Category: ALL SHOWS
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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
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Threading the Power Game: Charlene Akuamoah on Costuming Netflix’s Bet

n this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we chat with Charlene Akuamoah, the visionary costume designer behind Netflix’s new series Bet, a bold live-action adaptation of the manga Kakegurui. Charlene breaks down her process—from custom tartans and exaggerated silhouettes to the high-fashion gala looks that push the show’s visual storytelling into overdrive. Discover how she used Read more
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Cognitive: A Mind-Bending Thriller with Evan Richards & Cast

Join us on the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast for a deep dive into the mind-bending thriller Cognitive! We sit down with lead actress Rachel Fleischer, the legendary Charles Fleischer, and visionary director Evan Richards to uncover the story, the madness behind making it, and what it takes to craft a film that bends time itself. Don’t Read more
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Dressing Dystopia: Leslie Kavanagh on the Costumes of The Handmaid’s Tale

In this episode we speak with award-winning costume designer Leslie Kavanagh, the creative force behind the unforgettable looks in The Handmaid’s Tale. From June’s symbolic wardrobe evolution to the pastel subversion of New Bethlehem, Leslie walks us through how costume design has deepened the show’s storytelling in its most recent season. We explore the meaning Read more
