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September 10, 2025 40 mins

We sat down with Emmy-winning producer Tom Luse on this episode of DeKalb Talks Tourism! Tom shares what it’s like working on TV shows versus movies, producing hit series like The Walking Dead and The Vampire Diaries, and what it takes to break into the industry. He also gives powerful advice for aspiring filmmakers—reminding us that we all carry the technology to make films right in our pockets. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with one of the industry’s best storytellers.

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