In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with the B2Z Films crew — Bill Cover and Bryan Powers — along with Keith Putnam, a professional filmmaker who recently moved to the area from LA, and Tiffany Powers, Bryan's wife, to talk about making a complete short film in just 48 hours for SATO48, the Springfield and the Ozarks film festival. We cover how they run a creative team with no director and no ego, why music and sound effects are their biggest strength, and why they lean into Southwest Missouri instead of imitating Hollywood.

This episode is part of the Ozarks Experience series, focused on the people behind the work shaping our region.

In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Jeff Clinkenbeard and Jaw, co-founders of SATO48, Springfield's 48 Hour Film Challenge, to talk about building a 22-year nonprofit around supporting filmmakers instead of charging them. We cover their arms-length approach to judging and their stance on free speech and AI — and why it matters to the creative community across the Ozarks.

This episode is part of the Ozarks Experience series, focused on the people behind the work shaping our region.

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In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Ben Tegeler, Executive Director of Ozark Greenways, to talk about what it takes to build a truly connected trail system across the Springfield region. We cover the major projects in motion — from the Chadwick Flyer and Fellows Lake loop to millions in newly funded corridors — and why Ben believes trails aren't a recreational amenity, but essential infrastructure for every demographic, every age, and every income level.

This episode is part of the Ozarks Experience series, focused on the people behind the work shaping our region.