We're joined this episode by film director Travis Zariwny. Travis is known for his work on Darcelle XV: The Oldest Working Drag Queen in the World (2019), Warparty (2020) and for directing the remake of Cabin Fever. So, what's he doing in Columbus? Find out in this episode of The Talkies on Assembler FM, sponsored by Springer Film.

Our first video episode!

On this edition of The Talkies, the crew discusses when to say “no” to a job. Also featuring upcoming Columbus films “Survive the Night (formerly “The Long Night (2020)” and “Electric Jesus.”

This episode, after a quick discussion about tv show lighting, we dive into what it’s like to go see a movie with people today. Then we drop into everyone’s first job in the biz, including a lesson on how to project real, honest-to-goodness film in the theatre from a guy who was there.

The Talkies is a regular roundtable discussion of the many aspects of film productionin Georgia. The podcasts are led by professional performersJef Holbrookand Sara Lynn Herman, both veterans of the industry who have worked as actors, directors, producers, and writers of film, television, stage, and voiceover productions. They are located in their native Columbus, a center for Georgia’s arts and home of its State Theatre, the Springer Opera House. In light of the area’s recent filmmaking boom, the Springer Opera House formed Springer Film, an organization dedicated to supporting and teaching those seeking to enter the area’s growing film culture. The Talkies is one such resource, with Springer Film acting as sponsor for this podcast.

Jef and Sara Lynn are joined every episode by graphic designer, producer, and videographer John Houzer. John received a degree in Graphic Design form The Art Institute of Atlanta and has done design work for a wide range of businesses. He’s also produced commercials and worked as a videographer for local businesses and events, from large conferences to small restaurants to weddings. In 2018, he was awarded the Reader’s Choice Award for Favorite Videographer by the Ledger-Enquirer.

You can find the show at Assembler.fm/talkies

Sponsored by Springer Studios and Springer Film Institute. More info at springerfilm.org.

Our theme music is by Will Ard: https://soundcloud.com/thewillard

Episode 1. For the first time, Sara Lynn Holbrook, John Houzer, and Jef Holbrook gather in Studio 7 to talk about film in Columbus, Ga. The first two epsidoes are audio only but look for our video premiere with episode three! Topics include: "Where do you want to see film in Columbus go? How do you get into film? What's ahead?" Assembler.f/talkies - Sponsored by Springer Studios and Springer Film Institute. More info at springerfilm.org