This week on CK Café, we're joined by the one and only Eddy Frumkin—film journalist, personality, and a true icon of NYC's independent film community.

We dive into Making Movies Today, the filmmaker-focused social series produced by CK Films, exploring how it came to life, the incredible filmmakers and events it has covered, and the exciting growth it's experiencing as it continues to spotlight the independent film world.

Beyond social media work, we discuss Eddy himself and his passion for cinema, his infectious energy, and the unique perspective that has made him such a beloved figure in the industry. There really is no one quite like Eddy, and we couldn't have been happier to welcome him to the show for a conversation full of stories, laughter, and a genuine love for independent filmmaking.

Follow and support Eddy & Making Movies Today:
https://instagram.com/making_movies_today
https://www.instagram.com/eddyfrumpkin

What is CK Café?
CK Café is a podcast and live conversation series by CK Productions spotlighting creators who are building their careers in film, music, theatre and beyond. Each episode explores the artist’s personal journey, the challenges they’ve faced, and the love behind their work. Whether through deep-dive interviews, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, or live panels, CK Café offers inspiration and real talk for artists and audiences alike.

Follow CK's journey at https://instagram.com/ckproductionsny and on Substack https://ckproductions.substack.com/

Visit our website to learn more about CK at https://ckproductionsnewyork.com

CK Café is Hosted by Rosie Dean (@RosieDean21) and Ethan Felizzari-Castillo (@ethanfelizzari) and produced by produced by Anabella Barrios & CK Records (A CK Productions Co.).

What do magic, music, and sound design have in common? Nathan Rantala.

This week on CK Café, we're joined by Nathan Rantala; a sound designer, musician, and magician (yes, you read that right). Nathan joins us for a conversation about building a creative career that refuses to fit into one box. He has designed sound for independent films, performs and records music as one half of the indie duo 'All I Do Is Daydream', and has captivated more than 587,000 followers online with his mind-bending card magic.

We dive into the art of storytelling through sound, balancing multiple creative passions, building an audience online, and why following your curiosity can lead to the most unexpected opportunities.

Follow and support Nathan's work:
https://www.instagram.com/nathan.rantala/
https://www.youtube.com/@UC4pBD8lfNzOmAIK9vdaPEgw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4aSxGK0afj1s1XswrQcDUm?si=VjH0DzCoS8eDFZ9GYrS7sQ

What is CK Café?
CK Café is a podcast and live conversation series by CK Productions spotlighting creators who are building their careers in film, music, theatre and beyond. Each episode explores the artist’s personal journey, the challenges they’ve faced, and the love behind their work. Whether through deep-dive interviews, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, or live panels, CK Café offers inspiration and real talk for artists and audiences alike.

Follow CK's journey at https://instagram.com/ckproductionsny and on Substack https://ckproductions.substack.com/

Visit our website to learn more about CK at https://ckproductionsnewyork.com

CK Café is Hosted by Rosie Dean (@RosieDean21) and Ethan Felizzari-Castillo (@ethanfelizzari) and produced by produced by Anabella Barrios & CK Records (A CK Productions Co.).

What does it really take to make the leap from actor to producer?

This week on CK Café, Ethan Felizzari-Castillo & Rosie Dean sit down with Nicole Rivera, producer and co-founder of Dead Horse Productions, to talk about building a career on both sides of the camera and the stage.

From producing independent theatre and film to balancing the demands of acting while leading productions, Nicole shares the realities of wearing multiple hats in today's entertainment industry. The conversation explores creative collaboration, producing with limited resources, building sustainable artistic communities, and what it truly means to create work the independent way!

Follow and support Nicole & Dead Horse Productions' work:
https://www.instagram.com/deadhorse.co/
https://www.instagram.com/nicole.rvra/
https://www.nicolemrivera.com/

What is CK Café?
CK Café is a podcast and live conversation series by CK Productions spotlighting creators who are building their careers in film, music, theatre and beyond. Each episode explores the artist’s personal journey, the challenges they’ve faced, and the love behind their work. Whether through deep-dive interviews, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, or live panels, CK Café offers inspiration and real talk for artists and audiences alike.

Follow CK's journey at https://instagram.com/ckproductionsny and on Substack https://ckproductions.substack.com/

Visit our website to learn more about CK at https://ckproductionsnewyork.com

CK Café is Hosted by Rosie Dean (@RosieDean21) and Ethan Felizzari-Castillo (@ethanfelizzari) and produced by produced by Anabella Barrios & CK Records (A CK Productions Co.).