Below the Line
There are so many unknown talented folks in this industry, and even whole careers that the general public is unaware of. We're an interview show highlighting the talents, careers, and passions of creatives working hard within the industry; and showing Hollywood hopefuls different career opportunities that exist. Hosted by Tess Rianne Sullivan, who has a passion for cinema and the entertainment industry. And like us, has a love for learning how films are made and more about the careers and people in the world’s most collaborative art form.
Episodes
There are so many amazingly talented filmmakers that have worked on some of your favorite movies, and you don't know who they are. Cinematographer and Director David R Hardberger has had an amazing career working on major films. Join today’s host Ryan Burke as the two of them talk about his work in the industry on Star Trek the Motion Picture, Star Trek Wrath of Khan, Return of the Jedi, Willow, Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind...
Self-taught special effects makeup artist and director, Todd Tucker has been on a lot of incredible and iconic sets. Join today’s host Tess Rianne Sullivan learns how he got his start and the rest of his career as they talk about practical effects, horror, directing, and how movies have changed since the eighties.
Below the Line took LA Comic Con by storm on December 4th, 2022. Join director John Lechago, SFX makeup artist Lee Joyner, makeup artist and director Todd Tucker, Emmy award-winning animation director, comic book and storyboard artist Chuck Patton, and moderator Ryan Burke as they chat about their experiences being a concept to life.
*Note: The audio of this panel was recorded LIVE at the Los Angeles Convention Center during L...
When documentarian Justin Monroe moved to LA from Oklahoma, he had no idea the direction his life would take. An incredibly impassioned filmmaker and movie lover, this interview with Justin is a part inspirational call to art and part the joy of experiencing cinema. Join today’s host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the two of them talk about why he feels what he does is so important and highlight some of the films he found most influential...
Below the Line took LA Comic Con by storm on December 4th, 2022. Join Cinematographers David Hardberger, and Luc Nicknair, Makeup artist Lee Joyner, Make Up Artist and Director Todd Tucker, Stunt performer and Screenwriter Danielle Burgio, and moderator Ryan Burke as they chat about their experiences with practical effects and their insights and opinions about the future of the medium.
*Note: The audio of this panel was recorded LI...
Stunt woman, actress, and writer/producer Danielle Burgio had a fairy tale start to her career, but she’s no princess. With a knack for picking up anything thrown her way and a drive to forge her own path, the second part of our interview with her is surprising, entertaining, and exciting as the first. Join today’s host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the two of them talk about her stunt work and process behind the camera as a screen...
Stunt woman, actress, and writer/producer Danielle Burgio had a fairy tale start to her career, but she’s no princess. With a knack for picking up anything thrown her way and a drive to forge her own path, the first part of our interview with her is surprising, entertaining, and quite exciting. Join today’s host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the two of them talk about her journey to get where she is today and highlight some of her favori...
Cinematographer Luc Nicknair has had an over 40 year career spanning the globe and every film genre. With a love of the classics and a wealth of knowledge about the ins and outs of working as a director of photography, our interview with him is as educational as it is entertaining. Join host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the two of them talk about his career, technical and hierarchal aspects within the industry, his familiarity with clas...
Lee Joyner is a special effects make up artist, educator, and co-founder of the Legends Make Up Academy in Los Angeles. With an encyclopedic knowledge of special effects makeup and its cinematic history, this first interview is jam-packed with information. Join host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the two of them talk about his career, advancements in the industry, and his knowledge of cinematic effects, and highlight some people who forev...
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