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Focal Point

Conversations with artists across all industries, taking a deep dive into the nuances, techniques, and philosophies of society's talent.

Arts Visual Arts
Update frequency
every 4 days
Average duration
67 minutes
Episodes
50
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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FLY on the WALL #30 w/ SOUND ARTIST Kerry Stephens

FLY on the WALL #30 w/ SOUND ARTIST Kerry Stephens

Sound is an overlooked art form, one which Kerry is intimately familiar with, ranging from Boom operator, mixing, and to the jack of all sound trades role of “Utility.” She explains the untold logist…

01:05:50  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
A NEW LIFE as an ACTOR #29 w/ ACTOR David Ogrodowski

A NEW LIFE as an ACTOR #29 w/ ACTOR David Ogrodowski

Sometimes it's a small world, David is an actor with 15 years of experience that I ran into on a set years ago in passing only to meet on the podcast by the recommendation of a mutual acquaintance. M…

01:00:31  |   Sat 29 Mar 2025
WRITING for YOURSELF #28 w/ Writer & Actor Jared Pettit

WRITING for YOURSELF #28 w/ Writer & Actor Jared Pettit

Jared Shares the dynamic of going from comedy to drama as both a writer and actor and a bit about the duality of the two passion’s. More about red flags and what not to do during an audition and on s…

00:57:04  |   Sat 22 Mar 2025
Navigating SOCIAL DYNAMICS on set #27 w/ ACTRESS Kira Wilson

Navigating SOCIAL DYNAMICS on set #27 w/ ACTRESS Kira Wilson

Having done nearly 200 roles and appearances for both Indie and commercial productions Kira has met every person in the book and her personal philosphy on interpersonal dynamics. Having stepped latel…

01:00:43  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
MINDSET of EMOTIONAL ROLES #26 w/ Actress Brandi Botkin

MINDSET of EMOTIONAL ROLES #26 w/ Actress Brandi Botkin

Meet Brandi Botkin, known for being able to play difficult and emotional roles elevating characters off the page and on to the screen. Tapping into personal vulnerability and getting character's head…

00:58:51  |   Sat 15 Mar 2025
My PERSPECTIVE changed in RUSSIA  #25 w/ Actor Vince Smith

My PERSPECTIVE changed in RUSSIA #25 w/ Actor Vince Smith

Vince recalls the meaningful impact of a trip to russia for a role that shape his perspective and his abilites to preform. Balancing family life with work is task that he sheds some light on as well …

00:59:11  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
SCREENWRITER turns DIRECTOR #24 w/ Brandon Rhiness

SCREENWRITER turns DIRECTOR #24 w/ Brandon Rhiness

Writing over 100 screenplays for both clients and himself, Brandon has journeyed into producing his own works, primarily horror. Starting off as a comic artist he’s found a path working full time as …

01:01:29  |   Sat 08 Mar 2025
PROBLEMS with DUNE TWO’S Music? #23 w/ COMPOSER Christopher Smith

PROBLEMS with DUNE TWO’S Music? #23 w/ COMPOSER Christopher Smith

After 30 years of writing music and collaborating with bands, Christopher Smith has turned to composing for cinema and soundscapes, trading the noisy life of performance for the peaceful life of arti…

01:13:31  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
Opening for LOSERVILLE #22 MUSICIAN Oscar Burgos Jr.

Opening for LOSERVILLE #22 MUSICIAN Oscar Burgos Jr.

Passion comes in many forms and Oscar has many of them. After growing up in Mexico learning from his father in show business Oscar has been in TV, hosted ratio and is now pursuing his music career in…

01:04:27  |   Sat 01 Mar 2025
ABSURDISM in Music Videos #21 CINEMATOGRAPHER Luke Holliday

ABSURDISM in Music Videos #21 CINEMATOGRAPHER Luke Holliday

A fun chat with and old friend, Luke holliday is a Director of Photography shooting music videos for artists between Nashville and New York City. Working with names like Ben Rector and Post Malone, L…

01:04:12  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
RUNNING your own FILM FESTIVAL #20 FILMMAKER Johnny Catalano

RUNNING your own FILM FESTIVAL #20 FILMMAKER Johnny Catalano

Running your own film festival is hard. Meet Johnny Catalano the host of the Catalano Film Festival heading into it's third year in 2025. On top of his own projects and collaborations Johnny has furt…

01:06:24  |   Sat 22 Feb 2025
JACK of ALL TRADES #19 MUSICIAN & COMPOSER Ben Ko

JACK of ALL TRADES #19 MUSICIAN & COMPOSER Ben Ko

Meet Ben Ko, songwriter, musician, composer and jack of all musical trades. Ben shares his thoughts on the artist's flow state, maintaining constant creativity and his new ambitions of composing for …

01:00:18  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
STUDIO vs INDIE film sets #18 DP & GAFFER Chance Madison

STUDIO vs INDIE film sets #18 DP & GAFFER Chance Madison

With 15 plus years of experience, Chance Madison has been on a lot of different sets in the camera and electrical department ranging from Captain America: The Winter Soldier to recent years breaking …

01:03:27  |   Sat 15 Feb 2025
My FIRST YEAR in COMEDY #17 COMEDIAN Jules Wagner

My FIRST YEAR in COMEDY #17 COMEDIAN Jules Wagner

Jules recalls her experiences and lessons learned from her first year in Comedy, from overcoming stage fright, reflecting on bad sets to dealing with hecklers. Not all is gloom in doom though in a pl…

01:05:52  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Be SOMEONE people WANT to WORK with #16 CINEMATOGRAPHER Jake Reynolds

Be SOMEONE people WANT to WORK with #16 CINEMATOGRAPHER Jake Reynolds

Jake Reynolds left a path in construction to pursue his dreams come learn how he did it and the experiences and lessons that he went through and learned from!




01:11:46  |   Sat 08 Feb 2025
Personal TRAGEDY from SCRIPT to SCREEN #15 WRITER & DIRECTOR Nathan Weidner

Personal TRAGEDY from SCRIPT to SCREEN #15 WRITER & DIRECTOR Nathan Weidner

Nathan Weidner is a writer and director from Cincinnati Ohio, his company Praus Media gives aspiring filmmakers a shot at making their first feature film. His most recent movie, “ Reckless Mercy” is …

01:04:11  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
Going FULL-TIME #14 ACTRESS & DRUMMER Ashlee Lawhorn

Going FULL-TIME #14 ACTRESS & DRUMMER Ashlee Lawhorn

From Columbus Ohio meet Actress, Ashlee Lawhorn. Join the conversation about her recent career developments and differences between acting becoming a full time job, unexpected things directors look f…

01:04:06  |   Sat 01 Feb 2025
Behind HOLLYWOOD'S CURTAIN #13 ACTOR & MUSICIAN Bentley Mitchum

Behind HOLLYWOOD'S CURTAIN #13 ACTOR & MUSICIAN Bentley Mitchum

Meet actor and musician Bentley Mitchum! Get a glimpse behind the scenes of 30 years of experience, coming from 3 generations of actors, his views on the current state of Hollywood, dealing with the …

01:21:47  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
Starring in a SUPERNATURAL WESTERN #12 ACTOR & DIRECTOR Kellen Garner

Starring in a SUPERNATURAL WESTERN #12 ACTOR & DIRECTOR Kellen Garner

Director and actor Kellen Garner’s latest soon to be released film “Blood in Them Hills” is a supernatural western shot in Arizona. Kellen tells about about balancing Directing and acting, shooting d…

01:33:12  |   Sat 25 Jan 2025
FILMING in the WILD WEST #11 FILMMAKER Christopher Sheffield

FILMING in the WILD WEST #11 FILMMAKER Christopher Sheffield

Christopher is an experienced indie filmmaker based in LA doing press for his newest film, "Blood in Them Hills," a supernatural western shot in Arizona. We get into the details of stretching the dol…

01:03:04  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
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