673
Downloads
16
Episodes
Chats with people in film, TV, and tech +personal stories about finding happiness and reaching big goals
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Recorded in May of 2019 - Interview with Devin Cole, Head of Partnerships at Workbar. In this episode, we talk about being a connecter, the importance of diversity and inclusion, “helping others first”, what he loves about Boston...and I mention: “If you say ‘Devin Cole’ three times, then Innovation happens somewhere in Boston.” Fancy.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
In this episode I talk about how I made a list of experiences that I wanted in my life, took a leap, and set out to create the life I wanted...such as directing a music video, traveling every month, working on a Hollywood studio lot TV show, time with family and friends, getting paid to direct commercial corporate videos, putting on events I'm passionate about, and so on.
Jed Hammel is a Producer/Director/Editor/Event Planner for Volta Visual Video - Producer of Comic-Con Indie Film Festival Best Short, production office crew credits include "ER" and NBC Late Night ("Tonight Show", etc). Directed/edited videos for Techstars US Air Force Accelerator, Alienware & Dell, etc. Founder of the Filmshift Film Festival. Produced or directed indie projects accepted into 100+ indie film festivals.
In the event realm, Hammel was head of events at Workbar coworking, putting on a number of tech, social impact, inclusion-oriented, and art events.
Some of his other event planning experience includes a 250 guest City Awake closing night party, Hammel is a co-founder, (featuring 2 hip-hop artists, a rock band, an a capella group, story slam, art salon, and 2 DJ’s), The Boston Calendar's 200+ guest "Free Boston" events (featuring boozy ice cream, tequila tasting, and an conversation starters), and 8 years of the Filmshift Film Festival (social impact/50% female directors).
Other events include this one sponsored by Aeronaut Brewery and Startup Institute, and this women in tech event at WeWork Cambridge.
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
In this episode we talk about screenwriting in Hollywood, how to break into the industry, and general screenwriting, networking, and filmmaking Best Practices.
Matthew Reynolds is the Co-Founder of Meridian Pictures, a production company dedicated to producing and developing original works and distinctive genre properties; currently developing SECRET AGENT X-9, based on the Dashiell Hammett graphic novel, as well as NIGHTSIDE, based on the illicit paperback publishing world of the 1960s, and an untitled Manhattan Horror / thriller series from veteran horror writer Neal Marshall Stevens. His most recent credit is Associate Producer for the Netflix film, "The Highwaymen" starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson.
Jed Hammel is a Producer/Director/Editor/Event Planner for Volta Visual Video - Producer of Comic-Con Indie Film Festival Best Short, production office crew credits include "ER" and NBC Late Night ("Tonight Show", etc). Directed/edited videos for Techstars US Air Force Accelerator, Alienware & Dell, etc. Founder of the Filmshift Film Festival. Produced or directed indie projects accepted into 100+ indie film festivals.
In the event realm, Hammel was head of events at Workbar coworking, putting on a number of tech, social impact, inclusion-oriented, and art events.
Some of his other event planning experience includes a 250 guest City Awake closing night party, Hammel is a co-founder, (featuring 2 hip-hop artists, a rock band, an a capella group, story slam, art salon, and 2 DJ’s), The Boston Calendar's 200+ guest "Free Boston" events (featuring boozy ice cream, tequila tasting, and an conversation starters), and 8 years of the Filmshift Film Festival (social impact/50% female directors).
Other events include this one sponsored by Aeronaut Brewery and Startup Institute, and this women in tech event at WeWork Cambridge.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Emmy Serviss is a good friend and fancy pants. She has experience working on Emmy Award-winning TV productions and indie film in Los Angeles, and she performs and directs improv and sketch comedy for Improv Boston and Comedy Sportz Boston. She has been a member of several sketch groups over the years and is currently performing with her group SUZZY. Emmy was a cast member of The ImprovBoston Holiday Spectacular, Comedy, America!, It's Allston Christmas, Charlie Town!, and Fool Descending a Staircase. She directed Comedy, America, The First and Second Sketchy Holiday HAHA, and is a former producer of LaughterRisk and Battle Royale. Emmy is also a Major League player for ComedySportz Boston. Fancy.
Jed Hammel is a Producer/Director/Editor/Event Planner for Volta Visual Video - Producer of Comic-Con Indie Film Festival Best Short, production office crew credits include "ER" and NBC Late Night ("Tonight Show", etc). Directed/edited videos for Techstars US Air Force Accelerator, Alienware & Dell, etc. Founder of the Filmshift Film Festival. Produced or directed indie projects accepted into 100+ indie film festivals.
In the event realm, Hammel was head of events at Workbar coworking, putting on a number of tech, social impact, inclusion-oriented, and art events.
Some of his other event planning experience includes a 250 guest City Awake closing night party, Hammel is a co-founder, (featuring 2 hip-hop artists, a rock band, an a capella group, story slam, art salon, and 2 DJ’s), The Boston Calendar's 200+ guest "Free Boston" events (featuring boozy ice cream, tequila tasting, and an conversation starters), and 8 years of the Filmshift Film Festival (social impact/50% female directors).
Other events include this one sponsored by Aeronaut Brewery and Startup Institute, and this women in tech event at WeWork Cambridge.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Instagram: whoisjed_events_video_podcasts
Product Designer, Cass Hebert, In this episode, my friend Cass eloquently shares her advice and experience surrounding the tech and startup community. Our conversation ranges from practical advice of how to make a career switch, her day-to-day experiences, diversity and inclusion, and how to break into the tech community.
Jed Hammel is a Producer/Director/Editor/Event Planner for Volta Visual Video - Producer of Comic-Con Indie Film Festival Best Short, production office crew credits include "ER" and NBC Late Night ("Tonight Show", etc). Directed/edited videos for Techstars US Air Force Accelerator, Alienware & Dell, etc. Founder of the Filmshift Film Festival. Produced or directed indie projects accepted into 100+ indie film festivals.
In the event realm, Hammel was head of events at Workbar coworking, putting on a number of tech, social impact, inclusion-oriented, and art events.
Some of his other event planning experience includes a 250 guest City Awake closing night party, Hammel is a co-founder, (featuring 2 hip-hop artists, a rock band, an a capella group, story slam, art salon, and 2 DJ’s), The Boston Calendar's 200+ guest "Free Boston" events (featuring boozy ice cream, tequila tasting, and an conversation starters), and 8 years of the Filmshift Film Festival (social impact/50% female directors).
Other events include this one sponsored by Aeronaut Brewery and Startup Institute, and this women in tech event at WeWork Cambridge.
Saturday Mar 02, 2019
Saturday Mar 02, 2019
IG Handle: whoisjed_events_video_podcasts
Actor/comedian Dennis Hurley who is featured in Justin Timberlake's music video, "Can't Stop This Feeling" and the NBC Sitcom, "Superstore") joins me in a conversation that starts out as a recap of our film, improv, and sketch comedy projects and turns into a deeper conversation on how we define success and happiness.
Jed Hammel is a Producer/Director/Editor/Event Planner for Volta Visual Video - Producer of Comic-Con Indie Film Festival Best Short, production office crew credits include "ER" and NBC Late Night ("Tonight Show", etc). Directed/edited videos for Techstars US Air Force Accelerator, Alienware & Dell, etc. Founder of the Filmshift Film Festival. Produced or directed indie projects accepted into 100+ indie film festivals.
In the event realm, Hammel was head of events at Workbar coworking, putting on a number of tech, social impact, inclusion-oriented, and art events.
Some of his other event planning experience includes a 250 guest City Awake closing night party, Hammel is a co-founder, (featuring 2 hip-hop artists, a rock band, an a capella group, story slam, art salon, and 2 DJ’s), The Boston Calendar's 200+ guest "Free Boston" events (featuring boozy ice cream, tequila tasting, and an conversation starters), and 8 years of the Filmshift Film Festival (social impact/50% female directors).
Other events include this one sponsored by Aeronaut Brewery and Startup Institute, and this women in tech event at WeWork Cambridge.