How to Work in Film and TV

Sound Mixer - Wyatt Tuzo

My guest is New York based Sound Mixer Wyatt Tuzo. Originally from Baltimore, Wyatt got his start about twenty years ago working in recording studios originally focused on music. He eventually realized that his sound recording skills also lent themselves to location sound and he found his way to a film set where he found the constant change of projects and challenges so exciting he decided to stay. He has had the opportunity to literally travel the world recording sound for countless series and feature films. Some of his recent projects include The Sinner, Halston and the soon to be released series Retreat and feature film A Good Person. I have had the pleasure of working with Wyatt and he is such a kind and calm presence on set and an absolute pleasure to work with. I am so honored he lent me some of his time to talk to me today. I hope you enjoy our conversation… SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER HERE - https://ashleyfromdogoodfilms.substack.com/?r=wsih4&utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=web ** This episode was sponsored by GOTHAM SOUND ** "When you need walkies, portable internet, or production audio, Gotham Sound is your one stop shop with offices in New York, Atlanta and shipping worldwide. They have more than twenty years of experience supporting everything from feature films to television shows to student projects with a full suite of sales, rental, and repair services all custom-tailored to best fit the specific needs of your production. Visit gothamsound.com [http://gothamsound.com/] to get started or check out gothamsound.tv [http://gothamsound.tv/] for demos, seminars, interviews, and more."

Production Manager - Kelsi Russell

My guest on the podcast this week is Production Manager, Kelsi Russell.  Kelsi is currently prepping the new season of Pretty Little Liars and has worked on projects like 30 Rock, Orange is the New Black, Severence and When They See Us to name a few. She has some great interview advice and a very unexpected Jeff Bezos story! If you haven't subscribed to our newsletter, you can do so here - https://open.substack.com/pub/ashleyfromdogoodfilms/p/how-to-work-in-film-and-tv-2b5?r=wsih4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Script Supervisor - Tony Osso

Tony Osso has been a script supervisor in New York for the past 18 years. He has worked on projects such as  If Beale Street Could Talk, Blue Valentine, The Messenger and most recently the series Uncoupled. He got his start as Production Coordinator, running the Production Office and made his way to Script Supervising after realizing he wanted to Direct.  I love Tony’s story because he has followed his heart and his passion throughout his career using his experience to direct two of his own projects. A documentary based on his family’s pizza restaurant in New Jersey called Pizza Shop: An Italian American Dream available on Amazon and Tubi and a six part series called The Devotion Project that featured different portraits of LGBTQ marriage and families that is available to watch at www.devotionproject.org. Tony mentioned Pat Miller's book Script Supervising and Film Continuity as a great resource to learn more about the Script Supervisor's role.  If you haven't subscribed to our weekly newsletter full of opportunities and job listings in the film industry, you can do that here. SUBSCRIBE. [https://ashleyfromdogoodfilms.substack.com/?r=wsih4&utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=web]

Producer - Ryan Jones

My guest today is Ryan Jones. Ryan is currently an episode producer on The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+. Previously he was a writer and producer at NBC News and worked on several late-night shows at Comedy Central. Before transitioning to a career in TV, Ryan was a civil servant at the State Department. He had several positions overseas and in Washington, including as the special assistant to the Department spokespersons, where he traveled around the world supporting the press needs of the Secretary of State. He was a Presidential Management Fellow, a Fulbright Scholar to Austria, and received his master's from Georgetown University and bachelor's from Linfield College in Oregon. He was born and raised on a farm outside of Twin Falls, Idaho. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE! [https://open.substack.com/pub/ashleyfromdogoodfilms/p/how-to-work-in-film-and-tv?r=wsih4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web]

Post Production Producer - Lacy Wittman

Lacy is a New York & Minneapolis based Producer. After graduating from film school at Montana State university, she got her start working in Los Angeles hustling her way onto big budget films like Nims Island. She then made her way to New York where she spent several years on staff at College Humor working as an Assistant Director and Producer. She has gone on to Produce countless digital series, live fashion events, and commercials working with big brands like Vogue, MTV, Toyota and so many more. Her real passion lies in her work with nonprofits around the world working on conservation projects and elephant advocacy. Lacy has one of the biggest hearts I know working in the business. Enjoy this conversation!