Our Amazing Team

The Filmmaker Mixer is a relaxed, deep dive conversation into the art of filmmaking and storytelling, hosted by Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand and produced by Melody Lopez.

Andrew Lamping

ANDREW LAMPING

FILMMAKER/HOST

Andrew Lamping is an award-winning writer, music producer, and filmmaker best known for his work on YouTube where his viral videos have gained millions of views. His award-winning films include Wildlands, Punchline and Sign Here.

MELINA BALL

ASSISTANT PODCAST EDITOR

Melina Ball is the newest member of the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast team. Editing episodes since July 2024, her long-term goal is to one day direct games for the Final Fantasy franchise. She studies Japanese at university and hopes to minor in digital media. Helping out on the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast has the added benefit of conferring an informal education on filmmaking when listening to and learning from the podcast guests.

Jeff Stolhand

JEFF STOLHAND

FILMMAKER/HOST

Jeff Stolhand is a two-time Austin Film Festival winner. Jeff’s films have screened at Slamdance, SXSW, Austin Film Festival and many more. He has also won film awards at The Valley Film Festival, Santa Clarita International Film Festival and the Santiago Horror Film Festival.

Melody Lopez

MELODY LOPEZ

PRODUCER

The dynamic force behind the scenes of the Filmmaker Mixer, Melody is a a go-getter with an unbridled passion for storytelling and an unyielding commitment to excellence. She has performed the role of producer with gusto since June 2023. Melody identifies, invites and schedules guests. She conducts outreach efforts to grow the audience, which includes collaborating with film festivals that FMM can shine a spotlight on the filmmakers and their films.

photo credit D.W.

MADELYN BALL

CORRESPONDENT

​​Madelyn is making her official writing debut as a Filmmakermixer Correspondent, writing reviews under Reviews on Tap, Short Sips: Quick Shot Film Reviews, and FMM COVERS PFCAT. She has always had a passion for storytelling and writing and always dreamed of writing something that matters to someone.  Screening the films for filmmakers, podcast guests and Official Selections also allows her to experience so many different types of movies and expand her tastes in and love for cinema.

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