Media & Monuments
The weekly podcast "Media & Monuments" features conversations with industry professionals speaking on a wide range of topics of interest to screen-based media makers. The series is a great resource for creators and collaborators who want to learn more about production and all that goes into bringing projects to life, as well as a place to discover communities of support and celebrate our shared passion for visual storytelling. "Media & Monuments" is produced by WIFV DC Communications Committee Members: Sandra Abrams, Candice Bloch, Brandon Ferry, Tara Jabbari, Emma Klein, and Steve Lack. Voiceover for open and closing: sheri ratick stroud (seasons 1-3) and Dréa Scott (season 4). Logo designed by Candice Bloch. Recorded and edited courtesy of Steve Lack: Audio. Learn more at mediaandmonuments.com.
Show episodes
Originally released Nov. 12, 2023 Screen-based media by its very nature, relies on visuals. And as stories unfold on set, the art department is key in not only building those sets, but making them look the part for the world being created. In this episode, host Candice Bloch sits down with Betsy Zuck, an experienced Pr
Originally released on Sept. 14, 2023 Love the movie? Read the book before it’s banned! In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Kristen Lopez, author of "But Have You Read the Book? 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films” in association with Turner Classic Movies. Kristen knows her topic as creator of
Originally released May 14, 2023 In this episode, host Tara Jabbari sits down with actor Shimmy Isaacs on location in Cape Town, South Africa to talk about her Netflix hit crime thriller, Unseen. They discuss the show, Shimmy"s acting journey in drama and comedy, her writing process, her time in the USA, and how the a
Originally released on Dec. 18, 2022. Season two wraps up with this Holiday Special, where all three hosts – Candice Bloch, Sandra Abrams, and Tara Jabbari – discuss the mega genre of Christmas and holiday movies. The trio share fun facts, their personal opinions, and go over the results of Media & Monuments’ own holid
Making a career pivot after 15 years in one job takes guts and some financial planning. Then add to the mix several disabilities and it sounds impossible. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams talks to filmmaker, advocate, and podcaster, Ariel Baska. Ariel shares how she made the leap to a new film career in a niche genr
Host Tara Jabbari sits down with influencer Nikole Eva, aka Evasive on YouTube, for this episode. After studying film, gaining experience as an editor, and working towards being a comedy writer, Eva started her YouTube channel to get her name out there… and it has been working! Tara and Eva talk about the start of her