Podcasts about filmmakers

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to writer-director Derrick Borte about his new film - The Get Out. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

"Romería" is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Carla Simón. It stars Llúcia Garcia as Marina, a young woman seeking the truth about her deceased biological father. The plot consists of a fictionalized account of Simón's own experiences. The film premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme D'Or and received positive reviews from critics for its direction, lead performance from Llúcia Garcia, editing, and cinematography. Simón was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in New York and will open in Los Angeles on July 1st with a nationwide expansion to follow from Janus Films. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katherine Lee Bates' greatest hope in life was to write a poem that people would remember after she died. One hundred and thirty three years later millions of people across the United States will sing “America the Beautiful,” commemorating the nations’ 250th anniversary. However, some of the same problems America faced at the time Bates wrote her poem are still relevant today.   Filmmakers Laurence Cotton and John de Graaf join us to discuss their documentary “From Sea to Shining Sea,” which follows the life of Katherine Lee Bates, and the striking relevance of “America the Beautiful” today.  

Send us Fan Mail“Don't give up and follow your light.”-Jonathan OttoExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesFounder health is not optional when energy, clarity, and decisions drive the business. Jonathan Otto reveals why red light therapy may protect the capacity founders quietly lose.Episode Highlights[00:04:00] Why founder health becomes the hidden bottleneck behind lost energy, clarity, and capacity[00:07:00] Jonathan Otto reveals how his own failing health pulled him into investigative wellness[00:13:00] Why red light therapy became the game changer in Jonathan's health research[00:19:00] The buyer beware warning behind weak red light devices and low irradiance[00:24:00] Why wavelength, power, and protocol matter more than the device price[00:33:00] How red light therapy connects to mitochondria, cellular energy, and organ function[00:48:00] Jonathan's daily red light routine for founders who refuse to slow downFull show notes, transcript, and resources for this episode:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/554https://myredlight.com/https://redlifelights.com/Discount code: deepwealth25 and deepwealth30 (bundles)The Deep Wealth PodcastMost entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long.The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit.The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.

Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 002 is out now. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/magSponsors — please support the people who support the show: • Avemco Insurance — Save 5% as a Pilot to Pilot listener. Call (888) 635-4297 or visit avemco.com/4297-owner (owners) or avemco.com/4297-non-owner (non-owners) • Textron Aviation — Built for lifelong aviators. Plan your next chapter at txtav.com/stepup • Garmin — Plan, file, fly, log with the Garmin Pilot app • Allworth Airline Advisors — Register for their latest webinar at allworthfinancial.com/justin • Learn the Finer Points — Save 10% off your first year at learnthefinerpoints.com/justin. https://allworthfinancial.com/airlines/lp/runway-for-retirement-webinar?utm_campaign=airlines+-+more+runway+for+retirement?lmls=Partner+Channel&lmld=Pilot+to+Pilot&ad_version=SocialSome people are drawn to the sky. Others are forged there.Rob “Scratch” Mitchell grew up surrounded by aviation legend — his grandfather flew Spitfires over occupied Europe, his father patrolled Cold War skies in a Royal Canadian Air Force jet. By the time Scratch sat down to choose his own path, there was never really a question. He wanted to fly fighters. He wanted to be the best. And through relentless focus, iron discipline, and a willingness to outwork everyone around him, that's exactly what he became.In this episode of the Pilot to Pilot Podcast, Scratch takes us from the crucible of Canadian military pilot training — where attrition rates hovered near 50% — through the unforgiving world of F-18 tactical flying, into the bright lights of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, where he eventually led the team as commanding officer. Along the way, he opens up about the fatal accident that occurred on his watch during his very first airshow weekend as team lead, and what it taught him about leadership, humanity, and what it truly means to hold a team together when the world falls apart.What you'll hear in this episode:How Scratch finished number one in his pilot training class to guarantee a fighter slot — and why second place wasn't an optionThe story behind his callsign, involving a French tanker, the wrong basket technique, and a very expensive canopyWhat 95 airshows in a single season does to a team — and to a marriageThe moment during the Snowbirds' first airshow of the season when his wingman was lost, and how Scratch led nine pilots back to earth when the world had just gone silentWhy ego has no place in the debrief room — even when you're debriefing your commanding officerThe civilian world's hardest lesson for a fighter pilot: sometimes skill and effort aren't enough, and luck is a variable you cannot controlHis pivot from the cockpit to the camera — and why aviation storytelling was always the through lineWhether you fly airliners, light aircraft, or simply love the world above the clouds, this is an episode about what it means to commit completely — to a mission, to a team, and to yourself.

EPISODE 33: A Masterclass In How To Die | Johno Verity Dying Laughing with Jessimae What if the secret to living well is learning how to die well? This week on Dying Laughing, Jessimae sits down with filmmaker, BMX rider, and accidental internet philosopher Johno Verity. Known for his cinematic videos of riding through the quiet streets of London before the rest of the world wakes up, Johno has built a devoted following by reminding people of something simple: put down your phone and go live your life. Together, they discuss the pursuit of baseline happiness, the importance of brain health, creativity, movement, and why so many of us have forgotten how to be present. Johno also opens up about losing both his stepfather and father, and the unexpected lessons grief has taught him about purpose, perspective, and what really matters. This is a conversation about mortality, mental health, adventure, and finding joy in the ordinary moments we're usually too distracted to notice. Because sometimes the best masterclass in how to live... comes from understanding how to die.

Filmmaker and author Jason Paul Collum returns to the show for a special tribute to all things scream queen! We're discussing Jason's 2011 documentary SCREAMING IN HIGH HEELS, which looks at the late-80's B-movie horror phenomenon from the viewpoint of three of it's stalwarts: Brinke Stevens, Michelle Bauer, and Linnea Quigley!  Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli  Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck  Logo by Doug McCambridge  Email: puppetmasterscastlefreaks@gmail.com Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks  YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks  Next week's episode: Petrified

Brad & Diego are back with SEASON FOUR & two epic guests who've been in the film and television industry since they were knee high to grasshoppers, Actor Director Matt Doherty & Actor Producers Patrick Rieger!The guys get right down to business and even chat about The Mighty Ducks in the most entertaining half hour you're ever gonna listen to! So tune in and turn up!Like our Podcast? Wanna Support with a Donation of any size?venmo - @BradAshtenWe thank you for your patronage & Keeping the arts alive!#actor #actress #director #producer #sound #lights #camera #action #directorofphotography #artists #musicians #hair #makeup #wardrobe #casting #castingdirector #models #stars #celebrities #music #performers #tv #film #radio #television #indiefilms #scripts #deadcelebs #toys #art #awards #sag #aftra #aea #unions #movies #theatre #arts #politics #mystery #thriller #drama #suspense #comedy #fightchoreography #stunts #universalstudios #warnerbros #dc #dccomics #comicbooks #writers #screenplay #hollywood #losangeles #california #newyork #industry #castingcouch #auditions #selftape #redcarpet #oscars #emmys #mtv #abc #nbc #sony #talk #chat #discuss #fun #energetic #unique #standup #comedians #dancer #soundmixer #nashville #europe #unitedstates #books #magazines #sports #athletes #magicians #poets #singer #famous 

What happens when a profound, perspective-shifting experience forces a young artist to completely re-evaluate everything? In this deep-dive, long-form interview, Dr. Nathan Jacobs sits down with his long-time friend and mentor-turned-colleague, Dr. Chris Firestone, to unpack his journey from artist to philosopher, and ultimately to the world of filmmaking and mainstream Hollywood.======================================Do you like this content? Join Jacobs Premium to get exclusive access to essays, lecture series, monthly Q&A Zoom calls, and our book club. Use code: LEWIS to get a discount: https://www.thenathanjacobspodcast.com/Support the East West Series: http://theeastwestseries.com/======================================Dr. Nathan Jacobs & The Nathan Jacobs Podcast:The Theological Letters (Substack): https://nathanajacobs.substack.com/Instagram: / thenathanjacobspodcast X: https://x.com/NathanJacobsPodFacebook: / nathanandrewjacobs Academia: https://cabasilasinstitute.academia.edu/NathanJacobsDr. Chris Firestone & The Firestone Files:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirestoneFilesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-firestone-files/id1837011306Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFirestoneFilesX (Twitter): https://x.com/FirestoneFilesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirestonefilesListen and please review the podcast elsewhere:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hSskUtCwDT40uFbqTk3QSApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-jacobs-podcast

Filmmaker and UFO researcher Dean Alioto returns to discuss his powerful new documentary, The Experiencers: Full Disclosure. As public interest in UFOs continues to grow following Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, Alioto shifts the focus from government secrets to the people at the heart of the mystery: the experiencers themselves. In the film, Alioto explores famous cases including Betty and Barney Hill, Travis Walton, Terry Lovelace, and Whitley Strieber, while also examining compelling new testimonies from modern-day experiencers. The discussion covers alien abductions, missing time, hypnosis, screen memories, non-human intelligence, and the lasting emotional impact these encounters can have. Alioto also shares insights on the work of Harvard psychiatrist John E. Mack, theories surrounding consciousness and reincarnation, and why experiencer testimony remains one of the most overlooked aspects of the UFO phenomenon. Rent or Buy the film: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0H16NZLGL/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Follow Dean Alioto on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanalioto/ Join us at ANOMACON on September 12th: http://www.anomacon.com Send us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/SomewhereSkiesPod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskies ByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQ Substack: https://ryansprague.substack.com/ All socials and books: https://linktr.ee/somewhereskiespod Follow Suzanne on X: https://x.com/csuzannelanders Email: ryan.sprague51@gmail.com Opening theme song by Septembryo Closing song by Per Kiilstofte Livestream music by Punch Deck: https://www.youtube.com/@PunchDeck Copyright © 2026 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved. #UFO #UAP #AlienAbduction #Experiencers #DeanAlioto #DisclosureDay #JohnMack #TravisWalton #WhitleyStrieber #UFOPodcast #SomewhereInTheSkies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmaker and cinematic tastemaker Chris Gore (FILM THREAT, G4's ATTACK OF THE SHOW, MY BIG FAT INDEPENDENT MOVIE) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his long career journey, his thoughts on the current era of Hollywood, and tips for keeping a great head of hair. Tired of commercials? Support THE MOVIE CRYPT for just $1 a month and start getting every episode commercial-free! Visit www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to sign-up today!

DEAD END POC, 3min., CanadaDirected by Jeffrey AtsusonWhen a trio of deranged, violent misfits invade a seemingly nondescript suburban home on Halloween night and terrorize the owners for the benefit of an elite dark web audience, they soon discover that the real terror already lives inside the house.https://instagram.com/deadendpicture——Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpodhttps://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpodhttps://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod ——Love for for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP.• Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime.• Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime.Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial.Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browseAlways an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

The lesser of two evils… is still evil. After a devastating car accident leaves his wife on the brink of death, Ben Rosen is approached by a mysterious, dying man in a hospital corridor who offers him an impossible bargain: her life in exchange for their future firstborn child. https://darkrose.io/original-ips/nevertellnew https://www.instagram.com/darkrosestudios —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

In a dystopian future, two mercenaries steal a legendary katana from the Mexican Yakuza. Hunted by a relentless Cyborg, their concert turns into chaos as they face off in a deadly final showdown. https://www.instagram.com/6superfabs9/ Director Statement K.O. - Malcriada, the first Mexican cyberpunk film, crafted with passion and dedication by an ensemble of talented artists who poured everything into creating this rich, dystopian universe. This film pushes the boundaries of survival, where moral limits are blurred, and technology has merged with humanity in unprecedented ways. Inspired by iconic sci-fi films of the '80s such as Terminator, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Blade Runner, Malcriada pays homage to these classics while delivering a fresh perspective uniquely rooted in Mexican culture. Accompanying this visual experience is an electrifying soundtrack by the emerging HyperPunk band, Malcriada, led by the talented Mathilde Sobrino and Pepe Pecas. At Reserva Films, we remain committed to genre innovation, presenting audiences with bold new narratives and aesthetics. We stand firmly behind Mexican talent and independent cinema, fostering a creative community capable of delivering powerful productions beyond traditional industry confines. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

This interview discusses Selena Alvarez's short film "Star," which she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in as her first film festival submission. Selena, a self-taught filmmaker who began as a dancer, explained how the film explores her personal journey of reconnecting with her inner child and re-discovering her love for dance after turning 30. She described keeping the project secret for two years with a cast of 30 trusted friends, filming in both New Jersey and Puerto Rico, and handling all aspects from cinematography to editing herself. The film features her niece playing young Selena and her sister playing the mother role, with a visual style that progresses from bright colors to dark tones before ending with a white church scene. Selena expressed interest in potentially creating a horror-themed dance film next while emphasizing the importance of maintaining joy in dance rather than taking it too seriously at a young age. https://instagram.com/ninamoonlove —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

WILDsound interviewed Darcy Birdwhistle Cook, a grade 12 student from the suburbs of Toronto, about her 3-minute film "Cooked," which was accepted into the under-5-minute film festival. The film, which explores a woman trapped in a bad marriage who uses a microwave to glimpse alternative realities, was created as a grade 11 film project and shot in under 5 hours at a family friend's downtown apartment. Darcy discussed her decision to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production at Concordia University in Montreal rather than a Bachelor of Arts at McGill and explained how her teacher encouraged her to submit her work to festivals. She shot the film alone with a non-professional actress and used her family friend's actual apartment and fridge for the location, demonstrating impressive technical skill for a high school student. Darcy expressed interest in continuing her film studies and potentially working in the industry, while also discussing her favorite film, "The Social Network" which she has watched approximately 20 times. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

ANJA'S LONGING, 33min., Taiwan Directed by Elen Ji “If I could live my whole life on my own will, what would it be like?” Anja, a 22-year-old biracial film school undergraduate, imagines her ideal life from birth to death. The perfection of her fantasy starkly contrasts with the incompleteness of her reality, highlighting Anja's deep longing and the story of her life. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? When I worked as a teaching assistant during my postgraduate studies in the Department of Motion Picture, I encountered a 5-minute doc by college student Anja about her original family. The film was short, but I was deeply touched by the unspoken emotions inside. I wanted to do a film about her, but didn't yet know in what form. Later, I attended a course called "Documentary Production", which required finishing a short doc in one semester. I thought to myself, instead of recording something ongoing, what about recording someone's inner world? Anja came to my mind. I wanted to record Anja's longing. So I developed an idea to shoot Anja's fantasy about her ideal life and invited Anja to play herself in this world. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? It takes about nine months. In the first three months, the crew developed the idea, shot the film, and made the rough cut. Then I put the materials aside and turn to prepare my graduation project. It was two years after my graduation that I came back to the materials and re-edited the film. It took another half year to finish the whole work. 3. How would you describe your film in two words!? Authentic & creative. 4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? Since it was the first time I told a story about another person in a non-fiction way, I needed to tackle the subject more carefully. I tried my best to present Anja's inner world and real life. Meanwhile, I bore in mind that I needed to avoid any possibility of exploiting someone's pain. So, regarding what to tell, how to tell, and where to draw the line are challenges for me. 5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? The audience feedback is very sincere and insightful, extremely precious to me and the crew members. I was both impressed by their high levels of appreciation and deeply touched by their capacity for empathy. I appreciate that a lot! 6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films? When I was a child, like 5 or 6 years old, my favorite game with my pals was making up stories and acting them out. Now looking back, that "childhood pretend play" is the seed, and it naturally turns into making films. 7. What film have you seen the most in your life? The classic films by world master directors, such as Ingmar Bergman, Andrei Tarkovsky, Krzysztof Kieslowski, David Lean, Ozu Yasujiro, and Abbas Kiarostami. Recently, I've become a fanatic about Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver". 8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career? More physical screenings and more audience interaction. 9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site? As always, it is handy and efficient. However, as the platform expands and thus includes more festivals, you need to make a more careful selection. 10. What is your favorite meal? A daily meal cooked by my mum. She emphasizes the original flavor of the ingredients and knows how to make a nutrition-balanced one. Oh, I missed her cooking since we live in different cities right now. 11. What is next for you? A new film? At the moment, I'm working on my first feature-length script, a story about four women's friendship and their entangled destiny. Hope everything goes well, and it will be made into a film in the near future. —— Subsc

That Solo Life Episode 344: The Secrets that Filmmakers Know About Marketing That Most Business Owners Never Learn with Jake Isham Episode Summary Jake Isham describes himself as an accidental marketer. He went to film school, realized he wasn't going back for a grad degree, and spent his 20s learning to build a business the hard way. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Creative Minds, a creative agency rooted in filmmaking and storytelling that helps entrepreneurs build personal brands through video content, photography, and a signature podcast model that takes clients out of the studio and into the environments where they actually come alive.  In this episode, Jake joins Karen and Michelle to talk about his journey and the hard-won lessons along the way.  He breaks down how a filmmaker's lens changes the work he does for clients, why the Hero's Journey is a more useful brand-building framework than most marketing playbooks, how his on-location podcast model turns a client's hobby into a content engine, and the business development principle that he wishes someone had told him on day one: promote at a volume that feels impossible, measure the results six weeks later, and get 1% better every time.   Episode Highlights [01:43] The Accidental Marketer Origin Story: Jake went to film school, considered grad school for about a semester, and decided he'd already spent four years doing what he was about to spend two and a half more years doing. What followed was a decade of figuring it out, freelancing, building, and course-correcting, guided by a piece of advice from his father. [07:35] The Filmmaker's Lens: Why the Hero's Journey Is the Real Brand Framework: When everyone claims to tell stories, the differentiator is understanding what storytelling actually means. Jake draws the line between sharing an anecdote and structuring a narrative. payoff. He uses Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey as a practical brand-building tool: who is your hero, who is your enemy, who are your allies, what are you standing for, what are you standing against. These are the questions that build a brand identity rather than a content calendar. [10:24] Getting Clients Comfortable on Camera: Jake's superpower as a director is making people comfortable in front of a camera, and he leverages that in his work with clients.  He describes a client whose first shoot took four hours with a teleprompter. Their most recent shoot took one hour, no teleprompter, off the top of his head, and produced more usable content than the first session ever did. The skill is not just technical but the accumulated experience of working with actors, directing scenes, and creating the conditions for someone to be fully themselves. [12:30] The Signature Series Podcast Model: Rather than building another studio podcast, Jake developed a signature format: take the client's hobby or genuine interest and build a location-based show around it. A golf enthusiast on the course. A client at their place of worship. The host is in an environment that makes them feel natural and engaged, which changes everything about how they show up on camera.  [20:12] The Business Development Truth Nobody Tells Creative Entrepreneurs: When asked what he wishes someone had told him at the start, Jake doesn't hesitate: promote, promote, promote, promote. He describes watching a gym owner tell his mentor he had distributed 300 flyers. The mentor's response: I do 5,000 a day. The lesson is not that what you're doing is wrong. It is that you are almost certainly not doing it at anywhere near the volume required. Jake shared the experiment he used and the data that he relies on for business development success.   [23:04] The Six-Week Lag: How to Measure Business Development Without Losing Your Mind: Jake has identified a consistent pattern in his own practice in which promotion activity produces income results approximately six weeks later. The implication is practical and clarifying. Don't judge a business development effort in the first six weeks. Measure from week six to week twelve.  [26:52] The 1% Better Principle: Why You Don't Need to Leap to Progress: Jake co-hosts a filmmaking show called The Creative Lens. He shows his first episode as an example: his setup was visibly rough next to his co-host's polished rig. By episode eight or nine, the gap had closed — not through a single overhaul, but through consistent incremental improvement. One better backdrop. One better light. One more structured opening. He applies the same logic to business development: not 100 posts more, but one more post. Not a complete brand overhaul, but one sharper headline. Get 1% better. Then do it again.   About Jake Isham Jake Isham is a filmmaker, photographer, and the owner and founder of Creative Minds, a creative agency focused on personal brand building through video content, photography, and signature podcast production. After film school and a brief flirtation with grad school, Jake spent his 20s learning how to build a business without a mentor and without a safety net — and has turned that hard-won experience into a practice that helps entrepreneurs show up authentically on camera and build content strategies that compound over time. He is also the co-host of The Creative Lens, a podcast about filmmaking, gear, and the business of visual storytelling. Jake is based in the Los Angeles area and works with entrepreneurs building personal brands at every stage. Website: creativemindsofficial.com Instagram: @JakeCreativeMarketing LinkedIn: Jake Isham Resources & Related Episodes The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell: Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey That Solo Life, Episode 308: Branding, Bravery and Breaking Through with Melissa Vela-Williamson That Solo Life, Episode 296: The Big Idea with Jess Sato That Solo Life, Episode 319: Succeeding at Business Development in a Tough Year Join the Solo PR Pro membership community: Solo PR Pro Host & Show Info That Solo Life is a podcast created for public relations, communication, and marketing professionals who work as independent and small practitioners. Hosted by Karen Swim, APR, President of Solo PR Pro, and Michelle Kane, Principal of Voice Matters, the show delivers expert insights, encouragement, and practical advice for solo PR pros navigating today's dynamic professional landscape. Listen to all episodes and catch up on previous conversations at thatsololife.com. Did this episode inspire you? If you found value in this conversation, please take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more solo pros just like you! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Sophia Meloni and cinematographer Lexa Krebs join Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the making of CHOP CHEESE, Sophia's debut short film inspired by a real family story. They break down adapting personal experiences into narrative filmmaking, collaborating with family members, and building an authentic visual style for a coming-of-age story.The film premieres at Palm Springs International ShortFest and has also been selected for HollyShorts. Filmmakers will learn about directing first projects, developing short films for festivals, working with actors, and crafting compelling stories from real life.

Ea (Soverign)'s Kanaka ʻŌiwi filmmaker Noah Keone Viernes and Sancia Miala Shiba Nash, joined me to discuss using filmmaking as a tool to document and teach about the fight of native Hawaiians like Keʻeaumoku Kapu on Maui, to reclaim their ancestral lands in the colonial court system, protecting their culture, and what bearing these weights on their shoulders mean.Ea (Soverign) screened at the 2026 @imagineNATIVE film festival in Toronto.https://www.sanciashibanash.com/contacthttps://www.instagram.com/kekahiwahi/Find me on Social Media at: @CarrieCnh12To support my work, funds can be donated through paypal.com/paypalme/carolynhinds0525My Social Media hashtags are: #CarolynTalks #DramasWithCarrie #SaturdayNightSciFi #SHWH #KCrushVisit Authory.com/CarolynHinds to find links to all of my published film festival coverage, writing, YouTube and other podcasts So Here's What Happened!, and Beyond The Romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The David Ellefson Show, David Ellefson and co-host Joshua Toomey sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Wes Orshoski to discuss his powerful new documentary Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer, chronicling the life and legacy of original Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno. Wes shares how the documentary first came together, what story he set out to tell, and the many challenges and obstacles he faced while bringing Paul's complicated journey to the screen. The conversation dives deep into Paul's serious health struggles over the years and the emotional reunion between Paul and Steve Harris. Wes also breaks down the involvement of James Hetfield and what it took to grab time with one of metal's biggest icons for the film. This is an incredible behind-the-scenes look at a documentary every heavy metal fan will want to see.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #ironmaiden #thrash #bigfour

Director Gaylen Ross and producer Carol King have a new documentary, Sapiro v. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Sapiro v. Fordhttps://sapirovford.com/ GR Filmshttps://www.grfilmsinc.com/ Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/ Subscribe to the Amusing Jews podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/amusing-jews Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Los Angeleshttps://www.humanisticjudaismla.org/ Jewish Museum of the American Westhttps://www.jmaw.org/ Atheists United Studioshttps://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studios

Filmmakers at the 28th Provincetown International Film Festival talk to In Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ in the first audio montage of this two-part series. First we talked with visual conceptual artist Jay Critchley who created this year's PIFF trailer with production by Arvid Tomayko. Jay's performance work and environmental activism have traversed the globe performing in Argentina, Japan, England, Holland, Germany, Colombia and the United States. Jay's social art practice also includes running the Provincetown Community Compact which works with artists and sponsors the annual Provincetown Harbor Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla a fundraiser that has raised millions for AIDS and women's health that's celebrating its 39th year on September 12th. Then we chatted with director Sam McConnell and Brock Yurich about their feature film “Test” which won PIFF Audience Award Best Narrative Feature and was written by Yurich who also stars as Eddie. The film is about a small-town Ohio bodybuilder (Brock Yurich) who clashes with his devout mother as he pursues his dreams under a renowned coach. We talked about their inspiration for making this film and their spin on our current issues.  Next we talked to director Fredgy Noël about her short film “Hail Maya” about a faithful Catholic undergraduate on her last night in the dorms who trades salvation for sin by diving headfirst into a tangle of lust, love and betrayal that confession can't absolve. Fredgy a graduate of the MFA Graduate Film program at New York University is the recipient of the Spike Lee Production Grant and the Sandra Ifraimova Production Fund. Her last short film New York Day Women premiered at the Tribeca Festival where Noël's work has screened twice. Currently she is working on her first feature film. Then we concluded this segment with director Fergus Campbell and producer Lola Lafia whose feature film “Sparks” was honored with a PIFF John Schlesinger Narrative Special Mention. “Sparks” is a beautifully strange and unexpectedly tender film about identity, friendship and the need to escape as a group of teenagers in Sparks, Nevada attempt time travel exploring an urban legend that a Nevada reservoir is a time portal.    The Provincetown Film Society, Inc. (PFS) is a non-profit year-round organization and home of the Provincetown International Film Festival. PIFF creates a unique international platform for the west and east coast entertainment industry to experience the diversity and community of Provincetown. PFS is also dedicated to showcasing the work of acclaimed and emerging directors, producers and actors.  For More Info… LISTEN: 600+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to writer and showrunner, Eric Kripke, about The Boys Season 5. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Dragge to officially introduce our brand new film project: "The Journeying"! We explore how storytelling helps us process life's greatest physical and mental challenges, the unique challenges of capturing a big river expedition on camera, and the transformational power of our week in Iowa!! The movie is available to stream right now on YouTube (on the Bote Boards channel)!! Please check it out and let us know what you think of it in the YouTube comments or send an email at likeabigfoot@gmail.com!! Truly hope you all enjoy the movie!! It was a transformative and beautiful experience for me and the rest of the guys!

Filmmaker Mixer sits down with writer, producer, and horror storyteller Eric Miller, author of Whatever Happened To Uncle Ed? and screenwriter of films including Ice Spiders, Night Skies, and Mask Maker. We discuss genre storytelling, balancing horror with comedy, and how emotional truth strengthens supernatural fiction.Filmmakers will learn about writing tone, adapting ideas for production realities, creating memorable horror concepts, and sustaining a creative career across novels and film.

https://manuchevalier.com/YoutubeInstagram BioManu Chevalier is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter and producer fromMarseille, France with a wealth of knowledge and love for all kinds of music. His latestrelease, which features vocalist Lumina B, sits comfortably in the disco/pop/funk lane.Titled “I'm Alright,” the track is designed to get people dancing but the lyrics tell adeeper story.The track “I'm Alright” went through some transformations in its creative process andManu is proud of the final result. He was a student at a songwriting academy in Londonand naturally, was tasked with writing a song. Several mentors at this academy havemultiple accolades in the music world and they gave Manu direct feedback. However,some changes had to be made before the song was officially released.“Originally, the song sounded like ‘Levitating' by Dua Lipa. So I made several changesand adjustments, which was a multistep process.” he said.While Manu does sing on the demo version of the song, he knew he wanted a femalevocalist on the final version and he came across Lumina B who loved the song. Hervocals on the song enhance the uplifting atmosphere of the song and the multilayeredlyrics. .Manu Chevalier plays formerly both tenor and alto sax as well as the keyboard. Butironically, the saxophone heard on “I'm Alright” is a MIDI sax sounding keyboard thatManu plays for artistic or ethical reasons.Manu's musical background includes jazz and bossa nova and he is no stranger to thejoy that comes from performing music live.“I love communicating with the audience as I perform. I often left the stage and wouldwalk down the aisles, playing directly in front of the audience. I loved enjoying theirenergy, dancing and happiness.” he said.Manu's experience with playing with music live enhanced his love for doing surprisingthings with the audience. In addition to leaving the stage, he also enjoyed doing newarrangements and versions of songs or adding his own solo parts to covers his bandwas doing. With a musical ear that was trained from his older sisters showing him aplethora of music growing up, he grew to have an appreciation for all genres frommultiple decades.“From listening to all of these artists and genres, I began to form melodies in my ownhead. At that age, I didn't realize I was composing. I kept listening to more and moreartists and began to seek out artists on my own too.” he said.Manu's musical foundation led him to creating all kinds of tracks in his career rangingfrom tracks like the disco/pop/funk of “I'm Alright” to soul, R&B, jazz, reggae,bossanova.One of his biggest musical collaborations includes a remix that featured rapperAlonestar, who is Ed Sheeran's cousin, Snoop Dogg and uncredited (for legal reasons)vocals from Ed Sheeran himself. He also has worked with vocalists and songwriters likePaul Statham (Dido, Kylie Minogue), Morris Pleasure (Michael Jackson , Earth Windand Fire) who were also belonging to his mentors at the songwriting academy and alsosome songwriters/artists like Tamra Hayden.Manu has plans for the future like reworking and rereleasing some of his earlier trackslike “Get On The Dance Floor.” He will also release new music that will continue toshowcase a plethora of genres and elements that will get listeners up and ready to havea good time.“I'm Alright” by Manu Chevalier featuring Lumina B is available on streaming servicesand for download. It can be bought on Amazon and Apple Music from May 22nd, 2026.You can see more of Manu Chevalier's music by keeping up with him on theseplatforms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

Filmmaker and Severin Films co-founder David Gregory joins Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Saturday Conversation show. Check out Severin Films here: https://severinfilms.com/en-au Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast listed in FeedSpot's Top 100 Movie Podcasts  Support Matt's Movie Reviews PayPal TeePublic Amazon Follow Matt's Movie Reviews Website  Youtube Facebook Instagram  Rumble

"Rose Of Nevada" is a 2025 British science fiction drama film written, edited, composed, and directed by Mark Jenkin. Starring George MacKay, Callum Turner, and Francis Magee, the film tells the story of a fishing vessel that was lost at sea 30 years ago and mysteriously reappears in the harbor of a fishing village. The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and received positive reviews for its 16mm cinematography, sound work, performances, and intellectual and haunting concept. Jenkin and MacKay were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in New York and Los Angeles theaters from 1-2 Special. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special bonus episode, we sit down with filmmaker Anthony Lucero, writer and director of Paper Bag Plan, a moving film that shines a light on the realities of family caregiving, disability advocacy, and long term planning for individuals with special needs. Drawing from his own deeply personal experiences, Anthony shares how caring for his physically disabled brother and coping with the loss of his sister (who left behind a daughter with special needs) inspired the story behind Paper Bag Plan. The film serves as both a heartfelt tribute to family caregivers and an exploration of one of the most pressing questions many families face: What happens to a child with a disability when their parents or primary caregivers are no longer able to provide support? During the conversation, Anthony discusses the emotional journey of creating the film, the importance of raising awareness about caregiving challenges, and the need for families to engage in future planning for loved ones with disabilities. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Film: Paper Bag Plan Find Out More! Website http://hotflashescooltopics.com Mail hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Facebook : www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/ Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here's How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! • • If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review

Director Writer and Comedy Master David Zucker | The Brett Allan Show WATCH HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG6rFR-FNtM The legend himself, David Zucker joins Brett to talk about his new comedy master class,  MasterCrash: A Crash Course in Spoof Comedy, that breaks down the 15 essential rules he uses to write, direct, and edit effective comedy. MasterCrash builds the foundational skills for directing spoof comedy films and writing jokes that land. Filmmakers, writers, creators, and comedy fans will be given hands-on opportunities to learn ZAZ's (Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker) method of spoof writing while collaborating with other MC students, taking monthly calls with Zucker, accessing exclusive content, and hearing from surprise guest lecturers. The future of comedy, remakes, creativity and more. Want MORE? www.brettallan.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lex Reitsma is grafisch ontwerper en filmmaker. In 2002 ontving hij de H.N. Werkmanprijs voor zijn werk voor De Nederlandse Opera, waar hij 24 jaar lang verantwoordelijk was voor de huisstijl. Hij ontwierp catalogi, affiches en fotoboeken als ‘De grachten van Amsterdam' en ‘Hollandse Velden' en maakte documentaires over onder andere grafisch vormgever Wim Crouwel, boekenmaker Irma Boom en architect Gerrit Rietveld. Nu verschijnt de documentaire ‘Kho Liang Ie – Ontwerper van zijn tijd', over het leven, werk en de betekenis voor het vakgebied van industrieel ontwerper en interieurarchitect Kho Liang Ie. Tegelijkertijd is er van zijn werk de overzichtstentoonstelling ‘Kho Liang Ie - Mid-Century Modernist' in Het Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Ellen Deckwitz gaat met Lex Reitsma in gesprek.

Bob Geldof didn't like Mondays. Garfield didn't like Mondays. We're all out here living for the weekend…or so I have been told. And that is what this film really is: a bunch of eventful weekends spliced together in cinematic form. MONDAY is a 2020 drama romance film starring Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough, directed by Argyris Papadimitropoulos, set in beautiful Greece. You get your laughs. You get your tears. You get your inevitable high-octane police chase. Oh! And watch out for those pebbles…

The Charlotte region adds roughly 150 new residents every day, but beyond the statistic are thousands of individual stories about why people choose to make the region home.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Ashley Fahey talks with Charlotte filmmaker and videographer Duvale Murchison about his new micro-documentary series, "150+ A Day: Everybody's Moving to Charlotte." Inspired by the region's rapid growth, the project captures candid conversations with transplants from across the country — and around the world — about what brought them here, what surprised them and how Charlotte has changed their lives.Murchison shares how a chance visit to Charlotte in 2014 convinced him to relocate from Michigan, why he believes the city offers a unique blend of opportunity and quality of life, and what he's learned from interviewing dozens of newcomers. From New Yorkers who say Charlotte helped them slow down to international residents discovering the Queen City's culture, the conversations paint a portrait of a region that continues to evolve.Check out "150+ A Day: Everybody's Moving to Charlotte" on Murchison's YouTube channel.  This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by PBS Charlotte's Unspun program. Wondering what politicians are thinking but not saying? Watch PBS Charlotte Fridays at 8 p.m. as former Governor Pat McCrory delivers no-spin answers. Stream anytime on demand at wtvi.org/unspun.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, go to TheCharlotteLedger.com. 

What can a forgotten ice core reveal about the future of our coastlines? Kathy Kasic, filmmaker and Sacramento State associate professor, joins host Scott Syphax to discuss her Emmy-winning documentary, The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice, and the discovery

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to host and correspondent, Michael Kosta, about writing for The Daily Show. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

"Leviticus" is a 2026 Australian supernatural horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, and stars Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie, Davida McKenzie, Nicholas Hope, Zamira Newman, and Mia Wasikowska (who is also an executive producer on the film). It follows two gay teenagers who become tormented by a violent supernatural entity, summoned by their homophobic religious community, that takes the form of the person they desire most – each other. The film premiered in the Midnight section of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews for its concept, performances, atmosphere, and nuance in crafting a queer horror film with emotional resonance. Chiarella was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on June 19th from NEON. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you stop waiting for the “right” opportunity and start creating your own? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with filmmaker Jamila Sangare for a conversation about storytelling, culture, creativity, and the courage it takes to build your own path. From Paris to international creative spaces, Jamila shares how her love of art, fashion, travel, and human connection led her into filmmaking and eventually to her documentary Bridges. This conversation explores why meaningful conversations can open unexpected doors, how creative work can connect people across cultures, and why taking risks is often part of building a life and career you truly love. About Jamila SangareJamila Sangare is a French producer, director, and creative entrepreneur working at the intersection of film, art, fashion, and cultural storytelling. She is the founder of Iconic Frame Productions and the creator of Iconic TV, a platform dedicated to highlighting artists, designers, and cross-cultural narratives. Her documentary Bridges explores identity, artistic expression, and human connection through stories rooted in trust, exchange, and shared values. Connect with Jamila SangareInstagram: Janisa_J-SYouTube: Iconic TV ParisTikTok: Janissa Chapters00:00 The Power of Storytelling05:09 From Engineer to Filmmaker12:07 Why Supporting Artists Matters17:48 Choosing Passion Over Security22:44 Building Bridges Through Culture26:11 The Story Behind Bridges29:31 Building Confidence at Any Age32:58 Turning Passion Into a Profession37:20 Defining Success Through Freedom39:56 Why Taking Risks Changes Everything42:07 The Emotional Reality of Creativity46:50 Childhood Dreams, Purpose, and Passion52:03 Closing Thoughts Connect with Starter Girlzhttps://startergirlz.com Take the 2-Minute Success Block Quiz to discover what may be holding you back. Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz Podcasthttps://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

Get ready for an inspiring interview almost 2 years in the making…Emmai Alaquiva is a Cannes award winner, an Emmy award winner, an NAACP Image award-winner, a Webby winner…He is a film director, photographer, producer, and musician. Born and raised  - and still residing- in Pittsburgh, Emmai's life's journey has been, in short, remarkable. He sits down with Tressa to share his beautiful and powerful story - from being homeless to accepting multiple awards at the Cannes film festival. His is a story of great joy and great difficulty, of hard work and gratitude. A story of inspiration and love. A story of... believing. Emmai Alaquiva: https://www.emmaialaquiva.com/, IG: emmai_alaquivaThe Ebony Canal: https://theebonycanal.com/-------------Watch our Tressa Tries…video series on YouTube⁠ here⁠.⁠⁠https://www.yinzaregood.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US on social media:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@yinzaregood⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@YinzAreGood⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a story of generosity or kindness to share with us? Want a Kindness Crate dropped off at your business or school? Email us at ⁠yinzaregood@gmail.com.

S7, EP 208Special Guest: Mike PecciJoin us tonight at the Chaos Table and listen in on our conversation with award winning Director, filmmaker, writer and visual storyteller Mike Pecci.Mike is known for blending horror, science fiction, and emotionally grounded genre filmmaking with striking cinematic imagery. Classically trained in silent film directing and cinematography in New York, Pecci built his career directing commercials, music videos, and branded content before emerging as one of the most distinctive voices in independent horror cinema. His work combines old school visual storytelling with modern cinematic intensity, drawing inspiration from filmmakers like John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock, and Andrei Tarkovsky.Pecci first gained major attention with his viral science fiction horror short film 12 Kilometers, a Lovecraftian nightmare inspired by the real life Kola Superdeep Borehole. The film became a cult phenomenon online, praised for its atmosphere, practical effects, sound design, and cinematic ambition. The film generated a massive grassroots following through an unconventional “you need the director's permission to watch it” release campaign, helping it spread virally throughout the horror community. Critics described the film as “what if David Lynch directed The Thing,” while audiences praised its haunting tone and immersive visual style. Since the release of 12 Kilometers, Pecci's films have screened at major genre and independent film festivals around the world, including the FilmQuest, where his short film Come Home earned him the award for Best Director. His experimental horror fashion film Metanoia, starring David Dastmalchian, received multiple festival nominations including Best Cinematography and Best Macro Short at FilmQuest, as well as nominations at the London Fashion Film Festival. Outside of narrative filmmaking, Pecci has directed over 30 music videos and commercial campaigns for artists and brands including Killswitch Engage, Meshuggah, Czarface, Bose, Fujifilm, Leica, and Samuel Adams. Pecci is also the creator and host of the long running filmmaking podcast In Love with the Process, where he interviews some of the industry's top cinematographers, directors, editors, and artists about the realities of the creative process. The show has become a respected platform within the filmmaking community for its honest conversations about art, struggle, obsession, and storytelling.Known for his visceral visual language, love of practical filmmaking, and emotionally driven horror, Mike Pecci continues to push genre storytelling into bold and unexpected territory. His work has earned a passionate cult following among filmmakers and horror fans alike, establishing him as one of the most exciting emerging voices in modern genre cinema.Mike's Links -Website - http://mikepecci.com/Podcast - http://inlovewiththeprocess.com/IG- https://www.instagram.com/mikepecci/This is a shareable podcast where a group of creatives join together to  document their creative voiceover & on-camera journeys in real time. We hope this podcast creates inspiration, stirs up a few ah-ha moments or maybe brings to the surface a feeling of "you're not alone" while navigating the creative process. Either way, we are glad you are here.  Oh, and we also pull into our conversations at the chaos table industry professionals along with other fellow actors, to share their stories, experiences and knowledge - so we can all connect, share, learn, grow and expand together.  This podcast is for entertainment and not educational purposes!  Enjoy and thank you for listening to our Creative Chaos! *Have a creative story or journey to share, we'd love to hear it - email us at chaoskeepers411@gmail.com or jozlynrocki@gmail.com Follow all the Chaos - YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG0fKKBt2QNplJowSaKU6wFB - https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcastIG - https://www.instagram.com/keeping_up_with_chaos/

**Join Gabe, Tom, Kyle, Andrew, and Mike as they discuss two 1980s spacefaring sci-fi stories that take us on a trip across time and space! Will Flight of the Navigator return in time for triumph? Or will The Last Starfighter finish in first place?**

Hair and makeup can be one of the most powerful storytelling tools in film and television. In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with hair and makeup designer Jacqueline Fowler to discuss her work on the television adaptation of Lord of the Flies. Jacqueline shares how she approached character design, visual continuity, collaboration with other departments, and the challenges of creating authentic survival-driven transformations. Filmmakers will gain valuable insight into the creative and technical side of makeup design for television.

"The Death Of Robin Hood" is an American thriller film starring Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood in a dark adaptation of the 17th-century ballad "Robin Hood's Death." It is written and directed by Michael Sarnoski and also stars Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe. The film received generally positive reviews from critics for its grim atmosphere, craftsmanship, and Hugh Jackman's powerful performance. Sarnoski was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on June 19th from A24. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time to move beyond the old pedagogical framework?Anybody over a certain age will conjure the same image with the phrase ‘educational film' - death by talking head + PowerPoint.In this episode Matt was joined by Tiia Grøn, Senior Counselor and Video Producer, Nathalie Blomstereng, Senior Advisor and Learning Designer and Terje Bergli, Senior Tech Advisor, all joining him from UiT The Arctic University of Norway where the Tromsø Educational Film Festival was created.They talk about how the new generation of educators are redefining the framework through educator/filmmaker partnerships and how the diversity of formats, inspirational subject matter and international reach showcased at the festival illustrates that shift.Learning points from the episode include:00:00 – 02:24 Intro02:24 – 05:26 What is T.R.E.F.F and how did it begin05:26 – 06:54 The challenges of bringing film and learning together06:54 – 11:59 What lessons should educators take away11:59 – 15:22 What can filmmakers do to stand out at festivals15:22 – 17:39 What's next for T.R.E.F.F17:39 – 21:35 The T.R.E.F.F submission process21:35 – 27:22 Inspirations from this year's festival27:22 – 28:40 How to find out more about T.R.E.F.F28:40 – 31:26 Final takes31:26 – 32:22 OutroImportant links and mentions:Submit your film in early 2027: Tromsø Educational Film Festival - FilmFreewayKeep up to date with this year's results and next year's submission: https://result.uit.no/treff/Follow T.R.E.F.F on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tromso.educational.film.festivalFollow T.R.E.F.F on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tr.e.f.f/Take a look at the University: UiT The Arctic University of Norway | UiT

The indie film financing landscape has changed dramatically. In this episode, I break down the new rules filmmakers need to understand before raising money, including realistic revenue projections, changing international sales, budget sizing, marketable elements, and why educating yourself on actual film revenues can make the difference between a fundable project and a fantasy.

In this special episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with an inspiring group of filmmakers featured at the Budapest Film Festival to discuss the stories, challenges, and creative journeys behind their latest projects.From a courageous documentary following a young women's rights activist in Kyrgyzstan, to powerful films exploring teen pregnancy, collective memory, neurodiversity, grief, and social justice, this episode highlights the global impact of independent filmmaking.Featured guests share their experiences navigating film financing, festival circuits, documentary production, animation, directing first features, and creating meaningful stories that spark conversation and change.In this episode, you'll discover:• How documentary filmmakers build trust with their subjects over years of production• The challenges of creating social impact films on limited budgets• Why personal experiences often become powerful cinematic stories• The role of animation in preserving history and collective memory• How filmmakers are bringing awareness to underrepresented communities and conditions like dyspraxia• The realities of film festivals, distribution, and finding audiences in today's streaming landscape• Why authentic storytelling continues to resonate across cultures and bordersWhether you're a filmmaker, film festival enthusiast, documentary lover, or someone passionate about stories that make a difference, this episode offers valuable insights into the art and business of independent cinema.Subscribe to Best in Fest for more conversations with filmmakers, producers, actors, and industry leaders shaping the future of film and entertainment.

Gonzo journalist and writer John Safran on why he decided to squat in a Hollywood mansion belonging to Kanye West.John Safran has made a career out of getting into places he probably shouldn't be, from breaking into Disney Land, to infiltrating fascist strongholds in Australia.A couple of years ago, one of his journalistic expeditions saw him squatting in an abandoned Hollywood mansion belonging Kanye West.John had seen a clip of the hip hop start denying the Holocaust, defending Adolf Hitler, and claiming that Black people cannot be anti-Semitic because they are actually Jewish.His week writing and snooping in this strange house, with no running water and a vulture in the roof, made John go increasingly loopy as he tried to understand what pushed this critically acclaimed artist from celebrity eccentric to seriously 'out there'.This episode of Conversations was first broadcast in 2024It explores Kanye West, Judaism, antisemitism, Hollywood, hip hop, Christianity, Nazism, racism, hip hop, squatting, the Donda Academy, journalism, Adidas, money, fame, documentary, writing, the Holocaust, mental health, celebrity, mansionsFurther informationSquat is published by Penguin.

Join Author ND Wilson and Director Francis Annan to discuss the importance of storytelling. What does it mean to be an artist, and how does artwork tell the story of the artist? What does it mean to tell good stories? How do directors and novelists combat storytelling?

"Creating a production company and filming a movie is not for the faint of heart." - Maureen Anne Meehan   Maureen Anne Meehan is a distinguished mental health court judge in Orange County, California, and a prolific author with an impressive repertoire of 25 novels. Her literary works range from 19 legal thrillers starring a compelling, strong female protagonist to a series of dating novels, including the successful "60 Dates in Six Months," which is now transitioning into a streaming rom-com. Maureen is passionate about her legal work and her writing. Her legal experience enriches her storytelling, which often explores a true crime, drawing on real-life cases to craft engrossing narratives.   Episode Summary: Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Oh, My Health… There Is Hope," where host Jana Short engages in an intriguing conversation with Maureen Anne Meehan, a skilled mental health court judge and accomplished novelist from Orange County, California. This episode offers a rich exploration of Maureen's dual career, highlighting not only the judicial realm she navigates daily but also her passion for creating engaging narratives that captivate her readers. In this episode, Maureen reveals how her profound experiences have fed into her dynamic writing journey. Inspired by a personal tragedy, she transformed her grief into creativity, authoring the Mary McIntosh legal thrillers centered on formidable female characters and true crime stories. Her transition from novels to film is significant, with the upcoming release of "60 Dates in Six Months," a rom-com that combines levity with personal hardship—the latter epitomized by Maureen's own experience dating after profound loss, even as she recovers from a debilitating injury. This conversation is an invitation into Maureen's world of true crime narrative crafting and her unique portrayal of romance that readers and viewers love.   Key Takeaways: Maureen's blending of experiences as a mental health court judge and as a fiction writer provides a unique foundation for her legal thrillers and true-crime narratives. The premier of her film, "60 Dates in Six Months," proves that real life can inspire fiction that resonates on screen, a testament to her storytelling prowess. Her journey from book author to film producer underscores the daunting yet rewarding process of bringing stories from page to screen. Maureen's fictional works, grounded in true crime, offer a gripping yet authentic exploration of crime and justice. She emphasizes the significance of maintaining realism in storytelling to highlight societal issues and provide thoughtful entertainment.   Resources: https://maureenannemeehan.com/book/ @‌60Datesinsixmonths https://facebookcom/MaureenMeehan   Get a free subscription to the Best Holistic Life Magazine, one of the fastest-growing independent magazines centered around holistic living: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine.   Get in touch with Jana and listen to more podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/ Show Music 'Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz: https://www.amygerhartz.com/music. Grab your FREE gift today: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/