Dreamers2Makers Films

11/01/2023

Dreamers2Makers Films announcements soon...
https://www.dreamers2makers.com/

10/07/2023

Two years ago "A Song For Ruth" mini-documentary was premiered in partnership with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. This film celebrated the life and career of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as the DSO held a world premiere celebration. Truly a worldwide production.
⇩ Watch "A Song For Ruth" mini-doc ⇩
https://www.dreamers2makers.com/

10/06/2023

What do you think changed with the industry that a filmmaker as talented and dedicated as you just can’t make the films that they want?

“Well, the industry is over,” Scorsese said….Studios, he said, are not “interested any longer in supporting individual voices that express their personal feelings or their personal thoughts and personal ideas and feelings on a big budget. And what’s happened now is that they’ve pigeonholed it to what they call indies.”

Now 80, the legendary director is on one of the most creative runs of his career— and consumed by the challenges (and opportunities) of all that he has left to do.

08/06/2023

Daniel Lanois' secret sauce includes Pastor Brady Blade, father of world renowned musicians Brady and Brian Blade. Enjoy my retrospective 2017 interview with Brady Sr. as he talked about Aretha Franklin, early days as a radio star, and raising his boys that became world renowned musicians. Extraordinary insight into the Blade family. https://open.substack.com/pub/thesynthphonicpianist/p/dreamers2makers-pastor-brady-blade?r=711eu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

07/21/2023

20 July 1969 - Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. In 2019 I interviewed on the Dreamers2Makers podcast author David Chudwin. His book "I was a Teenaged Space Reporter" chronicles his own experiences as a journalist in 1969.

Listen now | From Apollo 11 To Our Future in Space [EP013 2019]

07/16/2023

July 16 1969 - NASA's Apollo 11 and its astronaut crew left the Earth. On the expedition's 50th Anniversary Brandon Fibbs and I interviewed Stephen Slater, who is one of genius filmmakers behind the extraordinary documentary "Apollo 11." Listen again to my Dreamers2Makers podcast to revisit the excitement of humans traveling Earth's Moon.

Listen now | Stephen Slater | Archive Producer for the documentary film "Apollo 11" | Interview by Brandon Fibbs (Wikisurfer, Cosmos, Nine Days in July) [EP010 2019]

07/04/2023

My friend Pranvera Hyseni is a unstoppable force of nature. Her dream has been to build an astronomy observatory and planetarium for her home, the nation of Kosovo. That dream is now a reality but when I interviewed her in 2017, it was still a dream in the making. I have reposted my entire interview with Pranvera at Dreamers2Makers Project | Substack
https://open.substack.com/pub/thesynthphonicpianist/p/dreamers2makers-pranvera-hyseni-ep008?r=711eu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

07/03/2023

Hello my old and new friends,
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Over the next several weeks I will be posting the rest of my podcasts that were originally broadcast in 2017 through 2019. As I reviewed and prepared the Substack queue, I’ve been reminded how diverse my interview subjects were back then. My one man band production team interviewed musicians, journalists, and filmmakers. I had no idea that COVID-19 was just about to emerge and I would find myself making documentary films and television. All of us that worked for decades as musicians had to find new and safe ways to continue our creative life when stages lowered their curtains.

06/28/2023

Latest time machine Podcast featuring Jazz legend Dan Haerle | A deep dive into the life and career jazz pianist/educator and professor emeritus of Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas. Dan was THE music teacher that changed everything for me at a Jamey Aebersold jazz camp decades ago.

Listen now (107 min) | Dreamers2Makers Project | Dan Haerle JAZZ HALL OF FAME / JAZZ EDUCATORS NETWORK - 'Legend of Jazz Education' [EP007 2017]

06/19/2023

Another time machine podcast episode 2017 | I interviewed the great Grammy winning musician Wouter Kellerman​ Since my 2017 conversation, Kellerman has continued his global
whirlwind travel schedule. Enjoy !

Listen now (91 min) | More than a decade after the release of his debut album, Grammy® Award winner Wouter Kellerman is recognized as one of South Africa’s foremost musicians [EP006 2017]

05/31/2023

Jamie Glaser is one of the world's great musicians. Guitarist. Composer. Educator. Storyteller. Glaser does it all. In 2017 I was honored to have him as a guest on my podcast. As I re-imagine my podcast production at Substack, I share with all of you my interview with the brilliant guitarist Jamie Glaser.
https://open.substack.com/.../dreamers2makers-project...
Photography credit: Kevin Raymond Music

Listen now (91 min) | Deep dive interview with legendary guitarist/composer Jamie Glaser. Glaser is best known for his guitar work with jazz legend Jean-Luc Ponty. [EP005 2017]

05/30/2023

The relaunch of my podcast continues at Substack. Back in 2017 I interviewed Paul D'Adamo of Cozy Arc | He talks about his music and recording albums with members of Yes, King Crimson, Phil Collins Band, and Genesis. [EP003 2017]

Listen now (109 min) | Interview with Paul D'Adamo of Cozy Arc Recording | Talks about his music and recording albums with members of Yes, King Crimson, Phil Collins Band, and Genesis. [EP003 2017]

05/29/2023

Sean Chen , Van Cliburn 2013 Third Place Prizewinner, and a total polymath. I met him after a performance for Steinway Pianos, thanks to Otis Gray.
This was my second "Silent Pianist" podcast episode recorded in 2017 and we featured some of his recordings as well. Enjoy as we talk about piano music, Studio Ghibli, computer programming, and the Steinway Spiro technologies.

Listen now (70 min) | Dreamers2Makers | Sean Chen [EP002 2017]

05/29/2023

The return of my podcast via the Substack universe.
Lisa Markley was my very first interview back in 2017. Take a listen today for free!

Listen now (74 min) | Dreamers2Makers | Lisa Markley [EP001 2017]

05/23/2023

Happy birthday to pastor Brady Blade
Father to the brothers Brian Blade and Brady Blade = I interviewed Brady senior at his office in Shreveport and it was one the greatest podcast interviews ever

Dreamers2Makers Project | Pastor Brady Blade SeniorHosted by Mike Dawson (Songwriter, Composer, STEAM Advocate)Today’s guest is Pastor Brady Blade. He’s best...

05/05/2023

Dreamers2Makers Films has entered Annie Benjamin | Night Bird
into the Santa Fe International Film Festival (documentary short category) Now that we're based in New Mexico, it's a great way to showcase Kyle Sullivan Bill Schweikert Brady Blade Glenn Fukunaga Dave Scher Guzman Joel and Chris Bell to the planet. Watch the film: https://nightbird.anniebenjamin.com/

The 15th Annual Santa Fe International Film Festival takes place October 18th-22nd, 2023. Dubbed “Toronto, but on a much smaller scale ” by Deadline Hollywoo...

04/06/2023

02/16/2023

Kyle Sullivan is the genius DIRECTOR and FILM EDITOR of the mini-doc "Annie Benjamin - Night Bird."
http://anniebenjamin.com/
Along with stunning cinematography by Bill Schweikert, Kyle Sullivan brings the experience of "Night Bird" to the big screen.
Kyle Sullivan|Screen Door Pictures for Dreamers2Makers Films
Art design by BJ McDonald of Stryde Digital.
https://www.screendoorpictures.com/

01/26/2023

ANNIE BENJAMIN | NIGHT BIRD - Brady Blade (Producer)
Hear Annie's entire Night Bird album at BandCamp:
https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/album/night-bird
Watch the album Mini-doc: https://nightbird.anniebenjamin.com/
Newsletter Sign up: https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/follow_me

01/15/2023

More "Night Bird" news...
Annie Benjamin will have a brand new website going live soon. Here is a sneak peak screenshot. STAY TUNED.
Annie Benjamin | Night Bird - LIVE at BandCamp
Buy at: https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/album/night-bird
Watch Annie's BTS "Night Bird" mini-documentary
NOW: https://nightbird.anniebenjamin.com/
“Annie Benjamin | Night Bird” was produced by Brady Blade (Daniel Lanois, Emmylou Harris, Dave Matthews) and recorded/mixed by Chris Bell (Erykah Badu, Don Henley, U2). Music for Night Bird was tracked at Blue Rock Artist Ranch & Studio (Wimberley) and at Arlyn Studios (Austin) during a rare 2021 un-lock-down during the height of the Covid pandemic.

01/07/2023

Featured musicians Hollywood Squares style ( #1)
Annie Benjamin | Night Bird - BUY Annie's music today!
Brady Blade Glenn Fukunaga Dave Scher Guzman Joel
Mike Dawson --- Check out the album & the BTS mini-doc
Exciting announcements coming soon https://nightbird.anniebenjamin.com/

01/06/2023

Annie's "Night Bird" album is getting great reviews from her fans.
We made a mini-documentary about the recording sessions.
WATCH Annie's "Night Bird" BTS mini-doc NOW
http://rocketgirlmusic.com/
Buy Annie Benjamin "Night Bird" album
https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/
Don't forget to sign up for Annie's Newsletter at BandCamp

01/04/2023

Sign up for the NEWSLETTER when you buy "Night Bird"
WATCH Annie's "Night Bird" BTS mini-doc NOW
http://rocketgirlmusic.com/
Buy Annie Benjamin "Night Bird" album
https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/

The Musicians
Annie Benjamin | Lead vocals, Acoustic guitar, Flute
Composer, Singer-songwriter, The Night Bird
Brady Blade | Drum kit, Percussion
Mike Dawson | Piano, Organ, Rhodes, Synthesizers
Glenn Fukunaga | Bass Guitars
Dave Scher | Guitars / Vocals (Night Bird, Promised Land)
Joel Guzman | Accordion (Jenny’s Daddy, Sway)
Eleanor Whitmore | Violin (Paint Brush Moon)
Bonnie Whitmore | Vocals (The Call)
Eleanor Whitmore | Vocals (The Call)
Pedro Segundo | Percussion
(Sway, Springtime In Baltimore, Promised Land)
Special Guest:
Tzinnat Inch - Rap (Springtime In Baltimore)

The Producers and Engineers
Produced - Brady Blade | Recorded/Mixed - Chris Bell
The Filmmakers
Director - Kyle Sullivan | Cinematography - Bill Schweikert

Executive Producer for the album & film
Mike Dawson

01/02/2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023
WATCH Annie's "Night Bird" BTS mini-doc NOW
Director - Kyle Sullivan | Cinematography - Bill Schweikert
http://rocketgirlmusic.com/
Buy Annie Benjamin "Night Bird" album
Produced - Brady Blade | Recorded/Mixed - Chris Bell
https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/

12 track album

12/29/2022

WE COULDN'T WAIT!!! Night Bird mini-doc leaves the nest early.
WATCH Annie's "Night Bird" BTS mini-doc NOW
http://rocketgirlmusic.com/
Buy Annie Benjamin "Night Bird" album https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/

12/28/2022

BANDCAMP is where you can buy & download "Night Bird"
Click here for Annie's new album
https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/
STAY TUNED for the "Night Bird" mini doc | Premieres 12.31.2022
YouTube Teaser: https://youtu.be/eY2CTKfIfA4

12/27/2022

Stay home, eat more pie!
Click here for Annie's new album "Night Bird"
https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/
Annie Benjamin | Night Bird mini doc premieres 12.31.2022
YouTube Teaser: https://youtu.be/eY2CTKfIfA4

12/23/2022

ANNIE BENJAMIN | NIGHT BIRD is now LIVE
Hear Annie's entire Night Bird album at BandCamp:
https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/album/night-bird
Watch the album Teasers: https://youtu.be/8vRAUl49qC0
Newsletter Sign up: https://anniebenjamin.bandcamp.com/follow_me