Podcast appearances and mentions of lisa donato

Two very unique filmmakers Lisa Donato (Gossamer Folds) and Veronica McKenzie (Nine Nights) discuss how they started their careers, breaking through societal boundaries in storytelling, and sharing the experiences of underrepresented communities through their films.

I am beyond excited to tell you about my fabulous guest this week, Director Lisa Donato. Lisa’s first feature film, Gossamer Folds, was just selected for Geena Davis’s Bettonville Film Festival. Gossamer Folds, set in 1986, is about ten-year-old Tate, who is uprooted and moved unwillingly to the suburbs of Kansas City. As his parent's marriage unravels, Tate finds solace in the unlikely friendships of his next-door neighbors: a retired college professor and his transgender daughter, Gossamer.   Lisa Donato has directed so many fantastic short films including: There You Are, starring Jen Richards, now screening at the Lunafest Film Festival across the country.  Foxytrot, Spunkle, and a docu-series, Behind the Drag are a few more of the irresistible films that Lisa has created and directed. Join me for the ride!   Lisa also co-wrote Signature Move with Fawzia Mirza, a hilarious dramedy about 2 seemingly mismatched lesbian lovers, now on Amazon.    Lisa Donato is a film director, screenwriter, and activist who is dedicated to centering the stories of people and communities relegated to the margins. She lives in Austin (Texas) with her wife, niece, and siamese rescue cat. When she's not making movies and videos, she's making playlists on Spotify or photographing nature and water reflections. She's a taco enthusiast and I often thinks about how she could feasibly bathe in a giant tub of mashed potatoes. Watch Gossamer Folds here. www.lisadonato.com imdb.com Instagram Twitter Vimeo

On this episode, Liz and Alrik are joined by co-directors Lee Cummings and Mitch Altieri to talk about how they collaborated together and were able to take Star Light from script to getting in the can in about three months. We also hear about the duo's process as co-directors and they both talk about what they took away from making this film.   We also have a short film by writer/director and friend of the show, Lisa Donato, called Foxy Trot, about a married lesbian couple who take a ballroom dancing class together. Liz and Alrik also talk about the current state of movies coming to theaters, which has even changed since this was recorded!   Where to Find Mitch, Lee and The Players of the Week! Star Light is Out Now! Mitch Altieri on IMDB! Lee Cummings Website! Nicole De Menses on IMDB! Emily Hagins Website Lisa Donato's Website Contact Liz & Alrik Send us an email You can find Liz Manashil @ www.lizmanashil.com You can find Alrik @ www.alrikbursell.com You can now find MMIH @ mmihpodcast on instagram! Leave a comment on our website Find us on our Facebook Community Page Contact us on Twitter and Facebook

Tune in to part 2 of this special Inside Out LGBT Film Festival feature to hear writer, director, and activist Lisa Donato discuss her short film 'There You Are', and catch some inside deets on her upcoming feature film 'Gossamer Folds'. Then catch Lisa Donato, Mark Blane, and Nick Neon chat queerly & dearly at a round-table discussion. 

In this special 2-part feature, Thom & Elliott are joined by a host of queer filmmakers, writers, and actors for the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival. First, Marketing and Outreach Manager Beau Gomez gives a festival run-down. Then catch Mark Blane chat his feature film 'Cubby' and Nick Neon delve into his short film 'Zero One'. Stay tuned for part 2 featuring writer, director, and activist Lisa Donato on her short film 'There You Are', and a round-table convo!  

In this episode we discuss the 2017 film Signature Move, directed by Jennifer Reeder and written by Lisa Donato and Fawzia Mirza.  In the first part of the podcast we talk about changes in the Met museum admission policy, David going to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and our views about tipping in the service industry.  At around the 25 minute mark we discuss this years Tony nominations.  At around the 49 minute mark we transition in our discussion about Signature Move.  The logo to the Down to Film podcast was created by Andi Bozym, you can find her work at: AndreaBozym.com Rate and review us in iTunes! Twitter: @DownToFilmPod Instagram: dtfilmpodcast  Email: dtfpodcast@yahoo.com

Welcome to the 2017 MMIH Christmas extravaganza! We decided to do something special this year and bring back a bunch of our previous guests to see how they are doing and what's changed in their career's since we last heard from them.

We talk with special guest Lisa Donato about starting her career in LA and why she decided to move to Austin, TX. Plus lots of talk about diversity and patriarchal society.