Inspiration can come from anywhere and at anytime. For filmmakers Tyler Nilson and Mike Schwartz, it happened while volunteering at Zeno Mountain Farm, a camp for people with and without disabilities. It was there that they met Zack Gottsagen, an actor with Down Syndrome, hungry for his big break. Together, they came to the decision that Tyler and Mike would write and direct a feature and Zack would star in it. The result? A heartwarming adventure story, reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn, that follows Zak, a young man with Down Syndrome
Meet KTJ & Carly, the dynamic sister duo making their mark on the industry. Performers since the age of five, the pair have released their euphoric debut single, “On Your Mind”, which reflects the uncertainty of relationships and the unfortunate effects of being with someone who’s narcissistic and egotistical. With youthful energy, flawless harmonies, and expressive vocals, the track will be the only thing you have on your mind for days to come. Pop Culturalist recently caught up with KTJ & Carly to chat about the song and their careers.
Sean-Ryan Petersen is one of the stars of the new animated series, Victor & Valentino. He’s the voice behind Valentino, a character he shares a lot in common with! Having been a part of the industry for over a decade, Sean-Ryan Petersen is no stranger to bringing characters to life with just his voice. Pop Culturalist caught up with him to chat about Victor & Valentino. PC: Tell us about Victor & Valentino, your character, and what drew you to this project. Sean-Ryan: Victor & Valentino is about two half-hermanos
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Amazon Studios to give away tickets to an advance screening of Brittany Runs a Marathon. You and a guest will see the film before it’s released on August 23. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film A hard-partying woman receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, she soon takes up running to help her prepare for her ultimate goal of competing in the New York City