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Episode Synopsis
Joe Carabeo is a multi-talented creator who got his start producing backyard wrestling videos, but went on to write, shoot and direct all manner of short and long films. He also helps run 2 of DC’s most successful short film festivals. We’ll talk about:
– How the wrestling videos boosted his career
– Project Resolution and RVAtv’s HouseShow in Richmond
– Adding films to Awesome Con
– Updating DC Shorts Film Festival
– Shooting the doc on the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour
– His new sci-fi web series
LINKS
Joe Carabeo’s website
Astray Productions
Joe’s films to rent on Amazon
Awesome Con Short Film Fest
DC Shorts Film Festival
Trailer for Kia vs Everyone
Comic illustrator Kenneth Rocafort
My review of The Iron Claw
My review of Wonka
– How the wrestling videos boosted his career
– Project Resolution and RVAtv’s HouseShow in Richmond
– Adding films to Awesome Con
– Updating DC Shorts Film Festival
– Shooting the doc on the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour
– His new sci-fi web series
LINKS
Joe Carabeo’s website
Astray Productions
Joe’s films to rent on Amazon
Awesome Con Short Film Fest
DC Shorts Film Festival
Trailer for Kia vs Everyone
Comic illustrator Kenneth Rocafort
My review of The Iron Claw
My review of Wonka
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