Category: AUDIENCE FAVORITES
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How Capturing Bigfoot Reopened the Most Debated Footage in History | Marq Evans

Director Marq Evans joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss Capturing Bigfoot, the documentary revisiting the infamous 1967 Patterson footage—arguably the most analyzed 60 seconds of film ever shot. Premiering at SXSW, the film centers on a rediscovered 16mm reel and the untold story from Patterson’s own son. Evans breaks down archival restoration, documentary structure, and navigating Read more
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How Horror Makeup Is Designed for Feature Films | Sinners Makeup Designer Siân Richards

What does it really take to design horror makeup for a feature film? In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with makeup designer Sian Richards to break down her work on the horror feature Sinners. Sian dives into creative decision-making, practical effects, collaboration with directors and DPs, and the real challenges of executing Read more
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Resurrecting Horror: The Filmmaking Secrets Behind Sacrificios

Step inside the dark, emotionally charged world of Sacrificios, the Mexican psychological horror thriller which made its World Premiere at the 2025 Austin Film Festival. In this episode, we sit down with Writer/Director Mauricio Chernovetzky and Writer Alexander Ioshpe to explore the film’s haunting origins, personal inspirations, and the profound examination of grief, faith, and Read more
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Ritesh Gupta on The Red Mask: Reinventing the Slasher

Director Ritesh Gupta (The Red Mask) joins us for a deep dive into his bold new horror film which premiered at FrightFest 2025. The Red Mask stars Helena Howard, Inanna Sarkis, Jake Abel, and Kelli Garner — and it’s not your typical slasher. Ritesh reveals how this meta-thriller flips the remake trope, explores the war 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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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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The Hidden Power of Casting: Inside A House of Dynamite with Susanne Scheel

In this episode we sit down with casting maestro Susanne Scheel, the force behind the stellar ensemble of Kathryn Bigelow’s political thriller A House of Dynamite. From assembling a global cast to discovering unexpected breakout talent, Susanne opens up about the unseen art of casting for high-stakes filmmaking. We explore how she navigates script, director 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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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
