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Succeeding in Production

The Indie Producer's Roadmap with Mike D. Ware Indie film producing takes someone who is gritty, resourceful, and financially savvy. In this episode of Reel Wisdom

Made in Illinois: Film, Industry & Opportunity

Made in Illinois: Film, Industry & Opportunity - Live with Peter Hawley What does it actually take to make a movie in Illinois—and how can independent filmmakers navigat

The Best of the Midwest: Meet the Winners - Pt. 2

The conversation continues! In Part 2 of this live recording at the Midwest Film Festival, NK turns the spotlight from behind-the-scenes design to the performances and vi

The Best of the Midwest: Meet the Winners - Pt. 1

In part one of this intimate live conversation, host NK sits down with three standout Best of the Midwest Award winners to unpack the artistry, discipline, and execution

Film Festival Programming Demystified

Film Festival Programming Demystified with Raul Benitez & Sandra Bernal Aristizábal Today we are Demystifying the art of film festival programming. We sit down with the

Global kaleidoscope: Multicultural Storytelling

Global kaleidoscope: Multicultural Storytelling with Natasha Parker Credits: NK Gutiérrez - Host & Producer Katelyn Henslin - Head Producer & Director Emily Seddon - Co

Green Lighting Yourself

Green Lighting Yourself with Troy Pryor Credits: NK Gutiérrez - Host & Producer Katelyn Henslin - Head Producer & Director Emily Seddon - Co-Producer Henri' Byrd -

Communication in Freelance

Communication in Freelance with Katelyn Henslin In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, our host, NK, sits down with Chicago-based independent producer Katelyn Henslin f

The Art of Sound & Scoring

The Art of Sound & Scoring with Cory Coken In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, our host NK sits down with Cory Coken, owner of NoiseFloor Chicago, to explore the inv

Leadership in Film

Leadership in Film with Pemon Rami  In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK is joined by filmmaker, educator, and cultural leader Pemon Rami to explore what true

The Importance of Intimacy Coordinating

The Importance of Intimacy Coordinating with Aimy Tien & Dr. Nikki Blacksmith In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK welcomes intimacy coordinator and multidisc

Mental and Physical Health as a Freelancer

Mental and Physical Health as a Freelancer with Melissa Doman In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK sits down with organizational psychologist and author Melis

The Art of Post Production

The Art of Post Production with Ana Christian & C. Ryan Stemple In this episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK sits down with Ana Christian and C. Ryan Stemple, co-owne

Dear Actors

Dear Actors with Brittani Ward and Susan Farlik Carlson In the second episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK turns the spotlight onto the actors, the heartbeat of any s

The Art of Producing

The Art of Producing with Angie Gaffney In the premiere episode of REEL WISDOM WITH NK, host NK sits down with Angie Gaffney, a powerhouse Chicago-based producer, to unp

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