Producers Corner

About Producers Corner

Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The podcast is made by and for our local community. Every episode is recorded in MetroEast’s studios by members of an educational cohort who gain hands-on production experience each week.

Publisher

MetroEast Community Media

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Feb 2024

Latest episode

11 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Sept 2024

   The Fab Lab: Revolutionizing Science Education (with Lindsey Murphy)

   Lindsey Murphy is the mind behind the beloved YouTube kids' science show "The Fab Lab with Crazy Aunt Lindsey." In this episode, Lindsay shares her journey from MTV executive to science educator and discusses how she's revolutionizing STEM education through DIY experiments and inclusive representation. She also opens up about the challenges of independent production, funding, and protecting her ideas. Lindsey believes science is about asking questions, and she wants to help kids of all backgrounds find the answers. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. ------- Learn more about The Fab Lab https://www.thefablab.com/ Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://metroeast.org/) Follow on Instagram, FaceBook, LinkedIn @metroeastmedia

2. 

   28 Aug 2024

   Photography, Empathy, and Stories of Survival (with Jim Lommasson)

   Jim Lommasson is a Portland-based photographer who captures the stories of refugees, survivors of war and genocide, and those experiencing homelessness. In this episode, Jim discusses the impact of his work and shares his current collaborative storytelling project, "What I Carry," with individuals experiencing homelessness in Portland. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. ------- Follow Jim http://www.lommassonpictures.com/ Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://metroeast.org/) Follow on Instagram, FaceBook, LinkedIn @metroeastmedia

3. 

   14 Aug 2024

   Blue Collar to Silver Screen: Working Class Narratives (with Roberta Cumbianchera)

   Roberta is an Argentinian independent filmmaker and actress living in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, Roberta shares her unique perspective on art, identity, and the power of storytelling. Through her work, she sheds light on the beauty and complexity of the immigrant experience, drawing inspiration from her roots in Buenos Aires and her experiences growing up in a working-class family. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. ------- Follow Roberta online Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/misscumbianchera/ (https://www.instagram.com/enfamiliausa) Navidad de Reserva: https://www.instagram.com/navidadfilm/ (https://www.instagram.com/navidadfilm/) IMDb: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5603672/ (https://www.youtube.com/@Enfamiliausa) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTxNO57jE-R3I_LDgSHB7-Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTxNO57jE-R3I_LDgSHB7-Q) Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://metroeast.org/) Follow on Instagram, FaceBook, LinkedIn @metroeastmedia

4. 

   31 Jul 2024

   Teaching Tomorrow's Storytellers (with Jasmin Vazquez-Sierra)

   It's Jasmin's 1-year workiversary at MetroEast Community Media — well at least as of the recording date (4/12/24). Jasmin is a videographer/filmmaker/photographer/media maker, but the title that they put at the forefront is being an educator. In this episode, Jasmin reflects on their past year as a Digital Media Educator at MetroEast and the media journey that led her to this position. She also discusses the opportunities that have helped them integrate into the Portland film community. Check out the links below for more information! Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. –––––––– Portland/Oregon Film Opportunities POW Girls https://www.powfilmfest.com/powgirls-home (https://www.powfilmfest.com/powgirls-home) Center for Advanced Learning (CAL) https://www.calcharter.org/ (https://www.calcharter.org/) BIPOC Contractor Program https://metroeast.org/bipoc-production-program/ (https://metroeast.org/bipoc-production-program/) Oregon Media Pathways https://www.oregonmade.org/workforce-development.html (https://www.oregonmade.org/workforce-development.html) Oregon Media Production Association (OMPA) https://ompa.org/ (https://ompa.org/) –––––––– Follow Jasmin's work at MetroEast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://metroeast.org/) On Instagram and FaceBook @metroeastmedia

5. 

   17 Jul 2024

   Scaling Your Media Company? Lessons from FLI Social

   Jessica Vanterpool is a former engineer turned content creator and business owner. She is here to discuss her journey as the founder of FLI Social, an organization that connects creatives to opportunities and provides accessible services to small businesses. With a directory of over 60 freelancers, Jessica shares insights on scaling her company and plans for expansion. The episode covers FLI Social's growth, future goals, and tips for others ready to pursue a creative calling. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. ------- FLI Social: ⁠https://www.fli.social/⁠ (https://www.fli.social/) https://www.instagram.com/flisocial/ (https://www.instagram.com/flisocial/) For inquiries: jayvan@fli.social (mailto:jayvan@fli.social) PDX Black Unicorn: https://www.pdxblackunicorn.com/ (https://www.pdxblackunicorn.com/) Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram, FaceBook, LinkedIn @metroeastmedia

6. 

   3 Jul 2024

   How to Nurture New Talent and Diversify Your Film Set (with Maria Moreno)

   Forget Hollywood—Portland, Oregon is the hidden gem of filmmaking. Venezuelan-born, Miami-raised Maria Moreno is here to share her love for the Portland film community. After studying film at Portland State University, she worked to get her foot in the door as a producer, Assistant Director, and filmmaker. Now she’s at the other end. Maria opens doors for diverse talent through her work with nonprofit, Outside the Frame, and Oregon Film. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. mariamorenofilm.com For inquiries related to Outside the Frame: Maria@otfpdx.org Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram, FaceBook, LinkedIn @metroeastmedia

7. 

   20 Jun 2024

   Queer Film Festivals Should Embrace the Uncomfortable (with Juan Antonio Trujillo)

   Juan is one of the founders and directors of TAG! Queer Shorts Festival. TAG! goes against the grain of mainstream film festivals in centering stories and voices of queer and trans people of color. Stories of queer joy are gratifying, but stories of queer pain, grief, and resilience still reflect many lived experiences, especially internationally. TAG! shares these realities, and creates an inclusive, accessible space for the queer community to engage in dialogue. Juan also reflects on cinema and storytelling as ways to examine his own life and intersectional identities. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. TAG! Queer Shorts Film Festival https://tagqsf.org/ (https://tagqsf.org/) El Inverso Productions https://elinverso.com/ (https://elinverso.com/) Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram, FaceBook, LinkedIn @metroeastmedia

8. 

   5 Jun 2024

   Documentando la Naturaleza (con Aníbal y Mate)

   Maria Teresa (Mate) Lopes Laguna y Aníbal Rocheta son creadores venezolanos y cofundadores de Loco por la Aventura (https://locoporlaaventura.com/). Esta organización invita a la comunidad latina a disfrutar de la naturaleza. Ellos hablan de sus aventuras, su serie de vídeos y del nuevo libro de Aníbal. Producers Corner, de MetroEast Community Media, destaca diversas voces y creadores en el este del Multnomah County y más allá. La música, "Bubbly," fue compuesta por Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, y John Montero. ------- Sigue Loco por la Aventura: https://locoporlaaventura.com/ (https://locoporlaaventura.com/) Instagram: @locoporlaaventura (https://www.instagram.com/locoporlaaventura/) YouTube: @locoporlaaventura (https://www.youtube.com/@locoporlaaventura) Compra el libro, Nadie logra lo que no se atreve (https://locoporlaaventura.com/index.php/product/libro-nadie-logra-lo-que-no-se-atreve-spanish-edition/) Conocer más de MetroEast: ⁠www.metroeast.org⁠ (https://www.metroeast.org) Facebook y Instagram: @metroeastmedia

9. 

   22 May 2024

   Passion or Stability: Crafting a Creative Career (with BLK+IVY)

   Meet Raiyasha Paris, the brainchild behind the musical alter ego BLK+IVY. In this episode, Raiyasha explores the age-old question of passion or stability, beginning with her early fascination with science to her emerging career in music, acting, and film. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. Explore the world of Raiyasha/BLK+IVY: Music Music Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@blkivy/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@blkivy/videos) Music On Bandcamp: https://blkivy.bandcamp.com/ (https://blkivy.bandcamp.com/) Featured song: Evil Man (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2xUzNeqmyQ) Acting Eleven Films (https://twitter.com/ElevenFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Activist Film: #TomorrowIsTooLate (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p2tYxzsQ0U&t=2s) Videographer: Blake Bieker (https://www.tiktok.com/@blakebieker?lang=en) Science BUILD EXITO (https://www.pdx.edu/exito/blog/build-exito-urise-scholars-present-7th-annual-summer-research-symposium) internship at OHSU – Jonker Lab Alumni (https://www.ohsu.edu/jonker-lab/people)

10. 

    8 May 2024

    Medical Media in the Misinformation Age (with Suher Baker)

    In this episode, Suher discusses her dentistry video series and the importance of accessible, reputable medical information online, especially for those without access to healthcare. She is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Dentist Anesthesiologist, passionate about using visual media to advocate for holistic dentistry, which links oral health to total body health and overall well-being. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. ------- Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://metroeast.org/) Follow on Instagram and FaceBook @metroeastmedia

11. 

    24 Apr 2024

    Artistry, Pessimism, and the PDX Music Scene (with Tha Day)

    Dajour McKinley, "Tha Day" does it all, from music to filmmaking to fashion design, and in this episode, he shares a bit from all of those worlds. He opens up about artistic vulnerability, being a pessimist, and the challenges emerging artists face. Tha Day is an Alternative R&B artist and filmmaker from PDX Rockwood. He has worked and released alongside major record labels such as SONY, EMPIRE, NO LIMIT, MO TOWN and more. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. ------- Listen to Tha Day's music on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/02XSBsTYOz6A1T5o13Fhzh?si=D_kfVck4QyOrZ2IxbhjaIA) or Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tha-day/1242894026) Follow Tha Day online Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/onlytha_day/ (https://www.instagram.com/enfamiliausa) YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/ThaDayTv718 (https://www.youtube.com/@Enfamiliausa) Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://metroeast.org/) Follow on Instagram and FaceBook @metroeastmedia

12. 

    10 Apr 2024

    Inside the Making of “Food Foray,” a Culinary Docuseries with a Twist

    Food Foray is a culinary show with a twist. Learn how the creators, Ivana Horvat and John Lugton, use food as a way to explore different cultures in East Portland. Their three-part series, produced by MetroEast Community Media, interweaves mouth-watering footage of food with emotionally resonant storylines about our immigrant/refugee neighbors. Get a behind-the-scenes look into the making of Food Foray and where you might see it next. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. Learn more about Food Foray: https://metroeast.org/food-foray/ https://instagram.com/foodforayshow Donate to Support Future Food Foray Episodes: https://secure.metroeast.org/np/clients/metroeast/event.jspforwardedFromSecureDomain=1&event=2412 Connect with MetroEast: https://www.instagram.com/metroeastmedia https://www.facebook.com/metroeastmedia/ https://twitter.com/metroeastmedia #portlandfilm #pdx #oregon #portlandart #portlandartist #filmmaking #filmproduction #podcast #videopodcast #vodcast #mediaeducation #producerscorner #communitymedia #food #foodie #foodlover

13. 

    3 Apr 2024

    Representación Latina en Pantalla (con Lorena Connelly)

    Lorena tiene una fuerte conexión con su comunidad latine. En este episodio, Lorena habla de la necesidad de representación Latina en los medios y de más programas en Español. Ella es la directora ejecutiva de Los Niños Cuentan, una organización que se dedica a apoyar a las familias hispanas que han sido afectadas por la violencia doméstica y el abuso de sustancias. Además, es productora de su propia programa, En Familia, que ha producido por 15 años. Producers Corner, de MetroEast Community Media, destaca diversas voces y creadores en el este del Multnomah County y más allá. La música, "Bubbly," fue compuesta por Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, y John Montero. ------- Sigue En Familia: FaceBook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/EnFamiliausa (https://www.facebook.com/EnFamiliausa/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Enfamiliausa (https://www.youtube.com/@Enfamiliausa) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enfamiliausa (https://www.instagram.com/enfamiliausa) Conocer más de MetroEast: www.metroeast.org (https://www.metroeast.org) Facebook y Instagram: @metroeastmedia

14. 

    20 Mar 2024

    40 Years in Production: "The Body*Smith Workout" (with Larry Smith)

    Larry Smith has produced a video fitness program, "The Body*Smith Workout," for 40 years. This isn't any old fitness program. A crew of volunteers records and participates in the production, and every episode airs on community access channels in the Portland/Gresham area. Larry's all about diverse representation both on and behind the camera. He shows that fitness can be accessible for all body types. Join us as Larry shares how he's kept his show in continuous production for so many years and inspired his community along the way. Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. ------- Follow Larry's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LHSmith-hl5ro (https://www.youtube.com/@LHSmith-hl5ro) Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://metroeast.org/) Follow on Instagram and FaceBook @metroeastmedia

15. 

    6 Mar 2024

    Welcome to Producers Corner

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Producers Corner" hosted by MetroEast Community Media! Join Seth Ring, Jasmin Vazquez-Sierra, and AnaMichele Morejon as they give you a sneak peek into what to expect on the podcast. Get insights into MetroEast's mission to make media more accessible and learn about the hosts' own media backgrounds. Stay tuned for interviews with local filmmakers, artists, and creators from Portland, OR, and beyond. Our intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero. Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠⁠⁠www.metroeast.org⁠⁠⁠ (https://metroeast.org/) Follow on Instagram and FaceBook @metroeastmedia

16. 

    29 Feb 2024

    Producers Corner Trailer

    Hosted by MetroEast Community Media, Producers Corner features weekly interviews with diverse filmmakers, visual artists, and creators in Portland, OR, and beyond. The podcast is made by and for our local community. Every episode is recorded in MetroEast’s studios by members of an educational cohort who gain hands-on production experience each week. Learn more about MetroEast Community Media at ⁠www.metroeast.org⁠ (https://metroeast.org/) Follow on Instagram and FaceBook @metroeastmedia Our intro/outro music, "Bubbly," was composed by Nasser Bouzida, Felipe Rodriguez, and John Montero.

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