In a constant push to improve the quality of the Creative Asylum online experience, we’re happy to announce our latest endeavor, a video series called Available Light: Creative Conversations from the Cat and Fiddle.

This series of webisodes sprung from a simple concept. We find interesting people we like, buy them a beer or other choice beverage at the Cat and Fiddle and chat about their process, interests, dreams, predictions or favorite movies. We let the conversation meander, then cut it down later.

There’s no lighting (thus the name), no uptight interview conventions with imposing production gear, no big crew or uptight producers gathered around a monitor in the back of the room whispering.

The goal is to create a relaxed environment for our subjects and hear what they have to say on a variety of subjects.

One of the great gifts of doing the kind of work we do is the people we meet along the way. This community is a wildly diverse gang of storytellers. They are ambitious, smart, opinionated and creative; some of them are photographers, screenwriters, production execs, and network VPs. The tie that binds is passion and an interest in navigating the rapidly changing landscape of film, TV, music, fine art, marketing and advertising.

These pieces will be short and sweet—probably about 2-4 minutes. Eventually we will release the longer version audio only on iTunes, but first things first.

So here they are. We have released two episodes to start:

Jim Wright is a photographer and director and Erich Hoeber is a screenwriter of films like “Red” and “Battleship”). They’re cool guys. Enjoy what they have to say and look for more to come. If you have ideas for subjects, let us know through our social media channels. We are always looking for more people to chat with on “Available Light.” If nothing else, you’ll get a free Stella on us.

Enjoy!