Today we chat with filmmaker and actor Erik Franklin! Now Eric is a one of a kind dude! Funny, talented, and driven - he goes hard in the paint and not only creates great work like his Spiderman Fan Film to his latest film Don - but is a community type of guy.Currently he's prepping for his new film entitled "Discoface" - a fun bloody horror comedy that sets the next chapter in Erik's portfolio. From helping out other filmmakers in front of the camera or behind... Erik is a true artist that enjoys the craft and working with likeminded talents across the board. Take a few minutes and enjoy our conversation and get to know Erik... trust us... you'll love him!Follow Around The Reel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Youtube or anywhere you get your podcasts!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/63130068...

Today we chat with filmmakers Gabrielle Rosson & Emily Elizabeth about their upcoming film Trash Queen - a blood-soaked, female-driven horror-comedy about what happens when a woman who’s spent her entire life being overlooked…finally becomes impossible to ignore.We dive in on script writing as a team, when do you know your script is ready and how important collaboration is to make your project the best it can be!Trash Queen is currently on Indiegogo and this two fun filmmakers need your help to bring this film to life! Check it out by using the link below and enjoy our conversation with Gabby & Emily! They Rock!Indiegogo Trash Queen Link: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/trash-queen/trash-queen-a-comedy-horror-feature-film

Today on Around The Reel we chat with actor and filmmaker Jon Meggison. Jon's been passionate about acting and has pushed his career to where it is with sheer determination. Now, Jon has stepped into the world of directing and is currently making his first feature film!Join us on his journey right here on the Pacific Northwest's #1 pod Around The Reel!Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Youtube and anywhere you get your podcasts! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!

Today we chat with Ondi Timoner - the only filmmaker to have twice won the U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, for Dig! (2004) and We Live in Public (2009); both films were later acquired by New York's Museum of Modern Art for its permanent collection. Her documentary Last Flight Home (2022), about the final days of her father Eli Timoner, was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and received an Emmy nomination for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking.This is an amazing conversation with an amazing person. Don't miss it!

Today we chat with Emily Anthony - founder of Fiercely Dynamic Reality TV! Emily is an all around personality from standup comedy - blogging - reality tv and adult entertainment!She creates through chaos and that my friend... is what we love!Follow our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!

Today we chat with award winning writer and filmmaker Brad M. Johnson! The founder and head producer of Daisy If You Do Productions!Join us as we discuss his filmmaking career and how Brad spotlights the Top Forty Over 40 by pushing back against ageism in the entertainment industry with The Grey List - a showcase of original, production-ready features and pilot scripts from screenwriters over 40!Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Youtube and anywhere you get your podcasts! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!

Today we chat with cinematographer Matt McKinney! Matt's been a part of our films and many others here in the PNW and is not only a dedicated filmmaker - he's a great dude!We talk shop, touch on some of his upcoming projects and his take on the indie film industry!Follow Around The Reel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!

Today we chat with David Toledo from Vibrant Entertainment & Aaron Switzer from G-Street Films to discuss their new production and also - how important it is to treat your colleagues with respect!Follow our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts! Let's go! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!

Today we chat with Chris Avery! Chris has coached and helped thousands to learn to outgrow fear and step into a bigger life! He's attempting an event soon that puts his beliefs in action. Listen today and find out what that is on Around The Reel!Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts!

Today we chat with filmmaker Kaveh Hamedani! This young filmmaker is building his catalog and connections in the industry and in our discussion we learn more about his current projects, film school and his love for this craft. We also ask the questions - Is AI as evil as some filmmakers think? Is James Gunn's Superman better than Man of Steel? The questions that keep you up at night will be answered on Around The Reel.Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts!