Summary

How to make a successful independent film about the mob, and guidance in the often hectic world of filmmaking/media.

@TomBenteyMedia sits down with Craig Syracusa @Craig_Syracusa the writer/director of the independent film, “Omertà: The Act of Silence,” currently on Amazon Prime and many other platforms. Craig is also the host of the “Walk in Faith” Podcast.

We recorded this episode at Shared Universe Podcast Studio @shareduniverse at Bellworks in Holmdel, New Jersey. @Bellworks

Craig and I discuss:

-His upbringing in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn and the motivation and inspiration for this film

-The challenges that come with making a film on a very low budget

-How he stays motivated and his mind set on success

-How we changed in our thirties and what we value now

-Working on “Good Morning America” and “Entertainment Tonight”

-His new life in Holmdel, New Jersey

And much more.

Great insights on how to be productive as a solo entrepreneur in media.

#TomBenteyMedia #Omerta #IndieFilm #entrepreneur #WalkInFaith #Producer #Director #Writer #Actor #BensonhurstBK #HolmdelNJ #BellWorks #SharedUniverse #Podcast #MingChen #GoodMorningAmerica #Inspiration #Motivation

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Ep. 5: “Growing Up and Moving On” with Kathleen Carlucci, Director Edison Memorial Tower

Thomas Alva Edison Series:

“Growing Up and Moving On”

In Episode # 5, we speak with Kathy Carlucci-Director, Edison Memorial Tower about:

-Edison as a family man

-Edison’s time in Newark and what led him to move to Menlo Park, New Jersey.

-His time in England and what he learned from that very important trip.

-Edison’s approach to his work

-How Edison changed the world with his new lighting system.

-Working with JP Morgan

-How a chance encounter as a boy changed his life forever

-His first invention

-Edison’s move to the East Coast

-Edison creation of industries

-Henry Ford admiration for Edison

-Edison travels the country to light America

-Edison creates the Battery

-Edison as an international celebrity

-What became of Menlo Park after Edison leaves

-Henry Ford bringing some of Edison’s lab to Michigan

-How’s Edison light really changed the world

#ThomasEdison #Edison #EdisonNJ #EdisonMemorialTower #LightBulb #Telegraph #HenryFord #StockTicker #Inventor #AmericanInventor #entrepreneur #JPMorgan #MenloParkNJ #Lab #MenloParkLab #Muckers #EdisonNJ

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In Ep. # 4, Dr. Paul Israel, The Thomas Edison Papers, Rutgers University speaks about:

– Edison’s religious beliefs, or lack thereof

– His philosophical view of the natural world

– Interest and belief in spiritualism and unknown forces

– Love for Shakespeare and reading all types of material

– How he commercialized the lighting system

– 9,999 ways that did not work and Edison’s belief that failure was just a way to find success.

– Edison and Tesla relationship, fead and myth.

– What he really means when he says, invention is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.

– Edison’s influence on Steve Jobs and Elon Musk.

#Thomas Edison #SteveJobs #ElonMusk #MenloParkLab #Invention #Inventor #ElectricCar #Motivation #Inspiration #EdisonNj #EdisonTower #LightBulb #Success #spiritualism #Religion #belief #HardWork #Tesla #NikolaTesla #Science #Technology #Creating

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Thomas Alva Edison Series. Episode # 3: A Life of Work.

In this Episode, Dr. Paul Israel, Edison Papers of Rutgers University discusses:

Why Menlo Park, New Jersey was a great location for his laboratory.

Edison’s social and family life, and lack thereof.

Edison’s interactions with the media and how he used his exposure to his advantage.

Edison’s work habits.

Edison’s family life

How Edison overshadowed the people around him.

Edison’s Motion Picture invention was not solely his, and how did not see the art form of movies early on.

Early Motion Picture industry in New Jersey

#ThomasEdison #MenloPark #EdisonNJ #EdisonTower #LightBulb #MotionPicture #Movies #Film #Edison #Camera #Action #EdisonFamily #Inventor #MovieMaker #TheGreatTrainRobbery #ElectricLight #WestOrangeNJ #NewJersey #CharlesEdison #RutgersUniversity #Goals #Motivation #Inspiration

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Marina Aris @marinaaris_ founder of the Brooklyn Writers Company @bklynwritersco speaks about how that organization creates a community for new and established writers looking to self publish. This convo dives pretty deep into art, creativity and finding the beauty in hardships and hurt. We also learn about Ms. Aris’s writing style, her upcoming books, the inspiration behind them, what led her to writing, and so much more…Full podcast on YouTube and all podcast platforms. @TomBenteyMedia

#BrooklynWritersCo #writersjourney #writing #poetry #creativelife #inspiration #motivation #books #reading #novels #memoirs #creativejourney #marinaaris #TomBenteyMedia #Art #ArtistLife #AlmostFamous #Podcast #WritersLife #CatherInTheRye #JDSalinger

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Thomas Alva Edison

Episode # 1

Learning From Failure.

Dr. Paul Israel of The Edison Papers, Rutgers University speaks about Thomas Edison’s childhood in Milan Ohio and Port Huron, Michigan. Not a terribly gifted student, Thomas Edison thrived in learning independently and loved work from a very early age. Saving a young boy from an oncoming train changed the course of his life forever. To show his gratitude, the boy’s father taught young Thomas Edison the new Morse telegraphic system. Edison exceed at Telegraphy and began to develop ways which improved the technology. Thomas Edison’s father was an interesting character who both succeeded and failed throughout his life. Young Edison learned that failure is not the end, just another opportunity to succeed.

#ThomasEdison #Edison #MilanOhio #PortHuronMichigan #EdisonPapers #MenloPark #EdisonNJ #EdisonMuseum #Inspiration #Motivation #Inventor #Telegraph #Telegraphy #RailRoad #Boston #NewYork #ThomasWatson #AlexanderGrahamBell #Morse #Inventor

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The simplicity of “The Sound of Metal” makes it so compelling and powerful. Here are some great lessons from the this amazing film.

#TheSoundOfMetal #Film #Filmmaker #Director #Writer #Actor #Oscars #Metal #RockBand #Prime #AmazonPrime #IndieFilmmaker #Filmmaker #Teacher #RizAhmed #DariusMarder

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When I first heard of “My Octopus Teacher” on Netflix, I thought it was a joke. My goodness was I wrong. In this video, I break down why that film is so exceptional. Oh the humanity!!!

#MyOctopusTeacher #Netflix #Filmmaker #Actor #Writer #Documentary #Film #Series #Content #Creator #Producer #Ocean #Octopus #Nature #FreeDiver #Scuba #UnderWater #Oscars #BestDocumentary

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Starting an Acting Career later in life.

A recap of the tips provided in TBM Podcast # 7 with actor Gemma Mcllhenny. Many people out there want to get back into or begin an acting career in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. It is totally possible and I break down the process that Gemma outlined.

If you have passion for acting or for anything really, the time is now to take control of your life.

#acting #actor #film #television #actingcareer #sagaftra #philly #nyc #director #series #creative #passion #arts #writer #TomBenteyMedia #TBM #Podcast

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