SIFTER for the Ear presents:
Tom Barrett has spent the majority of his career working on movies and TV shows as a Best Boy Grip. He’ll explain what that means plus:
– His first big gig on “Dirty Dancing”
– Getting chigger bites on “The WalkingDead”
– Working on Dolly Parton’s shows
– Advantages of commercials vs. feature films
– Differences between shooting on film vs. digital
– Finding gear in the snow with bike flags
– Avoiding get struck by lightening
LINKS
Tom’s IMDB page
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear February 14th, 2025
River City Limits presents:
acleland River City Limits February 8th, 2025
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SIFTER for the Ear presents:
This week features two shows about film and books.
NOVEL FILM has 2 writers, Bridé Baker & her partner in Copenhagen, Moyna Soderstrand, who discuss a movie and the book that inspired it.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUTHOR! ia a long-running podcast that features the authors of books about movies. Creator Jim Junot will talk about interviews that include Olivia Newton-John, Billy Dee Williams and Burt Ward.
Both of these shows had their start on WRIR-FM (Richmond’s Independent Radio Station at 97.3FM) and we’ll have a special visit from the station’s president Melissa Vaughn to give us a preview of their new building.
LINKS
Jim Janot’s YouTube channel
Jim’s Spotify page
Novel Film website
Novel Film on WRIR
WRIR’s home page
WRIR Capital Campaign website
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear February 7th, 2025
River City Limits presents:
smack River City Limits February 1st, 2025
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Friday Clock Out presents:
One Hit Wanda Friday Clock Out January 31st, 2025
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SIFTER for the Ear presents:
Alan Scott Neal is a Virginia native, who’s worked for many years in casting. His first directorial feature “Last Straw” is now on AMC and Shudder. Our discussion includes:
– How has work in casting affected his work as a director
– Consulting experts on the opening crime scene
– Shooting in the diner, which was floated up the river to New York
– The lighting challenges with so much glass
– Why all of the characters are surly
– Working with a neurodivergent actor
– Using vintage masks
– Making a dead possum
– How the movie got on Shudder
– A cool casting story
LINKS
Last Straw on AMC
Interview with Shoniqua Shandai (star of Harlem)
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear January 24th, 2025
SIFTER for the Ear presents:
This week is a double feature with three interesting women talking about their involvement in a special aspect of the biz. First is Connie St John, president of Women in Film and Video (Washington, DC), which is celebrating it’s 45th year. We’ll discuss:
– The origins of WIFV
– The Richmond connection
– Highlights from more than 200 seminars
– The membership categories
– Their new podcast
Lisa Giles will give us the scoop on The Richmond Film Network:
– What the RFN does
– The upcoming Indie Fest
– How it’s different from the VPA
LINKS
Women in Film and Video
Richmond Film Network
Their upcoming Indie Fest
James River Short Film Showcase
No Weapon Productions (Connie’s company)
Podcast on Virginia Screenwriter’s Forum (with Robin Farmer & Megan Holley)
Podcast on casting with Anne Chapman
Podcast with Joe Carabeo
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear January 17th, 2025
SIFTER for the Ear presents:
To mark the beginning of the 4th year of SIFTER FOR THE EAR, I went for a meta gimmick. Local cinematographer Bunt Young is known for his voice impressions of people in the production community, including yours truly. So, Jerry (aka Bunt) will be interviewing Jerry about:
– Where TVJerry came from
– When you started directing
– How you got into video
– The creation of The Man in the Dark.
– Directing music videos for Single Bullet Theory
– Some memorable production experiences
– Working with cinematographer Bunt Young
– The story behind Tales from the Grip
– The Dirtwoman Documentary
– How the podcast evolved
LINKS
Dirtwoman Documentary
Duke Lafoon’s podcast
Bunt Young’s IMDB page
Jerry Williams SIFTER for the Ear January 10th, 2025
Brain Box presents:
If you are new to Brain Box, now is a great time to start listening! Throughout the month, we will be replaying the series, start to finish, leading up to brand new episodes from host Annie Miller and our friendly neighborhood experts at The Science Museum of Virginia!
Episode 2 – Community Science w/Devin Jefferson
One Hit Wanda Brain Box January 6th, 2025
Brain Box presents:
If you are new to Brain Box, now is a great time to start listening! Throughout the month, we will be replaying the series, start to finish, leading up to brand new episodes from host Annie Miller and our friendly neighborhood experts at The Science Museum of Virginia!
Episode 1 – Justin Bartell, Assistant Director of Education – Astronomy Programs
One Hit Wanda Brain Box January 6th, 2025
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