Beyond The Limelight
Beyond the Limelight is an interview-based podcast presented by Master FX that focuses on all branches of the entertainment industry. Whether it be the owner of a production company, a freelance road warrior, light designer, or director of entertainment - we find out where it all started, take a closer glimpse at a day in the life, and reveal insight into the future of the industry. Our mission is to learn what motivates our colleagues, share expertise, and inspire the next generation of artists and entrepreneurs alike.
Episodes
13 episodes
André Petrus on The Power of Asking
Lighting and production designer André Petrus joins the show for a conversation with Vince and Ryan about creativity, entrepreneurship, and building a lasting career in live production. In this episode, we trace André’s journey from operating c...
Five Leadership Lessons From Vince Camerano
Master FX founder Vince Camerano distills 12 years of entrepreneurship into five lessons for entertainment leaders: be kind, respond to urgency, recover from rejection, stay adaptable, and give great work time to grow.
Why Performance Lighting Puts People First
Aaron and Tyler of Performance Lighting share how a new chapter, a bold rebrand, and a people-first culture are helping the company honor its roots while creating better experiences for clients, crews, and audiences.
Sooner Routhier on Creative Longevity
World-renowned lighting designer Sooner Routhier reflects on career growth, creative collaboration, and the habits that sustain great work. Plus: a look inside the award-winning Muse Simulation Theory tour.
Chris Lisle on Finishing the Race Well
Production designer Chris Lisle looks back on three decades of touring and design, sharing lessons in resourceful creativity, road-ready systems, mentorship, and the human side of building a sustainable live-event career.
Valentina Vee on Purpose-Driven Storytelling
Filmmaker and content director Valentina Vee shares how self-directed learning shaped her career, why purpose matters more than attention, and how creators and brands can approach meaningful stories with authenticity.
Tom Sutherland on Dreaming Respectfully
DX7 Design CEO and Head of Creative Tom Sutherland explains how handwritten letters opened early doors, why global culture strengthens design, and what it means to dream big while respecting the teams that make ideas real.
Josh Holowicki Makes Technology Serve the Story
E2i Design founder Josh Holowicki explains why technology should serve the mission, how education improves every installation, and why strong partnerships begin by aligning culture, goals, budget, and the desired audience experience.
Rane Renshaw Keeps Production Knowledge Moving
Lighting director and Limelight Wired founder Rane Renshaw explores the improvisational craft of nightclub lighting, the value of cross-disciplinary experience, and why accessible, relatable education makes the industry stronger.
How Illumination Makes Nature the Star
John Featherstone of Lightswitch and Scott Falbe of ILC take us behind Illumination at Morton Arboretum, where thoughtful design, long-term partnership, and weather-ready technology transform winter trees into an interactive experience.
Carl Rupsis Turns School Shows Into Career Training
Auditorium Technical Director Carl Rupsis brings real production standards into the school environment, giving students hands-on experience, room to troubleshoot, and a practical path toward college and entertainment careers.
Building the World of Abandoned Haunted House
Corey Stephens and Matt Berg trace the roots of Abandoned Haunted House Complex and reveal the year-round planning, detailed storytelling, actor preparation, and relentless reinvention behind a memorable haunt.
Steve Kristof Builds Experiences That Last
Master FX’s first customer, Steve Kristof, looks back on the growth of Realm of Terror and 60 to Escape—sharing lessons in resilience, operational readiness, immersive storytelling, and designing every choice around the guest.
