[episode]30 and Flirty- All Things SAG-AFTRA/AMPTP Negotiation, the LA Vertical Drama Market, and some Reddit Questions

Heated Rivalry for the Girlies: A Shot At Love on Chera TV with director/writer Rachel Rose and DOP Belen Garcia

What happens when you're the AD on a vertical series and the director gets fired mid-production? For Rachel Rose, it became the opportunity that changed everything. In this episode, Rachel Rose and cinematographer Belen Garcia share the unexpected journey that began when Rachel was forced to step into the director's chair for the first time on a vertical series. What could have been a production crisis became a defining career moment—one that helped pave the way for Rachel and Belen to create one of Chera TV's first lesbian love stories, A Shot at Love. The conversation explores how taking a chance, embracing uncertainty, and proving themselves in a rapidly growing industry opened new creative doors, including Rachel's role as co-writer on the highly rated debut series To Her Beat. From navigating the fast-paced world of vertical storytelling to championing authentic LGBTQ+ representation on screen, Rachel and Belen discuss the challenges, breakthroughs, and creative partnerships that have shaped their careers. They also dive into visual storytelling, building community within the indie film space, and why some of the biggest opportunities arrive when you're least expecting them. 🎬 In this episode: • Rachel's unexpected first directing job on a vertical series • Turning a production setback into a career breakthrough • Creating A Shot at Love for Chera TV • Bringing one of Chera's first lesbian love stories to the screen • Co-writing the hit debut series To Her Beat • The rise of vertical storytelling and micro-dramas • Director-DP collaboration and visual world-building • Building a sustainable career in independent film Sometimes the door doesn't open—you have to step through it when it suddenly appears. Learn more: 📱 Chera TV: https://www.cheratv.com [https://www.cheratv.com/] 🎬 Watch the A Shot at Love trailer: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSlhxIDDGD/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSlhxIDDGD/] 🎥 Rachel Rose: Website: https://rachelronrose.com/about [https://rachelronrose.com/about] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelronrose/ [https://www.instagram.com/rachelronrose/] 📸 Belen Garcia: Website: https://www.belengg.com [https://www.belengg.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mabelengg/ [https://www.instagram.com/mabelengg/] 🌐 Connect 🎬 Production: ⁠⁠⁠@foxandsiren.productions⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/foxandsiren.productions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📸 Makayla: ⁠⁠⁠@iammakaylamcintosh⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iammakaylamcintosh?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📸 Cat: ⁠⁠⁠@catyudaintea⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/catyudaintea?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📰 Makayla’s Substack:⁠⁠⁠Siren Makayla Substack⁠⁠⁠ [https://sirenmakayla.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📰 Cat’s Substack:⁠⁠⁠Cat Yudain Substack⁠⁠⁠ [https://catyudain.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📩 Email: GateCrashers Podcast theme by the incomparable Derek Graham Sound //Website: ⁠⁠⁠DGSound.net⁠⁠⁠ [http://dgsound.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@dgrahamsound [https://www.instagram.com/dgrahamsound?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Pirates! Self-Producing and Distributing an Independent Microdrama: making Under the Crimson Sails with Julie Bruns

Raise the flag for today’s episode of GateCrashers! Today we sit down with Actor, Writer, Producer and absolute rockstar, Julie Bruns. She shares her experience getting into the world of indie filmmaking through her role as an associate producer for Crazy Eights, (a film competition in Vancouver to put it lightly), and takes us through the journey of writing, producing, and starring in the first indie vertical microdramas- oh, and she did it on a boat. Beneath Crimson Sails is now available on multiple platforms, and she isn’t stopping there. Get ready to be inspired by today’s episode!  Julie’s Links: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/julie.bruns/ [https://www.instagram.com/julie.bruns/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatjuliebruns [https://www.tiktok.com/@thatjuliebruns] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@julie.bruns [https://www.threads.com/@julie.bruns] Beneath Crimson Sails social media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beneathcrimsonsailsvertical/ [https://www.instagram.com/beneathcrimsonsailsvertical/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beneathcrimsonsails [https://www.tiktok.com/@beneathcrimsonsails] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@beneathcrimsonsailsvertical [https://www.threads.com/@beneathcrimsonsailsvertical] Link to the trailer (and to watch the show on muVpix): https://muvpix.com/watch-series/trailer-1/s-1 [https://muvpix.com/watch-series/trailer-1/s-1] My Eviction playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqMWIAxVFUU&list=PLLspUw9LwTa9Wq3JWtrjWJSZ-7RNW-jmk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqMWIAxVFUU&list=PLLspUw9LwTa9Wq3JWtrjWJSZ-7RNW-jmk] Ada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drhtcW4NWLw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drhtcW4NWLw] 🌐 Connect 🎬 Production: ⁠⁠@foxandsiren.productions⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/foxandsiren.productions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📸 Makayla: ⁠⁠@iammakaylamcintosh⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iammakaylamcintosh?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📸 Cat: ⁠⁠@catyudaintea⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/catyudaintea?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📰 Makayla’s Substack:⁠⁠Siren Makayla Substack⁠⁠ [https://sirenmakayla.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📰 Cat’s Substack:⁠⁠Cat Yudain Substack⁠⁠ [https://catyudain.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📩 Email: GateCrashers Podcast theme by the incomparable Derek Graham Sound //Website: ⁠⁠DGSound.net⁠⁠ [http://dgsound.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠@dgrahamsound [https://www.instagram.com/dgrahamsound?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

[episode]30 and Flirty- All Things SAG-AFTRA/AMPTP Negotiation, the LA Vertical Drama Market, and some Reddit Questions

In today’s THIRTIETH (!!!) episode, Cat and Makayla hit some hot topics and current events, including Makayla’s takeaways from the LA Vertical Drama Market, the proposed SAG/AMPTP agreement, some discourse from Reddit, and as always, an anecdote or two. 🌐 Connect 🎬 Production: ⁠@foxandsiren.productions⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/foxandsiren.productions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📸 Makayla: ⁠@iammakaylamcintosh⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iammakaylamcintosh?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📸 Cat: ⁠@catyudaintea⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/catyudaintea?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📰 Makayla’s Substack:⁠Siren Makayla Substack⁠ [https://sirenmakayla.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📰 Cat’s Substack:⁠Cat Yudain Substack⁠ [https://catyudain.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📩 Email: GateCrashers Podcast theme by the incomparable Derek Graham Sound //Website: ⁠DGSound.net⁠ [http://dgsound.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Instagram: ⁠@dgrahamsound [https://www.instagram.com/dgrahamsound?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Thriving in Hollywood: Building Work with your Community with Phillip Smithey

What does it really take to break into Hollywood when the odds (and the gatekeepers) are stacked against you? This week, we sit down with actor, writer, and creative force Philip AJ Smithey to talk about the reality behind building a career in entertainment. From navigating your early career (and a new market) to building a community that creates its own opportunities, Philip shares the mindset shifts, resilience, and sometimes a parking ticket or two that helped shape his journey. We dive into: ✨ Turning rejection into momentum ✨ Building confidence in an unpredictable industry ✨ Why community is everything for creatives ✨ Funding projects and making things happen independently ✨ The power behind The Collaborative ✨ Balancing ambition, creativity, and self-care Whether you’re an actor, filmmaker, artist, or someone chasing a dream outside the system, this episode is packed with honest insights and practical advice about forging your own path — and refusing to wait for permission. Today's Guest: Philip Smithey IG: @philipsmithey [https://www.instagram.com/philipsmithey?utm_source=chatgpt.com] TikTok: @philipajsmithey [https://www.tiktok.com/@philipajsmithey?utm_source=chatgpt.com] YouTube: LowBudgetShenanigans [https://www.youtube.com/@LowBudgetShenanigans?utm_source=chatgpt.com] GrabBagComedy [https://www.youtube.com/@GrabBagComedy?utm_source=chatgpt.com] The Collaborative: The-Collaborative.pro [https://the-collaborative.pro/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] The-Collaborative.net [https://the-collaborative.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Hollywood Casting Studio: HollywoodCastingStudio.com [https://hollywoodcastingstudio.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🌐 Connect 🎬 Production: @foxandsiren.productions [https://www.instagram.com/foxandsiren.productions?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📸 Makayla: @iammakaylamcintosh [https://www.instagram.com/iammakaylamcintosh?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📸 Cat: @catyudaintea [https://www.instagram.com/catyudaintea?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📰 Makayla’s Substack: Siren Makayla Substack [https://sirenmakayla.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📰 Cat’s Substack: Cat Yudain Substack [https://catyudain.substack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📩 Email: GateCrashers Podcast theme by the incomparable Derek Graham Sound // Website: DGSound.net [http://dgsound.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Instagram: @dgrahamsound [https://www.instagram.com/dgrahamsound?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

From Silence to Cinema: Upgrade Your Sound, Upgrade Your Story with Dave Chick

In today’s episode, we sit down with  sound designer and composer, Dave Chick! Dave shares his journey from music school to film sound, the art of sound design in filmmaking, and how sound transforms a film. We’ll hear about his approach to collaboration, managing creative differences, and balancing versatility with specialization- his being in the horror comedy space . Discover the nuances of film scoring, the importance of relationships, and how to navigate a creative career in today's evolving landscape.  Connect with Dave: davechick.ca [http://davechick.ca/]  🌐 Connect 🎬 Production ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/foxandsiren.productions⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Makayla: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/iammakaylamcintosh⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Cat: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/catyudaintea⁠⁠⁠ 📰 Makayla’s Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://rebelwaves.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ 📰 Cat’s Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://catyudain.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://catyudain.substack.com/] 📩 Email: ⁠⁠⁠foxandsirenproductions@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ GateCrashers Podcast theme by Derek Graham Sound Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://Dgsound.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://dgsound.net/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/dgrahamsound [http://instagram.com/dgrahamsound]