Show Notes - Independent Filmmaker Dan Eberle

Dan Eberle was a premiere jazz guitarist who decided to take a run at film. We're glad he did. It's been a great sprint right out of the gate. He's written, directed, edited, and starred in his own independent pictures, earning instant recognition and praise as a force to be reckoned with. We'll talk to him about his career as an independent artist, and discuss his latest film The Local (trailer below), a gritty crime drama filmed on the streets of Brooklyn.

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Show Notes - J. Elaine Marcos

J. Elaine Marcos has appeared on Broadway in such shows as A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, Miss Saigon, and Wonderful Town, among others. You recently saw her in the movie Every Little Step, which chronicled the audition process for A Chorus Line. J. Elaine will tell us what it's like working in the most competitive city in the world of theatre.

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Show Notes - Director John Banovich

We talk with John Banovich, an award winning director and cinematographer. His documentary and commercial work has taken him all over the world. In 1997, John survived a horrific car wreck that almost killed him. It took him months to get back on his feet. Doctors said he would never walk again. They were wrong. John eventually picked up where he left off. Still working hard, John has released a new feature film, "Sharp As Marbles."

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Show Notes - Freelance Writer Lisa Collier Cool

Lisa Collier Cool is one of the most prolific writers working today. She has penned hundreds of articles for such diverse publications as the AP, Glamour, Cosmo, Oprah Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Harper's Bazaar, Penthouse, and Writer's Digest. She has received 18 journalism awards along the way, and has also written a dozen books. We talk to her about the freelance writing business, and how she stays on her game.

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Show Notes - Author Marsha Moore

Marsha is a Canadian writer living in London, England. Her first book, 24 Hours London, has recently hit the shelves. We talk to Marsha about what it's like publishing her first book, and discuss what to do in London at any hour of the day or night.

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Show Notes - Independent Filmmaker Dominic Perez

40-year-old investment banker Dominic Perez watched as the recession tanked the jobs of the people around him. Then it was his turn. Jobless and unsure of the future, he asked a friend what he should do. "Make a movie," the friend replied. So Dominic did. Months later, his horror movie Evil Things was completed. It is now being seen at film festivals around the world, and Dominic's life has a whole new direction.

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Show Notes - Director Sabina Vajraca

Sabina's first documentary, "Back To Bosnia," has appeared in over 30 film festivals. She tells us about this emotional journey to her homeland, and the challenges of making a first film. She also tells us about her new film "Apparition."

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Show Notes - Filmmakers Tara Platt & Yuri Lowenthal

Tara and Yuri are writers, actors, producers and voice-over artists. You've heard their voices on TV and in countless video games, radio spots, and advertisements. They recently won an award for their first feature film "Tumbling After." Their new book "Voice-Over, Voice Actor - What It's Like Behind the Mic" is now available. We talk to them about the entertainment biz, and how to be a successful voice artist.

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