Best Hilliard Guess Podcasts (2025)

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532: MICHEAUX FILM FEST - NOEL BRAHAM 1:39:32

14h ago1:39:32

1:39:32

In this Season Finale episode, Hilliard sits down with actor/writer/prod/director NOEL BRAHAM - co-founder of the hit MICHEAUX FILM FESTIVAL now in its 7th year and killing the game on the circuit! HIGHLIGHTS: The Power of “YET," lessons from his family growing up, becoming an actor, climbing many mountains, becoming a filmmaker and producing a Web…

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531: EXEC PRODUCER SARA FINNEY JOHNSON 1:13:07

8d ago1:13:07

1:13:07

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host TV comedy writer Myles Warden sat down in a super fun conversation with icon comedy/drama writer SARA FINNEY JOHNSON (co-creator on the ICONIC television series’ Moesha and The Parkers) and who has worked on many one hour dramas (Queen Sugar, Games People Play, etc) that make her invaluable in the room, o…

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530: OUT NFL PLAYER/AUTHOR - R.K. RUSSELL 2:16:08

15d ago2:16:08

2:16:08

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host Tristan J. Shuler sat down for a 2-hour, in-depth, hilarious conversation with R. K. RUSSELL, Out NFL Player, activist, poet and author of the amazing new book THE YARDS BETWEEN US! HIGHLIGHTS: Growing up in Buffalo, Dallas racism and culture, Football at Purdue, the emotional NFL Draft and signing with t…

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529: SELWYN SEYFU HINDS - SHOWRUNNER 2:33:04

22d ago2:33:04

2:33:04

In this episode, Hilliard sits down for an in-depth, over 2-hour conversation with SELWYN SEYFU HINDS Showrunner/Creator of WASHINGTON BLACK the new hit series on HULU! HIGHLIGHTS: The Source Magazine in the late 90s and the climate of Hip-Hop, going from Guyana to Brooklyn in the height of Classic Rap, the night Biggy Smalls died, his college year…

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528: PARIS BARCLAY - EMMY-WINNING DIRECTOR / PRODUCER 1:25:49

1M ago1:25:49

1:25:49

In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host filmmaker/cinematographer (nephew) William M. Barclay sit down with Icon, Emmy-winning director/producer PARIS BARCLAY. HIGHLIGHTS: Paris’ Revival of his musical LETTERS FROM NAM, indie film and its importance today, using resources around you, Paris’ start directing music videos, pivoting to directing epi…

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291: Acting Without Limits — The Many Stages of Kathryn Smith-McGlynn 48:20

1M ago48:20

48:20

BraveMaker Podcast with special guest Kathryn Smith-McGlynn!Kathryn Smith-McGlynn is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer whose powerhouse performances span theatre, film, and television. She’s graced the stage in acclaimed productions like HENRY V (The Old Globe), FAIRVIEW and SWEAT (Capital Stage), and DISGRACED (San Jose Stage)…

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292: What It Really Takes to Write for Hollywood with Hilliard Guess 59:50

1M ago59:50

59:50

We’re going deep into the real, raw truth of screenwriting with Hilliard Guess — writer, producer, podcaster, and director. From breaking into the industry to surviving the writer’s room, Hilliard is here to spill it all.With credits on Deadly Class (SYFY), the award-winning digital series TICKER, Amazon’s CROSS: AFTER HOURS, and the upcoming comin…

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290: Talking Screenwriting with Jacob Krueger 12:24

1M ago12:24

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Watch the weekly LIVE stream on ⁠⁠BraveMaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow BraveMaker on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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289: Casting, production and best practices for actors with casting director Jane Flowers 49:38

1M ago49:38

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🎙️BraveMaker Podcast -- Casting & Character with special guest Jane Flowers!Jane is a casting director based in Los Angeles who began her career as an actor, earning her MFA from UCLA before transitioning to casting in 2011. She’s been on a mission ever since: helping actors book roles and shine on screen.Her recent credits include Way of the Warri…

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285: Making short films, VIRGIN and STEADY 43:01

1M ago43:01

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Join our engaging BraveMaker Podcast conversation -- Making Short Films: VIRGIN and STEADY.Welcome our guests:Ramone Menon, a filmmaker from Bangalore, India, currently based in Los Angeles, California. Ramone has crafted a niche in genre cinema, particularly horror intertwined with social commentary. His film "Virgin" adds to his portfolio of thou…

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286: Making MAN GOES ON RANT with Peter Pardini 35:23

1M ago35:23

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🎬Join Tony Gapastione for a conversation with filmmaker Peter Curtis Pardini!Based in Austin, TX, Peter has made several documentaries about the legendary rock band Chicago, including Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago, released by CNN Films in 2017. His passion for documentary storytelling has fueled his journey into narrative filmmaking, …

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288: Micro-budget Filmmaking with Noam Kroll 46:38

1M ago46:38

46:38

BraveMaker Podcast -- Micro-Budget Filmmaking with special guest Noam Kroll!Noam Kroll is a Los Angeles-based narrative filmmaker and creative entrepreneur best known for his incredibly DIY approach to the craft. His micro-budget features Shadows on the Road, Psychosynthesis, and Disappearing Boy have earned acclaim at international festivals, and …

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287: How Traci Hays Directs Female-Centric Feature Films 49:05

1M ago49:05

49:05

BraveMaker Podcast -- How To Direct Female-Centric Feature Films with special guest Traci Hays.Traci Hays is best known for bringing female-centric stories to the forefront, and her fourth feature, ON THE RUN, is no exception—landing on Tubi’s Most Liked List as her third installment for FOX. Her international dark comedy MY BLOODY GALENTINE is als…

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527: EPISODIC DIRECTOR - KEN WHITTINGHAM 1:52:42

1M ago1:52:42

1:52:42

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther, The Great Debaters) sit down for an in-depth, hilarious conversation with episodic director/producer KEN WHITTINGHAM, the man behind directing over 350 episodes of comedy television! Highlights: Ken’s rise from PA to Stage Manager in multi-cam comedies, Marl…

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526: SCREENWRITERS’ RANT ROOM “LIVE” 2:10:48

2M ago2:10:48

2:10:48

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, tv/film writer Saeed Crumpler recorded a "LIVE" Screenwriters' Rant Room podcast at the Bravemaker film festival in Redwood City, California! HILLIARD GUESS With credits on Deadly Class (SYFY), showrunner on the award-winning digital series TICKER, Exec Producer on Amazon’s CROSS: AFTER HOURS, and the up…

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525: CO-EXECUTIVE PROD - CHRIS RAFFERTY 1:57:27

2M ago1:57:27

1:57:27

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, writer/producer Dwain Worrell sit down for a super fun conversation with Co-Executive Producer CHRIS RAFFERTY (THE FLASH, COBRA KAI & LUCIFER)! Chris has been a lifelong artist in many different fields. He grew up an illustrator with dreams of drawing comic books. Made short films while earning a film de…

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524: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - ERIC DEAN SEATON 1:48:36

2M ago1:48:36

1:48:36

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host writer/dir/prod Fia Perera sit down for a 2 hour, in-depth conversation with writer/director/executive producer ERIC DEAN SEATON! Highlights: Working his way up as an AD, getting his first episodic directors gig, sustaining a long career, directors get hired for what you've already done, creating a graphi…

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523: PRIDE MONTH 2:16:45

2M ago2:16:45

2:16:45

In this episode, Hilliard and Queer guest co-hosts writer/producer Deonte Staats, actor/filmmaker Dalila Ali Rajah and writer/content creator Skylar Ezell sit down in a super fun, engaging, 2-hour episode chopped full of game. Some topics: Highlighting people in our culture, anti-fem insults, "it’s just a phase," acceptance of being Out, a Platinum…

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522: SHOWRUNNER LATOYA MORGAN 2:01:28

3M ago2:01:28

2:01:28

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host writer/producer Deonte Staats sit down for a two hour, nothing but game conversation with Showrunner/Co-Creator of the new MAX hit series DUSTER! Highlights: LaToya’s time in the Warner Bros Writers Workshop, the Overall Deal and how it works, the John Wells system, creating the show Duster, casting, staf…

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521: CO-EP STACEY EVANS MORGAN 2:10:12

4M ago2:10:12

2:10:12

In this Season Finale episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, comedy writer Myles Warden sat down for a super fun, 2-hour episode with CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER STACEY EVANS MORGAN! We talk about Stacey’s amazing journey from assistant to co-ep, challenges as a writer, investing in yourself, opening doors for yourself, saying yes to opportunities, produci…

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520: SHOWRUNNER AARON RAHSAAN THOMAS 2:06:57

5M ago2:06:57

2:06:57

In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host Saeed Crumpler sat down with one of our favorite repeating guests AARON RAHSAAN THOMAS, acclaimed TV, Film writer/producer/ creator/co-showrunner of S.W.A.T., who began his career on Soul Food, Saturday Night Lights, Numbers, CSI NY, Southland, Sleepy Hollow and The Get-Down to list a few! We talk about how…

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519: SHOWRUNNER GLEN MAZZARA 1:55:26

5M ago1:55:26

1:55:26

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host TV/Film writer Saeed Crumpler sat down with big bro Showrunner GLEN MAZZARA (Crash, Damien, The Walking Dead, Hawthorne, Extraction to list a few)! HIGHLIGHTS: The WGA's new TV Writers Leadership Training Program, what Glen's been up to since our last episode #93 back in 2016, how to handle Development, P…

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518: CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER VINCENT BROWN 1:26:53

5M ago1:26:53

1:26:53

In this episode, Hilliard and comedy writer Myles Warden sat down for a super fun conversation with Co-Executive Producer VINCENT BROWN. Vincent recently wrapped up as co-executive producer for the FOX animated series HOUSEBROKEN, starring Lisa Kudrow. Prior to that, he served as a Co-Executive Producer on Apple TV’s series LIFE BY ELLA, winner of …

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517: STACIE GREENWELL - STAR ON CROSS 1:33:10

5M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-hosts (actor/filmmaker) Shawn Carter Peterson and (actor/filmmaker) Iona Morris Jackson sat down with STACIE GREENWELL who plays the role of Detective Shawna D Lackner, one of the stars on the Amazon Prime hit series CROSS! Stacie’s journey from the courtroom to the camera is a testament to following one's tru…

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516: SURVIVING THE MEETING GAUNTLET 1:08:02

6M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

In this episode, Hilliard and Writer on the Verge, Rich Scott, sit down for an impromptu conversation about writer showrunner and executive meetings -- over talking, mentorship, perception, nurturing relationships, being ready for an opportunity, working with producers and friends, having a Rep that works for you, not against you and so much more! …

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515: TV STAFFING MEETINGS 1:00:22

6M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

In this episode, Hilliard does his very first Bottle Episode by himself covering TV STAFFING MEETINGS! He talks about how it all works, the General, the Staffing Breakdowns, mandates, themes, mimicking your script to the pilot, the zoom interview, showing personality, welcome to the show, curiosity, talking about yourself, tell them why you love th…

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284: The State of Production and Entertainment Industries with Patrick Caligiuri 44:33

6M ago44:33

44:33

Join our conversation with Patrick Caligiuri, an award-winning producer, writer, and content creator behind some of TV’s most thrilling reality shows, including The Amazing Race, Big Brother, Naked & Afraid, and American Idol!Most recently, Patrick served as Co-Executive Producer for Fight to Survive (Roku) and The Quest (Disney+). With over 20 yea…

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283: Making the Feature RICKY: A Conversation with Ramfis Myrthil 45:49

6M ago45:49

45:49

🎬 Join us for an inspiring conversation with filmmaker and producer Ramfis Myrthil!Ramfis is a powerhouse in independent film, dedicated to championing stories by BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ creators. His journey started with a short film premiering at Cannes, leading to award-winning features like Cicada (2021) and the Tribeca hit Bad Like Brooklyn D…

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282: SUNDANCE 2025: Personal Reflections and Industry Insights 47:19

6M ago47:19

47:19

Join Tony Gapastione and Priscilla Lam conversation.They share insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and how this trip impacted the BraveMaker team.Don’t miss this post-Sundance breakdown!#BraveMaker #PodcastLive #Sundance2025 #FilmFestival

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281: Producing team of Sundance film: THIRD ACT 26:27

6M ago26:27

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Watch the weekly LIVE stream on ⁠⁠BraveMaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow BraveMaker on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ #BraveMaker⁠⁠ #Sundance2025⁠⁠ #FilmFestival⁠⁠ #THIRD ACT

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514: SHOWRUNNER - BEN WATKINS (PART 2) 1:41:46

6M ago1:41:46

1:41:46

"CREATING CROSS" Hilliard and guest co-hosts actor/filmmaker Johnny Ray Gill and actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker chop it up in a dope, 2-part episode with showrunner BEN WATKINS, writer-creator of the NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for Amazon’s new hit series CROSS. Ben talks about ho…

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513: SHOWRUNNER - BEN WATKINS (PART 1) 1:00:46

6M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

On an all new episode, Hilliard and guest co-hosts actor/filmmaker Johnny Ray Gill and actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker chop it up in a dope, 2-part episode with showrunner BEN WATKINS, writer-creator of the NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for Amazon’s new hit series CROSS. We break dow…

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280: Making the Sundance 2025 Selected Drama: Omaha 57:02

6M ago57:02

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Join Tony Gapastione and Priscilla Lam as they chat with Rachel Alig, star of the Sundance 2025-selected drama Omaha.Dive into the making of this emotional film that follows siblings Ella and Charlie on a cross-country journey with their father after a family tragedy — only to discover that not everything is as it seems.Welcome our special guest, R…

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279: Making the Sundance Selected, episodic project: CHASERS 41:35

6M ago41:35

41:35

Join our conversation with the special guest, Erin Brown Thomas. Tony Gapastione and Priscilla Lam host this episode about Making the Sundance Selected episodic project: CHASERS.Welcome our guest, Erin Brown Thomas, creator, director, and storyteller extraordinaire. Erin shares how her unique perspective and single-shot filmmaking style brought thi…

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278: Headed to Sundance 2025 and Making the Most of It 29:07

7M ago29:07

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The BraveMaker Team is heading to the Sundance Film Festival 2025! 🎉 Join Tony Gapastione and Priscilla Lam as they share insights on how to make the most of the festival and maximize your experience.Don’t miss this conversation and stay tuned for updates from our Sundance adventure!#BraveMaker#Sundance2025#FilmFestival…

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277: Setting and Achieving Creative Goals in 2025 40:17

7M ago40:17

40:17

This episode will explore how creatives can set professional goals and stay on track to achieve them.Join to get ideas, tips, and inspiration for a successful and fulfilling year. Watch the weekly LIVE stream on ⁠⁠BraveMaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow BraveMaker on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook#BraveMaker#Br…

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276: Making Napa Valley StreamFest with founders Juliana Folk and Fearon DeWeese 50:42

7M ago50:42

50:42

BraveMaker Podcast with special guests Juliana Folk and Fearon DeWeese! Join our FIRST conversation in 2025 hosted by Tony Gapastione! Meet our special guests, Juliana Folk and Fearon DeWeese, the powerhouse team behind Ashella Productions!Juliana is an actress, producer, and writer with a knack for creating opportunities for diverse voices. Betwee…

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274: Making Movies Is Hard with Award-Winning Filmmaker Alrik Bursell 50:42

7M ago50:42

50:42

Join us for a conversation hosted by Tony Gapastione and Priscilla Lam as they welcome filmmaker, producer, and podcast host Alrik Bursell!Alrik is an award-winning filmmaker behind feature films RED SNOW and THE ALTERNATE, boasting fresh ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. With over a decade of experience in commercial film, working with brands like Comca…

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275: Making Web Series, BIG GIRL BLUES with Christopher Cobbs 46:02

7M ago46:02

46:02

We’re pumped to have Christopher Cobbs as our guest!Christopher’s story is one for the books. From singing church hymns as a kid to studying vocal music at the Oakland School for the Arts, he’s been chasing his creative spark from the start. After earning his degree in Broadcasting at San Francisco State, he launched ItsCobbsProductions and brought…

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512: DIVERSITY IN CANNES SHORT FILM SHOWCASE 1:12:06

7M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

In this episode, Hilliard and lil sis, actor/writer Dalila Ali Rajah sit down for a fun conversation about the do's and don'ts of submitting films to YOLONDA BRINKLEY creator of the long-running, and very popular DIVERSITY IN CANNES SHORT FILM SHOWCASE! Yolonda, the self-proclaimed global disruptor, is a full-service marketing communications practi…

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273: Raising Funds For Your First Short Film 44:30

7M ago44:30

44:30

BraveMaker Podcast with special guest Shia Smith! Welcome our special guest, Shia Shabazz Smith, a filmmaker, screenwriter, poet, and educator whose work celebrates and authentically represents diverse communities.Shia is a powerhouse storyteller with accolades from the Moondance and Tribeca All-Access competitions and is a three-time Sundance Scre…

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511: AWARD-WINNING WRITER-DIR LISA FRANCE 2:14:01

7M ago2:14:01

2:14:01

In this super fun episode, Hilliard & guest co-host actor/writer/dir Denzel Whitaker sit down for an in-depth conversation with award-winning writer-dir-producer LISA FRANCE. If you ever had questions about how to become an Episodic Director, this might be the podcast for you! Lisa France is an entertainment vet with over 25+ years in the business …

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510: VETERAN SCRIPT COORDINATOR 1:34:39

8M ago1:34:39

1:34:39

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host (writers assnt CROSS on Prime) J.R. Zamora-Thal, sat down for an in-depth conversation with writer/producer JOSHUA GILBERT. He's a mid-level TV writer (Flash) -- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4214168 -- and prior to staffing, did all the Writers' Office Assistant jobs: Writers' PA, Showrunner's Asst, Writer…

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509: SERIES CREATOR - FRANCHESCA RAMSEY 1:39:14

8M ago1:39:14

1:39:14

In this episode, Hilliard & guest-host writer/actor Dalila Ali Rajah sat down in a super fun, laugh-out-loud conversation with FRANCHESCA RAMSEY, actor, writer, producer and the creator/star of the award-winning series MTV Decoded! A former writer/correspondent for Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, her first book, "Well That Esc…

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508: ONE MOORER MEDIA AND MANAGEMENT 1:45:02

8M ago1:45:02

1:45:02

In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host Tracy Grant (Exec Producer on LACE on ALLBLK), sat down for an informative conversation about the ins-and-outs of finding opportunities for your screenwriting career with special guest JAMES MOORER (writer/producer/author/publisher behind the new company One Moorer Media and Management, that is dedicated to…

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507 : "PLANS VS GOALS" 2024 2:06:33

8M ago2:06:33

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In this episode, Hilliard and writer Saeed Crumpler (Flatbush Misdemeanors, 1st Look at Sony), sat down for an in-depth conversation on how to look at your writing career as a Plan vs a Goal in order to succeed and finish the thing you so desperately want to write. We also spend time talking about a slew of other writer topics, like screenwriting v…

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272: 10 Gift Ideas For The Creative People In Your Life 45:13

9M ago45:13

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What do creative people dream about? BraveMaker's founder, Tony Gapastione, and actress Belgica Rodriguez share gift ideas for creative people in your life. Join our weekly LIVE Stream and be prepared for the upcoming holiday season! #BraveMaker #Podcast #LIVE #Stream #Holiday Watch the weekly LIVE stream on ⁠⁠BraveMaker ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Bra…

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271: Succubus & Beyond: Brendan Bradley on Acting, VR Theater, and Storytelling 41:02

9M ago41:02

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With 100+ film and TV credits, 50M+ online views, and a career spanning Hollywood and beyond, Brendan Bradley is a master of reinvention and creativity. He’s not just an actor—he’s a trailblazer in virtual reality theater, starring in award-winning VR productions like Jettison, Welcome to Respite, Gumball Dreams, and Non-Player Character.Brendan’s …

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270: Meet the Editors of Sundance Audience Award Winner ‘Your Monster’ 49:12

9M ago49:12

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Would you like a closer look at how some of your favorite TV shows and films are made? Join us for a conversation with two editors Jon Higgins and Daysha Broadway! 🎬 Jon Higgins, ACEWith over 20 years in the industry, Jon has worked on shows like Emily in Paris, Broad City, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. His films include Your Monster, a S…

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268: Making of Award Winning ‘THE DEVIL AIN’T PIUS’ 31:03

9M ago31:03

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with three incredible creatives shaping the entertainment world!Meet our special guests: Miatta Vincent Ronca Screenwriter and Executive Producer Miatta Vincent Ronca has optioned several films, including Once Upon a Wedding to Foxboro Productions and Butterflyto Sidney Kimmel Productions. In 2019, she won the …

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