Tungsten Originals

Writer, director, and CEO Jewel Hamrick joins us to discuss his philosophies about the entertainment industry, his thesis film Exposure, and why he decided to start his own production company, IV Vision. Links below:Jewel & IV Vision:Jewel's InstagramIV Vision WebsiteTungsten:YouTubeInstagramTwitterWebsiteFacebookWest:Instagram

Today we're joined by writer, director, and activist Lei White. We discussed his first industry job after graduating from film school, the equality he’s fighting for, and how to combat imposter syndrome. Links below:LeiA Crown of FeathersInstagramTungsten:InstagramTwitterWebsiteFacebookWest:Instagram

Creative producer Kait Elizabeth joined us to discuss how working at The Valleyfolk has evolved her approach to filmmaking, shooting her first short film after film school, and how her thesis project gave her clarity and hope to her creative future. Links below:Kait Instagram Twitter The Valleyfolk Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Production designer Reece Koetter joined us to discuss how he fell in love with production design, the challenges with designing a set that's hours away, and his thoughts on how production designers are a huge asset to your film. Links below:Blueberries Indiegogo campaign!Blueberries Facebook page!Blueberries Instagram!ReeceInstagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Producer and editor Elizabeth Hancuch joined us to discuss how she discovered her love for filmmaking, her thoughts on producing and editing simultaneously, and why she felt compelled to work on Blueberries. Links below:Blueberries Indiegogo campaign!ElizabethInstagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Kierra Hall joined us to discuss her senior thesis film Dissociation, which follows the disappearance of Katie Olsen and the mysteries surrounding the truth. We discussed the true story that inspired this film, the challenges of filming on location in Colorado, and the pressure that comes with fictionalizing a true story. Links below:Dissociation Fundraising campaign coming soon!!Dissociation Facebook Page!Dissociation Instagram!Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Filmmaker Michael Chaney joined us to discuss how his students’ films have evolved throughout his teaching career, what he considers the most important thing about making a short film, and his recent project Thin Places: Iceland that screened at the 2019 SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Links below:Michael ChaneyWebsite Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Editor Chris Brannan joined us to discuss how he got his footing in the film industry, what he’s learned throughout his career, and the process of making his most recent feature documentary Finding Tyler, which follows an American fugitive who fled to the island of Corsica. Links below:Chris BrannanWebsite Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Jake Redmond joined us to discuss his senior thesis film Carrots, which is about a teacher force-feeding her young student baby carrots. We discussed his journey into filmmaking, a hard decision he had to make about this film, and the true story that inspired this script. Links below:Carrots IndieGoGo campaign!!Carrots Instagram pageCarrots Facebook pageJake Instagram Art Instagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Davi Pena is back to discuss his senior thesis film Eyes of Eidolon, which is a surreal thriller about love, loss, and the horrors of addiction. We discussed the origin of this script, the lessons he's learned from previous films, and how he's tackling this intimate story. Links below:Eyes of Eidolon IndieGoGo Campaign!!Eyes of Eidolon InstagramDaviInstagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Jaxson Varni joined us to discuss his senior thesis film Camping is Cheaper, which is a dark comedy about a couple's camping trip that turns deadly. We discussed the music video we made together, the importance of representation, and how he plans to tackle his biggest project yet. Links below:Camping is Cheaper IndieGoGo!!JaxsonInstagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Jared Wang joined us to discuss his senior thesis film Crosses of Lorraine, which is a romantic war drama set during the final winter of World War II. The story follows an American G.I. wounded in battle and taken in by a former member of the French resistance. We discussed the inspiration for this script, the biggest difficulties with making a war film, and why Jared is going all out on his thesis. Links below:Crosses of Lorraine IndieGoGo Campaign!Jared:InstagramTungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Lucy Artigas joined us to discuss her senior thesis film A Flote, which is a coming of age film about brotherhood, family, and sacrifice. We discussed the inception of this idea, the pros and cons of filming on location in Mexico, and her dreams for a more interconnected film community. Links below:A Flote IndieGoGo Campaign!A Flote Instagram!Lucy Instagram Artigas & Co. Instagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Filmmaker Sammi Shoemaker joined us to discuss her senior thesis film Pink, which takes the abstract concepts of anxiety, existentialism, and death and creates a tangible representation. We discussed how she got attached to this project, her experience directing a film of this size, and the groundbreaking production design this movie requires. Links below:Pink Fundraising Campaign!SammiInstagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Filmmaker Seth Cunningham joined us to discuss his senior thesis film Genesis, which is a sci-fi film about a mother and son living on a foreign planet after Earth is made uninhabitable by climate change. We discussed the origin of the story, how Seth crafts his ideas, and how his previous films prepared him for this one. Links below:Genesis Kickstarter!Seth Cunning Films Instagram Cunning Films Website Personal Instagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Julia Corin joined us to discuss her senior thesis film Wild, Wild, Us, which is an experimental film that follows three superficial friends lost in the materialistic world of their own creation. We discussed the inception of this idea, Julia's connection to the world around her, and why collaboration is so important for this project. Links below:Wild, Wild, Us IndieGoGoWild, Wild, Us InstagramJuliaInstagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Taylor Wedding joined us to discuss her senior thesis film Fix It Box, which is a love letter to family, and additionally, the deaf community. We discussed her inspiration for the script, the importance of finding a deaf actor for the lead role, and the impact she hopes this film has. Links below:Fix It Box IndieGoGoFix It Box InstagramTaylor Instagram Website Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Lei White and Paige Petersen joined us to discuss Lei's senior thesis film Cutthroat, which is about a runway model navigating the fashion industry by any means necessary. We discussed how they came to work together, Lei's inspiration for the script, and the most ambitious aspects of the project. Links below:Cutthroat IndieGoGo Campaign!Cutthroat InstagramCutthroat FacebookLeiInstagram PaigeInstagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Editor Alex Newton joined us to discuss his journey into professional editing, the most daunting projects he's worked on, and what he's learned along the way. Links below:Alex NewtonWebsite Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website NOTE: There was an issue uploading the original file, so this is a quick re-upload of the episode. Sorry about that!

Comedian & Actor Craig Anton joined us to discuss his path into the industry, what it was like working on shows such as Mad Men, MADtv, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and also some advice for those who want to make it in show business. Links below:CraigThe Realistic JonesesTungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website