On The Set Podcast
On The Set Podcast
Podcast Description
On The Set Podcast is a platform that shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes and diverse talents working behind the scenes in the film and television industry. We invite professionals from all walks of 'Set Life'—from grips and best boys to costume designers and makeup artists—to share their personal journeys and insights. Each episode explores the 'How it Started,' 'How it's Going,' and 'Where They're Heading' stories of these industry professionals. Join us as we uncover the fascinating and often untold stories that shape the world of entertainment.
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The podcast delves into the diverse experiences of behind-the-scenes professionals, with episodes exploring topics such as directing, costume design, and makeup artistry. Notable examples include Rock Davis discussing the filmmaking process and his upcoming documentary, alongside insights from other industry figures sharing their journeys and the evolution of their careers.
On The Set Podcast is a docu-style interview series spotlighting the people who build entertainment from every angle, in front of the camera and behind it. Now in its second season, the show has grown from behind-the-scenes crew stories into a wider showcase of the entertainment industry as a whole: directors who’ve worked alongside major Hollywood names, producers behind moments on MTV’s TRL, music video creatives shaping hip-hop culture, journalists and executives at companies like SpringHill, and actors with decades of film and television credits.
Each episode follows the “How It Started,” “How It’s Going,” and “Where They’re Heading” arc of its guest, tracing the obstacles they’ve overcome, the moments that changed their trajectory, and the mindset that kept them going when the industry didn’t make it easy.
On The Set Podcast isn’t just a highlight reel of career wins. It’s a study in resilience, faith, and betting on yourself, for anyone building a career in entertainment, whether they’re just starting out or years into the grind. This is a movement redefining what it means to be seen in an industry where being unseen is often the norm.
Marlon E. Curtis II is the creator and showrunner of On The Set Podcast, and in this Season 2 episode, the tables turn. Host Steven Strickland sits down with him to trace the journey from auditioning at age three in Newark, NJ to BET, the Newark International Film Festival, and a show built for the unsung heroes behind the camera.
Marlon, a showrunner, producer, editor, and author, opens up about:
– His grandfather Robert Nixon’s philosophy: “Think it through, and you will get through”
– How Tyler Perry inspired him, his first camera, and building Direct Focus
– How a conversation with his mom helped him land his dream job at BET
– Production assistant lessons: be first on set and last to leave
– Serving as Director of Production at the Newark International Film Festival
– Why he created On The Set Podcast
– His book, “31 Reasons Why You Should Bet On Yourself: A Guide for Professional and Personal Breakthrough”
– Why he doesn’t follow trends and plans to set them
– His morning routine: waking up at 4 AM, meditation, visualization, and prayer
Whether you’re a creative just starting out or a seasoned industry veteran, Marlon’s message is clear: you are the chosen one, and as long as you’re working on something, you are successful.
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