Tommy Burke, host of the Not Just Sunglasses & Autographs podcast, offers advice and talks about his more than 25 years experience as a First Assistant Director in TV and film production. Linda Frothingham, Chicago Hollywood, interviews Tommy during a Chicago TV Production Night special event. Proceeds from were donated to the cancer Wellness House. […]
Podcast Ep 9: Sunglasses and James Giovannetti Jr.
Assistant Director James Giovannetti, Jr. chats with Tommy Burke. In addition to being a long-time AD in film and television, “Jimmy” has also been a Producer and Production Manager. He’s best known for his work with with director John Hughes on films such as Home Alone, The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. He’s currently working […]
Podcast Ep 1: Sunglasses & Shawn “Pip” Pipkin
First AD Shawn “Pip” Pipkin chats with Tommy Burke. Pip is a First Assistant Director who worked her way up the ranks in part due to the DGA Trainee program. She’s worked on TV shows such as Ballers, Extant and Oprah’s new show Greenleaf. Listen & Subscribe Shawn “Pip” Pipkin is a First Assistant Director who had worked with Hollywood TV […]