Kevin Sampson 10/29/18 Kevin Sampson 10/29/18

Picture Lock PR After Show: Director Sharon Lewis

Director Sharon Lewis paints a dystopian Caribbean future in her film Brown Girl Begins. It was great talking to her about PR & Marketing for her film as she made it for herself, but also a niche audience. This is a great listen for those who may have a niche film as she had some great insight! Plus I talk about how to get critics to review your film.

The after show is where I ask my guests two questions that cuts straight to great takeaways for how to improve the PR and marketing for your production and they throw one at me. Enjoy!

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Kevin Sampson 10/26/18 Kevin Sampson 10/26/18

Picture Lock Radio: Ep. 97- Leah Meyerhoff, Sharon Lewis, & Suzi Yoonessi

Happy Friday folks! This week I have three Film Fatales joining me. I was probably way to eager to speak with founder of the Film Fatales organization, Leah Meyerhoff. We talked about how the organization started and why its existence is necessary in these times. I also talk with director Sharon Lewis about her Afrofuturist film, Brown Girl Begins. We talk about the origins of her creating the film and what Afrofuturism is. Finally, I talk with director Suzi Yoonessi about her film Unlovable. I had the pleasure of seeing the film and you can too next week, Nov. 2nd as it has a limited release in theaters!

It was awesome talking with these women directors. You’ll absolutely want to be on the lookout for the Picture Lock PR After Show conversations I had with Sharon and Suzi which will be dropped exclusively on the podcast Monday.

Find out more about Film Fatales here: http://www.filmfatales.org/

See the beginning of Ti-Jeanne’s power here: https://www.thesharonlewis.com/work/brown-girl-begins/

Check out Suzi and Unlovable here: https://www.suziyoonessi.com

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Kevin Sampson 10/22/18 Kevin Sampson 10/22/18

Picture Lock PR After Show: Actor Nick Gross

DMV model and actor Nick Gross sets his goals and goes after them. He’s not afraid to ask for what he wants either. Be sure to check out our conversation from this past week’s Picture Lock episode to get his backstory. This is a good after show for the hungry actor, but it applies to all indie filmmakers! Nick talks about how he uses social media to his advantage and what he’s learned he needs to do more of in the future.

The after show is where I ask my guests two questions that cuts straight to great takeaways for how to improve the PR and marketing for your production and they throw one at me. Enjoy!

Book and message Nick here: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas.a.gross/

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Kevin Sampson 10/20/18 Kevin Sampson 10/20/18

Picture Lock Radio: Ep. 96- Halloween, Middleburg Film Fest, Nick Gross, & Washington West Film Fest

What’s good folks!? I’ve got a packed show for you guys this week. The Middleburg Film Festival is going on this weekend and I talked w/ the founder and executive director, Sheila Johnson and Susan Koch, about what you can expect to see at one of my favorite fests! I talk with DMV actor Nick Gross about his career and how going after what he wants has helped him. I’ll post the after show segment I had with Nick in which he gave some great tips on how he addresses PR & Marketing with his career on Monday. Finally, I talk with the director of programming for the Washington West Film Festival, Ariel Lee. Ariel gave me the goods on what you can expect to see at the festival taking place in Reston next week. But first, friend of the show and Epic Film Guy, Bryan Loy, stops by to give his thoughts on Halloween, which hits theaters this weekend.

Check out the Middleburg Film Festival here: https://middleburgfilm.org/

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Find out more about the Washington West Film festival here: https://wwfilmfest.com/

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Kevin Sampson 10/15/18 Kevin Sampson 10/15/18

Picture Lock PR After Show: Director Talya Tibbon

Talya Tibbon is an award-winning director, producer, and writer. She’s worked in four continents documenting wide-ranging subjects such as street gangs, mass shooters and those who survive their crimes, and human trafficking. She’s currently in the early production stages of a film about her father and his work identifying soldiers lost in battle. Her most recent film, “Amanpour — On Sex and Love in Berlin,” aired as part of CNN Originals in early 2018.

It was great to have her on last week’s episode of Picture Lock, and it was awesome to have her stick around for the after show. The after show is where I ask my guests two questions that cuts straight to great takeaways for how to improve the PR and marketing for your production and they throw one at me.

Talya definitely had great insights for her documentary that deals with a niche topic that has to fight against apathy in a big way. So let’s get into the interview w/ Talya, right after this reminder that you can take one of the best online courses out for indie filmmakers in regards to PR and Marketing.

Take the journey with Sky and Ground here: http://www.humanityonthemove.org/

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Kevin Sampson 10/12/18 Kevin Sampson 10/12/18

Picture Lock Radio: Ep. 95- First Man, Jennifer Townsend, Alice Stone, & Talya Tibbon

Happy Friday my people! This week on the show I have Jennifer Townsend, director/producer of Catching Sight of Thelma & Louise. Alice Stone, director of Angelo Unwritten, and Talya Tibbon, director of Sky & Ground. Three documentary filmmakers with films that you can see now. Plus I’ll have your answers to the Picture Lock Question of the Week Last week.

But first, First Man (review linked) may be the greatest space race film ever in my book. I’ve got an interview with the film’s director and some spoiler free thoughts on the film. Be sure to come back Monday for the After Show episode with Talya Tibbon! Thanks for supporting and listening.

Check out Catching Sight of Thelma & Louise here: https://catchingsightof.com/

Groove to Angelo Unwritten here: http://alicestone.net/www_angelounwritten/www_angelounwritten/Home.html

Take the journey with Sky and Ground here: http://www.humanityonthemove.org/

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Kevin Sampson 10/5/18 Kevin Sampson 10/5/18

Picture Lock Radio: Ep. 94- Fall Back Spring Forward w/ Robert Winship

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Happy Friday my people! This week on the show I’ve finally got Robert Winship back in the saddle to do our semi-annual Fall Back Spring Forward episode. We’re talking about our top 5 most and least anticipated films of the fall 2018. Participate with us by answering the question of the week: What’s your least anticipated movie release this fall? on social media (links below). Get your popcorn, hit the treadmill, or take a long ride for this one folks. It’s sure to be a good listen!

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Kevin Sampson 10/3/18 Kevin Sampson 10/3/18

Picture Lock After Show: Julia Camara

It’s finally here! The Picture Lock After Show! In this segment of the show I talk with the guest I had on in more depth about the PR and Marketing for their production. I’m kicking this off with Julia Camara, writer/director/producer of “In Transit”. Julia was very vulnerable with where she is currently with PR & Marketing and the things she would do differently in the future. This is definitely worth the listen as you think about your production.

Find out more about In Transit here: http://jmc1980.wixsite.com/intransitthemovie

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Kevin Sampson 9/28/18 Kevin Sampson 9/28/18

Picture Lock Radio: Ep. 93- Lisa Giles & Julia Camara

Happy Friday my people! This week on the show I’ve got Lisa Giles, the producer of the 48 Hour Film Horror Project in Richmond, Virginia! You can find out how you can get involved with the Halloween themed project known around the globe! I’m also talking with writer/producer/director of “In Transit” Julia Camara. We talk about her experimental film in which the dialogue was entirely improved. Plus, your Picture Lock Question of The Week answers from from last week are read and heard on the show.

Join the 48 Hour Film Horror Project here: http://www.48hourfilm.com/richmond-va

Find out more about In Transit here: http://jmc1980.wixsite.com/intransitthemovie

Question of the Week Call in Shoutouts:

Thanks to Epic Film Guys Justin Esquivel and Robert Stanley for calling in last week! Be sure to call in and get your voice heard on the show next week.

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Kevin Sampson 9/24/18 Kevin Sampson 9/24/18

Picture Lock Radio: Ep. 92- DCBFF Q&As

Happy Monday! Another late entry, but this week on the show I’ve got more from the DC Black Film Festival as I unload some of the Q&As that took place after our film blocks! Plus, your Picture Lock Question of The Week from from last week is read on the show and HEARD as we have a call in.

See the DCBFF interviews here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjNr0Ej5B3U&list=PLVaehsAgM7Iru9fNREal_n3Qy0fb0_pG1

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Kevin Sampson 9/14/18 Kevin Sampson 9/14/18

Picture Lock Radio: Ep. 91- Marisol Gomez-Mouakad, Stephanie Seldin Howard & the 2018 DCBFF Red Carpet

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Happy Friday folks! This week on the show I’ve got Marisol Gomez-Mouakad, writer/director/producer of Angelica. The film deals with colorism and other issues in the Caribbean. I also have Stephanie Seldin Howard, director/producer of the documentary The Weight of Honor. It’s a film that looks at the courageous caretakers of veterans who have been catastrophically wounded in America’s longest war. I’m also going to the red carpet of the DC Black Film Festival to share some of the thoughts from filmmakers you’ve heard on the show as well as comic artist Sanford Greene and the hilarious, legendary Sinbad! Plus, your Picture Lock Question of The Week from a couple weeks ago is read on the show.

Follow Marisol here: https://www.facebook.com/gomezmouakad/

Find out more about The Weight of Honor here: https://theweightofhonormovie.com/

See the DCBFF interviews here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjNr0Ej5B3U&list=PLVaehsAgM7Iru9fNREal_n3Qy0fb0_pG1

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Kevin Sampson 9/11/18 Kevin Sampson 9/11/18

Picture Lock Unlocked: 2018 DC Black Film Festival- MBLMTF panel

Hey guys. Sorry I missed you last week! Before this Friday’s episode, I wanted to hit you with another unlocked episode. This year during the DC Black Film Festival we screened the documentary United Skates ahead of our Making Black Lives Matter Through Film Panel. You’ve already heard from co-director Dyana Winkler a couple of episodes ago, but I wanted you all to be able to hear the conversation as it was on stage, unedited. The panel was hosted by WHUR's EZ Street and panelists included: Dr. Erica L. James (professor Francis Marion), Damara Catlett (Principal at Raben Group), Reggie Brown (subject in the film), and Tim Gordon (film critic).

Tomorrow, you’ll have the opportunity to see the film during the Congressional Black Caucus if you live in the DC area. The link to the film screening, which is free, is in the show notes. So if I haven’t promoted this film enough, here’s one more opportunity to check it out. I hope you enjoy the 2018 Making Black Lives Matter Through Film Panel just after the screening of United Skates and let me know your thoughts on the conversation!

Link to Free Screening: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-skates-screening-at-the-congressional-black-caucus-tickets-49860413840