Elana Krausz's guest appearances

Elana Krausz

Behind The Lens

Peter and Omar's Arts and Culture Show

Scott Wheeler

Ashley Bell

Deon Taylor

Sarah Evans

Justin Ward

Kate Fisher

Lynn Shelton

Greta Gerwig

Dan Mirvish

David Lynch

Matt Porter

Chris Bell

Shane Mauss

Peter Joseph

Barnet Bain

OwlTail

James Avallone

James Duval

It's a fun episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we talk aliens and alcohol and SPINNING DRY with our special guests JAMES DUVAL, JAMES AVALLONE, and ELANA KRAUSZ.Before being joined by our guests, we kick off the show talking about the DOWNTOWN LA FILM FESTIVAL and some of the films that will be screening at the Fest, including INSIDE GAME which we showcased last week on #BTLRadioShow with director Randall Batinkoff. First up is actor JAMES DUVAL talking about his latest film, SPINNING DRY.  Set over the course of one day and night we meet Jimmy's character of Norm, a military veteran and the gardener's son, and Sam played by Elana Krausz, "alcoholic Hollywood mother and five-time ex-housewife who is also an alien abductee." The two bond of alcohol and aliens, but not without a lot of soul searching, personal problems, and reflection.  You probably know Jimmy best as "Miguel" in the 1996 blockbuster "Independence Day", but he has done so much more since then, working continuously primarily on episodic tv and indie films, including SPINNING DRY which has its premiere at #DTLAFF.  And the irony isn't lost on the fact that since that early ID role, Jimmy has periodically had more encounters with aliens and does so again with SPINNING DRY.  An absolute delight, listen as we talk about his career, some of his roles over the years, and the making of SPINNING DRY for which he also serves as a producer and collaborator with co-directors JAMES AVALLONE and ELANA KRAUSZ.As a bonus for all, Jimmy sticks around to continue our conversation as JAMES AVALLONE and ELANA KRAUSZ join the fun.  And fun it is.  Just listening to these three talents engage gives you more than an idea of the behind-the-scenes collaboration and camaraderie and how that translated on-screen.  In a word, beautifully.  Listen as Jimmy and Elana go in-depth talking about wearing multiple hats during the production with the added weight of being on screen in virtually every scene of a dialogue-heavy film, while all three talk about the technical aspects of the production from cinematography to cranes to night shoots to shooting in one location and coming up with creative ways to lens to vary shots and hold the interest of the audience, and so much more.  So technically astute on production, don't be surprised if we see JAMES DUVALL step behind the camera and direct a film in the future.http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

It's a fun episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we talk aliens and alcohol and SPINNING DRY with our special guests JAMES DUVAL, JAMES AVALLONE, and ELANA KRAUSZ. Before being joined by our guests, we kick off the show talking about the DOWNTOWN LA FILM FESTIVAL and some of the films that will be screening at the Fest, including INSIDE GAME which we showcased last week on #BTLRadioShow with director Randall Batinkoff. First up is actor JAMES DUVAL talking about his latest film, SPINNING DRY. Set over the course of one day and night we meet Jimmy's character of Norm, a military veteran and the gardener's son, and Sam played by Elana Krausz, "alcoholic Hollywood mother and five-time ex-housewife who is also an alien abductee." The two bond of alcohol and aliens, but not without a lot of soul searching, personal problems, and reflection. You probably know Jimmy best as "Miguel" in the 1996 blockbuster "Independence Day", but he has done so much more since then, working continuously primarily on episodic tv and indie films, including SPINNING DRY which has its premiere at #DTLAFF. And the irony isn't lost on the fact that since that early ID role, Jimmy has periodically had more encounters with aliens and does so again with SPINNING DRY. An absolute delight, listen as we talk about his career, some of his roles over the years, and the making of SPINNING DRY for which he also serves as a producer and collaborator with co-directors JAMES AVALLONE and ELANA KRAUSZ. As a bonus for all, Jimmy sticks around to continue our conversation as JAMES AVALLONE and ELANA KRAUSZ join the fun. And fun it is. Just listening to these three talents engage gives you more than an idea of the behind-the-scenes collaboration and camaraderie and how that translated on-screen. In a word, beautifully. Listen as Jimmy and Elana go in-depth talking about wearing multiple hats during the production with the added weight of being on screen in virtually every scene of a dialogue-heavy film, while all three talk about the technical aspects of the production from cinematography to cranes to night shoots to shooting in one location and coming up with creative ways to lens to vary shots and hold the interest of the audience, and so much more. So technically astute on production, don't be surprised if we see JAMES DUVALL step behind the camera and direct a film in the future. <a href="http://behindthelensonline.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://behindthelensonline.net</a> <a href="http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com</a>

BEHIND THE LENS #234: Featuring James Duval, James Avallone and Elana Krausz

Welcome to Episode 55 of "Peter and Omar's Arts and Culture Show".  This week, Peter and Omar welcome award winning actor/writer/director, Elana Krausz, to the show.  Her two films which feature her work as a multihyphenate are STRIPPED DOWN and AT RISK.   STRIPPED DOWN, a dark comedy where revenge becomes redemption, is aesthetically reminiscent of David Lynch and Luis Bunuel. This film stars IAN ZIERING ("Beverly Hills 90210" and “Dancing with the Stars”) and MARCUS JEAN PIRAE (Bulletproof Monk).  Amongst the many other national and international film festival awards that STRIPPED DOWN has garnered, Elana’s acting was recognized with awards for New Emerging Talent, Solstice Film Festival; and Best Actress, Silver Lake Film Festival.   AT RISK, a noir thriller that fragments time , deals with love and death in the time of AIDS.  The film also stars VINCE VAUGHN (Wedding Crashers), RANDY TRAVIS (The Visitation), KIM MYERS (Nightmare On Elm Street, Part 2) and the late Broadway star, DANIEL McDONALD (The Ice Storm).     Elana has also appeared in many independent art house films, most recently, AUDIE &amp; THE WOLF, BOPPIN’ AT THE GLUE FACTORY and MAD COWGIRL.   In 2000, Ms. Krausz founded VISUALINER STUDIOS, an 11,000 square foot production studio in Culver City, which was home to many films, music videos and commercials.  Elana worked at The Actors’ Studio with Lee Strasberg at a very young age and has appeared on stage in a wide range of roles, from the classics to prize-winning contemporary plays to sketch comedy, including stand-up, both in New York and Los Angeles.   Elana is equally committed to social and environmental concerns as she is to film making. She has served on several non-profit boards including Florence Crittenden Center, a social services center, and was President of the Board of Directors for One Fifty Parker, an early child development program. She has also produced and directed several educational films and Public Service Announcements. Most recently, Elana co-founded The Yoga Heals Foundation.   Krausz is currently developing several scripts for film and television. She has served as a producer and consultant on many films and is highly regarded as an influential source of creative input and business acumen.   She is also a yogi and mother of five.  Links: http://www.strippeddownthemovie.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0701504/ http://www.pretty-scary.net/content/elana-krauszs-stripper-thriller-stripped-down-gets-theatrical-release

Welcome to Episode 55 of "Peter and Omar's Arts and Culture Show". This week, Peter and Omar welcome award winning actor/writer/director, Elana Krausz, to the show. Her two films which feature her work as a multihyphenate are STRIPPED DOWN and AT RISK. STRIPPED DOWN, a dark comedy where revenge becomes redemption, is aesthetically reminiscent of David Lynch and Luis Bunuel. This film stars IAN ZIERING ("Beverly Hills 90210" and “Dancing with the Stars”) and MARCUS JEAN PIRAE (Bulletproof Monk). Amongst the many other national and international film festival awards that STRIPPED DOWN has garnered, Elana’s acting was recognized with awards for New Emerging Talent, Solstice Film Festival; and Best Actress, Silver Lake Film Festival. AT RISK, a noir thriller that fragments time , deals with love and death in the time of AIDS. The film also stars VINCE VAUGHN (Wedding Crashers), RANDY TRAVIS (The Visitation), KIM MYERS (Nightmare On Elm Street, Part 2) and the late Broadway star, DANIEL McDONALD (The Ice Storm). Elana has also appeared in many independent art house films, most recently, AUDIE &amp; THE WOLF, BOPPIN’ AT THE GLUE FACTORY and MAD COWGIRL. In 2000, Ms. Krausz founded VISUALINER STUDIOS, an 11,000 square foot production studio in Culver City, which was home to many films, music videos and commercials. Elana worked at The Actors’ Studio with Lee Strasberg at a very young age and has appeared on stage in a wide range of roles, from the classics to prize-winning contemporary plays to sketch comedy, including stand-up, both in New York and Los Angeles. Elana is equally committed to social and environmental concerns as she is to film making. She has served on several non-profit boards including Florence Crittenden Center, a social services center, and was President of the Board of Directors for One Fifty Parker, an early child development program. She has also produced and directed several educational films and Public Service Announcements. Most recently, Elana co-founded The Yoga Heals Foundation. Krausz is currently developing several scripts for film and television. She has served as a producer and consultant on many films and is highly regarded as an influential source of creative input and business acumen. She is also a yogi and mother of five. Links: <a href="http://www.strippeddownthemovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.strippeddownthemovie.com/</a> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0701504/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0701504/</a> <a href="http://www.pretty-scary.net/content/elana-krauszs-stripper-thriller-stripped-down-gets-theatrical-release" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pretty-scary.net/content/elana-krauszs-stripper-thriller-stripped-down-gets-theatrical-release</a>

Episode 55 - The Wonderful World of Elana Krausz