Reel Talk: An RFC Spotlight Speaker Series

Andrea Emmes is an accomplished producer, voiceover actor, and audiobook narrator with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. 

Her most notable achievements include winning several  Society of Voice Arts and Sciences awards, being recognized as Best Female Narrator at the Independent Audiobook Awards in 2019, producing the award-winning animated short film, "Mila", and being an Associate Game Designer for...

In this episode, Leslie Forde -- founder and CEO of Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs® -- talks us through the four pillars of equitable, inclusive workplaces. She'll share how hirers, large and small, can center care for all their workers -- including contingent workers like those in the screen industry.

About Leslie Forde

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Join us on this episode as we hear from Vicki Shabo, founding director of the "Re-Scripting Gender, Work, Family, and Care" program at the New America Foundation's Better Life Lab. Vicki is a lawyer, advocate, and policy expert who aims to affect shift paradigms by changing narratives... literally.

In her role as director of the "Re-scripting" program, Vicki collaborates with studios, showrunners, and...

Rupinder Legha, MD is an independent clinician, scholar, and activist based in Los Angeles, CA, where she specializes in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Her approach centers on holistic mental health services, emphasizing healing without coercion, force, or harm.

As an antiracism educator, Dr. Rupi has authored numerous articles on integrating anti-oppressive practices into mental healthcare and medical education.

On today's episode, we're talking with Melinda Hsu; writer and showrunner for some of your favorite binge-worthy classics like LOSt, NANCY DREW, TOM SAWYER, and more.

Listen in as Melinda shares what she's learned from her years in the industry about genuine collaboration, intentional listening, and leading with kindness.

With her insightful perspective and practical applications, Melinda is a role model for any indust...

Meet Kim Rohrer, writer, caregiver advocate, and Chief Creative Officer of Peak HR -- a company striving to change the way we work from the inside out.

Indeed, Kim is far from your ordinary HR executive. A former actor, she's uniquely familiar with working artists' need for portable, flexible benefits and has been working to expand new market options into the entertainment space.

Now, Kim leverages her unique perspective ...

On this episode, we're joined by Maureen "Mo" Ryan, a veteran reporter and Hollywood critic as we explore her first book, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and the Call for Change in Hollywood.

Together, we'll delve into how Mo leveraged years of research, reporting, and righteous anger, not only to challenge the industry's toxic norms but also consider how care, compassion, and a whole lot of outside-the-...

KielThorlton is an award-winning indie writer and director. His most recent feature,A PLACE CALLED HOME, not only centers on themes of family and care but was intentionally produced to ensure the presence of families on-set.

In this episode, Kiel will share how he and his team deliberately applied compassionate accountability to bring sustainability to their set with shorter days and on-site childcare. And he'll offer som...

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In this episode, we'll talk with the powerhouse director-producer duo, Tracy Droz Tragos and Jess Jacobs, of the award-winning documentary PLAN C. It follows Francine Coeytaux, a public health expert and the co-founder of the organization of the same name as she and her team fight to expand knowledge of - and access to - the abortion pill across the United States.

Hear from the f...

On this episode, we'll sit with Natalie Metzger: award-winning filmmaker, VP of Production and Development at Vanishing Angle, and brand new mom. (Yes, film and family!)

Natalie will share some of her tried and tried processes for fostering a sustainable set, building a cooperative team, and taking care of your crew. She'll talk about why sustainability doesn't actually cost you more money... and how it might even...

Thank you for joining us for Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change.

We appreciate your support as we worked to make this season a special one with our limited edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry.  These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our ⁠⁠BIPOC Artpr...

Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change.

This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry.  These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our ⁠⁠BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program...

Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change.

This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry.  These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our ⁠⁠BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program...

Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change.

This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry.  These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our ⁠⁠BIPOC Artpreneur Training Progr...

Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change.

This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry.  These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our ⁠⁠BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program...

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Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change.

This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry.  These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our ⁠⁠B...

Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change.

This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry.  These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our ⁠BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program⁠...

Welcome to Season 2 of Reel Talk, a spotlight speaker series brought to you by Reel Families for Change.

This season, we're doing things a bit differently. We're Introducing a special edition series called "Of Color". This unique series is dedicated to showcasing and empowering BIPOC changemakers in the screen industry.  These engaging sessions were recorded as part of our BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program, ...

On today's episode, we'll chat with DEI Media Strategist, Bliss Griffin. 

Bliss is a nationally acclaimed strategist, known for her work with some of the country's top theatrical and media-based entities.  Her work centers on brining the business side back to show business, as we look at what it means to integrate inclusive solutions.

In her work, Bliss seeks ways to help individuals and organizations have the h...