The biweekly podcast "MediaMaker Spotlight" features conversations with industry professionals speaking on a wide range of topics of interest to screen-based media makers. The series is a great resource for creators and collaborators who want to learn more about filmmaking, production, and all that goes into bringing projects to life. Our show is a great place to learn, find inspiration, discover communities of support, and celebrate our shared passion for film, television, video and visual ...
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Listen to interviews from the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia communities gathered by the iHeartRadio D.C./Baltimore team.
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Actor Carl Lumbly Reflects on Alias, Captain America, & More
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32:11In this episode, host Tara Jabari interviews actor Carl Lumbly, known for his roles in Captain America, Alias, Doctor Sleep, and more. They discuss Lumbly's portrayal of Isaiah Bradley in the latest Captain America: Brave New World, a character rooted in historical injustices faced by African Americans, and the thematic elements of love and sacrifi…
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Community DC Jenni Chase American Heart Month Final Redo
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30:01Dr. Maryam Mohammadi is a board-certified Cardiologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians…Dr. Hanghang Wang is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Suburban Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. February is Heart Month and they joined us to talk about the various types of cardiac diseases, prevention, and …
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Community DC Jenni Chase American Heart Month
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30:01Dr. Maryam Mohammadi is a board-certified Cardiologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians…Dr. Hanghang Wang is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Suburban Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. February is Heart Month and they joined us to talk about the various types of cardiac diseases, prevention, and …
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Community DC Deirdre Evans-Pritchard DCIFF
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the DC Independent Film Festival Executive Director Deirdre Evans-Pritchard to talk about the upcoming Film Festival, how to attend, tickets, seminars, workshops and much more for any fan of independent film.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Host Special: Love, Laughs, and the Rom-Com Genre
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46:40It’s time for another all-hosts special! Hosts Sandra, Tara, and Candice chat all about romantic comedies ahead of Valentine’s Day. We discuss some of our favorite films, actors, and tropes within the ubiquitous rom-com genre, while also sharing some fun facts. You’ll love hearing the banter about meet-cutes and steamy scenes, and you may even disc…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Founder of Omnium CIrcus, Lisa Lewis. A jaw dropping, awe inspiring, joyful entertainment experience for the entire family! Omnium means of all and belonging to all– presenting the best in family circus entertainment—Comprehensively inclusive and accessible at every performance.…
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Community DC Arthritis Foundation Washington DC
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Arthritis Foundation, topics: Education, Helpline, Advocacy, Medications, Treatments, Research, Events, Fund Raising and much more with Executive Director Rebecca Caldwell and Development Manager Maddy Martin.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Stories that Reframe Aging and Celebrate Older Women
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34:15Documentary filmmaker Melissa Davey sits down with host Candice Bloch in this episode to discuss her filmmaking journey and her latest film, Climbing Into Life. The film is about the remarkable story of Dierdre Wolownick, an accomplished writer, artist and musician who got into rock climbing later in life and, at age 66, became the oldest woman to …
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with President and Communcations Chair Connie St. John of Women in Film & Video Washington DC. Topics include: Mission, Vision, Programs, Events, Funding and much more!By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes 'So Kids Soar' Executive Director Glenda Smith to talk about her non-profit, programs, events, volunteers, donations and much more!By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Art Amidst Adversity: A Journey from Ukraine to Venice
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32:53In this episode, host Tara Jabbari speaks with Zhanna Ozirna, a Ukrainian filmmaker whose first feature film premiered at the Venice Film Festival. They talk about the inspiration behind her film, the importance of art showcasing challenges like war, winning the Biennale Cinema Competition, plus much more. The film, Honeymoon (English title) is abo…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow talks about the upcoming Mindful Drinking Fest - put together by Derek Brown and Maria Bastasch, from Jan 10-12, 2025 at Union Station District, a weekend event in Washington, DC that celebrates mindful drinking and social wellness.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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September 5: Inside the Day of Terror That Changed Live TV
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17:05In this episode, host Candice Bloch has a brief chat with Director Tim Fehlbaum and actors Leonie Benesch and Ben Chaplin of the film September 5. They talk about some of what went into producing the film, which unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow talks to WRAP President Kurt Erickson and Assistant Chief Carlos Heraud of the Washington DC Metropolitan Police about holiday drinking and driving and much more.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Making Films That Highlight Shared Humanity
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28:32In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Monda Raquel Webb, former EVP of WIFV (and still a board member), and winner of the 2024 Trailblazer Award from the African American Women in Cinema of New York City. Webb is a book author, filmmaker, and performance artist. As an independent storyteller, she is dedicated to telling stories hidden in t…
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Community DC Rhonda Cunningham Holmes LCE
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with Legal Counsel for the Elderly’s Executive Director, Rhonda Cunningham Holmes. LCE champions the dignity and rights of Washington, D.C. elders by providing free legal and social work services to those in need. Their work addresses the most important aspects of an older adult’s life, including housing, eco…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with CEO and General Manager for WMATA Randy Clarke. Topics Include: Exciting growth since Covid, New Faregates, Safety, New trains, Fares, Budgets and the exciting future for Metro Trains and Business in the DMV!By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Alzheimer Association with Jenni Chase
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30:01Our special host this week, 97.1 WASH-FM Midday Host Jenni Chase spoke with Program Manager for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Laura Byer, as well as Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, Cindy Schelhorn, about memory loss and how the holiday season can be especially difficult for disease sufferers and …
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An Actor’s Career Retrospective and Observations
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36:21During a virtual press junket for 2024’s summer blockbuster, Borderlands, actor Benjamin Byron Davis spoke with host Tara Jabbari to discuss his role in the film, plus his experience working in over 50 projects ranging from Gilmore Girls to Guardians of the Galaxy. They talked about what makes a successful and worthwhile colleague in the film indus…
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Community DC Barron Segar World Food Program USA
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with CEO Barron Segar from World Food Program USA to talk about fighting global hunger, what their success stories are, challenges, and how you can help! Visit them at www.wfpusa.org/By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC James Morgan F.H. Furr Toys for Tots
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with James Morgan, who is the Market Area President from F.H. Furr – and he’ll be joining us to talk about the second annual holiday cheer with Toys for Tots campaign… F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical, announce the launch of its second annual holiday campaign in partnership with The …
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Creating Visual Alchemy & Continuity Through VFX Editorial
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43:49VFX editor and DC native, Anedra Edwards sits down with host Candice Bloch to give us a peek behind the curtain of visual effects magic. Anedra shares her knowledge from over 15 years of experience in VFX and picture editing for film and TV, working with world’s biggest entertainment companies including Marvel, Netflix, HBO, BET, Discovery, NatGeo,…
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Community DC Terrance Hayes U.S. Veterans Affairs
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes Terrence Hayes – he is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Over the next 30 mins, we’re going to get a great education about how many veterans have been helped with the pact act – how you can still take advantage of it – also what Terrence and his Team are doing for h…
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Community DC MoCo Dept of EP | Reduce Food Waste
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with Eileen Kao & Alan Pultyniewicz from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection about reducing food waste including residents and business owners.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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In this episode, host Sandra Abrams sits down with another of WIFV’s 2024 Woman of Vision honorees, Sylvia Bugg. As the Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming for PBS, Bugg shares insight into why she is a life-long learner, how her previous experience at Discovery and CPB shaped her, and what leadership ski…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes PAGE Coalition Executive Director Chris Treanor to talk about Partnership to Address Global Emissions. PAGE is a nonpartisan coalition of like-minded organizations dedicated to promoting U.S. policies, like permitting reform, that protect the climate through the production of natural gas.…
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American Masters: Creative Spark with Minnie Driver
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31:26Today, we’re sharing a special episode from our friends at PBS’ Webby Award-winning podcast American Masters: Creative Spark. Join host Joe Skinner as he speaks with Oscar-nominated actress Minnie Driver about how she took on the role of one of the most powerful women in history. She talks about the joy of acting in period pieces, and reminds us to…
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Community DC Jenni Chase American Heart Association
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30:0197.1 WASH Midday Host Jenni Chase spoke to American Heart Association Chair of the 2024 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk, Owen Billman, and Jeff Bosick, who is a cardiac arrest Survivor and works on the Executives With Heart Campaign...it brings together local business leaders who are united in support of the AHA. www.greaterwashingtonheartwalk…
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The Magic Makers: A Conversation with a VFX Producer
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20:58Host Tara Jabbari talks all about visual effects with Leah Orsini, a VFX Producer with over 20 years of experience. Leah shares how she started in production and moved to be a VFX Producer, and talks about projects she worked on such as The Gilded Age, Blindspot, Mr. Robot, Falling Skies, and Split, among others. You’ll learn about the difference b…
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Community Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Senior Director Media & Public Relations Lauren Lawson-Zilai from Shatterproof to talk about the national non-profit that was started over a decade ago by founder and ceo Gary Mendall that addresses addition stigma and much more on the 30 min show.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Shelly Young The Chris Atwood Foundation
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Shelly Young, who is the Executive Director for The Chris Atwood Foundation located in NOVA that was created in 2013 after The Atwood Family lost their son and brother, Chris, to an accidental overdose at age 21.The CAF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that creates recovery ready communities through …
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Community DC Tony Cancelosi Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with one of his regulars, CEO and President for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. Topics include: What they do and provide, events, programs, funding, initiatives and much more over the 30 min interview!By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Behind the Mix: Exploring Audio Excellence
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43:47Great sound is the mark of a quality project. In this episode, host Candice Bloch has a conversation with Charlie Hewitt of Mirror Studios to discuss all things audio post and sound design. From the difference between audio mixing and audio mastering, to layering in all the right sound effects at all the right levels, to the new frontier of fully i…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Adrenal Cancer Survivor Hope Law, who has started a non-profit 'Adrenal Cure Collective and talks about her misdiagnosis, learning she has a rare form of cancer, to being treated, and what is next for the mother of three and her unbelievable journey.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for Rockville Economic Development Cindy Rivarde, also know as REDI. Over the 30 mins we'll chat about Rockville's growth, what Cindy and her amazing team do when it comes to enticing corporations, small, medium and large businesses come and flourish in Rockville, MD.…
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Lessons in Filmmaking with What Went Wrong Podcast
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41:22The What Went Wrong podcast series brings you behind-the-scenes of films from massive flops to record-breaking blockbusters to shed a light on what it really takes to make a film. The show’s hosts, Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer speak with Tara Jabbari about what they learned about what it really takes to make a film, why James Cameron punche…
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Community DC Jenni Chase with Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue
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30:0197.1 WASH FM's Jenni Chase Hosts this week to speak with Elaine Taylor with Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue along with A Forever Home's Patti Stinson...we talked about the benefits of adopting/rehoming a dog through a rescue group, current dogs up for adoption, upcoming events and the current state of shelters in our area.…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the CEO and CO-Founder of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, (“9/11 Day”), David Paine. We'll talk about the upcoming 23rd Anniversary and what incredible programs David, his co-founder and team have created over the years for First Responders.…
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Join the Celebration: Women in Film & Video Turns 45!
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29:14Women in Film & Video (WIFV) is turning 45! To mark the occasion, there’s going to be a big dance party on Friday, September 13. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with WIFV Board President Connie St. John to learn more about the organization and the celebration. They discuss how this amazing non-profit got started back in 1979, how it serve…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the VP of Development, James Smith to talk about a myriad of programs, events and intiatives surrounding Easterseals in the DMV, including 'Walk with Me' and several Military programs that you might not have heard of over the next 30 mins!By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Host Special: Renaming, Recasting, Rebranding
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43:37In this special all-host episode, we are thrilled to debut our new podcast name, MediaMaker Spotlight! During their conversation, hosts Sandra Abrams, Candice Bloch, and Tara Jabbari explain the story behind our rebranding and how making the announcement inspired us to chat about some memorable Hollywood renames and recasts in television shows and …
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Community DC Alan Klein HealthWell Foundation
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30:01Special Guest Host from Toby & Chilli Mornings on 97.1 WASH FM, Chilli Amar visits with Alan Klein, who is the Chief Development Officer at HealthWell Foundation. Their Mission: To reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. More information and donations at HealthWellFoundation.org…
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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with President & CEO for the National Psoriasis Foundation to talk about education, diagnosing, treatment, research, donations and much more.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Two Thumbs Up: How Siskel & Ebert Shaped Film Critiquing
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46:44In this episode, host Sandra Abrams has a conversation with Matt Singer - film critic, editor, podcaster, and author- about his new book, “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever.” The book offers an insightful and funny look into the iconic pair of film reviewers and their combative style, and shares details about how their THU…
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Community DC MD Proton Treatment Center Dr Ferris
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Dr. Ferris who is on the medical staff at MD Proton Treatment Center. Dr. Ferris will educate us what exactly proton therapy is, the criteria for getting treatments, side effects, and how if differs from traditional radiation therapy.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Community DC Michele Anthony National Kidney Foundation
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30:01Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Executive Director Michele Anthony of the National Kidney Foundation for the National Capital Area & Virginia about: Education, treatment, preventative measures, medication, events, advocacy and donations.By 98.7 WMZQ (WMZQ-FM)
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Addressing Representation & Belonging With Molly McGlynn
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28:52In this episode, host Tara Jabbari sits with writer and director Molly McGlynn to talk about her new film, “Fitting In.” The comedic coming-of-age drama, starring Maddie Ziegler and Emily Hampshire, is a semi-autobiographical story about Molly’s journey with MRKH Syndrome. Molly shares the challenges but also the support she had while sharing such …
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Community DC Ellen Shannon AFSP National Capital Area
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30:01Community Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Capital Area, Ellen Shannon. Topics discussed: Mission, What they do and how you can help or be helped, Donations, Events and much more. Remember if you, a family member, friend or co-worker have feelings about suicide or me…
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Giving Screenplays New Life With Immersive Audio Dramas
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38:25More stories get written than make it to screen, so what becomes of these lost narratives? In this episode, host Candice Bloch sits down with producer James Walker to dive into a project he and his company, Velocity Studios have embarked upon to revive some of these scripts in an exciting new way. You’ll learn how they produce immersive experiences…
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