Category: SEASON 18
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How Editors Shape the Story – Wax Taber on PBS’s The Class
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with Wax Taber, the award-winning editor behind the powerful PBS docuseries The Class, which premiered at SXSW EDU. The Class follows six high school seniors at Deer Valley High School in Antioch, California, navigating the challenges of college admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic—guided by their devoted Read more
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Flipping the Crime Genre Script – Suzanne Weinert
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with screenwriter and producer Suzanne Weinert, the creative force behind the gripping new crime drama The 8th Day, starring Darren Mann (from Taylor Sheridan’s 1923) and Phoebe Tonkin (The Originals, Babylon). The film is now available in select theaters and on VOD. Set in a gritty Read more
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How to Build Tension in Silence: George Ellzey Jr. on the Quiet Power of Family Drama
We talk with George Ellzey Jr., director of Cottage Grove, a gripping indie drama that explores family relationships. George opens up about the subtle storytelling behind Cottage Grove, what inspired the script, and how he created moments of quiet intensity that linger long after the credits roll. If you’re an indie filmmaker, screenwriter, or just Read more
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Inside the Madness: Mickey O’Sullivan on Room Six and the Art of Psychological Horror
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with actor Mickey O’Sullivan to talk about his latest film, Room Six—a chilling psychological thriller that unfolds in a remote motel, where secrets, paranoia, and family tensions run deep. Known for his intense performances in Chicago P.D., The Chi, and Shameless, Mickey dives into the making Read more
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From Zoe Saldana to Yellowjackets: Directing Secrets from Pete Chatmon
Award-winning director Pete Chatmon joins the Filmmaker Mixer to talk about building a career behind the camera with style, vision, and purpose. Known for his work on hit series like The Flight Attendant, Insecure, Silicon Valley and Yellowjackets, Pete has directed over 65 episodes of television across comedy and drama. He shares insights into balancing Read more
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How to Build Animated Worlds: Richard Overall on Editing Kensuke’s Kingdom & Gumball
Join us for an exclusive interview with award-winning animation editor Richard Overall, whose credits include The Amazing World of Gumball and the visually stunning feature Kensuke’s Kingdom, starring Cillian Murphy and Sally Hawkins. In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we dive deep into: The art and technique of animation editing Collaborating with top-tier voice actors Read more
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Directing with Trust: How Kat Gueli and Catharine Daddario Co-Created The Tributaries
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with director and screenwriter Kat Gueli and actress Catharine Daddario to talk about their powerful new indie film, The Tributaries—a moving exploration of grief, memory, and healing. The Tributaries follows the intertwining lives of characters confronting sorrow and searching for emotional truth. Kat dives into the Read more
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From Concept to Distribution | The Making of FOIL | Filmmaker Mixer Podcast
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with Zach Green and Devin O’Rourke, the creative team behind the hilarious and mind-bending indie sci-fi comedy Foil. 🎥 Learn how Foil went from a wild idea to a festival hit, premiering at Dances With Films, and how the team landed a distribution deal with Cranked Read more
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Uncovering T4: The Forgotten Catalyst of the Holocaust
In this powerful episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with filmmakers Cameron S. Mitchell and David T. Mitchell to discuss their acclaimed documentary Disposable Humanity, which premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival. The film explores the deeply personal journey of a family as they uncover the buried truth behind the Nazi Aktion T4 program—a Read more
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Crystal Clear: The Sound Behind The Madness
In this powerful episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we go behind the scenes with award-winning music supervisor Crystal Grooms Mangano, the brilliant mind behind the sonic landscape of Netflix’s gripping thriller The Madness, starring Colman Domingo. Crystal pulls back the curtain on how music supervision works—from selecting the perfect track that sets the emotional tone, to Read more