In this episode, Stephen Moyer, an actor, director, and producer, shares his early movie memories and influences. As a child, he recalls attending Saturday morning pictures and being captivated by Laurel, Hardy, and The Lone Ranger. Stephen also discusses the sentimental value of his childhood toys and the importance of preserving memories. He then delves into his journey into filmmaking, from discovering his passion for acting to realizing the possibility of a career in film. Stephen reflects on the transition from theatre to film and the challenges and adaptations that come with it. In this conversation, Steve Moyer discusses his experience introducing movies to his children and balancing family life with filmmaking. He shares how he and his wife worked together as creative partners and managed to create parallel experiences for their children to enjoy being kids while their parents worked.  Stephen also talks about the development process of his film A Bit of Light and how he found hope in difficult subject matter. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and healing in storytelling.  The film will be available in theaters and on streaming Friday, April 5th, 2024. A BIT OF LIGHTDIRECTED & PRODUCED BY STEPHEN MOYER STARRING & PRODUCED BY ACADEMY-AWARD WINNER ANNA PAQUIN & BAFTA-AWARD NOMINEE RAY WINSTONE A Bit of Light | Official TrailerA Bit of Light, directed by Stephen Moyer from a screenplay by Rebecca Callard—based on her Bruntwood Prize-nominated play of the same name. The film stars Academy® Award winner Anna Paquin [True Blood, X-Men, Flack)], Bafta-Award Nominee Ray Winstone [currently in Netflix's Damsel & The Gentlemen,The Departed, Black Widow], Pippa Bennett-Warner [Gangs Of London, See How They Run], BAFTA nominee Youssef Kerkour [Home], and in his big screen debut Luca Hogan. Moyer, who can currently be seen in Paramount +’s Sexy Beast, the final two episodes he directed, also helmed several episodes of True Blood and Amazon Prime Video’s Flack, starring Paquin and executive produced by the pair.  He made his feature directing debut with The Parting Glass, also produced by Moyer/Paquin. A Bit of Light unfolds as an intimate story about a recovering alcoholic named Ella (Paquin). A series of tough breaks forces Ella to move back in with her father, Alan (Winstone), while her daughters are under the care of her ex-husband, Joseph (Kerkour), and his new partner, Bethan (Bennett-Warner). Mired in guilt, the protagonist finds herself in fights with Joseph and Bethan about the kids and Alan over AA meetings. However, an unlikely friendship with Neil (Hogan) opens her eyes to taking responsibility and making the changes she needs to make.Produced by ANNA PAQUIN, STEPHEN MOYER, PHIL GLYNN AND AXEL KUSCHEVATZKY (Infinity Hill), ISABELLE GEORGEAUX (Pont Neuf Productions).TakeawaysChildhood movie experiences can have a lasting impact on a person's love for film.Nostalgia and sentimental value can be attached to childhood toys and movies.Discovering a passion for filmmaking can lead to a career in the industry.Transitioning from theatre to film requires learning new techniques and adapting to different challenges.Chapters00:00Introduction and First Movie Memories02:24Early Film Influences06:02Childhood Toys and Nostalgia08:13Family Movie Watching09:38Discovering a Passion for Making Movies14:08Realizing the Possibility of a Career in Film22:27Exploring Filmmaking Techniques25:32Challenges and Adaptations in Filmmaking35:55Introducing Movies to Kids37:30Working as Creative Partners39:19Family Dynamic on Set44:36Coming to the Material of A Bit of Light46:30Finding Hope in Difficult Subject Matter48:48Healing and Authenticity in A Bit of Light51:22Introducing Film to Children in Different Generations55:07Creating a Love for Cinema in Children New Episodes Every Wednesday!EPISODE CREDITS:Host, Producer, Editor: Jessica KantorBooker: Noelia MurphyBe sure to follow and tag Raising Cinephiles on  Instagram