Film Saves World
Two multi-hyphenate filmmakers, Shana Gagnon & Michael McKiddy, move back to Michigan from Hollywood (what the hell were they thinking)?! But they continue to make movies in their home state! Tune in for fun stories and laughs along with special guests from "the industry."
Episodes
14 episodes
Ep. 12 - Barbie Blockbuster, Birdie Short, Film Fests & New BFF Kevin Smith
Shana and Michael catch up after a year long hiatus (they're busy with theater and adulting, sorry)! They fill you in on what they've been up to in their lives and talk about:- The well deserved success of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie<...
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Ep. 11 - A Girl From Detroit With Big Dreams...Donna Foley Mabry
We are thrilled to welcome international bestselling author, actress, screenwriter, costume designer, and songwriter: Donna Foley Mabry! She is one of America’s most celebrated self-published authors and has written over 35 books. Donna is best...
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Ep. 10 - Suanne Spoke: 'The Thing About Suanne...'
We are SO excited to chat with the extraordinary, versatile actress Suanne Spoke! Suanne is magical, real AF, and hilarious. She has had an incredible career spanning over 36 years in Hollywood. We dive deep into her audition process and talk a...
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Ep. 9 - Ryan Farley: Writer/Producer Of Netflix's Hit Series "Ozark" & So Much More
In this episode Shana & Michael catch up after their hiatus and then interview successful TV & Film writer/producer Ryan Farley ("Ozark," "Justified," "Cold Case," & so much more!). We talk about how Ryan got started in the business...
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Ep. 8 - Part 2 - Real Ghost Stories 👻
Happy Halloween!! In Part 2, Shana & Michael tell some SPOOKY ghost stories that actually happened to them (including an amazing experience that just happened recently to Michael at a haunted inn)!!! 💀🧛🤡😈🎃 #halloween #ghoststor...
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Ep. 8 - Part 1 - Halloween Is The Best (Favorite Scary Movies)!!
Join Michael and Shana for this special two-part Halloween episode of FSW!! They discuss why this is BOTH of their favorite Holiday, why old-school horror films are sometimes SO much scarier than modern-day high-tech films, and they even share ...
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Ep. 7 - Part 2 - Maybe Someday
Well, hello there! Shana and Aris continue their conversation with Michael about his journey as an actor and filmmaker. Michael discusses his passion project, the indie feature film "Maybe Someday" (which he wrote, co-produced, and starred in)....
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Ep. 7 - Part 1 - Netflix! Hit Show! STARTUP With Actor Michael McKiddy
We’re back with FILM SAVES WORLD podcast!!! This is a special two-part episode with Aris Alvarado returning as the GUEST cohost with Shana Gagnon as they interview their “guest star” Michael McKiddy!! Michael gets to take a break as host ...
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Ep. 6 - American Movie
In this super fun episode we discuss an inspiring movie that we love with all of our hearts - AMERICAN MOVIE (a documentary feature that took home the grand jury prize at Sundance Film Festival in 1999)! It follows a small town filmmaker (Mark ...
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Ep. 5 - Aris Alvarado: Actor, Gilmore Girls, The Mets, and Friendship!
On this episode we welcome the one-and-only Aris Alvarado! Aris is a terrific actor; adored by his friends, family, and colleagues. He is one of the kindest, most genuine people on the planet. And one of the hardest working and consistent actor...
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Ep. 4 - Nicki Sun: Filmmaker-Entrepreneur-Boss
In this episode we welcome the extraordinarily talented, hard-working, incredible filmmaker/entrepreneur - Nicki Sun! Topics include: leaving your day job to fully commit to your life's passion; the LA hustle (the struggle is REAL), and how you...
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Ep. 3 - Elevating Black Voices In Film With Director/Performer Andrew Retland
In this episode we welcome our FIRST guest artist - the amazing director/actor/singer/cellist Andrew Retland! We dive deep into the subjects of social justice reform, what it "means to be an ally," systemic racism, and what it truly "means to b...
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