In this episode, we have an all-time great trailer editor and an even better person, Alan Toomayan. We delve into Alan's significant journey from his academic roots at the University of Bridgeport, his early struggles in Hollywood, and pivotal career moments at New World Pictures and Cimarron. We discuss his hand in iconic projects like 'American Beauty' and 'Road to Perdition,' his tenure at Mob Scene starting in 2009, and his adaptation to technological advances like Avid, Final Cut and Premiere. Alan emphasizes the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and maintaining professional relationships for enduring success. We wrap up with advice for listeners on integrity and business longevity... and yes that was a real earthquake!

03:29 Alan's Early Career and Education

06:02 First Steps in Hollywood

08:16 Holy Sh!t! That's an Earthquake!

12:04 Breaking into Editing

17:46 Transition to Trailer Editing

26:40 Technological Evolution in Editing

33:06 Collaborations and Notable Projects

36:37 Reimagining the Trailer: From Comedy to Dark Elements

37:49 The Impact of Great Music and the Studio's Strategy

52:14 Adapting to Industry Changes: From Cimarron to Mob Scene

56:51 The Art of Featurettes and Behind-the-Scenes Content

59:30 Reflections on a Dynamic Career and Industry Insights

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Unlocking Motion Design Magic: Deep Dive with the Minds behind 'The Color Purple' and 'She-Hulk'

In this edition of Trailer Geeks, we sit down with Jon Berkowitz and Brad Colwell from Aspect to explore the fascinating world of high-end motion graphics for trailers as well as opening title sequences. We cover their unique journeys into the industry, from Brad's relocation from Georgia to LA, and Jon's switch from international basketball to the film industry. They delve into the creation of iconic title sequences for projects like 'The Color Purple' and 'She-Hulk', the creative challenges of remote work, and the dynamic relationship between motion design and film marketing. Additionally, the episode highlights the impact of legendary title sequences, the importance of curiosity, writing, and graphic design in their careers, and Corey’s reflections on mental health and authentic connections.

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Opening Title Sequence for Se7en: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BJkDyCdw0c

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It was so cool to get to hang out with Chris Daniel, the Senior Vice President of Marketing at LionsGate. Prior to LionsGate, Chris led 360 marketing campaigns on some of Netflix’s biggest films such as Red Notice, Glass Onion, Dayshift, To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, Dolemite Is My Name, and Over The Moon. Previously, he edited and produced trailers, digital-social, and brand campaigns at AV Squad where he was a part of a ton of award-winning work. Chris came up through the ranks at highly creative shops Mocean, Ignition and Seismic. Over his years on the agency side, he's been recognized with Clio Entertainment and Golden Trailer Awards (and even a CUTTER AWARD - y'all remember that?) for his campaigns for Red Notice, Dayshift, Bright, The 13th, Spy, Top 5, The Drop and many more.

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