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Stories from the Set: Lessons from Hollywood with D.B. Sweeney | The Spark Podcast

Actor, writer, producer, director, and voiceover artist D.B. Sweeney joins The Spark to share the real story behind a decades-long creative career—from breaking in with Francis Ford Coppola to continuing to make meaningful independent films today. This episode explores how preparation, humility, and curiosity have guided Sweeney through Hollywood and beyond. We also dive into Protector, his upcoming theatrical release, plus lessons from working with legends like James Earl Jones, advice for young creatives, and why making your own work still matters more than ever. Episode Highlights 02:57 – Choosing acting “because it seemed easy” and getting into NYU 05:39 – Francis Ford Coppola, Gardens of Stone, and the break that changed everything 09:04 – Inside Protector: story, cast, and why the film feels different 14:12 – How role preparation has changed over a 40-year career 18:16 – James Earl Jones and the power of simply showing up 21:00 – Making films for people Hollywood often overlooks 45:55 – Advice for young creatives: stop waiting, start making Learn More & Connect Show Notes + Resources: https://creativeassembly.agency/ca-po... Connect With D.B. Sweeney:   / d-b-sweeney-b436b513   | https://www.dbsweeney.com/ Connect with Mark Scrivner:   / markscrivner   | https://snapshotinteractive.com Our Sponsor - Snapshot: https://snapshotinteractive.com