Hilarious Afro-Latina screenwriter Diandra Pendleton-Thompson (she/her) is writing to change culture! She shares about the value of paying your dues, how to find the foundation of truth for any story, how a multi-ethnic upbringing influenced her career path, and what it's like to be in "the room" where it happens. Outside the writing room, this foo…

1st Gen Guatemalan immigrant, Juan Chavez (he/him), leverages his cultural background to support inclusivity and women in film as a camera operator & 1st AC. He speaks to the increased accessibility that modern equipment offers budding filmmakers and shares poignant advice about exercising patience while pursuing your dreams. **WARNING** this episo…

Vanessa Flores (she/her) is a Queer Latina who has hustled her way into Sound Design & Mixing. She shared about her experience as a woman in post sound, how she has taken risks to do what she loves, and the role family has played in supporting her career in the industry. Vanessa's work can be heard on TV series including The Challenge and Keeping U…

Legendary Puppeteer, Disney Imagineer, and powerful woman of color, Terri Hardin (she/her) explains how to persevere and build a career, even when you don't seem to fit in. Terri is known for her work on stunning attractions at Disney parks and has been featured in countless productions including Men in Black, Ghostbusters, the hit 90s show Dinosau…

Legendary Puppeteer, Disney Imagineer, and powerful woman of color, Terri Hardin (she/her), shares about how she pioneered a path in the industry as a biracial woman with a unique gift...and big hair! Terri is known for her work on stunning attractions at Disney parks and has been featured in countless productions including Men in Black, the hit 90…

Dolly Grip, Heath Neptune (he/him), shares about about the amazing work he does to build rigs that make the impossible shots possible, to keep actors and crew safe, and about why he loves his job and working in Atlanta, a rapidly growing production location. We also share exciting news about how Netflix plans to increase diversity and representatio…

Daytime Emmy-nominated art director, Lia Burton (she/her), shared about balancing safety with design, how her rare physical difference has influenced her career path, and how she gains trust and respect from set builders as a woman who, at first glance, may not appear "construction savvy". Lia has such a refreshing perspective on the film industry …

Location Sound Mixer and Boom Op, Antoinette Tomlinson (she/her/hers) shared with us about taking risks, starting a production company, and building a career as a woman-of-color. Full episode transcript is available on our website, www.fullpicturepodcast.com Want more? Support us via Patreon to access the un-cut version for maximum learning and lau…

Why does diversity in film matter? What can we learn from behind-the-scenes roles? Hear from your podcast hosts, Jon M. Green (he/him) and Darby Barton (she/her) as they share surprising industry statistics, what you can expect from the podcast, and about the lens they each bring to the conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Full episode…

Sound Mixer and Boom Operator, Amaobi Ajawara (he/him), shared about landing his first gigs, work-life balance failures, and some pretty awkward "overheard on set" situations. Amaobi was born in the US but his family is from Nigeria and he proudly holds a dual citizenship. Full episode transcript is available on our website, www.fullpicturepodcast.…

This month we talked with Ari Wanless, a local Portland writer and PA. Then we reviewed the movie Silver Linings Playbook.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvJJ4j1kAwRgFqkq7BhOtQEvening Mellodrama - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Reign - Kevin MacLeod (inc…

Stephanie and I interview Darren Hartman. He is a cinematographer in the Portland area then we reviewed the French independent film Amelie.Darren Hartmanwww.Bridgetowncreative.comEvening Mellodrama - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Reign - Kevin MacLeod (in…

This week Stephanie and I sat down with the incredible voice actor and composer Alex Walker Smith! Afterwards we reviewed the movie Nightcrawler.https://www.AlexWalkerSmith.Comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/FlashgitzanimationEvening Mellodrama - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.o…

Derek Willis stopped in for an interview with Stephanie and I then we reviewed the Christmas movie Die Hard!Derek Willishttps://vimeo.com/marozelWish - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed u…

SPOILER FREE: This is a quick "Reactions" episode to Star Wars The Force Awakens. We talk with Kasey McDonald, Justin Westfall and Ryan Westfall right after we got out of the theater! The audio is rough due to being recorded on a celphone, but is worth the listen and a lot of fun!โดย Mitch & Stephanie

Dylan Hillerman joins Stephanie and I for this episode. Then my wife, Kasey, sits in to review the movie Krampus.Dylan Hillermanwww.Guignolfest.comWish - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed…

This week Stephanie and I Interview West Ramsey a Portland actor. In part B we will be reviewing Fight Club.West RamseyWWW.WestRamsey.comBlood Cannon Instructions for those looking for something to build. This one uses an air compressor, however modifying it to a Coke bottle setup would be simple:http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Set-mounted-P…

This week Stephanie and I Interview West Ramsey a Portland actor. In part B we will be reviewing Fight Club.West RamseyWWW.WestRamsey.comBlood Cannon Instructions for those looking for something to build. This one uses an air compressor, however modifying it to a Coke bottle setup would be simple:http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Set-mounted-P…

This week Stephanie and I sat down with local actress Dana Shea then reviewed the voice acting movie "In a World".โดย Mitch & Stephanie

Stephanie and I finish our interview with local cosplay legend Ryan Wells! This week we review the movie Halloween. Happy Halloween everyone! Thanks for listening! Cosplay of Ryan Wells on FacebookCosplayCruises.comMagicwheelchair.orgCome Play with Me - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativ…

Stephanie and I chat with local cosplay legend Ryan Wells! This week we review the movie Troll Hunter also.magicwheelchair.orgCome Play with Me - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Day of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: …

Stephanie and I sit down and visit with local film maker and horror buff Brandon Michael Scott! It was a great interview and a little longer episode. Brandon sat in as we reviewed the movie Housebound as well.Come Play with Me - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/…

This week Stephanie and I talk about Wes Craven, horror movies and a bit about the genres we would like to work in. Then we review the classic movie Reservoir Dogs!Evening Mellodrama - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Reign - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)L…

This week Stephanie and I had the great pleasure of interviewing a Portland, Oregon filmmaker Lyon Richardson. We also review the movie Chef. Lyon Richardson http://lyondzyne.com Youtube: http://tinyurl.com/LyonRichardson-YouTube48 Hour Film Project 2015: https://vimeo.com/137552964Evening Mellodrama - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under …

Stephanie and I talk about our 48 Hour Film Project screening of "Now Open" and review the movie They Live! Evening Mellodrama - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Reign - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http:/…

In this episode Stephanie and I talk about our adventures making a film for the Portland 48 Hour Film Project! Evening Mellodrama - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Reign - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0htt…

Stephanie and I talk about our love for movies and the journey we are embarking on. We also discus an older indie movie... Sling Blade! Evening Mellodrama - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Reign - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commo…

This is the Intro episode to the Film Underdogs podcast! Stephanie and I talk about our journey into film making and what you will find on the podcast.Evening Mellodrama - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Reign - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under…