ProFor Talks
Todd McMullen
Acclaimed cinematographer Todd McMullen joins ProFor Talks at The Budio to walk through a career that stretches from Coppola's Dracula and Scorsese's Casino to Friday Night Lights, The Newsroom, The Leftovers, Palm Royale, Tulsa King, and the upcoming Dutton Ranch for Taylor Sheridan. Todd talks about the raw, handheld style that made FNL iconic, what it's like covering eight pages of Sorkin in a single setup, why simplicity and emotional honesty beat overproduction, the state of Texas crews and incentives, and the stories he still wants to tell. He also shares the best thing Stallone ever said on set. If you care about craft, camera work, and what actually makes a scene land, this one delivers.
Mark Garza & Mike Toner
Mark Garza and Mike Toner are creative and marketing leaders working at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and commercial content. In this ProFor Talks episode, they explore how AI is reshaping production, marketing, and creative workflows, while emphasizing that strong ideas, human judgment, and real craft still drive meaningful work. Their conversation touches on everything from process and efficiency to trust, ethics, and the future of content creation in a rapidly changing landscape.
Montgomery "Monte" Fisher
Third-generation filmmaker Montgomery “Monte” Fisher (SOC) joins ProFor Talks to share a lifetime around cameras—from growing up on sets to carving his path as a camera operator and cinematographer. Monte talks lineage (grandfather Jerry Fisher, BSC), lessons from film to digital, why set etiquette and safety matter, adapting to Texas, the role of AI as a tool (not a shortcut), and his next chapter toward directing. If you love craft, collaboration, and the energy of a well-run set, this one’s for you.
Alexandra Chando
Alexandra Chando is an Emmy-nominated actress turned director whose career spans television, film, and commercial work. With years of experience in front of the camera, she brings a performer’s intuition to her directing—knowing how to guide talent toward authentic, emotionally resonant performances. Alexandra is drawn to the challenge of telling powerful stories in short-form formats, and her work reflects a sharp eye for detail, a natural sense of pacing, and a deep respect for collaboration on set.
Pat Hazell
Pat Hazell is a seasoned storyteller with roots in stand-up comedy, network television, and national commercials. One of the original writers for Seinfeld and the creator of the podcast Creativity in Captivity, Pat brings a unique blend of humor, heart, and discipline to every project. As a director, he’s known for earning trust on set, drawing authentic performances from talent, and always having one more idea in his back pocket—just in case it gets the laugh no one saw coming.
Olivia Lilley
Michael Toner and Clint Howell join host Olivia Lilley to talk about the current state of the creative industry, their journey with ProFor, and how they see the future of storytelling and production evolving. Recorded for Olivia’s podcast The Future of Art in America, chronicling how artists and creators are reshaping the way we work and connect today.