A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend and do podcast coverage at the 50th Nashville Film Festival. While there, I interviewed a number of filmmakers and filled an entire notebook with observations about the various films and events I … [Read more]
Capturing Authentic Cajun Culture on Screen: Lost Bayou
My podcast coverage of Nashville Film Festival begins with Lost Bayou, a film that premiered at Tribeca and went on to win Best Picture at the El Dorado Film Festival. Lost Bayou tells the story of a struggling addict who returns home to the … [Read more]
The NICKSAV Film & Music SHOW Will Return!
Just a quick update about the recent hiatus, and where I'm at with the show. Short version: the podcast will return with my coverage at the 50th Nashville Film Festival. Special thanks to Stephen T. Hoover. His script Damage Control made it … [Read more]
Commentary: HBO’s Treme, The Wire, & Tom Piazza
In this episode I reflect on my podcast interview with writer Tom Piazza and share more of my thoughts about HBO's Treme and how it compares to The Wire, both of which were created by David Simon. Afterwards I share some updates about some … [Read more]
How to Rekindle Creativity and Find Purpose in a Distracted Age: Brian Solis
Even in the early days of the internet, Brian Solis was advising prominent companies about how to use social media to connect with potential customers. He's been called "one of the greatest digital analysts of our time” and has been sought out by the … [Read more]
Writer-Director-Actress Jenna Suru on the World-Changing Charms of Saint-Tropez
Jenna Suru's early film career involved working for Gaumont, one of the major French film studios and the world's first and oldest film company. There she was in charge of distributing Gaumont new releases to film festivals around the world. Later … [Read more]