
I'D GO BACK
Producer, costume designer, set decorator, even music coordinator, Melva has done it all over the course of the past 35 years.

I HAVE THE POWER!
Did you know Gentry Akens was a layout artist on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe? It’s true. Fat Albert too. There’s a fascinating story about how he got his job at Hanna Barbera, but we’re here to talk about Hollywood East!

Mutant Turtles What?!
Acclaimed producer Kim Dawon sat down with us to discuss the creation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films, his time at The New Mickey Mouse Club as well as many other projects he continues to sheppard.

Give the Man His Props
From his first spaceship models in his garage, to his first job building props for Clarissa Explains it All. Rich was also a prop maker on the All New Mickey Mouse Club, Adventures in Wonderland, Gullah Gullah Island, and From the Earth to the Moon, along with many others.

A Big Fish
Finally hooked us a big fish from Universal Studios. Paul Meena is the former Vice President and General Manager of the Universal Studios Florida Production Group, but he earned his stripes the hard way.

Write On!
New York Times bestselling author James Ponti is a very busy guy these days, so we were very delighted that he was able to carve out a piece of his schedule to talk to us.

The Natural
Rizza is a local gal (well, by way of Hawaii), having graduated from Dr. Phillips High School, University of Florida, and Full Sail University, where she earned a degree in Film & Television Production.

Bear Necessities
Aaron Blaise, Co-director of “Brother Bear” sits down with us to discuss his brilliant animation career.

Disney Royalty
Bob Allen was practically born into the Disney family – the Disney corporate family anyway.

A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
What a great lesson we got in the history of Florida film from media scholar and film historian David Morton, PhD.

IS THIS THING ON?!
Production continues with Audio Designer Rob Hill who has worked with Jim Henson, Disney Animation and many more.

PRODUCTION BEGINS!
Production has begun on “Hollywood East” with our first interview, Matt Garbera.
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