Filmnut
Season 3
Live interactive interviews with above- and below-the-line stars in the entertainment industry. Past interviewees include Oscar-winning writer for 'Crash', Bob Moresco; Oscar-winning makeup artist for 'Terminator 2,' Jeff Dawn; the writing/producing team for 'Heroes,' Adam Armus and Kay Foster; and many more. Viewers can instant-message in questions live during the show.
Where to Watch Filmnut • Season 3
31 Episodes
- Shaz BennettE3
Shaz BennettAFI Film Festival Associate Director of Programming Shaz Bennett talked about the upcoming schedule of films slated for this year's festival. Bennett broke down some of the different categories they have as well as the selection process for AFI. She further talked about some of the panel discussions they have, other ways the festival tries to help filmmakers and other general tips. - Phil AlberstatE4
Phil AlberstatPhil Alberstat is the CEO of 49 North Media. The company is involved in the financing and production of film, television and web content. Prior to the North Media, Phil was an agent with the William Morris Agency in the independent film division. There he was involved in the packaging, financing and selling of such films as "Thank You For Smoking", "Away From Her", "Factory Girl", and "Bobby". He won an Emmy in 2004 for "The Incredible Mrs Ritchie". He has also written the book: The Insider's Guide to Film Finance". - Robert DaviE6
Robert DaviRobert Davi, whose credits include: Stargate: Atlantis, Die Hard, License to Kill, The Goonies, Profiler and far too many others to list, makes his directorial debut in the indie film "The Dukes," in which he also co-writes and stars in. The Dukes is a heartfelt comedy filled with great humor and Doo-Wop music. - Don MostE7
Don MostDon Most, best known as Ralph Malph on Happy Days talked about three great projects. Two features he directed, "Moola" and "The Last Best Sunday". In addition, we talked about his pilot Take2 in which he co-stars with fellow Happy Days alum, Anson Williams (Potsie). Lastly, directing in general, his appearance in Star Trek Voyager and of course we talked a little Happy Days. - Scott M. RosenfeltE9
Scott M. RosenfeltProducer Scott M. Rosenfelt credits include: Home Alone, Mystic Pizza, Teen Wolf, Kids In America, Smoke Signals, and Extremities. Rosenfelt talked about the role of a producer in films. He emphasized the importance of pre-production and discussed the difference in how he approaches a project that he helps develop from the outset versus being brought on as a hired gun. - Larry MossE10
Larry MossHaving worked with Oscar winning actors Larry Moss is considered to be an acting coach that is a legend in his own time. Synthesizing the work of the great coaches that have come before him, Meisner, Addler, Hagan and more, Moss adapts his style to the needs of actor he is working with. A big believer in script analysis, we covered a lot in this interview. - James GunnE11
James GunnWriter/ Director James Gunn (Slither, Dawn of the Dead) was the perfect guest to celebrate the two year anniversary of Filmnut with. Like my first interview with James, he was fun and informative. Making the most of new media opportunities he has a variety of new projects going on that we covered. - John D'aquinoE12
John D'aquinoJohn D'aquino shared some great technical sound knowledge with us tonight. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts with a degree in a film, John currently has a his own company, Childhood Dreams, in which he produces his own work and provides production sound services for both studio and indie films...Good questions from viewers, good tips from John and few links for more information as well. - Renee O'ConnorE13
Renee O'ConnorFans around the world tuned in to Xena: Warrior Princess star Renee O'Connor and they were not disappointed. O'Connor is a passionate, sincere, fun loving artist sharing her filmmaking and life experiences. We covered her just completed dramatic short, "Words Unspoken" in which O'Connor acts, writes and directs. This is a heartfelt piece about a man fulfilling his father's dying wish that makes you think and inspires debate. In addition we touched on an upcoming web series "Ark" in which she stars. Lots more covered including many viewer questions. - Marina CatalaE14
Marina CatalaHow real is reality TV? We got into that and much more with editor Marina Catala who edits for NBC's The Biggest Loser. Catala's other credits include: The Amazing Race, Beauty and the Geek, A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, Big Brother, Pros Versus Joes, Madden Nation and many more. - Kerry DavidE15
Kerry DavidProducer Kerry David talked about her current projects "Like Dandelion Dust" to be released by 20th Century Fox in September starring Mira Sorvino and "College Sucks" which begins shooting next month. She also talked about how she broke into the business via a temp job for Paramount and then being a personal assistant for Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. - Dan CurryE16
Dan CurryChuck & Star Trek (TV) Visual Effects Supervisor Dan Curry was informative and entertaining using visual aids from Star Trek in some cases to demonstrate what he does. In this episode we talked about the skills it takes to be a visual effects supervisor, working with different departments on a film set and geek-ed out a little bit on Chuck & Star Trek. - Dov S-S SimensE18
Dov S-S SimensDov S-S Simens, who includes Quentin Tarantino, and Chris Nolan among his many famous past students, talks and entertains us tonight about his 2 day film school including everything a first time filmmaker would want to know. Dov is funny yet very sincere as he talks about many different aspects of the process. Directing, lighting, negotiating with vendors, shooting ratio, budgets, marketing, getting that great script, and more. Whatever we don't get to in the show he gets to in his two day seminar. - Pilar AlessandraE27
Pilar AlessandraScript Consultant Pilar Alessandra discusses the craft of writing. Her background includes: Script reader for Amblin Entertainment. With the formation of DreamWorks, she became Senior Story Analyst and a reader liaison between the studio and Robert Zemeckis's company, ImageMovers.