Category: ALL SHOWS
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How ‘SUFFER’ Rewrites Fantasy Filmmaking
Step inside the visionary minds of writer/director duo Kerry Carlock and Nick Lund-Ulrich and producer Jennifer Sorenson, the filmmaking team behind the bold and genre-bending fantasy film SUFFER. Blending the American West with mythic fantasy, SUFFER follows Ida Blye, a young handmaiden with traumatic wounds and dangerous magic, on a feminist quest to dismantle the Read more
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The Secret Power of Production Design
In this episode, we sit down with Production Designer Brittany Hites, the creative force behind REGRETTING YOU — the emotional new film starring Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace, based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. Brittany takes us behind the scenes to explore how production design shapes storytelling — from visualizing grief and betrayal Read more
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Building a Modern Cult Horror
Step inside the unsettling world of Self-Help, the internet-fueled cult thriller acquired by Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting for a North American VOD and streaming release. In this exclusive conversation, Emmy Award–winning director Erik Bloomquist reveals the inspirations and creative process behind the film, which follows a college student who infiltrates a dangerous “self-actualization” community led Read more
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Love, Boundaries, and Breaking Rules: Zoé Eisenberg on Chaperone
In this episode, we sit down with award-winning filmmaker Zoé Eisenberg, writer and director of Chaperone — the acclaimed age-gap romance drama that’s taking Hawai‘i (and the indie world) by storm. After its world premiere at Slamdance, where it won the Jury Award for Best Breakout Feature, Chaperone has captivated audiences across the islands during Read more
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How Music Unlocks Immersive Gaming Worlds — Trevor Hoffmann
Step inside the world where music brings characters, creatures, and entire universes to life. In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Hoffmann, a celebrated video game and children’s animation composer whose diverse musical upbringing—spanning classical piano, church music, orchestral composition, Southern gospel, indie touring, and EDM ghost writing—shapes his unmistakable sound. Trevor has composed Read more
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How to Score a Spy Thriller – Curtis Green on Butterfly
From Disney to espionage, composer Curtis Green is crafting soundtracks that move the world. As the composer of Daniel Dae Kim’s new spy thriller series Butterfly, Curtis brings cinematic depth and emotional tension to a story of secrets, identity, and danger. A longtime protégé of Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino (UP, Inside Out, Coco), Curtis has Read more
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Disney’s The Rise of Red: Stunt Secrets with Chelsea Bruland
Step behind the magic (and the mayhem) with Chelsea Bruland, stunt coordinator for Disney’s Descendants: The Rise of Red. In this episode, Chelsea shares how she built the action world of Auradon — where fairy tale royalty, rebellion, and high-energy musical sequences collide. From designing fight choreography that’s both safe and spectacular, to balancing Disney Read more
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Shaping Fear: Michael P. Shawver on Editing Sinners
Award-winning editor Michael P. Shawver (known for his work on Black Panther and Creed) joins us to discuss his latest project, Sinners. In this episode, we dive deep into the craft of film editing—how pacing shapes suspense, how choices in rhythm and structure build tension, and what it takes to bring a director’s vision to Read more
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Scoring Emotion: Trevor Hoffmann on Music for Games and Animation
Composer and producer Trevor Hoffmann (CASMA nominee, Lego Friends, Deepa & Anoop, Nurture: Doki’s Delivery) joins us to talk about crafting emotion through sound. From the playful worlds of kids’ animation to the immersive landscapes of interactive media, Trevor shares how he blends classical orchestration with modern pop textures to create unforgettable musical storytelling. We Read more
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Chasing Skyjackers: The Wild True Story of Martin McNally
In this episode, we dive into the unbelievable true story of Martin McNally, the man who hijacked an American Airlines plane in 1972 in a bid to emulate the legendary DB Cooper. What followed was a five-day nationwide manhunt, full of twists, misdirection, and audacious criminal daring. We chat with filmmakers Eli Kooris and Joshua Read more