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Tales From The Crew

by Level10TV

Producer Michael Wormser interviews TV & Film Crew. Topics include detailing crew positions, recounting on set stories, and discussing ideas for better collaboration on set.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 18 - Is Dolly Grip part of the Camera or G&E Team? Find out with Dolly Grip RJ Saraza

    It's not often you'll find RJ Saraza on set without a smile! He's an upbeat and positive person that not only loves what he does but is one of the best in the business. A master of his craft and a leader on set. Join us as we talk about the ins and outs of Dolly Gripping, the pathway to figuring...

  2. Episode 17 - Filming during a Pandemic with ViacomCBS - BET Production Exec Jeff Williams

    Jeff Williams is not only a skilled and talented Production Executive but is also a veteran, a leader, and one of the greatest people I know. Join us as we discuss his experience in the unscripted world and learn about some of the amazing steps that ViacomCBS has taken during the Covid-19 Era....

  3. Episode 16 -The Challenges of a Production Manager on Set - Nathaniel Dueber

    Nathaniel Dueber, a leading Production Manager in Los Angeles has worked on a variety of projects stemming from low budget indie films to high-end clients such as NBC, Snapchat, and Capitol Records. Listen in as we discuss his day to day challenges and his approach to each project. If you're...

  4. Episode 15 - Making The Day in Unscripted TV with 1st Assistant Director Jenna Verchota

    1st Assistant Director Jenna Verchota is an expert in mapping out the best options to move forward on a daily production schedule for both scripted and unscripted projects. With a background in screenwriting from Chapman University and years of onset experience, she's cultivated a uniquely…

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  5. Episode 14 - From "The Shape of Water" to "The Human Centipede III" - A discussion with Special Effects Makeup Artist - Kenneth Calhoun

    Known as Super Ken, Special Effects Makeup Artist Kenneth Calhoun is a true gift to filmmaking. Inspired early on by Makeup Artist Steve Johnson (The Abyss), Stan Winston (Jurassic Park) and Tom Savini (Friday The 13th), Ken started by testing out makeup at 14 on his now Fiancé and since then has...

  6. Episode 13 - Meet Composer Alan Lazar (Netflix Original Movie Holiday In The Wild)

    Composer Alan Lazar recently completed his second Netflix Original movie Holiday In The Wild, starring Kristin Davis and Rob Lowe, directed by Ernie Barbarash. Previously he scored Netflix Original movie The Most Hated Woman In America, starring Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, directed by Tommy...

  7. Episode 12 - The Making of "Spider-man: Into The Spider-verse" with VFX Supervisor Michael Lasker

    Michael Lasker is without question one of the top Hollywood VFX Supervisors working in animation today and we couldn't be more excited to have him on the podcast. Listen in as we discuss his career, highlighting films that he’s worked on including Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse and many more!...

  8. Episode 11 - No Time For Error - with Production Sound Mixer Cody Peterson

    If you're interested in learning about production sound mixing or would like to learn some tips and tricks to improve sound recording and mixing on set then this episode is for you! Join us as we learn from Cody Peterson (The Thinning, Internet Famous) how he prepares for each project, and the...

  9. Episode 10 - Going Viral - VFX Supervisor Chris Clements

    Chris Clements is a force in VFX. Getting his start on YouTube and later launching the popular YouTube channel FXitinPost that recently released the epic fan film Star Wars SC 38 Reimagined #SC38Reimagined. I met Chris through Ryan Sturz, a stunt coordinator that we've had on the show before.…

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  10. Episode 9 - A Story For All Platforms - with Musician and Filmmaker Bob Wayne

    One day driving on the 405 Freeway I heard the song MACK on a country station. It was such a brilliant story it had to be a movie. So on a whim, I messaged Bob and turns out he had a screenplay for the song and was ready to go! I guess if you're a storyteller it doesn't matter the format, and Bob...

  11. Episode 8 - Going back to Analogue with 1st AC Riley Keeton

    In this new episode, we feature Riley Keeton, a local 600 First Assistant Camera. This position is INCREDIBLY crucial to production. Not only is it keeping the camera in focus, but working with each department to make sure what goes in the frame of each shot is planned out and well communicated....

  12. Episode 7 - A Conversation with Filmmaker Tom McLoughlin (Friday the 13th Part VI, Jason Lives)

    Tom McLoughlin is an award-winning filmmaker who wrote and directed Friday the 13th Part VI, Jason Lives. A film considered the critical and fan favorite of the series for blending dark humor with horror. Aside from this credit he's also worked in Television, is currently in a rock band, and...

  13. Episode 6 - A family of Filmmakers with Director/DP Oliver Young

    After graduating from Chapman University Film School several years ago Oliver Young deep dived into the film scene. Initially as a Key Grip and then to working as a Director of Photography and now as a Film Director. Oliver comes from a lineage of filmmakers; his father actually met his mother on…

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  14. Episode 5 - Designing the set of "Real Bros of Simi Valley" with Production Designer Sage Griffin

    Sage is a leading Production Designer in Los Angeles. We've worked together on several amazing projects from Season 1 of REAL BROS OF SIMI VALLEY to the CryptTV - Netflix Horror Anthology DON'T WATCH THIS and most recently the indie film FUNNY STORY. No matter the project Sage brings with her a...

  15. Episode 4 - The love of Genre Filmmaking with Director Steven Shea

    Steven and I both came from the same hometown of New Iberia, LA and re-connected working on several CryptTV Projects together. Not only is Steven a talented filmmaker, but he's also a skilled Still Photographer, owner of Abyssmal Entertainment, and a talented comic book writer who will be at...

  16. Episode 3 - Are Actors Crew? with Actor Adam Busch (Altered Carbon)

    Join us as we podcast with Adam Busch, who can currently be seen on ALTERED CARBON, open up about life as an actor on set. Throughout the conversation, we came up with a few great ideas to make a set more inclusive, strengthen collaboration, and how to make amazing projects even more amazing!...

  17. Episode 2 - Innovative Filmmaking with Writer/Director - Michael Gallagher (Funny Story, The Thinning)

    Michael Gallagher aka Totally Sketch needs little introduction on YouTube. Creator of Totally Sketch, co-founder of Maker Studios and Writer/Producer/Director of the new film FUNNY STORY. We sit down to discuss his approach to Studio Filmmaking vs Indie Filmmaking, and hear first-hand amazing...

  18. Episode 1- Day in the live of a Stunt Performer with Stunt Coordinator Ryan Sturz (Captain Marvel)

    Ryan Sturz is a leading Stunt Coordinator and Performer. In the podcast, we discuss his career working on massive films such as Captain Marvel to small indie films such as Funny Story. I started working with Ryan on Joey Graceffa's STORYTELLERS several years ago and most recently on The Thinning:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Producer Michael Wormser interviews TV & Film Crew. Topics include detailing crew positions, recounting on set stories, and discussing ideas for better collaboration on set.

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Producer Michael Wormser interviews TV & Film Crew. Topics include detailing crew positions, recounting on set stories, and discussing ideas for better collaboration on set.

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