The Filmmaker Mixer Podcast
by filmmakers for filmmakers
Weekly interviews with Directors, Screenwriters, Film Critics, Animators, Show Runners, Hollywood Agents, Editors and more!
Hosted by Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand
Featured Podcasts
From Script to Slamdance: The Making of Daddies Boi
What does it take to create a bold comedy pilot that lands at Slamdance? In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, …
Ralph Jean-Pierre on Editing The Beast in Me | Filmmaker Mixer
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, editor Ralph Jean-Pierre joins us to discuss shaping The Beast in Me in the …
Inside He Bled Neon: Drew Kirsch on Action, Style, and SXSW Premiere
Director Drew Kirsch joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the making of the action-thriller He Bled Neon. In this conversation, Kirsch …
Inside FIFTEEN — Body Horror, Girlhood & Social Pressure | SXSW ’26 World Premiere
At SXSW 2026, directors Jack Zagha Kababie and Yossy Zagha premiere FIFTEEN, a bold coming-of-age horror film where a quinceañera …
Building a Whodunnit Around Mental Health | Peter Warren at SXSW
Writer/director Peter Warren joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss his SXSW film KILL ME, a gripping dark comedy thriller starring Charlie …
From Script to SXSW: Jenna MacMillan on THE SNAKE
Ahead of the World Premiere of THE SNAKE at SXSW 2026, we sit down with director Jenna MacMillan to talk …
How Capturing Bigfoot Reopened the Most Debated Footage in History | Marq Evans
Director Marq Evans joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss Capturing Bigfoot, the documentary revisiting the infamous 1967 Patterson footage—arguably the most …
Coloring the Afterlife: Inside A24’s Eternity with Colorist David Tomiak | Filmmaker Mixer
What does it take to color an entire afterlife? In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we’re joined by colorist and …
Editing the AI Mind: Inside Mercy with Editors Lam T. Nguyen & Austin Keeling
Award-winning editors Lam T. Nguyen and Austin Keeling join Filmmaker Mixer to break down their work on Amazon’s sci-fi thriller …
Invisible Storytelling: How Hollywood Makeup Shapes Character, Genre, and Emotion
Movie makeup isn’t about beauty—it’s about belief. It’s about building faces that feel lived-in, truthful, and emotionally connected to the …
Shaka: A Story of Aloha – Steve Sue on Uncovering Hawaii’s Iconic Symbol
What does the Shaka really mean—and where did it come from? In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, filmmaker Steve Sue …
Indie Horror Meets Nonprofit Impact | Horrified & The Art of Elysium
Director Mike Zarra joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down the making of Horrified — from crafting psychological tension to executing …
Roots, Relics & Stories: Turning Family Heirlooms into Cinematic History
From forgotten homesteads to treasured family heirlooms, Matthew and Katie Avant believe history lives in the objects we choose to …
Geoff Zanelli on Scoring Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
Composer Geoff Zanelli joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down his bold, experimental score for Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, …
Scoring Fear: Building a Cinematic Sound World for Nightmares of Nature
What does it take to scare an audience with music? In this episode, we sit down with composers Stuart Roslyn …
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How Capturing Bigfoot Reopened the Most Debated Footage in History | Marq Evans
Director Marq Evans joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss Capturing Bigfoot, the documentary revisiting the infamous 1967 Patterson footage—arguably the most …
How Horror Makeup Is Designed for Feature Films | Sinners Makeup Designer Siân Richards
What does it really take to design horror makeup for a feature film? In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we …
Resurrecting Horror: The Filmmaking Secrets Behind Sacrificios
Step inside the dark, emotionally charged world of Sacrificios, the Mexican psychological horror thriller which made its World Premiere at …
Ritesh Gupta on The Red Mask: Reinventing the Slasher
Director Ritesh Gupta (The Red Mask) joins us for a deep dive into his bold new horror film which premiered …
How to Score a Spy Thriller – Curtis Green on Butterfly
From Disney to espionage, composer Curtis Green is crafting soundtracks that move the world. As the composer of Daniel Dae …
Disney’s The Rise of Red: Stunt Secrets with Chelsea Bruland
Step behind the magic (and the mayhem) with Chelsea Bruland, stunt coordinator for Disney’s Descendants: The Rise of Red. In …
Scoring Emotion: Trevor Hoffmann on Music for Games and Animation
Composer and producer Trevor Hoffmann (CASMA nominee, Lego Friends, Deepa & Anoop, Nurture: Doki’s Delivery) joins us to talk about …
The Hidden Power of Casting: Inside A House of Dynamite with Susanne Scheel
In this episode we sit down with casting maestro Susanne Scheel, the force behind the stellar ensemble of Kathryn Bigelow’s …
The Sound Behind KPop Demon Hunters: Michael Babcock
With 235 million views since its Netflix debut, KPop Demon Hunters has become the streamer’s most popular film of all …
In Whose Name? Inside the World of Kanye West
Director Nico Ballesteros was just 18 when he found himself inside Kanye West’s inner circle, camera in hand. Over six …
No Plan B: The Untold Story of Pat McGee’s Musical Journey
Step inside the world of Pat McGee, frontman of the Pat McGee Band. From selling CDs out of his car …
Scoring Middle-Earth: The Music of The War of the Rohirrim with Stephen Gallagher & Mark Willsher
Journey into the heart of Middle-earth’s music with composer Stephen Gallagher and Grammy-winning score mixer Mark Willsher. In this episode, …
How Editors Shape the Story – Wax Taber on PBS’s The Class
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with Wax Taber, the award-winning editor behind the powerful PBS docuseries …
Meat the Truth: Giles Alderson & Dan Richardson on Food for Thought
On this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with Giles Alderson and Dan Richardson to discuss their eye-opening documentary, …
Music Veteran Richard Stumpf Talks Van Halen, Pat Benatar, The Minions Movie and More
Join us on this episode of Filmmaker Mixer as we sit down with music industry veteran Richard Stumpf. Richard shares …
FILMMAKER MIXER NEWS
Filmmaker Mixer Spotlight: David Shen Miller’s The Cocoon Now Streaming on Omeleto
One of our past Filmmaker Mixer guests, David Shen Miller, is making waves with his mesmerizing animated short The Cocoon, …
Why Indie Filmmakers Need a PR Pro!
SXSW 2025 is in full swing here in ATex. The traffic is crazy. The crowds are insane. It’s chaos. But …
Happy New Year 2025 from the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast!
As we usher in 2025, we reflect on a remarkable year filled with inspiring conversations and cinematic milestones. In 2024, …
What’s Hot at Fantastic Fest 2024: Dive Into the Thrills!
Austin, Texas, is once again the place to be as Fantastic Fest kicks off its 2024 edition, bringing together cinephiles …
NINE STEPS TO AN EMMY 2024
Over the next few months, we at the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast will be joined by three separate Emmy-nominated editing teams …
Exploring the Hamilton NY International Film Festival: A Cinematic Gem in Central New York
Nestled in the charming town of Hamilton, New York, the Hamilton NY International Film Festival (HNYIFF) stands as a beacon …
Celebrating the Best of Television: ATX TV Festival Shines in Downtown Austin
Nestled in the heart of Austin, Texas, amidst the vibrant culture and rich history of the city, lies the iconic …
Unveiling the Glitz and Glam: Andrew and Jeff Spotlight the 30th Annual Austin Film Festival on The Filmmaker Mixer Podcast
Lights, camera, action! The 30th Annual Austin Film Festival (AFF) recently took the spotlight, captivating film enthusiasts and industry professionals …
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