cre...

    1h 23m

  5. 06/05/2023

    Corey Lincoln - Director/DP/Stunt Performer - Open Walkie Podcast - TV & Film Crew

    ALL RECORDINGS ARE FROM ZOOM AND VISUAL EPISODES CAN BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE @OPENWALKIE. At an early age Corey was destined for the journey he’s currently walking. From marital arts to the creative arts, Corey is navigating his way through the Reality TV world Camera Department and honing his skills as a Stunt Performer on many big scripted action movies and shows. On this inspiring episode we also discuss the importance and benefits of staying healthy and fit in this industry.HTTP://inst...

    1h 16m

  6. 05/31/2023

    Chelsea Sinclair - TV Reality Producer & Developer - Open Walkie Podcast - TV & Film Crew

    ALL RECORDINGS ARE FROM ZOOM AND VISUAL EPISODES CAN BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE @OPENWALKIE. Chelsea had taken the pandemic as an opportunity to dive deeper into her TV development abilities and further her career. Throughout the episode, she explains her process and struggles of pitching TV shows while sharing strong advice and the perseverance she’s learned on her journey.@chelseasinclair68 - @beanmarloweentertainment Support the show

    56 min

  7. 05/24/2023

    Rajah Ahmed - VP of Current and Alternative Content - Open Walkie Podcast - TV & Film Crew

    ALL RECORDINGS ARE FROM ZOOM AND VISUAL EPISODES CAN BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE @OPENWALKIE. From PA to VP, Rajah has moved through the television industry gaining experience in many different departments. Although challenging, her new position allows an opportunity for making important changes as a decision maker in pre-production and development. Currently in Atlanta, Rajah and friends are looking to use their voices to revamp their non-profit called 25_8gives. Support the show

    1h 1m

  8. 05/17/2023

    Kevin "Box" Collins - Local 600 1st Assistant Camera Operator - Open Walkie Podcast

    ALL RECORDINGS ARE FROM ZOOM AND VISUAL EPISODES CAN BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE @OPENWALKIE. Freehold, New Jersey native, Kevin Collins got his first start as a Production Assistant on a hit TV show without even knowing what he was showing up for. Like a lot of TV freelancers, he worked his way up the ladder on many reality shows and has traveled all over the world because of it. "Box" is known to keep it light and have fun on set while having the ability to develop and maintain his "Professio...

    1h 22m
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Where Freelancers Talk. The Stories of FreelancersALL RECORDINGS ARE FROM ZOOM AND VISUAL EPISODES CAN BE VIEWED ON YOUTUBE @OPENWALKIE. Open Walkie is a show and podcast for the freelancing community. We want to hear your freelancing story. Our guests are all freelancers mainly in the television and film industry but not limited. Everyone has their own unique start, interesting hobbies, side-hustles, and much more to share about their freelance experiences. Most importantly we want to give a voice to freelancers through conversations about life on and off the job, advice for new freelancers, and goals for the future. Our hopes are to incorporate topics beneficial for finding commonalities and solutions within the freelancing community.

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