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 • 64 episodes
Focal Point
Latest Episodes
I Ran SNAPCHAT's Story #64 Writer Jon Thompson
Two worlds collide as Jon—marketer, longtime curator of Snapchat Stories shares how mobile-first storytelling, research-driven writing, and emerging tech all coexist in one creative life. We talk about the behind-the-scenes discipline of sha...
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What NOT to do in a Self-Tape Audition #63 Actress Olivia Dennis
Olivia Dennis nearly quit acting once but now she’s all in. In this episode we break down the realities of acting for camera: unlearning stage habits, scaling performances, and her technique of the “moment before” to bring auditions to life....
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Eat Fiber So Your Songs Don’t Suck #62 Music Artist Quinn Dorian
Forget the tortured artist myth. In this episode, we sit down with Quinn Dorian for a conversation about what actually fuels good creative work—sleep, boredom, better habits, and surrounding yourself with people who ma...
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What I Did To Build A Successful Film Festival #61 Allyson West
What makes someone take on the slow, exhausting work of building a film festival—and keep going long after the novelty wears off? In this episode, we sit down with the Cindependent Film Festival founder Allyson West to talk about the emotional ...
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Fake Green Screens and Real Tears #60 ACTRESS Sofia Castellanos
Actress Sophia Castelanos joins us to break down the shift from stage to screen. She shares how she prepares emotionally demanding roles using Meisner-based techniques, how she releases heavy scenes without carrying them home, and what green...
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