Faith & Family Filmmakers
The Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every Monday, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to composers, talent agents, and distributors. Hear inspiring stories from the journeys of successful Christian Filmmakers. Find out what’s currently being written and produced. Learn about distribution and fundraising strategies. Get expert advice that will help you advance in your career. This show is for people involved in all areas of the filmmaking industry, and those who want to be! Produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt, this podcast is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association https://www.faffassociation.com/
Episodes
Episode 44 - Makeup and Faith in Hollywood and Beyond, with Deborah Rutherford
In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt welcome Debra Rutherford, an Emmy recipient makeup artist. Deborah’s credits include Hollywood blockbusters such as Planet of the Apes, Mission Impossible, Men in Black, Pirates of the Caribbean, Avengers, and many more, but her desire is to work on more fai...
Episode 43 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Brandon Swartz and Saige Schupbach
The Final episode in our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of Empty Nets. Today, Host Geoffrey Whitt talks with Brandon Swartz and Saige Schupbach about their filmmaking education, including their training under Nathan Blair, as well as the experience these young filmmakers already have under their belts.
Brandon Swartz is an accompli...
Episode 42 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Mykayla Chavarria, Michael VanderMate and Kayla Ray
We continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks with Mykayla Chavarria, Michael VanderMate and Kayla Ray about The Art Department, Set Dressing, Production Assistants, Catering and more.
Mykayla Chavarria is a creative Swiss Army knife. Sound complicated? Not quite. She just loves a...
Episode 41 - On the Set of Empty Nets with CJ Haynes and John Goad
We continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks CJ Haynes and John Goad about life, acting, coaching and devotionals.
CJ Haynes has always carried a love for the performing arts - primarily acting and dancing. When he chose to dedicate his life to the Lord, he saw a great need for discipleship among believers,...
Episode 40 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Samuel and Charity Zupan
This week we continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks with Samuel and Charity Zupan about about their roles as Assistant Camera, Gaffer, Grip, and Script Supervisor.
Samuel and Charity met on a film set, finding they had a shared passion for crafting movies that honor and glorify God. With dedication and ...
Episode 39 - On the Set of Empty Nets, with Kenzie Harris, Ruby Rogers, and Bree Mielke
This week we continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks Kenzie Harris, Ruby Rogers, and Bree Mielke about wardrobe, hair and makeup.
Ruby Rogers is a young makeup artist located in Denver Colorado. She loves to use the depths of makeup on film sets, weddings, theater and modeling shoots....
Episode 38 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Annaliese Bauer
This week we continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks with First Assistant Director, Annaliese Bauer.
Annaliese Bauer spent her early life in pursuit of a musical theatre career on the stages of Atlanta, Georgia. After falling deeply and madly in love with Jesus around the age of 20, she not only considers herself...
Episode 37 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Hailey Julia
While many influencers' content revolves around fitness or lifestyle, Hailey Julia grew her social media by making videos about the last thing she thought would bring her notoriety - her faith. Hailey Julia downloaded TikTok in 2019, little did she know, her following would steadily grow to over 600,000 followers over the course of 2 years. "It was just one of those things on ...
Episode 36 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Todd Terry
This week, host Geoffrey Whitt is on location, on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with Actor Todd Terry. This is the forth interview in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set.
Todd Terry, a native Dallasite, began his career in television, film and theater over 35 years ago. He studied theater at The National Youth Theater of Great Britain, American Co...
Episode 35 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Olivia Maine
This week, host Geoffrey Whitt is on location, on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with Actress Olivia Maine. This is the third interview in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set.
Olivia Maine has been involved in the entertainment and fashion industry for over a decade, participating in numerous productions. She is passionate about the power of stor...
Episode 34 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Leland Klassen
This week, host Geoffrey Whitt is on location, on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with writer and lead Actor, Leland Klassen. This is the second in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set.
Having toured all across North America for nearly two decades, Leland Klassen's credits are many and diverse. Including, appearances on Just For Laughs on the Com...
Episode 33 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Nathan Blair
This week, Host Geoffrey Whitt is on location on the set of Empty Nets, and today's interview is with the producer and director, Nathan Blair. This is the first in a series of short bonus episodes from the film set.
Nathan Blair is the owner of Kingdom Sight Studios, the Executive Director of Cross Wind Productions and an award winning producer, writer, director and on occ...
Episode 31 - The Art of Screenwriting: Insights from David Hyde
In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt talk with David Hyde, an award-winning screenwriter and script consultant, to discuss his journey into screenwriting, the process of working on different projects, and the special challenges that come with writing for someone else's vision. David shares insights from his c...
Episode 29 - Navigating an Acting Career, With Sharonne Lanier
In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt talks with actress Sharonne Lanier about her two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, and how her faith influences her career choices. Sharonne shares her journey, from discovering her passion for acting at a young age through a school contest inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King...
Episode 27 - 500 Short Films in 20 Years, with Brian Cates
In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt interviews Emmy award-winning filmmaker Brian Cates. Brian shares his journey from being passionate about movies and competitive drama during his youth to becoming the director and co-writer of the Dove Award-nominated film Family Camp. Alongside the Skit Guys, Brian has produced over 500 short fi...
Episode 25 - Crafting Stories with Faith and Impact, with Cheryl McKay
In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview Cheryl McKay, an accomplished screenwriter and producer known for her inspirational films and TV series. Cheryl shares her journey from aspiring actress to a successful writer, touching on the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her talent for writing ...
Episode 23 - From Disdain to Destiny: Venus Monique’s Acting Journey
In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt interview Venus Monique, an actor, producer, and leader of a faith-based actor's group for women, known for her role as Detective Chris Tanner in the hit crime drama Vindication. Venus shares her unexpected journey into acting after initially disliking it in high scho...
Episode 21 - Why You Need a Line Producer, With Jill Bugbee
In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt interviews Jill Bugbee, co-founder of Blue Trail Productions. Jill shares her journey from having a background in biomedical engineering to embarking on a career in filmmaking with her husband, Eric. Despite initial job losses and financial hurdles in their early marriage, the couple felt led by ...
Episode 19 - Out of the Box, with Mark Stewart Iverson
In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast Hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt talk with Writer / Director / Producer Mark Stewart Iverson. Mark, a UCLA Film School graduate, shares his journey from making films in high school, to creating the hit comedy web series Dorm Life, to a spiritual transformation that led him to found MSI Films and direct his award-wi...
Episode 18 - CWVFF Bonus episode with Festival Director, Phillip Telfer
Interview with Phillip Telfer, Founder and Director of the Christian Worldview Film Festival. The final part of a series of short bonus episodes from the 2024 festival.
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