Category: SEASON 17
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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
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FM Le Sieur Sticks the Landing: The Music of The Sticky

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with FM Le Sieur, an acclaimed composer known for his work on The Sticky. We dive into his creative process, the challenges of scoring for film and television, and how he brings stories to life through music. FM shares insights into crafting the unique sound of Read more
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Eva Aridjis Fuentes Reveals the Mystery of Q Lazzarus in Goodbye Horses

Filmmaker Eva Aridjis Fuentes joins us to talk about her unique path in cinema—from narrative features and documentaries to deeply personal, character-driven storytelling. In this episode, we dive into her latest film Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus, a poignant documentary that uncovers the enigmatic life of the cult icon best known for Read more
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Costuming Kevin Bacon for the Underworld: Elisabeth Vastola on The Bondsman

In this special bonus episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with acclaimed production designer Elisabeth Vastola to discuss her hauntingly immersive work on the new Prime Video series The Bondsman, starring Kevin Bacon. Vastola, known for her atmospheric design on Jessica Jones and The Punisher, dives into how she crafted a gritty, otherworldly aesthetic Read more
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Digging for Truth: Olive Talley on The Stones Are Speaking

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we talk with award-winning journalist, writer, and director Olive Talley about her powerful new documentary The Stones Are Speaking. The film tells the incredible true story of archaeologist Mike Collins and his fight to save the Gault site—an unassuming patch of land in Central Texas that turned out to Read more
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Crafting the Sound of Solitude: La Tina on Netflix’s ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with La Tina—the acclaimed Colombian sound collective made up of Andrés Silva Díaz, Alejandro Uribe-Holguín, and Manuel José Gordillo. Together, they form the sonic force behind Netflix’s ambitious adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude, based on the novel by Gabriel García Márquez. We explore their Read more
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Greek Mothers Never Die: Rachel Suissa’s Supernatural Comedy of Love and Legacy”

In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Suissa, the multifaceted talent behind the new indie dramedy Greek Mothers Never Die. Rachel shares how her personal experiences inspired this heartfelt story of a daughter haunted by her mother’s ghost, blending cultural identity, family dynamics, and supernatural elements. Discover the journey from a one-woman show in Read more
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Laughs and Chaos: Lauren Stava and Michael Costello on My Little Hobby

In this hilarious episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we chat with the dynamic duo behind the mockumentary My Little Hobby. Lauren Stava and Michael Costello share the creative process behind their comedy short, from crafting eccentric characters to perfecting the mockumentary style. Learn how Stava balanced directing, editing, and acting, and how Costello’s sharp writing brought Read more
