John Kestner on Indie Filmmaking + ASU Prep Students Prepare to Talk with Astronauts |

John Kestner on Indie Filmmaking + ASU Prep Students Prepare to Talk with Astronauts |

This episode of The Morning Show shines a spotlight on local storytelling through film and a once-in-a-lifetime STEM journey into space. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 5:17 Interview John Kestner 31:15 Interview Danielle Houseman 41:57 Things to Do 🎬 First up: John Kestner – Cavity Search Pictures Films Shares how anyone can get involved in indie filmmaking locally, whether you’re behind the camera, in front of it, or simply curious about the process. Talks about experiences at local film festivals and the community they build. Highlights Cavity Search Pictures Films’ growing catalog of short films and trailers available now on YouTube. 🚀 Next: Danielle Houseman – STEM Specialist, ASU Prep Polytechnic STEM Academy Explains how K–6 students at ASU Prep Polytechnic are preparing for a rare chance to talk in real time with astronauts aboard the International Space Station this spring. Details the school’s “Our Year in Orbit” campaign, filled with space-themed curriculum, family nights, and guest speakers from ASU, Virgin Galactic, Spaceport America, and more. Shares how 10 students will ultimately be selected to ask astronauts their own questions live, thanks to the ARISS program (Amateur Radio on the ISS) and partnerships with the Superstition Amateur Radio Club. This episode celebrates community creativity and curiosity—whether through storytelling on screen or sparking a love of science in the classroom. 🔗 Connect with our guests: John Kestner | FB: john.kestner | IG: @kestner.j | Email: johnrkestner@gmail.com | YouTube: Cavity Search Pictures Films ASU Prep | asuprep.asu.edu | FB: @asupreparatoryacademy | IG: @asupreparatoryacademy 🌞 The Morning Show – Your Morning. Our Community. Local Love. 🎥 Watch more episodes at OnTheMorningShow.com #TheMorningShow #IndieFilm #CavitySearchPictures #JohnKestner #ASUPrep #STEMEducation #OurYearInOrbit #InternationalSpaceStation #ArizonaFilm #ArizonaSTEM Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow

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