Today we are proud to welcome Dana Dellacamera to the podcast. Dan is a filmmaker, singer, and actor who has appeared on stage and in both short and feature films. Dana will share with us how she first started performing and how her journey brought her to two important roles she holds today. Dana is the Director of the Arts Accelerator, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting emerging artists in film in creating thriving careers by providing film industry Masterclasses, workshops, productions, networking events, and film festivals. She is the City Producer for the Miami / Fort Lauderdale 48-Hour Film Project. We talk about these organizations, and their importance to fostering creativity and helping filmmakers of all levels hone their crafts. You can learn more about Dana, Arts Accelerator, and the 48-Hour Film Project at the links below:Dana Dellacamera IMDBArts Acceleratorhttps://www.48hourfilm.com/miami/48hfp
Today, we’ll start season two of cinema pathway with some Steadicam trivia, talk about its history, and then learn what it takes to be a Steadicam operator from Gregory Dillard. First, our host and listeners will get an education on the difference between the different types of Steadicams, Gimbals, and Ronin. Next, Gregory will talk about everything that goes into setting up and operating a Steadicam and where someone who wants to get into this type of work can pursue the training. We’ll also talk about the pros and cons of having a camera in an operator’s hands versus automation and using drones.
Prepare for a fascinating episode as we dig into the world of production and art design, prop making and set building, and 18th-century weapons. Jerry Blohm will share his experience as an armorer on his first feature film with a legendary actor, director, and military advisor. He’ll then take our listeners on a journey through his career, which includes working on more than 1500 commercials, what it takes to be a production designer, and his tips on how to be successful in this position. Jerry will bring us into the world of his prop rental and fabrication house, and we’ll discuss the state of today’s film, small screen, and commercial industries. To learn more about Jerry and look at some of the work his done throughout his distinguished career, check out the below links:http://jerryblohm.com/https://movieproprentals.net/Jerry Blohm IMDB Page
We are joined by the super-talented director, writer, and actor Magaly Pefig. As she prefers, Maggie will share how she got into acting when she was young and continued to hone her craft as an actress. We'll talk about how she extended her artistic boundaries by writing, producing, directing, and acting in two films she made during COVID.Pandemic. Maggie and our host will also have some deep discussions about what it means to be an artist and what inspires people and try to figure out where we all fit in on this planet. Maggie will also share some exciting projects that she is working on and when and where you can see them. To learn more about Magaly Pefig, check out the below Links:Magaly Pefig IMDB Page:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0702256/Magaly Pefig Instagram Page:Instagram @magalypefig
We were fortunate to have filmmaker and founder of the "Miami Web Fest," Bryan Thompson, stop by the Cinema Pathway Podcast just hours before the premiere of his latest film, Dirt. Bryan shared with us how we went from singing in high school in Michigan to becoming an accomplished writer, director, producer, and actor in Miami, FL. We'll talk about the challenge and rewards for tackling controversial topics in films and why the up-and-coming filmmakers should take on more of these topics and risks, and how he then moved into comedy. He'll share what led him to create the "Miami Web Fest" and what it's like to be awarded the Key to the City of Miami. Learn more about Bryan and his work at the Links:Bryan G. Thompson IMDB PageBryan G. Thompson's Instagram PageIMANI Filmshttps://www.miamiwebfest.com/