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After his IT career got bogged down in management details, Jim Pennington decided to forge a new path on his own terms. Now, he runs a family production company whose offshoot made a film that went to Cannes. What's his secret to success? Do
He started his professional life as a diver then talked his way onto one of the world's premier natural filmmaking teams at the time. There, Yehuda Goldman honed his documentary skills while learning the underwater filmmaking craft from Jacqu
Linda Maslow started a successful DC Media business that continues to contribute to the local media community in a number of ways. Now, Linda talks about her humble beginnings in Aspen Grassroots TV, the time she and her co-host nearly got nak
Early in his career, Tim Lorenz left DC with a Psych degree and moved 2000 miles to the Rocky Mountains where he worked in a lumber store. But that didn't last long. Soon, he was flying by the seat of his pants as he helped start and run one
As a busy DC Freelancer, Jason Nicholls sees most of his action Producing and Directing Unscripted "Reality" TV. His credits include series and shows for HGTV, Discovery, Travel Channel and others with shows like Big Time RV, Diggers, and the
As a Freelancer in the DC Area, Producer/Cameraman Mikael Manoukian has had to be creative to stay relevant in the industry. At the same time, he's been able to concentrate on live performances, his first love. This is his story.
Joke Fincioen and Biagio Messina run Joke Productions-from a fitting location in view of LA's Universal Studios. Between them, the two have produced hundreds of hours of programming for many well-known networks. This from a duo who once found
He made his name in special effects and was once commissioned to recreate the corpse of Edgar Allen Poe. Now, Artist Eric Supensky wants to be an Actor. In this episode, Eric talks about his reasons why, his 5-year plan, and how he's taken a
From ABC News Producer to Author. It's been a long road for Author and Multimedia Producer Jenifer Joy (JJ) Madden. She penned an Internet "Manifesto" on "Living and Parenting in the Digital World" and recently followed it up with "The Durable
If you've ever pitched to Discovery or Travel Channel, chances are, he was on the other end. In his various development roles, he's been personally responsible for hundreds of hours of programming and had his hand in thousands more. On this e
Playwright? Actor? Gaffer? His early career went through a number of iterations before he settled on “Film Editor”. From all current indications, it seems Rob Henninger made a good choice. After starting Henninger Video in the 80's, the bus
Maybe former DC Actor-Singer-Writer Gia Mora will celebrate the anniversary of her third year in Los Angeles by booking another appearance on "True Detective". Or perhaps it's another guest spot on "Castle" or even another commercial. Whatever
The Army sent him from Sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to the deep freeze of Alaska, bought him some gear and told him to make video. Don Lampasone talks about his early video career in the Army and how he survived a move from DC to Austin and b
Stefan Monica joined the Washington Redskins Band in 1969. His tenure has spanned coaches from Vince Lombardi to Jay Gruden, included legends George Allen and Joe Gibbs, and three Super Bowls. The Redskins Marching Band is one of only two act
Brian J Kelly started his career working with Discovery Networks, eventually leaving to form his own production company. An early adopter of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) for use in video and TV work, Brian is well-versed in the hands-on o
He started at Discovery when the network was new; moved on to develop shows for the major cable networks with a couple of local production companies then on his own. As VP at Discovery digital networks, he's had a hand in major shows and serie
Interface Media Group's Adam Hurst talks about 20 years at IMG, how the company's adapted to change and why it's the key to IMG staying relevant.
The year was 2001. A couple of friends had a far-fetched idea to make a complete short film in only 48 hours. For some, it became a weekend of fun. For others, a piece for their reel. But for Mark Ruppert and Liz Langston, it marked the star
For years he was a busy Producer/Director for Discovery Communications, then a successful freelancer. When things started slowing down in the DC market, Wayne Barbin picked up stakes and moved to New York. Here's how and why he did it and how
Art Director/Wardrobe & Prop Stylist Aimee Schlectman talks about her move from New York to DC and how she's made the transition a successful one. Her latest work on two episodes of Discovery Studios' "American Titans" can be seen Tuesday Augu
Jay Schlossberg of Media Central, LLC and the new Media Central Films, chats about his journey from salesman to crewing and post provider to directing his new film, "Feast You Ears, the Story of WHFS, 102.3 FM".
Writer-Producer-Musician Lisa Horan on cracking the Nashville songwriting market, and what it takes to stay relevant in a constantly-evolving DC TV & Video Market.
Lola Lombard--author, artist, designer and creative talent behind "Lola's Lab" talks about her art, her process, and the time she worked at Disney.
Richard Harrington: Digital graphics expert, Producer, CEO of RHED Pixel talks about his work, his philospohy and how he manages to stay relevant. Episode 5 of my "Wandering Conversations with Interesting People in TV and Beyond".
In 1986, Jeff Krulik & John Heyn set out with a camera and no real goal in mind. They ended up Outside the Capitol Center-a local music "super venue" during a Judas Priest Concert. What followed was the cult sensation "Heavy Metal Parking Lot
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