Hey! This is Tim and Luisa, and we’re 2 movie lovers here to show our appreciation to those who don’t always get the credit they deserve.This is a podcast centered around all of the ordinary people that make a film extraordinary, and their tremendous dedication that’s required to make it in this crazy town. This is Hollywood Rising.

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Episode 001: Navid Hejazi, Film Composer

In our debut episode, we speak with versatile film composer, Navid Hejazi. He gives us an inside look at creating the perfect marriage of sound and visuals... Making music for the movies!

Episode 002: Bryan Wessel, Film Marketing

In our second episode, we talk to Bryan Wessel who works in film marketing. A part of the filmmaking process that no one thinks about, but is probably the most essential to the business.

Episode 003: Alex Bretow,
Producer

We speak to producer, Alex Bretow. The producer role may be the most demanding in the filmmaking world, simply because it could involve every aspect of the process.

Episode 004: Nona Khodai,
Film Editor

In this episode we talk to film editor Nona Khodai. When it comes to filmmaking, the editor role is our favorite, since they’re responsible for molding the film into what it's ultimately going to be.

Episode 005: Brian Armstrong, Sound Supervisor

We get the ins and outs of everything audible from sound supervisor Brian Armstrong. Except for music, the sound supe is responsible for everything you hear in a film or TV show.

Episode 006: Joe Dietch + Louie Gibson, Directors

On this episode we talk to a pair of film directors that do it all! Come and listen to Joe Dietsch & Louie Gibson, as they discuss their unique approach to running a film set.

Episode 007: Nick Ramsey,
Cinematographer

We talk with Director of Photography, Nick Ramsey, who discusses the incredible responsibility of being the number one guy in charge of all things visual on a production.