Behind every indie film is a full-time job that never ends. On today's solo episode, Josh dives into the daily grind, sacrifice, and calling that define independent filmmaking.

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Michael Paraskevas is a Los Angeles-based composer deeply immersed in storytelling through film and visual media. An enthusiastic collaborator and nostalgic film nerd, he loves exploring a variety of styles in his music and enjoys working with ambitious artists to share engaging and impactful stories. Most recently, he scored the Disney+/Marvel series, Agatha All Along starring Kathryn Hahn, alongside Christophe Beck. The show’s musical palette is highlighted by its subversion of the traditional superhero sound, its fusion of horror with other recognizable musical styles, and its exploration of eclectic sounds and evocative textures.

His musical fingerprints can be found across a wide spectrum of genres, including projects such as Hawkeye, El Tonto Por Cristo, Unspoken, Frozen II, This World Won’t Break, and the Emmy-nominated score to WandaVision.

Texas-born and raised, Michael studied music composition at the University of Tulsa and film scoring at the Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program, where he studied with Hummie Mann. Since then, he has worked closely with distinguished composer, Christophe Beck, on many of today’s biggest hits. In his spare time, Michael can usually be found watching Dodgers games, baking pie, or stuffing his face with tacos.

Born in 1987, Christopher Reeves has devoted his life to sacred music and liturgical service. In addition to his long-standing work within the Church, he directed the choir for the score of the feature film EL TONTO POR CRISTO, bringing his deep knowledge of Orthodox tradition into a cinematic context. Tonsured a reader in 2006 at St. Seraphim’s Cathedral, Christopher’s journey into church music began at the age of 12, and by 16, he was directing choirs. This early start laid the foundation for a career dedicated to blending musical excellence with spiritual devotion. After earning a B.A. in Religion from Pennsylvania State University in 2009, Christopher went on to serve for nine years as choir director at Holy Trinity in State College, PA, and later at St. Gregory of Nyssa in Columbus, OH, for seven years.

These roles allowed him to refine his leadership style and foster vibrant musical communities within the Church. Currently, Christopher serves as the Director of Music at St. Seraphim’s Cathedral, where he oversees the main Cathedral Choir and manages four additional ensembles: the Slavonic Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, and Youth Choir. In addition to directing, his responsibilities include guiding the chanting and reading programs, ensuring the continuation of Orthodox liturgical traditions. Christopher’s work reflects a commitment to creating an environment where sacred music flourishes, offering both inspiration and spiritual enrichment to those who participate and listen. His leadership emphasizes the transformative power of music as a vital aspect of worship and community.