Art School Geek Podcast: Creative Jobs, Colleges,

In this week’s podcast I interview my first returning guest – Michael Samstag.  In the previous interview with his film partner Josh Gildrie (Episode #5 – Making Your First Documentary Film), we talked about what it takes to get organized to shoot a film on a budget. This time around, Michael returns to walk us through the […] The post ASG 012 – Submitting for Film Festivals with Michael Samstag appeared first on Art School Geek.

Welcome back for another podcast episode! Today I interview Bridget LaMonica – my talented friend from college. She’s giving detailed insight into building a career centered around cinematography and camera work on films, movies, and commercials. Bridget had a unique way of getting on crews that I had never stopped to consider. And in other […] The post ASG 011 – Working as a DP and Steadicam Operator with Bridget LaMonica appeared first on Art School Geek.

Today I interview Yolian (or Jolie) Ortiz, a multimedia journalist with some excellent advice for becoming a creative reporter and videographer.  She has worked in the industry since she was 15 years old and knows the journalism and news media scene.  Her tips will help you land an entry-level job and work your way up […] The post ASG 010 – Climbing the Ladder of Multimedia Journalism with Yolian Ortiz appeared first on Art School Geek.

I’m back from New York and ready to present another awesome interview. This week my guest is Mitch Moore – a filmmaker in the most eclectic sense. He’s done acting, writing, producing, and directing. This particular interview focuses on making a web series for Youtube. Mitch takes us through the difficulties and rewards of garnering […] The post ASG 009 – Filming a Youtube Web Series with Mitch Moore appeared first on Art School Geek.

Happy Indpendence Day everyone!  This week I interview the talented Andre Frattino.  He’s a published graphic novelist who went to the same art college as me.  Andre spills the secrets on publishing your comic book or graphic novel through a traditional publisher to earn a handsome income, garner an audience and fans, and improve your […] The post ASG 008 – Getting Your Comic Book Published with Andre Frattino appeared first on Art School Geek.

This week we launch into Part 2 of my mini series about job hunting after college graduation.  On top of that, it’s my 27th birthday!  This reminds me of the importance of setting goals for yourself each year. In this episode, we go over the Top 10 Tips in order to land that dream job after […] The post ASG 007 – Landing a Creative Job After Graduation appeared first on Art School Geek.

This week I interview Damir Ludvig, a prolific and award-winning DJ and music composer over in Europe.  Damir shares his story of how he got into the music scene and gives excellent advice to those wanting to become a DJ, music artist, or event coordinator. He makes his money solely from composing music, and you […] The post ASG 006 – DJ Hosting & Soundtrack Composing with Damir Ludvig appeared first on Art School Geek.

Film gurus Michael Samstag and Josh Gildrie join us this week with advice on shooting your first documentary film.  The two have been very successful in their own careers with published works like Tales in Flight / A Southern Fix.  The two raised over $20,000 on Kickstarter to fund their documentary project and ended up […] The post ASG 005 – Making your First Documentary Film with Michael Samstag and josh Gildrie appeared first on Art School Geek.

I’m pleased to introduce two esteemed artists and authors this week: David Rousseau and Benjamin Phillips.  Together they co-wrote Storyboarding Essentials, an excellent guide for anyone looking to become a professional storyboard or concept artist.  In this interview, they also offer excellent tips for illustrators in general.  If you’re looking to make comic books or […] The post ASG 004 – Working as a Storyboarder, Concept Artist, and Graphic Novelist with Authors David Rousseau and Benjamin Phillips appeared first on Art School Geek.

Today I walk you through the complex process of applying for art school.  Whether you’re graduating from high school or going back to college, I explain the steps you need to take in order to earn that acceptance letter and prepare for your first day of classes.  It can be intimidating, but I’m here to […] The post ASG 003 – Apply for Art School, Get Accepted, and Succeed on Day One appeared first on Art School Geek.

This week I have a special guest and friend on the show.  His name is Kyle Hebert and he’s a professional voice actor from Los Angeles, California.  For being such a positive and humble guy, Kyle sure has quite the resume under his belt.  His previous voice acting credits include: Ryu from Streetfighter, Gohan and […] The post ASG 002 – How to Become a Professional Voice Actor with Kyle Hebert appeared first on Art School Geek.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Art School Geek Podcast. In this debut session, I explain how this art podcast will become an incredible resource to help you in your art career. Not only will this podcast feature professional artists, college instructors, and business owners in the art industry to help you land […] The post ASG 001 – Introduction, What to Expect, and 15 Essential Career Lessons from Your Host Sidney Reed appeared first on Art School Geek.