Episode 02: Making of “West” Music Video

Episode 08: How Creatives Can Join the Effort Against Climate Change: Interview with Quinn Antus

In celebration of Earth Day this month, we spoke with our dear friend and fellow climate change activist Quinn Antus about how creatives can engage in the fight for a more sustainable future. Quinn is the co-founder and executive director of Signal Tech Coalition, a non-profit organization working with tech leaders in Colorado to implement economic climate policies. She shared some incredibly inspiring thoughts about how storytellers can positively communicate about climate change as well as practical ways that filmmakers can incorporate more eco-friendly practices on set. If you’re a creative who’s passionate about this issue, you definitely won’t want to miss this!

More about Quinn: Quinn is an experienced non-profit leader. She has supported the social impact of hundreds of entrepreneurs at the intersection of tech and social impact.She co-founded Signal Tech because she saw an opportunity to connect Colorado’s tech x business leaders with key decision-makers to support economic climate policy.

Learn more about Signal Tech Coalition - https://www.signaltechcoalition.org/

If you'd like to donate to Signal Tech, you can contact Quinn at - [email protected]

Learn more about Signal Tech Coalition - https://www.signaltechcoalition.org/

If you'd like to donate to Signal Tech, you can contact Quinn at - [email protected]

Episode 07: Honoring Women in Film with Katrina Medoff & Tracy Sayre of the Women’s Weekend Film Challenge

We wrapped up Women’s History Month by talking with filmmakers Katrina Medoff and Tracy Sayre, co-founders of the Women’s Weekend Film Challenge. Since its inception in 2018, their films have been accepted in over 60 festivals and invaluable connections have been made among the participants.

Tune in to learn more about the inspiration behind the challenge, how it works, and why investing in a community of female filmmakers is so important.

Follow Women’s Weekend Film Challenge Here:

https://www.instagram.com/womensweekendfilmchallenge/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZa454_DHGOyta3YNnsVeGQ

https://twitter.com/WWfilmchallenge

WWFC Virtual Educational & Networking Events: https://www.womensweekendfilmchallenge.com/virtualevents

More about Katrina:

Katrina Medoff is an actor, writer and producer in New York City. Her recent projects include thefeature “Ask for Jane” (actor) and the short films “Lovestuck” (actor/writer/producer), “Home Invasion for the Holidays” (actor), “Ms. Connections” (actor/writer) and “Dark Blue” (producer).

More about Tracy:

Tracy Sayre is an award-winning screenwriter and founder of Writers Work. Her short film “Lily + Mara” recently premiered on PBS. She is currently developing 3feature scriptsand serves on the grant board of QCA and is an animal rights activist. Tracy received a BFA and MAT from Maryland Institute College of Art.

Episode 06: Telling Stories with Cultural Humility - Interview with Venida C. Rodman Jenkins

In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to explore the intersection between race and media as independent content creators. We were thrilled to speak with Venida C. Rodman Jenkins about cultural humility and the important role it plays in creating a more empathetic and honest experience in the creative arts.Venida is the Director of the Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity at New Jersey City University. She also teaches a “Race, Gender, and the Media” course at Newhouse NYC at Syracuse University and is the founder and pastor of EMBRACE Church. As a minister, educator, and advocate for many years, she is committed to creating affirming and brave spaces for those who have been oppressed. Her desire is to persist until all people are seen, heard and free.

Connect with Venida:

LinkedIn - https://rb.gy/9vfoyf

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/embracechurch2020/

Shownotes:

“The Danger of the Single Story” TED talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en

“Culture Humility Versus Cultural Competence” by Melanie Tervalon and Jann Murray-Garcia - https://melanietervalon.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/CulturalHumility_Tervalon-and-Murray-Garcia-Article.pdf

Episode 05: Behind the Song - “Held”

This episode is all about breaking down Brittany’s songwriting process for her latest single, "Held." Tune in to hear how learning about the Redwoods influenced the imagery and themes she used throughout the song.

Stream “Held” on all music platforms - https://ditto.fm/held-brittany-zampella

“Held” Official Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7ydKvcnpGs

Episode 04: Top 20 of 2020

Join us as we discuss some of our favorite movies, tv shows, music, and events of the year!