NOLA Film Scene with Tj & Plaideau

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A con can be more than a weekend hang—it can be the spark for a local film movement. We sit down with actor Jim Gleason to gear up for CajunCon, swap Wonka and mall-theater memories, and dig into how fandom, policy, and smart planning can power Louisiana’s next chapter. Jim’s prepping his first con table the intentional way, building a collage of roles across Star Trek...

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If you think voice acting starts with funny sounds, Gregg Berger will change your mind in five minutes. We dive into how he builds unforgettable performances by starting with character—motives, history, and choices—then lets the voice emerge as the natural consequence. From Grimlock and Mysterio to Spirit in G.I. Joe and a stellar run on Men in Black: The Series, Greg ...

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The voice of Scooby Doo is putting on the biggest pop culture fan convention of the year! He joins the guys to break down what it took to set up, what celebrities are attending, and how to get free tickets.

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal in...

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The best fandom moments aren’t about the merch—they’re about the spark between people. We sat down with actor Billy Slaughter to trade stories that bounce from a PBS deep dive as William Faulkner to the wild energy of Scary Movie 6, with a healthy dose of Cajun flavor and con-floor surprises. Billy talks preparation and play in the same breath: walking Faulkner’s halls...

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Holiday weeks can feel chaotic, so we kept it simple: a warm check-in, real traditions, and a stack of movies that make the season sing. We open up about why Thanksgiving sets our cinematic tempo—kicking off with Home Alone after dinner, then winding down with Christmas Vacation—before branching into new favorites like Red One for a lighter, PG action-Santa hit and Moa...

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Season five kicks off with momentum and a bold plan: we’re celebrating roughly eighty episodes and taking the show to Cajun Con with a stacked slate of guests and a fan-first mission. We start by reflecting on the early grind—passing that fragile ten-episode mark, tightening our audio and lighting, and learning when to push and when to breathe—then pivot into a high-en...

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Season four ends, and the runway lights up. We’re turning the page with a full-force push into CajunCon at the Lamar Dixon Center in Gonzales—over 80 celebrities, a packed show floor, and a weekend where nostalgia and fandom collide. We share our plan to set up a booth, stream live when we can, and bring you face-to-face with icons from Transformers, Scooby-Doo, classi...

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The curtain rises on craft and courage as Ashley Landrew joins us to chart a life that moves from grade‑school plays to LSU’s performance program and straight into the calculated chaos of stunt training. We get honest about what changes when the audience is a lens instead of a live room, why stage work demands continuous presence, and how a solid dialect becomes a life...

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The most unforgettable moments on screen often ask the most from performers. Ashley Landrieu—actor, writer, director, stunt-trained performer, and intimacy coordinator—pulls back the curtain on how intimate and emotionally heavy scenes are designed with consent, clarity, and safety from day one. We walk through what the role actually covers, from simulated sex and nudi...

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Dean unpacks the turning point that changed his work: an acting class with Aaron Speiser that replaced “how should this look?” with “what does this human believe right now?” We dig into the “moment before,” the trap of starting scenes in a pre-selected emotion, and why memorizing like a song locks rhythm and kills spontaneity. Dean’s mantra is ruthless and liberating: ...

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Ever notice how the best performances feel unforced, like the camera just wandered into a real moment? That’s the core of our time with actor and coach Dean West, who makes a compelling case that presence beats performance every time. We dig into the gritty, practical habits that keep you human on set—then pair them with simple mindset drills that turn nerves into fuel...

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A meme tried to tell our story for us—so we brought in the person at the center of it. Ann Mahoney sits down with us to unpack a viral rumor about a Walking Dead scene, why it’s completely false, and what gets lost when the internet mistakes convincing acting for personal pain. From there, we zoom out to the bigger picture: how audiences conflate character with human, ...

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A 48-hour film sprint on a horse rescue ranch. Cowboy kung fu. Seven hours of beautiful footage left on the floor. That’s where our talk with New Orleans filmmaker Scott Nielsen kicks off—and it only gets wilder from there. Scott breaks down the kind of pre-production you can and should do before you even have a script: scheduling people, page targets, asset wrangling,...

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What if your greatest challenges became your greatest strengths? Actress, writer, and producer Eileen Gruba transforms this question from philosophical musing to lived reality in this powerful conversation about disability, resilience, and the fight for inclusion in Hollywood.

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has b...

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Resilience takes center stage as actress, writer, and producer Eileen Gruba shares her extraordinary 30-year journey through the entertainment industry. From childhood tragedy to industry trailblazer and advocate for disabled actors, Eileen's story captivates with raw honesty and unwavering determination.

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What does it mean to find success in the entertainment industry during slow times? Hick Cheramie returns to our show after two years to share the profound wisdom he's gained navigating the unpredictable waters of an acting career while maintaining his day job in the oil fields.

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery,...

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From childhood VHS movie-making to crafting indie films with a distinctive voice, actor-director Zac Cino takes us behind the scenes of his creative journey on this episode of NOLA Film Scene.

Zac shares the story of how a prop gun pressed against an actor's face created an unexpectedly authentic moment - which leads to a fascinating discussion about unco...

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When we hit record on our very first NOLA Film Scene episode two years ago, we never imagined the incredible journey ahead. From upgrading our recording setup (goodbye, dark sound booth!) to forming meaningful connections with talented creators across Louisiana, this anniversary livestream captures the heart of what we've built together.

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Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously.  If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she wil...