Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industry
Join actress and host Michelle Simone Miller and hear from the most interesting people in Entertainment, as well as the inside scoop on all of your favorite films and TV shows.
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Tribeca Shorts Film Roundtable panel "Love Fictionally" with Kaily Morgan Smith, Drew Van Steenbergen, Ty Molbak, Maggie and Tyler Brown
I had the pleasure of speaking with the filmmakers of the 'Love Fictionally' Shorts film block at the 25th Anniversary season of the Tribeca Festival. These films premiered at Tribeca on Friday, June 25th, with additional screenings on Saturday, June 13th at 8:30pm and Sunday, June 14th at 2:00pm.
Tribeca: Pauline Chalamet and Showrunners Isabelle Platt & Sofya Levitsky-Weitz for premiere of SWITCH
SWITCH had it's World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival 2026 in the Indie TV Narrative Showcase. Public 1 (Premiere) Screening - Sunday, June 7 at 8:30PM at Shorts Theater at Spring StudiosPublic 2 Screening - Monday, June 8 at 6:30PM at AMC 19th St.
Tribeca: Red Carpet w/ Actors Rain Spencer & Gabriel Basso for the World Premiere of Iconoclast
Iconoclast had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival 2026 on Tuesday, June 9th. Sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor Studio Pilates South Slope and Studio Pilates Cobble Hill! Check out the Intro offer here for Studio Pilates South Slope and the Intro Offer for Studio Pilates Cobble Hill.
Becoming... AT&T $1 Million Winner (2024) Writer and Director Lilian T. Mehrel (Honeyjoon)
Discover Lillian's inspiring journey from winning a $1 million pitch prize at the Tribeca Festival to creating a heartfelt film that resonates across cultures and emotions. In this episode, we explore filmmaking, storytelling, audience connection, and the power of authentic expression.
Book-to-Screen Adaptations: Off Campus Series with Esther of @bookishnewsgirl
Dive into the fascinating world of book-to-screen adaptations with host Michelle Miller and special guest Esther, exploring everything from casting choices to narrative changes that impact how we experience beloved series like Off Campus.
Becoming... Artios-winning Casting Director Karlee Fomalont ("A Complete Unknown," "Friends From College")
Karlee Fomalont, CSA is an Artios Award winning Casting Director, 4-time Artios Award Nominee, and graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where her acting training made for a seamless transition into casting.
Everything you want to know about the TRIBECA FESTIVAL 2026 + Recommendations (Video episode)
This is a complete breakdown of everything you want to know about the Tribeca Festival, including approx 3 recommendations per category. June 3rd-14th. Films. Short Films. Tribeca X. Storytelling Summit. Vulture. Talks. Audio. Games.
Becoming... Best-Selling Self-Published Romance Writer Kelsie Rae (with 378k Tik Tok followers)
What started as a fluke has turned into a full-blown passion. After having her first baby, KELSIE RAE was devouring at least a romance novel a week. One day, she had an idea for a story of her own and—without telling her husband or family—she wrote her first book in just over a month.
Is BookCon worth it?! The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Author signings, panels, and the longest lines
Ever thought about going to Book Con? Book Con is back after a 5 year hiatus and what better way to come out of our podcast hiatus than with an episode all about this large scale event.
Becoming... Actor and Content Creator Clayton Farris (with 437.5k Tik Tok followers)
Clayton Farris is a Los Angeles–based actor and writer whose sharp comedic instincts and grounded performances have made him a standout across screen and digital platforms.
Red Carpet with John Lithgow, Ken Burns, Lucas Hedges, Wendell Pierce, and Carolyn McCormick
The Ken Burns documentary series The American Revolution will premiere on PBS on November 16, 2025. This six-part, 12-hour series will explore the war for American independence from the perspectives of various individuals, including political leaders, soldiers, civilians, Native Americans, and enslaved people.
Filmmaker Antonio Negret for feature film SHAMAN (Riverdale, Arrow, The Flash)
Colombian writer-director Jose Antonio Negret first made waves when his debut film TOWARDS DARKNESS premiered in competition at the Tribeca Film Festival. It starred America Ferrera, and was distributed by MGM.
Actors Kat Cunning and Connor Paolo for the film STAR PEOPLE
Adam Finberg's STAR PEOPLE starring actor and recording artist Kat Cunning (The Deuce, On Swift Horses), McCabe Slye (Destroyer, Fear Street Trilogy), Connor Paolo ( The Last Stop in Yuma County, Revenge, Gossip Girl), Eddie Martinez (The Sinner, Night Swim), Bradley Fisher (Westworld), and Adriana Aluna Martinez (Duster) will open in theaters July 25, with a VOD release to follow nationwide on all major platforms on August 12.
Becoming... Emmy and Artios winning Casting Director Jessica Daniels
Jessica Daniels is an Emmy and Artios Award-winning casting director for film and television, with credits including Will Trent, Dying for Sex, The 40-Year-Old Version, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, and 30 Rock.
Tribeca: Luke Kirby and Daniel Serafini-Sauli for World Premiere of Terror Keeps You Slender
Join us as we delve into the fascinating career beginnings of Luke Kirby and Daniel Serafini-Sauli. In this episode, they share their first steps into the entertainment industry, with Daniel recounting his role in the Tony Award-winning revival of "A View from the Bridge" and Luke narrating a documentary for the National Film Board of Canada.
5th Anniversary Episode - Tribeca Festival Favorites (Best Feature Film, Short film, Doc, Pilot, Talk)
Happy 5 Year Anniversary Mentors on the Mic Episode! For our 5th Anniversary, I am sharing a solo episode where I discuss some of my favorite films, short films, pilots, Talks, Tribeca X panels, and Docs that I saw at Tribeca 2025.
Tribeca: Dir Jon S. Baird and Writer Steven Rogers for World Premiere of "Everything's Going to be Great"
EVERYTHING'S GOING TO BE GREAT in Theaters now! Director Jon S Baird. Writer Steven Rogers. The Smart family's life takes a dramatic turn when tragedy forces them to confront their oversized dreams, struggles with identity and chaotic regional theater life.
Becoming... Casting Director & Director Paul Schnee (Barden/Schnee casting: "Pitch Perfect," "Sisters," "Palm Royale," "Winter's Bone")
This is the Full interview with Paul Schnee. PAUL SCHNEE is originally from Wilmington, Delaware and is a graduate of Kenyon College. After graduating, Paul worked at ICM for agent Sam Cohn, then as assistant to director Mike Nichols.
Tribeca: Live on the Red Carpet with the Showrunner, Director, and Actor of "Mother, May I Have a Kidney"
Veronica Reyes-How is an award winning writer/actor/producer based in NYC. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a B.A in Mathematics, she left a career in technology consulting to pursue acting when an open-call audition resulted in her booking the national tour of Rent.
Becoming... Legendary Broadway Producer Jeffrey Seller (Hamilton, RENT, In the Heights, Avenue Q)
Jeffrey Seller's shows have garnered twenty-two Tony Awards, including four for Best Musical, and his Broadway productions and tours have grossed more than $4.6 billion and reached more than 43 million attendees.
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