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

Balancing Horror & Humor in Ready or Not 2: Inside the Edit with Jay Prychidny

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, editor Jay Prychidny (CCE) breaks down his work on Ready or Not 2: Here …

Cutting Tension: Editing Dark Comedy with Jeremy Cohen

Editor Jeremy Cohen joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down his work on Over Your Dead Body, hitting theaters April 24 …

Crafting Your First Film Script with William Akers (Key to Storytelling)

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with screenwriter and educator William Akers, founder of Key to Storytelling, …

Jacob Smith on Crafting Humor, Heart, and Aging on Screen

Director Jacob Smith joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the making of Dancing on the Elephant, a heartfelt indie film about …

How Merge Brought Indie Sci-Fi Anthologies to the VOD Market | ZB Siwek Interview

Executive Producer ZB Siwek joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the making of the sci-fi anthology Merge, a feature film built …

Crafting the Look of Nobody Wants This – Cinematographer Wes Cardino

Join cinematographer Wes Cardino as he takes us behind the lens of Nobody Wants This. Whether you’re an aspiring cinematographer …

How Blood Barn Was Made in 11 Days | Director Gabriel Bernini | Filmmaker Mixer

Director Gabriel Bernini joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the making of Blood Barn, a retro supernatural slasher inspired by the …

Beautiful Pam | J.R. Stokes on Addiction, Identity, and Making an Intimate Indie Film

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, filmmaker J.R. Stokes joins us to discuss Beautiful Pam, a stark and emotionally grounded …

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 …


FILMMAKER MIXER AUDIENCE FAVORITES

AUDIENCE FAVORITES!

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 …
Paramount Theater Austin Texas

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 …

Welcome to the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast

Welcome to the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast! We’re thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey through the captivating …

@ 2024 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED