
Atlanta Film Crew
Nicole Higgins
Atlanta Film Crew is a podcast where we take a deep dive through the stories of the crew members themselves. We chat with crew from every department. Discussing how they got into the industry, what their experience has been, and everything in-between. This podcast is for everyone; from currently working crew to the people wondering how they can join us.
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Stevee-Rayne Warren 'NOVAC'
Atlanta Film Crew
10/06/20 • 79 min
Stevee-Rayne Warren is a Program Manager for New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC) where through consulting partnerships with major studios, she manages community-based production assistant (PA) placement programs across the country.
She played a huge role in kicking off my career in the film industry by placing me in the internship program she did. She is a big part of expanding this industry.
Some of the productions she has recruited PA's for include; CRASHING, BALLERS, DIVORCE, BIG LITTLE LIES, INSECURE, EUPHORIA, SILICON VALLEY, VEEP, BETTY, BARRY, LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, WATCHMEN, SUCCESSION, DEADWOOD, HBO BOXING, JUST MERCY, JOKER, DAVID MAKES MAN, DECEPTION, THE ORIGINALS, SHAMELESS, ANIMAL KINGDOM, THE RED LINE, LUCIFER, ALL AMERICAN, IN THE HEIGHTS, KATY KEENE, QUEEN SUGAR, GOTHAM, YOU, CLAWS, LAFF MOBB'S LAFF TRACKS, THE LAST O.G., QUEEN & SLIM, THE LOVEBIRDS. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, THE PURGE, PARADISE LOST, and FILTHY RICH.
In the episode Stevee gives some tips and advice for getting local jobs coming to your town. Contacting your film commission office & other types of opportunities you could reach for.
Follow Stevee Rayne
Instagram: @steveerayne @novacvideo
Twitter: @steveerayne @NOVACvideo
Facebook: Stevee-Rayne Warren
SHOW LINKS
Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast
Send feed back or questions to [email protected]
Music composed by:
Andrew Alden

Laila Cohen 'PA to Locations to Utility'
Atlanta Film Crew
09/15/20 • 81 min
Laila Cohen shares her charming, humorous, and inspiring story of how she went from Locations to Utility. Laila has worked in Atlanta as a PA, Locations assistant, Camera PA, and 2nd AC, currently she’s Utility for the camera department. A few of her television and film credits include:
- Black lightening
- Dynasty
- Insatiable
- Ozark
- Southern Charmed
- Black Panther
- Avengers Infinity War
SHOW LINKS
Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/
Send feed back or questions to [email protected]

...AND WE'RE ON HIATUS AGAIN.
Atlanta Film Crew
04/25/21 • 3 min
Working on Re-branding the podcast just wanted to pop on and give ya'll a little update as to what's going on.. I have not left, will be back shortly!
Thanks again everyone for listening and supporting the podcast- now get back to set.

Eric Dickinson- Electrician, DP, Camera Operator, Gaffer
Atlanta Film Crew
02/09/21 • 57 min
This weeks episode we talk to Eric Dickinson another co-worker turned friend that I had the pleasure of working with on 'The Walking Dead'
Eric is multi-talented, not only is he currently working in Atlanta as a Union Electrician, he also works as a DP, Camera Operator, and Gaffer.
In this episode we get into everything from opinions on schooling what kind of equipment schools offer, working in NYC, what day playing means, how to secure yourself in a full-time gig - how much personality affects that, and we discuss his personal experience working on his own films.
Some of his credits as an electrician include:
- The Walking Dead
- Stranger things
Some of his credits as a DP and Camera Operator include:
- Ivide
- See know evil
& Over a dozen short films
I can’t wait for you to listen in on my conversation from the Early podcasting days with Eric Dickinson.. Enjoy guys!
SHOW LINKS
Eric Dickinson IMDB PAGE
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4628497/
Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/
Send feed back or questions to [email protected]
Music composed by:
Andrew Alden
Special Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:
Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

New Year- New Grip Gal
Atlanta Film Crew
02/02/21 • 44 min
Welcome back! In this after Holiday hiatus episode join your hosts Nicole Higgins & Rowan O'Halloran, as we catch play at little catch up. In this episode we talk about our holiday plans being de-railed, future guests, re-vamping the podcast, our favorite TV shows and documentaries, we touch a little on depression, being creatively 'stuck' and how I've been navigating that.
SHOW LINKS
Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/
Send feed back or questions to [email protected]
Music composed by:
Andrew Alden
Special Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:
Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

Listener Q&A + Announcements W/ Nicole + Rowan
Atlanta Film Crew
11/24/20 • 63 min
This weeks episode Rowan and Nicole answer listener questions on the podcast, we have some cool announcements to make.
If you guys have more questions you can DM me on instagram on my personal account @RedLipstickAndBangs or the podcast account @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast, or as always you can email me at [email protected]
SHOW LINKS
Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/
Send feed back or questions to [email protected]
Music composed by:
Andrew Alden
Special Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:
Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

Ariel Niznik Rigging Grip PT.2
Atlanta Film Crew
11/17/20 • 61 min
This weeks episode is part 2 of her episode. She shares her journey into the grip world while juggling being a mom and all the logistics that go along with that. We discuss her business she is working on called Elemental Magic Unlimited (coming soon).
Some of her Credits include:
- Star Girl S1
- Respect
- Heels S1
- The Walking Dead
Follow ARIEL NIZNIK INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/aniznik/
For more info on Elemental Magic Unlimited:
[email protected]
SHOW LINKS
Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/
Send feed back or questions to [email protected]
Music composed by:
Andrew Alden
Special Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:
Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

Ariel Niznik Rigging Grip + 1st Unit Grip + Mom + Entrepreneur PT.1
Atlanta Film Crew
11/10/20 • 96 min
This weeks episode is part 1 of a 2 part episode and we chat with my girlfriend
Ariel Niznik. She shares her journey into the grip world while juggling being a mom and all the logistics that go along with that.
Some of her Credits include:
- Star Girl S1
- Respect
- Heels S1
- The Walking Dead
Check back next Tuesday for part 2! Get the rest of her story & we discuss her business she is working on called Elemental Magic Unlimited (coming soon).
Follow ARIEL NIZNIK INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/aniznik/
For more info on Elemental Magic Unlimited:
[email protected]
SHOW LINKS
Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/
Send feed back or questions to [email protected]
Music composed by:
Andrew Alden
Special Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:
Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden

Abbie Knights Electric Department + On-Air Personality Rhythm 105.9
Atlanta Film Crew
10/25/20 • 104 min
Todays guest is very multifaceted she started out as a singer, she has a clothing line (on pause now due to pandemic) She has a photography business, media business and she has worked as an Electrician for the film industry for the past 4 1/2 years. She is currently an on-air personality and has the 'Abbie Knights Morning Show' on Rhythm 1059 FM.
In this episode we talk how we met. Working together on The Walking Dead. Abbie’s background in singing, her Pussycat Doll audition and X- Factor audition. We also discuss how she got into the film industry from her first job on Vampire Diaries to Avengers Infinity War and End Game. Her experience on Bad Boys meeting Will Smith for the first time. Being a woman in the film industry & how she's dealt with harassment. We get into what it takes to work in this industry . The difference between rigging and first unit electric, and fixtures.
Her credits include:
- Vampire Diaries
- Avengers Infinity War & End Game
- Black Lightening
- The Walking Dead
- Jumangi
- Watchmen
- Bad Boys For Life
- Star Girl
And many more you can check out on her IMDB page.
FOLLOW ABBIE KNIGHTS
On-Air Personality
Rhythm 105.9 fm
“The Abbie Knights Morning Show”
www.rhythm1059fm.com
Instagram/Twitter:
@abbieknights
Abbie Knights IMDB PAGE
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7771078/
http://Kyaent.com
SHOW LINKS
Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast
Send feed back or questions to [email protected]
Music composed by:
Andrew Alden

Richie Chance 'LA based Actor + Acting Coach'
Atlanta Film Crew
10/13/20 • 122 min
Today’s episode Rowan and Nicole talk with one of LA’s most AMAZING ACTING COACHES + ACTOR Richie Chance. We start from the beginning, as always on how he came up in the acting world. If you are interested in acting or are curious at all about an actors life this one is for you.
Some of Richie's credits include:
- Marauders
- Extraction
- Frank and Ava
- Nicole and Oj
Richie is also head of development at GOLD TREE FILMS and head of production at UNTOUCHABLE FILMS
RAW RICHIE'S ACTORS WORKSHOP ONLINE
https://richiechance.com
RICHIE ON INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/richiesactorsworkshop/
RICHIE CHANCE IMDB PAGE
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1091940/
CONTACT RICHIE CHANCE
[email protected]
GOLD TREE FILMS RICHIE IS HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
https://goldtreefilms.comUNTOUCHABLE FILMS RICHIE IS HEAD OF PRODUCTION
https://www.untouchablefilms.com
SHOW LINKS
Follow the podcast IG for upcoming guests @AtlantaFilmCrewPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/atlantafilmcrewpodcast/
Send feed back or questions to [email protected]
Music composed by:
Andrew Alden
Special Thanks to people who have taken the time to teach & work with me on this podcast:
Dylan Genis, Laila Cohen, Rowan O'Halloran, Andrew & Teresa Alden
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FAQ
How many episodes does Atlanta Film Crew have?
Atlanta Film Crew currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Atlanta Film Crew cover?
The podcast is about Filmmaking, Film, Filmmaker, Atlanta, Television, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Atlanta Film Crew?
The episode title '...AND WE'RE ON HIATUS AGAIN.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Atlanta Film Crew?
The average episode length on Atlanta Film Crew is 72 minutes.
How often are episodes of Atlanta Film Crew released?
Episodes of Atlanta Film Crew are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Atlanta Film Crew?
The first episode of Atlanta Film Crew was released on Aug 5, 2020.
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