Tungsten Originals

Sound designer Ryan Sullivan joined us to discuss the mysteries behind sound design, his most challenging project in his eight years of experience, and what continues to inspire him every day. Be sure to give us a rating and a review on iTunes to redeem your free Tungsten sticker! Links below:Ryan Website Instagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Editor Andrew Paynter joined us to discuss our partnership as he edits our biggest short film yet, how to price your work when entering the commercial market, and some client horror stories. Listen til the end for an exciting announcement involving Tungsten's first live event! Links below:Savannah Presents Instagram Spotify Coastal Videography Website Instagram Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Singer-songwriter Warren Givens joined us this week! We discussed the current state of the music industry, making music in the age of streaming, and the music video that we made together. Links below:Warren Website Instagram Show on September 18th in Asheville, NC half alive - "still feel" music video Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Photographer and filmmaker Kobe Van Someren discussed using art to help those in need, the dangers of exploitation when documenting disadvantaged communities, and that one time he was voluntarily homeless for a week. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes to get your free Tungsten Originals logo sticker! Links below:Kobe: Instagram World Operation Apparel Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Producer Stephen Stanley joined us to discuss navigating the film industry, diversity in Hollywood, and making a feature film with zero filmmaking experience. Links below:Stephen Stanley Website IMDb Fauve short filmTungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West: Instagram Twitter Website

Talented musician and West's childhood best friend, Daniel Nunnelee joined us this week! He released his debut EP, Tired Eyes, on July 12th, and has been on tour ever since. We discussed the stories behind his songs, the success his music has seen, and that one time he had a run-in with the police at 10 years old. Links below:Daniel: Instagram (where you can find all of his tour dates) Tired Eyes: Spotify iTunes Google Play Music DM Hailey Morris on Instagram if you want to submit questions for next week's episode where she'll interview West!Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West:Instagram

Suzannah Herbert and Lauren Belfer join us to discuss their 9 time award-winning documentary "Wrestle," an intimate coming-of-age documentary about four members of a high-school wrestling team at Huntsville's J.O. Johnson High School, a longstanding entry on Alabama's list of failing schools. We discussed how they discovered the story, the hardest parts of production, and what they learned throughout the process. Links below:Wrestle Website iTunes Amazon Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West:Instagram

Andrew & Cody joined us to discuss the films they worked on at SCAD, their expectations of film school, and their podcast Savannah Presents. We also cover the one time Cody made West get in an outdoor pool in the middle of November. Links below:Savannah Presents: Apple Podcasts Spotify Instagram Andrew:InstagramCody:InstagramTungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West:Instagram

Our lovely and talented bts photographer Hunter Hill joined us this week! We discussed how we first met, his growth as an artist, and what his future holds now that he's transferring to an art school. Links below:Hunter Instagram Website Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West:Instagram

James Sadwith discusses his journey from Martha's Vineyard to Hollywood, his independent feature film, and what it's like to win an Emmy. Links below:James Sadwith:IMDbTungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West:Instagram

Filmmaker Davi Pena joined us this week to discuss the premiere of his movie The Fray, a short film about the strength of our choices and the repercussions they have on the world. We covered the process from start to finish and Davi spoke on what the film taught him about himself. Links below:The Fray Website Instagram IMDb DaviInstagramOff Tha' BlockTungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West:Instagram

Today we're joined by the ever-so-lovely Lei White. He's a man of many talents, two of which are acting and directing. We discussed his first feature film, being a double major, and the time he met Barry Jenkins. Links below:LeiInstagram We're producing a short film for the Louisiana Film Prize, and you can support our campaign here: This Won't Hurt Until You're Gone IndieGoGo CampaignTungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West:Instagram

Seth Cunningham finally joined us on the podcast and we discussed on-set problem solving, how to stay friends with your crew mates, and Seth's craziest set story. We also announced the winner of our first merch giveaway! Links below:Seth Cunning Films Instagram Cunning Films Website Personal Instagram This Won't Hurt Until You're Gone IndieGoGo CampaignNesting Dolls feature film Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook Merch West:Instagram

Music producer, actor, and funnyguy Mitchell Pope joined us this week! We discussed making music, middle school plays, and crazy "What If?" scenarios. Links below: Mitchell Soundcloud Instagram Funny Videos to Check Out VOMITING IN A RED ROBIN | Coming Clean Ep. 1 WHY IS VAPING SO LAME Tungsten: Instagram Twitter Website Facebook West:Instagram

ELEMENT guest Evan McCormick joined us to discuss shooting on film, his first ever music video, and milk. Check out Evan's ELEMENT episode on our YouTube channel! Links below:Evan Instagram "Over Here" Music Video Tungsten: Instagram YouTube Twitter Website Facebook West:InstagramBrooks:Instagram