Join host Kalena Boller as she shines the spotlight on the many names you see scroll by AFTER the movies. Ever wonder what a Key Grip does? Or a Gaffer? Who's the Best Boy? The Credits Podcast is a bi-monthly discussion with the crew members that create the television shows and films that we all love and enjoy. Get the inside scoop on what they really do and their personal journeys into the world of make believe. Kalena Boller is a filmmaker and location manager based in Atlanta, GA. She's worked in film and television production almost exclusively in Georgia since 2005. From 2011-13, she wrote movie reviews for InSite Atlanta Magazine. From 2012-15, she produced and co-hosted The Reel Snobs Podcast. Her work was brought to the attention of news outlets such as CNN, NPR, and Georgia Public Broadcasting, where she frequents as a guest on the morning talk show On Second Thought with Celeste Headlee. Kalena currently resides in Hapeville, GA with her husband Harrison and a clumsy but lovable bulldog named Kenny. The Credits is a production of Zero Mile Media.
17 Available Episodes (17 Total)Average duration: 00:19:54
May 04, 2018
118: Erica Young, Producer's Assistant
00:19:44
Kalena talks to Erica Young, Producer's Assistant. Erica details the multifaceted responsibilities that go into her work, charts her career path and future aspirations, and discusses the current industry climate in the wake of the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements.
Erica's IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3053390/?ref_=nv_sr_1via Knit
Apr 07, 2018
117: Linda Burns, Producer and Organizer of the Atlanta Film Festival
00:40:28
Producer, Director of the Creative Conference for the Atlanta Film Festival and all around renaissance woman Linda Burns has seen and done it all. Having worked all aspects of production, Linda talks about the transformation from student to teacher and educates us on what it means to be a producer. via Knit
Mar 24, 2018
116: Jen Farris, Location Scout
00:24:38
Jen Farris gives us some insight into what it means to be a location scout and talks about translating and materializing the vision of the screenwriter. via Knit
Mar 01, 2018
115: Qualen Bradley and Joel Ray Ishman, Stand-Ins
00:26:39
Joel and Qualen stop by to discuss their experiences working on ‘Atlanta’ and ‘Black Panther’, learning and navigating the set, building relationships and using your gifts to excel in your field. We also get a glimpse into the technical side of being a stand-in. What is the “stand-in back door”? Tune in and find out! via Knit
Feb 16, 2018
114: Curtis Bonds Baker, Unit Stills Photographer
00:17:28
Kalena meets with Curtis Bonds Baker, a unit stills photographer. He documents moments that play out both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Curtis tells us about his career and his love for photography. via Knit
Jan 27, 2018
113: Greg Waddle, Grip
00:14:30
Kalena heads to the workshop of Greg Waddle, a true film industry Renaissance Man. He's done it all. But he's currently working as a Grip, one of those mysterious job titles that rolls past at the end of the film. What does a Grip do? Listen in to find out... via Knit
Jan 06, 2018
112: Ryan Taylor, Locations Manager
00:17:25
Locations Manager may not be the most glamorous job in film - the hours are long and the obstacles are many - but for Ryan Taylor, it's never a dull moment. And nothing feels better than turning a sleepy Atlanta suburb into an exact replica of Nice, France.
Ryan's IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2729703/?ref_=fn_al_nm_6via Knit
Dec 15, 2017
111: Danny Gorbachov
00:17:42
Danny Gorbachov is most proud of his work when it goes unnoticed. As Props Assistant, his job is to make sure the objects in a movie look so natural, you look at the action, and not the props. via Knit
Nov 17, 2017
110: Jessica Young, Assistant Production Office Coordinator
00:21:50
Jessica Young likes things to be organized. As the APOC (Assistant Production Office Coordinator) that's exactly what she gets to do all day long. Whether it's making sure every aspect of production is prepped and ready to go or documenting every move made on set each day, she's on it. Maybe it's not the most glamorous role, but without it, nothing would get made. via Knit
Nov 03, 2017
109: Taraja Ramsess, Set Dresser
00:15:11
In honor of the launch of Stranger Things 2, we revisit the premiere episode of The Credits. Kalena meets Set Dresser Taraja Ramsess as he preps to start work on the Stranger Things set. Like many of the interviews you hear on The Credits, we learn that Taraja has more than one talent up his paint-covered sleeves. via Knit
May 04 | 00:19:44
118: Erica Young, Producer's Assistant
Apr 07 | 00:40:28
117: Linda Burns, Producer and Organizer of the Atlanta Film Festival
Mar 24 | 00:24:38
116: Jen Farris, Location Scout
Mar 01 | 00:26:39
115: Qualen Bradley and Joel Ray Ishman, Stand-Ins
Feb 16 | 00:17:28
114: Curtis Bonds Baker, Unit Stills Photographer
Jan 27 | 00:14:30
113: Greg Waddle, Grip
Jan 06 | 00:17:25
112: Ryan Taylor, Locations Manager
Dec 15 | 00:17:42
111: Danny Gorbachov
Nov 17 | 00:21:50
110: Jessica Young, Assistant Production Office Coordinator
Nov 03 | 00:15:11
109: Taraja Ramsess, Set Dresser
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