Mingjun Zheng - DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

Ella De Leon Detlefsen

Ella is an illustrator and entrepreneur from the east cost who makes abstract pencil driven art based on things that she hears. In this episode, we talk about the approach she has to making art and what it's been like so far to pursue the life of an artist.Apologies for the technical difficulties. It was interesting that due to the bad Internet connection, I was only able to hear her voice throughout. While she could see me... Follow her Instagram to see her work - https://www.instagram.com/deleonella792/Thanks for watching!

KATRINA GREY - DIRECTOR/ACTRESS

Katrina Grey is an actress, writer, producer and director. She is a very beautiful, diligent, accomplished artists who is taking the initiative to pursue her dreams in life. She just got her first feature film distributed on all platforms online. I enjoyed the conversation we were able to have! Check out her socials here! Katrina Grey (@katrina_grey) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/katrina_grey/] Link to the Film - Watch Daytime Nightmare | Prime Video (amazon.com) [https://www.amazon.com/Daytime-Nightmare-Katrina-Grey/dp/B0CR6B675N] Apologies in advance for the audio mixing. I was having trouble mixing Katrina's audio due to her not using a mic or headphones. Thanks for listening :)

ADRIANO APONTE - FILM COMPOSER

Adriano Aponte is an Italian musician and film composer. In this episode, we talk about his process when making a composition, the state of music in film today, and much more! Check out his amazing compositions and socials here! Adriano Aponte (@adriano.aponte) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/adriano.aponte/]Adriano Aponte | Composer for Film & TV [https://www.adrianoaponte.com/] Thanks for listening :) Timestamps 0:00 - Intro/movie posters 1:19 - How did you get started? 2:41 - What's the first instrument you learned how to play? 3:40 - Bands that Adriano played in. 8:43 - Where do you start when composing something? 16:49 - How do you feel about temp music? 21:32 - Hardest job you've had in composing? 28:17 - What's the biggest technical challenge? 30:05 - The process of composing for an orchestra. 32:30 - Directors 37:28 - Is music in films worse than it was before? 46:32 - Favorite film of 2023? 48:33 - Legacy 50:08 - Why is being creative important? 53:12 - Favorite Film Composer?

Michela Consiglio - ARTISTS/CREATOR

Michela is an entrepeneur and artists in South Africa. She is the creator of "ukelele safari" which is a non-profit organization that gives African children ukelele lessons and instruments. In this episode, we talk about her journey in Africa, her passion for being in touch with nature, and the importance of giving yourself in order to find yourself. Follow Ukelele Safari Here! Find out how you can support them! Ukulele Safari (@ukulelesafari) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/ukulelesafari/] Full access to VIDEO VERSION'S here: https://patreon.com/ExploringCreativeMinds [https://patreon.com/ExploringCreativeMinds]

Mingjun Zheng - DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

Mingjun is a Writer and Director currently studying her grad degree in Producing. I got to see her short film "FEMAI" at the LA shorts film festival and really enjoyed it! In this episode, We talk about her experience coming from China to the States in her youthhood and the importance of pursuing creativity and not letting society dictate how you live your life. Follow Maggie here! Mingjun Zheng (@mingjunfilm) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/mingjunfilm/]