Category: SEASON 24
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Blood, Land, and Power: Inside Netflix’s The Abandons with Stephen Surjik
Director and Executive Producer Stephen Surjik joins us to break down the making of Netflix’s new Western series The Abandons—a gloriously bloody, female-led frontier drama already being compared to Yellowstone. Set in the lawless 1850s Washington Territory, The Abandons follows a brutal land feud between two formidable matriarchs, played by Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey. Read more
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Invisible Fear: How FX Makes Horror Feel Real – Edward Douglas (VFX Supervisor – Keeper, Longlegs)
What makes a horror moment linger long after the credits roll? Often, it’s not what you see—it’s what you feel. In this episode, we sit down with Edward Douglas, VFX Supervisor on Longlegs and Keeper, to explore how practical effects, subtle design choices, and restraint create unforgettable fear. Edward breaks down how modern horror uses Read more
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Austin Glasser on The Writer | Directing Neal McDonough & Premiering at Austin Film Festival
Writer-director Austin Glasser joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss his short film The Writer, which premiered at the Austin Film Festival and stars Neal McDonough, Jefferson White, and Sara Paxton. In this conversation, Austin breaks down writing with restraint, directing seasoned actors, navigating production limitations, and shaping a short film for festival audiences. Filmmakers will learn 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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The Invisible FX Behind Marty Supreme
What do great visual effects actually look like? Hint: you’re not supposed to notice them. In this episode, we sit down with Eran Dinur, VFX Supervisor on MARTY SUPREME, to break down how modern visual effects are designed to disappear into story, performance, and cinematography. From subtle enhancements to large-scale problem solving, Eran reveals how Read more
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Riding Giants: Vincent Kardasik on the Cinematography of 100 Foot Wave
Step into the world where fearless athletes meet fearless filmmaking. In this episode, we sit down with Vincent Kardasik, the three-time Emmy Award–winning cinematographer and producer behind HBO’s 100 Foot Wave. From chasing monster swells across continents to capturing the raw emotional journey of Garrett McNamara and the world’s most elite surfers, Vincent reveals how Read more
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Jazz, Latin & 60s Flair: Inside Jeff Toyne’s Palm Royale Score
Step inside the sonic world of Jeff Toyne, the acclaimed composer known for blending orchestral virtuosity, modern technology, and a deeply story-driven musical voice. In this episode, Jeff breaks down his recent work on Apple TV’s Palm Royale, starring Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, and Carol Burnett—explaining how he effortlessly merges jazz, Latin rhythms, and orchestral Read more
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No Country for Old People: Inside America’s Care Crisis with Director Susie Singer Carter
Award-winning filmmaker Susie Singer Carter, director of the powerful documentary No Country for Old People, sits down with us to reveal the shocking truths inside America’s broken elder-care system. From understaffed nursing homes to the emotional toll on families, Susie exposes what’s really happening behind closed doors — and what we can do to change Read more