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Cinema Pathway Podcast

by Fernando Guillen

Cinema Pathway Podcast is about the craft of filmmakers who are active in the film industry in the United States & around the world. We have assembled this venue to start an honest and friendly conversation about how unique every individual is in their craft's approach as they manifest themselves professionally with different experiences, styles, and techniques with our host, Fernando Guillen, and co-host Dana Della camera. We will get you up close and personal with every one of our guests, going deep into a conversation that will bring enlightenment to your career path in this fantastic world of cinema. It is an opportunity to hear great filmmakers of all types of the spectrum who have one thing in common: their love for cinema.

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Episodes

  1. From Vision to Screen "A Filmmaker’s Trailblazing Journey": Special Guest Mo Fitzgibbons

    Need biographyMo Fitzgibbons has built a daring career, overcoming every obstacle with discipline and determination. Miami Native went from being a model teenager, skateboarding on the cover of magazines and commercials, to directing, producing, and writing for over 2 decades. She founded Walker...

  2. Fusing Film and Sculpture “A Unique Artistic Lens”: Special guest Claudio Marcotulli

    Claudio Marcotulli is a filmmaker born in Venezuela; from his early days growing up in Caracas, his passion for aerodynamics, filmmaking, and the arts grew tremendously every day until he had the opportunity to train as an Aeronautical Engineer. As Claudio Marcotulli continued his education in…

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  3. Part Two "Crafting Cinematic Vision and Lighting Engineer" "Special Guest Egon Stephan Jr." Part Two

    Part two of his incredible interview with Fernando Guillen: Egon Stephan Jr. is a cinematographer and director of photography whose credits include the hit series DEXTER and BURN NOTICE. Feature films range from STRIPTEASE, REALITY BITES, PASSENGER 57, and FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR. He also worked…

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  4. Part one "Crafting Cinematic Vision and Lighting Engineer" "Special guest Egon Stephan Jr."

    Part one of his incredible interview with Fernando Guillen: Egon Stephan Jr. is a cinematographer and director of photography whose credits include the hit series DEXTER and BURN NOTICE. Feature films range from STRIPTEASE, REALITY BITES, PASSENGER 57, and FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR. He also worked…

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  5. "Unveiling The Artistry of the Imagination" "Special guest Bianca Graciani"

    Bianca Graciani es una maquilladora profesional de efectos especiales con diez años entre los diferentes medios como el cine, el teatro, televisión, y en comerciales. Oriunda de Puerto Rico tiene muchas experiencias que se extiende más allá del maquillaje y los efectos especiales. Y sobre todo...

  6. Filmmaker and community catalyst "Special guest Taylor Miller"

    Taylor Miller is an award-winning documentarian and published author passionate about storytelling through photography, film, painting, and writing. She received her MA in Communications from the European Graduate School in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. Miller loves life as a documentarian, whether...

  7. "A touch transforms with the power of creativity in her veins" With a special guest Idelia Mars

    Idelia Mars is an international music singer in the pop, electronic, dance, and R&B genres. She can sing in three languages: English, Russian, and Tatar. Idelia is also becoming fluent in Spanish; her goal is to sing in Spanish in a future production. Idelia Makarova was born in the capital city…

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  8. Filmmaking by Filmmaker Pilot

    Welcome Film Lovers around the world. This is The Cinema Pathway Podcast. I am your host, Fernando Guillen, and alongside me is the talented, lovely co-host, Dana Dellacamera-- Join us as they embark on a journey to explore the art and craft of cinema. Each episode highlights filmmakers from...

  9. Blazing a trail: From Best Buy to Big Screen with Yessenia Cossio,

    In this episode, from Best Buy to the Big Screen, Yessenia Cossio shares her journey from the Geek Squad to becoming a professional stunt woman. A chance encounter, a film, and a mentor changed her life's course. Hear how Yessenia overcame her struggles with her mental health to be in several...

  10. The Art of Beholding: Beauty in everything you see! "With Special guest Joe Wesley"

    In this episode, we embark into the mind of Joe Wesley's journey from jet-setting worldwide as lead photographer on a multi-million dollar product campaign to filming for prominent consulting companies, which is truly inspiring. His dedication to speaking the truth on historic HBCUs and mental...

  11. Entrepreneur and Visionary Filmmaker 'With Special guest Luner Eugene"

    In this episode, we're honored to learn from the mentor and guide, Luner Eugene, our special guest. He's not just a filmmaker; he's the force behind Lunerversal Productions, a name shaping the future of black cinema. His mission, which he is deeply committed to, is to unite all black cinema...

  12. “The Content Marketing Specialist Guru” "Perspective is everything" With special Taurell Deedz Fussell's

    Have you ever wanted to know how to market your film, commercial, or content online? In this episode, we explore marketing strategies with one of this industry's leading content market specialists. Taurell Fussell will show you how! Filmmaker, storyteller, director, producer, music producer, and...

  13. The Hope Diamond of Film World “Shining the light of hope into a brilliant career.” With special Guest Diamos Demerritt's

    From facing three life prison sentences to becoming the CEO of a thriving film production company, Diamos Demerritt's journey has been illuminated by the light of success, challenges, and hope. Diamos gives insight into the art of building a successful business model, running your own production...

  14. The master of script supervising “Writing the future of film as we know it.” With special guest Emily Pendas

    Before you ever hear a line or see a movement on screen, the master hand of script supervising Emily Pendas comes to the rescue! Like Japeto is to Pinocchio, so are script supervisors to the script and story, turning them into real boys or a real story. From being under the intense pressure of...

  15. The Modern-Day Renaissance Woman “So many roles, so little time. “ With special guest Sophie London

    In this episode, The Modern-Day Renaissance Woman “So many roles, so little time. “With our special guest, Sophie London, and her experience in the filling industry Working with legendary companies like Marvel, ABC, nickelodeon, MTV, and Bravo, I would call. Sophie London is more than just a…

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  16. "Do it with passion, or don't do it at all!" With special guests, Passion P-Say Roosevelt!

    "Do it with passion, or don't do it at all!" With special guests, Passion P-Say Roosevelt, the acting coach to the stars, Passion! Passion! Passion! If you don't have an undeniable, aching, & painstaking passion to do what you do, the kind that gives you a reason to live and get up in the Good...

  17. "Show me the meat and show me the money!" With our special guest Joanne Butcher

    Do you want to know how to make movies, make money, and improve the world? Joanne Butcher cuts right to the point. She is the brutally honest friend who will tell you the truth in love! But the bottom line is you will see results. From battling an illness that had her bedridden for seven years &...

  18. Like the modern version of any Romeo & Juliet drama, it's Juliet Romeo. Sickle cell no more!

    Move over to Romeo & Juliet as we present Ms. Juliet Romeo! Like pulling her life from any Shakespearean drama, from conquering her debilitating sickle cell disease. From expressing her downright bold views on the actor's strike to bulldozing new avenues for filmmakers with disabilities that…

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  19. The Prodigal Son returns from the urban jungle to tell his story! With special guest Antwan Smith

    Redemption For Ex-Prisoners, The Actors Strike Debate & how 60,000 and a dream reaches millions of viewers. Who said you need gobs of money to make profound and good work that grabs the attention of an entire culture? Do you want to know how to make it happen? Stay tuned as we talk to one of...

  20. Director of Photography, filmmaker, activist, bandit with Tabatha Mudra

    Tabatha Mudra is an award-winning Director of Photography, Director, Filmmaker and Producer. She was already an accomplished photographer when she decided to jump feet first into the world of filmmaking by entering the Miami 48-Hour Film Festival. Tabatha assembled an all-female team of…

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  21. Productions Management, where the magic really happens with Francesca Gonzalez

    Join us for this exciting episode as we discuss the magic behind the scenes. Francesca “Frenchy” Gonzalez started in music at a young age and began pursuing a music career before moving into film. She will share with our listeners how she got her start as an unpaid intern and moved up, rather...

  22. Helping emerging artist accelerate with Dana Dellacamera

    Today we are proud to welcome Dana Dellacamera to the podcast. Dan is a filmmaker, singer, and actor who has appeared on stage and in both short and feature films. Dana will share with us how she first started performing and how her journey brought her to two important roles she holds today. Dana...

  23. Rerun, the Steadicam, bound for glory from the beginning with special guest Gregory Dillard

    Today, we’ll start season two of cinema pathway with some Steadicam trivia, talk about its history, and then learn what it takes to be a Steadicam operator from Gregory Dillard. First, our host and listeners will get an education on the difference between the different types of Steadicams…

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  24. Illusions of phenomenon with production designer Jerry Blohm

    Prepare for a fascinating episode as we dig into the world of production and art design, prop making and set building, and 18th-century weapons. Jerry Blohm will share his experience as an armorer on his first feature film with a legendary actor, director, and military advisor. He’ll then take…

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  25. "Cave's Fable" during the "Days of Darkness with special guest Magaly Pefig

    We are joined by the super-talented director, writer, and actor Magaly Pefig. As she prefers, Maggie will share how she got into acting when she was young and continued to hone her craft as an actress. We'll talk about how she extended her artistic boundaries by writing, producing, directing, and...

  26. A modern day renaissance man with special guest Bryan Thompson

    We were fortunate to have filmmaker and founder of the "Miami Web Fest," Bryan Thompson, stop by the Cinema Pathway Podcast just hours before the premiere of his latest film, Dirt. Bryan shared with us how we went from singing in high school in Michigan to becoming an accomplished writer…

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  27. The business of entertainment with Special guest! Entertainment Lawyer Sofia Stanley

    We are joined today by Sofia Stanley. Sofia will take our listeners on her journey from England to New England, Washington DC to Hollywood, California, and then Hollywood, Florida. She’ll share stories of how she got her foot in the door as entertainment and educate our viewers on what...

  28. The future of filmmaking is, maybe not making films with Nathan Mikita

    Fernando Guliian will introduce a great episode celebrating Father's Day. Cinema Pathway, we continue the conversation around the education of filmmakers. Our guest Nathan Mikita is a film professor and a filmmaker and has worked across several visual mediums, from theater to film and what can be...

  29. School is in, the Television Studio: With special guest Jim Guaracsi

    Our guest this week is award-winning educator and filmmaker Jim Guarasci. He will share with our listeners his journey from working behind the camera to the classroom and into his current position as an Executive Producer with the Broward Education Communications Network (BECON). He will talk…

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  30. Behind the scenes & also leading the future of filmmaking with Lerue Sarvis Jr.

    On this memorial day, we proudly present one of our memorable episodes from season one with our special guest and veteran Lerue Sarvis Jr., A renaissance Man: Defined as someone with many talents or areas of knowledge. Not so common, Servant Leader: focuses primarily on the growth and well-being…

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  31. Blazing your own path as a filmmaker with special guest Joycelyn Bejar

    This week on the Cinema Pathway Podcast, we welcome filmmaker, Joycelyn Bejar. Joycelyn will take us on a journey from her early dream of being a foreign news correspondent and journalist to eventually making commercials, music videos, and films. In addition, she will share some stories of…

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  32. Coast to Coast, from in front of to behind the camera with special guest MO Fitzgibbon

    Prepare for a great new episode with writer, producer, director (and many other titles) Mo Fitzgibbon. Mo will share with us how she got her to start in the business and how shortening her full name to Mo helped clear some hurdles for women in the film industry. We will also talk about the...

  33. Inside the Stuntman mind with special guest Juan Bofill

    On this exciting episode, we are pleased to have Juan Bofill. He will talk about the impressive career that has taken him from stuntman to stunt coordinator, fight choreographer, and special effects artist to acting and moving behind the camera as a producer, director, and writer. We will have an...

  34. Rerun episode from cinematography & Keeping Alive with Egon Stephan JR

    In this episode, we like to get deep into the craft of filmmaking, talking about the actual ins and outs of making films. The film has always been a visual medium. Starting with the Lumiere brothers, the genius of silent film stars like Chaplin and my personal favorite, Buster Keaton, wowed...

  35. A Life behind the camera with cameraman Rick Bravo

    We are joined on this episode by cameraman Rick Bravo Jr. The son of cinematographer and camera operator Enrique Bravo, who worked on some of the most influential films of the last 75 years, including The Exorcist, The French Connection, and The Deer Hunter, Rick grew up on and around film sets.…

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  36. A world of moving T-stops filled with exposures, dollies, sliders, and drones with cinematographer Laszlo Thomas Nador

    We start this episode by talking about how a pre-med student in Texas began on his pathway to becoming a cinematographer. Then, Laszlo will share how he started working in advertising as an editor and eventually moved to behind the camera. He’ll share stories of the hundreds of commercials he’s...

  37. From page to stage with writer, actor & acting coach Yonel Aris.

    We are joined on this episode by writer, producer, actor, and acting coach Yonel Aris who will talk about his pathway to earning his degree in theater. He will tell us as he's gone from acting to writing and getting into acting coaching. Further, we will discuss what makes a good acting coach…

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  38. The man of many hats with actor, director & writer Aaron Abelto

    We are joined in this episode by accomplished filmmaker Aaron Abelto. Aaron will share with our listeners his unique pathway to becoming the actor, writer, director, and producer he has become today. He'll talk about his inspirations and influences from the indie film world, his two documentaries...

  39. Defining the craft of storytelling with filmmaker Jennifer Joy O' Grady

    We are joined by actress, director, producer, content creator, and all-around storyteller Jennifer Joy O'Grady on this episode. Jennifer will talk about her pathway from starting in dance and theater and evolving to acting in front of the camera before expanding her knowledge to all aspects of…

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  40. The dynamic duo of female filmmakers with special guests Maria Jose & Karla Noriega "The Lucky Twins"

    In this episode, we have a special treat for our listeners. We have not one, but two guests. Maria Jose & Karla Noriega, also known as “The Lucky Twins.” They will share their inspiring journey from Guadalajara, Mexico, to the United States and how their creativity began when they were little....

  41. Think it, picture it, write it with screenwriter Rolando Vinas

    We are joined on this episode by screenwriter Rolando Vinas. Rolando will talk about what draws him to specific genres and what it means to explore the darkest areas of humanity. We’ll talk about the screenwriting process and finding the best approach for the writer. Other topics we’ll discuss…

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  42. The heart of a productions with Line Producer Antonio Martinez

    In this episode, we sit down with Line Producer Antonio Martinez. He’ll share his journey from Colombia to the United States and how working in various crew positions on set prepared him for when he moved into producing. We’ll talk about safety on set which is always paramount. Antonio will also...

  43. From behind the camera to in front of the class with Film Professor Josh Ellis

    We are joined on this episode by Film Professor Josh Ellis. Josh will share with our listeners the pathway he has taken from growing up in the Pacific Northwest to graduate school in Florida before moving to Los Angeles and working his way up in camera departments in film and TV before moving…

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  44. From stage to screen & from South America to North America with Actor Fernando Guillen

    In this episode, we sit down with actor Fernando Guillen. First, we talk about how he studied acting in his native Venezuela before settling in Miami. We’ll also discuss his journey from stage acting to screen acting and some differences and similarities. Fernando will share a story about how he...

  45. In the Director chair with Miguel Miller

    With over 100 film projects to his name, Director Miguel Miller has had his films screened at some of the world's leading film festivals, including Cannes. In this episode, we will learn how Miguel first got into filmmaking and how his love of storytelling still drives him. He will share with us...

  46. Choreography & consent in film with Intimacy Coordinator Nicole Perry

    Over the past few years, the position of Intimacy Coordinator has become more and more an essential part of the filmmaking and television process. Nicole Perry is a leading Intimacy Coordinator whose most recent work can be seen in the Hulu documentary God Forbid. We’ll get into detail about what...

  47. Sound, the heartbeat of films with Abraham Oleksnianski

    In this episode, we talk about everything in the sound world with our guest Abraham Oleksnianski. First, we will talk about how Abraham started as a musician and became a successful audio engineer. Then, we’ll talk about the differences in recording between concerts and TV commercials and some...

  48. Commercials, films, teaching, and mentoring with special guest Joan Gringer

    Our guest today is someone whose list of accomplishments, credits, and career highlights alone would take up an entire episode. Joan Gringer’s start came in the advertising world. While it was some time after the “Mad Men” era, we talked about what it was like to work in the Madison Avenue world....

  49. What makes and artist, an artist with special guest Claudio Marcotulli

    In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming a true artist to the podcast. Claudio Marcotulli has worked in a multitude of visual arts. He is a filmmaker, an artist, and a professor. We’ll talk about how his career started as an aeronautical engineer and how that still influences and...

  50. The Steadicam, bound for glory from the beginning with special guest Gregory Dillard

    Today we’ll start season two of cinema pathway with some Steadicam trivia, talk about its history, and then learn what it takes to be a Steadicam operator from Gregory Dillard. First, our host and listeners will get an education on the difference between the different types of Steadicams…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Cinema Pathway Podcast is about the craft of filmmakers who are active in the film industry in the United States & around the world. We have assembled this venue to start an honest and friendly conversation about how unique every individual is in their craft's approach as they manifest themselves professionally with different experiences, styles, and techniques with our host, Fernando Guillen, and co-host Dana Della camera. We will get you up close and personal with every one of our guests, going deep into a conversation that will bring enlightenment to your career path in this fantastic world of cinema. It is an opportunity to hear great filmmakers of all types of the spectrum who have one thing in common: their love for cinema.

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Fernando Guillen

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