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Colorado’s Forgotten Film History & the Future of Filmmaking | Benjamin Black
Did you know Cañon City and Colorado’s Royal Gorge region have a filmmaking history stretching back to the early days of cinema?
September 18, 2026
Celebrating Colorado Filmmakers | Short Circuit Film Festival
Colorado’s independent film community is growing — and the Short Circuit Film Festival has spent the last decade helping Colorado filmmakers get their work in front of audiences.
September 4, 2026
Can Colorado Become an Animation Hub? | Jason Shwartz, ASIFA-Colorado
Can Colorado become a major hub for animation? On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sitsdown with Jason Shwartz, Emmy-nominated animation director, producer, and President of ASIFA-Colorado, to talk about the growing animation community in Colorado and what it will take to build a sustainable industryhere.
August 21, 2026
Can Colorado Become the Next Film Hub? | Interview with Film Commissioner Lauren Grimshaw Sloan
Can Colorado become one of America's top filmmaking destinations?
August 7, 2026
How to Make an Independent Feature Film in Colorado | Piggy Duster | Set Talks
What does it really take to make an ambitious independent feature film in Colorado?
July 17, 2026
How to Build a Career in Commercial Filmmaking | Christian Silberbauer, Futuristic Films | Set Talks
How do you build a successful career in commercial filmmaking?
July 3, 2026
Colorado's Producer Accelerator | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Shayla Riggle
How do independent films actually get financed, packaged,and distributed?
June 19, 2026
How Boulder Is Building Colorado's Filmmaking Community
🎬 What does the future of Colorado's film industry look like?
June 5, 2026
How Sound Design Makes Movies Better | Mike Henderson of Plan9Sound
🎬 What makes a movie feelcinematic? In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Mike Henderson, founder of Plan 9 Sound, for a deep dive into the world of sound design for film, television, andadvertising.
May 22, 2026
How SeriesFest Is Changing TV & Helping Filmmakers Break In | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Randi Kleiner
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sitsdown with Randi Kleiner, co-founder and CEO of SeriesFest, one of the leading festivals dedicated to episodic storytelling.
May 1, 2026
What Does a Gaffer Do? | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Tyler Kaschke
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Denver-based gaffer Tyler Kaschke, widely known as the Colorado Gaffer.
April 17, 2026
How Movies Actually Get Made and Sold | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Evan Alderson
What does it really take to make a movie—from the firstscript to distribution?
April 3, 2026
SAG-AFTRA | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Sonny G
What does SAG-AFTRA actually do for actors—and how canindependent filmmakers work with union talent?
March 30, 2026
Build a Powerful Personal Brand | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Julie Ann Crommett
In this episode of Set Talks – Colorado’s Film IndustryPodcast, host Nick Fiorella sits down with media strategist,producer, and entrepreneur Julie Ann Crommett to discuss how creatives can build a powerful personal brand that opens doors in the entertainment industry.
March 6, 2026
WIFMCO Industry Fair 2026 | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Gabriella Harris
In this episode of Set Talks, Nick Fiorella sits downwith Gabriella Harris, Marketing Committee member and Newsletter & SOCO Coordinator for Women in Film & Media Colorado, to discuss the upcoming WIFMCO Industry Fair happening February 27–28, 2026.
February 20, 2026
CFVA State of the State 2026 | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Noah Smith
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sitsdown with Noah Smith, President of the Colorado Film & Video Association (CFVA), to discuss the current state of Colorado’s film and video industry and what’s ahead in 2026.
February 6, 2026
Stunts Performance in Film, TV & Video Games | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Cameron Carter & Tara Fox
What does it really mean to make a living getting hit,flipped, and thrown—for the camera?
December 20, 2025
Sparrow Street Films | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Billy Jack, and Justin Cole
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Colorado filmmakers Billy Jack and Justin Cole, two of the founders of Sparrow Street Films.
December 5, 2025
Line Producer 101 | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Elizabeth Mihelich
On this episode of Set Talks, I sit down with Elizabeth Mihelich, Founder & CEO of Inspired Idea Productionsand one of Colorado’s most respected Line Producers.
November 21, 2025
FAMCO Town Hall 2025 | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Shawna Schultz
On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Shawna Schultz — filmmaker, VFX Artist, community advocate, and board member of the Colorado Film & Video Association (CFVA).
November 7, 2025
Working as a Professional Makeup Artist | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Becky Donnelly
On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Becky Donnelly to talk about her 12-year journey as a professional makeup artist working in the Colorado film, TV, and video production industry.
October 17, 2025
CFVA 2025 & Beyond | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Noah Smith
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sitsdown with Noah Smith, the newly appointed president of the Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA).
October 3, 2025
SkyTheory Media & Studio Space | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Allen McLain
In this episode, I sit down with Allen McLain, owner of SkyTheory Studio in Denver, Colorado.
September 19, 2025
Cine Fe Colorado | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Stephanie Sunata
🎙️ On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Stephanie Sunata, the new Director of Cine Fe, a Colorado nonprofit dedicated to elevating local voices in film, television, and video production.
September 5, 2025
Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO) | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Maureen Maloney
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorellainterviews Maureen Maloney, the newly appointed president of Women in Film & Media Colorado (WIFMCO).
August 15, 2025
The Scars of Our Hands | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Matt Smaldone, and J.T. Melaragno
T. Melaragno, the creative force behind the gripping new indie feature The Scars of Our Hands.
August 1, 2025
Documentary Filmmaking with Havey Pro Cinema | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Nathan Havey, and Matt Sandoval
On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Nathan Havey, son of founder Jim Havey, and Matt Sandoval, writer, producer, and post-production coordinator at Havey Pro—a Colorado-based documentary film company.
July 18, 2025
The Power of Social Media in Film & Video | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Dannielle Stewart
On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sitsdown with Dannielle Stewart, the social media and newsletter manager for the Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA).
July 7, 2025
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Meredith Badler
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Meredith Badler, Deputy Director of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA), to explore how CBCA is driving meaningful change across Colorado’s creative industries.
June 20, 2025
Producing Narrative and Documentary Feature Films | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Britta Erickson
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Britta Erickson — a powerhouse in the Denver film scene.
June 6, 2025
The Flamingo Effect – Microbudget Filmmaking with Truce Media | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Julie Speer, & Brandon Naughton
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella dives deep into the vibrant Colorado film scene with two special guests: Brandon Naughton, President of Truce Media Collective, and Julie Speer, writer/director of The Flamingo Effect — Truce Media’s very first microbudget feature film.
May 16, 2025
What It Takes to Be a Great Director of Photography in Colorado | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Jesse Todd
In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with seasoned Colorado-based Director of Photography, Jesse Todd, for a deep dive into the craft of cinematography in the local film and video production scene.
May 2, 2025
SeriesFest | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Claire Taylor
On this episode, Nick sits down with Claire Taylor,Program Director for SeriesFest—a leading non-profit championing creators in episodic storytelling.
April 18, 2025
Personal Touch Career Services | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Donna Shannon and Dia Kline
Looking to land your dream job in the film, television,or video production industry?
April 4, 2025
Starting a Video Production Business - Popart Films | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Robbie Conaway
In this episode of the Set Talks podcast, host Nick Fiorella interviews Robbie Conaway, the founder of Popart Films, a successful video production company in Denver, CO.
March 21, 2025
Welcome to the Fishbowl - Exclusive Filmmaking Insights | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Sheryl Glubok, and Iana Dontcheva
Aspiring filmmakers, indie film enthusiasts, and Coloradolocals, this one’s for you!
March 7, 2025
Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Skyler McKelvey
🎬 Are you a filmmaker or part of Colorado's thriving local film industry?
February 21, 2025
Denver Community Media | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Corrine Marie, & Deneisha Leartiste
On this episode ofSet Talks, host Nick Fiorella sitsdown with guests Corrine Marie and Deneisha Leartiste from Denver Community Media (DCM).
February 7, 2025
TEA starring Michael Gandolfini| Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Blake Winston Rice
Join host Nick Fiorella in this must-watch episode of SetTalks as he chats with filmmaker Blake Winston Rice, the creative mind behind the award-winning short film, TEA.
January 17, 2025
City and County of Denver Video Production | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Matt Hinderman
On this episode of the Set Talks podcast, host Nick Fiorella chats with Matt Hinderman, a talented video producer for the City and County of Denver.
January 3, 2025
How to Start Your Acting Career | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Dia Kline
On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sitsdown with the incredibly talented Dia Kline, an award-winning actor with a wealth of experience across film, TV, theater, voiceover, stand-up comedy, and more.
December 20, 2024
Motion Capture at Deck Nine Games | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Web Pickersgill
On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick interviews WebbPickersgill, Studio Motion Capture Director at Deck Nine Games—the studio behind incredible titles like Life is Strange - Double Exposure and The Expanse.
December 6, 2024
Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA) | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Brandon Naughton
Join us for an engaging episode of Set Talks, Colorado'spremier film industry podcast, where host Nick Fiorella is joined by Brandon Naughton, president of the Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA).
November 15, 2024
Denver Film Festival | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Kevin Smith
Join us for an episode of Set Talks featuring KevinSmith (Chief Executive Officer of Denver Film) as he chats with Nick Fiorella.
November 1, 2024
Directing Your First Feature Film | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Wesley Clark (Writer/Director of Sirona)
Are you an aspiring filmmaker ready to tackle the exciting world of feature film directing?
October 18, 2024
Postproduction VFX with Mass FX Media | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella, Shawna Schultz, and Matt Schultz
Welcome to another exciting episode of Set Talks! Inthis episode, we bring you an in-depth discussion with Shawna Schultz and Matt Schultz, the dynamic duo behind Mass FX Media.
October 4, 2024
Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO) | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Alicia Leeper
Welcome to another exciting episode of Set Talks! 🎬In this episode, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Alicia Leeper, the president of Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO).
September 20, 2024
The Emerging Filmmakers Project | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and the EFP Producers
Nick Fiorella sits down with the producers of the EmergingFilmmakers Project to discuss what it is and why filmmakers should screen their films.
September 6, 2024
Tips for Winning the 48 Hour Film Project | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Matthew Smaldone
Want to win the 48 Hour Film Project? Get exclusive tips and insider strategies from Matthew Smaldone from Chameleon Film Studios.
August 16, 2024
Winning the 48 Hour Film Project | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Brad Stabio
In this episode of Set Talks, Nick Fiorella sits down withBrad Stabio from Stabio Productions to discuss their remarkable victory at the 2023 48 Hour Film Project.
August 2, 2024
Tips for First-Time 48 Hour Filmmakers | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella & Danielle Piscatelli
Join us on this exciting episode of Set Talks, where ourhost Nick Fiorella sits down with local filmmaker Danielle Piscatelli to discuss the ins and outs of the 48 Hour Film Project.
July 19, 2024
What is the 48 Hour Film Project? | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella & Ilya Kushnir
Join Nick Fiorella for an engaging conversation with producer Ilya Kushnir as they delve into the exciting world of the Denver 48 Hour Film Project.
July 5, 2024