Jackie Schwartz's guest appearances

Jackie Schwartz

The Viewfinder Podcast with Chris Hadley

Judy Jean Kwon

Don Quixote

Alex Wyse

Wesley Taylor

David Diaz

Mike Heslin

Scott Sullivan

Daniel Myrick

Blayne Weaver

Alonge Hawes

Jeremiah Kipp

Naje Lataillade

Lowell Byers

Jake Diamond

Emily Duke

OwlTail

Stacey Maltin

Margarita Zhitnikova

On today’s show, we talk to three talented filmmakers who've been dedicated to telling stories that celebrate the diversity of our society while giving underrepresented communities a well-deserved seat at the entertainment industry table: Stacey Maltin, Margarita Zhitnikova and Jackie Schwartz, whose production company Besties Make Movies has recently completed filming of its latest feature - and the focus of this week’s Viewfinder Podcast -  TRIPLE THREAT. Part musical, part coming-of-age romantic comedy, TRIPLE THREAT - which will be released soon -  is the story of three talented Broadway aspirants: Chloe (played by Maltin, who directed the film and co-wrote its script with her co-star Jay Deyonker), Maggie (played by Zhitnikova), and Gus (played by Deyonker), the leading man who proves to play a significant part in their futures. Having collaborated on their promising new musical Firefly while in their ‘20s, their creative potential and the enthusiasm that Chloe, Maggie and Gus have for the project is belatedly realized over 10 years later when Broadway producer Audrey Williamson (played by Catherine Curtin) aims to finally put Firefly on the stage. However, that excitement soon gives way to the unforgiving realities of show business and of Gus’ own desire to be a father; a goal that unites this talented trio in an extraordinary balancing act between career hopes and parental responsibilities. Under that scenario, Chloe, Maggie and Gus must work even harder to see their creative collaboration to its completion - and to deliver the next hit Broadway musical in the process. Featuring outstanding original songs from the duo of Sam Carner and Derek Gregor, including the recently released “Piece Of Me” performed by film cast member Aury Krebs (which you can hear on Apple Music, Spotify and other platforms), as well as dazzling choreography directed by Sara Andreas, TRIPLE THREAT is the latest example of how Besties Make Movies’ mission statement - “boldly raising up those who Hollywood has left behind” - is realized through the movie’s entertaining story and relatable characters, plus the company’s ongoing commitment to diversity in all facets of filmmaking and acting - all of which Maltin, Zhitknikova and Schwartz discuss with me now on this week’s podcast. Find out more about TRIPLE THREAT on its official website: https://www.triplethreatfilm.net Hear the full version of “Piece of Me” on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/album/1518387701?app=itunes&amp;ls=1 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3AchlazIkn7YXDvHEYjzFW?si=2j70chvsRmW9_dFXvTT1_g On Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/Piece-Me-Triple-Threat/dp/B08B5CZVD9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Triple+Threat+piece+of+me&amp;qid=1596235073&amp;s=dmusic&amp;sr=1-1 For more information on Besties Make Movies, visit: https://www.bestiesmakemovies.com/ Follow The Viewfinder Podcast on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheViewfinderPodcast On Twitter: www.twitter.com/viewfinderpod Music by Audionautix.com 

On today’s show, we talk to three talented filmmakers who've been dedicated to telling stories that celebrate the diversity of our society while giving underrepresented communities a well-deserved seat at the entertainment industry table: Stacey Maltin, Margarita Zhitnikova and Jackie Schwartz, whose production company Besties Make Movies has recently completed filming of its latest feature - and the focus of this week’s Viewfinder Podcast -  TRIPLE THREAT. Part musical, part coming-of-age romantic comedy, TRIPLE THREAT - which will be released soon -  is the story of three talented Broadway aspirants: Chloe (played by Maltin, who directed the film and co-wrote its script with her co-star Jay Deyonker), Maggie (played by Zhitnikova), and Gus (played by Deyonker), the leading man who proves to play a significant part in their futures. Having collaborated on their promising new musical Firefly while in their ‘20s, their creative potential and the enthusiasm that Chloe, Maggie and Gus have for the project is belatedly realized over 10 years later when Broadway producer Audrey Williamson (played by Catherine Curtin) aims to finally put Firefly on the stage. However, that excitement soon gives way to the unforgiving realities of show business and of Gus’ own desire to be a father; a goal that unites this talented trio in an extraordinary balancing act between career hopes and parental responsibilities. Under that scenario, Chloe, Maggie and Gus must work even harder to see their creative collaboration to its completion - and to deliver the next hit Broadway musical in the process. Featuring outstanding original songs from the duo of Sam Carner and Derek Gregor, including the recently released “Piece Of Me” performed by film cast member Aury Krebs (which you can hear on Apple Music, Spotify and other platforms), as well as dazzling choreography directed by Sara Andreas, TRIPLE THREAT is the latest example of how Besties Make Movies’ mission statement - “boldly raising up those who Hollywood has left behind” - is realized through the movie’s entertaining story and relatable characters, plus the company’s ongoing commitment to diversity in all facets of filmmaking and acting - all of which Maltin, Zhitknikova and Schwartz discuss with me now on this week’s podcast. Find out more about TRIPLE THREAT on its official website: <a href="https://www.triplethreatfilm.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.triplethreatfilm.net</a> Hear the full version of “Piece of Me” on Apple Music: <a href="https://music.apple.com/album/1518387701?app=itunes&amp;ls=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/album/1518387701?app=itunes&amp;ls=1</a> On Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3AchlazIkn7YXDvHEYjzFW?si=2j70chvsRmW9_dFXvTT1_g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/3AchlazIkn7YXDvHEYjzFW?si=2j70chvsRmW9_dFXvTT1_g</a> On Amazon Music: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Piece-Me-Triple-Threat/dp/B08B5CZVD9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Triple+Threat+piece+of+me&amp;qid=1596235073&amp;s=dmusic&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Piece-Me-Triple-Threat/dp/B08B5CZVD9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Triple+Threat+piece+of+me&amp;qid=1596235073&amp;s=dmusic&amp;sr=1-1</a> For more information on Besties Make Movies, visit: <a href="https://www.bestiesmakemovies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bestiesmakemovies.com/</a> Follow The Viewfinder Podcast on Facebook:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheViewfinderPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheViewfinderPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/TheViewfinderPodcast</a> On Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/viewfinderpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="//www.twitter.com/viewfinderpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/viewfinderpod</a> Music by <a href="http://Audionautix.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audionautix.com</a>

Episode 042 - Stacey Maltin, Margarita Zhitnikova and Jackie Schwartz - TRIPLE THREAT