Category: ALL SHOWS
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Selling Out or Staying True: The Holden Brothers on Art, Life, and Louisiana
In this episode, we sit down with Austin-based filmmakers Nick and Josh Holden, the writing-directing-producing duo behind their new feature film about family, integrity, and the fine line between selling out and staying true.Their film follows novelist Benny Dink, whose career and love life implode just before his 40th birthday. When he returns home to Read more
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Forging Ironheart: How Director Angela Barnes and DP Alison Kelly Brought Marvel’s New Hero to Life
In this episode, we sit down with Ironheart director Angela Barnes and cinematographer Alison Kelly to talk about the visual power and emotional depth behind Marvel’s highly anticipated series. From crafting the look of Riri Williams’ world to balancing high-tech action with human connection, they share how they built a superhero story grounded in authenticity Read more
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Double Feature: THE STAND & LITTLE BIRD – Stories of Defiance and Hope
Two powerful short films. Two unforgettable visions. We sit down with the creator of The Stand and Little Bird to explore the art, the heart, and the meaning behind the stories. From quiet resilience to bold defiance, these shorts show how even the smallest moments can carry the biggest weight. Read more
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From Forums to Family: The Story of White Collar Rhymes in The Last Mixtape
Before social media, there were forums. Before viral TikToks, there were inside jokes on message boards. The Last Mixtape tells the story of White Collar Rhymes (WCR) — nine rappers from across the world who bonded online in the early 2000s, creating beats, rhymes, and community long before “internet rap” was a thing. 20 years Read more
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Inside the Richmond International Screenwriting & Film Festival with Vanessa Bailey
Festival director Vanessa Bailey pulls back the curtain on one of the most vibrant festivals for storytellers — the Richmond International Screenwriting and Film Festival. We talk programming, the writer-first approach, and how this festival connects talent from across the globe. Read more
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Mike Zara on ‘Horrified’
Mike Zara joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming film Horrified, with Ron Perlman attached. Currently in preproduction, Zara reveals how the project came together, what inspired its eerie premise, and what it’s like getting a genre icon on board. Read more
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The Sound Behind KPop Demon Hunters: Michael Babcock
With 235 million views since its Netflix debut, KPop Demon Hunters has become the streamer’s most popular film of all time. At the heart of its global success is the groundbreaking sound design crafted by Michael Babcock — Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor, and Re-recording Mixer. Michael shares how he infused the polished, high-energy world Read more
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How to Make a $5K Feature Film with Family – Lessons from Pilgrim
Join the Filmmaker Mixer as we sit down with sibling filmmakers Scout and Max Purdy to explore their heartfelt coming-of-age feature, Pilgrim. With a sharp micro-budget of just $5,000, Scout and Max, along with their father, Doug, crafted a poignant narrative about a 15-year-old named Joe who embarks on a coastal hike after her mother’s Read more
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In Whose Name? Inside the World of Kanye West
Director Nico Ballesteros was just 18 when he found himself inside Kanye West’s inner circle, camera in hand. Over six years and more than 3,000 hours of footage later, he created In Whose Name? — a raw, unflinching chronicle of genius, chaos, fame, and self-destruction. In this episode, Nico discusses trust, access, and what it Read more
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Lighting a Superstar – Mecky Creus on Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful
What does it take to visually capture the essence of a Latin Grammy-winning superstar like Karol G? In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with acclaimed cinematographer Mecky Creus — whose eye behind the camera helped shape the stunning Netflix documentary Karol G: Mañana Será Bonito (Tomorrow Was Beautiful). Mecky shares how he Read more