Category: ALL SHOWS
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From Big Brother to Big Mother: A Conversation with Evan Matthews
Join us as we sit down with director Evan Matthews to explore the making of his provocative new feature, Motherland. Set in a chilling dystopian world where the state raises children and personal choice is forbidden, Motherland asks: what does it truly mean to be a parent? Evan shares his journey—from daring sci-fi shorts to… Read more
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Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul
In this episode of the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast, we sit down with directors Ryan Hartsell and Scott Berman to discuss their visionary project, Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul, a cinematic journey that fuses music and storytelling in collaboration with The Polyphonic Spree. Set to the band’s album Salvage Enterprise, the film is a… Read more
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Animating Desert Dreams – Making of Sunburnt Unicorn
On this episode of the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast, we’re joined by the director of Sunburnt Unicorn, a visually arresting coming-of-age fantasy set in a surreal, unforgiving desert. The story follows an injured teenager who, in order to survive and save his father from the clutches of the mysterious Cactus King, assumes the persona of a… Read more
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How Editors Shape the Story – Wax Taber on PBS’s The Class
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with Wax Taber, the award-winning editor behind the powerful PBS docuseries The Class, which premiered at SXSW EDU. The Class follows six high school seniors at Deer Valley High School in Antioch, California, navigating the challenges of college admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic—guided by their devoted… Read more
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Flipping the Crime Genre Script – Suzanne Weinert
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with screenwriter and producer Suzanne Weinert, the creative force behind the gripping new crime drama The 8th Day, starring Darren Mann (from Taylor Sheridan’s 1923) and Phoebe Tonkin (The Originals, Babylon). The film is now available in select theaters and on VOD. Set in a gritty… Read more
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How to Build Tension in Silence: George Ellzey Jr. on the Quiet Power of Family Drama
We talk with George Ellzey Jr., director of Cottage Grove, a gripping indie drama that explores family relationships. George opens up about the subtle storytelling behind Cottage Grove, what inspired the script, and how he created moments of quiet intensity that linger long after the credits roll. If you’re an indie filmmaker, screenwriter, or just… Read more
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Inside the Madness: Mickey O’Sullivan on Room Six and the Art of Psychological Horror
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with actor Mickey O’Sullivan to talk about his latest film, Room Six—a chilling psychological thriller that unfolds in a remote motel, where secrets, paranoia, and family tensions run deep. Known for his intense performances in Chicago P.D., The Chi, and Shameless, Mickey dives into the making… Read more
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Pitch Perfect: How Ursula Echeverria Built an Animated Series from Guatemala
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with Guatemalan filmmaker and animation artist Ursula Echeverria, founder of Kikotem Studios. A graduate of CalArts’ prestigious Character Animation program and credited on high-profile projects like Xico’s Journey (Netflix) and Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History (PBS, Amazon Prime), Ursula is now blazing a new path in children’s… Read more
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Designing Truth: Ruka Johnson on Costuming the Grit and Glamour of Get Millie Black
How do you tell a story through fabric, color, and silhouette? In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed costume designer Ruka Johnson, who brings visual depth and raw authenticity to the HBO series Get Millie Black. From Kingston’s heat to London’s chill, Ruka reveals how her costume designs reflect Millie’s emotional journey, the cultural… Read more
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What Freedom: Paul James on Justice, Identity, and the Will to Escape
In this episode, we talk to filmmaker Paul James about his short film What Freedom, a raw and powerful portrait of a Black teen navigating both the juvenile justice system and the foster care system. Paul walks us through the emotional and creative process of telling Kadeem’s story—one shaped by desperation, hope, and the painful… Read more