Ad-lib presenting telecasts to video production & film-making with George Siegal.

So having started investigating podcasts and who out there in the
industry was already involved with them somehow and preferably as
a guest I found George in a podcast subscription email so reached
out to him.


Talking with George he told us his story of starting in front of
the camera presenting to his own video productions and eventually
film making worthwhile causes with his not for profit company. I
never knew the World Series Baseball game in the 80's was
interrupted by an earthquake - and George was there and escaped
without injury!


You can find out more by going to movetheworldfilms.org or his
movie thelasthousestanding.org/movie


Sneak preview Audiogram:
https://share.descript.com/view/I6DdUBnQXMz


During the episode we go through some talking points:
Where did you start off, what did you do to get in? Moving
through the industry, how has your skillset changed? ‘Those
early production gigs and moments of euphoria’
- how did you find getting in those early shoots, by luck,
perseverance, connections?
- with your many hats on when it comes to production roles, how do
you manage switching between?
- over the years you must have had moments of huge elation - what
sticks out for you? Hindsight is a wonderful thing, what is
yours?
- Looking back, what is a measure of success in your career?
- If you could tell your 18 year old self now - what would it be?


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check out the series and subscribe, there are even plans for
series 2 now to keep tuned in!


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Thanks for listening!


More information on our guest:


George began his career in front of the camera as a
newscaster, sportscaster, and weathercaster. He worked in markets
from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Seattle, Detroit, and San
Antonio, Texas. In addition to work in front of the camera,
George was a feature reporter and producer. He made numerous
appearances and speeches on behalf of the stations he worked for
and hosted The Jerry Lewis Telethon.

In 2001 he formed J.E.L. Productions, a video production
company that produces commercials, infomercials, television
programs and documentary films. George’s clients loved the fact
he completed their projects on time and on budget. The company
also created their own original programming, which included a
Texas Travel Program and a building and remodeling show.

George is most proud of his latest venture, forming the
nonprofit documentary film company Move the World Films, Inc. He
wrote, directed and produced the award-winning documentary films
The Last House Standing and License to Parent.

George, his wife Nancy and their children live in Tampa,
Florida.