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Behind the Scenes
by Laura Powers
This podcast gives a behind the scenes look at show business. Laura Powers interviews writers, actors, directors, musicians and fascinating people in the entertainment industry.
Episodes
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The Frequency of Laughter with Angela Dawn Bussone
In this episode, Laura Michelle Powers and Angela Dawn Bussone discuss the importance of laughter and frequency for healing and entertainment. Laura and Angela also share exciting details about The Frequency of Laughter, an upcoming live experience at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank that blends...
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2025 Cannes Film Festival Introduction and Industry Update
Laura gives the scoop on the latest from the 78th Cannes Film Festival and tips to make the most of your visit if you choose to go. She also shares the latest news regarding her own projects including her script for the romcom Happy Accidents which is available for sale. Laura will also be the…
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From AFM 2024: An Interview with Paradise Falls Creators
Live from AFM 2024, Laura goes behind the scenes and talks to the creator as well as the actors of Paradise Falls: A Christmas Story. The film is a production of Costa Rica Film Commission and Cafe Cinema - a Costa Rica Production Company. Check out the links and social media for the production...
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Project Updates, Mindset and Taking Daily Action Steps Towards Your Goals and New AFM Location
Laura is finishing up some projects in London and will then be attending the International Film Festival in Wales where her new romcom screenplay "Happy Accidents' will be recognized as one of the outstanding screenplays. Also learn about the American Film Festival being held in Las Vegas and…
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AI for Creators and iHollywood Film Festival with Joyce Chow
Joyce Chow is the Founder and Festival Director of iHollywood Film Fest, which was the first film festival to award NFTs to filmmakers as awards. She is an ecosystem builder, advisor, executive+life coach and storyteller. She has lead creatives into technology and hosted webinars on Hollywood for...
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Cannes Film Festival 2023 Wrap-Up
Join Laura as she shares her experiences from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. She talks about the premieres of major films starring Natalie Portman, Julian Moore, Ben Affleck, and Johnny Depp. She also discusses the documentary Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese, which…
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Filmmaking in Bulgaria and the Cannes Film Fest with Minh Colins
Minh Collins joins Laura to talk about the feature film that he recently finished producing in Bulgaria. They talk about the upcoming Cannes Film Festival which runs May 16 through 23, 2023. Minh Collins began his filmmaking career in 1997 on the independent feature film “Sparkler.” This positive...
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Building the Business Foundation for Your Acting Career with Jodie Bentley
Jodie Bentley, an NYU Tisch trained actor, producer, and audiobook narrator has worked for Netflix, Hulu, ABC, CBS and many more big-name institutions. Since 2008, she has been a career coach for actors and in 2022 was named one of the Top 20 Coaches in Los Angeles by Influence Digest. She is…
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2022 Cannes Film Festival Wrap-Up
Laura attended the Cannes Film Festival and has all the highlights from this year's awards and events, as well as recommendations for making the most of your trip if you are able to make it in the future. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net.…
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Editing with Nina Helene Hirten
Nina Helene Hirten is a cinematic editor and multimedia artist in Los Angeles. Some of her recent notable work was serving as editor for Universal’s Curious George: Royal Monkey, and Previsualization Editor for both Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp and Sony’s Venom. In addition, she edits indie...
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GRAMMYs 2022 Wrap-Up
Laura was at the star-studded awards show and has the scoop on all the awards as well as the more serious moments such as Ukrainian President Zelinsky's address. Be sure to listen to hear about all the awards given out by the Recording Academy. To find out more about Laura and her work please…
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Oscars 2022 Wrap-Up
Laura's summary of the 94th Academy Awards includes a discussion of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. Other mentions include Best Picture-winner CODA, Best Actor winner Will Smith for King Richard, Best Actress winner Jessica Chastain for In the Eyes of Tammy Faye, Billie Eilish for Best Original...
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Directors Guild Awards 2022
In case you missed it, Laura has all the highlights of this year's Directors Guild Awards, which was held in Beverly Hills and hosted by Jed Apatow. Awardees included Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog, Maggie Gyllenhaal for The Lost Daughter, Mark Mylod for Succession, the series Hacks, Barry...
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Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022 Wrap-Up
Laura gives a summary of the televised SAG awards. Some of the highlights in this episode are mentions of Squid Game, Will Smith's role in King Richard, and Helen Mirren's Achievement Award. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss Laura's upcoming wrap-up of the Oscars! To find…
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King Richard, The Power of the Dog, and Dog with Channing Tatum
Laura gives a recap of some of the highlights from the Denver Film Festival, including King Richard starring Will Smith, and Sing 2 starring Bono and Scarlett Johansson. Also in this episode are Laura's latest Netflix recommendations, including Dog starring Channing Tatum. Laura's Spotify…
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Filming in Bulgaria with Minh Collins
Laura joins Minh on location in Bulgaria to hear about his latest projects there. Some of the topics discussed include developing relationships, navigating production safety in light of Covid-19, and what it is like filming in Bulgaria. Get in touch with Minh on Facebook and Instagram…
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2021 Cannes Film Festival Wrap-Up
Laura gives a summary of her experience at the 74th Cannes Film Festival in France for which Spike Lee was the president. This episode is packed with advice for how to make the most of your experience should you go, from what to wear, to how to navigate the various types of events and how to...
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On-Camera Audition Tips with Actor James DuMont
American actor and producer James DuMont joins Laura to talk about his newest project, his On Camera Workouts on Zoom, where he coaches actors looking to perfect their craft. Find his Facebook group below to learn more. Facebook - James Dumont On-Camera Workouts On Zoom...
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iHollywood Film Festival with Joyce Chow
Joyce Chow is the founder of the iHollywood Film Festival. iHollywood Film Fest is your Hollywood connection. They seek to set a standard of inspired creativity in storytelling, discover and educate diverse and the best of emerging storytellers, and showcase them to the world. Joyce has created…
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Omega Mart by Meow Wolf at Area 15
Laura relates her experience at Omega Mart, the newest interactive experience from Santa Fe’s groundbreaking art collective, Meow Wolf. Featuring jaw-dropping work from international and local artists, Omega Mart sends participants of all ages on a journey through surreal worlds, immersive...
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Shooting Remotely with Flimsy Creators at Paris International Film Festival
Laura interviewed actor Keilani Elizabeth Rose and musician Printz Board about their web series Flimsy and how they stayed creative during the lockdown. Built around its independent feature and short films competitions, the Paris International Film Festival offers a wide look on both…
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Cold Call with Katherine Cronyn at the Paris International Film Festival
Laura interviewed Cold Call writer and director Katherine Cronyn for the Paris International Film Festival. Katherine is a multi hyphenate born and raised in Montana. She attended the University of California and graduated with a B.A. from the UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television with an...
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Paris International Film Festival: The Cunning Man with Ali Cook
Laura interviewed The Cunning Man writer and director Ali Cook for the Paris International Film Festival. The film is inspired by John Harries (1785-1839) who used folklore magic and collected dead animals in the Welsh valleys. He is an actor and writer, known for Kilo Two Bravo (2014), In the...
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SeriesFest - A Hybrid Episodic Festival with Claire Taylor
A proud member of SeriesFest since Season One, Claire currently serves as the Director of Programming where she oversees all programming for the festival including the Digital Short Series, Late Night, Storytellers Initiative, and Independent Pilot Competitions. Before joining the SeriesFest…
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Running an Online Film Festival Tips with Minh Collins and Simona Loredana Muresan
Minh Collins and Simona Loredana Muresan are the founders of the Hollywood Film Festival and join Laura to talk about bringing the festival online. Learn more about the festival at https://www.floridahollywoodfilmfestival.com/schedule. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her...
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Paris International Film Festival with Jenna Suru
Jenna suru is an award-winning director and actor and is the director of the Paris International Film Festival. Highlighting the new voices of independent cinema, PIFF puts French and international filmmakers with a positive message under the spotlight. Built around its independent feature and...
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Denver Film Festival 2020 with Neil Truglio
Neil Truglio joins Laura to talk about the 43rd year of the Denver Film Festival and how they're offering the complete experience online. Check out the organization at https://www.denverfilm.org/dff43/, on Instagram @denverfilmsociety, and on Facebook @denverfilm. #DFF43 You can connect with…
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SeriesFest Wrap-Up with Laura Powers
Laura gives a wrap-up of the latest SeriesFest, an annual event that has become her favorite for networking and seeing what the latest developments in the film industry are. She gives a recap of some of the panel discussions, especially on the topic of diversity and changes in the industry due to...
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Film Production after Covid-19 with Minh Collins
Minh Collins began his filmmaking career in 1997 on the independent feature film “Sparkler.” This positive experience prompted him to switch careers from the medical field to the entertainment industry. Never regretting the transition, he has created a list of notable projects on his resume. In...
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Directing and Military Wives with Peter Cattaneo
Peter Cattaneo was born on July 1, 1964 in Twickenham, London, England. He is a director and writer, known for The Full Monty (1997), Opal Dream (2006) and Military Wives (2019). Find more about Military Wives at https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/military-wives and find him on IMDB at...
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Spencer Garrett Shares Film and TV Strategies
A third-generation actor, Spencer is the son of actress Kathleen Nolan, a former two-term president of the Screen Actors Guild. Father is Richard Heckenkamp, former head of Film Artists Associates, a talent agency. Spencer was raised in New York and Los Angeles and attended Duke and Fordham...
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Pitching Your Ideas with Brant Pindivic
With over 20 years of experience in producing, creating, and directing TV shows and movies, Brant Pinvidic has developed some of the most advanced pitch and presentation techniques that he now teaches to people from all walks of life. From humble beginnings in Canada, he worked his way through…
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Working from Home with Sarah Lynn Dawson
Sarah is a English actress and writer who trained at New York’s Lee Strasberg Institute of Film and Television. She was born in the Lake District in England and she spent a large part of her childhood growing up in Qatar, in the Middle East where she started acting at the age of seven when she…
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Running a Virtual Film Premiere with City of Salt Creators John and Alicia Farmer
John D. Farmer has been in the music industry for 25+ years and has owned various radio stations, including Utah Musicians Radio, American Music Radio, and Global Music Radio. His goal is to promote independent music from around the world. In 2018, he began directing and producing films with his...
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Berlin International Film Festival Wrap-up
Laura gives a wrap-up of her experience at the Berlin Film Festival and what filmmakers are generating buzz along with logistical tips to make the most of your attendance. The Berlinaleis one of the largest public film festivals in the world, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around…
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Comedy Directing with Maureen Hufnagel
Maureen has worked for many years in the advertising industry in Buenos Aires and as been awarded by Cannes Lions, CLIO and TV Grand Prix In Diente. She began directing advertising commercials in 2008 and was International Champion of the Absolut Lomo Competition. Learn more about her work at...
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ASCAP Sundance with Civil Twilight singer Steven Dayvid McKellar
Laura met Steven Dayvid McKellar, a South African Born artist, musician and writer, while she was at the Sundance Film Festival. He is the lead singer for Civil Twilight and currently lives in Nashville, TN. Learn more about his music and artwork at https://stevendayvidmckellar.com/...
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Laura's Sundance Film Festival Wrap-Up
Laura provides a wrap-up to the Sundance Film Festival and gives tips and tricks for making the most of your trip as well as the latest film industry news. Founded in 1981 by Robert Redford, Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides and preserves the space for artists in film,...
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Live at Sundance with Tony Toscano
Laura interviewed the nationally recognized film critic and historian Tony Toscano at the Sundance Film Festival. In 2002 Tony was honored with his first Emmy Award for his program. In 2007 Toscano received his 2nd Emmy. Toscano is also the film reviewer and entertainment guru for ABC-4's "Good...
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Live at Sundance with Novi Brown from Tyler Perry's Sistas
Novi Brown was at Sundance this year with the festival short film BALDWIN BEAUTY and she also stars in the hugely successful BET show, Tyler Perry’s SISTAS. The show is about four African American women living in Atlanta dealing with love, dating and work. Each episode was written and directed by...
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Film Festival and Distribution Seminar at the Gold Movie Awards with Rebekah Smith and Billy Thurmon
Laura hosted a seminar titled Film Festival Distribution Strategy at the Gold Movie Awards with Rebekah Smith and Billy Thurmon. Doctor Rebekah Louisa Smith began her film industry career in 2008, working as a producer on Wales’ most successful national horror film festival, the brilliantly-named...
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Gold Movie Awards Interview with Marco Recalchi and Jason Matthewson
Laura interviews Jason Matthewson (event producer) and Marco Recalchi (founder and organizer) from the Gold Movie Awards. Gold Movie Awards® is an international film festival and is proud to be brought to you live from London’s world famous West End at the historic birthplace of British cinema…
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Music Video Creator Panel at the Seattle Film Summit
Laura moderated a panel discussion at the Seattle Film Summit with veteran music and music video producers from the area. They talk about the creative process, taking risks, and making the most out of a small budget. Learn more about the Summit at https://seattlefilmsummit.com/ Panelists: Anthony...
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American Film Market 2019 Wrap-Up
Laura gives a wrap-up of the events and panels at the 2019 American Film Market in Santa Monica as well as tips and tricks for getting the most out of your visit. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter...
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Film Distribution, Buffalo 8 and Sean Flanagan Live at AFM
Sean Flanagan is a writer/producer who has made his name in film distribution and marketing, working on over 800 feature films in the past five years. He has worked for Swingset Creative, BidSlate, Mojomakers, Buffalo 8, Visual Data Media Services, Premiere Digital, Quiver and for dozens of North...
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Mipcom Wrap Up
Laura gives a wrap-up of her experience at Mipcom in Cannes, France, including some of the highlights, latest technological innovations, and tips on how to get the most out of your experience at the film festival. Learn more about the festival at https://www.mipcom.com/ To find out more about…
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Seattle Film Summit with Ben Andrews
Ben is the founder of the Seattle Film Summit which empowers regional artists to develop innovative methods of storytelling, funding and distribution to shape a new, socially responsible film culture for the Pacific Northwest. Writers, directors, producers and actors have the opportunity to meet...
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Finding Your Niche in Advertising with Karim Zariffa
Karim Zariffa is a director and artist based in Quebec, Canada who has produced advertisements for high-profile clients including Google, Toyota, Master Card, and BMW. Karim’s artistic vision as a director is a vibrant and playful one. Known for his distinctive art direction, he works in a bold...
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A Conversation with DFF Festival Programmer Neil Truglio
Neil Truglio has been with the Denver Film Society for thirteen years as the Director of Marketing and PR. After departing the organization in 2008 to seek an opportunity to teach in the public school, he returned this year as the Education Director to bring cinematic education programs to the...
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The Legendary Series with Leonard Corbucci
Leonardo Corbucci is an American/Italian author, director and producer, an International award winning member of the DGA Director Guild of America. He comes from a family of filmmakers including Sergio Corbucci, the filmmaker who has heavily influenced Quentin Tarantino and was recently featured...
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This podcast gives a behind the scenes look at show business. Laura Powers interviews writers, actors, directors, musicians and fascinating people in the entertainment industry.
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