Posts by Frank Scacciaferro
Heather Barkley: Operations Manager @ Common Logic
We all know how hard it is to learn two, maybe three, skill positions in the production industry. What if you’re job meant understanding EVERY position PLUS having to evaluated the personality chemistry of each person and the team. That’s the responsibility of our next guest. Her advice on what it takes to land…
Read MoreCourtney Mentzel: Actor, Showrunner, Puppeteer and more!
Ever wonder what an actor, showrunner, puppeteer, social media wiz, executive producer all have in common? In the case of Courtney Mentzel they are all one person. In this interview Courtney lays out how her passion for acting at an early age has taken her on a journey with stops at each of those positions.…
Read MoreDavid Rosenthal: Music Director/keyboard player for Billy Joel Band, Composer, Synth Programmer
Presently and for the past thirty years David Rosenthal has been the music director and keyboard wizard in the Billy Joel Band. But this is only part of the story. Throughout his career he has been a musician, composer, synthesizer programmer, music producer, orchestrator and touring professional. He has shared those talents with names like,…
Read MoreDavid Capece: CEO of CROOW
When you find a great piece of technology that solves many of your professional problems you immediately want to share that with your friends. When you meet a really intelligent person with degrees from John Hopkins and Wharton and was the head of finance at ESPN magazine, you definitely want to add them to your…
Read MoreMike Gogel: Media Manager Ramapo College, Radio Host, Actor
When I say the name Mike Gogel some might say, “oh the actor”? Others will reply, “Yea I know him, he’s the audio guy?” or “Isn’t he a DJ?” “Wait I think he’s in Radio”… Some west coast folks will say they knew him as a PA on Hollywood Squares. “oh yea I worked with…
Read MoreBilly Webster: Composer & Musician
You know the phrase “nice guys finish last”? Well that is not the case with composer and musician Billy Webster. He is one of the industries nicest and most genuine. His journey has taken him from a singer in a Heavy Metal band in rural Pennsylvania to a NYC punk band performing at CBGBs. All…
Read MoreAdam Costas: Digital Ad Operations Specialist
Everyone has a journey. From intern at NY Giants broadcast programing to NBC Universal to Tennis Channel to Asian TV to Sirius XM to Premion to Insider to WebMD to hosting and cohosting multiple podcasts, Adam Costas knows how to never stop growing and advancing his skills. As a creative gathering experience and new skills…
Read MoreAlex Aurichio: Cinematographer/Storyteller
The learning never stops. Alex Aurichio began his film career while still in school working on major projects. He first set out to master camera as a Cinematographer. Then while adding to his storytelling abilities he saw the power of lighting as it related to setting the texture and atmosphere of a scene. Those two…
Read MoreMarcus Ryle: Inventor, Visionary, Entrepreneur
Would you believe me if I told you I knew a guy who quit school at 16 and went to work in the Caltech Music Lab. At 18 was handpicked by Tom Oberheim, founder of a leading and pioneering synthesizer manufacturer of the same name, Oberhiem. This “kid” went on to help design Oberheim’s OBXa,…
Read MoreChris Merz: A2 for MSG Networks
Say the name Chazz McSorley in a crowded bar or in a broadcast studio and you might get a react from a few people.Say the name Chris Merz in that same room and you will definitely hear a sudden and positive cheer. So, who is this awesome dude from Staten Island, NY? Some may say he is…
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