Eye on Entertainment
Season 19
Eye on Entertainment is an award-winning television show that features interviews with successful entertainment visionaries, exploring the traits they have in common, with a unique focus on independent film and television.
Where to Watch Eye on Entertainment • Season 19
24 Episodes
- Dawna Lee Heising Is Inducted into the WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame
E3Dawna Lee Heising Is Inducted into the WorldFilmGeek Hall of FameActor Dawna Lee Heising is honored to be inducted into the WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame, along with film legends Diane Franklin and Mark Patton. Noted film reviewer and interviewer WorldFilmGeek interviewed Dawna on February 22, 2023. At the end of the interview, he announced that Heising would be the third inductee into his prestigious WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame. "I am very excited and thankful to be inducted into the WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame. Albert and I have been friends since he reviewed "Finding Purpose: The Road to Redemption" in 2020, and he is an incredible film reviewer and interviewer," said Heising. She adds, "It is such an honor privilege to be entering the WorldFilmGeek Hall of Fame after established stars and legends Diane Franklin and Mark Patton. This amazing award will inspire me to do everything I can to live up to this fantastic honor!". Heising is represented by Diana Carter of Arykas and Ybots PR/MGMT, Joseph Williamson, Tony DeGuide of Windy City Films, Doug Lito, and Rosalind Rosa of Jager Campbell Talent Management. - 2023 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival
E42023 Hollywood Reel Independent Film FestivalCraig Railsback's horror/comedy short "Down and Out in Vampire Hills" is honored to be an Official Selection of the prestigious 2023 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival. Events photographer Dan Kennedy and Dawna Lee Heising attended the screening at L.A. Regal Live on March 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST. Dawna plays the Vampire Queen Penelope in "Down and Out in Vampire Hills". - Grand Master Rick St. Clair Day at the Martial Arts History Museum
E5Grand Master Rick St. Clair Day at the Martial Arts History MuseumThe Martial Arts History Museum and Mike Matsuda hosted a special "Honor Day" for Grand Master Rick St. Clair on Saturday, February 25, 2023. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where people come from all over as the Martial Arts History Museum shared his biography, screened a video of his life and career, and allowed friends, students, and fellow martial artists to toast him a bit. Grand Master Rick St. Clair also reflected on his illustrious career and gave thanks to his many friends and colleagues for attending. Grand Master Rick St. Clair and Grand Master and legendary actress Cynthia Rothrock are collaborating on a new event in San Francisco in September 2023. - 2023 Golden State Film Festival
E62023 Golden State Film FestivalEleftherios Kostans' documentary "In Pursuit of Liberty" is an Official Selection of the prestigious 2023 Golden State Film Festival. The award winning documentary was shown at the TLC Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on Saturday, February 26, 2023 at 10 AM. Diana Carter is the manager for Eleftherios Kostans and is the publicist for "In Pursuit of Liberty", which is nominated for an Emmy Award. Craig Railsback's horror/comedy short "Down and Out in Vampire Hills" and the pilot for "The Magnificent Raiders of Dimension War One" are honored to also be Official Selections of the 2023 Golden State Film Festival. Thank you Peter Greene and Jon Gursha. - The Online Premiere of Award Winning Filmmaker Dustin Ferguson's "Cobra Strike Force"
E7The Online Premiere of Award Winning Filmmaker Dustin Ferguson's "Cobra Strike Force"Award winning filmmaker Dustin Ferguson's action thriller "Cobra Strike Force" had its Online World Premiere on Saturday, February 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM PST. The amazing action-packed feature film is written, directed, and edited by Dustin Ferguson and produced by Yan Birch, Jason Lee Daniel, Dustin Ferguson, Shane Ryan-Reid, and Joseph Kelbie Williamson. "Cobra Strike Force" stars Yan Birch, Rocky DeMarco, Sue Price, Erik Larsen, Erik Anthony Russo, and Dawna Lee Heising. - Behind the Scenes of "Zombikini" Beach Shoot
E9Behind the Scenes of "Zombikini" Beach ShootAward winning filmmaker Walter Hochbrueckner filmed and directed a scene from Jason Wright and Kirsty Wright's comedy/horror "Zombikini" at beautiful Huntington Beach, California. Stars of the segment are Dawna Lee Heising, Emme Halo, and Maya Halo. - BTS of Will B. Whitesell's EP Premiere at Hotel Cafe
E10BTS of Will B. Whitesell's EP Premiere at Hotel CafeWill B. Whitesell premiered his latest EP at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, California on June 23, 2023. The EP is now available for streaming on Pandora, YouTube Music, Spotify, and other music platforms. - Photo Shoot for "Next Stop: Hell's End"
E11Photo Shoot for "Next Stop: Hell's End"Walter Hochbrueckner directed a photo shoot for his upcoming SAG thriller "Next Stop: Hell's End" at great photographer Tom Barette's studio in Encino, California with the star of the film Dawna Lee Heising. Dawna reprises her character of runaway wife Nikki Taylor from Walter's multi-award winning film "The Paradise Hotel". - Captain Keith Wolzinger Retires from American Airlines
E15Captain Keith Wolzinger Retires from American AirlinesCongratulations to Captain Keith Wolzinger on his retirement from American Airlines. What a GREAT party last night. Keith and his wife Renah Wolzinger are also professional musicians and composed the award-winning Original Score for Down and Out in Vampire Hills. Fun fact: Keith is the pilot that threw Alec Baldwin off the plane. Alec later filmed this hilarious sketch about the incident on Saturday Night Live. - BTS of the "Monster On" Shoot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
E17BTS of the "Monster On" Shoot in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaIn "Monster On," a group of kids with vivid imaginations join forces with a legendary filmmaker to create their own Monster film. As they overcome personal challenges and embrace their unique talents, can they turn their wild ideas into a movie that will capture hearts? The first part of the family feature film "Monster On" was filmed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in August 2023. The film is executive produced by Steve Alexander and Diana Carter, and is directed by Eleftherios Kostans. The story is by Steve Alexander, who is the recipient of a Purple Heart. The film stars Daniel Baldwin, Sasha Kerbel, Toby Carter, Akyra Carter, Bishop Stevens, Barry Onody, and many more stars. - BTS of the First Annual Golden State Hall of Honors
E18BTS of the First Annual Golden State Hall of HonorsMy KwanJangNim Grand Master Rick St. Clair, who owns St. Clair's Taekwondo in Ingleside, partnered with his longtime friend Cynthia Rothrock, a martial arts Grand Master and actress with dozens of titles to her name, to launch the Golden Gate Hall of Honors. The sold-out black tie event took place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the South San Francisco Convention Center. Participants and guests came from all over the globe and the event, with 230 attendees, was a huge success. - BTS of Distribution and Post-Production Meeting for "Las Vegas Vietnam"
E19BTS of Distribution and Post-Production Meeting for "Las Vegas Vietnam"The plot of "Las Vegas Vietnam" is: Four gangs rule Las Vegas, including Black, White, Asian, and Mexican members. Only one will win - or will they? This comedy/drama/ghost story was filmed in 2020 in Las Vegas and starred Eric Roberts, Nicholas Turturro, Branscombe Richmond, Lorenzo Lamas, Ron Becks, and many Vietnamese stars. When Ron Becks passed away in 2022, post-production plans were interrupted. Now executive producers Tina Le and Mike Waddell are formulating new plans for post-production and distribution. - Family Game Day
E20Family Game DayPaul Heising directed the BTS videos of Eye on Entertainment featuring the sports activities of the Cushing and Halo families. Dawna Lee Heising was the cinematographer and editor. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Dr. Tim Cushing coached the flag football team of Mason and Jackson Cushing. Dr. Misty Richards was the referee for Jackson's and Danica's soccer games. Maya played club softball and Emme is a Varsity Cheerleader at her middle school. - Creating New Pole Dance for "Next Stop: Hell's End"
E21Creating New Pole Dance for "Next Stop: Hell's End"Behind the scenes of creating a new pole dance for Walter Hochbrueckner's murder/thriller "Next Stop: Hell's End". The film is the sequel to Walter's multi-award winning film "The Paradise Motel, and Dawna Lee Heising will be reprising her role as the runaway wife Nikki Taylor. The film will shoot in Spring 2024. - Filming TikTok Promos for "Down and Out in Vampire Hills"
E24Filming TikTok Promos for "Down and Out in Vampire Hills"The multi-award winning horror/comedy "Down and Out in Vampire Hills" will have a Grand Premiere on TikTok on Halloween Night, October 31, 2023. Craig Railsback, filmmaker and director of "Down and Out in Vampire Hills", directed and filmed numerous TikTok promos for the Halloween premiere with one of the stars of the film Dawna Lee Heising in her role as Penelope, the Vampire Queen. Renah Wolzinger is creating the music for the promos.
