The Lowdown

A podcast on the film industry, from the underbelly of LA, animal style, with a strawberry milkshake.

The Lowdown - Episode 19 - Film Reporter Jeff Sneider 02/03/2022

The Lowdown - Episode 19 - Film Reporter Jeff Sneider After graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Sneider moved to LA and began writing for Variety. Currently a film reporter at TheWrap, he has also written for MTV Movies Blog, Hollywood Life, Washington Square News and the Colorado Springs Independent. /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/3001429

The Lowdown - Episode 19 - VP @ Ritchie/Wigram Prod. Jeff Ludwig 09/24/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 19 - VP @ Ritchie/Wigram Prod. Jeff Ludwig New Jersey native Jeff Ludwig has worked in Hollywood for over seven years at companies such as The Firm, Anonymous Content, and Lionsgate. Ludwig currently presides as Vice President over at Guy Ritchie's production company, Ritchie/Wigram Productions. On this episode of The Lowdown, Ludwig discusses what it's like working in development at a company whose bottom line is developing 100 million dollar franchises. /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/3083367

The Lowdown - Episode 18 - Writer/Director Ryan Landels 07/09/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 18 - Writer/Director Ryan Landels Writer/Director Ryan Landels has traversed the land of short films, commercials, and features garnering attention throughout them all. He’s staked a place in the online arena, working on , the Streamy-winning show , as well as producing and developing an entire slate of shows for the Webby-honored . /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2934823

The Lowdown - Episode 17 - Architectural Designer Nick Kinney 06/19/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 17 - Architectural Designer Nick Kinney Nick Kinney is an architectural designer based in Los Angeles. From 3D animation on projects like the , to designing the giant at Coachella 2014, Nick and his company provide a bountiful of design expertise. /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2898957

The Lowdown - Episode 16 - Producer/Director Jason Baum 06/04/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 16 - Producer/Director Jason Baum Jason Baum is an LA based Director/Producer who has produced music videos for , , , and more. /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2872300

The Lowdown - Episode 15 - Writer Jake Emanuel 05/22/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 15 - Writer Jake Emanuel Jake Emanuel, along with writing partner WIllie Block, are LA-based writers who most recently were apart of the writing room for the FX show . /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2850142

The Lowdown - Episode 14 - Writer Willie Block 05/07/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 14 - Writer Willie Block Willie Block, along with writing partner ‎Jake Emanuel, are LA-based writers who most recently wrapped on Season 1 of the FX animated series . /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2823497

The Lowdown - Episode 13 - Steadicam Op/DP David Shawl 04/30/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 13 - Steadicam Op/DP David Shawl David Shawl is an an award winning Cinematographer and Steadicam Operator in Los Angeles. He is a member of the International Cinematographers Guild - IATSE Local 600, the Society of Camera Operators (SOC), the Steadicam Operators Association, the Steadicam Guild, and is SCUBA Certified. /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2810517

The Lowdown - Episode 12 - Andrew Spieler (Filmmaker/AD) 04/16/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 12 - Andrew Spieler (Filmmaker/AD) A Boston native, Andrew earned his BFA as a Writer/Director from the SUNY Purchase Film Conservatory before earning his MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute. His graduate thesis short "The Response" won First Place at the Student BAFTA/ LA Awards and was a Blue Panel Finalist for the Student Emmy and West Coast Regional Finalist for the Student Academy Awards. Andrew has been active in the Independent Feature world as a First Assistant Director on films such as , and . He is currently writing his own feature script with the prospects of going into production by the end of the year. /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2787065

The Lowdown - Episode 11 - Tony Piantedosi (Director of Acquisitions & Development) 04/09/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 11 - Tony Piantedosi (Director of Acquisitions & Development) Tony Piantedosi has been with Premiere Entertainment Group since January 2013. Formerly Director of Development at Televix Entertainment, he oversees all feature film development and acquisitions for PEG. Piantedosi grew up in Boston, where he graduated cum laude from Northeastern University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Studies and Communications. /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2772927

The Lowdown - Episode 10 - Zach Donohue (Writer/Director) 03/26/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 10 - Zach Donohue (Writer/Director) /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2749491

The Lowdown - Episode 9 - Brett Pawlak (Director of Photography) 03/19/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 9 - Brett Pawlak (Director of Photography) /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2736536

The Lowdown - Episode 8 - Travis Baker (Writer/Director) 03/12/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 8 - Travis Baker (Writer/Director) /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2723372

The Lowdown - Episode 7 - Ryan Kohler (Producer) 03/05/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 7 - Ryan Kohler (Producer) produces commercials, branded content, web sketches, music videos, photo shoots and more. He was also a producer on Sarah Silverman's new HBO special . /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2714002

The Lowdown - Episode 6 - Keto Shimizu (Writer) 02/26/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 6 - Keto Shimizu (Writer) Keto worked in feature post-production on , , and before switching to her dream job of television writing. She started on NBC's short-lived show , spent two seasons on Syfy's , and now writes for the CW's DC Comics adaptation, . /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2701051

The Lowdown - Episode 5 - Ian Midgley (Director/Cinematographer) 02/19/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 5 - Ian Midgley (Director/Cinematographer) has been working in Los Angeles in music video, commercial, and television for seven years and has toured the subcultures of America through his activist-minded documentary work. While completing his first feature documentary, , he is continuing to create web content aimed at topics of environmental and social justice and is also developing several narrative feature projects. /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2690603

The Lowdown - Episode 4 - Julian Higgins (Writer/Director) 02/12/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 4 - Julian Higgins (Writer/Director) Writer/Director Julian Higgins' short films have screened worldwide and won numerous awards, including two Student Emmys and the gold medal Student Academy Award. He made his TV directorial debut with one of the final episodes of , and is currently developing both feature and television projects. /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2675381

The Lowdown - Episode 3 - Jason Zone Fisher 02/05/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 3 - Jason Zone Fisher Jason Zone Fisher has hosted and produced successful TV shows, web series and viral content for major brands including Skype, Gillette, Butterfinger and more. In this episode, Fisher discusses his documentary , how to schmooze during an NBA finals game, and working with Gillette. For more information on Jason please check out: /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2664223

The Lowdown - Episode 2 - Lex Halaby (Writer/Director) 01/29/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 2 - Lex Halaby (Writer/Director) Los Angeles based writer/director Lex Halaby has directed music videos for a slew of artists including Islands, Piranhas Club and Train and commercials for Microsoft, Nickelodeon, Mobeam and more. On Episode 2 of The Lowdown Lex discusses his diverse portfolio, from music videos, commercials and shorts to online interactive projects. Check out Lex's work at: /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2653634

The Lowdown - Episode 1 - John Corser (Producer) 01/15/2014

The Lowdown - Episode 1 - John Corser (Producer) Producer John Corser talks about cost vs. value pertaining to screenplays, working on branded content, the perils of having a diverse resume ad more. Check out John's work at: /episode/index/show/mbsilverman/id/2632134

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