
Focal Point
Conversations with artists across all industries, taking a deep dive into the nuances, techniques, and philosophies of society's talent.
Podcasting since 2024 • 52 episodes
Focal Point
Latest Episodes
Trust Bridges Oceans #52 w/ Filmmaker John Smith Jr
Nigerian filmmaker John Smith Jr. shares how he built international relationships through honesty, cultural pride, and digital collaboration. From voicing characters in American horror-comedies to championing his native language in global pr...
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Every CRY is Different #51 w/ Actor Mikah Fikes
When the pandemic disrupted his college plans in 2020, Mikah Fikes rediscovered a childhood passion for filmmaking. With no connections, he dove in by taking local actor classes, eventually landing roles that connected him to the Midwest fil...
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Get to KNOW Your Community #50 w/ Podcaster Robyn Nelson
The craft of horror filmmaking reveals itself through the passionate voices behind the camera—where personal trauma transforms into powerful storytelling, and authenticity trumps high budgets every time. In this...
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1:19:57

Small Communities Matter! #49 w/ Filmmaker Jake Ryan Baker
"Nobody makes your movies, you have to make them." His upcoming psychological thriller "The Part" follows a struggling actress who wakes up after a car crash to find strangers claiming to be her family. The film explores i...
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Challenges of Art Department #48 w/ Production Designer Stephonika Kaye
Production designer Stephonika Kaye shares how she transforms empty spaces into story-driven environments, drawing on her 15-year journey from community theater actor to filmmaking. She reveals the often-invisible work behind film sets—like ...
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