Episode 42
On the Set of Empty Nets with Mykayla Chavarria, Michael VanderMate and Kayla Ray
Episode 42 - On the Set of Empty Nets with Mykayla Chavarria, Michael VanderMate and Kayla Ray
We continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks with Mykayla Chavarria, Michael VanderMate and Kayla Ray about The Art Department, Set Dressing, Production Assistants, Catering and more.
Mykayla Chavarria is a creative Swiss Army knife. Sound complicated? Not quite. She just loves any and all things creative! After graduating from highschool she attended an online film school called “Tomorrow’s Filmmakers”, and ever since then has spent her days learning more and more about each aspect of film. Mykayla currently spends her days based in North Texas doing primarily audio and music based jobs (songwriting, scoring, foley etc…) but sometimes you’ll catch her working on set.
Mykayla’s Website: https://lightspiremusic.com/about
Mykayla on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078677095862&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Michael VanderMate is a creative designer and consultant, whose mission in life is to “enable impactful experiences”. This mission has led him to work on architectural projects, multi-act live performance art pieces, musical/dramatic theatre, Tv/Film, museum exhibits, and more. With a heart for discovery and the desire to do all things well, Michael continues to explore how he can use his life to make a lasting impact on the world around him.
Michael’s website: http://MVMcreative.com
Kayla Ray is a Storyteller and Actress based in Atlanta, Georgia. Since she was little, Kayla loved wearing costumes and being in her backyard where she created lively tales of intrigue, action and romance. At 13, Kayla decided to study creative storytelling/filmmaking as she thought about her future. Her first opportunity in the world of filmmaking was her visit to the set of the Erwin Brothers’ “I Still Believe,” as a concert extra. That memorable day felt like an overdue homecoming and there Kayla discovered a calling to faith-focused entertainment. After graduating, with her BA in Theatre and Film Production, Kayla trains with her coach, attends film festivals, looks for opportunities to gain more set experience and watches movies with her family.
Kayla’s Website: https://kaylaray.me/
Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylaray3125/
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