LEE JOYNER
Lee Joyner is a special effects make-up artist, educator, and co-founder of the Legends Make-Up Academy in Los Angeles. With an encyclopedic knowledge of special effects makeup and its cinematic history, this first interview is jam-packed with information. Join host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the two of them talk about his career, advancements in the industry, and his knowledge of cinematic effects, and highlight some people who forever changed the way make-up is done.
LUC NICKNAIR
Cinematographer Luc Nicknair has had an over 40-year career spanning the globe and every film genre. With a love of the classics and a wealth of knowledge about the ins and outs of working as a director of photography, our interview with him is as educational as it is entertaining. Join host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the two of them talk about his career, technical and hierarchal aspects within the industry, his familiarity with classic cinema, and highlight some of his favorite films.
DANIELLE BUGIO
PART 1
Stunt woman, actress, and writer/producer Danielle Burgio had a fairy tale start to her career, but she’s no princess. With a knack for picking up anything thrown her way and a drive to forge her own path, the first part of our interview with her is surprising, entertaining, and quite exciting. Join today’s host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the two of them talk about her journey to get where she is today and highlight some of her favorite moments and films.
DANIELLE BUGIO
PART 2
Stunt woman, actress, and writer/producer Danielle Burgio had a fairy tale start to her career, but she’s no princess. With a knack for picking up anything thrown her way and a drive to forge her own path, the first part of our interview with her is surprising, entertaining, and quite exciting. Join today’s host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the two of them talk about her journey to get where she is today and highlight some of her favorite moments and films.
PRACTICAL EFFECTS
LA COMIC CON
Below the Line took LA Comic Con by storm on December 4th, 2022. Join Cinemotogrphers David Hardberger, and Luc Nicknair, Makeup artist Lee Joyner, Makeup Artist and Director Todd Tucker, Stunt performer and Screenwriter Danielle Burgio, and moderator Ryan Burke as they chat about their experiences with practical effects and their insights and opinions about the future of the medium.
LA COMIC CON
CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
Below the Line took LA Comic Con by storm on December 4th, 2022. Join director John Lechago, SFX makeup artist Lee Joyner, makeup artist and director Todd Tucker, Emmy award-winning animation director, comic book and storyboard artist Chuck Patton, and moderator Ryan Burke as they chat about their experiences being a concept to life.
JUSTIN MONROE
When documentarian Justin Monroe moved to LA from Oklahoma, he had no idea the direction his life would take. An incredibly impassioned filmmaker and movie lover, this interview with Justin is a part inspirational call to art and part of the joy of experiencing cinema. Join today’s host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the two of them talk about why he feels what he does is so important and highlight some of the films he found most influential.
DAVID R. HARDBERGER
Celebrating the career of cinematographer and director David R. Hardberger! With an incredible filmography that includes Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Trek The Wrath of Khan, Blade Runner, Star Wars Return of the Jedi, Lord of the Rings and so many more. Join us as we explore some of his work.
FILMOGRAPHY
There are so many amazingly talented filmmakers that have worked on some of your favorite movies, and you don't know who they are. Cinematographer and Director David R Hardberger has had an amazing career working on major films. Join today’s host Ryan Burke as the two of them talk about his work in the industry on Star Trek the Motion Picture, Star Trek Wrath of Khan, Return of the Jedi, Willow, Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind, Lord of the Rings and so many others.