Your life in film

Sean D Arena - Writer, Photographer

Joining me this week is Sean D Arena Since his first job as a Camera Production Assistant in 2007, Sean has worked for companies like Dotdash Meredith, Time Inc, NBCUniversal, and Cablevision, as well as a freelancer on various film & TV sets. Sean was the Writer/Editor for the documentary Cherry's In Season, [https://cherrysinseason.com/] which takes the audience through a season in the life of a bar in one of Fire Island's most iconic LGBTQ+ communities. Recently, he was one of the writers for the documentary Keeper of the Bay [https://www.dearocean.org/keeper-of-the-bay] - a film about marine conservation through the eyes of a native Hawaiian woman as she fights to continue her family legacy. And most recently Sean was one of the creators and production managers of Images of Trans Humanity [https://imagesoftranshumanity.com/images]. I had a lovely time talking to Sean, so enjoy.  Sean's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/seanthearena/] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl ] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Angel Belsey

Joining me this week, Angel Besley Angel began her publishing career in 2016, working both as an editor and as a literary agent. She believes some books just need to be read. Her new book Six Mile Store is available now via Angel's linktree, linked below.  Honey’s working weekends down at the Six Mile, trying to figure her life out. Her boyfriend’s about to leave the country, her college advisor hates her guts, her momma ain’t listening, and she’s got this cop breathing down her neck just about all the time. She finds a friend in her new colleague Lisa, but when one of their regular customers turns up dead, everything goes sideways faster than a greased hog at the county fair… I hop eyou enjoy the episode, we had fun recording it.  Angel's linktree [https://linktr.ee/ambelsey?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=51e15f78-b5c4-4ab7-befa-b03fd4f999c5] Angel's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/angelbelsey/] My letterboxd [https://boxd.it/6K6jl]:  My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]:  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Anthony Ferraro - Writer - Director - YouTuber

Joining me this week, Anthony Ferraro Anthony is a self-taught filmmaker, who has spent the past two decades fully immersed in independent cinema, directing feature films, shorts, and web series.  His sci-fi film "Aeranger [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klnE291dWQ0]" earned millions of views, establishing him as an accomplished storyteller. Anthony's practical knowledge forms the foundation for everything he shares on his popular YouTube channel, Create Sci-Fi [https://www.youtube.com/@createscifi]. In his book "The Outsider Filmmaker: Start Your Film Without Funding [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outsider-Filmmaker-Project-Without-Funding-ebook/dp/B0CFK4K6KQ]," Anthony wholeheartedly shares practical, straightforward suggestions based on everyday logic and understanding, empowering aspiring filmmakers to embrace their creative aspirations and take the leap into the world of filmmaking. Anthony's new film Starfisher [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afTDnY05v9A]: Anthony's film Wakener [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odUOQFtAkPk]: My letterboxd [https://boxd.it/6K6jl]:  My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]:  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Jake Bradbury - Producer, Director

Joining me this week, Jake Bradbury As a child, Jake was conditioned to relate to others through storytelling. That’s just the way my family did things. For his dad, that meant long-winded tales of Maine told in the regional dialect he grew up with. For him, film became the ultimate form of communication. The revelation came to him as an impressionable 11-year-old. During a family screening of “Strange Days” his father said, “You know, people get paid to make movies.” Jake went on to graduate from UCSC with the highest honors in film for his Japanese costume epic, “Vengeful Spirit.” After graduation, the move to Los Angeles was inevitable. For the past 16 years, Jake has had the opportunity to work with incredible talent from all corners of film and television. More recently, he's done work for Netflix, Maxim, and CBS as a Senior Content Producer. Jake's film Disfigura premiered in the Youtube channel Alter, I highly recommend watching it. My letterboxd [https://boxd.it/6K6jl]:  My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]:  Jake's film Disfigura [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkiRQb9yDrs]: Jake's website [https://jake-bradbury.com/]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Brian Philip Davis - Film Editor

Joining me this week, Brian Philip Davis Brian is known for his work in genre cinema, with films showcased at major festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, TIFF, FrightFest, and Fantastic Fest. He has a strong ability to work across multiple genres—from horror to comedy—bringing a confident balance of tone that allows each project to feel cohesive, engaging, and distinctive. Upcoming releases include Damian McCarthy’s Hokum (starring Adam Scott), set for release by NEON on May 1st, as well as The Incomer, a folk comedy (starring Domhnall Gleeson), written and directed by Louis Paxton and winner of the Sundance Film Festival NEXT Innovator Award 2026. Additional titles include Oddity, Bad Day for the Cut, Boys from County Hell, The Occupant, Here Before, and The Devil’s Doorway. Hokum Trailer: [https://youtu.be/EVCIK_MPyhc?si=RnT1pa_BQFXRq7JN] My letterboxd [https://boxd.it/6K6jl]:  My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]:  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]