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"Get experience wherever you live."
Rene Haynes has always wanted to be the one who puts actors on screen. After dipping her toe in the acting pool, she cut her teeth working as crew. Her dedication would soon open the door to casting extras in Dances With Wolves. Eighty projects later, Rene is a prolific Casting Director of such projects as: Killers of the Flower Moon, Prey, and Dark Winds. She talks about her beginnings, working in Montana, and casting indigenous performers. Tune in now!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Dark Winds Season 3 (Coming Soon!)
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"Be in the moment."
"Being prepared is the best way to relax."
Suteara Vaughn and Jaedon Rio, of The Girl in the Pool, join the show to share their experience working on the film. Tune in as they touch on memorable on-set moments, preparation practices, and working with industry legends like Monica Potter, Kevin Pollak, and Freddie Prinze Jr!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-The Girl in the Pool
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Tune in with friend of the show, Matthew Smaldone, as he discusses his upcoming feature film, The Scars of Our Hands! Filmed entirely in Colorado, this epic fable follows two brothers as they trek through The Rockies to stop an arsonist. Matthew and his crew at Chameleon are the ones to watch in the years ahead, so don't sleep on this one. Catch the premiere here in Denver on August 18th at The Oriental Theater!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Reserve your Premiere Tickets!
-The Scars of Our Hands (Trailer)
-Chameleon Film Studios
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“De-center yourself from your career.”
The wonderfully dynamic, Maura Kidwell, joins PWRP this week! A multi-hyphenate to the highest degree, Maura is an accomplished Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, and Intimacy Choreographer in training. Her journey spans from thriving theatrical spaces in St. Louis and Chicago, to her magnetic presence on shows like Sirens, South Side, and The Bear. Here, she shares her passion for artistic living, building a career in a new city, and finding foundation through parenthood!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-WaitWhat Films
-Theatrical Intimacy Education
-Intimacy Choreography in Conversation with Ann James (Podcast)
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“If you can make them laugh or cry, you can make them think.”
Gary Farmer is an Actor and Musician with a dynamic career that spans over fifty years in theater, film, and television. His most recent roles have filled the frames of Resident Alien, Reservation Dogs, and The Curse. Gary has also served as an advocate for indigenous health and livelihood in Canada and the United States. Here, he discusses the beginning of his artistic journey, fighting for the betterment of indigenous communities, and the importance of studying your culture.
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Fancy Dance by Erica Tremblay
-Boil Alert w/ Layla Staats
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“Find ways to satiate yourself.”
It is my great pleasure to welcome, Writer and Director, Erica Tremblay! Through her family’s dinner table stories, creating homemade short films, and watching VCR recordings of MTV; she has always sought after any form of storytelling. Her hard work, talent, and love for the craft would lead her to the Sundance Indigenous Program. There, she would find mentorship and representation amongst native artists like Sterlin Harjo. But this is just the tip of the iceberg to Erica’s fantastic story! You can catch her most recent work in Reservation Dogs, Dark Winds, and her feature film, Fancy Dance, starring Lily Gladstone!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-NIWRC
-Support Native Films
-Fancy Dance
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"Just make sure you always have something you're passionate about."
Brianna Brown knew she wanted to act at 14 years old, taking it upon herself to scour the yellow pages in search of an opportunity. Years later, she would leave her home state of Minnesota for Los Angeles in pursuit of a career on screen. Her career spans over 70 credits, a pivot into writing and producing, and the creation of her non-profit, Manifesting Your Mission. Brianna continues to study her craft, in addition to helping others hone theirs as well. Don't miss this episode!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Manifesting Your Mission
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"Don't give up."
This week, we're joined by the incredibly talented actor, Jeff Holman. You've seen his comedic chops steal the scene in shows like Yellowjackets, Minx, Parks & Rec, and Amazon's Being The Ricardos. He opens up about finding his passion for performance in the first grade, making the jump to LA, and finding your power in the process!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-West Side Rescue Mission
-Denver Zoo
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“You have to stay positive.”
Molly Mcowan is the epitome of a renaissance artist, with a love for skateboarding, surfing, climbing, and snowboarding. She’s lent her voice to video games such as Bully, performed stunts alongside Brie Larson in The Marvels, and embraced the volatile atmosphere of Dune: Part Two as one of Feyd Rautha’s Harpies. Her career has also expanded into the modeling industry. Here, she touches on her beginnings in entertainment, loving an active lifestyle, and her expedition into a ‘Rave Cave.’
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Take 3 Action Agency
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“Give yourself permission to write that first draft.”
Sheryl Glubok has always loved film and it’s dynamic process. Having studied film in Prague, she would continue to hone her craft as a filmmaker and a writer in New York, Arkansas, California, and Vermont, before settling in Colorado. By cutting her teeth on crew work, and writing spec scripts, Sheryl would use her experiences to produce and direct her own short films. Many festivals and awards later, she now prepares to shoot her first feature film, Welcome to the Fishbowl, in Colorado!
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“It’s fun and it shouldn’t be taken too seriously.”
Since the early 2010s, Josh Brener has catapulted into the comedic stratosphere with memorable roles in Silicon Valley, Old Dads, Mythic Quest, and more! As the pandemic slowed things down, Josh kept his focus on his voice acting work and pitching his own projects. Oh, and if you thought sharing a drink with someone was awkward, imagine Wolverine taking a swig of your old fashioned… Tune in!
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“You have to have other stuff going on.”
For early twenty years, Quincy Dunn-Baker has had an amazing career on both stage and screen. His most notable projects include: The Righteous Gemstones, Only Murders in the Building, Black Mirror, and No Hard Feelings. In this episode, he touches on the discovery of acting in high school, building a career in The Big Apple over eighteen years, and running blocker for Clive Owen at a wrap party.
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“Stay curious.”
It's time for a PWRP Vault Release with this week’s guest, Maria Sten! You may recognize her from her breakout role as Jillian in Channel Zero: The Dream Door, Liz Tremayne in Swamp Thing, or Francis Neagley in Reacher. Maria shares her journey from professional dancer to diving headfirst into acting. Utilizing her free time to travel around the world to some of the most remote destinations. Tune in to all of this and more!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Reacher
-The Thirst Project
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“Don’t be precious with your work.”
This week, we’re honored to welcome Matthew Smaldone to the show! He’s an actor, writer, director, producer, and teacher, with an undying passion for storytelling. With a handful of shorts and two features under his belt, he’s looking to further hone his acting craft with fellow artists in Colorado. Catch up with Matthew as he shares his experiences in theater, sorting problems on set, and what art truly means to him!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Life & Death
-The Scars of Our Hands
-@chameleonfilmstudios
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"Never take anything personally."
"Don't judge yourself for where you are."
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're ringing in 2024 with two amazing artists and best friends, Ruby Modine and Suteara Vaughn. This energetic conversation reflects upon their first interaction, working on Shameless, collaborating in the self-tape process, and future creative endeavors. Strap in for this electric reunion!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
- Shameless
- Birds of Empire (Podcast)
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“Make stuff and get it out there.”
“Be a little weird.”
Christmas season is officially here, and this week’s guests are delivering the bloody goods with Violent Night! Screenwriting duo, Pat Casey and Josh Miller, combined their creative forces in high school. After tearing through public access, independent short films, and a stack of screenplays; their talents would hit the main stream with Sonic The Hedgehog in 2020. They share their start in Los Angeles, advice for new writers, and the creation of a bruiser Santa Claus!
SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS
-Violent Night (Available everywhere)
-Sonic The Hedgehog III (2024)
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Let's have an impromptu talk about the post-strike boom, self tapes, work/life balance, and supporting other creatives!
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“Just keep making stuff.”
“It doesn’t matter if it’s bad. You just have to keep doing it.”
VAULT RELEASE: This week’s guests crafted a tense independent thriller, Resolution, on a shoestring budget nearly ten years ago. Their work would shine throughout the 2010s with films like Spring, Synchronic, The Endless, and their most recent film; Something In The Dirt. Following their work in Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead now set their sights on season 2 of Loki! Needless to say, we have a lot to cover in thirty minutes…
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-Loki Season 2
-Something In The Dirt
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“Keep it positive and push the fear out.”
What do you get when you combine a mutual love for filmmaking, a dash of persistent creativity, and a work ethic unmatched by anyone else in the industry? Well, you get the cinematic duo of Alix Moad and Evan Runkle. These two dive into their collaborative process, finding creative peers in Colorado, the undying devotion needed to get a film made, and the anxiety that comes with a Kickstarter campaign. You won’t want to miss this!
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-Field of Screams (IG)
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“Be true to yourself.”
Crank up the volume for this week’s episode with Actor, Writer, and Producer, Dorian Brown Pham! After joining acting classes in the pursuit of a celebrity crush, Dorian found an immense love for the craft. Years later, she’s built a dynamic career in theater, film, and television. Her next creative endeavor includes screenwriting, with a plethora of projects on the desk. She highlights her start in Los Angeles, exposing the creative process, writing a pilot, and raising a family while balancing her career.
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