AccessFilms Podcast

Producer Maurice Davis sits down with Ben Wiggins to talk about his experience as a talent representative, his current projects, and advice for aspiring filmmakers.

Q&A with actress Stephnie Weir

May 30th, 2013 20m 48s

Stephnie Weir of MADtv and "Fun with Dick and Jane" sits with Ben Wiggins to talk about her experiences in the film business and advice for aspiring actors and filmmakers.

More Q&A with TV exec Marcus Young

May 22nd, 2013 15m 17s

Television executive and producer Marcus Young sits with Ben to talk about the competitive nature of networks, the best-constructed shows on TV right now and how talk shows are put together.

Q&A with Tom Mandrake and David Raiklen of "Blood Kiss"!!

May 9th, 2013 25m 26s

David Raiklen and Tom Mandrake of "Blood Kiss" join Ben Wiggins to discuss their backgrounds, how they got the idea for the film, the way they're financing it, and much more!

Q&A with Edy Ganem of Devious Maids!!

Apr 19th, 2013 28m

Edy Ganem, who plays the role of Valentina Diaz on ABC/Lifetime's upcoming "Devious Maids", sits with Ben Wiggins to discuss her background and how she approaches acting.

Q&A with Assistant Director Tom Davies of "The Natural"

Mar 22nd, 2013 21m

Tom Davies, assistant director of "The Natural", "RoboCop 2", "Hot Shots!", and "The Sum of All Fears" joins Ben Wiggins to talk about life on set and how different departments interact in the movie world. He also talks about working with celeb

"Directing Smaller Films" w/Netflix Award winner Phil Flores

Mar 19th, 2013 30m

Philip Flores, winner of the Netflix "Find Your Voice" Film Competition, joins Ben Wiggins to discuss Phil's movie "Almost Kings." Discussion points include Phil's background, the John Hughes films that inspired him, and the writing process for

Q&A with Producer Derek Wan

Mar 12th, 2013 21m

Derek Wan sits down with Ben Wiggins to talk about his work on America's Next Top Model, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, his rock musical "Stay on the Line!", his background in producing, and advice for film and television professionals.

Q&A with Actor/Producer Derek Nelson

Mar 6th, 2013 22m

Derek Nelson joins Ben Wiggins to discuss the challenges he's faced in his career and personal life, how he got into the movie business, and what he's doing now.

Directing with Duane Journey

Mar 4th, 2013 27m

AccessFilms Guest Host Justin Hopper sits down with director Duane Journey to discuss his newly released film, "Hansel and Gretel Get Baked".

"Directing Your First Film" with Justin Hopper

Feb 25th, 2013 19m

Director/Producer Justin Hopper joins Ben Wiggins to discuss the making of his first film, "The Reclamation of Russell Young", and advice for aspiring filmmakers.

Q&A with Actor Hilary Pingle!

Jan 24th, 2013 26m

Actor Hilary Pingle joins AccessFilms' Ben Wiggins to discuss film, television, and theater acting, ACT NOW, casting workshops, and much more!

Q&A with makeup artist Erin LeBre!!

Jan 21st, 2013 28m

Makeup artist Erin LeBre sits with Ben Wiggins to discuss the art of set makeup and how departments interact on films and television.

Q&A with Gloria Calderon Kellett

Jan 1st, 2013 28m

Gloria Calderon Kellett, writer for How I Met Your Mother, CBS' "Rules of Engagement", and ABC Studios'/Lifetime's upcoming "Devious Maids" stops by the AccessFilms podcast to talk with Ben Wiggins about becoming a writer, the lessons she's lea

Q&A with Tanya Saracho of ABC Studios' Devious Maids

Dec 23rd, 2012 29m

Tanya Saracho, recipient of the Revolucionario Award from the National Museum of Mexican Art, the Ofner Prize, a 3Arts Artists' Award and an NEA Development award, joins Ben Wiggins to talk about her background in theater, her work on ABC/Lifet

"Relocation Tips for Actors" with Taylor Piedmonte

Dec 17th, 2012 26m

Taylor Piedmonte is a Screen Actors' Guild member who's worked in three different cities, including Los Angeles. He sits down with us today to talk about his experiences and what he's learned about relocation.

Q&A with Jared Kelner of the "LINE?" method

Nov 16th, 2012 24m

Jared Kelner sits down with Ben Wiggins to discuss the creative memorization techniques taught in LINE? The Creative Way for Actors to Quickly Memorize Monologues and Dialogues. These techniques can help you break through your mental blocks and

Q&A with director Julio Olivera

Nov 6th, 2012 24m

Director Julio Olivera sits down with Ben Wiggins to discuss the art of directing and his new film, "The New Adventures of Baby Jesus."

Q&A with writer/director Mark Beal

Nov 2nd, 2012 24m

Mark Beal, writer/director of "Enchiridion," sits with Ben Wiggins to discuss writing, directing, and shooting.

Q&A with Makeup Artist Erin LeBre

Nov 2nd, 2012 28m

Makeup artist Erin LeBre sits with Ben Wiggins to discuss the art of set makeup.

"Agency and Television Jobs" with Grace DeVoll

Oct 18th, 2012 30m

Grace DeVoll, Devious Maids writer's assistant and former assistant at William Morris Endeavor, sits with Ben Wiggins to discuss jobs in the film and television business.

"How to Be Cast in a Major TV series!!!" with Mark Elias

Oct 17th, 2012 26m

Actor Mark Elias sits down with Ben Wiggins to discuss his stints on Justified, Criminal Minds, and Southland; their work together on "16-Love"...and his upcoming web series!