Writer/director duo Julia Aks and Steve Pinder and their hilarious short film JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA. The film is set in 18th century England and following its successful world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the whimsical live-action short was selected for the prestigious OSCAR-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival, where it was named one of the top ten films to watch. Personally, I would name this as the Top film to watch, period. Yes, pun intended! Set in 1813 England, in the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia Talbot gets her period. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley, mistakes the blood for an injury, and it soon becomes clear that his expensive education has missed a spot. The stunning cinematography was created by Emmy-nominated Luca Del Puppo and rivals any multi-million dollar Jane Austen film such as Pride & Prejudice. Co-writer/directors Julia Aks and Steve Pinder’s wonderful partnership began in 2016 when Steve was directing a SOUND OF MUSIC parody whilst studying at USC and discovered Julia’s impeccable Julie Andrews impersonation. In 2019, the two came together once again to co-direct a Julie Andrews parody of Ariana Grande’s 7 RINGS. The parody went viral, and the pair began a string of collaborations for Julia’s YouTube channel. #janeausten #juliaaks #stevepinder #soundofmusic #comedy #acting #actor #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #period #menstruation #womenshealth #prideandprejudice

Writer and director Elizabeth Peace. She was born and raised in a Nigerian home in East and South-east London, the motivated filmmaker continuously seeks out ways in which to improve, learn and develop from others. She is also an actress. She is energetic and always prepared to go the extra mile. She has performed at a number of venues, including The Greenwich Theatre, Omnibus Theatre and The Cadogen Hall in London. Elizabeth Peace is currently working as a freelance creative with projects in theatre & film whilst being a part- time caregiver. Her short film, The Golden Boy is her debut as a film director and ready to take on the multiple film festivals. This is one film everyone needs to keep an eye on. The Golden Boy about an autistic little boy who is non-verbal. His mother, sister and teacher are worried about him, but a light shines throughout this incredible film. A heart warming film everyone will enjoy.  #shortfilm #shortfims #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #film #cinema #filmfestival

CEO and co-founder of Dead Horse Branding, Melissa Core. She heads an award-winning PR and Marketing firm in Nashville, Tennessee. As legendary music producer Tony Brown would call her, "The Velvet Glove", a strong punch delivered softly. Melissa Core Caballo is anything but ordinary. Her passion is branding, but she has an extremely broad knowledge of every niche of the industry. She is a female entrepreneur who doesn’t take "no" for an answer. As a CEO and former model for large brands herself such as Harley Davidson, Victoria's Secret, Toyota, to name a few, her unique skill set ensures client success, strong sales delivery, and unforgettable branding. Melissa's passion for entrepreneurship mixed with her branding expertise led her to launch Dead Horse Branding in 2013. In under 5 years, she took a startup company making $0 to a multi-million dollar company. Through Dead Horse Branding, Melissa is responsible for managing all of the brand’s requirements, from the initial strategic plan, through to all of the project's needs and implemented services. In 2020, Dead Horse Branding made the TOP 10 best Marketing and Publicity firms in Nashville, TN, adding another addition to their strong coat of armor. #brandstrategy #brandmanager #brandmanagement #publicrelations #pragency #publicity #publlcist #branding #brand #corporateidentity #brandingmodule #DH7

Richard Raymond is a British filmmaker who developed a love for film from a young age and began making his own short films at the age of 15. In 2015, he made his feature film debut with Desert Dancer, starring Freida Pinto, a biographical drama about the Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and received critical acclaim. Richard Raymond's follow-up film, Souls of Totality, was released in 2018 and It was the first film in history to be shot during a real solar eclipse. The film won awards at 12 International Film Festivals and solidified Richard as a rising talent in the film industry. In 2020, he directed A Million Eyes, which was released to widespread praise for its thought-provoking and visually stunning portrayal of a young gifted photographer. The short film starred Joe Morton and Katie Lowes and won awards at 10 International Film Festivals, including being long-listed for the Oscar. #film #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirector #cinema #cinematography #screenwriting #solareclipse #eclipse #soulsoftotality #shortfilm #moviebreakdown

3X Oscar winning documentary filmmaker, Mark Jonathan Harris, who has a long resume that also includes an Emmy nomination, nearly half a century as a professor of film, an award-winning author of 10 books, a crime-reporting background that includes a stint as the Associated Press. But for all that he’s accomplished, he is most proud to use his story-telling gift in his new book, Misfits, to share moving and inspiring stories that explore the resilience of the human spirit. Which is our topic of discussion today. Ladies and gentlemen, Mark Jonathan Harris’ new book Misfits is a brilliant collection of short stories.   It consists of a kaleidoscope of characters adrift in a precarious world, Misfits grapples with the challenges of contemporary life, including climate change, inequality, uncertainty, and pain. The fraught encounters of his characters all have unexpected and startling consequences. Despite their differences in age, background, and circumstance, the characters in Misfits share a common sense of dislocation and alienation. They struggle to find a sense of belonging and connection, but ultimately discover unexpected sources of resilience and hope. Misfits is available now on Amazon, so order your copy today. #author #shortstories #oscarwinners #filmmaker #filmdirector #screenwriting #cinema #film #documentary #hollywood #hollywoodmovies

Screen Actor Michael Emery has over 70 professional acting credits. For nearly twenty years, Michael has worked steadily in film and television projects, including appearances on Monk, Shameless, Body of Proof opposite Dana Delany, and Blue Bloods portraying a thief who terrorizes a Latino family. He has also appeared in several popular soap operas such as Guiding Light, Days of Our Lives, One Life to Live, and As the World Turns as "Andy". He showed his acting range in the award-winning film Randy's Canvas in the role of Henry, the older brother of Randy, a young autistic artist. Michael co-starred with acting great William Sadler in the feature film The Historian, followed by a guest-star role on the hit television series Shameless where he played the role of 'Bruce', the boyfriend of Harry Hamlin's character "Ned". Next, he was cast a recurring role on Season 3 of the Amazon series, Sneaky Pete, which is a great series if you haven’t seen it yet. Most recently, Michael played the role of Jason Johnson in the Lionsgate horror film Room 9 written and directed by Thomas Walton. He next appeared as "Travis" in a leading role with actor Kevin Spacey in the psychological thriller film Peter Five Eight. Michael worked as a top of show Guest Star on the hit ABC Primetime series, Station 19 where played the role of Greg. Michael guest starred on the CBS top-rated series, The Equalizer as the villain, Xavier Mannis. Michael was also the lead character in the Nate Dushku thriller, Birder as Kristian Brooks. Birder was written by Ami Lourie. And there’s more! #actor #actorlife #actingclass #actingcoach #film #featurefilm #KevinSpacey #movies #cinema #acting #televisionshow #televisionseries #sneakypete #station19 #theequalizer #moviestar #celebritynews

Tonya Pinkins is a Tony Award winning actress/singer who has starred in nine Broadway shows including the original CAROLINE OR CHANGE. She has won or been nominated for nearly every award there is in the American theater. She is a Fulbright Specialist. In addition to being an actress and author, Tonya is a playwright, director and educator. Tonya wrote the essay WHY I AM FED UP WITH PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM FROM BLACK AND WHITE THEATER MAKERS has been made required reading at universities including Yale School of Drama. She starred in 245 episodes of the soap opera ALL MY CHILDREN. Also starred in 24 with Kiefer Sutherland, Gotham, Scandal, Fear the Walking Dead, and Madam Secretary. She played Alma Carthan, Emmett Till’s grandmother in ABC/HULU’s WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT. Tonya plays Mrs. Marie Willis on the hit show from BET, SISTAS which you can catch right now on BET. Her Award Winning Film RED PILL from 2021 has already been translated into Spanish, Catalonian, Russian and Greek. #film #playwright #BETplus #tylerperry #sistas #broadway #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #author #televisionshow #televisionseries #movies #actor #acting #auditions

Camilo Gutierrez Galvan is a writer, producer and film promoter from Mexico. He founded the independent production company Sauce Negro Films, and has produced and collaborated as a writer in 4 short films alongside filmmaker and creative partner Omar Deneb Juarez. Camilo produced the short film Juan’s Sundown, winner of the 2017 Ariel Award as Best Fiction Short Film of the Year, given by the Mexican Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. It was also winner of the Jury’s Special Mention Award at Guadalajara’s International Film Festival. In 2023, his most recent short film as a producer “Isla Soledad” premiered at the LA Shorts International Film Festival and was also selected for competition at the HollyShorts International Film Festival that same year. This short was a co-production with the Oscar winning British production company Slick Films, through executive producer and Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Overton and Rebecca Harris-Turner.    Also, with us today is actress Leidi Gutierrez. Her debut on the big screen was in the prestigious Mexican film “Las Elegidas” in 2016 by David Pablos. This film was the winner of several Ariel awards and was selected by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences to represent Mexico at the Goya Awards awarded by the Spanish Film Academy. In 2019 she starred in the film “Chicuarotes”. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for several Ariel Awards in the 2020 edition. In 2023 she had a recurring role in the show “La Cabeza de Juan Murrieta” produced and distributed by Amazon Prime. She is currently starring in the critically acclaimed series “Señorita 89”, which is currently streaming by Apple TV+ and many other streaming services worldwide. #film #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirector #screenwriting #actor #cinema #cinematography #actress #Mexico #filmindustry #islasoledad #mother #lovestory

The Discussion and The Breakdown of the Short Film SUZIE with Jimmy Dean and Ash Horne Jimmy Dean is an Award-winning Director whose short films have screened at International Film Festivals. His latest film Suzie, starring BAFTA-nomiee Helen Behan, premiered at the 36th Galway Film Fleadh and was a Vimeo Staff Pick. His previous film V,, had its World Premiere at the BFI London Film Festival and was a Vimeo Staff Pick. His graduation film Offside was awarded the XX Award for Best Female Representation at Underwire Film Festival and selected by Into Film and the British Council to be screened in schools nationwide. He is currently developing his debut feature film with the BFI. And next is Ash Horne, who is an Award-winning Producer and former Creative Director at the Academy Award-winning Slick Films who kick-started his career with two seasons of his musical comedy sitcom ‘The Midnight Beast’ on E4, produced by Warp Films. His slate of films for 2024 includes the BIFA-qualifying ‘Manmade’ with Lowkey Films directed by Plum Stupple-Harris, starring Harry Gilby, the BAFTA-qualifying and Vimeo Staff Pick ‘Suzie’ with Slick Films and is an Executive Producer on Joe Weiland’s ‘Marion’ with (OB42 x Solab Pictures). Today, they are here to discuss their moving short film SUZIE. #shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproducer #actor #london #cinema #cinematography #filmfestival #theater #divorce #grief #BAFTA #film #movies

Producer Jonathan Sanger has enjoyed over a 40 year successful career as both a movie and theatre producer. To date his films have received 3 Academy Awards, 21 Academy Award Nominations, a British Academy Film award and a French Cesar among numerous other awards. Jonathan's film producing credits include but are not limited to The Elephant Man, Without Limits, Vanilla Sky, and The Producers-The Musical. Among Jonathan's numerous director credits are more than 15 episodic TV shows, including Twin Peaks, Wiseguy and LA Law. And we are here today to discuss the new film CABRINI. The powerful epic story of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Mother Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society's most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen. #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproducer #oscars #tomcruise #nathanlane #cabrini #angelstudios #cinema #cinematography

My guest today is actress Erica Hubbard, who started her career doing voice-overs and starring in TV commercials. Erica has had roles in feature films distributed by Paramount, 20th Century Fox and others. She has starred in television shows on various networks such as: CBS, NBC, MTV and the WB. In addition, she has graced the pages of many popular magazines, including Seventeen, Honey, and Ebony. After graduating, Erica already had her own television show on WPWR, a UPN affiliate in Chicago. Before Erica's third season was aired, she received a Regional Emmy and earned a Service To America Award from the National Association of Broadcasters. This was a result of hosting the children/teen show: Up'N Running. Erica's incredible resume includes credits such as Save the Last Dance, A Cinderella Story, Light It Up and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. She will be starring in the upcoming season of Carl Weber’s The Family Business New Orleans. #actor #actress #tvhost #chicago #neworleans #carlweber #film #television #tvshow #tvseries #streaming #featurefilm #cinema #bondoncinema

Ladies and gentlemen, if you love music history then you need to make your way to the theater and see The Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill. The never-before-told story of folk-rock icon Judee Sill, who in just two years went from living in a car to appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone. The documentary charts her troubled adolescence through her meteoric rise in the music world and early tragic death. Featuring Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Graham Nash, David Geffen, and more. Andy Brown is an actor and screenwriter from New York City. His acting credits include The Daytrippers and the MTV series Austin Stories. He co-wrote, co-directed and co-starred in the independent feature Pop Life. As a writer-director, Andy co-created the series The Horrible, Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins, which won an award at the New York Television Festival. He has also worked in series development for Marshall Brickman and Castle Rock Entertainment. He is currently working on a documentary about the music scene in New Orleans. And we have Brian Lindstrom whose award-winning films explore the inner resources of marginalized people. His 2019 NewYork Times Op-Doc We Are Forbidden, produced with his wife, Cheryl Strayed, is a film empowering teen girls in Nepal to share their experiences of menstrual stigma. Brian also did Mothering Inside, which follows incarcerated moms and their children. It was instrumental in the advocacy movement which made Oregon the first state to pass a Bill of Rights for the Children of Incarcerated Parents. His film Alien Boy: The Life & Death of James Chasse is an intense examination of police brutality in the death of a non-violent man experiencing mental illness. Both Andy and Brian are here to talk about their new incredible film music documentary, The Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill. #filmdocumentary #musicdocumentary #judeesill #singersongwriter #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #cinematography #cinema #theater

Chris is an Academy Award winning director, producer and the CEO of Slick Films, which won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for its debut, The Silent Child. Chris’ Slick Films is setting the new standard in film. Extremely high quality cinematography and powerful storytelling has been pushing Slick Films into the forefront of not only in British film, but on a global scale. Mustapha Wehbi, is a Lebanese producer and entrepreneur based in London, mostly known for his financing ventures in the world of shorts. With 25+ film credits to his name, Mustapha’s passion for storytelling shines through in each project he takes on. In 2019, Mustapha co-founded Dolphragon, an initiative that has successfully financed and supported 20+ short films to date. He took on the role of Head of Short Form at the Academy Award-winning Slick Films in 2023, and lead the short film and commercial departments along with his team. Mustapha is producing short film “Kit” with Slick Films and developing feature film “Dr Xeno” based on the award-winning short “Return of the Beast from Outer Space,” further showcasing his ability to identify compelling and entertaining narratives. Ladies and gentlemen, head over to SlickFilms.co.uk and click on the Slick Films Fund and start submitting your films. You could be the lucky filmmaker and win, and get the education of a lifetime from Academy Award winning filmmakers, Chris Overton and Rachel Shenton and so many more professionals. When the filmmaker is chosen, what is included in the Slick Films Fund? The fund includes a special category exclusively for first-time filmmakers for a prize of 3,000 ensuring a broad support spectrum for creative voices. The main prize winner will also receive mentorship from Slick Films Academy Award winners Chris Overton and Rachel Shenton, consultations with London Flair PR, Adrian Barber of Bolton Film Festival and Network Ireland Television for distribution, an in-depth festival strategy crafted by Festival Formula, a full technical DCP package from Cinebox, and a feature in Directors Notes. #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #cinematography #screenwriting #film #cinema #filmfunding #funding #boltonfilmfestival #london #publicrelations #filmfestival #cinebox #oscars #cannes #tribeca

Sam Curtain, a Tasmanian filmmaker with a specialty in high-concept genre films. In 2017, he introduced his debut feature, BLOOD HUNT, to audiences worldwide. The film received international acclaim as it graced the screens of numerous festivals, captivating viewers with its blend of high-octane action and spine-chilling thrills. Sam's follow-up film, THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE KILLER, premiered in 2020 and also went on to secure international distribution. Drawing inspiration from his upbringing in a small town, Sam recognizes both the difficulties and opportunities that shaped his creative journey. His work strives to capture the essence of individuals rarely represented on the screen, delving into their stories with a desire to shock viewers while leaving a lasting impact. Most recently, Sam unveiled his highly anticipated film, BEATEN TO DEATH, in 2023. The film's theatrical release in the United States marks a significant milestone for the filmmaker. With BEATEN TO DEATH, Sam pushed his boundaries of creativity, exploring new themes and employing innovative storytelling techniques. The result is a thought-provoking and impactful film that showcases his growth as a filmmaker and his unwavering dedication to his craft. Sam Curtain's film Beaten to Death unfolds after a desperate choice leads a man named Jack down a path that leaves him beaten and bruised as he struggles against man, nature, and his own sanity. Stranded in the middle of nowhere after barely surviving a horrific assault, Jack encounters one local after another and quickly learns that a sick game of cat and mouse is about to begin. Battling the deranged country psychos and the harsh landscape, Jack must go to extreme lengths to survive.  BondonCinema.com

Lolita Milena, a paraplegic actress and author. Born in Siberia, she immigrated to the United States in 2002 as a toddler with her then foster family. The fall of the same year through child abuse, Lolita was left permanently paralyzed. It was shortly after she was adopted by her current family. Her introduction to the arts began in musical theatre at the early age of 6 years old. Having performed in 20 theatrical productions, she had turned to social media platforms to create content ranging from short skits to special effect makeup. During her junior year of high school in 2017, Lolita Milena had taken on the challenge in writing a 50,000 word novel in only 30 days. Not only did she surpass the word count goal by 14,000, but did so in 20 days. Then in 2017, she discovered TikTok, opening a new world of possibilities and opportunities. She had gained popularity on the platform by uploading short acting and comedic skit clips. She now has over 700,000 followers. In 2019, she was discovered by her management through TikTok, who had assisted her into the industry; eventually booking the character, Jenna in Lionsgate and Buzzfeed's film, ”1UP". And as Lolita lives by her motto, "Just because you have a disability, doesn't mean you can't follow your dreams.” BondonCinema.com #paraplegic #actress #disability #activist #model #author #cinema #film #influencer #tiktok #siberia #filmmaker #filmmaking #moviestar

Michael Stringer is a young composer with a growing and diverse portfolio of orchestral and electronic works. This includes music written for film, theatre, and television. Michael’s professional debut was scoring the music for the short film “Vanity”, written and directed by Betta Bulikova, which has already received multiple honorable mentions at major film festivals this year. Michael is always prepared to expand his horizons to new styles, particularly when working to a brief. He draws from his musical theatre training and his music education. As of right now, he is a self-taught composer, however has received membership from some of the music industry’s leading composers (Stephen Schwartz and Iain Bell). Michael Stringer is writing music for his first feature film “Secrets of the Warrior” written and directed by Rebecca Heidt and produced by Netflix producer March Robinson, who is best known for Legacy of Lies. BondonCinema.com #composer #musiccomposer #musiccomposing #filmcomposer #moviescore #scoring #cinema #cinematography #movies #films #music #theater #theatre #london #UK

Award-winning film music composer John Koutselinis has composed high-quality film scores with notable collaborations such as Gary Kurtz (Star Wars IV & V), Brian Presley (The Great Alaskan Race), Harry & George Kirby (Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday),  Steve Stone (Entity), Danny Wilson (Nephilim), David Levy (Concept Designer - Avatar 2 & 3, The Rise of Skywalker), Richard Bazley (Disney, Warner Bros) and Mel Smith (Director of High Hills and Low Lifes, Radioland Murders - Story by George Lucas). He has recently composed the score for the film 'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday' (Sony Entertainment - Scott Adkins, Ray Stevenson) by directors Harry & George Kirby and 'Hostile Territory' by writer/director Brian Presley (Brian Presley, Matt McCoy & Brad Leyland). In addition, John has composed music for ‘The Great Alaskan Race’ by writer/director Brian Presley, also starring Henry Thomas (E.T., Legends of the Fall) and Treat Williams, among others (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album has been released by SONY MUSIC/MILAN). He also composed the music for the films 'DEUS' with David O'Hara (The Departed, Harry Potter)  & Claudia Black (Farscape), 'Katherine of Alexandria' (Peter O’Toole, Steven Berkoff & Edward Fox), ‘Nephilim’ (John Savage - award-winning score, music performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra) and 'Centurion Resurrection' (Gary Kurtz -Producer, Richard Bazley - Director). John has composed music for over 40 short films, including music for films by K&K Productions, which among others include Dragonball Z and The League of Legends, which have collectively generated over 15 Million views.    He is the recipient of 6 awards and several nominations, including nominations by the prestigious 'Jerry Goldsmith Awards'. In 2023,  John became part of the demonstration team at the world-class Virtual Instruments company 8DIO. He also won ‘Best Score’ for his work on the short films 'Beyond the Lake' (Simon Constantine - Director), and ‘Summerville’. In the same year, he completed the score for the feature film 'Sunlight' (Mark David -Director), and also composed the music for the short films ‘Summerville’ and ‘Moon Kontrol’ (Writer/Director David Levy - Concept Designer - Avatar 2 & 3, The Rise of Skywalker).    In addition, the Original Sound Track from the film 'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday' was released by MovieScore Media.  This year John has been attached to score the music for the film ‘Circle of 3s’  featuring Costas Mandylor (Saw IV, V & VI), and written by Mark Bruner, and Logan Riley Bruner (Stranger Things) and has also been attached to score the music for the motion picture ‘FATE’ by director Jonathan Baker.  #musiccomposer #musiccomposing #musiccomposition #music #songwriting #film #cinema #theater #theatre #orchestra #filmlovers #cinemalovers #musiclover #soundtrack #soundtracks

My guests today are director Maria Gobetti, the director of the incredible film, Pie In The Sky. She has directed over 80 plays, including My Old Friends by Norman Sachs and Mel Mandel. Maria is the Director of the Gobetti-Ormeny Acting Studio, coaches at various major studios, and teaches at the New York Film Academy. She worked as both director and coach at Hanna-Barbera. A member of the Directors’ Guild of America, she has directed for Disney, where she also coached The New Mickey Mouse Club Show.  Maria is a member of Women In Film and Women In Theatre.  And Eric Ronn, the producer of acclaimed feature film Pie In The Sky has success in writing and producing multiple award-winning shorts and a play showcased at the Victory Theatre and collaborating with Jay Leno's Garage on the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. Today, they are here to discuss their brilliant film Pie In The Sky, starring K Callan and Laurie O’Brien. Ladies and gentlemen, At the heart of this film PIE IN THE SKY is Dory, a 65-year-old woman, and her vivacious 85-year-old mother, Margaret. The film unfolds on a significant day—Dory's birthday—as Margaret decides to bake an apple pie using a treasured family recipe. Through the simple act of baking, Margaret shares not only the secret to a perfect pie but also imparts the essence of a life well-lived. It’s a narrative rich in love, self-discovery, and the transformative power of family traditions. Pie in the Sky is more than just a film; it's a celebration of togetherness, reflection, and the unspoken lessons learned in the warmth of a kitchen. It's a story that resonates with its audience, reminding us of all the priceless life lessons and unbreakable bonds that are often formed in the most ordinary of settings. #film #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproducer #cinematography #theatre #theater #actor #liveperformance #oneactplay #theatreplay

My guests today are K Callan and Laurie O’Brien, both of their careers include film, television and theater. K Callan, first gained national attention as Peter Boyle's mousy wife in the legendary Joe. And Playing Christopher Plummer’s mother in the successful Knives Out. Other memorable films include American Gigolo and A Touch of Class. K has been a regular guest star in countless television movies and TV series as well. including playing Superman's mom on ABC’s  Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and to a demented Norma Desmond type in Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns to the puzzled Grandma Lois on How I Met Your Mother. Now, Laurie O’Brien’s career has given her the opportunity to play roles ranging from lunatics to white trash to a prima ballerina and the most beautiful woman in the world. Her stage performances include the award winning Mary Barnes and Savage in Limbo, and Times Like These, which won an Ovation Award. She has had numerous roles as a voice over actor including 10 years as Baby Piggy on Muppet Babies, Ivana in Cro, and in popular animated series such as Spiderman, Ghostbusters, Transformers, and Dungeons and Dragons. Both of these lovely ladies are here today to talk about one of the most endearing, humorous and heart felt films that I’ve seen in a long time, Pie In The Sky. #theatre #theater #newfilm #actors #actress #broadway #drama #family #cinema #movie #film #cinematography #relationship #motherdaughter #lifelessons

My guest today is filmmaker Phil Allocco, a feature film and commercial writer/director. His work has garnered over 60 awards and nominations. He was one of the short-listed directors picked by Steven Spielberg from a world-wide search of over 12,000 directors for his US TV series ‘On the Lot’ for FOX TV. His feature film ‘The Truth About Lies,’ won 14 awards at festivals including "The Best Of Fest" at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. His new feature film, 5lbs of Pressure is a gripping action-thriller, Adam played by Luke Evans, is an ex-con back in his old neighborhood after serving a 16-year stretch for murder, walks a rocky path of forgiveness toward the son who grew up without him, while the bitter, volatile brother of the youth he killed looms in the background. Meanwhile, Mike played by Rory Culkin, sick of doing the bidding of his drug-dealing uncle played by Alex Pettyfer, is desperate to leave his sordid life behind. When Adam and Mike’s paths converge, inescapable destiny will give way to violence…and a final, fleeting shot at redemption.  #filmmaker #filmmaking #cinematography #cinema #filmdirector #screenwriting #film #actinglessons #actorslife #movieplot #moviebreakdown #lionsgate #featurefilm #lukeevans #roryculkin #moviedrama #suspensethrillers #storytelling