Tail Slate

Val

An in-depth dive analyzing and reviewing movies and shows from their genesis to final viewer impressions. This podcast overs story, cinematography, directing and performances.
Interviews with local filmmakers and industry professionals. Join us for some knowledge and spoilers.

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S1 · E14
Jun 4, 2025 · 1 hr 55 min
Nick Bardin, Sound Mixer and Actor
Send us Fan Mail A very casual conversation between two friends, discussing the ups and downs of the current film industry and its evolution. As a sound mixer, recorder, Nick Bardin is also a multi talented, multi skilled actor and filmmaker, his experience in front and behind the camera have allowed him to fine tune his craft further, giving him an advantage over others. Overall, a great conversation. Thank you for listening. Please find Nick at Support the show
S1 · E13
Apr 8, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Mikael Sharafyan Costume Designer/Actor
Send us Fan Mail Mikael Sharafyan is a costume designer for the television and film industry, he has also been cast as an actor for feature films and a television show. He is an incredibly knowledgeable person specially about the history of cinema he is an avid reader and a great friend. Support the show
S1 · E12
Mar 14, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
Cinematographer Aakash Raj
Send us Fan Mail A great conversation with Aakash about the film industry. His beginnings, education, and future endeavors. We talk about how the industry has evolved and continues to change as well as some personal stories and thoughts on filmmaking. Support the show
S1 · E11
Feb 24, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
Alyssa Holbrook Special Effects
Send us Fan Mail Alyssa and I talk about our experience in the film industry, collaboration between departments, and some of our favorite special effects in films. Support the show
S1 · E10
Feb 17, 2025 · 54 min
Gaffer, Grip, Filmmaker Nestor Valenzuela
Send us Fan Mail Val and Nestor's casual conversation around lighting, writing, and overall filmmaking. We also discuss some of the films that we have seen within the last year and talk about our own future projects coming up. Enjoy! Support the show
S1 · E9
Feb 7, 2025 · 58 min
Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer Lory Tatoulian
Send us Fan Mail Lory is a Multi talented stage performer, producer, and teacher at the world famous "The Groundlings" She has spend decades putting on live shows and recording comedy sketches. We talk about the past, present, and what the future holds as Lory shares some of her plans as a screenwriter and filmmaker. Enjoy! Support the show
S1 · E8
Jan 22, 2025 · 58 min
Roman Mitichyan, Stuntman, Actor, Director
Send us Fan Mail A great friend of mine and one of the most influential and inspiring filmmakers in the industry I have had the privilege of working with. Roman continues to create and boost up others around him. His work and talent has attracted countless coordinators, directors, and cast members, to collaborate and work with him for over 20 years. There's a reason why everyone knows of Roman Mitichyan as a straight shooter that tells it like it is and a great visual story teller. It was a privilege and honor to have him on the show. Enjoy!!! Support the show
S1 · E7
Jan 13, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Filmmaker Wade Patterson
Send us Fan Mail Had the pleasure of talking about a variety of topics with a man who not long ago was in Mississippi dreaming of coming to Los Angeles to pursue his filmmaking career. Wade Patterson brings forth an interesting point of view in his conversation about growth, perseverance, and maturity, both in life and in filmmaking. Please enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed hosting it. Support the show
S1 · E6
Jan 6, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Script Supervisor Sean D. Nguyen
Send us Fan Mail We have basic knowledge about most positions in the industry, some being obvious by their titles such as Camera Operator, Sound Mixer, or Costumes but, what does a Script Supervisor actually do, why they are important and how do they see the script and process the story? We talk about all of the above and so much more with Sean Nguyen. Support the show
S1 · E5
Dec 27, 2024 · 57 min
Steadicam Operator/DP Adam Gharib
Send us Fan Mail Episode 5 takes a closer look at how freelance creatives communicate, execute shots, and budget their expenses throughout the year. This conversation with Steadicam operator and DP Adam Gharib explores his humble beginnings and where he is planning to be in the next few years. Enjoy the last episode of Tail Slate as we dive into 2025. As always, thank you for listening. Support the show
S1 · E4
Dec 4, 2024 · 29 min
Country Music Singer Song Writer and Screenwriter Demetri Thomas
Send us Fan Mail Child actor and country music singer Demetri Thomas discusses his music career and the inspiration behind his new script Greek Town. Join us as hummus and Greek yogurt mix in this exciting and fulfilled episode of Tail Slate!! Support the show
S1 · E3
Dec 1, 2024 · 59 min
Robert Stronger. Writer, Director
Send us Fan Mail My guest, Robert Stronger is one of the most interesting guys I had the pleasure of meeting this year. His short films "Parking Spot" and the Sci-Fi action "Rise of the Fallen Angel" have elements of martial arts, action scenes, with beautiful cinematography and editing. Robert's optimism, drive and thirst for knowledge really captured my interest in getting to know him further and I had an amazing time recording this podcast with him. Support the show
S1 · E2
Nov 25, 2024 · 28 min
Stand up comic and actor Narek Nersissian
Send us Fan Mail My very good friend Narek talks about the challenges of being an immigrant actor in the United States coming from his native country of Armenia and what he does to as a day job to make a living. We also touch on a film we both watched in the past week Anora. Lots of sarcasm and laughter in this one. Enjoy. Support the show
S1 · E1
Nov 20, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Actor, Director, Producer Michel Biel
Send us Fan Mail Michel is an Actor Producer and Director currently living in Paris France. He has played various characters in feature films and has an extensive resume in IMDB. In this episode we discuss his current project "Chain Reaction" which he is writing and will be directing and a short project that we are both involved in, myself as the cinematographer. We talk about the difference between LA filmmaking and ones in France and the way he approaches each project ahead. Had an amazing first episode of Tail Slate with the up and coming talented filmmaker, Michel Biel. Enjoy!!! Support the show
S1 · E1
Nov 12, 2024 · 59 sec
An Introduction
Send us Fan Mail Thank you all for listening in, this is my very first intro to Tail Slate! where I talk a bit about myself and where I plan to take this podcast. Support the show

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