The show has been a lot of fun, but the three co-hosts feel it needs a bit of rebranding. Stay tuned for a possible name change (maybe CreativeVets?), as well as more updates. Tells us what you think – what should the new show have? What worked and what didn’t? Email [email protected]. Thank you!
From Marine to Filmmaker with Paul Porter
Paul Porter shares his experience learning filmmaking and then the benefits and how to shoot movies outside of LA. He is a writer, director, and producer, and offers great advice for military veterans aspiring to become filmmakers. Paul’s Bio: Paul J. Porter is the owner of Rogue Taurus Productions, which he runs with his wife, actress Hayley Derryberry. Born in …
Trevor’s Article on the WGF’s Veterans Writing Project
This episode starts off with Trevor and Justin discussing the articles they’ve recently done for Military.com. Trevor wrote an article about his experience with the Writers Guild Foundation’s Veterans Writing Project, an article Justin did about Musa Media and military advising on television and movie sets, which included an interview with Trevor about his experience on set of the Fox …
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 …
Writing Military Romance and Mentoring Vets with Author Heather Ashby
Heather Ashby and her husband have a combined 40 years of experience in the military. That did not prepare her though for the fear that came when her son spent 18 months active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. After his safe return, Heather wanted to do something to show her gratitude. She began writing military romance novels and donates half …