Art Shrian invites writer-filmmaker Jackie Gamber and they chat about:
About Jackie Gamber:
"Jackie is the pathologically creative founder of Big Imagine, a multimedia studio creating kick-ass stories, for geeks by geeks.
Jackie’s an award-winning writer and editor of genre bending science fiction, fantasy, horror, and paranormal short stories, novels, and screenplays. She was named honorable mention in L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Award and is the winner of the Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Award for Imaginative Fiction, and as an editor for Meadowhawk Press, captured Science Fiction's Philip K. Dick Award. She's a member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and Women in Film and Television in Atlanta.
She’s writer/director of her first indie film, “The Mark,” slated to be released this year, and her most recent book is a collection entitled: Living Things: Short Tales of Science Fiction and Dystopia available now on Amazon, and wherever you buy books."
http://www.jackiegamber.com
http://www.twitter.com/JackieGamber
http://www.facebook.com/jackiegamber
Art Shrian talks with comedian-writer-actor Subhah Agarwal. They chat about:
Then Art Shrina does a quick, SPOLIER FREE REVIEW of Zack Snyder's Justice League (Snyder Cut). The verdict is, it's worth a watch but as a miniseries!
About Subhah Agarwal: Subhah has written for"The Jim Jefferies Show"on Comedy Central, and "Comedy Knockout" on TruTv, amongst others. You can also catch her jokes live at stand up comedy clubs across the country. If you don't want to leave your couch, you can see her late night debut on NBC’s "A Little Late With Lilly Singh." She also appeared on season three of HBO's "Westworld", as Ichtaca on TruTv's sketch comedy "Friends of the People", and as herself on MTV2, Comedy Central, and Gotham Comedy Live.
Social Media: Twitter @subhah IG: @subhaha TikTok: @subhahcomedy
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Art Shrian Tiwari discusses with guest co-host and friend Lapacazo Sandoval (journalist, film critic for New York Amsterdam News, LA Sentinal, Essence Magazine, Rotten Tomatoes, etc, and his screenwriting partner), about the wonderful "colorful and flavorful" 93rd Oscars (Academy Awards 2021) nominations... and a few snubs (The White Tiger, Regina King, Kingsley Ben Adir, Spike Lee, Delroy Lindo).
Check more details about the Oscars 2021 nomination at
http://www.mynewyorkeye.com/awards-and-festivals-news/2021-oscars-nominations-and-a-few-snubs
Art Shrian talks with director, actor and producer Brian Hooks, has an incredible project under his production company, Left of Bang Entertainment. Working to change the violent cycle inner-city youth face, Left of Bang Entertainment works closely with at-risk youth to provide them the opportunity to take part in real filmmaking and production. Given the setbacks due to COVID-19, Left of Bang is launching a virtual filmmaking school in February with celebrity guest appearances as part of its initiative to give youth the opportunity to work in the film industry, and ultimately create a more diverse and inclusive Hollywood.
"I was thinking about suicide rates going up and I said ‘I've got to figure out a way to push forward, because these kids don't really have the liberty to wait until COVID is over," Hooks states, "If these kids had to choose between shooting a gun or shooting a movie, they would choose the latter every time."
Learn more here
Art Shrian does a review of 'Raya and the Last Dragon', and talks with special guest Thai Bettistea, Production Coordinator of the film. They talk about her role in the film, her career path, women in Hollywood, diversity & inclusion, and more!
More about Thai Bettistea:
Growing up in The Bronx, Bettistea spent most of her life in New York City where she cultivated a love for storytelling. That love turned into a desire to see more representation in television and film, both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. She went on to study Television, Radio, and Film at The Newhouse School at Syracuse University and furthered her education at Brooklyn College where she focused on producing. Today, she takes her experience from live-action productions and brings them to the legacy of Disney Animation.
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON
In theatres and on Disney+ March 5.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VIZ89FEjYI
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than dragon magic to save the world—it’s going to take trust as well. From directors Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, co-directors Paul Briggs and John Ripa, producers Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho, and featuring the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as Sisu. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” will debut simultaneously on Disney+ Premier Access and in theatres on March 5, 2021.
Starring
Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina
Directed By
Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada
Written By
Qui Nguyen, Adele Lim
Produced By
Osnat Shurer, Peter Del Vecho
Art Shrian talks to actor Conphidance, as they chat about...
About Conphidance:
Conphidance is an Independent Spirit Award Nominee for Best Male Performance in a Scripted Series for his starring role on Little America - The Cowboy. As a star and face of the season one of the anthology series, Little America, Conphidance garnered high praises from Rolling Stone, Variety, Deadline, The Guardian, IndieWire, Past Magazine and The Washington Post.
Conphidance can also be seen in the CBS comedy, Bob Hearts Abishola, the Golden Globe and Emmy Awards winning Atlanta, Emmy Nominated American Gods, and in Complications created by Matt Nix. He is currently developing original content for TV and film.
Links:
@conphidance on all social media platforms.
Website: www.conphidance.com
IMDb: www.imdb.me/conphidance
Art is joined by filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, singer and songwriter Taylor Purdee. They talk about:
About Taylor Purdee:
Taylor A. Purdee is a filmmaker, actor, and songwriter. He has appeared on popular series like Gotham, Marvel’s Ironfist and the surprise Finnish hit Nerd: Dragonslayer666. He is the writer, director, and co-songwriter of the film Killian & the Comeback Kids, returning to theatres fall 2021.
Killian movie info
https://www.killianandthecomebackkidsmovie.com/
Killian soundtrack links
https://www.hoperunshighfilms.com/killian-the-comeback-kidssoundtrack
@taylorpurdee
@killianroxmovie
Art Shrian talks to the very special guest, his friend, filmmaker, and a renowned Acting Coach (Chubbuck Technique) Jonna Johnson. Jonna is also the CEO of Dirt Road Path Productions and founder of Artistic Heights Academy. They talk about
About Jonna Johnson.
Jonna Johnson is an Accredited Instructor of The Chubbuck Technique, Executive Producer/ Owner of Dirt Road Paths Productions and Founder of Artistic Heights Academy Inc. (which launched this January 2021). She has dedicated 12 years of her Professional Coaching career building a collaborative alliance in East America and Africa to elevate talent, collaborate with industry leaders and empower artist through the arts! Recently she has partnered with Filmmakers in India, to build and expand the alliance with her teachings. With a professional background in Theater/ Film/Commercial, Jonna Johnson continues to pour into her students with perspective and experience in the Industry. Johnson Presents her students to Top Industry leaders, who share their journey and process, giving a well rounded foundation with insight to her students. Her education background consist of Phycology (MTSU Alumni), Alliance Theater School of Performing Arts (Film/Theater) and currently Jonna Johnson is a Master Degree Student at ASU in Philosophy, doubling in Film Production. She is an advocate for her students, providing community and opportunity within her network. She often helps her Casting Director/Director/Producer acquaints fulfill their casting needs with her sought after student body. Johnson has been recognized for Philanthropy Awards for her extraordinary commitment to humanity and activism. As a good standing member of the International Coaching Federation and Certified Coaches Alliance, she aims to enjoy the process of the journey along with her students as a committed student of life.
Twitter/IG @JonnaJohnson1
Art invites his friend and Sri Lankan-American filmmaker Sujewa Ekanayake and they talk about:
About Sujewa Ekanayake -
https://www.sujewa.com/about.html
DIY Filmmaking blog by Sujewa Ekanayake
http://diyfilmmaker.blogspot.com/
Watch Werewolf Ninja Philosopher movie here, FREE during Covid-19 crisis
Art Shrian Tiwari talks about his feelings and thoughts on Martin Luther King Jr Day and it's meaning in 2021.
Art Shrian invites and chats with his friend and multiple award-winning celebrated Indian-American filmmaker Hemal Trivedi. They talk about:
Art Shrina also talks about few amazing films and TV shows from 2021, that are a must watch
Hemal Trivedi is an internationally celebrated filmmaker for over 15 years. Her work has won one Oscar, three Emmys and seven Emmy nominations, a nomination for MTV Movie Awards, nominations for Independent Spirits Awards and Cinema Eye Award. She has won over 30 other prestigious awards and honors. Her work has been showcased in film festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, IDFA, Full Frame and AFI, and venues including the United Nations and US Department of State. Her work has been broadcast on Netflix, HBO, PBS (Frontline and Independent Lens), YouTube Red, Channel 4, and several other broadcast venues. She has served as a speaker, panelist and judge for TEDx, Independent Film Week, the Emmys and other prestigious awarding bodies.
You can learn more about her at the website below:
Art Shrian talks with special guest Anupam Sinha. Anupam Sinha is an Indian comic book artist and writer, credited as the creator of the Raj Comics superhero Super Commando Dhruva. The BusinessWorld website said that Sinha revolutionized Indian comics with his work at Raj Comics.
In a conversation for over an hour, they talk about:
The conversation will be soon available in full video format, soon on MyNewYorkEye youtube channel.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The podcast will be on a break/hiatus for few weeks. Stay tuned for more updates.
Art Shrian remembers and talks about Chadwick Boseman. May he rest in peace & power.
Art invites his friend and filmmaker Sujewa Ekanayake and they talk about:
Here's some more info on the things we discussed:
Underground filmmakers - a list of 50 - https://www.flavorwire.com/478486/50-underground-filmmakers-everyone-should-know
On Slow Cinema - https://theconversation.com/slow-cinema-what-it-is-and-why-its-on-a-fast-track-to-the-mainstream-in-a-frenetic-world-114769
About Sujewa Ekanayake -
https://www.sujewa.com/about.html
DIY Filmmaking blog by Sujewa Ekanayake
http://diyfilmmaker.blogspot.com/
Watch Werewolf Ninja Philosopher movie here, FREE during Covid-19 crisis
Art Shrian talks about
Then Art invites his friend, actor-author-speaker Rodney Damon COllins and they chat about
About Rodney Damon Collins:
An Award-Winning American Actor, Author, Producer, Speaker, and Humanitarian. A native of Toledo, OH. He wrote and directed his first sketch comedy during his senior year in high school. A graduate of Bowling Green State University. He pursued his passion for the arts through modeling for American Greetings, local print ads, several independent films and theater projects in Cleveland, Oh. He now resides in Los Angeles, CA. He is an actor on the Dhar Mann Facebook series with over 9 billion views and 24 millions subscribers. In addition, he has appeared in over (28) Film/TV projects. He is using his platform to impact and entertain with compelling stories! He shares a responsibility to give back to help other future artists through his Non-Profit efforts. He is the creator of the rapidly growing podcast: RDC's Speaklife Sessions available on all podcast platforms.
- IMDb Mini Biography By: Rep
Rodney Damon Collins
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7928242/
AA: https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/rodneydamoncollins
FB: https://www.facebook.com/rodneydamoncollins25
TW: https://twitter.com/rodneydamoncoll
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rodney_damon_collins/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwiQA8T8FgpSYAcy3koePKw?view_as=subscriber
Art Shrian invites and chats with his friend and multiple award-winning celebrated Indian-American filmmaker Hemal Trivedi. They talk about:
Hemal Trivedi is an internationally celebrated filmmaker for over 15 years. Her work has won one Oscar, three Emmys and seven Emmy nominations, a nomination for MTV Movie Awards, nominations for Independent Spirits Awards and Cinema Eye Award. She has won over 30 other prestigious awards and honors. Her work has been showcased in film festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, IDFA, Full Frame and AFI, and venues including the United Nations and US Department of State. Her work has been broadcast on Netflix, HBO, PBS (Frontline and Independent Lens), YouTube Red, Channel 4, and several other broadcast venues. She has served as a speaker, panelist and judge for TEDx, Independent Film Week, the Emmys and other prestigious awarding bodies.
You can learn more about her at the website below:
Art Shrian invites and talks with his friend, journalist-writer-storyteller Lapcazo Sandoval and they talk about:
About Lapacazo Sandoval
Lapacazo Sandoval is a former Unit Publicist (IATSE LOCAL 600), now working as a film critic and entertainment journalist. She's the author of the children's books ”Taking the E Train” and ”Everybody Loves Cake” and co-writer of the screenplay (with Art Shrian) LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE currently in development with the Harlem Film Company.
http://www.amnewscurtainraiser.com/p/about-blogger.html
http://amsterdamnews.com/staff/lapacazo-sandoval/
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Art Shrian Tiwari is back from an early-Summer break. He talks about watching his favorite shows and movies to inspire him out of creative draught: DARK (TV Series), The Old Guard, SALT, Ex Machina, HER; wearing masks etc.
He welcomes his friend actor-writer Richard Lovejoy as the guest where they talk about:
Richard Lovejoy is an award-winning writer who has penned several acclaimed plays and screenplays. He is currently writing and developing two new feature film screenplays as well as a television series. For more information on Richard, please visit: thewidowers.com and you can follow Richard Lovejoy on Twitter at @theharpomarxist.
Art closes with an important mention of AOC/Yoho incident, and a request to wear masks and stay safe.
Art Shrian Tiwari talks with actor-musician-filmmaker-minister Bill Myers, about him growing up as a bi-racial kid (son of a Black Father and a White mother) in the 70s and being bi-racial, the role of police in the society (his father was a Policeman), and his thoughts on the constitution of the USA.
About Bill Myers
Bill Myers is a multi-disciplined performer who has worked professionally in the entertainment industry as an actor, musician, writer, director, producer, filmmaker, arts educator, and he's also a minister. Mr. Myers is an Emmy Award-winner for his performance in Chicago’s NBC docudrama “Fast-Break to Glory: The DuSable Panthers.” Bill is an inspirational speaker deeply committed to social justice, and spiritual growth. Coming soon, Bill will launch his own podcast entitled “The Bill Myers Show”. He currently resides in Indianapolis.
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