Author: Filmmaker Mixer
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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 stages to Broadway and television productions. Known for projects including The Notebook, Moulin Rouge!, and Rent Live!, Katie shares how movement can deepen storytelling, strengthen performances, and elevate emotional moments on screen. Filmmakers will learn… Read more
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How OnyxVFX Created Paradise
What does it take to supervise visual effects on a major television series? In this Filmmaker Mixer episode, Paradise Season 2 VFX Supervisor John Weckworth and CG Supervisor Evan Underwood discuss creative problem solving, digital environments, production planning, and the evolution of cloud-based VFX workflows. Read more
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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 filmmaker-focused conversation, Ashley shares how the visual style of the series evolved, the challenges of shooting emotionally layered scenes, and the realities of crafting cinematic television on a fast-paced production schedule. This episode explores lighting… Read more
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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 veteran stunt performer Chris Romrell join Filmmaker Mixer to discuss creating realistic military action, tactical combat, and large-scale stunt sequences for the hit series. Filmmakers will learn about stunt coordination, rehearsal strategies, safety, second-unit directing,… Read more
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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 her work on A Winter’s Song, the first English-language romantic comedy set in Armenia. Yvette breaks down the craft of editing emotion, building chemistry through pacing, and solving indie filmmaking challenges in the edit room.… Read more
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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 Josh Einsohn discuss the casting process behind Monster: The Ed Gein Story and the challenges of building a cast for a true-crime drama. They share insights into auditions, actor selection, collaboration with filmmakers, and what… Read more
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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, and tonal balance of the hit series. From subtle environmental textures to major horror moments, this conversation explores how audio storytelling elevates visual storytelling. Filmmakers, editors, and film students will learn about post-production workflow, building… Read more
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Chris Ritvo on Creating Marcellus in Remarkably Bright Creatures
Chris Ritvo, Overall Visual Effects Supervisor on Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures, joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the creation of Marcellus, the giant Pacific octopus at the heart of the film. In this conversation, Chris shares how his team combined real animal reference footage with advanced CGI to create a believable and emotionally engaging character. From… Read more
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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 IT: Welcome to Derry. From meteor impacts to terrifying creature transformations, Ben breaks down the technical and creative process behind bringing horror to life on screen. We discuss the undead moose attack sequence, designing fear… Read more
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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, and Palm Royale. With a background rooted in music and rhythm, Amanda shares how she shapes performances, tension, and story in the edit. In this episode, filmmakers will learn how editorial rhythm impacts storytelling, how… Read more