Crew Only
By Jazlyn Porter
The Crew Only podcast, hosted by Jazlyn Porter, is for film fanatics and individuals trying to get their start in the movie business! With every episode, you’ll get an exclusive insight into what it takes to make your favorite films from the people behind the scenes. Each week, Jaz will introduce you to a crew member with unique responsibilities and personal advice on how to get started in this business. Join Jazz and her guests as they share plenty behind the scenes stories as well as their experiences from Breaking Bad, Terminator, Marshall, and many more. Welcome to the crew life!
Crew OnlyOct 14, 2018
Kyle Woods: Stunt Coordinator For "A Quiet Place 2" & "Bad Boys 3" Takes Us Behind The Scenes
Kyle Woods is a Stunt Coordinator, former Street Bike Freestyle Rider and half of 5150 Action Inc. He is responsible for the coordination, choreography, casting, and safety of the stunt actors and stunts you see in films and tv shows. Throughout our conversation we touched on so many different topics like how he got his start in the business, his favorite projects, the pay for stunt actors and what makes a project difficult. He even gave us some insight of what it was like working on "Bad Boys 3" and what Will and Martins chemistry was like on set. This episode was a fun one to record because we filmed it on the set of "A Quite Place 2" almost two years ago back in 2019. I wanted to wait to put this this episode out until the film was released but of course due to Covid the film got pushed back over a year. So here it is... finally.
Thank you for listening, I hope you enjoyed this episode. Please like, subscribe, write a review and share. For more content be sure to check me out on Instagram @jazlynporter
COVID -19 Edition- Casting Buffalo Founders Discuss Launching a Business During a Pandemic
I am starting a special Covid-19 series where we talk to filmmakers to find out what they are doing while Hollywood is shut down due to the Coronavirus. In this episode I spoke to Harry Lipsitz and Kyle Mecca two Buffalo Filmmakers and the Co-Founders of a casting company "Casting Buffalo" to find out what it was like launching a company during a Pandemic. We also discussed how they are staying busy, if they are working on personal projects while at home, what they think the industry will be like after this and they offered up advice to what other creatives can be doing during this time. I hope you guys enjoy this special episode and dont forget to Rate, Subscribe and Write a Review!
Templeton-Reality TV Production Assistant
In this episode I sat down with Templeton who is a Production Assistant for various reality tv shows shows such as Chopped and Hustle in Brooklyn. He also does a lot of work for various companies such as Viacom, Conde Nast and so many more. We got to discuss what is like working in reality tv, how he is able to book jobs, his experience on Chopped and the life of a true freelancer.
Make sure to listen to full episode if you want to hear what's going on behind the scenes on Chopped, how story lines are created on your favorite reality TV shows and if what you see is real or fake.
Be sure to follow him on instagram @foryoufromtemp and check out his podcast The Grown Folk Table.
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For more content be sure to check me out on Instagram @jazlynporter
Byron Brown II- Walking in Your Truth as a Creative
This episode is very different from all of the other episodes I've recored.
In this episode I discussed less about his responsibilities working in the electrical department in the TV/ Film industry and more about who he is as a person and what its like working as a creative in Buffalo.
The first half of the episode we discuss what he does on film sets, how he got his start and what the electrical department is responsible for.
The second half on the interview we really opened up about his truth being a creative, what's is like being the son of the Mayor of Buffalo and mental health.
We even had the Mayor and our special guest Mitch Arizona chime in during the interview.
As always I hope you guys enjoy this episode for its honesty and transparency. Please SHARE SHARE SHARE with friends and family and don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Write a Review!
Danny Carroll- What It's Like Being A Producers Assistant
Danny Carroll was the Producers Assistant on NBC's "The Enemy Within". The ironic thing about this interview is that when Danny and I sat down to talk, I was asking him question that not only did I think guest would want to ask but also questions I really wanted know the answers of.. At the time I was wrapping out of my job as an Office PA and I was ready to transition to Producers Assistant but I didn't really know how.
In this interview you will learn
*What a Line Producers role is
*What the responsibilities of a Producers Assistant is
*The best way to become a Producers Assistant
*What makes a good Producers Assistant
As mentioned in the episode here is Danny's email address if you want to email him for advice or any other questions.
Danny@stfortune.com
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Mark Clennon: His Experience Capturing BTS of The Cast and Crew of Ava Duvernay's Limited Series "When They See Us"
Mark Clennon is a commercial and editorial photographer. Inspired by Ava DuVernay herself, Mark decide to switch his career later on in life. Only working full time for less than two years at the time of this opportunity. He has been able to work with major brands and people such as Reebok, Vogue, Culture Con, supermodel Bella Hadid and so many more. On this episode I spoke to Mark about his unique opportunity where he had the chance to spend a day on set of the limited series "When They See Us" and capture some behind the scenes photos. He also returned to capture pictures from the premiere and the wrap party.
During this episode you will hear:
How Mark got this opportunity
What Ava and the cast were like on set
His journey of becoming a photographer
How the cast and crew reacted to seeing the series & so much more
If you want to check out more of Mark's work you can follow him on IG @mark.c or check out his website www.markclennon.com
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Denzel Williams- Music Video Director
In the first episode of Season 2 I spoke with Denzel Williams who is a music video director from Buffalo, NY who has worked with some dope artists such as Estelle, India Arie, A Boogie and more. He is also the creator of the WNY based music festival Vibrations.
During our discussion he talked about how music video directors get paid, the process of writing treatments, some of the issues with the payment process and his story of how he left Buffalo right after high school to pursue his dreams.
If you want to stay up to date with the projects Denzel is working on now follow him on IG @dz_williams.
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Recap of Spike Lee's Master Class|Being a person of color in the Film Industry
This is a special episode of the Crew Only podcast where I got to sit down and talk to Gabe Chavez who worked as a Key Grip on Spike Lee's Master Class.
Throughout this episode expect to hear what Spike Lee talked about during the master class, behind the scenes stories from the Malcom X movie, how Spike Lee uses his influence to give people of color jobs and more about being a person of color in the film industry.
We even touch on the topic of gentrification.
The amazing thing about this episode is that it embodies everything about film-making. We are in a industry where we have the ability to tell stories about any and everything.
Let me know what you think about this episode.
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Gabe Chavez: Filmmaker and Best Boy Grip
Michael Thompson: Aspiring Director of Photography
Daniel Burger- 2nd Assistant Accountant
Melanie Morse: Locations Manager, Owner of Honey & Punch Production Company
I first met Melanie on my first film "The True Adventures of Wolfboy" so this was great getting a chance to sit down and talk to her about her journey in this industry.
She was so honest about how the industry can be so tough and how she came in and out for years. We learned how she started her production company with her partner, how she became a locations manager, and how she balances the two.
Two things to take away from this interview is to try it all, how else will you know what you like and what you don't like.
The other thing is don't be afraid to say yes when a opportunity is presented to just because you've never done it before.
Heath Cottengim: Unit Production Assistant
Hanna Woltz: Set Dec PA and Creative Extraordinaire
One of the things you will take away from this episode is the idea of being persistent, staying in contact with people that you met and always going above and beyond what you are asked to do. She was very honest about her journey getting into the industry and she shared some advice on how to get in the industry and where to start!
Make sure to check her out and stay tuned for all of the amazing things she will do in the future.
p.s Sorry for the squeaky noises that you hear towards the end of the episode. She was working on art project for the film.
Seth Black: Property Master
Kyle Ferchen: Set Dec Buyer
Rafael Mencia: Production Assistant & Freelance Videographer
Part 2 Laura Rizer DGA Member- 2nd Assistant Director
Part 1 Laura Rizer: DGA Member and 2nd Assistant Director
Make sure you guys stay tuned for Part 2
Hannah Jordan on Working in Different Departments as a Production Assistant
She also shares 5 things a location, crafty and set PA should know and the importance of making and maintaining good relationships on set.
Dana Calanan: A Broadway and TV & Film Tailor
Kyle Mecca on being a Local Casting Director and Making a Feature Film Right out of College
In this episode, Kyle shares how he began feeling depressed and confused right after he graduated college due to the uncertainty of finding work in the film industry. In spite of that, he began creating short films with other local filmmakers and decided to write a script for his own full-length film.
Throughout the episode, we discuss how Kyle raised over 40k for his film "Dwelling" and how he got it distributed and sold into Walmart stores across the Country. He also shares how he became a local director, what their role and responsibilities are and what the standard SAG rate is for actors.
If you want to check out his film "Dwelling" you can purchase it on Amazon.com