Author: Filmmaker Mixer
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HOW TO CRAFT A FILM FESTIVAL FAVORITE
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
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Learn how to bring magic to your short film. We chat with Linjie Huang about her new film Chasing Jupiter.
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
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Today we chat with Ravit Markus about her new doc that premieres at Slamdance!
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
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Another great conversation with screenwriting guru William Akers about his new course SCREENWRITING ESSENTIALS.
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
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Melinda Maerker and David Miller discuss their HULU documentary WE LIVE HERE: THE MIDWEST
The doc highlights the individual experiences of LGBTQI+ families who, in the face of discriminatory laws and rising hostility, are attempting to establish lives in their communities. Read more
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James Rowe director/writer of Breakwater
BREAKWATER stars Dermot Mulroney and Darren Mann. It’s a fantastic thriller with lots of twists and turns. Breakwater is a bout a young ex-con who risks his newfound freedom to track down the estranged daughter of a fellow inmate, and unknowingly brings a devil from her past straight to her doorstep. Read more
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We talk all things Christmas movies in this Filmmaker Mixer special episode with film critic Jeff York.
Check out the episode and let us know your favorite Christmas movie! Read more
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Carlos Avila – Directing Blockbusters and Indies
Filmmaker Mixer chats with director Carlos Avila about his new short film The Kill Floor. Carlos is an award-winning director of both TV and film. He has directed for a variety of companies including NBC/Universal, Warner Brothers Television, Sony Pictures Television, CBS, Jerry Bruckheimmer Television, Shoreline Entertainment, New Line Cinema. His credits include the TV… Read more
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Sandra Avila – From Producer to Manager
Filmmaker Mixer chats with manager Sandra Avila during the Austin Film Festival. Sandra is a 23 year veteran in the entertainment industry. Currently, Sandra is a partner and manager at Inclusion Management. Previously with Showtime Network, Sandra ran the Latino Filmmaker Showcase and she worked on DEXTER, BARBERSHOP, RESURRECTION BLVD AND QUEER AS FOLK. Read more
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Tobie AimesToby – In the Court of the Crimson King
Today we are talking with Toby Aimes. Toby is the director behind the critically acclaimed “rock-umentary” IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING: KING CRIMSON AT 50. The film began as a straightforward documentary about the cult rock band King Crimson as it turned 50, mutated into an exploration of time, death, family, and the… Read more