Jaimyon Parker shares his insight into the film and theater world, talking how veterans can get involved in acting and why they must try theater. Jaimyon has been seen in starring roles in award winning independent films, television, and on stage. In 2009, was nominated by the NAACP as a BEST LOCAL PLAYWRIGHT. He has written and produced 3 short films, …
Stunt Driving with Rick Seaman
Jennifer, Justin, and Trevor talk with Rick Seaman about his stunt driving school. He shares how he went from being a Vietnam veteran to stumbling into a career as a stunt driver. He shares other thoughts and advice about acting in LA, and how stunt people can use that experience to get acting experience. If you have an interest in …
Jeff Reyes on Breaking into Hollywood
Filmmaker Jeff Reyes shares his story and motivational advice on transitioning out of the military and breaking into Hollywood. Jeff Reyes Bio: Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Jeff was already steps away from the film industry. Since he was a teenager Jeff made his own living as a Photographer, Promoter, and Graphic Designer. In 2004, he left college …
Acting, Musical Theater, and more with Skye Marshall
Join Justin Sloan and Trevor Scott as they discuss acting with Skye Marshall. Skye started in musical theater, and most recently did a movie titled “Misconduct,” with Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins. She also is playing a key role in the upcoming movie “Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart.” Born in Chicago, Illinois. Skye has studied performing arts since the age …
Acting, Producing, and Self-Paced Healing via Vital Warrior, with Mikal Vega
Join Trevor, Tom, and Trevor as they talk with Mikal Vega about his time in the military and how he transitioned to acting in such films as GI Joe, Transformers, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. For inspiration and a great discussion about inspiring others, tune in to this episode! Mikal A. Vega is a veteran that served in the military …
Realities of Acting Careers in Hollywood
Tom, Trevor, and Justin discuss the realities of acting careers. Trevor is an actor with such credits as Enlisted, Days of Our Lives, and more, and Justin dabbled in acting back in the day before he became a writer. The trio covered such topics as: Where to get your headshots, what kind, and how much to expect spending. What it’s …
From Studying Acting at USC to Working on HBO’s “The Brink”, with James Bane
James Bane shared his advice on what it took for him to get into the USC MFA program in acting, what it was like to be a student there, and how he makes it now as a Hollywood actor. Some key points of the conversation included: • Having an acting coach, and the right acting coach can make all the …
Acting for Battlefield: Hardline, working with Vanilla Ice, and Audiobook Narration with Scott Levy
Scott Levy was a Stinger Missile Gunner in the Persian Golf war. Since then Scott has had a lead role in ‘Helix Loaded’, played in ‘Ayn Rand: Who is John Galt?’. and many other rolls in movies and television Scott has used his vocal and motion capture talents for multiple video games. In this podcast Tom Morkes, Trevor Scott and …
Acting in Hollywood and Coordinating Veterans in Film & Television with Jennifer Marshall
Trevor Scott, Justin Sloan and Tom Morkes interview actress and Navy veteran Jennifer Marshall, who acted in Colony on USA, Daniel’s Radcliff’s new film Imperium, the latest season of Adam Carolla’s new show, Catch a Contractor and she’s Miss February 2015 in the Pinups for Vets calendar. Her volunteer work includes teaching in an elementary school in Uganda and she …
Welcome to the Military Veterans in Creative Careers Podcast!
We’re excited to bring you the Military Veterans in Creative Careers podcast, launching officially Veterans Day 2015 with four inspiring episodes. We (being Tom Morkes, Trevor Scott, and Justin Sloan) will be bringing you advice on following your creative passions, starting in this episode with who we are and how we broke in. Who are your hosts? Tom Morkes is …