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Host Jessica Payne of Kika Labs breaks down the subtle and the sublime of the creative process with inspiring artists at the Creator's Cafe.
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My guest Brian Abraham is an accomplished actor who has worked across Southern CA in film, TV, and Theatre, and is about to take on his third role on Broadway! Brian is an incredible acting teacher who is passionate about the process of breaking down a script and rehearsing moments to perfection. But he really shines as an actor embodying the work. I’ve been lucky enough to act with Brian in a silly short where we were both dogs, and now get to go visit him as he kills it on Broadway....
Megan reveals how she stays committed to her craft through the tough times and creates stories of people rising above their situation. My guest Megan Green is an award-winning screenwriter based in Los Angeles. Megan's work has been recognized by the Austin Film Festival, Screencraft, Stowe Story Labs, Sundance Labs, and the Coverfly/Act Two mentorship program. ONLY HUMANS, the indie drama feature she co-wrote, premiered at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Her feature THE FAMILY HAR...
Jerome lets the spark of the story start a composition. JEROME KURTENBACH WRITER | DIRECTOR | COMPOSER Jerome Kurtenbach loves to tell stories! He has directed and written several films in conjunction with his web series Someone, Thomas, Mark, and Hope (YouTube), including the psycho/thrillers Ready or Not and The Misconception Trilogy, the comedies Dümscrolt and Anything But Normal, and co-directed/wrote the PSA Rise of the Phoenix. As a composer he's worked on Death Let Me Do My...
Clara Griffith My guest Clara Griffith is a visual artist based in Austin, Texas. She is also my sister-in-law! Coming from classical training in music and art, she now works across mediums, from painting and photography to sculpture and textiles. Clara’s signature triangle series is an original invention where she uses her decade as a software developer to build a program that kaleidoscopes pictures into an abstract triangular puzzle-like field. They are beautifully compel...
TV writer Marshall Knight and I connect on the need to create or explode, and on crafting a career that fits his indoor cat personality. My guest Marshall Knight is a Hollywood TV writer. Most recently, he and his writing partner Rob LaMorgese were executive story editors on Suits LA. This was a natural continuation of their success in the writing room of the original hit show Suits, which was my pandemic comfort show, and I have watched every episode of it. He first ...
Rachel Lee and I dig into finding yourself to bravely embody your own brand. My guest, Rachel Lee, is an artist, designer, and co-founder of Neo Genesis, a personal branding agency for creatives and misfit entrepreneurs who are ready to own their weird and finally, rocket online. Rachel believes that there's no better way of marketing yourself than actually being yourself. Rachel's taking these important foundational concepts from branding that have made Neo Genesis be a successful serv...
The always delightful Jacob Smith and I chew on how to take your craft seriously and yourself silly-ly. My guest is Jacob Smith, an audio expert who lives in Las Vegas and hails from Louisiana. Jacob is a dear friend, but we'll get into that in a second. If you've been to Vegas, there's a very good chance that you've heard a space that Jacob has set up the audio for, or might even be running right now. Jacob is the head of audio for Absinthe, one of the biggest and best shows in Vegas f...
Makeup artist Fern Madden encourages us to find our signature look that allows our natural beauty to shine through. Follow: https://www.fernmaddenmakeup.com/ IG: @fernmaddenmakeup Represented by Jk Artists Los Angeles Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: Style Icons Bio & Intro Fern Madden is a hair and makeup artist from who lives in LA after gettin...
Comedian Tehran and I dig into "freedom of speech, pushing thoughs, pushing the envelope, broadening horizons to absurdity and bringing everyone together." Follow: @iamtehran https://www.iamtehran.com/ IMDB Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: Awkward in Public Have an improvised conversation with a friend where you say the most awkward thing ...
Filmmaker Amy Kersten and I discuss the importance of learning the skills to take your project from concept to the finish line. Follow: IG @AmyKersten Film IG: @AWomanAbroadFilm Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: Mini Movie Edit Record someone telling you a 2 minute story. Film B roll. Edit the audio over the B-roll. Add Music. Bio & In...
Olympics Swimming Host John Mason and I talk about the art of hosting and how to be present when the stakes are high. Follow: IG: @officialjohnmason John's IMDB Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: Self-Love List Write down 5 things that you truly love about yourself that are unique to you and make you special Bio & Intro My guest John Ma...
Director Sergine Dumais and I explore her journey from Montreal to LA and owning her calling as a director. Follow: @serginedumais | Sergine's Website | @slapkiss_film Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: Play with Action Verbs Write 10 action verbs on cards. Pull one at random and apply to text or a song Bio & Intro Sergine Dumais is a Fr...
Producing CEO Jonathan Unger and I bond over refusing to stay in one lane and the importance of choosing your collaborators purposefully. Follow: Unger Media IG @jonathanaunger Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: Gratitude List Spend 10 minutes and write down things you appreciate. Bio & Intro As CEO & Founder of UNGER MEDIA, Jonat...
Recording Artist Maggie Szabo and I talk about writing songs for Eurovision and TV Follow: IG: @officialmaggieszabo Maggie's Website Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: Fastest Song Ever Write the full chorus to a song, and as much of the rest of the song as you can in 10 minutes! Bio & Intro Hailing from Canada but currently based in Los...
Creative Executive Thomas Stockwell encourages us to create weirder and more innovative worlds for emerging VR capabilities. Follow: @onthelam84 Forbes Article Current: Head of Unscripted and Specials, Meta Former: VP, Alternative Programming and Development, Universal Television Alternative Studio/NBCUniversal Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Chall...
Actress Suzanne Schmidt and I dive into how she aims for loving what she's doing 80% of the time. Follow: Suzanne on IG: @suzannejschmidt Suzanne's Website Suzanne on IMDB Hey You, It's Me Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: Flip the Script Take a recent situation that upset, baffled, or frustrated you, and write it as a comedy. Keep the inc...
Filmmaker Robin Nyström reveals how his art is inspired by the team he builds. Follow: Personal website: https://www.robinnystrom.com/ Nicolife: https://www.nicolife.net/ Tracy Buckles: https://www.tracybuckles.com/ Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: Creative Community List who in your close circle has natural creative passions and talents,...
25. Jess Paul: It's Not Cake Filmmaker and actor Jess Paul and I dish on indie films and the dark side of the industry while she is wearing a croissant on her head. It makes sense. Follow: IG: ThisisJessPaul Jess's Filmmaking/Acting Website: JessPaul.net YouTube Fake Food Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/JessPaulArt IG for Art and Fake Food: @jesspaulart Onscreen purse construction by Erika Marks Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learni...
Country music singer/songwriter Brandon Stansell and I dig into the raw truths from trailblazing queer rights in country music to enjoying a more intimate present story. Follow: @brandonstansell BrandonStansell.com Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: Journal Check-In Write honestly to yourself about where you currently are in your arti...
Filmmaker Carolina Alvarez and I dish on finishing post on her first feature film! Follow: Carolina's IG: @lafemmecarolina Femme Regard Website: femmeregard.com Femme Regard IG: femmeregard Sync on IG: @syncthemovie tiktok: @femmeregardtv Carolina's personal website: https://carolinaalvarez.co/ Work with Jessica: On-Camera Coaching Create on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here. Creator's Challenge: O...
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