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The moment a voice actor speaks and you feel eight years old again is pure magic, but the craft behind it is surprisingly human. We sit down with legendary performers Greg Berger, Larry Kenney, and Paul Rugg to get specific about how iconic animation performances are actually made: the audition room pressure, the decisions that shape a character, and the odd inspirations that unlock a voice that lasts for decades. If you love ThunderCats, Transformers, Freakazoid, Animaniacs-era chaos, or you’re simply curious about the voiceover industry, this one is packed with real process and real talk.

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A lot of people say they want to make a movie. Jeff Van Gerwen actually did it and he did it the messy, honest, wildly resourceful way that most filmmakers will recognize. We sit down with Jeff, a director and cinematographer, to talk about how a DIY spark (including a memorable Kevin Smith moment) turns into real momentum, real craft, and a real release on streaming.

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Episode 100 hits a real milestone for us, so we brought on someone who lives inside one of the most intense creative weekends in New Orleans: Tori Register, assistant city producer for the 48 Hour Film Project New Orleans. Tori joins the guys with a special announcement regarding this year's 48 Hour Film Project competition. If you’ve ever wanted to make a short film but felt stuck waiting for the perfect camera, the perfect crew, or the perfect moment, this conversation is your push to start. The 48 Hour Film Project is simple on paper and brutal in practice: build a team, get your required elements, then write, shoot, edit, and deliver a finished film in 48 hours.

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Production in Louisiana doesn’t just rise and fall with headlines, it follows incentives, infrastructure, and cold budget math. We talk with Jason Waggenspack, founder and CEO of Ranch Film Studios in Chalmette and president of Film Louisiana, about what he’s seeing on the ground right now and why the industry still feels “slow” even after the strikes ended. Jason breaks down how the streaming boom after COVID created a production bubble, how the 2023 work stoppages pushed studios to Canada and Europe, and why competing states are now up against entire countries that can offer bigger checks.

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You can feel it the moment you hit record on a self-tape: your scene is strong, but the slate makes you stiff, your hands look weird, and suddenly you’re worried casting will click away in five seconds. We sit down with Grace LaRacca to talk through that exact spiral, and then we pull it apart piece by piece. From simple slate mindset tricks to cleaner self-tape presentation ideas, Grace shares what actually helps actors book work without turning the audition into a tech nightmare.

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A full-size 1967 Chevy Impala rolling into a convention hall is already a statement. When it’s built around Supernatural fandom and backed by a crew that loves talking to strangers, it turns into something bigger: a moving meetup spot where car nerds, cosplayers, and longtime fans all end up in the same conversation. We’re joined again by Artemis the Impala, Emily, and Chris to unpack what “con life” really looks like behind the photos and why their first event losing money still became the best investment they made.

@artemisimpala on TikTok
Artemis the Impala on Facebook

Voiced by Brian Plaideau

Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously. If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at janamccaffery@gmail.com or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent you

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Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

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A black 1967 Chevrolet Impala pulls up, the trunk pops, and suddenly strangers are smiling like they just got drafted into a hunt. We’re joined by Emily and Chris from Fandom Natural, the duo behind Artemis the Impala, a lovingly built Supernatural “Baby” replica from Supernatural that has become a full-blown convention attraction across the South.

@artemisimpala on TikTok
Artemis the Impala on Facebook

Voiced by Brian Plaideau

Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously. If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at janamccaffery@gmail.com or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent you

Support the show

Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

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What does it take to build a durable career in film when the wins come slow and the stakes feel sky high? We sit down with actor and stunt performer Christian Stokes to map a path from Monster with Charlize Theron to a whirlwind turn in Five Nights at Freddy’s—plus 13,000 high falls, a phone-breaking blast of fandom, and the quiet discipline that keeps you ready when luck finally knocks. Christian pulls back the curtain on auditions as a percentages game, why “fire and forget” saves your sanity, and how a supportive NOLA film community turns competition into compounding trust with casting directors.

Voiced by Brian Plaideau

Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously. If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at janamccaffery@gmail.com or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent you

Support the show

Follow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com