Act One Podcast

DESCRIPTION Have you ever thought about how your favorite franchises span over films, video games, graphic novels, websites, television series, and more? Tune in to listen to Houston Howard define “transmedia” and share the importance of creating what he calls a Super Story.   BIOGRAPHY Houston is an entrepreneur, creator,…

DESCRIPTION Have you ever wondered what it’s like to create within the horror genre from a Christian perspective? In the episode, tune in to listen as writer and director Scott Teems shares his journey of perseverance in the film industry and details the value of horror as an important aspect…

Take a hop across the pond to discuss all things comedy with writer James Cary. Tune in as Act One Podcast host James Duke and James Cary share all from “nerding out” over their favorite sitcoms to discussing the difference between American and British humor. BIOGRAPHY James Cary is the co-creator…

For the past 20 years Brent has been a busy documentary director. His credits include the acclaimed documentary Free Burma Rangers, Dear Francis (Showtime television), and Lovin’ Lakin for Hulu (featuring Kristen Bell, Seth McFarlin, Jamie Lee Curtis). He has also directed over 300 short documentaries with brands such as…

Take a peek “behind the curtain” of television production as you hear industry professionals break down what it means to be a showrunner. From sharing the lessons they’ve learned from the writer’s room, to navigating their careers as Christians, this is a special episode you won’t want to miss! BIOGRAPHIES…

Go behind the scenes as producer of Netflix’s Blue Miracle, Darren Moorman, shares exclusive stories from pre-production all the way through post-production. BIOGRAPHY Darren Moorman is a seasoned producer and the head of Reserve Entertainment. He has worked with studios that include MGM, Lionsgate, and Paramount Pictures. His latest film,…

Join the filmmakers behind Netflix’s film, “A Week Away” as they share fun behind the scenes stories of shooting on location at a real summer camp, and detail the filmmaking process from pre-production through distribution. BIOGRAPHIES An accomplished director, White has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment…

BIOGRAPHY Jim is an American comic book writer, novelist, and filmmaker. He is considered one of the top-rated writers currently working in American comics. In addition to creating his own comics properties such as The High Cost of Happily Ever After and The Runner, his projects include the prestigious X Trilogy from Marvel Comics, and Justice from…

Clare Sera has written both live action and animated films for Disney, Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount, Universal and more. A few even got made including BLENDED with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and the Warner Bros. animated film, SMALLFOOT. When she isn’t writing movies, she helps to empower inner city…

Charles Slocum is an Assistant Executive Director at the Writer’s Guild of America, West, and previously worked at Paramount Pictures as a financial analyst, NBC as a game show judge, and ABC as a Nielsen Ratings analyst. He has a BA from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, an MBA…