TowerCast Podcast

 Storytellers! This week the #TowerCast boys are BACK! Join us as we deep dive into one of the most prolific individuals in the industry with over 70 titles to her name including, “Spy Kids”, “Grindhouse”, “Desperado”, and “Sin City”.   This week on the #TowerCastPodcast we have Texas’ very own, Elizabeth Avellan! Elizabeth worked alongside Robert Rodríguez, Quentin Tarantino, Nimród Antal, and many more independent storytellers to bring some of our favorite films to life!   As a Woman LatinX Executive Producer, Elizabeth gives us some amazing insight into the world of major motion pictures, television, and independent storytelling right out of Austin, Texas.   Tune in, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this special episode of the TowerCast. 

 In this episode of the TowerCast, the boys talk to the wonderful Melissa Barrera (In the Heights, Scream, Vida, All the World Is Sleeping). They talk about her inspiring trajectory from Mexican Film and TV to the United States, the doors she is opening for LatinX Storytellers, and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from her amazing filmography. 

 The TowerCast boys have been busy making films, but are BACK with the TowerCast Podcast LIVE from the Las Cruces International Film Festival! We talk to amazing storytellers who give great insight, stories, and advice from their own filmmaking experiences. This episode we speak to Ross Marks, Jesse Friday, Daniel Herrera, Lauren Chavez-Myers, Christianna Carmine, and Alexandra Boylan. This is only Part 1 of our time at LCIFF so stay tuned for more episodes in the coming weeks featuring Rob Minkoff (Lion King), Melissa Barrera (In the Heights/Scream), and William H. Macy (Fargo/Shameless).
 

 The TowerCast guys get together with various Writers/Directors from the first annual Behind the Screen Film Convention which took place on Saturday, September 25, 2021 and was a Francisco Castañeda event in association with Desert Gems and elpcreatives. They talk in a panel form about the inspiration of their films, the challenges of making them, what it was like working with visual artists to make original works of art for their films, and why their future plans are as filmmakers. 

 Join us as the crew Welcome Michael Head and Monique Machado. They discuss about their experience on the unreleased Russo Brother's No Sleep ’Til Film Fest. They do discuss the process they take anytime they are faced with a 48 hour film competition!  

 The gang gets together to talk to Writer, Director and Cinematographer Steven Bernstein. Steven has had the ability to work on films such as The Waterboy, Last Call, and Scary Movie 2. We get to talk to Steven about his career and the variation of projects he ahs gotten to work on. 

 Join us on for this week’s episode of TowerCast Podcast! In this episode we will break down Pre-Production process of filmmaking continuing with “Researching and Screenwriting”. The guys will discuss everything from how to identify weak points in your script and good tips to keep in mind while writing your story. 

 Join us on the Season 3 Opener of the TowerCast Podcast! In this episode we will break down Pre-Production process of filmmaking starting with “Finding YOUR STORY”. The guys will discuss everything from where to find inspirations, outlining your story, and resources you can use to help you along the way.
 

 TODAY we talk to Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC we want to wish him a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉 from the team here at Tower Productions and thank him for joining us on the show. We talk to Shane about his start in filmmaking, his experiences in films like ‘The Babysitter’, ‘Into the Blue’, ‘Holidate’, and his advice for up and coming filmmakers! 

 OUT NOW! This week on Tower Cast Network’s TowerCast Podcast we talk to the and only Brett Ratner! Director of films such as Rush Hour, The Family Man, X-Men: The Last Stand and many more! As the Founder/CEO of RatPac Entertainment, he has produced films like The Revenant and War Dogs, and Gravity! We talk about his experiences as a filmmaker, some fun behind the scenes moments with Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Michael Jackson and more, and, most importantly, all of the amazing advice he has for up and coming storytellers! You won't want to miss out!  

 Join us on this week’s TowerCast Podcast as we talk to our friend, Writer/Director Alejandro Montoya Marin about his journey and success as a filmmaker, his time on Robert Rodriguez’ El Rey Network’s “Rebel Without a Crew - The Series”, and his new feature film, “Millenium Bugs” 

 Join us this week for a special conversation with the cast of "When Nature Calls", presented by Los Actores. The Los Actores company talks to us about the challenges of producing plays during this difficult time and how they push to keep the arts alive in our community. 

 The gang gets together as we talk to the mind behind MindWarp Films and the El Paso Film Festival, Carlos Corral. Listen in as we discuss all of the amazing things this festival is doing for El Paso! 

 The gang gets back together to talk to the man, the myth, the legend, Raul Hernandez! We get to hear his story of coming from News Stations to calling MTV on how to shoot music videos! You do not want to miss this episode! 

 The gang gets together to speak to El Paso film maker, Jonathan Gonzales. Jonathan talks about his journey and how his recent fillm, En Tus Brazos Este Noche came to be. Be sure to check out this episode and here his story! 

 In this episode the gang is joined by the man on every El Paso set, the man, the myth, the legend Isaac Jason Carranza. They talk about how he made the decision to become a freelance film maker in El Paso and how that journey has taken him through life. He also talks about his hatred towards a certain fountain drink.  

The team gets together to discuss the long journey of one man, Drew Mayer-Oakes. Drew brings in his experience as a film commissioner for many cities including El Paso, and also talks about his run ins with people in the industry such as Kevin Smith! An episode with such great stories!  

 This is the last part of the season finale for TowerCast! The team is joined by the cast of the film, Valerie Santos and Jon Erik Castro! The editor team also joins in to talk about how a team of 5 editors worked together to get the 2 day film challenge done! You don't want to miss out on the season finale!!  

 The team gets together to talk about film number 19, Assumed! We are joined by TowerCast veteran Michael Head who wrote and directed this film! We also have Jerry Walker, Tessa Mauer, Al Matamoros, and Hector Dez join us in this conversation to talk about the experiences in this film! We also have a special message from a cast member who couldn't join us. Make sure you stick until the end to listen to it!  

Give customers a reason to do business with you. The team is back to bring you the biggest episode to date! The team is here to talk about Precognition and are joined by the largest ensemble to date! Starting with Director Jesse Fraire. We are also joined by the Cinematographer Michael D. Head. No movie is ever made without the script as the write of the film Jonathan Gonzales joins in as well! From the side of the cast we are joined by Michael Portillo, Tessa Mauer, and Brad Thompson! This is a do not miss episode! 

 In this episode the team is joined by the Writer and Director of The Last Hit, Michael D. Head! They get to talk about how important rehearsals are for fight scenes and the proper way to execute it! The team also gets to share horror and ghosts stories they've experienced themselves! 

 In this episode the crew is joined by Damian Alonso all the way from La La Land. Carlos M. De La Torre gets to speak with the hosts about the last film in the closure series, Ineffable! The team talks about what inspired this film and what the cast had to go through to get the emotions just right for this film! A don't miss episode!! 

What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here. In this episode we have Michael Delao stepping in as "Fuano", the host of the show, to talk to Jon Erik Castro and Carlos M. De La Torre to talk about film number 11 on Tower 20, There's Still Time. The gang has an interesting conversation on how to step out of your comfort level for a film!   

What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here. In this episode of TowerCast we get to talk about the origins of Tower Productions! We are joined by Carlos M. De La Torre, Erik L. Sanchez, Sandra I. Morales and Austin Young. The team get to talk about the stories that brought strangers at the time together to follow their dreams!  

 In this episode of TowerCast we are talking about Snowball Effect! We are joined by Writer/Director Austin Young. The stars of the film, Brandon Lee Camarana and Jeremy Long also join us as we talk about our favorite Kevin Smith moments! 

 In this episode of TowerCast are talking about The Tram. The Tram was the 2018 El Paso 2 Day Movie Challenge Audience Favorite Award Winners! We get to talk to the Director of the film Carlos M. De La Torre and Stars Jon Erik Castro and Alfredo Sanchez! The team also discusses on a formula that worked for them on their first ever 2 Day Challenge!  

 This week on TowerCast we have a special episode! We bring on Special Guest, The Most Electrifying Act in the Borderland, Edison's Ear!! We get to talk to the band about their 3 track EP "Why The Funk Knot"! As well as the music video produced by Tower Productions! 

 In this episode, we get to talk to the Director of Photography of the second film  of Tower Productions Tower 20, Erik L. Sanchez. We also get to talk  with the lead of the film, James Travis Kirk. We get to discuss the  project as a whole, from script to production to post production and release! Also a little story of getting lost in the dessert!