Tom Bentey Media Podcast

I created Marketing Videos for Nick Cherukuri’s @thirdeyenickel AR Glasses company, @ThirdEyeGen and it’s remarkable to see what the future holds for this new technology. Nick talks about starting an AR Glasses company, the various uses for the glasses, the new HallowEye Platform creating holograms to combat depression and loneliness, as well as allowing people to be in two places at once. Wild stuff.  #AR #ARGlasses #ThirdEyeGen #HallowEye #Holograms  
 00:00-00:45- Creating Marketing Videos for Nick Cherukuri’s ThirdEye Gen. AR Glasses company back in 2018.  
 00:45- 02:45-Getting started with AR at UPENN.  
 02:46-05:04 - Seeing AR as a force for good in the world and being inspirited by Facebook’s Oculus VR Glasses. 
 05:05-06:21- Healthcare professionals using AR Glasses to increase medical efficiency with patients.  
 06:22-08:09- How ThirdEye uses feedback from first responders when creating these AR Glasses and making the technology user friendly. 
 08:10- 09:24-Focusing on B2B space because the ROI is very high for enterprise, however B2C AR is coming in the near future. 
 09:25-11:24- AR Glasses in the movie business. And using ThirdEye’s AR Glasses in the education space to help students learn faster.  
 11:25-13:24 Using AR Glasses to bring up a hologram of friend/family member (may be deceased) to help people connect and reduce loneliness. The HallowEye Platform.  
 13:25—16:08- Using the HollowEye Platform to be in two places at once.  
 16:09-18:01- Using ThirdEye’s AR Glasses for more ethical communication. 
 18:02-19:18- Using ThirdEye’s AR Glasses in the business world, and to rehearse conversations.  
 19:19-20:20: The next level of immersion with the real world and the virtual world.  
 20:21- 21:05-Nick’s upcoming TED Talk regarding how AR can help with mental health. And upcoming use case projects.  
 21:06-23:01Upcoming adaptions to the AR Glasses for military and telecom uses. And ThirdEye’s mission to helping the world and the future of the company.

Kim speaks about working in Cyber Security for a Global Social Media company, best practices for working in the corporate environment, and thoughts on the future of social media. Topics Covered: - Getting started with TikTok - Workplace environment at TikTok - Day to Day responsibilities - Skills used on the job - Cultural differences when working for an international company - Managers keeping up with trends on TikTok - TikTok incorporating shopping on its platform - Favorite TikTok creators - Thoughts on the future of TikTok and Social Media

STORYTELLING FOR ENTREPRENEURS with Evan Nierman, CEO of Red Banyan Public Relations Firm @RedBanyanPR Best Practices For Starting Your Own Business and Successful Ways To Build Your Brand.  00:00- 03:17 -How Evan Nierman broke into the Public Relations industry in crisis communications.  03:18-05:21-Learning from previous employers.  05:22-08:24- Starting RED BANYAN PR Firm and the challenges he faced.   08:25-11:47 -How turning down a full time job led to his first big client. 11:48- 14:48-Entrepreneur’s need to understand the challenges ahead. 14:49-17:36-Amazon is a great example of how a long term mindset can build success. And how challenges in life can build growth, development and success.  17:37-19:54- How being uncomfortable can promote growth and fulfillment.  19:55- 22:38-Everyone’s “story” is different, but always pushes yourself will produce success.  22:39-27:28 Finding your passion will lead you down your correct path. But don’t try to find the “next best thing” without a solid plan and purpose behind it.  27:29-33:40- Storytelling is everything. Best practices for social media.  #ENTREPRENEURS #Storytelling #SocialMedia #PublicRelations #Communications #Business #Branding #Motivations #Inspiration

NJ Native, Ashley Platz @AshleyPlatz talks about her love for acting and storytelling. I saw Ashley’s short film, “Fight Like A Mother,” where she plays a Boxer and Single Mother, at the 2023 Garden State Film Festival, and was blown away by her intense, yet grounded performance. Hear how a leaked audition to play “Bat Woman” led to new acting opportunities, ultimately landing her the role of  Hailey Brewer on “Yellowstone.” Ashley Platz is the real deal.  www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.com @TomBenteyMedia @AshleyPlatz 00:00-04:19-Growing up in NJ and breaking into acting. Studying theater at Pace University. A short film screening at the Palm Springs International Film Festival brings her to LA.    04:20-06:53-Learning to how to watch yourself onscreen. Transitioning from Theater acting to Film Acting. Learning how to incorporate her personality into her acting, while still being grounded.  06:54-09:00-Ashley’s first big break in LA is in “Criminal Minds, Beyond Borders” directed by David Lynch’s daughter, Jennifer Lynch.   09:01-12:38-Breaking into new “levels” as an actor is challenging. Creating her own acting opportunities with independent films. 12:39- 17:48- Ashley’s audition for the CW’s “Bat Woman” leaked and went viral put her in a spotlight and brought more auditions, ultimately leading to an audition and booking on “Yellowstone.” Living in Montana for two weeks filming the show was amazing. 17:49- 23:53-An acting career can take many years to take hold, but if you put the work in, grow and develop your craft, opportunities do arise. But it takes a whole lot of work and there is not single path for everyone.   23:54—31:43-Screening her short film, “Fight Like A Mother” at the 2023 Garden State Film Festival, and preparing for a such a physically and emotionally demanding role as a Single Mother and Boxer. Experiencing the film with an engaged audience.    31:44-33:38-Upcoming projects including roles on “The Morning Show,” and a new short film.  33:39- 36:04-Missing New Jersey. Especially the Food! #Acting #YellowStone #GardenStateFilmFestival #ShortFilm #AshleyPlatz #Storytelling

Katra Film Series Founder, Coney Island’s own, my good friend, Mr. Geoffrey Guerrero speaks about running major NYC Film Festivals and the beautiful craft of filmmaking. LINK IN BIO.  @TomBenteyMedia @KatraFilmSeries @BoweryFilmFestival 00:00-03:20-Geoffrey Guerrero’s career, starts in Reality TV, making his own short films, starting the Katra Film Series.   03:21- 05:49-Screening at Katra is a real  New York experience. Geoffrey still loves my comedic short films, “Flat Brim” and “Feast at the Beach.”    05:50-06:50-12th year of Katra kicking off in April 2023 at Regal Essex NYC. Amazing films from all over the world.   06:51- 09:34-What do festival directors look for in submitted films? Simple, unique, original story. Don’t need a big budget to tell a powerful story.   09:35-12:10-Creative influences who reflect the real world in a unique way. 12:11- 14:30- New model of film distribution 14:31- 17:00-KATRA Film Series is the real deal and is newly showcasing long form content.  17:10-17:35- Build a following with long form content.  17:36-20:36-New films and series.  20:37-22:50-What’s next for Katra and other fests. Each Fest has its own Brand.   22:51- 23:51-Audiences at Katra Rock!  23:52-25:05-Running film festivals inspires creativity. #Katra #KatraFilmSeries #BoweryFilmFestival #FilmFestival #NewYorkCity #Filmmaker #Director #Producer #Actor