Author: Filmmaker Mixer
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Review of MadS – Fantastic Fest
So, kids… don’t do drugs. That’s the take away from David Moreau’s MadS, a daring cinematic experience that plunges viewers into a harrowing night of drug-fueled chaos and confusion, all captured in a single breathtaking, uninterrupted take. This stylistic choice thrusts the audience into a relentless tide of tension and uncertainty, blurring the lines between Read more
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Transformations in Film: A Conversation with Vito A. Rowlands
In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Vito A. Rowlands to discuss his mesmerizing new film, Ovid New York. Join us as we explore the seven tales of transformation that poetically reinterpret Ovid’s Metamorphoses, weaving a rich tapestry of violence and catharsis set against mythical landscapes. Vito shares his creative process, the challenges of Read more
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Spirits and Laughs: Dead Talents Society Shines at Fantastic Fest
There’s an old Hollywood adage… “make it the same but different.” Dead Talents Society does just that and it does it brilliantly. The film merges horror movie tropes, reality TV, award show drama, and YouTube culture into a giant ball of imaginative narrative set in the afterlife. This film not only pays homage to its Read more
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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 from around the globe to celebrate the best in genre film, eat tacos, talk story, eat tacos, enjoy movies and… eat tacos. Okay, I’m hungry. It’s been a long day. But man, the movies at Read more
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Face Your Fears: Blake Simon on ‘Faces’ at Fantastic Fest!
In this thrilling episode, we sit down with filmmaker Blake Simon to discuss his chilling horror film, “Faces,” set to screen at Fantastic Fest in Austin. Blake shares his inspiration behind the film, the creative process, and what it means to showcase his work at one of the most prestigious genre festivals. We dive into Read more
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Mark Shapiro on the Impact of ‘Downwind’
In this compelling episode of ‘Filmmaker Mixer,’ hosts Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Mark Shapiro to discuss his powerful documentary ‘Downwind.’ Join us as we explore the untold stories and devastating effects of nuclear testing in the American Southwest. Shapiro delves into the personal accounts, historical context, and the ongoing Read more
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The Faraway Nearby: Paula Froehle on Joseph Weber, Gravitational Waves, and the Emotional Side of Discovery
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with acclaimed director and producer Paula Froehle to discuss her powerful new documentary The Faraway Nearby. The film chronicles the tragic life of physicist Joseph Weber, whose groundbreaking work on gravitational waves took him from celebrated pioneer to a figure of controversy. Froehle delves into the Read more
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Underworld Intruders: Sebastian Kim on ‘Slumber Party’
In this episode of ‘Filmmaker Mixer,’ hosts Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand delve into the thrilling world of ‘Slumber Party’ with its talented director, Sebastian Kim. The short film takes viewers on a suspenseful ride as two minor players in New York’s Russian criminal underworld find themselves in way over their heads after breaking into Read more
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Stimson Snead and Sam Dunning on ‘Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox’
In this fascinating episode of ‘Filmmaker Mixer’ sits down with writer/director Stimson Snead and actor Sam Dunning to explore their time travel dark comedy, ‘Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox.’ The film follows the misadventures of Tim Travers, a self-obsessed, misanthropic, mad genius who creates a time machine and decides to kill his younger Read more
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Inside the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology”
In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology (PFCAT) with two key figures at its helm: Marisa Alexander, the festival’s Artistic Director, and Peter Issac, its Executive Director. Join us as we uncover the intersection of film, animation, and technology through their insights and experiences. Read more