How do you pitch a TV series and turn your idea into a winning television pitch? In this episode of Set Talks, Colorado's film industry podcast, host Nick Fiorella sits down with writer, filmmaker, and producer Marteene Gabrielle Diaz, co-creator of Golden Groves, a half-hour mockumentary that wo...

How do you turn a horror screenplay into an independent feature film? UCK writer, director, and producer Ty Bradford joins Nick Fiorella on Set Talks to share how he brought his Colorado-made horror comedy to life, with practical effects, local talent, and a 21-day shoot.

Behind UCK’s mysterious...

Did you know Cañon City and Colorado’s Royal Gorge region have a filmmaking history stretching back to the early days of cinema?

On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with filmmaker and Regional Film Liaison Benjamin Black to explore the surprising history of filmmaking in C...

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.

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with filmmaker, educator, community leader, and Short Circui...

On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down 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 industry here.

Jason has worked acro...

Can Colorado become one of America's top filmmaking destinations?

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Colorado Film Commissioner Lauren Grimshaw Sloan to discuss the future of filmmaking in Colorado, the state's film incentive program, Sundance's move to Boulder, and ...

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with two filmmakers helping build Colorado’s independent film scene: writer-director Jesse Stewart, founder and CEO of Epocene Motion Picture Company, and producer Alex Rhodes-Wilmere, CEO of ARWorks Motion Picture Company.

Together, Jes...

How do you build a successful career in commercial filmmaking?

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Christian Silberbauer, Executive Producer and Head of Production at Futuristic Films, one of Colorado's premier commercial production companies.

Christian shares his jo...

How do independent films actually get financed, packaged, and distributed?

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with producer, distributor, and educator Shayla Riggle to discuss the business side of filmmaking and the launch of the Colorado Film & Video Association (CFVA) P...

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Bruce Borowsky, Boulder County Film Commissioner, filmmaker, educator, and community builder, for a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges facing Colorado's growing film industry.

Bruce shares his journey from filmmaker to ...

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, and advertising.

From Foley and ADR to Dolby Atmos mixing and emotional sound storytelling, Mike breaks down how professio...

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Randi Kleiner, co-founder and CEO of SeriesFest, one of the leading festivals dedicated to episodic storytelling.

Randi shares how SeriesFest was built to become a discovery platform for independent creators, connecting emerging fil...

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Denver-based gaffer Tyler Kaschke, widely known as the Colorado Gaffer. Tyler has worked in the production industry since 2010 and is a member of the International Cinema Lighting Society, collaborating with ASC cinematographers and ...

What does it really take to make a movie—from the first script to distribution? In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Producer, Director, and Visual Effects Artist Evan Alderson, an award-winning filmmaker with over two decades of experience across Hollywood studio films...

What does SAG-AFTRA actually do for actors—and how can independent filmmakers work with union talent?

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Sonny G, President of SAG-AFTRA Colorado, to break down the realities of working as a performer in today’s film and television ind...

In this episode of Set Talks – Colorado’s Film Industry Podcast, 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.

Julie Ann Crommett is th...

In this episode of Set Talks, Nick Fiorella sits down with 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.

The WIFMCO Industry Fair is one of the most v...

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.

Noah shares insights into the CFVA’s mission, how they’resupporting f...