Story and Craft with Marc Preston

I sit down to chat with actor Aaron Moten from "Disjointed" and Prime Video's "Fallout" to discuss his career and personal stories.We catch up with Aaron as he settles into life in Los Angeles after spending five years in Iceland with his family. We chat about his Texas roots growing up in Austin, his pivot from an aspiring lawyer to a Juilliard-trained actor, and the realities of translating stage acting to working on camera.He also shares some behind-the-scenes moments from his recent work. From having Kathy Bates advocate for him early in his television career to a hilarious "baptism by fire" stunt sequence on his very first day shooting Fallout, Aaron brings a ton of heart and insight to the table.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS[00:03:24] | The beauty of Iceland's audible blank canvas [00:10:12] | Dealing with late growth spurts and the pressure of playing point guard[00:12:43] | Why pretending to be a lawyer is much more fun than actually being one[00:15:24] | Developing technical tools and a fallback plan at Juilliard [00:18:32] | The hard lesson of saving your tears for the close-up shot [00:21:03] | Understanding focal lengths and camera coverage on a multi-cam set [00:24:59] | Kathy Bates' unbelievable work ethic and on-set advocacy[00:29:00] | Jonah Nolan's baptism by fire and a terrifying missing harness [00:32:13] | Transforming the Namibian desert into a post-apocalyptic Santa Monica [00:35:50] | The Seven Questions

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor,Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine from theApple TV Series “Smoke”, as well as upcoming projects such as “Dexter: Resurrection” and “Washington Black.”  We discuss Ntare's extensive career, including his roles in popular TV shows like “The Chi” and “Treme.”  Ntare also opens up about his Ugandan heritage, and his own journey into acting.  We also chat about his and his long-term documentary project “Memories of Love Returned.”  It’s a great chat about a unique journey!SHOW HIGHLIGHTS02:20 Ntare's Background and Family03:27 Journey into Acting10:12 Life in New York and Los Angeles12:52 Cultural Connections and Cuisine16:07 Colonial History and Family Lineage18:49 Acting Career Highlights21:04 Landing the Role in “Smoke”24:49 Unexpected Career Paths27:25 Family and Acting29:26 Cultural Connections and Cooking31:24 Upcoming Projects37:05 The Seven QuestionsListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com...#podcast #NtareGumaMbahoMwine #Smoke #Dexter #WashingtonBlack #AppleTV # TaronEgerton # JurneeSmollett #GregKinnear # JohnLeguizamo #Actor #Acting #storyandcraft #Uganda #Photography

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor,Brandon Lessard from thenew film “The Unholy Trinity.”  Brandon shares his experiences working alongside Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, and David Arquette in this Western set in Montana. We dive into Brandon's journey from Fairfax, Virginia to Los Angeles, as well as his passion for acting.  Brandon also touches on his love for historical dramas, his writing endeavors, and the physical challenges faced during the film's production. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insight and cool behind-the-scenes stories.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS01:30 Brandon's Background and Journey to Acting02:56 Family and Early Influences07:30 Musical Tastes and Influences09:58 Acting Inspirations and Favorite Roles13:15 The Unholy Trinity: Behind the Scenes20:20 Filming in Montana25:15 The Crew and Filming Challenges27:13 Childhood Inspirations and Favorite Genres28:48 Admiration for Vince Gilligan and Taylor Sheridan30:01 Star Wars Fandom and Western Roles36:34 Balancing Acting and Personal Life37:57 Memorable Moments with Iconic Actors42:53 The Seven QuestionsListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com...#podcast #BrandonLessard #TheUnholyTrinity #RoadsideAttractions #PierceBrosnan #SamuelLJackson #DavidArquette #KatrinaBowden #Actor #Acting #storyandcraft #Montana #Western

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Felix Solis from the Netflix series “Sirens”, as well as projects such as The Rookie and Ozark.  We discuss Felix's upbringing in New York City, his early career in theater, and his transition to television.  Felix shares personal stories, including his unique connection to the Beastie Boys and a memorable encounter with Anthony Bourdain.  We also get a glimpse into Felix's take on his Puerto Rican heritage, as well as his love for his rescue dogs.  It’s a great chat and an opportunity to learn about Felix’s journey in the arts.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS01:42 Felix Solis and his New York history02:43 Felix Solis on Atlanta and Ozark05:41 Anthony Bourdain Anecdote10:07 Theater Beginnings and Philip Seymour Hoffman20:15 Growing Up in New York25:48 Family Background and Multicultural Upbringing30:18 Career Moves and The Rookie35:30 Life with Rescue Dogs38:40 Dog Sitting and Travel39:14 Auditioning for Ozark42:46 Representation in Media46:04 Puerto Rican Cuisine and Cooking47:39 The Seven QuestionsListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com...#podcast #FelixSolis #Sirens #TheRookie #Ozark #Netflix #MillyAlcock #KevinBacon #JulianneMoore #MeghannFahy #Actor #Acting #storyandcraft #PhilipSeymourHoffman #AnthonyBourdain #NewYork #PuertoRican #RescueDogs