Femme Regard Podcast

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with writer, teacher Judith Weston! We chat with Judith about her (new 25th anniversary edition!) book, Directing Actors. Judith has been teaching directors and actors to work together for many years and she has fantastic insight into how to break down a script and communicate your vision to actors. Socials: Website: http://www.judithweston.com To Buy the Book: http://www.mwp.com Instagram: @judywestonhoskins Twitter: @judithweston --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with filmmaker Jess Costa! We chat with Jess about her filmmaking experience and how she likes to run a set. From why she likes telling stories to how she wants the audience to feel about them. We also get into the importance of directing responsibly and creating worlds and characters built upon psychology. Socials: Sleep Talking Website: http://www.sleeptalking.film (subscribe to her newsletter!) Website: http://www.jesscosta.com Instagram: @jesscostafilms Twitter: @jesscostafilms --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with producers Erik Nelson and Jewel Palovak! We chat with Erik and Jewel about their film, Diary of a Grizzly Man, available on Amazon and AppleTV. We get into documentaries in general and even reality tv, but the heart of the conversation is centered around Timothy Treadwell who cohabitated with bears to spread awareness and teach a generation. Socials: Grizzly People Website: https://www.grizzlypeople.com Link to Stream The Grateful Dead Zone: https://ksqd.org/schedule/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with Filmmaker and Actress Emily Bennett! We chat with Emily about her experience as an indie filmmaker, working with her partner, IN LOCKDOWN. That's right, one full length movie, a skeleton team, and a shutdown nation lead to an incredible horror film being released TODAY in theaters! Socials: Website: http://www.emilyreneebennett.com Instagram: @emilyrbennett Twitter: @emilyrbennett --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with Filmmaker and Actress Heidi Cox! We chat with Heidi about how she got started and why she expanded from actress to making her own content. We all get personal on this episode because it's important to share our stories and build our communities with like-minded people! Socials: Website: http://www.msheidicox.com Instagram: @msheidicox Twitter: @msheidicox TikTok: @msheidicox Dweeb Darlings Instagram: @dweebdarlings --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with Costumer Mandy Bardisbanian! We chat with Mandy about how she got into the business and how far she's come. Mandy has gone from retail to film costuming and is getting to explore more and more new projects. She is even going to be our costumer on our upcoming film, Sync! Socials: Instagram: @mandybardisbanian Boi Band Instagram: @queerboiband --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea to wrap up the season! We chat about our upcoming film and where we are in the development process. Then we chat about hardships on set and what to look out for. Happy new year, fam, we'll see you in 2022! Socials: Website: http://www.femmeregard.com Instagram: @femmeregard Twitter: @femme__regard Facebook: facebook.com/FemmeRegardProductions TikTok: @femmeregardtv --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with filmmaker Omar Lopex! Omar chats with us about how he got started, from an artist to a filmmaker, and what's important to him in his art. We chat about his first feature, Ana Who They Pulled Out Of The River, and his fellowship through his production company Standard Fantastic! Socials: Website: https://standardfantastic.com Instagram: @standard.fantastic Twitter: @standardfp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with filmmakers Jill Bennett and Lauren Neal! We met this dynamic duo during our participation in the WeMakeMovies competition. Their film, Under the Influencer, was one of the winners! We chat with the ladies about their experience as actresses, producers, and everything in between and why it's important to share knowledge and resources with each other and support your peers. Socials: Instagram: @thelaurenneal @mzjillbennett Twitter: @thelaurenneal @dailyjill --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with actress Dana Lyn Baron! Dana shares her journey with us, the ups and downs, ins and outs. She shares how she managed to stick with it and stay motived and what to look out for in your career and not be in your own way. Socials: Website: https://www.danalynbaron.com IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0056214/ Instagram: @danalynbaron Twitter: @danalynbaron Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanaLynBaronInc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with director Dan Attias! Dan has been directing television for quite some time. With shows under his belt like The Sopranos, The Wire, The Americans, Deadwood, True Blood, and Entourage, he found time to write his book, "Directing Great Television: Inside TV's New Golden Age. He shares his experiences with me and why he loves directing tv. Socials: Website: https://www.danattias.com To Buy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Directing-Great-Television-Inside-Golden/dp/1615933298/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dan%20attias&qid=1623435125&sr=8-3 IMDb: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0003733/?ref_=instant_nm_1&q=dan%20attias --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with writer and director Jeffrey Michael Bays! Jeffrey has taken what Hitchcock has taught him about techniques for cinematic suspense and applied that to filmmaking through his book, Suspense with a Camera. Socials: Websites: www.borgus.com Youtube docs: https://youtu.be/UPbpA0Of1cY & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9El8uIv0G6M&list=PLrfNvGUKa8vd5xfWtCk9e8QGhpZM-rI8P Twitter: @borgusfilm --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with reader and coordinator Alex Wiggins! Alex works as a script reader for Coverfly where he analyzes and gives feedback on people's screenplays. He's also a coordinator at Concourse Media where he connects producers with sales reps. We chat about what goes into a good script, what makes a good pitch, and how to go about submitting your work! Socials: Websites: https://www.coverfly.com & https://www.concourse-media.com Instagram: @concourse.media @coverfly Twitter: @concoursemedia1 @coverfly --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with producer and actress Desiree Staples! We chat with Desiree about her move from musical theatre to film and creating her own movie. Plus, how she did it all during covid times! Socials: Website: https://www.desireestaples.com IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4009230/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/My-Divorce-Party-The-Film-102843565140842 Instagram: @desireestaples @mydivorcepartymovie Twitter: @desireestaples1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea with actress, producer Dawna Lee Heising! We chat with Dawna about how she broke into the industry, why being a mom and working outside of the industry were important, and how she keeps upping her game! Socials: Website: https://dawnaleeheising.me IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3148014/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/dawnaleeheisingactress Instagram: @dawnaleeheising Twitter: @dawnaleeheising --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez of Femme Regard Productions spill the tea on all things indie film! We're back for season 11! After a short break, we fill you in on what we've been up to and what we have in store for the rest of the season! Socials: Website: www.femmeregard.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/femmeregardproductions Instagram: @femmeregard Twitter: @femme_regard TikTok: @femmeregardtv --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez welcome creators Marissa Pona and Vanessa Wright! As a team, Marissa and Vanessa run Renegade Film Festival, a horror and genre film fest that strives to share stories from marginalized voices. Marissa has been involved with the fest since its early days as Women In Horror and Vanessa co-hosts the horror podcast, Jersey Ghouls. We had a blast chatting with these ladies and getting inspired. Website: http://www.renegadefilmfest.com Discount Code!: 2Kool4Skool Podcast: Jersey Ghouls Instagram: @renegadefilmfest @jerseyghouls Twitter: @jerseyghouls --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez welcome tech guru and filmmaker Nicki Sun! Nicki joins us at @thenetworkstudios to demo some gear and talk about being a woman in the tech world and telling her own stories through filmmaking.  Website: http://www.nickisun.com Instagram: @nickisun @technickispeaking @asiansnackqueen Twitter: @nickisun --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez welcome filmmaker and actor, Numa Perrier! Numa shares her process of creating her first feature film, Jezebel, and how she got it on Netflix! We also chat about why creating stories that are personal to you are so important and how it's most important that YOU are enjoying the process! Website: http://www.houseofnuma.com Instagram: @missnuma Twitter: @missnuma --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support

Hosts Tessa Markle and Carolina Alvarez give you the updates and a short lesson on pre-production! We have some exciting news about Desert Flowers and want to introduce you to Sync! We'd also like to share with you what we've learned about pre-production and how to prep like a champ. Website: www.femmeregard.com Instagram: @femmeregard Twitter: @femme_regard Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/femmeregardproductions TikTok: @femmeregardtv --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femme-regard-podcast/support