Len Ciccotello: Fan About Town
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Len Ciccotello has had plenty of humbling experiences, and they've all led to his growth and success in this industry as an editor and then career assistant editor. Starting out working behind the scenes with Ben Stiller to recently adding the out of this world sound effects on Rebel Moon - Len's got some great credits. His hard work, humble nature, and hustle got him there. Len also shares with me a moment when he was at the top of his game, but feeling his lowest - and how he changed his life for the better. At the end of the day Len's just a giant fan - of movies, comics, and sci-fi. He's...
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Cara Rouse: How to Work in All Genres
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Cara Rouse likes to work - is it just a midwest mentality, or is there more to it? Cara also likes to not be bored. Over our 20 year history together, I love seeing her try any new thing she can get her hands on. A great attitude will get you far in this industry. And a cold email. Follow Cara - And let me know you're listening to the podcast here -
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Casey Rieger: The Content Creation Path
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Today I interview another fellow employee - Casey Rieger. She is a Creative Producer and content creator. It is her content creation that landed her with multiple opportunities, brand deals, and on red carpets. She also attributes her success to building industry connections along the way. A natural networker and host, Casey is at the beginning of her career with miles to go. Follow Casey on IG Please connect with me on IG
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Nicole Kemper Wants to Educate and Elevate
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Today on the Render Room I connect with an old friend (no surprise there). Nicole Kemper is a proud Georgia native. She's an amazing indie filmmaker, podcaster, educator, mother... list goes on and on. On this podcast we catch up about her time as an MFA student at Columbia College Chicago where I admired her from afar. We also chat about her production company Critical Crop Top (which I am a HUGE fan of). We also talk about (kids these days) mentoring the next generation and what film education looks like today. Please check out and support Nicole's works at Give me a shout if you like...
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Mother's Day Special
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Hellooooo and welcome back to the Render Room. Today, I have a companion piece to episode one - this is an interview with my mom! Presenting Marianne Gendron, someone who is not in the industry BUT we all have to take a moment like I did to thank the folks who got us there. Thank you to everyone listening to and supporting the podcast, I will have new episodes coming out soon!
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Stacey Richman Leans into Opportunities
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We're back in the new year and surviving fires! I'm so happy to welcome to the podcast someone I'm currently working with. Stacey Richman is Head of Communications for DAZN North America and Team Whistle. She shares her interesting story of going from child actress, to assistant, to carving her own path in the PR world. In a throwback to episode one of the podcast where we said there are many different ways to be a storyteller - Stacey is agreat example of that. Please hit up Stacey on LinkedIn if you would like to connect with her more. Follow
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Amanda Niqole: Transformation, Advocacy, and Arts & Crafts
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In today's episode of The Render Room I am joined by an old college friend, Amanda Niqole. Amanda always surpised me these past (almost) 20 years because she was always doing something new and adventerous. From editing and sound design, to DJing, to producing a play Off-Broadway, how does she jump from idea to idea? Turns out, maybe she doesn't even know? Perhaps, like I learned from my Dad, she's just saying yes to what feels good and right at the moment. Something we should all ponder. Follow Follow Amanda:
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Dan Davis Wants You to Buy Movies
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My friend Dan loves horror movies and libraries. One of these is how we became friends. The other is just cool. Another cool thing about Dan is that he has an amazing passion for viewing and renting films. He supports local LA cinema multiple times a week, always has a stack of DVDs from rental houses, and is forever reorganizing his home video library. You can follow Dan Davis on Letterbox. Follow
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Gretchen Warthen Shines Her Light on Other Women
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In this episode of The Render Room, I talk to Camera Operator, Cinematographer, and old friend, Gretchen Warthen. Gretchen's credits include Project Runway, America's Next Top Model, America's Sweethearts, and many more. We talk about her journey to wielding the camera on these and other reality TV shows you are DEFINITELY obsessed with. We also talk about her passion for advocating for women in the camera department with her platform, Lady Camera Guy. Follow Follow Gretchen:
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Peter and Justine Gendron are Storytellers
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Welcome to the first episode of The Render Room. How did Walt Disney and the Beatles make it so I was destined to become a filmmaker? Time to sit down with my dad and share our story with the world. Pull up a chair, you need time to render, anyway. Follow Peter's links:
info_outlineIn today's episode of The Render Room I am joined by an old college friend, Amanda Niqole. Amanda always surpised me these past (almost) 20 years because she was always doing something new and adventerous. From editing and sound design, to DJing, to producing a play Off-Broadway, how does she jump from idea to idea?
Turns out, maybe she doesn't even know? Perhaps, like I learned from my Dad, she's just saying yes to what feels good and right at the moment. Something we should all ponder.
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