The Render Room

Another month another reflection session with some good folks. How have things been going in February? Well it seems to have been slightly injury-prone for some of us. Also, some of us are prepping and writing for furture directing projects. And I may have watched Pride & Prejudice for the first time after being inspired by a card game. It's like that meme about how listening to podcasts is like hanging out with your friends, so enjoy it! Follow Esther Solorzano on Instagram @snazzyes Follow Julian Baltazar on Instagram @jujupostedits Follow The Render Room on Instagram @_renderroom

I was so happy to join an old podcasting friend back on the mic! I got to chat with Peter Veunnasack aka Podstalgic about his breakthrough fan podcast, Cobra Kai Kompanion. He is the very definition of self-taught. Just your average every day mailman? No! He's being invited to sets and high-fiving celebs on the red carpet. He's got a great attitude of always learning, and building community. He takes everything he gets and shares it. And he's always creating for the love of it. Follow Peter, and subscribe to his podcasts: @Podstalgic @cobrakaikompanion @twistedmetalpod @quantumleappodcast Follow The Render Room on Instagram: @_renderroom

Happy New Year! I thought I'd start off the new year with a new potential series. We'll see how many I can keep up with these for this year. I wanted to reconnect with folks who have been on the podcast before to see what they've been up to. So we're reflecting on on January together. Listen in the group hang about career changes, James Bond marathons, dance classes, what it means to be a creative in today's world. Follow Dan Davis on his Letterboxd Follow Ravi Kiran on Instagram: @suddenlyravi Follow The Render Room on Instagram: @_renderroom

For the last Render Room of the year, I got to chat with my friend Phillip Jackson. He is a cinematographer, whose work you may have seen recently with The Try Guys and Dropout. I love his attitude of always wanting to solve puzzles. He does that on set, he does that with board games, and he does that with sports and community organizing. He's always looking to help, learn, and improve himself. Please listen and enjoy. Follow Phillip on IG: @philjackson Follow The Render Room on IG: @_renderroom

Welcome back to The Render Room. Caity Birmingham quickly realized the directing path wasn't for her in grad school and shifted to the more creatively fulfilling production design route. She forged her own path where there wasn't one, and never lost her spark along the way! Her credits include Documentary Now!, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Jenny Lewis music videos, and the current awards darling; Sorry, Baby. Find out her favorite crafts, her stance on AI (and her department's future), and of course her favorite movies. Follow Caity on IG: @playcait Follow the podcast on IG: @_renderroom

Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays! It's time to gather 'round the fireplace and do our favorite thing - rank Christmas movies in a sports-like format! Today I am joined by editor Esther Solorzano, and she's here to bring in the holiday cheer and movie opinions. Please let us know which movie tops your Christmas tier list. Scrooged Vs Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Jing All the Way Vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Miracle on 34th St Vs The Polar Espress Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Vs The Muppet Christmas Carol Elf Vs Batman Returns The Nightmare Before Christmas Vs White Christmas The Santa Clause Vs A Christmas Story It's a Wonderful Life Vs A Charlie Brown Christmas   Follow Esther on IG @snazzyes

Today on the Render Room I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with someone I've worked with on a few wonderful projects, Matthew Toronto. Matt is a director, writer, producer, educator, dancer, entertainer, parent, and parkour enthusiast. We dive into what makes great collaboration, how to overcome production hurdles, and stage and film creative influes. We talk about art and what itmeans to be human and I had such a great time. Please enjoy! Follow Matthew on Instagram @torontomatthew Follow the podcast on Instagram @_renderroom

I love chatting with folks who have been in the game for a minute, because they always come with the best advice. Joseph Bouvier is a producer and director in New England. He's also responsible for crafting one of Boston's most infamous indie filmmaker scenes, the Boston Indie Mafia. He's currently in pre-production on a short film and he's happy to share how it's going just so folks feel inspired to take their steps towards starting their projects. We talk about how to trust your gut and save your energy to make your life your dream creative life. Follow Joseph on Instram @rockfightfilm Follow Joseph on Substack rockfightfilms.substack.com Follow the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_renderroom/#

Come on in and cozy up on the Render Room couch! Your work needs some time to itself. ;) Today's guest is Michael Kammes. He has designed and built thousands of production and post-production systems, workflows, and facility integrations during his nearly 20 years as a technology advisor in the media and entertainment industry. From riding the AI wave to a behind-the-scenes look at the LA post-production networking scene, we unravel the intricate ties of this 'small industry.' Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious, dive in for new creative insights. Follow Michael on Instagram @michaelkammes Follow the podcast on Instagram @_renderroom

Happy Birthday to the Render Room! I have a special episode today where friend of the pod, Julian Baltazar, interviews me - your faithful host, Justine Gendron. If you were ever interested to learn what goes into coming up with a podcast, where the title of our show came from, and why I'm still not really on social media - here's your episode! Julian and I have a fun conversation in (maybe) three acts. Thank you to all the Render Room listeneners this past year, I really appreciate you. There is more fun to come!