Coming up July 1st at 9:30am - Amy Durham, CEO of NAMI Orange County, joins Janeane on KUCI 88.9fm

ABOUT AMY DURHAM
Amy Durham is the CEO of NAMI Orange County, where she has served for more than 13 years. With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she is passionate about expanding access to mental health support, strengthening communities through collaboration, and helping individuals and families find hope. Amy enjoys sharing practical insights on leadership, resilience, and the power of human connection.

Coming up June 24th at 9:00am - Actor Bruce Dern with writer and EP, Elissa Shay, talk about their new film FRACTURED - screening June 25th at Dances with Films

Bruce Dern

Elissa Shay

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FRACTURED, a compelling psychological thriller written by Elissa Shay and Cary Haze, and directed by Mädchen Amick, will have its World Premiere at the 29th Annual Dances With Films on Thursday, June 25th at 8:30 pm at the TCL Chinese 6 in Hollywood.

WRITERS: Elissa Shay & Cary Haze
PRODS: Iris Torres, Penny Edmiston, Chelsey Neders
CAST: Julia Ormond, Bruce Dern, Elissa Shay

In FRACTURED, Hayley’s infamous ex-boyfriend suddenly shows up and triggers memories of her father’s death. Having spent a lifetime masking the trauma of her childhood Hayley must now face a truth that will either heal or destroy her.

FRACTURED stars Emmy Award winner Julia Ormond (Legends of the Fall, My Week With Marilyn) as Dr. Rose, Bruce Dern (The Hateful Eight, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) as Papa Joe, and Elissa Shay as Hayley, with an outstanding supporting cast including Anne Dudeck (Mad Men), Christopher Redman (NCIS: Origins, Chicago Fire), Igbal Theba (Glee ), Jordan Belfi (Entourage), Tom Franco (The Disaster Artist), Roger Guenveur Smith (Summer of Sam), Anzu Lawson (The Blacklist) and Johnny Ferro (Hand of God) as Jax.

“Fractured started as a question I needed to answer for myself — and bringing it to the Chinese Theatre, carried by this extraordinary cast and amazing crew, is proof that the stories we’re most afraid to tell are usually the ones most worth telling. Thanks to Dances With Films for supporting independent film and inviting us to join their prestigious film festival." says Shay.


FRACTURED is Produced by Iris Torres, Penny Edmiston, and Chelsey Neders, with Executive Producers Wavelength’s Jenifer Westphal and Joe Plummer, joining are Milan Chakraborty and Shay, along with Co-producer and Casting Director Gayle Pillsbury. Director of Photography is Justin Henning. Editors are Robin Gonsalves and Bridget Smith. Thomas Cuce and Chad Fischer composed the film’s original music. Production Designer is Melissa Woods and Costumes by Maria Giagiozis. Legal representation by Arnold Peter of Peter Law Group.

FRACTURED was filmed entirely in the Los Angeles area.

"Los Angeles is the bedrock of my career; this city gave me my start, my network, and my creative voice. Being able to film Fractured right here in L.A. was incredibly important to the producing team. This city has an unmatched creative soul, and keeping production local means supporting the world-class crews and talent who make this industry run. Thanks to actors like Julia Ormond and Bruce Dern, independent filmmaking is still alive in Los Angeles ensuring that the next generation of storytellers actually gets a chance to build a sustainable career where Hollywood began." – says Producer Penny Edmiston

"Fractured is a film with a fearless soul, crafted from deeply personal experiences that beautifully illuminates the complexities of emotional reckoning. We believe that female driven stories not only deserve attention, but true investment, and Fractured is a shining example of what happens when you empower talented female artists”. - Executive Producer Jen Westphal

The film will screen on Thursday, June 25th at 8:30 pm at the TCL Chinese Theater, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, 90028.

For tickets go to:. FRACTURED | DANCES WITH FILMS

Tickets on sale now.

WORLD PREMIERE 8:30PM PST June 25th, 2026
TCL Chinese Theater @danceswithfilms

#elissashay #fracturedthemovie #jaxisback #dwfla #indiefilm

starring @elissa_shay @julia.ormond @amberchardae @johnnyferro @anzulawson
written by @elissa_shay & caryhaze
produced by @luckypennypictures @iristorres9 @chelseyyleigh

Joining Janeane June 24th at 9:30am - LESLEE SCALLON & MICHAEL TRENT // Co-Founders of DANCES WITH FILMS (DWF:LA & DWF:NY) now in its 29th year!

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LESLEE SCALLON & MICHAEL TRENT // Co-Founders

Leslee Scallon got her start by moving to Hollywood at nineteen from a small town, where she literally went to a three room schoolhouse. After that small start, she did receive a DramaLogue Best Actress Award, as well as the honor of accepting that award on the same stage as Shirley MacLaine. Similar to Michael, however, she found producing and writing to be a true love, especially after the sage advice of the late Carrie Fisher, “get behind the camera, it’s more fun there.”

A Regent Scholar at New York University, Michael Trent began his career as one of the youngest stage managers to receive an Equity production contract with Broadway and touring credits including the Juilliard based Acting Company (touring arm of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.) and Lee Theodore’s American Dancemachine. He has written, directed and produced a multitude of projects around the globe – from Sacramento to Singapore. He currently lives with his wife in Maui and their amazing mutt Zoe.

Together Leslee and Michael have produced and directed many shows, including the THALIANS, working with amazing legends such as the late Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher; Dick Van Dyke; Shirley MacLaine amongst others. Their first feature INDEMNITY was the catalyst for DWF and has made for tremendous opportunities of working with amazing creative minds and visionaries. Leslee has been the key moderator of the Industry Panels and “Chats With” series of talks done at the festival, as well as asked to be on panels for her expertise in navigating the film festival world. She lives in Studio City with her lovely daughter, Jocelyn.


DWF MISSION

DANCES WITH FILMS (DWF:LA & DWF:NY), now in its 29th year, champions the unflinching spirit at the very core of the independent film scene. While the vast majority of film fests rely heavily on celebrity, we have relied on the innovation, talent, creativity and sweat equity that revolutionized the entertainment industry. And that reliance continues to prove successful with alumni moving on to write, direct and produce celebrity-studded vehicles, star in blockbuster movies and television series, produce multi-million dollar films and create hit TV shows. Oh…. and we even have several OSCAR® nominees… In a world of homogenized, formulaic film festivals, DWF:LA continues to defy the rules.

Coming up June 17th at 9:30am - Amanda Blake Davis (Writer, Actor, Exec Producer) talks about her dramatic short film and starring role in Still Mine - an emotional tour de force, written by Amanda Blake Davis and directed by Blythe Haaga

 

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STILL MINE, A DRAMATIC SHORT FILM STARRING AMANDA BLAKE DAVIS AND TOMMY DEWEY TO SCREEN AT DANCES WITH FILMS JUNE 18-28

LOGLINE: After discovering she spent the last f i f t e en years with a misdiagnosis, a shell s hocked woman knocks on her happily married ex’s door to make sense of a life a l t ering choice they made while she was l i v i ng with a chronic illness. n tme Run time: 6 minutes 5 seconds

Still Mine, an emotional tour de force, written by Amanda Blake Davis and directed by Blythe Haaga, will screen at the 28^th Annual Dances With Films on Friday, June 26^th at 5:00Pm at the TCL Chinese 6 in Hollywood.

In STILL MINE, after discovering she spent the last 15 years with a misdiagnosis, a shell shocked woman knocks on her happily married ex’s door to make sense of a life altering choice they made while she was living with a chronic illness.

The film stars Davis and Tommy Dewey (The Mindy Project, Murdaugh: Death in the Family) and is produced by Shannon Green, Haaga and Davis.

 

ABOUT AMANDA

Amanda Blake Davis is an actress and writer living in Los Angeles. She is from Auburn, Massachusetts and a graduate of Providence College. She performed at The Second City in Chicago, where she wrote and starred in five revues on the etc stage. She won a Jeff Award for Best Actress in a Revue for Studs Terkel’s Not Working. She has been seen on Work In Progress and Night Court.

She has written for Wabbit! on Cartoon Network and Showtime’s Work in Progress. And in 2015 she and her writing partner sold their pilot Taught to Indigenous Media.

She performs regularly in the LA improv scene with her team Heyday. And has been seen at the Hollywood Fringe in Three Guys, One Groupon, The Planet Earth Farewell Concert and Family Fries.

Amanda was thrilled to write, act and executive produce Still Mine. She is repped commercially by Reign Agency and Managed by Puddle Management.

 

Blythe Haaga is a director and producer known for her work on Showtime’s critically acclaimed comedy, Work in Progress. She is the director of the forthcoming feature film What May Be, starring Tony winner Nikki M. James, Rob Heaps and three-time Academy Award Nominee Debra Winger. Blythe produced and directed Bobby Bones’ hour-long comedy special on CMT and has directed pilot presentations for The Second City and TruTV. Previously, she was a fellow in the MGM Digital Writers Workshop and the Indigenous Media incubator Project: Her. In a past life, she produced the NPR podcast How To Do Everything. Blythe serves on the board of StoryCorps and advisory council for LAist.

Still Mine will screen as part of the Unleashed Shorts Block, Friday, June 26^th at 5PM, at the TCL Chinese, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028. 

For Tickets go to: STILL MINE | DANCES WITH FILMS

STILL MINE | DANCES WITH FILMS

YALE, another stellar film Directed and Produced by Jay Silverman makes it's WORLD PREMIERE - OPENING NIGHT FILM AT DANCES WITH FILMS JUNE 18th 7:30pm Chinese Theater Hollywood. Silverman joins Janeane on KUCI 88.9fm June 17th at 9:00am.

 

YALE WORLD PREMIERE OPENING NIGHT FILM AT DANCES WITH FILMS BASED ON A TRUE STORY!!

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STARRING CAITLIN MCGEE, KEVIN DUNN, AND RACHAEL HARRIS

Abandoned by her beloved father, Yale Parker, when she was nine, Mackenzie (MAC) Mitchell’s adult life has been consumed with alcohol and run-ins with the law causing a deep rift with her son, Ryan, 12. When Ryan needs an emergency kidney transplant, his only chance at survival might be the last person Mac wants to ask for help — her father, who she hasn’t seen for thirty years. Their reunion is complicated when Yale reveals a jaw-dropping secret that he has eight other families that he kept hidden from her all her life…and one of them might be a match to save her son. As this odd couple set off on an epic road trip to track down her half-siblings, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, ultimately both learning that ‘genes’ run deep.

YALE is based on a true story about the writer’s maternal grandfather. When he first learned about his family lore as a young teen, he couldn’t believe it was true and knew he had to write about it. The film stars Caitlin McGee (Mythic Quest), Kevin Dunn (Transformers), Rachael Harris (The Hangover), Benjamin Mackey (Paradise), and Dominic Leeder (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning). It was directed by Jay Silverman (Camera) and written by Van Billet (Saving Paradise). The film was produced by Bethany Cerrona, Ian Christian Blanche, Kevin Dunn, and Joe Gamache.



YALE has its WORLD PREMIERE at Dances With Films on June 18, 2026. The film is currently not rated by the MPAA and is available for sale in all territories.



To view the trailer, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOqZtXRbldU&t=1s






For more information, go to:

https://www.jaysilvermanproductions.com/yale









JAY SILVERMAN

For over 40 years, Jay Silverman has excelled as a leading Director, Producer, and Photographer specializing in award-winning films, television, and print.

Jay’s narrative films have been awarded numerous Best Feature and Audience Awards at festivals across the country. His current is the true story dramedy feature ‘Yale’, starring Caitlin McGee, Kevin Dunn, and Rachael Harris. His first was the multi-award-winning dramatic feature “Girl on the Edge”, starring Peter Coyote, Taylor Spreitler, Mackenzie Phillips, Elizabeth Peňa, Gil Bellows, Rex Lee, Amy Davidson, and Amy Price Francis that premiered on Showtime. His second is the charming romantic comedy “Off the Menu” starring Dania Ramirez, Tony Award Winner Santino Fontana, Makenzie Moss, and Maria Conchita Alonso, which premiered on HBO & Amazon. His third is the true story drama “Saving Paradise” starring William Moseley, Johnna Braddy, Mary Pat Gleason, Bill Cobbs, Paul Dooley, and James Eckhouse currently on Tubi and Amazon. His fourth film, the inspiring drama “Camera”, starring Golden Globe winner Beau Bridges, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Scotty Tovar, Bruce Davison, and Miguel Gabriel is available on Amazon and Tubi.

Jay also Co-Created and Executive Produced “The Cleaner." an hour-long drama for Paramount Pictures, which aired on A & E about an extreme interventionist.

For his commercial work, Jay was honored with Belding, Telly, Premix, and Lucy Awards. In addition, he has also been recognized for his achievements in creating and producing many national PSA campaigns for the American Cancer Society, the Foundation for the Junior Blind, the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, and the Sierra Club. Jay also produced and directed a one-hour special titled "Inside the Rings with Troy Aikman" airing on Fox before the 2011 Super Bowl to much success. He has worked with renowned celebrities such as Denzel Washington, Beyonce, Quentin Tarantino, Michael Jordan, and Ray Charles. His advertising clients include IBM, Coors, Panasonic, Disney, Budweiser, CBS, ABC, Pepsi & Apple.

A graduate of Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara with a Master of Science Degree, Jay founded Jay Silverman Productions in 1979 in Hollywood, California, and built a 40,000-square-foot facility including 3 sound stages.

Jay currently lives in Los Angeles, California, and has three wonderful daughters.



View Jay’s Career Photography Highlights Here: Photography Portfolio

Coming Up June 10 at 9:30 AM! What if a sincere apology could lead to more freedom, stronger relationships, and greater happiness? Join me for a fascinating conversation with authors Jason Feddy and Michael Waldman, co-authors of The Glory of Groveling: Apology: A Simple Path to More Freedom and Happiness. We'll explore why apologizing is often harder than it should be, how it can transform our personal and professional relationships, and why owning our mistakes may be one of the most powerful tools for human connection.

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giveness, accountability, and the surprising power of saying, "I'm sorry." 

The Glory of Groveling:

Apology, a Simple Path to More Freedom and Happiness

by Jason Feddy (Author), Michael Waldman (Author)

“Apology gives us the authority to determine our own future, free of the fear,
resentment, and guilt we feel from broken relationships. It makes us people of our word, people who can be trusted, people who are ready for real love.”

In The Glory of Groveling, authors Jason Feddy and Michael Waldman deliver a refreshingly honest, surprisingly practical, and often humorous guide to personal liberation through the art of apology and forgiveness. With their signature blend of insight and irreverence, they offer a six-and-a-half step program designed to help readers drop their pride, own their mistakes, and find emotional freedom.

This is not your average self-help book. Feddy and Waldman take aim at the ego’s favorite defense mechanisms—deflection, denial, blame—and replace them with simple, actionable tools to repair relationships and release resentment. Whether you’re navigating a rocky marriage, tense work dynamic, or the silent guilt of past missteps, The Glory of Groveling invites you to rethink strength, rediscover humility, and learn the surprising joy of making things right.

With real-life stories, accessible exercises, and just the right amount of sass, this book is a must-read for anyone ready to trade defensiveness for connection and bitterness for peace.

Jason Feddy is a British-American musician, songwriter, radio personality and teacher. He is Laguna Beach California’s Arts Alliance Artist of The Year 2019 and is a passionate collaborator with a number of local arts organizations. For a decade, Jason was a cantor/soloist (song and service leader) for Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach, Ca and currently provides music for The Jewish Collaborative of Orange County. He is a consultant for the Arts Department of The City of Laguna Beach, curating many of the city’s numerous outdoor music programs. Jason is a board member at Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center.

As a songwriter, Jason has made 8 albums of original songs. His music has been featured on soundtracks for movies. Jason’s most recent collection, “Songs From The Plays”, features lyrics by William Shakespeare, all set to original, modern, acoustic music. Jason wrote the songs, performed in, and was musical director for the off Broadway show “Two’s A Crowd,” written by and starring comedian Rita Rudner. In the New York Times review of the show, Jason was described as having “Rumpled Charm”.

Over the years, Feddy has been in and has led more bands than he can remember, from trios to 9-piece extravaganzas. He’s still friends with everyone in those bands, even the drummers. He travels the world talking and singing to anyone who will listen.

A former heroin addict, Jason has been clean in a 12-Step program since 2000. By his own account he has fucked up so many times over the years, sober or not, that he’s put in way more than his 10,000 hours of practice in the art of apology; learning along the way. Jason has helped many people to fix broken relationships, based on his knowledge and experience of the 12 Steps, particularly Steps 8 and 9 - the preparation and making of “amends”. As the result of many years of honest apologies and rarely broken promises, he is very close with his numerous family members, who live across 3 continents.

Jason’s fabulous wife Ava, who knew him at his worst, married him in 2010 and it is by apologizing so well that they have avoided strangling each other. They have a little white dog, Barklee, who loves them both very much.

 Michael Waldman at 70, has spent his professional life as a teacher, thought leader, entrepreneur and trusted business consultant focused on his clients’ extraordinary accomplishment and personal satisfaction.

Michael was a founding partner of two global management consulting companies, High Performance Consulting and Insigniam Consulting - specializing in Strategic Design, Breakthrough Performance and Leadership Development for the Fortune Global 100.  These consulting companies and their clients have allowed Michael to consult throughout Asia, Europe, South and North American. 

Michael has been acknowledged or quoted in the books “The Three Laws of Performance” and “Taking Time For Your Life”.  His perspective is that in business, it all comes down to the human factor, the people.   Simply said, it’s impossible to have unprecedented business results unless your team is inspired, self-expressed, aligned and unstoppably productive.

Prior to starting his consulting companies, Michael was a senior course leader for Landmark Worldwide, a global education corporation.  During this time Michael worked with thousands of individuals on their most important personal and business issues including improving relationships, building personal communication skills, being more confident and productive, clearing away self-limitations, and designing inspiring futures for themselves. 

Long committed to social contribution, Michael was a founding board member and Chairman of the Board of the Somaly Mam Foundation, an anti-human-trafficking non-profit organization.  He has also consulted the American Red Cross, the Boy Scouts of America and the Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts. 

Today, Michael lives in Laguna Beach CA with his wife Cindy and enjoys time with their son and daughter-in-law. An iPhone-photographer, Michael’s photos have been published in Steven Van Zandt’s Album ‘Soulfire Live’ and his book ‘Unrequited Infatuations’.  Additionally, his photography is seen in Robert Lawson’s ‘Solidarity Forever’. His love for music has had him appear in movies about Cream and Bruce Springsteen. The Grammy Museum featured an interview with Michael in their Springsteen Live exhibit film. 

Along with writing with Jason, he devotes his time to providing executive coaching for a small number of corporate clients on performance, leadership and personal satisfaction. 

Join me on Tuesday, June 10 at 9:00 AM PT for a conversation with Christie Cate, creator and showrunner of the upcoming adult indie animated pilot, Mermaid Mafia.

June 10th on Get the Funk Out!
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Join me on Tuesday, June 10 at 9:00 AM PT for a conversation with Christie Cate, creator and showrunner of the upcoming adult indie animated pilot, Mermaid Mafia.

Inspired by her mother's legacy, Christie founded Lumen Airy LLC to bring original stories and compelling female characters to life. She is also an accomplished voice actress whose work has helped her build a social media following of more than 100,000 fans.

We'll talk about animation, voice acting, storytelling, entrepreneurship, creativity, and what it takes to bring a dream project to life.

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Christie Cate (she/her) is the creator and showrunner for Mermaid Mafia, an upcoming adult indie animated pilot produced by her company Lumen Airy LLC. The vision for the company came about upon the death of her mother, a figure who positively influenced her in every aspect of her life.

A Los Angeles native, Christie grew up surrounded by diverse artist communities, which inspired her to become a creator herself. In writing, she loves writing female leads, and the tone of her stories can be influenced by her demi-sexuality. She has taken multiple writing courses, most notably from the UCLA extension program, and Boyds Mills.

Christie is also a prolific actress, many of her most popular roles are voice over characters. She loves using her voice as an instrument to create unique sounding characters that match the project's vision. Her career as an actress has led her to gather a following of over 100k across social media platforms.

When she is not directing Mermaid Mafia, writing, or acting, Christie can be found out in nature, listening to BTS, or petting her three rescue cats.