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Want to know what it takes to thrive in the film industry as a professional? Then get ready as we reveal what's behind the stage curtains and interview some of the people who are doing just that. From film directors to marketing gurus, these creative and knowledgeable professionals are ready to share their journeys and insights with you. If you would like to be our next guest or have a need for a full-service media team for your next project, visit us at https://dgnl.co/

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September 9, 2024Episode 1548 min

Integrity in Film with Sekiya Dorsett

In this episode, we chat with Sekiya Dorsett, the brilliant independent filmmaker whose films have screened at Tribeca Film Festival, Urbanworld Film Festival, the Brooklyn Museum, Frameline Film Fest and Outfest Film Festival. Sekiya talks with us about the impact of representation in media, her groundbreaking career, the top three Black Lesbian filmmakers who inspire her, and so much more. Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://dgnl.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiagonalMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diagonalmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgnlmedia/⁠⁠⁠

August 5, 2024Episode 1455 min

Branding in the Digital Wilderness w/ Coyote Peterson from Brave Wilderness

In this episode, we chat with Coyote Peterson, the brilliant founder behind viral YouTube channel Brave Wilderness with over 20M+ YouTube subscribers! Coyote talks about the keys to his YouTube success, and how you have to believe in yourself as a creator to carve out the career of your dreams. Plus, how they prepare physically and mentally for those epic sting videos! Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://dgnl.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiagonalMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diagonalmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgnlmedia/⁠⁠⁠

June 12, 2024Episode 1353 min

Interview with Animation Director Patrick Smith

In this episode, we chat with Patrick Smith, the brilliant animator behind viral hits like Pour 585 with 250M+ views and 1.5M+ YouTube subscribers! 🌟 Patrick talks about the keys to his YouTube success, and how he first approaches a new project. From his early days on Beavis and Butthead to becoming the animation director for MTV's Daria and Downtown, Patrick's journey is inspiring. He's also an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences member and has worked as a storyboard artist for Disney. Visit our website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://dgnl.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiagonalMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diagonalmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgnlmedia/⁠⁠⁠

April 1, 2024Episode 1245 min

Writing for Frame.io (Adobe): Hybrid Career as an Editor & Camera Assistant with Jay Kidd

Our guest, Jay Kidd, is here to share his career journey as a writer for Frame.io and as a Camera Assistant on popular shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Specializing in everything from corporate communications to creative content, Diagonal Media is the ideal partner to enhance your media presence. Want help on your next video project? Contact us on our website and follow us on social media to learn more! Visit our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://dgnl.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiagonalMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diagonalmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgnlmedia/⁠⁠⁠

February 27, 2024Episode 1250 min

Producing Late-night TV with Michael Rubens

Michael Rubens is a seasoned television producer known for his influential work in late-night programming. With a wealth of experience behind the scenes, Rubens has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of late-night TV. From crafting engaging content to orchestrating seamless productions, his expertise offers invaluable insights into the inner workings of the industry. Join us as we delve into the world of late-night television with the esteemed producer himself, Michael Rubens, and uncover the secrets behind its success. Specializing in everything from corporate communications to creative content, Diagonal Media is the ideal partner to enhance your media presence. Want help on your next video project? Contact us on our website and follow us on social media to learn more! Visit our website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://dgnl.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiagonalMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us on Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diagonalmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on LinkedIn:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgnlmedia/⁠⁠⁠

January 22, 2024Episode 101 hr 3 min

Mastering Sound Design: A Conversation with Creative Director Dallas Taylor

Ever wondered how sound design works? DGNL sits down with Dallas Taylor to give you a backstage tour. Dallas Taylor is the host and creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz, a podcast revealing the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Dallas is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound, where he has led thousands of high-profile sound design projects—from blockbuster trailers and advertising campaigns to major television series and Sundance award-winning films. Specializing in everything from corporate communications to creative content, Diagonal Media is the ideal partner to enhance your media presence. Want help on your next video project? Contact us on our website and follow us on social media to learn more! Visit our website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://dgnl.co/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiagonalMedia⁠⁠⁠ Join us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diagonalmedia/⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgnlmedia/⁠⁠⁠

January 16, 2024Episode 938 min

Directing & Editing TV and Film with Avi Youabian

Avi Youabian is an award-winning Iranian director who has worked on some of the top-performing shows on broadcast, cable, and streaming! Specializing in everything from corporate communications to creative content, Diagonal Media is the ideal partner to enhance your media presence. Contact us on our website and follow us on social media to learn more! Visit our website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://dgnl.co/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiagonalMedia⁠⁠⁠ Join us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diagonalmedia/⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgnlmedia/⁠⁠⁠

January 8, 2024Episode 831 min

Making an Indie Film with Actor Rob Grabow

Filmmaker, Writer, and Actor Rob Grabow's film The Year of the Dog just had an incredible theatrical distribution run in over 80 theaters nationwide and is now available digitally. Specializing in everything from corporate communications to creative content, Diagonal Media is the ideal partner to enhance your media presence. Contact us on our website and follow us on social media to learn more! Visit our website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://dgnl.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiagonalMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us on Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diagonalmedia/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on LinkedIn:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgnlmedia/⁠⁠⁠

January 2, 2024Episode 742 min

Accounting in Showbiz with Production Supervisor Marilyn DeJesus

On our latest episode, our CEO Blake Drummond sat down with Marilyn DeJesus, a Production Supervisor in the television industry. She’s been doing payroll since 1997! They talked about their long friendship, having met on set years ago, and her journey to becoming so well-established in the entertainment industry. We dive into questions like, What makes a great payroll accountant? How does someone transition from a Pay roll Accountant to an on-set Production Supervisor? All these and more questions on The In Crowd. Specializing in everything from corporate communications to creative content, Diagonal Media is the ideal partner to enhance your media presence. Contact us on our website and follow us on social media to learn more! Visit our website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://dgnl.co/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiagonalMedia⁠⁠⁠ Join us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diagonalmedia/⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgnlmedia/⁠⁠⁠

December 26, 2023Episode 651 min

Hiring in Filmmaking with Andrew Saxe

We sat down with Line Producer, Andrew Saxe, to talk about how he decides who gets hired for his set. We also go behind-the-scenes on the epic nature of being a location manager for War of the Worlds with famous actor Tom Cruise. - Diagonal Media can elevate your video projects. Specializing in everything from corporate communications to creative content, Diagonal Media is the ideal partner to enhance your media presence. Want help on your next video project? Contact us on our website and follow us on social media to learn more! Visit our website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://dgnl.co/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DiagonalMedia⁠⁠⁠ Join us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/diagonalmedia/⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgnlmedia/⁠⁠⁠