{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Johnson City Living","title":"248. Storytelling Through Film with Kent Edens","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3173,"description":"Summary\nIn this engaging conversation, Colin Johnson interviews Kent Edens, a filmmaker and creative force from East Tennessee. Kent shares his journey into filmmaking, influenced by his family's storytelling traditions and his passion for production and editing. He discusses the importance of storytelling in various mediums, including documentaries, and how personal experiences shape his creative projects. Kent also highlights the vibrant creative community in East Tennessee, his current endeavors, and the impact of film on emotional healing. The conversation concludes with a lightning round of quickfire questions, revealing Kent's favorite local spots and creative inspirations.\nTakeaways\nKent's early fascination with film began at a very young age.\nHe studied filmmaking at the North Carolina School of the Arts.\nKent's journey includes working in production and marketing for Jewelry Television.\nStorytelling is a vital skill that Kent believes is fading.\nHe draws inspiration from his family's storytelling traditions.\nKent is currently working on a documentary about his grandmother's mysterious disappearance.\nHe emphasizes the emotional healing power of film and storytelling.\nThe Bonnie Kate Theater plays a significant role in the local creative community.\nKent sees a growing entrepreneurial spirit in East Tennessee.\nHe believes in the importance of collaboration among local artists.\nBuy your next home, or list your current home with us!\n\nhttps://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/\nBe a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kVR7xJ03NYhfF8_sXtvBTfSHl3i_ZVCt1UjNi6axA5o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMjQw/NGFjNzI2N2RiMTky/ZmZiMTFmOTA5YThl/MWViNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}