Episode 22: Create Awesomely - Movie-Monster-Maker Mark Shostrom on Letting Your Creative Soul Shine

Published: Oct. 28, 2014, midnight

b'This is a special Halloween podcast episode - an interview with one of my heroes, special effects and creature effects artist/ innovator, Mark Shostrom. He\\u2019s influenced so much of what you see today in all kinds of make-up and special effects in TV and film, with an incredible legacy of work. His resume includes 30 years of scary movies, everything from \\u201cNightmare on Elm Street 2\\u201d to \\u201cVideodrome.\\u201d We talk about inspiration, creativity, and going for your dreams and not your obligations\\u2014 not to mention, the best way to make an open flesh-wound for your Halloween costume this year. There are also a few super creepy Hollywood ghost stories about the Hart Building at Paramount studios.\\nThis is for all creators, makers and passionate thinkers out there. It\\u2019s a challenge to commit to your own bar of excellence and go for it. Decide to do whatever you do awesomely, and foster your voice as a creative thinker, because life is too short to do something you hate, or can simply tolerate. Plus, when you decide to follow your passions, what you leave in your wake is a legacy: something you are proud of that others will learn from for generations to come. \\n\\n*Warning: Includes some explicit language, gore and scary stories! \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'