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Buckel Up! We're Keeping the Creativity Flowing with "Ted Lasso" Writer Julia Lindon

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with "Ted Lasso" writer Julia Lindon to gain insight into breaking into the writers' room through authentic relationships and a flex

Buckel Up! We're Getting Micro-Budget Indies Off the Ground with Producer Lexi Tannenholtz

In this week's episode, Kristen and Lexi pull back the curtain on what it really takes to produce micro-budget films, raise financing from scratch, and navigate the unpre

Buckel Up! We're Making Niche Comedy Successful with Producer Alex Bach

In this week's episode, Kristen catches up with producer Alex Bach about the unique production business model set up at Irony Point, and the realities of indie producing

Buckel Up! We're Sparking Creativity from Real Life with Comedian Anna Roisman

In this week's episode, Kristen talks to multihyphenate comedian Anna about her rise as a comedy content creator and how she draws inspiration from everyday life and cele

Buckel Up! We're Producing for the Stage with Carlee Briglia

In this week's episode, Kristen chats with "Oh, Mary!" Producer Carlee Briglia about all things stage, from careers in Off-Broadway theater and the rise of Oh, Mary! to w

Buckel Up! We're Getting on Set with Director Daniella Eisman

In this week's episode, Kristen reconnects with Director/Producer Daniella Eisman ("The Sex Lives of College Girls" and "First Wives Club" just to name a few), as they ch

Buckel Up! We're Pulling Back the Curtain with Tribeca Fest Winner Director Jessie Komitor

“Chasing the Party” — Watch Jessie’s short film here! Viewpoints — Acting technique that Jessie and Kristen discuss in detail “Apocalypse Besties” — The Tribeca short

Buckel Up! We're Making First-Time Feature Dreams Come True with Director Iman Zawahry

Stream Americanish now, wherever you buy or rent movies! Apple, Amazon, YouTube, Fandango, Google

Buckel Up! We're Finding Careers that Work for Us with Producer Charlotte Gilbert

In this week's episode, Kristen reminisces with film & TV producer Charlotte Gilbert about coming up in the New York TV comedy landscape, and the twists and turns she too

Buckel Up! We're Having a Meet-Cute with Rebelle Media's Laura Lewis & Amanda Palley

Focus Friend — The productivity optimization app that Laura and Amanda swear by. Check it out for your very own little bean to keep you from your phone distractions!

Buckel Up! It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas with Romcom Producer Veronica Brown

In this week's season one finale, Kristen chats with producer Veronica Brown about bringing creativity and artistic integrity to made-for-TV/streaming movies, and specifi

Buckel Up! We're Partnering Up with TV Writer Jo Redlingshafer to Talk Writing Teams

In this week's episode, Kristen catches up with gal pal and TV writer Jo Redlingshafer about how writing with a partner really works and her favorite self-care methods to

Buckel Up! We're Re-Airing our September Episode with Filmmaker Amber Neukum

In this week's episode, Kristen and Amber break down her storied career trajectory from LA -- ATL -- LA and the invaluable friendships that have shaped how she tells stor

Buckel Up! It’s a Verticals Explainer for the Confused Millennial with Director Josie Andrews

Buckel Up! It’s a Verticals Explainer for the Confused Millennial with Director Josie Andrews Kristen Buckels Cantrell In this week's epi

Buckel Up! We're Going in the Cutting Room with Editor/Director Julie Cohen

Buckel Up! We're Going in the Cutting Room with Editor/Director Julie Cohen Kristen Buckels Cantrell In this week's episode, Kristen and

Buckel Up! We're Getting into Tribeca with Actor/Writer Team Becky Chicoine and Sam Reece

Buckel Up! We're Getting into Tribeca with Actor/Writer Team Becky Chicoine and Sam Reece Kristen Buckels Cantrell In this week's episod

Buckel Up! We’re Patiently Growing our Writing Careers with Rachel Palmer

Buckel Up! We’re Patiently Growing our Writing Careers with Rachel Palmer Kristen Buckels Cantrell In this week's episode, Kristen breaks

Buckel Up! We're Elevating Female Filmmakers with Rhianon Jones

Buckel Up! We're Elevating Female Filmmakers with Rhianon Jones Kristen Buckels Cantrell In this week's episode, Kristen sits with produc

Buckel Up! We’re Pulling Back the Development Curtain with Jillian Vogel

In this week's episode, Kristen gets fellow Jax/Imagine alum Jillian Vogel to demystify the creative development process from a producer's perspective.

Buckel Up! We're Financing a Feature Film with Filmmaker Vivian Kerr

In this week's episode, Kristen gets transparent with filmmaker Vivian Kerr on the ups and downs of getting your first feature film financed.