Author: Filmmaker Mixer

  • What’s Hot at Fantastic Fest 2024: Dive Into the Thrills!

    What’s Hot at Fantastic Fest 2024: Dive Into the Thrills!
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    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

  • Face Your Fears: Blake Simon on ‘Faces’ at Fantastic Fest!

    Face Your Fears: Blake Simon on ‘Faces’ at Fantastic Fest!
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    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

  • Mark Shapiro on the Impact of ‘Downwind’

    Mark Shapiro on the Impact of ‘Downwind’
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    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

  • The Faraway Nearby: Paula Froehle on Joseph Weber, Gravitational Waves, and the Emotional Side of Discovery

    The Faraway Nearby: Paula Froehle on Joseph Weber, Gravitational Waves, and the Emotional Side of Discovery
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    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

  • Underworld Intruders: Sebastian Kim on ‘Slumber Party’

    Underworld Intruders: Sebastian Kim on ‘Slumber Party’
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    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

  • Stimson Snead and Sam Dunning on ‘Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox’

    Stimson Snead and Sam Dunning on ‘Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox’
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    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

  • Inside the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology”

    Inside the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology”
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    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

  • Austin Writers Workshop  with Nick Roberts

    Austin Writers Workshop  with Nick Roberts
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    n this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with Nick Roberts, the dynamic force behind the Austin Writers Workshop.. Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of screenwriting in Austin, exploring the community’s collaborative spirit and the creative process behind some of the most compelling scripts. Nick shares his insights on nurturing Read more

  • Bringing Anime to Life: Kalani Hubbard on ‘SKYE HOSHI: ANIME GIRL’

    Bringing Anime to Life: Kalani Hubbard on ‘SKYE HOSHI: ANIME GIRL’
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    Welcome to another exciting episode of the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with filmmaker Kalani Hubbard. Kalani’s new film, “SKYE HOSHI: ANIME GIRL,” is a captivating live-action fantasy about an anime character named Skye Hoshi, who mysteriously emerges from a video store poster and becomes a real human girl. It’s Read more

  • Unveiling ‘Nightfall’: Behind the Scenes with Cast and Crew

    Unveiling ‘Nightfall’: Behind the Scenes with Cast and Crew
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    Welcome to the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast! In this special episode, we’re diving deep into “Nightfall,” a feature film written by your hosts, Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand, and directed by Andrew. Join us as we chat with the talented cast and crew to uncover the creative journey behind the making of this film. We’ll explore Read more