Filmmaking Confidential

Finding Calm in the Chaos of Filmmaking: Core Transformation

Filmmaking can be chaotic. Locations fall apart. Investors back out. Egos clash. Fear, frustration, perfectionism, conflict, and the need to control can easily become mor

Film Critic & Writer Jeremy Knox on BRAINSTARE, AI Cinema, and the Creative Tool

Film critic and writer Jeremy Knox joins Steve Balderson to discuss BRAINSTARE, AI cinema, and the shifting conversation around artificial intelligence as a creative tool

"BRAINSTARE" actress Greta Nilsen

In this special episode of Filmmaking Confidential, Steve Balderson sits down with actress Greta Nilsen, who stars as Sheba in his new feature film BRAINSTARE.  What begi

Special Bonus: Connirae Andreas & The Wholeness Work

Today's special guest is Connirae Andreas, PhD.  Learning (and experiencing) her "Core Transformation" and "Wholeness Work" have helped me navigate every aspect of m

"SEX LOVE VENICE" Release Day!

SEX LOVE VENICE is out today in select theaters & on demand. WATCH NOW ON: Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DQTSFK44/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Apple TV:

"SEX LOVE VENICE" Actors Daniel Bateman & Suzanna Akins!

SEX LOVE VENICE is out today in select theaters & on demand. WATCH NOW ON: Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DQTSFK44/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Apple TV

"Accessing Creativity" Book Reading (3/3)

In today’s Special Bonus Episode, Steve shares additional excerpts from his new book “Accessing Creativity: Unlock Your Inner Genius” These excerpts come from the audiob

"Accessing Creativity" Book Reading (2/3)

In today’s Special Bonus Episode, Steve shares more excerpts from his new book “Accessing Creativity: Unlock Your Inner Genius” These excerpts come from the audiobook av

"Accessing Creativity" Book Reading (1/3)

In today’s Special Bonus Episode, Steve shares excerpts from his new book “Accessing Creativity: Unlock Your Inner Genius” These excerpts come from the audiobook availab

"Alchemy of the Spirit" release week revisits cult icon Mink Stole

To celebrate the release of our film "Alchemy Of The Spirit" this week we revisit Mr. Balderson's discussion with cult icon Mink Stole!  Mink co-stars in "Alchemy" a

"Alchemy of the Spirit" release week revisits Dr. Joseph Suglia

To celebrate the release of our film "Alchemy Of The Spirit" this week we revisit Mr. Balderson's discussion with Dr. Joseph Suglia, who offers his analysis of the f

The One & Only Tony Pedone!

This special Season Two finale features producer/director Anthony Pedone.  Pedone has produced, written, directed, or shot over 24 features, documentaries, and short film

Clara Ritger "Film, Curiosity & Adventure"

Clara Ritger grew up in the small town of Huntington Beach, California, where she learned what real Mexican food tastes like and how to cut the line at Disneyland. At the

Filmmaker & Author John Gaspard

John Gaspard is author of the Eli Marks mystery series as well as four other stand-alone novels, "The Greyhound of the Baskervilles," "A Christmas Carl," "The Sword & Mr.

Contemporary Artist Austin Young

Austin Young is from Reno, Nevada and currently lives and works in Los Angeles. The foundation of his career is from studying at Parsons in Paris. Early in his career, Au

Magician Mentalist Felix Jones

Felix Jones is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and a Magician Member of the Academy of Magical Arts and a regular performer in the Magic Castle sho

Musician Kristian Hoffman

Kristian Hoffman ran away from his boyhood home in Santa Barbara, California, to New York City where he and his high school friend, Lance Loud, formed a band called The M

Iris Berry "Punk Hostage Press"

Iris Berry is the co-founder of Punk Hostage Press.  She is the author and editor of several books and has a vast fan base for her unique voice and formidable writing sty

James Oseland "Film, Punk Rock & Food"

JAMES OSELAND travels extensively in search of the world’s best restaurants, street food stalls, markets, and home cooks. Long before he was a judge on Top Chef Masters,

Peaches Christ (aka Joshua Grannell) is "All About Evil"

Peaches Christ (aka Joshua Grannell) is a filmmaker and cult leader living in San Francisco. Her infamous movie events at the Castro Theatre regularly draw over 1,000 att