In this episode of the The Call Time Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with American film and television professional Nica Fazio for an honest, wide-ranging biographical conversation about her life, career, and personal journey working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Rather than focusing on technical details, this episode explores the human story behind a career spent on set—how Nica found her way into film and television, what drew her to the work, and how years in the industry shaped her identity, resilience, and outlook on life.Nica shares reflections on growing up, discovering creative communities, and navigating the realities of working in a demanding, often unpredictable industry. She talks about the challenges and rewards of life behind the camera, the importance of collaboration, and the relationships formed on set that leave a lasting mark long after the lights go down. Through personal stories and candid insights, Nica opens up about perseverance, adaptability, and the quieter moments that define a career not always seen by audiences. This episode of Call Time is about more than film and television—it’s about finding purpose, learning to trust your instincts, and building a meaningful life through creative work. Whether you’re an artist, filmmaker, or simply curious about the people who bring stories to life behind the scenes, this conversation offers a thoughtful and inspiring look at what it means to commit to a path and grow along the way.
Nica’s links:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9717608/
https://www.instagram.com/nica.fazio/
https://www.instagram.com/nicafaziophoto/
Nica's dinner party guests:
My grandpa
Ellen Kuras
Ava Duvernay
Lisa Kudrow
Amy Winehouse
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Some of Nica’s favorite women artists:
Elisa Capdevila (muralist from Barcelona she is amazing)
Pixy Liao (photographer) Helen Levitt (photographer)
Rina Yang (DP)
Marjan Teeuwen (large scale architecture installations)
Miska Mohmmed (abstract painting)
Host: Chris Stafford
Produced by Hollowell Studios
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Keywords Nica Fazio, AART Podcast, Chris Stafford podcast, film and television careers, women in film, behind the scenes film industry, film crew stories, creative career journeys, life in film and TV, entertainment industry biography, film podcast interview, personal stories from set life, American film professionals, storytelling behind the camera
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Call Time meets the women on set including filmmakers, cinematographers, DP's, camera operators, actors, makeup artists, costume designers. We share their story from childhood through career highlights, their highs and lows negotiating the film and television industry.
CALL TIME is part of the Women Unscripted Podcast Network and Exec Prod of Hollowell Studios.
🎙️ Host: Chris Stafford
Producer: Hollowell Studios
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com
Instagram: @thecalltimepodcast
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