Matt and John discuss the ins and outs of the production world with Lauren Andrade and Olivia Crist of Chick Entertainment. They dive into the importance of relationships in the industry, the journey of starting Chick Entertainment, and their commitment to creating a positive, human-focused work environment. Lauren and Olivia share their experiences, challenges, and the development process in various production spaces, including commercials, documentaries, and narrative features. They also touch on their philosophies of producing and the impact of COVID on their careers.

About Chick Entertainment

Founded by award-winning filmmakers Olivia Crist and Lauren Andrade, Chick Entertainment produces bold and disruptive content.

The company’s recent documentary series release, "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets," was a smash hit for Amazon Studios and a Critics Choice Awards Nominee. The series was produced by Andrade, directed and executive produced by Crist and was the largest documentary series debut that Amazon has ever had. Crist and Andrade have built an impressive portfolio across scripted, unscripted, and branded content. Notably, they produced Vanity Fair's series, "What is Cinema," featuring legends like Halle Berry, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Rian Johnson, The Daniels, Sarah Polley, and Ruben Östlund. Andrade also earned a co-producer credit for the 2021 romantic comedy "The Long Weekend," which was acquired by Sony's Stage 6 Films. Both Crist and Andrade hold co-producer credits for the Gotham Award-nominated film "Swallow." They have an exciting slate of projects ahead including an upcoming documentary series that is currently in production.

Follow Chick Entertainment

• website - https://www.chickent.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chickentertainment/

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Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann

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In this episode, Jon and Matt introduce their friend and guest, Nick Adams, a seasoned brand strategist. The discussion begins with a serendipitous story of how they met Nick and segues into an in-depth conversation about Nick's background in marketing, starting from his early interest at age 15.

Nick shares his journey through various roles, culminating in his own consultancy, Adamsand Strategy, where he focuses on brand strategy. The conversation delves into the essence of brand strategy, the importance of authenticity and individuality, and the key elements of successful brand fundamentals. Nick also recounts memorable experiences, including his work on the first X-Men movie campaign and a special project for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Listen Now!

This is a Retriever Production featuring Nick Adams.

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It all started with Jon. Our founding partner, Director, Executive Producer and former/sometimes Director of Photography - Jon Michael Ryan. This one-on-one conversation between Matt and Jon, is just a very raw friend conversation. When you become a better producer, you’ll be a better director? What does empathetic leadership mean to you? How many hats are enough hats before passing the torch? Listen now and maybe you’ll understand JMR just a little bit more.

About Jon Michael Ryan

Specialties: Pets on film, complex production, asset mastery

Jon Michael Ryan is a cinematographer and director who finds joy in tackling all manner of creative challenges. His career has taken him around the globe, creating content for brands like Nestlé Purina, Verizon and Elanco. He’s also DP’d shows and features for the likes of Netflix and ESPN. Read More Here.

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Matt and Noah chat with Micah Daniel Lewis, a multi-hyphenate film director, producer, and occasional editor. They delve into Micah's journey to becoming a director, his experience wearing multiple creative hats, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and his passion project "The Courts," an episodic series that's a must-watch. Listen now!

About Micah

Micah Daniel Lewis directs high-energy motion and stills shoots and specializes in the narrative and sports worlds. Over his career, he’s produced work for The Mill, Rokkan, Votiv, Kode Media and Optimist.

Micah currently directs an ongoing series of short films centered around the game of basketball called “The Courts.” What started as a personal project in 2019 quickly blossomed into a full series after interest developed on social media. The most recent episode was shot on location during the fall of 2022 in St. Louis, MO, and featured local standout guard Bryce Spiller. Read More Here.

This is a Retriever Production featuring Micah Daniel Lewis

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In this throwback episode, we revisit our conversation with Drone Pilot and Aerial Director of Photography, Jake Howard of Drone Dudes. We dive deep into the evolution of aerial cinematography, drone operation best practices, the future of drone technology, and AI integration. Listen Now!

• check out Drone Dudes website www.dronedudes.com
• follow Drone Dudes on IG : @dronedudes

This is a Retriever Production featuring Jake Howard

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Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann

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Jon and Matt chat with storyboard and concept artist, Alex Amezcua. In this conversation, they explore the boundaries of art as a commercial artist, former graffiti artist, the classic "S" we all drew as kids, oh and living on a boat.

Check out Alex's work on his website at aleamezcua.com

Connect with Alex on IG : @ameskoa

This is a Retriever Production featuring Alex Amezcua.

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Sound Mix and Design by Dane Dickmann

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In this episode, we sit down with our long-time collaborator and friend, Noah Readhead, who’s a Cinematographer turned Director, and now Partner and Executive Producer at Retriever.

We discuss documentary filmmaking and his creative endeavors beyond the camera, including country wine-making and cyanotype printing.

About Noah

As a director, Noah focuses primarily on commercial and branded content. He’s directed pieces for Fancy Feast, Krug Champagne, HypeBeast, MLB, and PlayStation. He seamlessly merges technical expertise with artistic finesse. He thrives on transforming ordinary messages into memorable works of art. Noah’s dedication to visual storytelling and his unique blend of technical prowess and artistic vision distinguish his work, turning client briefs into unforgettable visual stories.

Check out Noah’s work: https://heyretriever.com/roster/noah-readhead/

Follow Noah on IG: @noahreadhead

This is a Retriever Production featuring Noah Readhead.

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Join hosts Matt & Jon as they talk with Gabriel Mays and boil down the values behind show business and arrive at a unifying theory of Hollywood. Audio Mix & Design: Dane Dickmann