Film & Beyond

Bee Valentino is an ASL interpreter. We had a great chat with Bee and learned all about their busy life. Make sure to catch this Beyond episode! Learn ASL !!! FIRST THINGS FIRST: always and only learn ASL from a Deaf person. Steer clear of content creators that speak + teach ASL simultaneously.  Hearing people (including interpreters) have no agency to teach the legacy of this language accurately and honorably!!!! YouTube: •Bill Vicars - ASL basics, long standing resource of learning material. Also has his own website lifeprint.com. Strong recommend. •ASL Nook •Dack Virnig - Deaf story teller (he’s from MN!)   Facebook: •“Sign Language 101” page - reels of teaching signs, usually in a category.  •ASL Connect - page  •Community Ed courses offered in person or on Zoom. Nominal costs, sometimes free. Check if taught by a Deaf person before registering. •Queer ASL - bimonthly zoom classes   Deaf Instagram Content Creators: aslsuzyq  theasllab aslconnect aslpinnacle  signwithamar  suchalovelyred  theaslshop aslsmwithme  App: •The ASL App •Lingvano TV Shows/Film: •Switched at Birth - features deaf actors and loads of ASL •CODA   Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod

Alex Rumsey, actor and photographer joins us as we discuss a little about her path into film. She has a number of films under her belt both in front of and behind the camera. Learn more about Alex with us.  Instagram @alex.rumsey.21 https://www.thatsoriginal.net   Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod

Actor and comedian Ernest Howard joins us for episode 179. We discover more about his process and path to acting and comedy. Find out about all of his works including several films on Tubi. Instagram: @e.nosense https://www.youtube.com/@iamenosense8506 https://www.facebook.com/enosense77   Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

Actor turned filmmaker among so many other things, Brettina Davis is also on the board for MNWIFT, be sure to visit their website. We talk about a lot in this episode from acting techniques to making your own films, and mental health.  https://www.instagram.com/thebrettina https://www.facebook.com/brettinadavis  https://www.mnwift.org   Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

Zach Sain is an actor for both stage and screen. He got his start in Minnesota but now is going to be transplanting to Los Angeles. Hear about his acting journey and more!   Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond  www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond  YouTube  www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod

Laura Fries is a film producer, production manager, and assistant director. She has worked on countless films and TV shows before returning to Minnesota in 2021. Learn more about Laura's film journey and what it takes to produce a film on various levels. https://www.laurafriesfilms.com Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

This week we talk to filmmaker Jordan Lynn. We talk about his most recent film from JLynn Productions, "Pass the Rock" and his path to film is a bit of an unexpected journey as well. https://www.jlynnproductions.com/ Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod

Sam Landman is an actor originally from Alabama. We get to learn more about his acting journey and path to both film and theatre. We talk about various films he has been in recently and upcoming including Good Sport, Reuben the Roller Roo, and much more!   Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond   www.filmandbeyond.com   Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod   Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond   YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod

Sam Wren Vincent is an actress based in Minnesota. She has just released her feature film Solitude, filmed in Minnesota. We discuss that and so much more with Sam and her acting journey. IG @samwrenvincent samwrenvincent.com Solitude is available to rent or buy on: Amazon Prime Video Apple TV / iTunes Vudu / Fandango at Home Google Play Microsoft Movies & TV DISH InDemand (Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum, etc.)  Hoopla  TRAILER LINK YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKg8ZJ19CDY Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

We are thrilled to welcome back a guest from the Film in Minnesota days, actress Tiffany Cornwell. So much has happened since 2019. We catch up with Tiffany, now living in LA, she has had roles in the series "Hacks" Season 4 on Max and the movie "Unstoppable" with Jennifer Lopez. Join us as we get reacquainted with Tiffany. Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

This time we get to talking with Lee Fillingsness about Reputations & Egos in our film world. We have a really good conversation about what and how those affect us when making our films for better or for worse. Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

The cast and crew gather to discuss the experience in making the second chapter of the Dana Trilogy, Dana in the Nightmare. We get into the structure of the story and how the film almost didn't happen, but had to in the sense of the story between the three films.   Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod

Michael Greenberg is a filmmaker who is preparing to make his first feature film and has a short film called The Combination in the 2025 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.  Learn more about Michael and his path as a filmmaker here in Minnesota and beyond.    CBS morning show 1996  https://youtu.be/ly9FZBTiXp0   Stratus Quo https://youtu.be/tb3vGkJaoyE?si=VCBEVt7iuVv_eFNl   The Combination Trailer  https://youtu.be/FOhT2vr0hg0   Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond   www.filmandbeyond.com   Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

Malia Bantz is involved with the art department in film. She also works as a PA in many film productions including Season 8 of Love is Blind and several feature films. You don't want to miss this one!    Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond   www.filmandbeyond.com   Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod   Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond   YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

In this episode we go beyond our home state to LA to hear from actor Roni Weissman. We talk about the writing process, navigating LA during the fires, and returning to her passion.   Instagram: @thatronireacts https://www.youtube.com/@ronireacts_to_all  https://www.youtube.com/@ThatRoniComedy    Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

The Last Oscars Episode, well kinda. Not to diminish the recognition or accomplishments, it is the last oscar specific episode as we have decided going forward to combine award show season into one thing and move on from there. As we would like to talk to more folks actually making the films and doing the many things beyond award shows.    Do let us know in the comments who your pick is and which films you think should have been included in the Oscars this year.    Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond   www.filmandbeyond.com   Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod   Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond   YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

We discuss some awards season activity as we get busy watching some of the nominees for the Oscars.   Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond   www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond   YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod

Taylor Clement is a filmmaker, cinematographer and photographer. We discuss her interests in the art of photography and her interest in documentary filmmaking.     Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod  

Here we go! The 2024 wrap-up and we get into the year in review for the podcast with all of the changes as we venture into Season 8 next with a new name, new theme music, we added video, and the Patreon episodes to round out a weekly show now with guests and some film stories.    Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod

Calley is a Voice-Over actor who has also worked in the music industry and lived in New York and Boise. Find out all about her odyssey as we talk to her about her work in voice-over. Linktree https://linktr.ee/filmandbeyond www.filmandbeyond.com Follow us on Instagram: @filmandbeyondpod Get episodes early and exclusive episodes with Patreon www.patreon.com/filmandbeyond YouTube www.youtube.com/@filmandbeyondpod