Conversations with Daron Jenkins

Join Daron on this week's episode as he sits down with actress/director/writer Adlih Alvarado. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, as well as raised in Orlando Fl, and Madrid, Spain. Went to the New York Film Academy in Burbank, CA. Went to SFX makeup school in Spain. Love for video games, books, and films/TV. The middle child of 3 had to step up at a young age to help parents with the older sibling with epilepsy. First TV credit in 2022, "This is Us", most recent credit "All's Fair" (on Hulu). Catmom.Follow Adlih on Instagram @adlih_bitesPlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thedaronjenkins⁠⁠====Ready to take your Video Podcast to the next level? Then you're ready to talk to Planet X Studios. Why not book a studio tour today? Visit ⁠⁠https://planetxstudios.life

Multi-award-winning composer Ceiri Torjussen’s (pronounced Kay-Ree) music was described by the Los Angeles Times as a “sudden bolt of creative lightning”. Welsh-born, but based in Los Angeles, his credits run the gamut of independent films, documentaries, network TV, animation, and numerous large-budget studio films.Check out Ceiri's work at ⁠⁠⁠ceiri.com | Listen to his music here: https://s.disco.ac/ryhkgenosiuiPlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thedaronjenkins⁠====Ready to take your Video Podcast to the next level? Then you're ready to talk to Planet X Studios. Why not book a studio tour today? Visit ⁠https://planetxstudios.life

Veronica Long, the breakout Netflix star currently captivating audiences worldwide with two standout performances — one making people laugh, and the other leaving them breathless. Veronica has become an international name following her bold comedic turn as Heather in Netflix’s romantic comedy 'The Wrong Paris', which recently premiered and quickly soared to No. 1 globally on the platform. At the same time, she’s winning over drama fans in Season 3 of MGM+’s 'Billy the Kid' — now airing weekly every Sunday — where she plays Manuela Bowdre, a quietly powerful and emotionally layered role as the Lincoln County War reaches its most intense chapter.Follow Veronica on Instagram at ⁠⁠@vee.long⁠Please support the podcast by following us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@thedaronjenkins====Ready to produce your own Video Podcast? Are you a Content Creator who wants to stand out from your competition? Then you're ready to talk to Planet X Studios. Why not book a studio tour today? Visit https://planetxstudios.life

Lynn Ollie, the costume designer from Hulu's "The Man in My Basement" starring William DafoeLynn has been fortunate enough to contribute to television shows such as Mad Men and Glee, as well as films including The Great Gatsby, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Space Jam 2.Follow Lynn on Instagram at ⁠@olliefloz⁠Please support the podcast by following us on Instagram ⁠⁠@thedaronjenkins

Andrea is a British actress best known for her role as Burnheart in the epic live-action remake of ‘How To Train Your Dragon’. The recurring role of Tyson in TNT’s ‘Snowpiercer’ & Lucky in SYFY’s ‘Van Helsing’. Andrea also guest stars as the voice of Mrs. Jorgensen in ‘Monster Loving Maniacs’ & voiced the role of the check-out chimp in “Chip & Potato”. Follow Andrea on Instagram at @andreamwarePlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram ⁠@thedaronjenkins

What do you learn after five decades behind the camera? In this episode of Conversations with Daron Jenkins, I sit down with Steven Bernstein - cinematographer, director, writer, and author - who’s worked on everything from the Oscar-winning Monster to Decoding Annie Parker and Last Call with John Malkovich. Steven opens up about the craft, the hustle, and what it takes to keep creating at the highest level. If you’re a filmmaker, storyteller, or just love movies, this one’s packed with wisdom (and some great industry insights).Follow Steven on Instagram at @stevenbernsteindirectorwriterPlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram @thedaronjenkins

In this episode of Conversations with Daron Jenkins, I sit down with Alec Puro—award-winning Composer (Black Summer, The Mighty Ones, Spin the Bottle) and founder of Viralnoise, a royalty-free music company for the next wave of creators.We talk about Alec’s evolution from touring musician to in-demand composer, the behind-the-scenes of scoring for screen, and how Viralnoise is making high-quality music more accessible for filmmakers, podcasters, and digital creators.Whether you're building a short film, a YouTube channel, or a podcast empire—this episode hits all the right notes.Looking for music for your next Film, Podcast, Commercial, TikTok/YouTube video? Visit Viralnoise @ www.viralnoise.comFollow Alec on Instagram @alecpuroPlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram @thedaronjenkins

From surf columns to silver screens, Dan DeFilippo's creative journey is anything but typical. On this episode, the Emmy-winning producer and founder of Pipeline Entertainment joins us to talk about his latest project, Montauk Dayz—a heartfelt new book inspired by his roots on Long Island’s East End. We explore Dan’s early days writing for Dan’s Papers, his Hollywood hustle at William Morris, and how he brought a Francis Ford Coppola classic back to life with Dementia 13 (2017). A conversation packed with stories, strategy, and soul for anyone chasing the dream.Buy a copy of Dan's newest book, "Montauk Dayz" by visiting https://montaukdayz.comFollow Dan on Instagram @pipeline_entertainment_ | @montauk_dayzPlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram @thedaronjenkins

Sophia is a multi-award-winning British Cypriot actress working across film, television, stage, and voiceover. Her work spans several leading platforms, including Apple, Paramount, BBC, FOX, as well as major gaming studios, earning her multiple Best Actress awards internationally, including at The European Cinematography Awards.​Known for her diverse slate of roles, ​Sophia continues to carve out a space for bold, emotionally raw female leads.​Recent credits include: Dungeons & Dragons (Paramount), Call The Midwife (BBC), Tyrant (FOX), Casualty (BBC), Shamrock Spitfire (Apple +), Walking Against The Rain (Apple +), Assassin's Creed Mirage (Ubisoft).Follow Sophia on Instagram at ⁠@sophiaeleniofficial⁠Please support the podcast by following us on socials ⁠⁠@thedaronjenkins

Blake Horn is a Seattle-based cinematographer who has traveled the globe lensing both documentary and fictional narrative films.His focus on creative projects allowed him to film multiple short films, dance films, documentaries, and music videos. Soon he was shooting for Vice, BBC, Special Olympics, NFL, NHL, NBC, Refinery29, and 23andMe.In his most recently released film, “A Cursed Man,” filmmaker Liam Le Guillou embarks on a perilous journey into the occult to discover if magic truly exists, challenging his perceptions of reality and belief through a daring and unprecedented dark social experiment.Follow Blake on Instagram @blakehornfilmPlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram ⁠⁠@thedaronjenkins

Special Guest Goh Nakamura is a singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and actor. A fortuitous 2007 feature on YouTube's front page brought his music videos over a million views and earned him a new fanbase from all over the world.As a session musician, his guitar and vocal work has been featured in films directed by Ridley Scott, such as A Good Year, American Gangster, and Body of Lies. His track Daylight Savings also appears in the film Feast of Love. Nakamura made his acting debut in Dave Boyle's award-winning film Surrogate Valentine, where he played a fictionalized version of himself. The film screened at a number of festivals, including the SXSW Film Festival, and Nakamura won a Special Jury Prize for Acting from the Dallas International Film Festival for his performance. Most recently, Goh was the composer for the documentaries Be Water and The Greatest Night in PopGuest Co-host Chris Saunders is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Manhattan. Coming from British and Jamaican roots, he had an innate love of music, which was nurtured by his family. Chris was raised on the music of icons, such as Jimmy Cliff, The Beatles, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Sting & The Police. He also co-hosts The Tracklist Podcast.Follow Goh on Instagram ⁠@gohnakamura⁠ | Visit his website ⁠www.gohnakamura.comFollow Chris on Instagram @chrissaunders_music | Listen to his music on SpotifyPlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram ⁠@thedaronjenkins⁠

Ramfis Myrthil is a New York-based filmmaker who is committed to producing and championing POC and LGBTQ+ stories. Ramfis has produced over 20 films of varying lengths, some of which have been featured at top-tier film festivals such as Cannes and Sundance. In addition, Ramfis is a regular speaker at SXSW and the Cannes Film FestivalFollow Ramfis on Instagram @ramfismyrthilofficialPlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram ⁠⁠@thedaronjenkins

⁠Jason Gallagher⁠ is a composer and producer in Los Angeles, CA. He led the band Leroy Justice in NYC, and then moved west to score TV and film. He was the composer for the series Z Nation on Syfy/Netflix and also wrote and sang the theme song. He scored Comedy Central’s series Robbie starring Rory Scovel, the indie feature For Worse directed by Amy Landecker, and the Emmy-nominated docuseries Fresh Fried & Crispy for Netflix. His music can be heard in other films, such as Universal Soldier and All Square. He has a degree in film production from Boston University and has produced, edited, and scored award-winning television shows, films, and comedy specials.Follow Jason on Instagram @jasongallagherwasherePlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram @thedaronjenkins

Daron sits down with ⁠Sean Emer⁠, the Cinematographer for the new feature film, "⁠Renner⁠," starring ⁠Frankie Muniz⁠ and ⁠Marcia Gay Harden⁠.===========================Subscribe and listen to “Conversations with Daron Jenkins” HERE:📱 ➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/@thedaronjenkins➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-daron-jenkins/id1440624022➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ftm4CjaQa1oD4dD7tZTnpLike + Subscribe + Follow the show anywhere you get your favorite podcasts or visit https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithdaron

Featured Guest: Maureen Isern, Founder/Producer/Director - MOPED ProductionsMo Isern is a longtime heart-led impact storyteller who is currently getting started on writing, directing and producing Erin's Law Documentary in partnership with i2i Productions, which is executive producing. She is Founder of MOPED Productions, which since 2007 has been delivering impactful digital content on behalf of organizations, creators, and institutions with a mission to mobilize. She is Cofounder of The Shift Productions, which is focused on mental health storytelling, series and online events. And currently she is Producer for the Heal with Kelly Podcast. She started off in TV journalism in Tallahassee, FL, before moving to New York City, San Francisco, and landing in Los Angeles in 2015.=======About Conversations with Daron JenkinsConversations with Daron Jenkins is a podcast from the 919 Media hosted by Daron Jenkins. Every week he chops it up with interesting guests from film, music, tech, art, fashion, and sports.Published on Tuesdays @ 8:30 AM ESTFollow host Daron Jenkins on Instagram ⁠@thedaronjenkinsFollow Maureen Isern on Instagram ⁠@Erins_Law_Film | Learn more more about Erin’s Law:https://www.erinslawfilm.com/Please help support the podcast by Liking or Subscribing anywhere you get your favorite podcasts or visit at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ftm4CjaQa1oD4dD7tZTnpTo book host read ads on the show, reach out to us via DM on Instagram at ⁠@thedaronjenkins

Adam Schomer is a conscious filmmaker, president of i2i Productions, and is known for going to extreme lengths to follow stories that empower us. Feature documentaries include the award winning THE HIGHEST PASS (2012), THE POLYGON (2014), ONE LITTLE PILL (2015), and WOMEN OF THE WHITE BUFFALO (2022). He is well known for producing the #1 iTunes Best-Seller and NETFLIX hit, HEAL (2017). Adam created and directed the 10 episode docu-series THE ROAD TO DHARMA (2020), a heart pounding and spirit driven quest to find freedom on motorcycles in the Himalayas, and wrote its companion online course for Living a Life of Freedom. He just finished directing and producing the 4-part documentary SELLING SUPERMAN (2024) and writing/directing the feature documentary FINDING PEACE (2024) featuring the famed Tibetan Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard.Follow on IG: @i2iproductionsLearn more about Selling Superman: https://www.Livingi2i.comPlease support the podcast by following us on Instagram ⁠⁠@thedaronjenkins⁠

Chris Thomas is a composer for films, theme parks, and video games. He has won the Hollywood Music in Media Award, the American Prize in Composition, written music for several Emmy-nominated films, and Woman Rebel, shortlisted for an Academy Award. In television, he works as a composer, orchestrator, and conductor for studios such as Sony, ABC, FOX, CBS, and HBO.Chris's theme park music can be heard at Evermore Adventure Park, Knott's Berry Farm, Dreamland Theme Park (UK), Universal Studios, and many other locations worldwide.Follow Chris on Instagram @chris.thomas.musicChris' Website: https://www.christhomasmusic.comFollow Daron on Instagram @thedaronjenkins⁠

Join Daron this week as he sits down to talk film with the brilliant and talented Actor-Director-Producer, Sarah Demeestere.Sarah is a dynamic French-American actor, creative producer.She is also the founder and creative producer at LuxidProds, where she is the showrunner for *The Chin Show*, a quirky children's program that aims to empower young viewers to think critically.Currently, Sarah can be seen in Pedro Almodovar's latest film, "The Room Next Door", alongside Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarah4cinema | @thechinshowFollow Daron on Instagram @thedaronjenkins

As a huge Tim Burton fan, Walles Hamonde was thrilled to be cast in the new "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" movie alongside stars Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder. A former competitive figure skater, Walles is now a familiar face on screen, perhaps best known for his character Rich in Armando Iannucci's hit HBO show 'Avenue 5'. He also played Sheik Al Jamain in the ground-breaking Netflix animation 'Captain Fall'; Doctor Saed in the controversial 2023 New Year's episode of 'EastEnders'; and the lead Auror in the seminal Harry Potter spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'. In addition, Walles has starred in dozens of high-profile audio dramas, video games, and animations.Follow Walles on Instagram @whereswallesFollow Daron on Instagram @thedaronjenkins

James Barrington is a British actor who can be seen starring in the 2024 film "The Firing Squad" opposite Kevin Sorbo and Cuba Gooding Jr.Follow James on Instagram @jamesbarrington7Follow Daron on Instagram @thedaronjenkins