
Take 18
By Central Coast Film Society

Take 18Apr 11, 2022

Episode 27 - Jim Dee, Palm Theater Owner
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies, now in our 3rd Season!
In our latest episode, we are talking with owner of the Palm Theater, located in downtown San Luis Obispo, Jim Dee!
You can listen to our old Episode 18 and catch that conversation with the crew as well.
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Thank you to CoastHills Federal Credit Union for your sponsorship of Take18!
If your business or organization would like to sponsor this podcast or any of our programs contact us info@centralcoastfilmsociety.org.
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 26, Chris Hite, "Firestorm '77" Director & Producer
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies, now in our 3rd Season!
In our latest episode, we are talking with professor Chris Hite, following up on the success of his film "Firestorm '77: The True Story of the Honda Canyon Fire" and the impact it is having on everyone involved. Also find out where you can watch this amazing film. You can watch the trailer here.
You can listen to our old Episode 18 and catch that conversation with the crew as well.
We want to hear from you!! Be on the next show from the comfort of your home. Leave a question, comment or anything you'd like from your home right here and be featured in the next edition of Take 18! Send in a voice message here or just e-mail info@centralcoastfilmsociety.org if you want us to talk about something you want to hear about!
Thank you to CoastHills Federal Credit Union for your sponsorship of Take18!
If your business or organization would like to sponsor this podcast or any of our programs contact us info@centralcoastfilmsociety.org.
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 25 - Dennis Frahmann, Cambria Film Festival
In our latest episode, we are talking with Dennis Frahmann, the Festival Director of the Cambria Film Festival. We will be exploring films of the region and be talking about the unique little festival in one of the most desirable locations on the entire Central Coast.
Dennis also announces a 20% discount for Take 18 Listeners for their upcoming Summer Fest! Click here for ticket and enter promo code: CCFSCambria.
Thank you to CoastHills Federal Credit Union for your sponsorship of Take18!
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Thank you to CoastHills Federal Credit Union for your sponsorship of Take18!
If your business or organization would like to sponsor this podcast or any of our programs contact us info@centralcoastfilmsociety.org.
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 24 - Randi Barros, Cal Poly Professor & SLO WIFT Organizer
In our latest episode, we are talking with Randi Barros, professor at Cal Poly, as well as award winning screenwriter and editor about her process, teaching and the creation of the SLO Chapter of Women In Film and Television (WIFT). Our board member, Sarah Risley will also be on hand to talk about co-creating the organization. Also included in this show is our host, Daniel Lahr will also be giving his two cents on the Jungle Cruise movie and his review from the standpoint of being a former skipper.
The Central Coast Film Society is also co-hosting the chapter kickoff and meet up event for the San Luis Obispo Women In Film and Television at 3 p.m. on August 7, at Tolosa Tasting Room - 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo. The meet up is open to the community and for anyone interested in the organization to attend. For more information, Email: slowomeninfilm@gmail.com or visit Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/2nwNc0VF0
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Thank you to CoastHills Federal Credit Union for your sponsorship of Take18!
If your business or organization would like to sponsor this podcast or any of our programs contact us info@centralcoastfilmsociety.org.
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 23 - George Rose, Hollywood Photographer
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In our 19th Episode, we will be talking with Hollywood photography icon, George Rose. Plus some box office news and some retellings of Daniel's days at The World Famous Jungle Cruise in anticipation of the new movie.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 22 - Special Guest, Brad Fiedel
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
On July 3rd, 2021, we celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with a live Q&A with the film's composer, Brad Fiedel at The Movie Experience in Downtown San Luis Obispo. Join Daniel Lahr and his live Q&A with Brad and hear some of the questions fielded from the audience as well. From The Terminator to True Lies and beyond... this is one interview you won't want to miss!
Check out all of Brad's latest right here on his website.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 21 - Going to the Movies with Josh Bednarsky
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In our 21st episode, we are talking about our big 30th Anniversary Terminator 2: Judgement Day Screening with live Q&A with Brad Fiedel. We'll be talking with actor and movie theater family-member, Josh Bednarsky about the screening at The Movie Experience in Downtown San Luis Obispo, and his work on the upcoming film, Being the Ricardos, plus nerding out on classic movies we love.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 20 - Playing with Sharks
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In our 20th Episode, we will be talking with Kristin Howland, Executive Director of the Central Coast State Parks Association. They have partnered with SLOMotion Film for a screening of a National Geographic film, Playing with Sharks. Check out all the info on the screening plus a taste of what they do on the Central Coast and how they're using film screenings to bring awareness to our environment and state parks. Plus we have finally gone back to the movies, so we have a box office report again! Plus Daniel's feelings on going to the movies and the Never Stop Creating Challenge the CCFS just held.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 19 - Ralph Cable, Circus Tent Master
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In our 18th Episode, we will be talking with "Tent Master" Ralph Cable. His family owns LA Circus, a prop house that specializes in Circus props, both large and small. He has worked on several local productions, including The Greatest Showman and Water for Elephants, which filmed locally in Fillmore and Piru. More recently he was in Atlanta for filming the circus scene in Disney+ show, WandaVision.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 18 - "Firestorm '77" Documentary Crew
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In our 18th Episode, we will be having an in-depth conversation with the crew behind the local documentary, Firestorm '77. It is a harrowing story of a wind-driven wildfire on a California Air Force base in 1977 that transformed into a power struggle between military command and civilian firefighters resulting in the tragic loss of life and, for survivors, a lifetime of recurring trauma. The film will be playing at the upcoming SLOIFF in March. This is one episode you won't want to miss! You can watch the trailer here.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 17 - Skye McLennan & the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode, we caught up with Skye McLennan, the Festival Director for the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. She tells us how things are going and what we have to look forward to with film festivals in the Covid-19 world. We also will be talking about movie news, updated release dates and Golden Globe nominations that are out.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 16 - John Copeland
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode, we have an amazing in-depth conversation with John Copeland, a local filmmaker producer of the hit sci-fi television show, Babylon 5 as well as many other amazing shows. We also have a new event that is happening on November 20th! Check out all that info right here.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 15 - Kyle Plummer, Local Filmmaker
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode, we have a great talk with Kyle Plummer, a local filmmaker and also a member of the Central Coast Film Society BOD. We’ll be talking about filmmaking during COVID-19, movies we love and also… making movies with our brothers! Also we will touch on what’s the future of the film festival world out there.
Click here to watch his films at the Cambria Film Festival from August 27-30th.
For those in the industry, check out the Covid-19 Entertainment Industry Response website for more details on assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 14 - Jacob Gustafson, Local Film Student Turned Local Film Teacher & Author
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode, we have a great talk with Jacob Gustafson, film teacher at Righetti High School in Santa Maria, but also author of Awful Awesome Action Volume 1: A Journey Through the Wild World of So-Bad-They're-Good Action Films. The book is now available on Amazon right here.
For those in the industry, check out the Covid-19 Entertainment Industry Response website for more details on assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
We want to hear from you!! Be on the next show from the comfort of your home. Leave a question, comment or anything you'd like from your home right here and be featured in the next edition of Take 18! Send in a voice message here or just e-mail info@centralcoastfilmsociety.org if you want us to talk about something you want to hear about!
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 13 - Ken Napzok: Star Wars and Podcasting

Episode 12: Special Guest - Bo Derek
In this episode, I am joined by our Central Coast Film Society president of the board, Raiza Giorgi. She really wants to chat about the world of movies and what's going on locally, as well as be a part of the discussion with our special guest, Bo Derek. Bo comes on the show and talks about her amazing beginning and all the projects she's worked on. From her most famous "10" scene to producing music videos and working with veterans, this is one interview you won't want to miss!
For those in the industry, check out the Covid-19 Entertainment Industry Response website for more details on assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 11 - Epic Stuntman, Paul Lacovara
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode, we have fantastic, in-depth conversation with local stuntman you've probably seen... and didn't even know it.
San Luis Obispo local, Paul Lacovara has doubled for some of the biggest names and characters currently in Hollywood. Find out how he got his start while attending Cal Poly and how get got to where he is today, twenty years later. Check out his IMDB page here.
For those in the industry, check out the Covid-19 Entertainment Industry Response website for more details on assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 10: Acting Coach to the Stars, Aaron Metchik
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode, we have a fun conversation about some movie news as well as go over our list of Top 10 Central Coast Films to Re-Watch While in Quarantine. Then we will talk acting with Aaron Metchik. He has taught, coached, or directed series regulars, leads in studio movies, co star, guest stars, and actors just beginning their careers. One of his most famous students is Central Coast native, Zac Efron. Check out his website for Actor's Edge.
For those in the industry, check out the Covid-19 Entertainment Industry Response website for more details on assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
We want to hear from you!! Be on the next show from the comfort of your home. Leave a question, comment or anything you'd like from your home right here and be featured in the next edition of Take 18! Send in a voice message here. Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization.
Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events. Support this podcast:https://anchor.fm/take18/support

Episode 9: Movie Talk with Producer Chris Manigault
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode, we have a fun conversation with Chris Manigault, a member of the board of directors for Central Coast Film Society and a working professional in Hollywood. We will talk about all things movies, what are we watching from home during the events of Covid-19, including Lord of the Rings with Lightsabers, as well as what the state of the industry is in with the global pandemic. Chris also gives a great resource for any working professionals affected by the economic shut down.
Check out the Covid-19 Entertainment Industry Response website for more details.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events.
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Episode 8: "The Daring Decade," Film's of the 1970's with Chris Strodder
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode, we have a fun conversation with Chris Strodder, author of The Daring Decade, and we will talk about films from the early 1970s. The book is available now on Amazon Smile, where you can select the Central Coast Film Society as your charity to help with every Amazon Smile purchase.
Special thanks to the Santa Maria Sun for featuring this show in today's edition! Welcome to all the new listeners. If you haven't read the Sun's article yet, check it out here.
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Episode 7: All About Story - Our 2nd Birthday!
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
There's a lot of crazy news out there now with the coronavirus affecting all aspects of Hollywood... and the world! We'll touch a little on that, but we focus on the one of the most important aspects of filmmaking: the story. There's also a mini special guest appearance in studio who sits down for a mini interview.
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Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events.
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Episode 6 - Lab Coats In Hollywood with Professor David Kirby
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this awesome episode we cover movie news with what's going on at the box office, including effects the Corona Virus has on the industry. We will also cover a quick reviews of The Call of the Wild, The Invisible Man and Onward. Then we will sit down and talk science in movies with Professor David Kirby, author of Lab Coats in Hollywood.
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events.

Episode 5: Kyle Plummer, Local Independent Filmmaker & CCFS Board Member
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this awesome episode we cover movie news with what's going on at the box office as well. We will also cover a quick review of Sonic the Hedgehog. Kyle Plummer, local independent filmmaker and newest CCFS Board Member joins us for a sit down chat about movies that we love and what has influenced us as filmmakers.
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events.

Episode 4: David Hardberger, Miniature FX Cameraman - Blade Runner, Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Spaceballs, and more!
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this awesome episode we cover movie news with what's going on at the box office as well. We will also cover a quick review of Birds of Prey plus news from the Academy Awards.
But you can't miss our interview with David Hardberger, who worked on films such as Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, Willow, Blade Runner, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Spaceballs and the Lord of the Rings series... just to name a few. Listen to the art of shooting miniature visual effects shots and how the process went before CGI, which created some memorable cinematic moments!
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events.

Episode 3: Allen Maris, VFX Supervisor - Ad Astra
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this HUGE episode we cover movie news with what's going on at the box office as well. We will also cover quick reviews of Dolittle, Bad Boys for Life and The Gentlemen. We also will have a great sit-down with Allen Maris to talk about his work on Ad Astra visual effects and we get a reaction from Raiza Giorgi. We also let you know that for a limited time you can watch the first episode of Star Trek: Picard for free, which features the Central Coast.
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events.

Episode 2: Filmmakers Take
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode we cover movie news with what's going on at the box office as well as the major changes Disney is making to their Fox purchase. We do a quick recap of the recent awards from the PGA and SAG award shows as a prelude to the Oscars. There's also some talk about Star Trek: Picard premiering this week, which will feature the Santa Ynez Valley. We also have our first "Filmmaker's Take" segment to talk about filmmaker terms, tricks and tips. We also have a recap of upcoming CCFS Events.
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Please considering donating, becoming a member or just attend our events.

Episode 1: Award Season is Here!
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode we cover movie news with announcements of the Golden Globe Winners and Academy Award Nominations. There's also a quick look at some movie reviews, talk about Star Trek: Picard filming in Santa Ynez, and we also check out the 3-2-1 Student Film Competition and recap CCFS Events.
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization.

First Take with Host, Daniel Lahr
Welcome to Take 18! We are so excited you're here to join us to talk about everything movies!
In this episode our host, Daniel Lahr, introduces himself and the show. We are so excited to have you here. And Happy New Year!
Take 18 is a production of the Central Coast Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization.