She Called Action

Director, Choreographer and Dancer, Lauren Finerman chats about her journey from dance to directing and shares how she chased the vision for her short film Paper Birds.

A fantastic, young cinematographer shares about her journey from being in a dark room with film to learning how to create light, the talented Alissa Rooney makes this short interview a delight to listen to.

Producer, Director and talented Actress, Miranda Bailey chats with show host about her journey and shares the origin story of her website TheCherryPicks - the go-to place for the female perspective on film.

Rodes Phire gets a little "fan girl" with the talented and resourceful filmmaker Liz Manashil.

Ashley Maria is a director and writer located in Los Angeles, CA. She received her MFA from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, is the recipient of the prestigious Directors Guild of America award, and most recently, she was recognized as the “Best New Director” at the DTLA Film Festival. Best known for her films and media work, including the comedy & horror shorts — Friday Night Fright and Volcano Girl, and her 2020 breakthrough production Pioneers in Skirts, Ashley is also an advocate for advancing women’s opportunities. She is a North American delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women – the principal global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and the advancement of women. When not on set, Ashley is a directing instructor at UCLA’s Film School and a sound instructor at the American Film Institute’s Young Women in Film program.

Director, Choreographer, all-around Hustler and creative, Jessica Redish chats with Rodes Phire about her unique journey into Directing with movement infusion.

Tisch trained actress turned successful, burgeoning director, Foster Wilson shares her journey with Rodes Phire.

Author, Documentarian, Actress and fellow female empowerer, Leslie Zemeckis chats with Rodes about what inspired her documentaries and why it is so important to support other women.

Powerful, empowering and dynamic, writer | director Christine T. Berg shares her journey as she reflects upon turning obstacles into opportunities.

Heart On Fire Production's founder, Director and Producer Jenn Page talks about being a creative, learning to say no and what you should say yes to, totally worth the listen!

Award-winning Director, Producer and all-around inspiring filmmaker, Cameo Wood talks about how she incorporates her love of sci-fi, teaching and learning into her films.

Actress, entrepreneur and just the sweetest babe ever, Cristen Coppen dishes with Rodes about her journey into Hollywood and how it lead to her developing Lip Lush, her vaginal oil line.

Cinematographer, Drone Operator and wonderful tradeswoman, Crystal Kelley shares her insight on filmmaking, diversity and collaboration.

Photographer, model, street artist and an all-around incredible person, Ashley Kolodner shares her wild journey of being an artist.

Rom-Com Fest creator and an absolutely delightful woman, Miraya Berke shares her experience in launching a film festival.

The Storied Group's President, Molly Schoneveld, dishes on Public Relations, being a business owner and the importance of developing crafting a story around your image.

Kristen Henry King shares her wisdom on acting, branding, performing and chasing your dream.

Podcast Producer Mackenzie Jeffrey chats with Show Host Rodes Phire. She dives in deep, asking Rodes why she change her name, how she manages her day and what she plans for Season 2.

"Bloodrite" The Pilot Script. Written by: Sarah Smith-Williams & Ellie Jepperson Recorded at: Manhattan Beach Studios Directed by: Rodes Phire Produced by: Frankie Ingrassia Associate Producer: Mackenzie Jeffrey Read by: Bill Ferris Rachel Michiko Whitney Melanie Keller Cheray O'Neal Dominic Lee David Tarr