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

Storytelling Through Movement with Katie Spelman

Katie Spelman joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss her work as the choreographer behind School Spirits and her journey from Chicago …

How OnyxVFX Created Paradise

What does it take to supervise visual effects on a major television series? In this Filmmaker Mixer episode, Paradise Season …

Shooting Netflix’s How to Get to Heaven from Belfast with DP Ashley Barron

Ashley Barron joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the cinematography behind Netflix’s How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. In this …

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf Stunt Team on Military Realism and High-Risk Action

he action in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf feels different—and that’s by design. Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator Thom Khoury Williams and …

Yvette M. Amirian, ACE on Crafting the Heart of A Winter’s Song

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with ACE Eddie Award-winning editor Yvette M. Amirian, ACE to discuss …

Inside Casting Monster: The Ed Gein Story | Building a True Crime Series

How do casting directors bring real-life figures to the screen? In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, Tiffany Little Canfield and …

Wednesday Sound Design Explained by Supervising Sound Editor John Lornager

John Lornager, Supervising Sound Editor for Wednesday, joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss how sound design shaped the gothic atmosphere, suspense, …

Creating the Nightmare Creatures of IT: Welcome to Derry with Ben King

On this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, Ben King takes us inside the creation some of the most ambitious sequences from …

Editing Rhythm & Story with Amanda Pollack (ACE)

Amanda Pollack (ACE) joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss her work editing critically acclaimed series like The Americans, The Good Fight, …

Reviews

WILD HISTORY OF WILLAMETTE FALLS

As a media partner for 2025’s Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast extended review opportunities …

MOTHER OF PORTLAND

As a media partner for 2025’s Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast extended review opportunities …

HOW TO UNEARTH: CREATURES FROM THE DEPTH OF YOUR MIND

As a media partner for 2025’s Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast extended review opportunities …

RETRIEVING ROADIE

As a media partner for 2025’s Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast extended review opportunities …

THE INTENTION INVENTION

As a media partner for 2025’s Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast extended review opportunities …

CONTROLLING THE NARRATIVE

As a media partner for 2025’s Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast extended review opportunities …

RUNNING OUT ON A FEELING

As a media partner for 2025’s Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast extended review opportunities …

BRIM BROOME BOULEVARD

As a media partner for 2025’s Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast extended review opportunities …

HELP SOLVE A MURDER

As a media partner for 2025’s Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast extended review opportunities …


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Creating the Nightmare Creatures of IT: Welcome to Derry with Ben King

On this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, Ben King takes us inside the creation some of the most ambitious sequences from …

Scoring John Candy: I Like Me — Tyler Strickland on Finding the Heart of a Comedy Legend

Emmy Award-winning composer Tyler Strickland joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down his work on John Candy: I Like Me, directed …

Shaping Adventure in One Piece: Editing Secrets with Eric Litman, ACE

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with editor Eric Litman, ACE to explore the craft behind editing …

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 …

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 …

Greenlight Yourself: Behind I Really Love My Husband with GG Hawkins

In this episode, we sit down with writer-director GG Hawkins to unpack her bold new feature I Really Love My …

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 …

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

LUCCA COMICS & GAMES 60th Anniversary

October 28 – November 1 This upcoming October will mark the 60th anniversary of the world-renowned Lucca Comics and Games …

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 …
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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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