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Commonplace
55. Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Commonplace

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 45:04


This week on Commonplace, we have filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon (@elainemcsheldon, director of King Coal (@kingcoalfilm) which is now available via @povdocs. The documentary showcases how the coal industry looms over West Virginia both economically and culturally, honoring the work of those in the past while acknowledging the need to move forward. In our conversation, we talk about the struggles of independent filmmaking and how it shaped the documentary, her entry into the medium and the success of Heroine, and why she narrates the documentary even though she was initially hesitant.  Stream King Coal via POV here.

The Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town | Feb. 9, 2024

The Talk of the Town

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 39:04


WV Treasurer & Congressional Candidate Riley Moore stops by the studio. Fill maker Elaine McMillion Sheldon, discusses her documentary "King Coal" ahead of a screening this weekend in Morgantown.

Kentucky Call Sheet
Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Kentucky Call Sheet

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 66:48


Join Stu as he sits down with Academy-Award-nominated documentary-filmmaker, Elaine McMillion Sheldon to talk about Elaine's new film KING COAL which premiered at the 2023 Flyover Film Festival to immediate acclaim. Listen in as Elaine and Stu talk about her documentary filmmaking style, her life and family in West Virginia, and what it's like to work alongside her husband and direct her children.  Elaine's Website:  https://www.elainemcmillionsheldon.com Heroin(e) Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khSO7qEKbvo Recovery Boys Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSS9kYipRLk John Prine - Summer's End:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXbEFTv9zr0&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spin.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title Reunacy:  https://reunacy.com Louisville Film Society: https://louisvillefilmsociety.org  

From What If to What Next
88 - What if workers were in charge of the energy transition?

From What If to What Next

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 42:26


This is a wonderful conversation. It's a deep dive into a powerful reimagining of who our energy system serves, and what it might look like. My two guests are both people who have given this a lot of thoughts. Elaine McMillion Sheldon is an Academy Award-nominated, Peabody-winning, and two-time Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker. Her most recent film is the utterly brilliant 'King Coal' (see the trailer here).  Rosemary Harris, from Platform, was part of the creation of the recent 'Our Power' report, which you can read here. I hope you enjoy this discussion and the possibilities it will open up in your imagination.   Please consider supporting the podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/fromwhatiftowhatnext and becoming a patron.

Making Media Now
Elaine McMillion Sheldon on the Reign of ”King Coal”

Making Media Now

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 69:51


Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Oscar-nominated director Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Elaine joins Michael to discuss her very personal--and mesmerizing--documentary "King Coal."   A lyrical tapestry of a place and people, "King Coal" meditates on the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped, and the myths it has created. Director Elaine McMillion Sheldon reshapes the boundaries of documentary filmmaking in a spectacularly beautiful and deeply moving immersion into Central Appalachia where coal is not just a resource, but a way of life.   Elaine McMillion Sheldon (Director / Producer / Co-Editor) is an Academy Award-nominated, and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker. Sheldon is the director of two Netflix Original Documentaries - HEROIN(E) and RECOVERY BOYS- that explore America's opioid crisis.   She has been named a Creative Capital Awardee, Guggenheim Fellow, a USA Fellow by United States Artists, and one of the "25 New Faces of Independent Film,” by Filmmaker Magazine. KING COAL, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and is currently enjoying a successful theatrical run. The film will be available for VOD and streaming in early 2024.   Elaine McMillion Sheldon was raised in West Virginia and lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.   Making Media Now is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey.   About the host: www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/   Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead     

Doc Talk: A Deadline and Nō Studios Podcast
‘King Coal' director Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Doc Talk: A Deadline and Nō Studios Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 36:20


Filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon joins us to talk about her award-winning documentary ‘King Coal,' a film that reframes our understanding of Central Appalachia where every aspect of life is permeated by coal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recovery in the Middle Ages - Two Middle-Aged Suburban Dads Talk About Recovering From Addiction to Drugs & Alcohol.

RMA Episode 119: Recovery Boys-An RMA Back to School Special! This week Mike and Nat do an in-depth review of the Netflix special Recovery Boys. Recovery Boys is a Netflix documentary directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon. The documentary, which was released in 2018, follows the journey of four young men as they attempt to rebuild their lives and recover from opioid addiction. The film primarily takes place at a farm-based rehab facility in West Virginia called Jacob's Ladder. *This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.* Please remember to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on your favorite platform to get the latest episode delivered right to your devices as soon as it's released.   LINKS: www.soberliningsplaybook.com RITN Shatterproof Jacob's Ladder-Recovery Boys We are a listener-supported podcast. If you like what we're doing here at RMA and want to support the show, JOIN THE RECOVERY IN THE MIDDLE AGES PATREON  Our sole mission is to help other people achieve sobriety and become their best, most authentic selves. As little as $3 a month makes a big difference and helps us keep the lights on.  https://www.patreon.com/RecoveryintheMiddleAges Visit www.soberlink.com/middle-ages to sign up and receive $50 off your device.  As always, we thank you for your support.  RMA ON YOUTUBE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER  Facebook Page We also have a Facebook Group! Request to join the group. It's a private space for continuing the discussion of what Nat and Mike talk about on the podcast. Hope to see you there. PLEASE leave us a 5 star review on I-Tunes if you're enjoying the show and SUBSCRIBE to get the latest episodes.  Email: MikeR@middleagesrecovery.com Natx@middleagesrecovery.com Check out the website: www.middleagesrecovery.com  We all have a story. Tell us yours and we'll share it on the show! E-Mail your story to miker@middleagesrecovery.com If you're in trouble with substance abuse and need help, reach out. There are thousands of people who have put problems with addiction in their rear-view mirrors and you can be one of them. While we neither endorse nor condemn any particular program, the sheer number of available AA and NA meetings suggest that reaching out to those organizations would be a good first step, (but maybe not the last step), on your road to recovery.   https://www.aa.org/ https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/ Marijuana Anonymous (just in case): This Naked Mind  

KUCI: Film School
King Coal / Film School Radio interview with Director Elaine McMillion Sheldon

KUCI: Film School

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023


A lyrical tapestry of a place and people, KING COAL meditates on the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has built, and the myths it has created. Director Elaine McMillion Sheldon reshapes the boundaries of documentary filmmaking in a spectacularly beautiful and deeply moving immersion into Central Appalachia where coal is not just a resource, but a way of life, imagining the ways a community can re-envision itself. Central Appalachia is a place of mountains and myth and Academy Award-nominated and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon knows this well, calling those mountains home. KING COAL has had a profound influence on this community's identity, but Sheldon dares to consider what future stories might look like out of the shadow of coal, now that relationships to coal are changing. She takes us on an alluring cinematic journey through the past, present, and future of Appalachia. Sheldon's distinct vision remixes present-day moments of life in a coal-mining town with archival footage and atmospheric invocations of the land to alchemize something new — a rare, nuanced depiction of this community. A young girl learning the story of coal anchors the journey while Sheldon's poetic voiceover guides us through the experience and an expressive score differentiates the reality of coal from a more imaginative world. This hybrid approach allows our guest, Elaine McMillion Sheldon to explore the act of storytelling itself and is a magical reclamation of the power of stories to shape how a region sees itself. Emerging from the long shadows of the coal mines, KING COAL untangles the pain from the beauty, and illuminates the innately human capacity for change. Directed by Emmy-winning & Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Elaine McMIllion Sheldon. Produced by Oscar & BAFTA winners, Shane Boris and Diane Becker For more go to: kingcoalfilm.com Los Angeles, CA - August 25 @ Laemmle Glendale

The Curb | Culture. Unity. Reviews. Banter.
King Coal Director Elaine McMillion Sheldon Talks Exploring the Complicated Past and Future of the Fossil Fuel in This Interview

The Curb | Culture. Unity. Reviews. Banter.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 33:47


documentary King Coal. Told in an intimate and reflective manner, King Coal details the history of the all powerful fossil fuel in Appalachia, stretching back in time to the foundation of the mining region and utilising the imagery of the coal miner's daughter to explore the myth and dominance that the black rock has on the region. King Coal never condemns those who have worked in and relied on the mining industry as a source of income or stability, with Elaine's supportive narration being one that highlights the importance that coal once held for those in the region, while also spotlighting the need to navigate a path out of relying on it. It's with the focus on two young girls who grow up in the region that we follow this tale of coal and the almost fanatical adoration that people in the region still hold onto it. There's a touch of fantastical realism to King Coal which is amplified by the stunning cinematography that reinforces just how nourishing nature can be. In this interview, recorded ahead of King Coal's national release in America, Elaine talks about the need to explore the story of coal in a tender manner, the importance of telling it from her own lived experience, as well as the vision of hope that it gives at its end. King Coal is screening across America from August 11th in New York, with further screenings: New York City - August 11th @ DCTV TheaterWinston-Salem, NC - August 18th @ Aperture CinemaCharleston, WV - August 31st @ Floralee CinemaAkron, OH - September 1st @ The NightLightCincinnati, OH - September 4th @ The Woodward TheaterColumbus, OH - September 8th @ Wexner Center for the ArtsQueens, NY - September 9th @ Museum of the Moving ImageBlacksburg, VA - September 21st @ Lyric TheaterBluefield, WV - September 22nd @The Granada Theater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Awards Don't Matter
King Coal Director Elaine McMillion Sheldon Talks Exploring the Complicated Past and Future of the Fossil Fuel in This Interview

Awards Don't Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 35:04


documentary King Coal. Told in an intimate and reflective manner, King Coal details the history of the all powerful fossil fuel in Appalachia, stretching back in time to the foundation of the mining region and utilising the imagery of the coal miner's daughter to explore the myth and dominance that the black rock has on the region. King Coal never condemns those who have worked in and relied on the mining industry as a source of income or stability, with Elaine's supportive narration being one that highlights the importance that coal once held for those in the region, while also spotlighting the need to navigate a path out of relying on it. It's with the focus on two young girls who grow up in the region that we follow this tale of coal and the almost fanatical adoration that people in the region still hold onto it. There's a touch of fantastical realism to King Coal which is amplified by the stunning cinematography that reinforces just how nourishing nature can be. In this interview, recorded ahead of King Coal's national release in America, Elaine talks about the need to explore the story of coal in a tender manner, the importance of telling it from her own lived experience, as well as the vision of hope that it gives at its end. King Coal is screening across America from August 11th in New York, with further screenings: New York City - August 11th @ DCTV TheaterWinston-Salem, NC - August 18th @ Aperture CinemaCharleston, WV - August 31st @ Floralee CinemaAkron, OH - September 1st @ The NightLightCincinnati, OH - September 4th @ The Woodward TheaterColumbus, OH - September 8th @ Wexner Center for the ArtsQueens, NY - September 9th @ Museum of the Moving ImageBlacksburg, VA - September 21st @ Lyric TheaterBluefield, WV - September 22nd @The Granada TheaterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

daily304's podcast
daily304 - Episode 08.04.2023

daily304's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 4:03


Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Aug. 4  From whitewater rafting to SUP boarding, adventure awaits on the water in Almost Heaven…WV documentary “King Coal” rakes in praise from critics…and the new Omnis manufacturing facility in Bluefield is hiring--#YesWV…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV TOURISM – Whether you're looking for serious, high-intensity water sports or you prefer to float, paddle and dive in peace, there's a body of water in West Virginia that's calling your name. Lively rivers, pristine lakes and wild water sports unlock plenty of opportunities to go with the flow. Looking for some wild adventure? Check out whitewater rafting. Rapids range from beginner-friendly Class I-III on the Shenandoah and Potomac to the adrenaline-charged Class V of the Upper Gauley in the fall.  Summersville Lake is a prime spot for scuba diving. Rent a houseboat on Sutton Lake. Or paddle the water trails of the Elk and Coal rivers. Whatever you choose, you're sure to find Almost Heaven waiting for you on the water. Read more: https://wvtourism.com/the-best-spots-for-water-sports-adventures-in-west-virginia/   #2 – From THE FILM STAGE – One of the most impressive films at this year's Sundance Film Festival was the latest work from Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon. With stunning cinematography, King Coal explores the lives in Central Appalachia and how the effects and bonds instilled by the coal industry.  The film has been described by one reviewer as “A poetic ode to the blue ridges of Central Appalachia.”  “King Coal often evokes an IMAX educational film in its scope, space, and presence. The film explores the complex history of coal as a specter that looms over the region,” writes John Fink. “The precious rock is celebrated throughout, the picture never veering off-course to engage in a discussion of contemporary politics. It's instead built on West Virginia itself, a land still tied to mythology in some ways.” “Who are we, without a king?” asks Lanie Marsh, the young star of the picture. “King Coal” debuts in Charleston on Aug. 31 at the Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema. Read more and watch the trailer: https://thefilmstage.com/king-coal-trailer-takes-a-lyrical-look-at-lives-in-central-appalachia/   #3 – From METRO NEWS -- Omnis Building Technologies is nearing completion of a new $40 million manufacturing plant in Mercer County and now has begun the process of building a staff. “When we're up and running we're looking at a first wave of about 35 to 45 employees per shift. We'll look to be running first shift when we get up and running, then we'll add a second shift and eventually go to a 24/7 production schedule,” said Matthew Hart, Vice-President of Human Resources. Omnis uses state of the art building materials to create pre-fabricated home building blocks. The blocks are then used to pre-assemble sustainable and energy efficient homes. The company is headquartered in California and announced Bluefield would be the site of their first operation in the eastern United States in March 2022. Officials anticipated by the time the new plant is at full operational capacity, they'll have close to 200 full-time employees.  Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/07/24/omnis-seeks-workers-for-40-million-bluefield-operation/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Commonplace
38. Michael Cerveris

Commonplace

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 69:29


Michael Cerveris is a two-time Tony Award winner, actor, musician and Huntington is his hometown. He'll be back home August 19th to join the Appalachian Film Festival for a screening of Oscar-nominee Elaine McMillion Sheldon's newest film King Coal where he will join the director in conversation on stage after the film. Find tickets for the festival here. In our conversation, Michael and Nathan talk about his roots doing community theater in Huntington, how The Who's Pete Townshend helped him step into the role of 'Tommy' on Broadway, and performing with music legend Bob Mould.

Factual America
Mining Appalachia: Preserving the Story of King Coal

Factual America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 18:59


For 200 years, the people of central Appalachia in the US have lived off the industry of coal. Now, though, times are changing, and the coal industry is dying. One day, it will become no more than a memory.  Director Elaine McMillion Sheldon describes King Coal as “part documentary, part fable”, and the film aims to not only tell the story of Appalachia and its coal, but also to preserve Appalachians' memory of it.  And that is not all. Through Lanie and Gabby, two young Appalachian girls, Elaine looks to the future, to the new world that is now coming into being. In doing so, she is able to say truthfully that far from now ending, Appalachia's story is just beginning. In the course of their conversation, Elaine discusses her own intimate connection to Appalachia, the surprising origin of one mark of deep respect given to miners, and how she broke her filmmaking rules in order to make the documentary. Watch the episode at https://factualamerica.com  “... if this was just a story about facts and figures, it would make no sense. But this film is really about the psyche and soul... I think that King Coal dominates a time when work, and pride in work, of belonging was a huge part of our identity.” – Elaine McMillion Sheldon

The No Film School Podcast
How Appalachia-Based Filmmakers Blend Doc and Myth in “King Coal”

The No Film School Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 53:29


Elaine McMillion Sheldon is a director and writer known for documentaries, such as the Netflix Original Documentaries, Heroin(e) and Recovery Boys. Her latest film, King Coal, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. This “part fable, part documentary” is about the complex, coal culture in Central Appalachia. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins speaks with Emmy-winning filmmakers, Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Curren Sheldon to discuss:  The inception of the film and how it became a hybrid style What the lens vetting process was like Not using any artificial light The reason behind focusing on the young characters in the film  Why it's important to have bad ideas Pushing through moments of vulnerability Where Elaine got inspiration from  Working with a breath artist to create all the crazy sounds in the film All the wonderful support they received from labs and grants  Why you need to have a long-term version Memorable Quotes “How do we make this feel almost like a dream, almost like an imagined future?” [7:51] “This film required a level of failure and vulnerability that made me insecure at moments. But ultimately made me grow as a filmmaker.” [14:09] “Having a long view of your career is so healthy otherwise you're gonna get burnt out and depressed.” [31:20] “Most of this industry lives in a bubble, on a coast.” [42:08] Resources: King Coal trailer King Coal official website King Coal on Instagram Here is the upcoming 2023 theatrical: August 11th - DCTV- New York City, NY (weeklong) August 18th - Aperture Cinema - Winston-Salem, NC (weeklong) August 25th - Laemmle Glendale - Los Angeles, CA (weeklong) August 28th -Harris Theater - Pittsburgh, PA (Select shows during the week) August 31- Floralee Theater - Charleston, WV (Select shows) September 1st - The Nightlight - Akron, OH (weeklong) September 1st- Zoetropolis Cinema - Lancaster, PA (two-week run) September 1st - Central Cinema - Knoxville, TN (weeklong) September 4th - The Woodward Theater - Cincinnati, OH (one night) September 8th - Wexner Center of the Arts - Columbus, OH (one night) September 9th - Museum of the Moving Image- Queens, NY (one night) September 15th- Raleigh Playhouse- Beckley, WV (one night) September 21st - The Lyric Theater- Blacksburg, VA (one night) September 22nd - The Granada Theater- Bluefield, WV (one night) Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter  https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

daily304's podcast
daily304 - Episode 06.29.2023

daily304's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 2:30


Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, June 29  The “King Coal” documentary debuts at the Culture Center next month…Brad Smith is takingAscend West Virginia to a new level with two vertical programs…and ya gotta Regatta! The festival kicks off tomorrow in Charleston…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV EXPLORER – “King Coal,” a feature-length documentary by West Virginia-raised and Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Curren Sheldon and Elaine McMillion Sheldon, makes its home-state premiere at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston next month. The West Virginia International Film Festival presents the event at 6 p.m. July 8. The event includes the 75-minute film screening, a live Q&A discussion with filmmakers, food, and music. The film is rated "Y" and is appropriate for families and children. A lyrical tapestry of a place and people, “King Coal” meditates on the complex history and future of the coal industry and the communities it has shaped. The film remixes present-day moments of life in the coalfields with archival footage and atmospheric invocations of the land to alchemize something new — a rare, nuanced depiction of the community. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/06/20/king-coal-premier-at-charleston-west-virginia/   #2 – From WV NEWS – The Ascend West Virginia program soon will go to the next level, according to Brad D. Smith. Smith, the former CEO and later executive chairman of Intuit and the current president of Marshall University, and his wife, Alys, developed the program to attract remote workers to the Mountain State. Since launching in April 2021, the program has brought 142 new residents to the state, who in turn have brought 172 others with them. There have also been five brand-new West Virginians born. The program's success has inspired a pair of what Smith calls “vertical programs.” First Ascent will help recent West Virginia college graduates find remote work and placement in remote worker programs, while offering them the same sort of outdoor-based incentives to continue living in the state. Another program, Military Ascent, is designed to attract those who served our country to move to West Virginia. More details of the “vertical programs” will be announced during the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Annual Meeting and Business Summit at the end of August. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/brad-d-smith-looks-to-take-ascend-west-virginia-program-to-the-next-level/article_7a598c7e-11c0-11ee-81e7-5fbede0bc7c6.html   #3 – From CHARLESTON REGATTA – Ya gotta Regatta! Make plans for the annual Charleston Sternwheel Regatta returning to the Capital City on June 30 through July 4.  Highlights include concerts, car shows and even wiener dog races. The event includes food vendors and a carnival and of course, sternwheelers.  This year's live music lineup features Better Than Ezra, Flo Rida, Kool and the Gang, Jo Dee Messina.  Download the app Visit Charleston WV for a full schedule of events! Learn more: https://charlestonregatta.com/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

West Virginia Morning
Sillier Side Of Minor League Baseball And A Look At New Film ‘King Coal,' This West Virginia Morning

West Virginia Morning

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023


On this West Virginia Morning, Elaine McMillion Sheldon's latest documentary is called “King Coal.” The imaginative film focuses on central Appalachia, how coal mining has influenced its culture and how that may be changing. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with Sheldon and co-producer Molly Born about the film. The post Sillier Side Of Minor League Baseball And A Look At New Film ‘King Coal,' This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Top Docs:  Award-Winning Documentary Filmmakers
”King Coal” with Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Top Docs: Award-Winning Documentary Filmmakers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 15:22


Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Academy Award-nominated director Elaine McMillion Sheldon's ("Heroin(e)", "Recovery Boys") elegiac, stirring, and magical new documentary “King Coal” gives an insider's unique perspective on the profound impact that coal has had on the people and mythos of Central Appalachia. As the daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of coal miners, Elaine's narrative comes from a place of personal experience and deep reflection — and stretches the boundaries of traditional documentary. Sitting down with Ken in Park City the night before her film's world premiere, Elaine discusses the liberating effect of using hybrid storytelling strategies, the challenges of presenting a nuanced approach to a highly politicized issue, and her nervous anticipation of watching the film with her family for the first time. "King Coal" was produced by Diane Becker, Shane Boris, and Peggy Drexler.   Follow: @topdocspod on Instagram and twitter @elainemsheldon on twitter   The Presenting Sponsor of “Top Docs” is Netflix. A big thanks to Portrait for hosting this conversation at Sundance. 

New York Women in Film and Television: Women Crush Wednesdays

The Sundance Film Festival begins this week and we are highlighting some great projects from our members! Interviews include Lisa Cortés, director-producer of Little Richard: I Am Everything, Eileen stuntwoman Ashley Pynn; To Live and Die and Live producers Dana Offenbach and Samantha Basir, and King Cole post production supervisor Jean Lane and director Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Co-hosts Katie Chambers and Tammy Reese talk about the films they are looking forward to and encourage all attendees to fill out the FWD-Doc Film Event Accessibility Scorecard. To be featured on the podcast email us at communications@nywift.org. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org. Special thanks to Elspeth Collard, the creator of our podcast theme song. Social Media: NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT Lisa: Twitter @misscortes / IG @misscortes Dana: IG @filmgirl2013 Samantha: IG @isamwise Ashely: Twitter @AshMPynn / IG @ashleypynn Elaine: Twitter @elainemsheldon

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Appalachia Meets World
Appalachia Meets World Episode 37 - Appalachian Storytelling with Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Appalachia Meets World

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 65:42


In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with award winning documentary filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon.  Better known for her Netflix documentaries "Recovery Boys" and "Heroin(e)", she dives into her overall work, why it's important for her to be in Appalachia and how there are bigger issues to worry about than lazy stereotypes.  As a granddaughter, daughter and sister of a coal miner, she also discusses her upcoming documentary, "King Coal", and the immediate need to focus on what's next.  You also don't want to miss her West Virginia trivia skills and how she calls a place she has never lived "home."  Additionally, find out what Neil thinks of acronyms and "incubators" - it's been a while!  Take a listen! 

Story in the Public Square
Brining Big Topics to the Big Screen with Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Story in the Public Square

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 28:02


Documentary filmmakers take us into the lives of their subjects in a way that the written word can't capture. We see what they see. We get a sense of the physical space they occupy with our own eyes.  We hear their voices.  Elaine McMillion Sheldon weaves these elements together in powerful films that explore everything from love to addiction. McMillion Sheldon is an Academy Award-nominated, and Emmy and Peabody-winning documentary filmmaker based in Appalachia. She has been commissioned by Netflix, Frontline PBS, The Center for Investigative Reporting, The Oxford American, The New York Times Op-Docs, TEDWomen, Field of Vision, and The Bitter Southerner. Sheldon is the director of two Netflix Original Documentaries, “Heroin(e)” and “Recovery Boys” that explore America's opioid crisis. “Heroin(e)” was nominated for a 2018 Academy Award and won the 2018 Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Documentary. The short film premiered at the 2017 Telluride Film Festival and went on to screen hundreds of times across America as part of a community-driven impact campaign. Sheldon has appeared on “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah, Anthony Bourdain's CNN show, “Parts Unknown” and “Meet The Press” with Chuck Todd. She's a founding member of the All Y'all Southern Documentary Collective. She is a recipient of the 2020 John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship in Film and 2021 Creative Capital Awardee. In 2016 she received a highly-competitive national “Breakthrough Award” and fellowship from Chicken and Egg Pictures. She was also named a 2018 USA Fellow by United States Artists, one of the 25 New Faces of Independent Film by Filmmaker magazine, one of 50 People Changing The South by Southern Living magazine, and grants from Sundance, Tribeca, Catapult, Chicago Media Project, and Field of Vision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramblin' Man
Episode 92 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon + Curren Sheldon

Ramblin' Man

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 217:51


In this episode I speak with Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Curren Sheldon about documentary filmmaking. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The Artist

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Creeks to Peaks: The Understory
Ep. 7 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon (Pt. 2)

Creeks to Peaks: The Understory

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 54:41


This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon. We explore one of Elaine's earliest projects, Hollow, an interactive documentary experience based in McDowell County. We also dive deeper into the differences she sees between documentary film and journalism and the conflicts those differences present. Take a listen.

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Creeks to Peaks: The Understory
Ep. 6 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon (Pt. 1)

Creeks to Peaks: The Understory

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 44:26


This episode is Part 1 of 2 with our guest Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Elaine is an Academy Award nominated and Emmy and Peabody award winning filmmaker. She is best known for directing two Netflix original documentaries Heroine and Recovery Boys, and was recently named to Doc New York City's 40 under 40 list for 2020. Having grown up in southern WV, Elaine now lives and teaches film in Knoxville TN. On this episode, we ask Elaine about her passion for documentary filmmaking, and also catch some cool stories from her time on the red carpet at the Academy Awards. Be sure to stay tuned for the release of Part 2 of Elaine's interview in the coming weeks. Until then as always, Take a listen.

The Genuinely Interested Podcast
Ep 82 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon - Telling the Untold Stories of Appalachia

The Genuinely Interested Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 62:48


Elaine McMillion Sheldon is an Academy Award-nominated, and Emmy and Peabody-winning documentary filmmaker based in Appalachia. She is the director of two Netflix Original Documentaries - "Heroin(e)" and "Recovery Boys" - that explore America's opioid crisis. "Heroin(e)" was nominated for a 2018 Academy Award and won the 2018 Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Documentary. She was also featured on Anthony Bourdain's - Parts Unknown West Virginia episode, and she helped with everything on the episode from location to story to people. Elaine's family has been in West Virginia for generations, and she is proud to tell the untold stories of the region, show the people that would otherwise not get shown, and showcase the problems there - in the hopes of solving them. Elaine and I discuss - Why she focuses on storytelling in Appalachia Why documentaries are so popular now How to get people to open up in front of a camera The opioid and heroin crisis Her work with Anthony Bourdain Her documentary Heroin(e) And much more... Elaine McMillion Sheldon My Take: We must never look at the other as different or unapproachable, we shouldn't see differences as dividers, but rather an opportunity to engage in conversation and strengthen/create bonds through dialogue and open communication. The reason why good documentaries touch us so profoundly is that they allow us a peek into worlds otherwise inaccessible to us. Good documentaries have the power to open our eyes, get us involved, shed light on important topics, move us, and henceforth create change. Support the Podcast

Inside Appalachia
Leaning On Community For Sobriety During The Pandemic

Inside Appalachia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 53:56


Human beings are social creatures and the pandemic is taking a toll on all of us in one way or another. It's also bringing to light just how important human connection is in our lives. This week on Inside Appalachia, we'll hear from folks who are overcoming these challenges on top of maintaining sobriety and staying on the path to recovery. As we grapple with the immediate health emergency of the coronavirus pandemic -- and celebrate the hope found in vaccines and infections going down -- here in Appalachia we're also struggling with two other public health crises: the opioid epidemic, and a large uptick in HIV cases. Researchers believe the crises are linked. West Virginia's capital city of Charleston is currently experiencing the nation's worst outbreak of HIV linked to injected drug use, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We'll learn more about that next week, and hear from folks who worry that stigma and discrimination against people with substance use disorder is exacerbating the issue. Get Help If you, or a loved one, would like to talk with a professional counselor about recovery or addiction call 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357. That's the hotline for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. They offer free, confidential counseling. Finding Sobriety Before Ryan Elkins, a recovery coach in southern West Virginia could help others, he had to find peace within himself.  “Which is something that I've lost along the way. So, it's really, really nice and comforting to know that I have this inner strength,” Elkins said. His mother died when he was 11 years old, and as a child, his father abused him. For a time, he found love and support after he left the state to move in with his mother's extended family. But he said he couldn't accept that love at the time. “They were so loving and caring that it scared me. I tried to avoid people.” Elkins is now a recovery coach in Lincoln County, West Virginia, and a student at Marshall University. Making Connections Fighting isolation is something that just about every human on the planet is struggling with right now. Some of the best tools for connecting are digital. For people in recovery, meetings on Zoom or Skype have become a lifeline to maintaining sobriety. With the digital format, there's the opportunity to meet every day. Ashley Temple is a single mother with three kids who lives in Charleston, West Virginia. She works full time at a hospital and she's a single mom. One of the communities hit hardest is Kermit, West Virginia. At the peak of the opioid crisis, drug companies sent 12 million hydrocodone pills to the town of about 350 people. Cars would line up at the one pharmacy with people waiting to pick up pain pills. The so-called pain clinics of a decade ago are gone. In their place, a continued need for addiction treatment and recovery resources. Telling Difficult Stories There are heroes among us who are trying to break down barriers. Several of them are featured in two Netflix documentaries, “Heroin(e)” and “Recovery Boys,” both directed by Elaine McMillion-Sheldon, and her husband Curren Sheldon. They are both West Virginia natives. Back in 2018, just after the release of “Recovery Boys,” Elaine sat down with Sarah Smarsh, host of a podcast called The Homecomers, to talk about what drove her to devote her career to telling stories about both the difficult realities, and the resilience of Appalachians.

West Virginia Morning
A Conversation With Filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon

West Virginia Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 14:59


On this West Virginia Morning, we’ll hear from award-winning filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon, about her passion for shining a light on the resilience and strength of Appalachians.

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Appalachian Startup
124: Requisite Media - Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Appalachian Startup

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 54:18


Elaine McMillion Sheldon is arguably the most successful filmmaker to come out of West Virginia. Her projects have taken her across the nation telling stories that directly impact a wide range of communities. She discusses her filmmaking process, and what it was like to create one of the most socially impactful pair of documentaries ever made. Learn more at AppalachianStartup.com.

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Spokes - The red Bicycle Media Podcast
Episode #010 - Curren Sheldon

Spokes - The red Bicycle Media Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 41:47


IMDb: Curren SheldonPreviewWe believe that documentary films are growing, and not just because we filmed one last year! To go more in-depth on the process of filming and distribution, we brought in award-winning documentary filmmaker, Curren Sheldon. While starting off as a travel writer, Curren quickly rose to become one of a few filmmakers in Appalachia. Along with his wife, director of both documentaries Elaine McMillion Sheldon, he has explored many topics within his community, with the Opioid Crisis being discussed in two Netflix documentaries, Recovery Boys and Heroin(e). Along with discussing the process from pre-production to distribution, we also talk about Curren’s experiences attending film festivals and stepping on the red carpet at Hollywood’s biggest night, The Oscars.Talking Points-How he went from travel writer to award-winning filmmaker-The process of filming the documentaries Heroin(e) and Recovery Boys-Scheduling When To Film-One-or Two-Camera Setup-Use of Lights?-Anticipating Pressing “Record”-Any Other Work During Production?-Involvement Other Than Being Behind The Camera-How Netflix got involved in the distribution of the two films-Film Festival Submission Process-Journey To The Oscars-What Was Next?Social Media: Official Website

The Homecomers
Episode 3: Reframing the Story of Appalachia

The Homecomers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 39:42


Acclaimed West Virginia documentarian Elaine McMillion Sheldon talks with Sarah Smarsh about getting regional stories right and the universality of addiction. Sheldon is an Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker who explores stories of identity, resilience, and hope. She is the director of two documentaries about America's opioid crisis, Recovery Boys and the Emmy-winning Heroin(e). Sheldon also received a 2013 Peabody award, a 2014 Emmy nomination, and 3rd prize in the World Press Photo Multimedia Awards for her interactive documentary Hollow, which explores the lives lived in post-industrial, rural Appalachia. Learn more at TheHomecomers.org and follow the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Recovery Unscripted
Bonus: LIVE Audience Questions and Answers with Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Recovery Unscripted

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 11:54


Guest: Elaine McMillion Sheldon, filmmaker Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted. This time, we’ll hear from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon as she responds to questions from members of the live audience who attended our conversation at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego. If you haven’t already, first go back and listen to the previous episode, which features the full conversation between me and Elaine. Or better yet, go watch her documentaries Heroin(e) and Recovery Boys on Netflix. That will give you some context for what you’re about to hear. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Elaine's films, visit https://recoveryboysthefilm.com/ Music from this episode: "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eola/Ronny_1253  

Recovery Unscripted
#95: LIVE Podcast with Filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Recovery Unscripted

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 59:18


Guest: Elaine McMillion Sheldon, filmmaker In the depths of America’s drug overdose crisis, can a film help change the narrative by showing the complex realities of addiction and the authentic hope of recovery? We’ll discuss this with the Oscar-nominated director of Netflix original documentaries Heroin(e) and Recovery Boys, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, on this live episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Elaine's films, visit https://recoveryboysthefilm.com/ Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com  "Steps" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_II_-_Felt/Steps_1163 "Skeptic" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Skeptic "Degradation" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_III_-_Minor_Keys/Degradation

Damn Near
Damn Near Ready for a Vacation with Elaine McMillion Sheldon

Damn Near

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 55:56


Emmy award winning, Oscar nominated documentary filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon and I sat down in the lobby of Marshall's theater during a screening of her newest feature length film, Recovery Boys. Sure, we talk about the deep stuff, like the ethics of making a film about real people and the need for Appalachian storytellers. We also giggle about red carpet fashion, which celebrity she scared off during a pre-party, and whether she can make a better music video than Drake (yes). Her latest project to drop is linked below. You can find Recovery Boys and Heroin(e) on Netflix. Maybe you've heard of it?  Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer and Brian Tischler. "(If You Were) In My Movie" by Suzanne Vega (fair use) closes out the show. John Prine "Summer's End" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXbEFTv9zr0

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What's In The Queue?
Episode 43: Recovery Boys

What's In The Queue?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2018 45:13


This week on the What's In The Queue Podcast, it's the 2018 Netflix original documentary Recovery Boys from director Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Join as we discuss this profile of 4 men going through the recovery from opioid addiction process in West Virginia. Just like addiction and recovery, this documentary does not go the way we thought it would. It's a beautiful film and we hope you all check it out. Hey! We want to be internet friends with you! We know it's a garbage fire out there, but let's just be cool together. Join us! Twitter: @whatsinthequeue IG: @whatsinthequeue Facebook: What's In The Queue Podcast Have you seen a documentary that you think we'd like? Let us know! We love getting your suggestions! Email us at whatsinthequeue@gmail.com and let us know!

KUCI: Film School
Heroin(e) / Film School interview with Director Elaine McMillion Sheldon

KUCI: Film School

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018


Heroin(e) focuses on the once a bustling industrial town, Huntington, West Virginia. Huntington has become the epicenter of America’s modern opioid epidemic, with an overdose rate 10 times the national average. This flood of heroin now threatens this Appalachian city with a cycle of generational addiction, lawlessness, and poverty. But within this distressed landscape, Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon (Hollow) shows a different side of the fight against drugs -- one of hope. Sheldon highlights three women working to change the town’s narrative and break the devastating cycle of drug abuse one person at a time. Fire Chief Jan Rader spends the majority of her days reviving those who have overdosed; Judge Patricia Keller presides over drug court, handing down empathy along with orders; and Necia Freeman of Brown Bag Ministry feeds meals to the women selling their bodies for drugs. As America’s opioid crisis threatens to tear communities apart, the Netflix original short documentary HEROIN(E) shows how the chain of compassion holds one town together. Director Elaine McMillion Sheldon is a Peabody Award winning, Emmy nominated filmmaker and now Oscar nominated from West Virginia. HEROIN(E) was produced in association with the Berkeley-based Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), as part of a new initiative to support women filmmakers. In 2016, Chicken & Egg Pictures awarded her with the inaugural "Breakthrough Filmmaker" award. Sheldon was a 2013 Future of Storytelling Fellow, and named one of the "25 New Faces of Independent Film" in 2013 by Filmmaker Magazine and one of "50 People Changing The South" in 2015 by Southern Living Magazine. She has also contributed several shorts to The New York Times Op-Docs. She joins us to talk about her clear-eyed, bracing film that shines a bright and intimate light on an epidemic that is destroying large swaths of American society. For news and updates go to: heroinethefilm.com * 2018 Oscar nominated Documentary Short Program

Mountain Talk Monday— every Tuesday!
Heroin(e) : Women Battling the Drug Epidemic in WV

Mountain Talk Monday— every Tuesday!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2017 60:32


This week we explore the new Netflix documentary "Heroin(e)" which follows three women - a fire chief, a judge, and a street missionary as they battle Huntington, West Virginia’s drug epidemic. We interviewed the film’s director, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, and one of the stars: Huntington’s Fire Chief Jan Rader on October 27th here in the studio. Listen to learn more about the state of the drug epidemic in Huntington and the making of this film.

Radio Film School
[SE26] Technology & Filmmaking: Form Following Function

Radio Film School

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2017 24:32


It's NAB this week, and we have a new technology and filmmaking episode you must hear before you spend a dime!Because the nature of this show involves taking bits and pieces of longer episodes, I have a veritable vault full of as yet unmined content from fantastic interviews. In honor of it being NAB this week (that annual mecca to Las Vegas for media professionals all over the world), we have as yet unaired excerpts from interviews I conducted last season.Peabody award-winning filmmaker and documentarian Elaine McMillion Sheldon, who won that acclaimed award for her interactive documentary experience "Hollow", chimes in on how the architectural design concept of "form following function" should be applied to storytelling and technology. Also, Seattle Film Institute executive director David Shulman uses makes an appearance with an example of how a master's approach to filmmaking can be applied to our use of the latest and greatest. And it all starts with a simple (or not so simple) question asked by my 12-year-old aspiring filmmaking son.Music in this EpisodeMusic was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. In order of appearance, the music in this episode was: Gettin' Paid, Pt. IIby Alec's Band (cc by)Remember Trees?by Chris Zabriskie (cc by)Here's the Thingby Lee Rosevere (cc by)Stories About the World That Once Wasby Chris Zabriskie (cc by)Denouementby Kai Engel (cc by)I Believe in Youby Lee Rosevere (cc by)All Your Faustian Bargains (Extended Mix)by Steve CombsClick here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.SAVE BIG ON YOUR NEXT GIGIf you have a film or photo shoot here in the U.S., look no further than Lens Pro To Go for all your rental needs. Get premium service and support from people who are themselves working filmmakers and photographers. Podcast listeners get a 10% discount when you use the offer code "radio.

Radio Film School
[BREAKING THE GLASS] Ep. 03: Climbing Waterfalls & Jumping Creeks

Radio Film School

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2016 38:21


Today on our biweekly miniseries addressing gender inequality in the business, we discuss perhaps the most pervasive and insidious issue holding women back.Earlier in season 1 of the podcast, during our first "Women in Film" series, we had an episode that set the show on a path to have what would becomeEarlier in season 1 of the podcast, during our first "Women in Film" series, we had an episode that set the show on a path to have what would become Breaking the Glass. In that episode, there was one particular topic discussed that affects women from as high up as the ivory towers of studio executive offices, to the trenches of post production houses: self-confidence and the "imposter syndrome." In this episode we'll hear from:Elaine McMillion Sheldon, director of Hollow and co-host of the She Does Podcast.Julie Harris Walker, host and producer of the podcast "The Other Fifty Percent: A Herstory of Hollywood"Breaking the Glass panel participant Nichelle Protho, VP of Sander-Moses and COO of Slam DigitalShow regular Yolanda Cochran (Producer) and Christina Kremer (post-production supervisor)Amina Moreau, executive creative director of StillmotionKathleen Shannon, owner of Braid Creative and co-host of the Being Boss podcastAbout the Mini-seriesBreaking the Glass is a Radio Film School podcast mini-series and short film docu-series addressing the issues of gender inequality in film and television. Learn more and see the trailer at daredreamer.fm/breaking-the-glass.Podcasts & Videos MentionedSheryl Sandberg on the TED Radio HourTHR Roundtable with Studio ExecutivesThe Frame Interview with Natalie PortmanDeadline Extended for Female Filmmaker Video Vignette ChallengeWe want to include your talent in the short film docu-series. Each winning entries will get almost $1,000 in prizes from LensProToGo, Song Freedom, Muse Storytelling, and Shane's Inner Circle. Click here to learn more.SponsorsWhen you visit or support our sponsors you support the show.Song Freedom: when you need high-quality music for your productions, including mainstream music as well as "oldies but goodies". Sign up for a new account at songfreedom.com/radio and get a free standard gold level license worth $30.VideoBlocks: a subscription-based stock media company that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage everyone can afford. Unlimited daily downloads from a library of 115,000+ HD video clips, After Effects templates, motion backgrounds, and cinemagraphs. Click here for a 7-day free trial allowing you to download up to 140 pieces of content. You can also sign up for their annual plan which is $99 for unlimited access to their library.We also want to give special thanks to these companies who are helping to spread the word to achieve gender equality in the biz:WipsterMusicMusic in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were: There's a Special Place for Some People by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) It's Always Too Late to Start Over by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) Divider by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA) Phase IV by lo-fi is sci-fi (CC BY) They're Coming by Elysian Bailey (CC BY) Casa Bossa Nova by Kevin Macleod at Incompetech.com (CC BY)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.

She Does Podcast
32. She Does: It's Been a Great Year

She Does Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2016 39:33


Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Sarah Ginsburg (that’s us) are co-creators, producers and hosts of this very show, She Does podcast, and maybe you got hints of this from listening to episodes of the show, but first and foremost, we’re documentary filmmakers. In this episode, the tables are somewhat turned and we are asked a few questions by our dear friend, production assistant and member of the documentary community herself, Alijah Case. We talk about what we’ve been up to outside of the podcast and what we are planning on getting into now that we’ve officially decided to taper back on releasing episodes of this show. We aren’t calling it quits completely, especially because we LOVE She Does and have over 10 interviews in the can with some incredible women, but we have decided to edit and release episodes on our own time. We elaborate on all of the news and future plans in this special ‘it’s-not-goodbye-it’s-see-you-later’ episode, reflect on the 31 plus episodes we put out over the last year and the women featured in them, wonderful, impressive, yet very human, each in their own unique way. While the process proved to be quite labor and time intensive, it’s been one of those experiences so magical and so fruitful that it’s hard to put into words, but we do our best with the guidance of Alijah, insights from our illustrator Christine Cover, and music and words by Nona Marie Invie, who recently released an EP titled Sisters with her latest project RONiiA. And as always, thank YOU for listening to She Does.

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Radio Film School
The Best of RFS Stories Pt. 2 - GUEST Stories

Radio Film School

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2016 41:25


Statistics show that most podcasts peter off in the first six weeks. We're now six MONTHS strong into ours, and it's only getting better (IMHO). Six months of a "Radiolab" and "This American Life" style show about the art and craft of cinema and filmmaking, delivered EVERY WEEK, has been quite a feat. Six months of stories that will inspire, encourage and/or just flat-out entertain. Whether you're a filmmaker, a photographer, or any other kind of artist, the themes and topics we explore will connect with you.To celebrate this milestone, we're looking back at some of our favorite stories. Tuesday I shared a few of my favorite personal stories. Today, I'm sharing a few guest stories that have stood out to me:Sky City Haya producer Thom Weinland's funny discovery" about the "Wizard of Oz"Me and show regular JD get into one of our typical debatesCelebrated spoken word artist Marshall Davis Jones is back with the funny story behind how he trained his voice and testing it out on John LeguizamoFilmRiot host Ryan Connolly shares how absolutely everything went wrong on his "U.F. Oh Yeah" film setPhillip Bloom offers filmmaking perspectivePeabody award-winning filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon and I talk about women in filmAnd award-winning wedding filmmaker Kevin Shahinian gives valuable insight about finding your style Legally License Music for Your ProductionIf you need to legally license music for your productions, from every genre, look no further than Song Freedom. Click here and use offer code radio for a one-time Standard Gold Level license worth $30.Learn How Stillmotion Tells Emmy Award-winning StoriesStillmotion's Muse Storytelling is the process they use to tell the kind of stories that has helped them garner five Emmys, and go from shooting weddings to shooting the Super Bowl. They've generously offered our listeners a special offer. Details are in the episode.Grow in Your Craft and CareerWe're also supported by YOU, the listeners. Become a Dare Dreamer FM Premium member and gain access to bonus episodes, ebooks, templates, and other resources to help you grow in your craft and career.Music in this Episode"Please Listen Carefully" by Jahzzar. CC BY-SA.Le Jazz - Hot A. Courtesy of Song Freedom. All rights reserved.Datpiff by The Good Lawdz. CC BY-SA.Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeodRequiem for a Fish by The Freak Fandango Orchestra.Wake Up by Kai Engel. CC BY.Through Another Man’s Eyes by Cullah. CC BY-SA.Two Days by Jahzzar. CC BY-SA.Divider by Chris Zabriskie. CC BY.Places Unseen by Rosevere. CC BY-SA.

Radio Film School
Women in Film Pt. 3: What Role do Women Play in Their Own Prosperity

Radio Film School

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2015 36:54


This week we continue our Women in Film series with part 3: "What role do women play in their own hindrance or advancement in the business?"I honestly believe this is one of the most important episodes I ever have, or will, publish. I strongly feel this episode should be heard by everyone woman in the industry. Heck, I think it would be great for women in any profession to hear from the various guests on the show today. We have a full slate of women at the top of their game in their respective fields.First, we bring back my 4-person panel in Seattle: Scilla Andreen (CEO of IndieFlix), Stefanie Malone (executive director of NFFTY), Ryan Davis (co-founder of Smarthouse Creative) and Nancy Chang (executive director of ReelGrrls). I also speak to Nichelle Protho, VP of the television and online video production company Sander/Moses; Lauren Haroutunian, dean of Freddie Wong's Rocket Jump Film School; and the director of the interactive documentary "Hollow," and co-host of the She Does Podcast, Elaine McMillion Sheldon. We also hear from Universal Pictures Chairman Donna Langley and 20th Century Fox co-chairman Stacey Snider, in excerpts from Hollywood Reporter's studio executive roundtable; and Sheryl Sandberg in a clip from the TED Radio Hour has some poignant commentary as well.Oh, and I contribute a few halfway-decent comments now and then too. :)Support our SponsorWe're supported in part by Song Freedom. Click here and use offer code radio for a one-time Standard Gold Level license worth $30.Music in this EpisodeMusic from today's episode was curated from the Free Music Archive:"Peace Dream" by Kellee Maize. CC-BY."Whiteout" by Little Glass Men. CC-BY."Is That You or Are You You" by Chris Zabriskie. CC-BY."Planet Zero" by Jahzzar. CC-BY-SA."Footprints" by CuzOH. CC-BY."No Home" by Cullah. CC-BY-SA."Where You Do Belong" by Cullah. CC-BY-SA."Through Another Man’s Eyes" by Cullah. CC-BY-SA."Two Days" by Jahzzar. CC-BY-SA."Age of Feminine" by Kellee Maize. CC-BY.Media Featured in Today's ShowHollywood Reporter Studio Executive RoundtableTED Radio Hour Episode "Disruptive Leadership"

Radio Film School
RFS007 Mind Your Masters Pt. 2 - Invisible Influences

Radio Film School

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2015 30:32


Today we continue our discussion - should filmmakers of today study the masters of yesterday?When we left off on this discussion, we heard from a wide range of filmmakers (and a photographer) that studying the masters was important. Today we hear from a wide range of filmmakers (and a photographer again) who will give insight into 1) why it’s important to study the masters, and 2) the issue of copying. We'll hear from David Shulman, Director of the Seattle Film Institute, Julieanne Kost (Adobe's leading Photoshop evangelist), my film school prof, Zaki Lisha of De Anza College, and the director of the interactive documentary "Hollow," Elaine McMillion Sheldon.You'll also hear some listener feedback and I'll give you a quick primer on song licensing. (Travis Johansen of Provid Films has a great question about podcast use of songs.)Lastly, after the credits, we have a sneak peek at upcoming shows.Support our SponsorWe're supported in part by Song Freedom. Click here and use offer code radio for a one-time Standard Gold Level license worth $30.Subscribe or download the show from your favorite platform:Music in this EpisodeMusic from today's episode was curated from the Free Music Archive and Song Freedom:"Hanami Matsuri" by Fabian Measures. CC-BY."Life Cycle" by Fabian Measure. CC-BY."Readers! Do You Read?" by Chris Zabriskie. CC-BY."Black Lung" by Broke for Free. CC-BY-SA."Naive" by Gurdonark. CC-BY-SA."So In Love with You" by Jake Etheridge. Courtesy of Song Freedom. All rights reserved."Sons and Daughters" by Seawaves. Courtesy of Song Freedom. All rights reserved."Modulation of the Spirit" by Little Glass Men. CC-BY."Once Tomorrow" by Josh Woodward. CC-BY."Mario Bava Sleeps in a Little Later Than He Expected To" by Chris Zabriskie. CC-BY.Videos Featured in Today's ShowKey & Peele - "Movie Hecklers""Devil Wears Prada" - Stuff