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In this interview I talk to Abe Antar and Christian Szokolay (writer/producer and director respectively) of CFW's latest film "Jackpot 9000" about the condenced process of getting this film together. We touch on the importance of relearning basics in writing skills, having a fresh pair of eyes on your work for rewrites....and the ways Abe is an 'avocado-virgin'. You can find Chris at @hrozno on Twitter and on Youtube at "Game of Dorks". You can find Abe on facebook at Abe Antar and on Youtube at "Human Defined". And see all our BEHIND THE SCENES PICS on Twitter @ctfilmworks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent

In this AWESOME bonus interview, Chris talks to one of our favorite SAG actors, Yuval David, about Youtube and Social Media's role in the advancement of entertainment industry careers for content creators. They talk about letting improv feed creative knowledge and color character and story and scene. This is a phenomenal listen for content creators or potential creators in need of advice on how to think about a target audience or work with the platform to consistently make better work. You can find Yuval everywhere (Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, ect..) at "Yuval David" or at yuvaldavid.com  You can see all of our BEHIND THE SCENES footage of our podcasts and film shoots at facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/ and on Twitter @ctfilmworks. And all our previous films at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw Credits: Producer --> Tess Pellicano Host--> Christian Szokolay Editors--> Christian Szokolay and Tess Pellicano Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed unde

In the second part of my shenanigans-filled interview with Elly and Yuval, all trickery is revealed and we get a little deep. We talk the significance to humanity of Random Acts of Kindness, necessity of letting our inner child grow and express itself, and how universal entertainment can be when it's about us as humans. And then Yuval speaks in an Indian accent for five minutes. You can find them at Elly Smokler and Yuval David across all social media and on www.yuvaldavid.com and www.Ellysmokler.com. To find out info on how to become a "Prank Assistant" send us a message on facebook. And see all our BEHIND THE SCENES PICS on Twitter @ctfilmworks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent

Follow a group of independent filmmakers, making stories on screen and over the podcast airways. Get to know Connecticut FilmWorks and their projects through interview with cast and crew members.  In October, I sat down with a couple of our favorite actors, Elly Smokler and Yuval David. In the first part of our shenanigans-filled interview, Elly puts a "single white female" vibe out there...then proceeds to have a love affair with honey. Yuval gushes about his dream of minimalism before going rogue. The adventure continues NEXT WEEK, Nov.16th in Part 2. You can find them at Elly Smokler and Yuval David across all social media. And see all our BEHIND THE SCENES PICS on Twitter @ctfilmworks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent

Follow a group of independent filmmakers making stories on screen and over the podcast airways. Get to know Connecticut FilmWorks and their projects through interviews with cast and crew. In this NOVEMBER UPDATE I have a sneak peek of my two-part interview with our friends, fantastic and hilarious returning actors, Elly Smokler and Yuval David. Part 1 of their interview to premiere Wednesday, Nov. 10th. See all our BEHIND THE SCENES PICS/VIDS on Twitter @ctfilmworks and on Facebook www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/ and on Youtube youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw  Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW the show on Itunes because it really matters! Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano  Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent 

I interviewed the guys from The Writers Block podcast back in July. In part 2 of my interview with them, we do what they do on their show and pitch movie ideas to each other. Shenanigans, disappointment, and an ACTUALLY rigged voting system. We had fun on this one. "Earhart", "Hillary", "A Few Fries Short", and "17-22". Check out their show "The Writer's Block" podcast every Monday on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-block/id1070978562?mt=2 Submit your movie ideas for them to review every week at thewritersblockpod@gmail.com And see all our BEHIND THE SCENES PICS on Twitter @ctfilmworks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> Matt Geoffino Studio --> Baobab Tree Studios Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent    

Follow a ragtag group of independent filmmakers making stories on screen and over the podcast airways. Get to know Connecticut FilmWorks and their projects through interviews with cast and crew. I interviewed the boys from The Writers Block podcast back in July 2016, and what came of it was the most entertaining and wacky episode we have done so far. In the first part of this interview, we get to know the boys of the Writers Block Podcast: Jason's special relationship with money, Ryan's heads are in the clouds, and Billy's giving everyone a hard time. How these guys inspired me to do FADE IN, I still don't understand. Check out their show "The Writer's Block" podcast every Monday on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writers-block/id1070978562?mt=2 And see all our BEHIND THE SCENES PICS on Twitter @ctfilmworks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> Matt Geoffino Studio --> Baobab Tree Studios M

Follow a group of independent filmmakers making stories on screen and over the podcast airways. Get to know Connecticut FilmWorks and their projects through interviews with cast and crew. In this first installment of "Bonus FADE IN w/Chris", Christian talks to Mark Ingram and Lindsay Kelkres of CTV-192 in Newtown, CT about how local access television content can remain authentic to its audience in the internet age. Check out CTV-192 and their FREE training program here: http://www.communityvision21.com/  And see all our BEHIND THE SCENES PICS/VIDS on Twitter @ctfilmworks and on Facebookwww.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/ and on Youtube youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> Brendan Linehan Studio --> Baobab Tree Studios Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent

Follow a group of independent filmmakers making stories on screen and over the podcast airways. Get to know Connecticut FilmWorks and their projects through interviews with cast and crew. In this OCTOBER UPDATE we THANK ANOTHER REVIEWER, Billy Brannigan (imdb/me.billybrannigan). And we have a BRAND NEW SEGMENT for you. "Bonus FADE IN w/Chris": our very-own Christian Szokolay, film student curious-o, talks more in-depth with our guests (film industry folks) about their process and philosophy. Episode 1 to premiere Wednesday, Oct 12th. See all our BEHIND THE SCENES PICS/VIDS on Twitter @ctfilmworks and on Facebook www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/ and on Youtube youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw  Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW the show on Itunes because it really matters! Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano  Sound Engineer --> Brendan Linehan Studio --> Baobab Tree Studios Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:

Follow a ragtag group of independent filmmakers making stories on screen and over the podcast airways. Get to know Connecticut FilmWorks and their projects through interviews with cast and crew. In this episode, we talk to the Community Coordinators of CTV-192 in Newtown, CT! If you're interested in practicing your voice in media, gaining more skills in video production, and using those skills to enhance your sense of community with cool programming you, YOURSELF, produce, you'll love this episode! Also listen to learn more about how you can use your video production skills outside your community to contribute to important content. To get involved or just watch, check out CTV-192 in Newtown, CT at http://www.communityvision21.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CTV192/?fref=ts  Get all info on their FREE TV production training program here: http://www.communityvision21.com/Pages/Getstarted.html.  And see all our BEHIND THE SCENES PICS on Twitter @ctfilmworks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/co

Follow a ragtag group of independent filmmakers making stories on screen and over the podcast airways. Get to know Connecticut FilmWorks and their projects through interviews with cast and crew. In this episode, Dave, Babs, Christian and I talk about the crazy adventure that was our 48 Hour Film Project New Haven weekend: amazing actors, more crew bonding in a bathroom, and major behind-the-scenes insights that will help anyone looking to do a 48H weekend. You can watch the Director's cut of "House Guest" on our youtube page: www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw And see all our BEHIND THE SCENES PICS on Twitter @ctfilmworks and on Facebookwww.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/ To check out 48HourFilmProject itself, go to www.48hourfilm.com  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> David Distinti Studio --> Distinti Home Studios Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/

Follow a ragtag group of independent filmmakers making stories on screen and over the podcast airways. Get to know Connecticut FilmWorks and their projects through interviews with cast and crew. We have some super cool episodes coming out in the next week, so keep an eye out for them! DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW us on Itunes! Listen to our "Post-48 Hour Film Project New Haven" episode on our Soundcloud page before it's released on Itunes at soundcloud.com/fade-in-podcast.  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> Brendan Linehan Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

[Originally Aired July 2016] In this episode we finally have our sound engineer, Brendan Linehan, at the table. Our guest is Super Woman, Trish Clark. We talk to her about how she got her 2 Emmys, Brendan's love of Kung Fu, the new class Tess is taking at CTV, and the wide world of independent film-making. www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw  To check out 48 Hour Film Project, go to www.48hourfilm.com  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano and Brendan Linehan Sound Engineer--> Matt Gioffino Studio --> Baobab Tree Studios Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent

[Originally Aired June 2016] In part two of my interview with Danny and Roger, we talk about the relationship between writers and directors, Tess's 'first time directing' horror story, Danny's struggle to keep only his 'writer's hat' on while writing, and two scripts we're currently working on: "The Hit" and "The Bond." https://www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> Brendan Linehan Studio --> Baobab Tree Studios Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent

[Originally Aired May 2016] In part one of my interview, we get to know one of our new members, actor/writer/director, Danny Aguilar. I talk to Danny and Roger about the process of writing for film, when we knew we wanted to be writers, why Danny likes to write about criminals, and that Roger once wrote a film about seductresses. https://www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> Brendan Linehan Studio --> Baobab Tree Studios Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent

[Originally Aired May 2016] In Part 2 of my interview with David Distinti and Roger Aylward, we finish our discussion of CFW's latest production: a parody pharmaceutical ad entitled, "Have You Tried?" We talk spending quality crew time in public bathrooms, the importance of story-boarding scenes, and the correct pronunciation of Darryl Zanuck. The film can be seen on FunnyORDie - Make sure to vote FUNNY! http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/eb4e3b93cf/have-you-tried?_cc=__d___&_ccid=f8ed6d07-fc55-42e2-9bf8-602d97586425  https://www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> Brendan Linehan Studio --> Baobab Tree Studios Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent

[Originally Aired April 2016] In Part 1 of this episode, I talk to our Executive Producer (and first returning guest), Dave Distinti, and one of our resident screenwriters, Roger Aylward, about CFW's latest production: a parody pharmaceutical ad entitled, "Have you Tried?" We talk about the challenges we faced in pre-production for this film, and lessons learned in casting and location scouting. The film can be seen on FunnyORDie - Make sure to vote FUNNY! http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/eb4e3b93cf/have-you-tried?_cc=__d___&_ccid=f8ed6d07-fc55-42e2-9bf8-602d97586425  https://www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> Brendan Linehan Studio --> Baobab Tree Studios Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent

[Originally Aired March 2016] In this episode we talk to our 'resident editor', Nick Roers, and first-time director, Jason Klein. We chat about what inspires them in film-making, good storytelling, and that creepy backward-talking little-person character in 'Twin Peaks'. https://www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> Brendan Linehan Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/independent

[Originally Aired Feb 2016] Follow a group of independent filmmakers making stories on screen and over the podcast airways. Get to know Connecticut FilmWorks (formerly Connecticut Filmmakers Workshop) through interviews with cast and crew members and the creative adventure that is film-making. In this pilot episode we meet the CFW, our founder, Dave Distinti, and our 'resident actor,' Billy Brannigan. https://www.facebook.com/connecticutfilmworks/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyTFfQpybFOt_wgFkUkkkw  Credits: Host--> Tess Pellicano Producer/Editor--> Tess Pellicano Sound Engineer--> Brendan Linehan Music --> "Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/