• January 20th, 2012
Today I am very happy to present part 1 of a 2 part interview with Mr. Clayton Lowe, Clay as we all know him in Columbus, Ohio. Clay has been an instrumental character and scholar in the local film groups and I find talking with Clay fascinating and very educational. Clay has taught in several departments at the Ohio State University, currently Emeritus Professor in the Theater Department, previously as Assistant Professor, and later chair of the Department of Photography and Cinema at OSU and so many other teaching positions at OSU and the University of Georgia School of Journalism. Clay has hosted many film series such as the David Cronenberg series of films contemplating the idea of Cronenberg's use of violence in cinema and many others. He has also done hundreds of film reviews for radio at WCBE here in Columbus, Ohio and been involved in several radio and television stations as Producer and Director.
Talking to Clay is always fun and informative and I always walk away from our conversations looking at some other aspect of film, art and philosophy. I really hope you enjoy this first part of the 2 part interview with Mr. Clay Lowe.
Clay can be found on FaceBook where he is quite active in keeping up with friends and fellow film and photography lovers. You can find him there under his name.
Enjoy, Sean McHenry
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• December 14th, 2011
Welcome back to Ohio Film Chatter. Today we listen to our second of two parts of the interview with Scott Spears of Production Partners Media in Lewis Center, Ohio. Scott has worked in just about every film and video format from 8mm film through 35mm and on to full bore HD, including currently working in the DSLR format which has become so popular in the last few years. Scott is an officer in the MOFA (Mid Ohio Filmmakers Association) and a regular visitor and contributor at the Columbus chapter of Indie Club. Scott has several website where you can read more about him, his work and you'll find a lot of tutorials about filmmaking. Scott was instrumental in bringing Framelines, a television show about local filmmakers and their work to many Ohio educational television channels. Scott's company, Production Partners Media is based in Lewis Center, Ohio, just north of Columbus. Here is a listing of the various website;
Production Partners Media: http://www.productionpartnersmedia.com/
Framelines: http://framelines.tv/modules/news/
Scott Spears.net: http://scottspears.net/video-tech-tips.html
This is part 2 of our 2 part series with Scott. He has been working in film and video for a long time and has a wealth of information that is important for the new young upcoming filmmakers out there. Plus, he's just a plain good guy so have a listen. More podcasts on the horizon with folks you'll want to hear from so check back in at the start of the new year. We'll be back with a lot more interesting conversations on film and the art of filmmaking. Thanks for being here.
Sean McHenry
Carolyna Bradford - producer
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• December 3rd, 2011
Welcome to Ohio Film Chatter. Today we sit and chat with Scott Spears of Production Partners Media in Lewis Center, Ohio. Scott has worked in just about every film and video format from 8mm film through 35mm and on to full bore HD, including currently working in the DSLR format which has become so popular in the last few years. Scott is an officer in the MOFA (Mid Ohio Filmmakers Association) and a regular visitor and contributor at the Columbus chapter of Indie Club. Scott has several website where you can read more about him, his work and you'll find a lot of tutorials about filmmaking. Scott was instrumental in bringing Framelines, a television show about local filmmakers and their work to many Ohio educational television channels. Scott's company, Production Partners Media is based in Lewis Center, Ohio, just north of Columbus. Here is a listing of the various website;
Production Partners Media: http://www.productionpartnersmedia.com/
Framelines: http://framelines.tv/modules/news/
Scott Spears.net: http://scottspears.net/video-tech-tips.html
This is part 1 of a 2 part series with Scott. He's a great guy. He has been working in film and video for a long time and has a wealth of information that is important for the new young upcoming filmmakers out there. Plus, he's just a plain good guy so have a listen and come back for part 2 soon.
Sean McHenry
Carolyna Bradford - producer
* Comments made by guests on the podcast series do not necessairly reflect the opinions of the moderator, Sean McHenry or the producer, Carolyna Bradford.
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• July 12th, 2010
Hello and welcome to part 2 of our 2 part interview with John Whitney, another exceptional filmmaker from Ohio. John's recent release of his longest running film yet, "Eroded" was screened to a sold out theater at the Gateway FilmCenter on the OSU Campus here in Columbus, Ohio. John is a great example of the best ways to shoot a film and a great guy to work with and have a conversation about film with. John is one of the principals of Arbor Avenue Films here in Columbus, along with Phil Garrett and Sean Reid. Johns previous film, Measured Sacrifice is available to be viewed at : http://vimeo.com/8879281
John can also be contacted through the Arbor Avenue Films page on Facebook.
I have said this often and it is more true now than ever... if you have anything to do with film or video in this town, eventually we will all know each other. This is true of several of the fine folks John works with both in his professional day job as a DP/Shooter for a large furniture manufacturing company and in his avocational film work. John has really kept the bar high in the Central Ohio area for filmmakers, and we all love that.
The trailer for Eroded can be viewed here: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=268328796208
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Carolyna Bradford - producer
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• June 22nd, 2010
Hello and welcome to the first of a two part interview with John Whitney, another exceptional filmmaker from Ohio. John's recent release of his longest running film yet, "Eroded" was screened to a sold out theater at the Gateway FilmCenter on the OSU Campus here in Columbus, Ohio. John is a great example of the best ways to shoot a film and a great guy to work with and have a conversation about film with. John is one of the principals of Arbor Avenue Films here in Columbus, along with Phil Garrett and Sean Reid. Johns previous film, Measured Sacrifice is available to be viewed at : http://vimeo.com/8879281
John can also be contacted through the Arbor Avenue Films page on Facebook.
I have said this often and it is more true now than ever... if you have anything to do with film or video in this town, eventually we will all know each other. This is true of several of the fine folks John works with both in his professional day job as a DP/Shooter for a large furniture manufacturing company and in his avocational film work. John has really kept the bar high in the Central Ohio area for filmmakers, and we all love that.
The trailer for Eroded can be viewed here: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=268328796208
Sean McHenry
Carolyna Bradford - producer
* Comments made by guests on the podcast series do not necessairly reflect the opinions of the moderator, Sean McHenry or the producer, Carolyna Bradford.
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• June 7th, 2010
Welcome back to Ohio Film Chatter. We've been away for a while but we're back with a new round of interviews with Ohio filmmakers and shakers. This episode deals with a gentleman who was very popular in the 1980s in the Central Ohio area for his often highly controversial Public Access television shows. He has been working on a film for many years and is here to talk about it with us. His art sense and interesting use of visuals allow him to create sometimes disturbing pieces that push and pull at the seams of the ever changing envelope. His latest piece, an art video piece titled "Checkmate". His DVD collection of "The Best of Damon Zex" available on Amazon(dot)com includes as bonus material this newly finished piece, "Checkmate". We saw the final version of Checkmate at a screening for Indie Club Columbus. It was lets say, a mixed crowd. Some enjoyed it and a few were unable to look at it objectively but I will say, for every question brought up in Q&A after it screened, Mr. Damon Zex was able to defend every aspect of the piece.
For those who may be unfamiliar with his work, please see the links below. Be aware that his works are not for all viewers, much as Robert Mapplethorpe or other controversial artists works are not always for all audiences. Whether you love him or can live without him, ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Damon Zex.
Links: http://www.damonzex.com/
http://www.myspace.com/damonzex
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Carolyna Bradford - producer
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• November 29th, 2009
This week we have part 2 of the 2 part interview with Mr. TJ Cooley, local filmmaker, working Grip and Key Grip here in the Columbus, Ohio area. TJ has been on the scene and building a Grip Rep for a few years now as well as being a big supporter and component of the 48 Hour Film Projects in Columbus and Cincinnati. TJ works quite often under the roof of Production Partners Media here in Columbus with Peter John Ross (interviewed here earlier) and Scott Spears (future interview), both award winning filmmakers and shooters themselves.
TJ has worked on big and small commercial productions with all ranges of equipment and skill levels. Enjoy this weeks podcast and be sure to continue to tune in for future podcasts.
One quick thing, please feel free to leave feedback and questions here. I would like to know from the listeners if we are providing a good experience here with the Ohio Film Chatter series. We have plans for many many more guests yet to come from all areas of film in Ohio so please let us know what you like and what could be improved. We’ll be listening and taking it all under advisement.
Sean McHenry
Carolyna Bradford - producer
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• November 18th, 2009
This week we have part 1 of the interview with Mr. TJ Cooley, local filmmaker, working Grip and Key Grip here in the Columbus, Ohio area. TJ has been on the scene and building a Grip Rep for a few years now as well as being a big supporter and component of the 48 Hour Film Projects in Columbus and Cincinnati. TJ works quite often under the roof of Production Partners Media here in Columbus with Peter John Ross (interviewed here earlier) and Scott Spears (future interview), both award winning filmmakers and shooters themselves.
TJ has worked on big and small commercial productions with all ranges of equipment and skill levels. Enjoy this weeks podcast and be sure to tune in to next weeks Part 2 with TJ next Monday.
One quick thing, please feel free to leave feedback and questions here. I would like to know from the listeners if we are providing a good experience here with the Ohio Film Chatter series. We have plans for many many more guests yet to come from all areas of film in Ohio so please let us know what you like and what could be improved. We'll be listening and taking it all under advisement.
Sean McHenry
Carolyna Bradford - producer
* Comments made by guests on the podcast series do not necessairly reflect the opinions of the moderator, Sean McHenry or the producer, Carolyna Bradford.
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• November 1st, 2009
Welcome back to Ohio Film Chatter and part 2 of the interview with one of the most bruised and banged up actors in the Central Ohio area, Bryan Michael Block. Bryan is the lead actor on the web based series Aidan 5 at, oddly enough, http://www.Aidan5.com. The web series comes out of the 2008 multi-award winning 48 Hour Film Project short Aidan 5. After winning multiple categories in the first ever Columbus 48HFP it went on to come in second runner up in the Miami International Film Festival and from there was invited to Cannes (Yes, THAT Cannes)
Now with added team members and a much expanded cast, Bryan is the lead actor playing James Aidan, a cloned detective. Bryan has also appeared in numerous projects for Room 101 Productions, Sonnyboo, and several others. Bryan is a Musician, Actor, Writer, Producer and Director and VP in a smaller strategic communications company. If you ever want to know what you should be doing on any given page of a feature script or want to talk character motivations and story arcs, Bryan is your guy.
This is the final part in the 2 part series with Bryan. Enjoy and feel free to leave comments on the series. Also, please spread the word about the podcast series. The more listeners the better.
Sean McHenry
Carolyna Bradford - producer
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• October 25th, 2009
Hey folks, this week we have one of the most bruised and banged up actors in the Central Ohio area for you. Welcome Bryan Michael Block to the podcast. Bryan is the lead actor on the web based series Aidan 5 at, oddly enough, http://www.Aidan5.com. The web series comes out of the 2008 multi-award winning 48 Hour Film Project short Aidan 5. After winning multiple categories in the first ever Columbus 48HFP it went on to come in second runner up in the Miami International Film Festival and from there was invited to Cannes (Yes, THAT Cannes)
Now with added team members and a much expanded cast, Bryan is the lead actor playing James Aidan, a cloned detective. Bryan has also appeared in numerous projects for Room 101 Productions, Sonnyboo, and several others. Bryan is a Musician, Actor, Writer, Producer and Director and VP in a smaller strategic communications company. If you ever want to know what you should be doing on any given page of a feature script or want to talk character motivations and story arcs, Bryan is your guy.
This podcast is in 2 parts. Here is part 1.
Sean McHenry
Carolyna Bradford - producer
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