Author: Sean
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The Emergent Lens Episode 7: Carl Gilliard on Two Degrees, Comedy, and Connection
The Emergent Lens – Episode 7 brings warmth, humor, and hard-earned wisdom as host Tim Russ sits down for an interview with Carl Gilliard, actor, writer, and producer of the independent comedy series Two Degrees. The conversation centers on the show—often described as a Black Curb Your Enthusiasm—and the lived experiences that shaped its tone,…
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The Fame Game Show Episode 6: Highlight Reel Volume 1 Recap
Episode 6 of The Fame Game Show is a special one: “Highlight Reel Volume 1,” a best-of celebration as the show says goodbye to its old studio and gears up for a new chapter. Red Harris kicks things off determined to “legitimize” the operation, starting with a brand-new HR department to handle ongoing complaints about…
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The Emergent Lens – Episode 5: Asha Chai-Chang on Comedy, Short Films, Resilience, and Filmmaking
Pants or No Pants? It is more than a playful question. It sets the tone for a conversation that is honest, funny, and deeply human. Filmmaker and musician Asha Chai-Chang sits down with Tim Russ following screenings of her wildly inventive music video No Pants On and her satirical short film Spoiler Alert, and the result is a…
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The Guest House – A Psychological Thriller Short Film Review
At Fancy A Movie, we’re always drawn to short films that understand how to do more with lessand The Guest House fits squarely in that category. Written and directed by Vince Kumar, this psychological thriller short film drops two women into an isolated guest house as a violent storm rages outside, immediately establishing an atmosphere thick with…
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Tehana Weeks on Finding Truth, Humor, and Grit in Indie Filmmaking
In this episode, filmmaker Tehana Weeks sits down with Tim Russ for a candid, grounded conversation about creativity, resilience, and the realities of making independent films. Following the screening of her debut short Coin, Weeks reflects on how lived experience fuels authentic storytelling and why problem-solving is one of a director’s most valuable skills. Turning…
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The Fame Game Show Episode 5: Susie Cross, Live Music, and “Name That Melody”
Episode 5 of The Fame Game Show puts our “pretty lady in pink,” Susie Cross, in the spotlight—and it’s a standout installment for fans of live performance, comedy banter, and classic game-show energy. The episode opens with Susie delivering a strong musical moment with a Keith Urban cover (“We Were Us,” co-written by Miranda Lambert…
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The Fame Game Show – Season 1
The Fame Game Show is streaming now online and on Roku at Fancy A Movie. Episodes Episode 5 – Susie Cross (Now streaming) Episode 6 – Highlight Reel Volume 1 (Now streaming) Episode 7 – Paul Gregory (Now streaming) Episode 8 – Sandy Knights (Now Streaming) Episode 9 – Armando Flores (Now Streaming) Episode 10 – Noah Wax (March…
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POWER OR FAME? Micole Williams on 365 Days in LA and the Urgency to Create
If you’ve ever wondered what pushes a storyteller to bet on themselves, the 365 Days in LA documentary conversation on The Emergent Lens lands like a deep breath and then a wake-up call. Host Tim Russ welcomes documentarian Micole Williams after screening her film 365 Days in LA, a personal, reflective documentary about moving across…
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TREK OR WARS? Jared Leighton Opens Up About Family First
Family First Jared Leighton isn’t just a film discussion—it’s a lived experience turned into craft. In this episode of The Emergent Lens, Tim Russ sits down with filmmaker Jared Leighton after screening Family First, a raw drama rooted in Jared’s childhood and his father’s fight with DCFS. The conversation is honest, personal, and filled with…
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The Emergent Lens: Episode 2: Madison Russ Interviews Tim Russ (Hoodie or Sweater?)
In Episode 2 of The Emergent Lens, Madison Russ turns the camera around and asks the questions fans rarely hear, because this time, Host and Director Tim Russ, is the one in the hot seat. If you’ve ever wondered how a filmmaker balances craft, chaos, and heart, this conversation delivers the on-set truth—warm, sharp, and…