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The Path Sessions are a collection of interviews with working writers, actors, directors, and producers about their journeys along the way. The hope is to inspire and guide other artists to create their own paths.

Free Path Webinar

Saturday, March 27th, 2 p.m. PT

Michael Marc Friedman shares his experiences of creating projects, storytelling and carving out his own path as an artist over the last 15 years in the hope of encouraging you to do the same. Q&A format.

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Previous Path Interviews

SESSION #1 - Interview with Director Matt Ferrucci

Michael Marc Friedman is joined by his pal, frequent collaborator and award-winning writer/director Matt Ferrucci where they discuss quarantine life, his evolution from actor to director, the festival circuit, and more. The Path Sessions are a collection of live interviews with working writers, actors, directors, and producers about their journeys along the way. The hope is to inspire and guide other artists to create their own paths.

SESSION #2 - Interview with Producer Sibyl Santiago

Michael Marc Friedman and Matt Ferrucci interview the talented Sibyl Santiago. Sibyl is an actor, producer at Sitting Cat Productions and executive director of the Soho International Film Festival in New York. They discuss what she looks for in a project, festival programming and where a certain actress keeps her Oscar.

SESSION #3 - Interview with Actor and Creator Jack Maxwell

Michael Marc Friedman and Matt Ferrucci interview Jack Maxwell, the actor and host of the popular Travel Channel show Booze Traveler. They discuss drinking with sherpas, acting with Pacino, throwing out the first pitch at Fenway and more. For more info on the show: www.theauditionprocess.com

Session #4 - Interview with Actor and Creator Kareem Grimes

"You get out what you put in." Get inspired as Michael Marc Friedman and Matt Ferrucci interview accomplished actor and friend Kareem Grimes, star on the hit CW show All American. They discuss quarantine hair, his first role in the film Boyz N The Hood, and auditioning for The Shield seventeen times before finally booking a part. They also discuss attacking your workouts like your career, dealing with rejection, using social media to create a platform for your work and most importantly how to enjoy the process. Get inspired in this engaging interview with an artist whose positive outlook on life has built an immensely successful career. A must listen for any artist looking to carve their own path.

Session #5 - Interview with Independent Filmmaker Courtney Daniels

Michael Marc Friedman and Matt Ferrucci interview filmmaker Courtney Daniels. She wrote & directed the popular film What Other Couples Do on Amazon and her latest feature Bedroom Story will be released later this year. They discuss the highs and lows of independent filmmaking, the self distribution process, what it would be like to ride on the back of a grizzly bear and more.

Session #6 - Interview with actor and writer Kim Director.

Michael Marc Friedman and Matt Ferrucci interview accomplished actor and friend Kim Director. Kim recently starred on the HBO series The Deuce and is known for her work in films from legendary director Spike Lee. They discuss what makes Spike such a great director, acting with Denzel Washington on Inside Man, their experience collaborating on Kensington and how Method Man might just be her acting soulmate. A must listen for any artist looking to carve their own path.

Session #7 - Interview with writer/director/teacher Emily Maya Mills

Michael Marc Friedman and Matt Ferrucci interview the talented multi-hyphenate Emily Maya Mills. From appearing on Orange is the New Black, Key & Peele to her stand-up album, By a Thread, Emily literally does it all. They discuss the highs and lows of the stand up world, going back to college for directing, and refusing to pick a lane.

Session #8 - Interview with writer/director/teacher Patrick Wimp

Michael Marc Friedman and Matt Ferrucci interview accomplished Chicago filmmaker Patrick Wimp. Patrick wrote and co-created the award-winning project Public Housing Unit. Most recently he wrote and directed the digital series Brothers From The Suburbs which won multiple awards at the Austin Film Festival and Best Director at SeriesFest. They discuss the importance of collaboration, the advantages of short-form filmmaking in today’s marketplace and having the courage to put your art out into the world. A must listen for any artist looking to carve their own path.

Session #9 - Interview with writer/actor and director couple Shari Albert and Craig DeLorenzo.

Michael Marc Friedman and Matt Ferrucci interview the talented Shari Albert and Craig De Lorenzo. They talk about Shari's path from starring in The Brothers McMullen to accomplished writer and Craig's journey from actor to director. They also discuss how to find your creative community, embracing the fear, and how the secret to a successful indie is feeding your crew well. A must listen for any artist looking to carve their own path.

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