Author: Filmmaker Mixer
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The Heart of the Austin Film Festival: Barbara Morgan
In this episode of the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Barbara Morgan, the visionary founder of the Austin Film Festival! 🎬✨ Join us as Barbara shares her incredible journey in creating one of the most celebrated film festivals in the country, highlighting its mission to support filmmakers and storytellers. We… Read more
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Crafting Soundscapes: The Art of Scoring with Nikhil Koparkar
In this episode of the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome award-winning composer and performing artist Nikhil Koparkar! Known for his captivating scores in film, television, and gaming, Nikhil shares his journey through the world of sound. We discuss his work on the highly anticipated psychological horror film Dead Whisper, which has been highlighted… Read more
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The Inspiring Journey Behind “How I Roll”
In this powerful episode of the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast, we sit down with the remarkable filmmakers behind the documentary “How I Roll.” Join us as we delve into the incredible story of Robin Cohen, who has faced unthinkable hardships, including murder and the ongoing battle with MS for over 25 years. Together with filmmakers Brianne… Read more
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From Viral Pranks to Hollywood – A Conversation with George Henry Horton
n this episode, we delve into the captivating realm of filmmaking with George Henry Horton, a versatile British filmmaker, actor, and writer known for his dynamic approach to storytelling. George’s passion lies in crafting immersive worlds rooted in sci-fi, horror, and action genres, where human experiences unfold against fantastical backdrops. Whether you’re a cinephile, aspiring… Read more
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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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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