Podcasts about filmmakers

DaCosta directed the box office hit horror movie Candyman and The Marvels. Her latest, Hedda, is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play, Hedda Gabler. She reimagines the main character as a queer, mixed-race Black woman, played by Tessa Thompson. DaCosta spoke with Tonya Mosley about navigating white spaces in Hollywood, why she loves horror, and her time as a production assistant. Also, jazz critic Martin Johnson reviews bassist Linda May Han Oh's album Strange Heavens. Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for gems from the Fresh Air archive, staff recommendations, and a peek behind the scenes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this episode of Just Ask the Question, host Brian Karem engages with the creators of The White House Effect, a documentary that explores the historical context of climate change politics through archival footage. The conversation delves into the challenges of presenting climate change narratives, the evolution of public perception, and the impact of disinformation. The filmmakers share insights on the human drama behind political decisions, the importance of agency, and the hope for future action against climate change.You can watch the movie on Netflix October 31stFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.socialIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcastYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here:https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcastPurchase Brian's book "Free The Press"  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Horror master Eli Roth has called the new Canadian-made found footage film “Dream Eater” one of the scariest he's ever seen. Directed by Toronto's Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm and Alex Lee, the story follows a filmmaker who decides to document her boyfriend's violent parasomnia during their remote cabin holiday. “Dream Eater” has now hit theatres across Canada. Jay, Mallory and Alex sit down with Tom Power to talk about the incredible journey of their film.Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!

Ellen Bradley is a skier, scientist, filmmaker, and proud member of the Tlingit Tribe who is redefining what it means to be an Indigenous leader in today's world. Through her work, Ellen blends tradition, technology, and storytelling to decolonize outdoor spaces and reconnect Indigenous communities to their ancestral lands. In this episode, Kara and Ellen dive into the meaning of being Indigenous in 2025, the significance of the LandBack movement, and how young Indigenous people are using social media to share their stories and spark change. You'll hear about Ellen's inspiring journey, including her film Let My People Go Skiing, and how she's building bridges between cultures through advocacy and art. This episode explores identity, justice, and the power of reclaiming space, both on the slopes and in society. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to The Powerful Ladies Podcast 00:50 Meet Ellen Bradley: A Multifaceted Indigenous Leader 01:35 Ellen's Journey and Contributions 03:32 Cultural Heritage and Community Work 12:58 Navigating Activism and Partnerships 22:34 Challenges and Reflections on Capitalism 28:07 Challenges of Specialization in Western Science 28:58 Indigenous Knowledge and Systemic Thinking 29:50 The Importance of Holistic Approaches 32:11 One Person at a Time: Mentorship and Internships 34:16 Scaling Up: Mountain Access Program 35:36 Entrepreneurial Mindset for Social Good 37:49 Personal Reflections on Career Choices 40:30 Land Back: Reconnecting Indigenous People to Their Lands 46:08 Breaking Down Barriers in Outdoor Spaces 51:04 The Need for Nuanced Conversations 54:35 Upcoming Projects and How to Support 57:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filmmaker and frequent Projection Booth co-host David Kittredge returns to the show to talk about his stunning new documentary Boorman and the Devil (2025). Premiering at the Venice Film Festival and recently screened at the Brooklyn Horror Film Fest, the film examines the making—and unmaking—of John Boorman's unfinished masterpiece The Heretic, a project that became both a creative obsession and a cautionary tale.Mike and David trace the film's journey from inception to restoration, exploring the documentary's mix of melancholy reflection and deep admiration for Boorman's uncompromising artistry. As one critic called it, Boorman and the Devil is “melancholy, thoughtful, and highly perceptive”—a love letter to pure cinematic vision and the madness that sometimes comes with it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

"Dracula" is a Romanian satirical comedy-drama film written and directed by Radu Jude. The film title is inspired by the Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, "Dracula." Set in contemporary Transylvania, it explores the legend of Dracula through Romanian lenses while examining modern dystopia through the timeless allure of vampire lore, crafting a biting, gleefully profane takedown of AI, capitalism, and our decaying culture. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 78th Locarno Film Festival, where it received polarizing reviews. It's par the course for Jude, but he still has his own opinions on how audiences are receiving his 170-minute bonkers film. Jude was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his experience working on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on October 29th by 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

Filmmaker and frequent Projection Booth co-host David Kittredge returns to the show to talk about his stunning new documentary Boorman and the Devil (2025). Premiering at the Venice Film Festival and recently screened at the Brooklyn Horror Film Fest, the film examines the making—and unmaking—of John Boorman's unfinished masterpiece The Heretic, a project that became both a creative obsession and a cautionary tale.Mike and David trace the film's journey from inception to restoration, exploring the documentary's mix of melancholy reflection and deep admiration for Boorman's uncompromising artistry. As one critic called it, Boorman and the Devil is “melancholy, thoughtful, and highly perceptive”—a love letter to pure cinematic vision and the madness that sometimes comes with it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

Filmmaker Tony Melanson joins Jason Bryant to discuss his new documentary Iron Maidens: Wrestling for Glory, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.  The film chronicles the rise of girls' high-school wrestling in Pennsylvania through the stories of North Allegheny's Leyna Rumpler and Hickory's Avry Ryhal, two pioneers whose friendship and rivalry unfolded as the state sanctioned girls' wrestling for the first time.RELATED: Kyle Klingman's interview with Leyna and Avry.  Melanson explains how the project began after following Leyna's journey as a family friend, how he built trust with high-school athletes unaccustomed to cameras, and how he captured both the human and historical sides of this breakthrough season.  He discusses the challenges of editing a year's worth of footage into a tight 55-minute feature, the importance of balancing authenticity with clarity for non-wrestling audiences, and the behind-the-scenes choice to use Jocko Willink as narrator. Bryant and Melanson dive into the film's emotional moments with coaches Dan Heckert and Eric Mount, the archival work from Tom Elling and Jeff Byers' recreated championship call, and how former World Team member Erin Tomeo connects the trailblazers of the past with today's generation.  The conversation explores what Iron Maidens means for the continued growth of women's wrestling in Pennsylvania and nationwide. Save $20 on an annual BTN+ subscription! Sign up by going to mattalkonline.com/btnplus and entering promo code MATTALK20 at checkout! Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Links to FollowJoin the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discordDaily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/newsContribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contributePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 793 –Recorded October 23, 2025.

Filmmaker Tony Melanson joins Jason Bryant to discuss his new documentary Iron Maidens: Wrestling for Glory, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

The Call is a powerful documentary that breaks the silence around firefighter mental health, offering an unflinching look at the trauma, PTSD, and suicide crisis facing first responders. Through raw interviews, real-life stories, and behind-the-scenes access to firehouses in New Mexico, the film explores the emotional toll of a profession associated with bravery, but rarely with vulnerability. http://thecalldocumentary.com/ Conversation with directors Laura Boyd Owen, Charles Edwin English. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Filmmakers Christine La Monte & Maxim Derevianko join Andy to talk about their documentary Ai Weiwei's Turandot. 

We share with you a raw & in-the-moment sitdown on Prolific B-Movie Producer Roger Corman.   We sat on this as we wanted to give everyone time to process the beloved filmmaker's loss while also framing it mainly on why he resonates with so many of us many film nerds.   After starting off with a 1982 David Letterman interview clip, we dive deeper into some of the future A-list talent mentored by Corman, talk less-discussed trivia & address the crappy comments made by (the otherwise talented) screenwriter Paul Schrader over Corman's passing.   Love him, hate him, admire the passion, Roger's influence is here to stay for centuries regardless!    

On this spooky episode, Aaron and Leyla unleash the horrors of meta-commentary with the 2011 film "The Cabin in the Woods!" With sudafed in our snoots, we talk about what did work about Whedonistic writing, debate whether this is a satire at all, and wish better for Marcus from Detroit: Become Human.  Bobvids "everything wrong with 'everything wrong with cabin in the woods'" ---  Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPGs Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com

On this episode of The Scoop from the VET S.O.S. Network, host Kingsley “Kings” Scott sits down with two veterans who turned their service experience into stories of impact and creativity.

Pippa speaks to Emmy Award-nominated wildlife filmmaker Brad Bestelink about his documentary Living with Leopards which is currently screening on Netflix. The film follows the story of leopardess Mochima and her two cubs Kutjira and Dakunga, as they grow towards independence in the Okavango Delta. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bizarre Case of the Vanishing FilmmakerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

This is the 224th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'.For this episode, I interview Freelance writer, author, documentary filmmaker and educator, Mr. Tim O'Bryhim, as we discuss his book ‘MISL 1980s: Tales From a Lost Soccer League' (2025).Mr. O'Bryhim is also the author of ‘Make This Town Big: The Story of Roy Turner and the Wichita Wings' (2016).Mr. O'Bryhim is also the producer of the Documentary ‘God Save the Wings', chronicling the MISL team, the Wichita Wings.For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.Mr. O'Bryhim's contact info:Substack: https://substack.com/@timobryhimSubstack: https://misl1980s.substack.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/misl1980sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/misl1980s/Link to Mr. O'Bryhim's books:https://www.amazon.com/MISL-1980s-Tales-Soccer-League/dp/B0FR2CYYFG/https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0FR2CYYFG/https://www.amazon.com/Make-This-Town-Big-Wichita/dp/1530856272/Documentary (God Save the Wings):https://godsavethewings.com/https://www.amazon.com/God-Save-Wings-Andy-Chapman/dp/B0CKGVPQ3P Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DF3UjlziEI0bW5SIXlSqg?si=ubl0n6PPQCCHneFarjuXng&nd=1&dlsi=4fc227e0e1194610https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-224-interview/id1601074369?i=1000733559707Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITMJHwVtyoEBlog Link:https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2025/10/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_26.htmlSupport the show

A more wholesome year then most, adjusting to fatherhood/unclehood and the trappings of a toddler's Halloween while also inviting more wild 80s horror comedies into the discourse like Wacko (1982) and Full Moon High (1981). Harry wants to remind everyone to, like him, watch the entire filmography of Jose Ramon Larraz, if you can find it, and Nick wants to talk about the bookends of the screen life genre which also happen to be the bookends of Gen Z representation in media. Pack it up and move over for Gen Alpha! But seriously, let's all have some good Bay Area fun, see you at Ghost Fest, stay off your phone, go carve a pumpkin for God's sakes, lighten up you amateurs, pick a goddamn costume already.  Love ya!     

Filmmaker, Anthropologist, and Artist, Sabiyha Prince shows her film at this year's Micheaux Film Festival. I was able to sit down and chat with Sabiyha about being a storyteller of resistance, unpacking the film Diminished Returns, and her exploring identity through art. Support this amazing creative on Instagram @ANTHRO_ARTZ

On this episode of the podcast, Filmmaker and Former U.S. Agency for Global Media CEO Michael Pack joins the show to discuss his powerful new documentary, “The Last 600 Meters: The Battles of Najaf and Fallujah” which will premiere one day before Veterans Day on November 10th on PBS. The film, once rejected for being ‘too pro-military,' captures the grit, courage and sacrifice of American troops during two of Iraq's most intense battles.This interview also features an additional conversation between Head and Pack as he pulls back the curtain on the political obstacles he faced within public broadcasting and the administrative state while serving as CEO of USAGM. He revealed just how bureaucracy often stands in the way of truth-telling.You can learn more about Pack by visiting his website: https://manifoldproductions.com/com and you can learn more about his upcoming movie by visiting the website here: https://manifoldproductions.com/films/the-last-600-meters/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fifty years after it first terrified — and amused — audiences, “The Giant Spider Invasion” is crawling back onto the screen. The cult classic about extraterrestrial, blood thirty spiders was filmed in the Gleason, Wisconsin area and is beloved by campy horror fans. It even got the Mystery Science Theater 3000 treatment. Now, “The Giant Spider Invasion” is being reimagined for its 50th anniversary, with new scenes filmed in northern Wisconsin and a theater release around Halloween. Dan Davies is a Wisconsin native himself who has been cast as the lead actor in the new footage. He talked with WPR’s Shereen Siewert about the film.

The Inga Tree Model 2025, 10min., Honduras Directed by Adam Wakeling The Inga Alley-Cropping pilot is in year 13 in rural, northern Honduras and has impressive results for carbon sequestered and avoided--876,000 tons in 12 years--trained and assisted by an all-Honduran team, 500 smallholder families have planted over 3 million native, nitrogen-fixing trees on steep, highly degraded land. The clearing/burning stops when a family plants their alley (a process that destroys 200,000 acres a day). http://www.ingafoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/ingafoundation/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm, and Alex Lee Williams are the filmmakers behind Dream Eater, a Lovecraft-inspired found-footage horror film shot on a shoestring budget in a remote Quebec cottage.When their original project lost funding, they rebuilt it from scratch, turning their setbacks into a creative advantage and crafting an intimate, atmospheric story about dreams, dread, and an unraveling relationship.The movie may be called Dream Eater, but the filmmakers' story is a dream come true; powered by positive word of mouth and support from the online horror community, Dream Eater found a passionate audience and ultimately caught the attention of Eli Roth, who acquired the film and released it under his new horror production banner, The Horror Section.I really loved this interview, I connected with the filmmakers personally and found them to be very cool and inspiring because this story is very much in line with those of The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity in terms of the ingenuity and tenacity among filmmakers who adapt and adapt and don't take no for an answer and get their movies made regardless of anything and ultimately is what this podcast is about.Key TakeawaysTransmutation: Turn limitations into opportunity and never submit to defeat.The creators of Dream Eater originally had a larger-scale, higher-budget project in motion — until the funding fell through. Rather than throw their hands up and walk away, they went back to the drawing board and scaled their concept into something they could afford to shoot. Casting actors was out of reach due to the demanding conditions, so they cast themselves.There's a massive lesson here in adaptability: as a filmmaker, you have to play the hand you're dealt and make the movie you can make when you can make it. Hopefully, the next one has a bigger budget — but regardless of what you're working with, the movie you can make now will be way better than no movie at all.Micro crews need macro output.An eight-person team meant every crew member wore multiple hats. When hiring for crew, it's common for crew members to expect to stay in their lanes — and that's completely understandable particularly in the context of union filmmaking. But on a micro-budget production, the mindset of “that's not really my job” can be radioactive. Your crew needs to be down for the chaos you're about to unleash.But of course, be fair and be reasonable; pay what you can — either in cash or points — but take the time to find a crew that's truly in it with you and willing to wear multiple hats. But here's the caveat, as the filmmaker, you must always be the hardest-working person on set.Find your audience where they already are.The Dream Eater team built buzz through festivals and the online horror community, most notably TikTok's HorrorTok — a vibrant ecosystem of horror influencers and fans. Thanks to a few key TikTok creators, buzz about the film went viral, which got the attention of Eli Roth.When promoting a film, it's essential to know, understand, and ideally befriend the horror community. HorrorTok played a major role in the success of Dream Eater, and it's a reminder that one of the most effective ways to support your art is by authentically engaging with the people who love the genre as much as you do. Understanding marketing is crucial — but connection is everything.Show NotesMovies and Works MentionedDream EaterAsleep (original concept)The Nightmare (Rodney Ascher documentary)DagonIn the Mouth of MadnessThe Blair Witch ProjectEvil...

Xavier Collins, CEO of Wonder Studios, discusses their $12M seed round and acquisition of Playbook with co-founder JD LeRoy. They explain their community-led approach to AI filmmaking and how they're enabling creators to bring projects to life that would never have been possible before.--The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

Bernice Notenboom is journalist, filmmaker en survivalexpert voor het televisieprogramma ‘Alone'. In 2008 bereikte ze als eerste Nederlandse vrouw de Zuidpool en in 2009 was ze de tweede Nederlandse vrouw die de Mount Everest beklom. Over haar reis naar de Mount Everest maakte zij de documentaire ‘Himalaya Alert', waarin ze laat zien hoe ze, samen met haar partner, ternauwernood aan de dood ontsnapte. De film werd op het International Festival of Sustainable Development Films 2010 bekroond met de hoofdprijs voor beste film voor het klimaat. Nu verschijnt haar boek ‘Survival Mind'. Het boek neemt je mee naar de grens van het mogelijke en onthult hoe ons brein onder druk in levensbedreigende omstandigheden werkt.

And like that, we're coming out of another "Spooky P**is Month" and back to the drudgery of season... Shorter days. Colder nights. Christmas. It's all downhill from here. SO CHERISH THESE MOMENTS! We're covering one of cinema's brightest stars and a film he wishes to have absolutely no association with WHATSOEVER! Yeah, we're covering Ti West. Of course, people will scream from the mountains, "Guys, there are other films to cover of his!" and you would be correct, but this is just kind of funny... AND GROSS! This is one of the most shameless, ickiest, nastiest looking sequels to an underwhelming horror franchise from Eli Roth and, y'know what? This rulez! Just be prepared for how gross it is, and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Chris Stuckmann joins us to talk about his debut feature film 'Shelby Oaks', a chilling new horror executive produced by Mike Flanagan. We dive into the horror movies that inspired his love for the genre, transitioning from content creator to filmmaker, and what fans can expect next from him as a director.If you're a horror fan or a longtime follower of Chris's reviews, this is one you don't want to miss.Shelby Oaks is in theaters October 24, 2025

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"Shelby Oaks" is a supernatural horror mystery film produced, written, and directed by former YouTuber turned filmmaker Chris Stuckmann in his feature directorial debut, with Mike Flanagan as an executive producer. It stars Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Keith David, Sarah Durn, Robin Bartlett, and Michael Beach. Expanding upon an online found-footage series centered on a paranormal investigation team called the Paranormal Paranoids, which also featured Durn, the film follows a woman (Sullivan) desperate to find her sister (Durn) after she vanishes while exploring the eerie, abandoned town of Shelby Oaks. The film premiered at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival in 2024, where it earned mostly positive reviews, with critics praising Stuckmann's direction, the film's haunting atmosphere, and Sullivan's standout performance. Stuckmann was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his experience working on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on October 24th 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

"Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" is a biographical musical drama film starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen. Written and directed by Scott Cooper and based on the 2023 book "Deliver Me from Nowhere" by Warren Zanes, it chronicles Springsteen's personal and professional struggles during the conception of his 1982 album Nebraska. The film had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its performances, grounded tone, and psychological look into what makes Springsteen such a thoughtful and compelling artist. Cooper was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his experience working on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on October 24th from 20th Century Studios. 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

In this episode of Documentary First, return guest filmmaker Elise Jaffe, first-time director of documentary project: UnScarred, and special guest, Stacie Rae Weir, a tattoo artist and breast-cancer previvor featured in the film join us!UnScarred explores how survivors of trauma and illness—those living with scars from breast cancer, self-harm, and other life-altering experiences—reclaim their bodies and identities through the art of tattooing. Elise and Stacie share powerful personal stories of healing and transformation, and share what it takes to fund and finish an independent documentary in today's filmmaking landscape.Together, they unpack the real-world lessons behind UnScarred's ongoing Kickstarter campaign. Stacie Rae also shares her journey from mastectomy to artistry—and how she's now offering a personal tattoo session perk as part of one of the Kickstarter rewards to help bring this story to life.This episode is not only an inspiring look at art, trauma, and recovery—it's a practical, candid conversation every documentary filmmaker should hear.Links:Kickstarter:UNSCARRED - Documentary FilmD-Word: The D-Word: the worldwide community of documentary professionalsBri Castellini : Bri CastelliniStacie-Rae: Home | Stacie-Rae | Calgary, ABNo DocuView Déjà Vu Timecodes:00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to UnScarred05:15 — The Origins of the Film: Inspiration During the Pandemic10:27 — The Power of Tattoos in Healing and Identity17:42 — Introducing Stacie Rae Weir: Artist, Survivor, and Healer24:52 — From Mastectomy to Masterpiece: Stacie Rae's Journey29:51 — Tattoos as Therapy: The Collaboration Between Artist and Survivor33:10 — The Art of Crowdfunding: Lessons for Independent Filmmakers35:04 — Behind the Scenes of UnScarred's Kickstarter Campaign39:26 — The Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding for Filmmakers44:48 — Building Community Support for Independent Films46:33 — Transformation Through Art & What's Next for UnScarred Sponsor: Virgil Films http://www.virgilfilms.com/Support us by buying merch or watching our films: https://documentaryfirst.com/

On today's show we chat we filmmaker Aaron Switzer and ask him the question... Why do we make movies? Join us for an in-depth conversation and why artists take the shot to believe in something more! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen sits down with award-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Johnson to explore his latest project, Prairie Prophecy. The film dives deep into the visionary work of Wes Jackson and the Land Institute's groundbreaking approach to sustainable agriculture, reimagining how humanity grows food by learning from nature itself. Michael shares his journey from producer to director, the unexpected inspiration behind the documentary, and the profound lessons learned while chronicling a story that connects environmental science, spirituality, and human responsibility. Together, they discuss the 10,000-year-old problem of agriculture, the concept of perennial polyculture, and how this movement could reshape the future of our planet. Listeners will come away with a richer understanding of regenerative farming, environmental storytelling, and how individual actions—like growing a simple tomato plant—can reconnect us with the Earth's natural rhythms.

The guys discuss the duties of a morning radio show producer, which includes pointing out where the gravy is when biscuits are brought in. Bob lies to himself and the world about what constitutes a nap. Later, filmmaker, professor, and friend of the show Bryan Poyser stops by and talks with Matt about his latest project "Leads", as well as being the fun sibling, and an older project of his that strikes a different tone than his latest work.Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myvXGFZLi2o Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGd 0:00 - David Zucker (Naked Gun, Airplane!) On How He Broke Into The Comedy Business 12:42 - Why 99% Of Comedy Movies Today Aren't Funny 25:37 - Biggest Difference Between A Bad Spoof Comedy And A Great One 34:30 - If The Audience Doesn't Laugh Out Loud, It's Not Funny Enough 42:53 - First Rule Of Comedy That Filmmakers Need To Know 56:52 - First Steps To Writing A Comedy Movie 1:05:51 - How To Get The Audience To Care About The Characters In A Comedy 1:13:41 - How A Director Builds A Scene MASTERCRASH: A Crash Course In Spoof Comedy https://mastercrash.com BUY THE BOOK - Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! https://amzn.to/3FULs2N Born on October 16, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, director/writer/producer David Zucker, along with brother Jerry (Ghost, 1990) Zucker and longtime friend, Jim (Hot Shots, 1991) Abrahams, has established himself among Hollywood's (or at least Wisconsin's) most successful filmmakers. Starting out after college, with a borrowed video tape deck and camera, the soon to be legendary trio created the Kentucky Fried Theater, on the UW Madison campus, and moved to California in 1972, quickly becoming the most successful small theater group. in Los Angeles history. After parlaying this success into The Kentucky Fried Movie, the three conceived the idea that would create a whole new film genre. Airplane! (1980) broke all conventions, featuring dramatic actors like Robert Stack and Leslie Nielsen performing zany jokes with straight-laced sincerity. The spoof became the surprise hit of 1980, beginning a streak of hilarious movies including Top Secret! (1984) and Ruthless People (1986), after which David branched out on his own to direct The Naked Guns (1988, 1991, 1994), BASEketball (1998), Scary Movies 3 (2003), and 4 (2006), and others. David also found time to produce the successful, but somewhat less hilarious A Walk in The Clouds (1995) and Phone Booth (2002), and recently completed a feature script, The Star of Malta, a comedy set in the Film Noir era, and an international spy thriller, "Counter Intellijence!". CONNECT WITH DAVID ZUCKER https://mastercrash.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001878 SUBSCRIBE TO THE FILM COURAGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://bit.ly/18DPN37 PERSONALLY SPONSOR FILM COURAGE https://ko-fi.com/filmcourage (Affiliates) ►BOOKS WE RECOMMEND: THE NUTSHELL TECHNIQUE: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting https://amzn.to/2X3Vx5F THE STORY SOLUTION: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take http://amzn.to/2gYsuMf SAVE THE CAT! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need https://amzn.to/3dNg2HQ ►FILMMAKER STARTER KIT BLACKMAGIC Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - https://amzn.to/4gDU0s9 ZOOM H4essential 4-Track Handy Recorder - https://amzn.to/3TIon6X SENNHEISER Professional Shotgun Microphone - https://amzn.to/3TEnLiE ►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – https://buff.ly/3rWqrra ►WE USE THIS SOUND RECORDER (AMAZON) – http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9 ►Stuff we use: LENS - Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 - http://amzn.to/2tbtmOq AUDIO Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - https://amzn.to/3WEuz0k *Disclaimer: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!

https://michelleannowens.com/BioLos Angeles/Las Vegas artist Michelle Ann Owens releases her latest single, “Enough”, a funk-rock anthem of empowerment and self-worth. Released on October 16 to coincide with Purple Thursday for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the song anchors her forthcoming EP of the same name and leads into her full-length album, Chapter Vegas, due later this year.“Enough” is about reclaiming personal power and breaking free from toxic situations. Musically, it fuses funk, rock, soul, and pop, with gritty guitar riffs, bold horns, and a retro-modern groove that highlights Owens' soulful, defiant vocals. The track was produced with Michael “Fish” Herring and features a powerhouse lineup of live musicians, while Owens handled her own vocal production.Her music blends influences from Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Prince, and The Jacksons, creating a sound she describes as “funky.” The Enough music video, directed by Kenneth Williams, mirrors the song's journey from tension and pain to empowerment and release.Owens continues to perform live in both LA and Vegas, sharing her empowering message with fans of funk-rock, soulful pop, and bold female vocalists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

I had a chance to chat with Director, Filmmaker and Visionary, Rippin Sinder as she premieres her film Flight 182 at this year Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles. Growing up in a Punjabi-Sikh household, working in pr to production, to the power of purpose with projects like Seva, Zone and Flight 182. Rippin continues to build community and legacy with Founding KAUR Creative to VP of RISE and receiving the UCLA Women's Leaders Award. Support the film , Flight 182 at Micheauxfilmfestival.com and Rippin Sindher on Instagram @RSINDHER

Elliott Hasler wrote, directed, and filmed "Vindication Swim," the story of Mercedes Gleitz, the first British woman to swim the English Channel. He also wrote and directed "WWII: The Long Road Home," which opened in the USA and the UK, and for which Elliott was praised as "perhaps the next Spielberg." "Vindication Swim" opened in select theaters October 17. We talk about filming the movie, swimming, inspiration, having the confidence to spend a year making a film, being self-taught, writing, the challenge of shooting at sea, boats, cameras, jellyfish, sharks, and more. Links are on the podcast shownotes page Support the show through Patreon 

Strange England with TRUTH PROOF - Steve welcomes Paul Sinclair, veteran pararnormal reseacher, author and documentary filmmaker, who discusses strange goings-on in the U.K. Find Paul on his YouTube channel Truth Proof https://www.youtube.com/@paulsinclairtruth-proof , and on the web at https://www.truthproof.uk/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In this episode of Good Job, New Mexico, hosts Stacy Johnston, Leonardo Castaneda, and Raquel Gomez talk with filmmaker and Director Mykel Salazar, whose path to the film industry took shape in an unexpected way. On her way to becoming a lawyer, Mykel moved back home when her father became ill. During that time, she began exploring a different creative outlet — filmmaking. What started as curiosity quickly turned into a career. From working behind the scenes to stepping in as a stunt double, and later taking on the role of Assistant Director, Mykel has embraced a wide range of roles in film production. Her story is one of resilience, adaptability, and finding purpose in the places you least expect. Tune in to hear how she navigated the transition, built her skillset from the ground up, and found her voice in New Mexico's growing film industry.

Aiming to advance independent filmmaking in Nevada County, the Nevada City Film Festival recently announced their Filmed in Nevada County Grant. KVMR News spoke with Jesse Locks, executive director of Nevada City Film Festival, to find out what is offered as part of the grant, who should apply, and important dates to remember. 

Josh Roush has surrounded himself with music in his filmmaking career, from his collaborations with noted director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy and Jersey Girl) to producing his latest feature film, Wrong Reasons, described as a "punk rock thriller," which features Ralph Garman, Teresa Ruiz, David Koechner (The Office), Liv Roush (Josh's wife) and James Parks. On this Dollar Bin podcast episode, led by Alan Brostoff (Dr. Disc) and Rev of The Drowns, Roush talks about his lifelong obsession with record collecting, his favorite records, including soundtracks and film scores on vinyl, what an intense feeling to screen Wrong Reasons at the Punk Rock Museum and lots more. It's a fun listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Solarina Ho and her guest, Hong Kong filmmaker Elizabeth Lo, discuss the director's award-winning new documentary, 'Mistress Dispeller', which premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival last September. The film is now playing in select theaters across the United States. The intimate film follows a middle-aged couple and Wang Zhenxi, a "Mistress Dispeller", who is hired by the wife to end the husband's affair with a younger woman. Solarina and Elizabeth discuss the film's meditative exploration of relationships, how Wang inserts herself into this couple's life, and how the couple — and the mistress — navigate the complex dynamics and emotions of marriage and infidelity, and their place within broader Chinese society. Elizabeth also discusses the painstaking, years-long process of finding her central characters, and the remarkable trust and sensitivity required that allowed her to tell their stories.

In this episode of the Loan Officer Team Training Podcast, I had the chance to interview filmmaker and content creator Jake Isham.We discuss Jake's journey from acting to filmmaking and marketing, emphasizing the importance of content creation for entrepreneurs, particularly loan officers. Jake shares insights on overcoming self-consciousness in front of the camera, the differences between content types like reels and stories, and the power of storytelling in engaging audiences.He also highlights the compounding interest of consistent content creation and the value of working with a videographer to enhance video quality and delivery.-----------------------------------------------------Follow Jake:Instagram: @jakecapturedthisWebsite: https://www.jakeisham.com/Listen to this Episode: https://loan-officer-team-train.captivate.fm/listenConnect with me:My Instagram: @itsirenedufordMy LinkedIn: Irene DufordMy Email: ireneandkevin@loanteamtraining.comGet Loan Team Training for YOUR team: go.loanteamtraining.com

Troy Duffy joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss the making of Boondock Saints, how Aaron and Troy Duffy met, working as a chef at a strip club and as a bouncer while working on Boondock Saints, casting Ron Jeremy instead of Andrew Dice Clay and more before they play a crazy nude cartoon game called Tooncock Paints, find out about Troy Duffy's first concert, first drug and fist concert and so much more!(Air Date: October 15th, 2025)Support our sponsors!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!BetterHelp - Support the show & get a licensed therapist to help you reach your goals this World Mental Health Day. To get started & get 10% off your 1st month, go to https://www.betterhelp.com/SDRSTo advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!You can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for discount on your subscription which will give you access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Troy DuffyInstagram: https://Instagram.com/TroyDuffy1Movie Instagram: https://instagram.com/OfficialBookdockSaintsRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/Aaron BergTwitter: https://twitter.com/aaronbergcomedyInstagram: https://instagram.com/aaronbergcomedyShannon LeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/IMShannonLeeInstagram: https://instagram.com/ShannonLee6982The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you quit people-pleasing? Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan and family therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile unpack the all-too-common fear of rejection and explore the practices necessary to reclaim your ability to finally say “no” and stop caring about what other people think. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world.)For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsInterested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Hal & Harper" is an American comedy drama television series created, written, and directed by Cooper Raiff and starring Raiff, Lili Reinhart, Betty Gilpin, and Mark Ruffalo. The series had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival where it received positive reviews for its writing, performances and decision to use the older actors to play their younger selves in flashbacks. Raiff was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work and experience making the show, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the show, which is now available to stream on MUBI. 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

Filmmaker and writer Julian Brave NoiseCat is the son of an Indigenous Canadian father and white mother. After a cultural genocide, he says, living your life becomes an existential question. "To live a life in an Indigenous way is a kind of profound thing, and it has been really beautiful to get to make art and tell stories from that position." NoiseCat spoke with Terry Gross about his father's origin story, dancing at powwows, and the bonds of kinship. His new memoir, We Survived the Night, takes its name from a translation of the Secwépemc morning greeting. His Oscar-nominated documentary Sugarcane is on Hulu/Disney+.Also, Maureen Corrigan reviews Daphne Du Maurier's collection of short stories, After Midnight. Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for gems from the Fresh Air archive, staff recommendations, and a peek behind the scenes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy