Category: SEASON 22
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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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Chasing Skyjackers: The Wild True Story of Martin McNally
In this episode, we dive into the unbelievable true story of Martin McNally, the man who hijacked an American Airlines plane in 1972 in a bid to emulate the legendary DB Cooper. What followed was a five-day nationwide manhunt, full of twists, misdirection, and audacious criminal daring. We chat with filmmakers Eli Kooris and Joshua 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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Greenlight Yourself: Behind I Really Love My Husband with GG Hawkins
In this episode, we sit down with writer-director GG Hawkins to unpack her bold new feature I Really Love My Husband. What happens when the honeymoon phase fades, when our desires shift, when perfection can feel suffocating? GG takes us through conception, casting, shooting in Panama, balancing improvisation and script, and what she hopes audiences Read more
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The Floaters with Rachel Israel & Shai Korman
In this episode, we chat with director Rachel Israel and producer Shai Korman about their compelling new film The Floaters. The story follows struggling musician Nomi, who takes a last-resort job mentoring the misfit campers at her childhood Jewish summer camp — a place filled with nostalgia, chaos and the chance to reconnect. Read more
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Behind the Paddle: Creating Pickleheads with Ryan Cooper & Josh Flanagan
Join us for a lively and inspiring conversation with Ryan Cooper (producer/actor) and Josh Flanagan (director) about the mockumentary comedy Pickleheads — the world’s first feature-film dive into the booming sport of pickleball. We explore: how the idea was born, what drew them to the quirky and fast-growing pickleball scene, the challenges of making a Read more
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Ellen Rodnianski on American Baby
In this powerful episode, we sit down with filmmaker Ellen Rodnianski, director of American Baby, a moving and unflinching story about a young girl facing pregnancy, judgment, and isolation in small-town Texas. Ellen opens up about the film’s deeply human themes — from teenage motherhood to the silent struggles young women face when their world Read more
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Surviving The Wilderness: Director Spencer King on Power, Control, and Coming of Age in Captivity
In this episode, we sit down with writer-director Spencer King to unpack his tense new thriller The Wilderness, produced by Aaron Paul and Amy Berg and starring Hunter Doohan (Netflix’s Wednesday) and Lamar Johnson (The Last of Us). Set against the stark Utah desert, The Wilderness follows a group of teenage boys forced into a Read more
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Miles Away – Love, Life & Finding Yourself with Andre Royo & Jackie Quinones
In this episode, we dive into Miles Away, a heartfelt indie drama exploring identity, love, and second chances. Acclaimed actor Andre Royo (The Wire) joins director and lead actress Jackie Quinones to discuss crafting authentic emotion on screen, the film’s powerful journey from page to premiere, and what it means to truly find yourself when Read more
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From Ocean to Tokyo: The Epic Journey of a Bluefin
In this episode, we sit down with Austin-based filmmaker Kelly Lipscomb, whose new documentary Bite to Bite makes its World Premiere at the Austin Film Festival. The film follows a single giant Bluefin tuna from the icy Atlantic waters of Nova Scotia to Tokyo’s legendary Tsukiji Market — tracing a story of tradition, survival, and Read more