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#91 - Arielle Zakowski - Editor for Sean Wang’s Sundance Award winning film DÌDI, $50M Box Office hit Missing, and more.
Arielle Zakowski is a film editor whose most recent movie, Sean Wang’s DÌDI (弟弟), won the Audience Award at its Sundance Film Festival premiere and was released theatrically to much critical acclaim. Arielle’s previous film, Sony Pictures’ screen-life thriller MISSING, was a massive creative editorial undertaking that earned nearly $50 million at the box office. Arielle also has extensive experience in documentary editing - she cut Dan Chen’s Emmy-nominated feature doc ACCEPTED, as well as David Gelb’s WOLFGANG for Disney - both of which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. She has also edited episodes of the Netflix shows CHEF’S TABLE, MAKING A MURDERER, and TRIAL BY MEDIA. Arielle has spent over a decade in the commercial/music video world where she was named a Rising Star in the industry by Shots Creative. Her short form work has been recognized by the Cannes Lions, the Emmys, and film festivals around the world.Arielle is also a big supporter of the Our Big Kitchen LA which makes and distributes meals to the food insecure around Los Angeles.You can learn more by going to https://woodstocksanctuary.org/
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#90 - Jordan Brady - Directed four feature films, three full-length documentaries, one Netflix comedy special, 1300 commercials, and so much more
Jordan Brady has directed four feature films, (“Dill Scallion”, “Waking Up In Reno”) three full-length documentaries (“I Am Comic” trilogy), one Netflix comedy special (Maria Bamford) and 1300 commercials.A stand-up comedian in a prior life, he’s credited with originating the now-ubiquitous phrase “Bow Chicka Bow Wow” in the 80’s. In the 90’s, he hosted game shows on MTV, NBC and Comedy Central. His short return to stand-up was in 2016 to perform in Afghanistan for our U.S. troops while filming ""I Am Battle Comic."" Brady donated 100% of the profits from the film to veterans and military families.He’s the founder of both True Gent & Commercial Directing Film School and hosts the filmmaking podcast "Respect The Process."Jordan is also a big supporter of the Team Rubicon - a non-profit that is an all veteran/all volunteer disaster response team.You can learn more by going to https://teamrubiconusa.org/
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#89 - Alex Disenhof, ASC, Cinematographer known for his work on The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power / The Mosquito Coast / Watchmen and more
In 2021 Alex Disenhof proudly joined the ranks of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), making him the youngest active member.
Since his first breakthrough in the industry as the cinematographer for Michel Gondry’s 2012 Cannes Film Festival feature THE WE AND THE I, Alex has lensed over a dozen feature films and television shows spanning diverse genres. Highlights include the biggest budget television show in history - THE LORD OF THE RINGS: RINGS OF POWER, the cultural phenomenon WATCHMEN for HBO, an ASC Award nomination for his work on the pilot episode of THE EXORCIST, two Camerimage nominations (2020, and the 2014. His work in independent cinema has also featured films screened at the aforementioned Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca, Camerimage, and SXSW.
In recognition for his work, Alex was named in Variety's ""Below the Line Impact Report"" in both 2014 and 2016, and in 2021 he became the youngest active member of the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers.
Alex is a passionate storyteller who thrives in a collaborative environment. He believes that the values of respect, empathy, and kindness are just as important as artistic excellence in every project that he takes on. When he isn’t on location, Alex enjoys reading, snowboarding, hiking and biking with his wife Jacqueline and their children Abe and Juno and their two dogs Prim and Escobar.
Alex is also a big supporter of the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary which is the Hudson Valley's home for rescued farm animals.
You can learn more by going to https://woodstocksanctuary.org/
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#88 - Brandon Sklenar, Actor, known for his role as Atlas in "It Ends With Us", Spencer Dutton in Paramounts TV Series "1923", and more
"Sklenar is best known for his breakout role as ‘Spencer Dutton’ in Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 for Paramount+ (the second prequel to Yellowstone), in which he stars opposite Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. The show broke records as the most-watched premiere ever on Paramount+. Most recently, Sklenar can be seen in Sony’s film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel It Ends With Us in the role of Atlas Corrigan. The film released on August 9, 2024 and grossed over $300 million at the global box office. Up next, Sklenar will be seen in Blumhouse and Universal’s upcoming thriller, Drop, and in the highly anticipated season 2 of 1923. In 2022, Sklenar won the “Best Actor” award at the Vienna Independent Film Festival for his role as Sean Graves in Futra Days. Additional credits include playing the role of Burt Reynolds in the series The Offer opposite Miles Teller; Adam McKay’s films Vice as Bobby Prentace; and Midway as George Gay.Brandon is also a big supporter of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence ., a non-profit that is dedicated to to leading, mobilizing and raising their voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence.You can learn more by going to https://ncadv.org/
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#87 - Chris Bartlett, Known For his role as C3PO and other characters in Star Wars Disney+ universe: The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka , The Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel
A man of many faces, Chris Bartlett has been a professional actor for 18 years. He’s known for featured and main characters in the Star Wars Disney+ universe: The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka and has appeared on LegoMasters, The Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel and The Orville.
As a television actor, Bartlett has also specialized in performing through challenging costumes.
His most notable character is the iconic C-3PO, originally played by Anthony Daniels.
As an adult, he built a career in video games as a User Experience Director in such games as Gears of War, Call of Duty, Tomb Raider as well as several Star Wars projects.
Chris is also a big supporter of the The Movember Foundation for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and prostate cancer
You can learn more by going to https://www.movember.com/
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