# Act One Podcast The official podcast of the Act One Program, the premier training program for Christians in the entertainment industry. Founded in 1999, Act One is a Christian community of entertainment industry professionals who train and equip storytellers to create works of truth, goodness and beauty. The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspiration on the business and craft of Hollywood from a Christian perspective. Page: Feed: --- ## [How to Give Notes to Screenwriters Panel Discussion (Owen Shiflett, Clare Sera and Quinton Peeples)](https://actoneprogram.com/podcast/) _2025-12-31_ Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 50 - Special Episode featuring a panel discussion on the topic of "How to Give Notes to Screenwriters" with producer/creative executive Owen Shiflett, screenwriter Clare Sera, and screenwriter/producer Quinton Peeples. Great storytelling thrives on great feedback. This class explores how to give notes that inspire, not deflate—how to challenge writers… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179533/episodes/18436783-how-to-give-notes-to-screenwriters-panel-discussion-owen-shiflett-clare-sera-and-quinton-peeples.mp3) ## [Writer/Producer John Glenn](https://actoneprogram.com/podcast/) _2025-12-30_ Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 49 - Special Episode featuring a case study from the 2025 Producing and Entertainment Executive Program on the new Lionsgate/MGM+ show, ROBIN HOOD, now streaming. During the Act One Producing and Entertainment Executive Program, we occasionally offer case studies of projects for the students to watch and discuss with the filmmakers. Recorded on Saturday,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179533/episodes/18429016-writer-producer-john-glenn.mp3) ## [Directors Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes](https://actoneprogram.com/podcast/) _2025-12-20_ Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 48 - Interview with Directors Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes of the new film, DAVID . From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179533/episodes/18391780-directors-phil-cunningham-and-brent-dawes.mp3) ## [Writer/Director Spencer Folmar](https://actoneprogram.com/podcast/) _2025-12-20_ Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 47 - Interview with Director and Screenwriter, Spencer Folmar. Spencer Folmar is the co-writer and co-director of the new film, SAINT NICK OF BETHLEHEM , starring Daniel Roebuck. Based on a true story about Allen Smith's life, this inspiring story follows a man who, after the heartbreaking loss of his son, transforms his grief into a beacon of hope for… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179533/episodes/18391461-writer-director-spencer-folmar.mp3) ## [Producer John Shepherd](https://actoneprogram.com/podcast/) _2025-11-08_ Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 46 - Interview with Producer, John Shepherd. John Shepherd is a 30-year veteran of indie & studio film. As a producer, John’s known for such films as Emanuel (2019), The Stoning of Soraya M. (2008), Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) and The Ultimate Gift (2006). His latest film is Sarah’s Oil which is inspired by the remarkable true story of Sarah… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179533/episodes/18153279-producer-john-shepherd.mp3) ## [Screenwriters Jacob Roman and Kenny Ryan](https://actoneprogram.com/podcast/) _2024-11-27_ Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 45 - Interview with Screenwriters Jacob Roman and Kenny Ryan of the new film, ELEVATION . After meeting in college, KENNY RYAN and JACOB ROMAN teamed up to sell their first script, DAVID VS GOLIATH (a 300-style take on the Biblical epic) to Sony Pictures. Since then they’ve sold multiple feature projects around town, most recently ELEVATION , which they… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179533/episodes/16181447-screenwriters-jacob-roman-and-kenny-ryan.mp3) ## [Writer/Director Christine Swanson](https://actoneprogram.com/podcast/) _2024-11-25_ Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 44 - Interview with Director and Screenwriter, Christine Swanson. Christine Swanson is the writer/director of the new film, ALBANY ROAD, starring Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield. The film is about a New York executive who is forced to share a rental car with her ex-fiancé's mother, only to discover that the mother is hiding a major secret. The… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179533/episodes/16173114-writer-director-christine-swanson.mp3) ## [Screenwriter Andrea Nasfell and Producer Brady Nasfell](https://actoneprogram.com/podcast/) _2024-05-31_ Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 43 - Interview with Screenwriter Andrea Nasfell and Producer Brady Nasfell of the new film, MR. MANHATTAN. Brady Nasfell has produced feature films and television for Netflix, Sony, Lionsgate, Fox Sports, NBC, VH1, Discovery Networks and independent distributors. Recent films include MR. MANHATTAN (starring Alexa and Carlos PenaVega), FOURTH OF JULY… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179533/episodes/15168087-screenwriter-andrea-nasfell-and-producer-brady-nasfell.mp3) ## [Writer/Director Andrew Hyatt](https://actoneprogram.com/podcast/) _2024-05-23_ Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 42 - Interview with Director and Screenwriter, Andrew Hyatt. Andrew Hyatt is the director and co-writer of the new film, SIGHT , starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen, which follows the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese American who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon. Drawing upon the grit and determination he gained from a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179533/episodes/15126855-writer-director-andrew-hyatt.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CtIu3jI0Cstx) _2024-05-23 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Writer/Director Adam Anders](https://actoneprogram.com/podcast/) _2023-11-08_ Send us Fan Mail Act One Podcast - Episode 41 - Interview with Director, Screenwriter and Musician, Adam Anders. Adam is the director and co-writer of the new film, JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM , a musical adventure about the birth of Christ which is being released exclusively in theaters by Sony Pictures on November 10th. Adam is a four-time Grammy® nominee and two-time People's Choice Award winner. For… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179533/episodes/13930667-writer-director-adam-anders.mp3)