Author: Filmmaker Mixer

  • FROM SECOND CITY TO HOLLYWOOD WITH SAL VELEZ JR.

    FROM SECOND CITY TO HOLLYWOOD WITH SAL VELEZ JR.
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    Buckle up for a fun and lively conversation as Filmmaker Mixer chats with versatile actor, Sal Velez Jr. Sal Velez Jr. has received extensive praise for his outstanding performances, positioning him as a contender for prestigious accolades. He was notably considered for esteemed award ceremonies, including the 2019 Emmys in the category of “Outstanding Actor… Read more

  • CRAFTING HORROR AND SUSPENSE – TWO WITCHES

    CRAFTING HORROR AND SUSPENSE – TWO WITCHES
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    Andrew and Jeff chat with director Pierre Tsigaridis and actress Rebekah Kennedy about their new film “Two Witches.” With its richly saturated color scheme, ominous artistic style, and captivating soundtrack, “Two Witches” unveils two chilling narratives of witchcraft, paranoia, and horror reminiscent of classic European thrillers like “Suspiria,” “Shock,” and “The Beyond.” First-time director Pierre… Read more

  • A MASTER CLASS IN COMEDY

    A MASTER CLASS IN COMEDY
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    Jeff and Andrew chat with Greg Porper and John Schimke about their new film DON’T TELL LARRY. After lying to her new eccentric coworker Larry about a company party, an ambitious corporate flunky must deal with the unexpected consequences. Read more

  • CRAFTING THE PERFECT ENSEMBLE INDIE

    CRAFTING THE PERFECT ENSEMBLE INDIE
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    Jeff and Andrew chat with writer Bill Robertson about his new film MIDNIGHT AT THE PARADISE. Over the course of one evening, three couples are pulled into a collision course of sexual chemistry, delusion and hope as they explore what love, death and the magic of the movies mean to them. Read more

  • MAKE A BLOCKBUSTER ON A BUDGET

    MAKE A BLOCKBUSTER ON A BUDGET
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    This is our extended interview with Jack Martin about his film Bolt From the Blue. We caught up with Jack during the Austin Film Festival. The film, about an overlooked engineer sent to Alaska to scope out an eccentric scientist’s claim stars Matt Walsh and Kate Flannery. Read more

  • LEARN HOW TO MAKE AN INDIE WITH THE FILMMAKERS BEHIND THE VEIL

    LEARN HOW TO MAKE AN INDIE WITH THE FILMMAKERS BEHIND THE VEIL
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    eff and Andrew chat with the filmmakers during The Austin Film Festival. Bridging the divide between the horror and science fiction genres, The Veil is a haunting tale about the mysteries of identity and perception told in the cadence of the classic American ghost story. As a powerful solar storm descends on the valleys of… Read more

  • HOW TO CRAFT A FILM FESTIVAL FAVORITE

    HOW TO CRAFT A FILM FESTIVAL FAVORITE
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    Filmmaker Laura Adkin shares insights into the creation of her latest cinematic endeavor, “Re: Uniting,” and provides a glimpse into the intricate art of maneuvering through the Austin Film Festival. Explore the challenges and triumphs of bringing this film to life, as Adkin delves into the nuances of her creative process and the unique experience… Read more

  • Learn how to bring magic to your short film. We chat with Linjie Huang about her new film Chasing Jupiter.

    Learn how to bring magic to your short film. We chat with Linjie Huang about her new film Chasing Jupiter.
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    FILMMAKER MIXER talks with Linjie Huang during the Austin Film Festival about her charming new short film Chasing Jupiter. In the story “Chasing Jupiter,” a momentous day arrives for a young woman (Flora Jiwu Hwang.) As an enthusiastic astrophotographer, she eagerly anticipates the first meteor shower from Jupiter in over a century. With just five… Read more

  • Today we chat with Ravit Markus about her new doc that premieres at Slamdance!

    Today we chat with Ravit Markus about her new doc that premieres at Slamdance!
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    Nina is an Athlete details the intense and inspiring journey of Nina Gorodetsky, a badminton player aiming to represent Israel in the Paralympics. At the same time, Nina also wants to have a second child and finds herself facing a number of different hurdles she must overcome in order to follow her dream. Read more

  • Another great conversation with screenwriting guru William Akers about his new course SCREENWRITING ESSENTIALS.

    Another great conversation with screenwriting guru William Akers about his new course SCREENWRITING ESSENTIALS.
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    Whether you’re new to screenwriting or have written dozens of screenplays, Key to Storytelling will teach you how to think about story and help you develop your writing skills. Read more