Joshua Marsh, costume designer for Monster: The Ed Gein Story, joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the creative process behind building the visual identity of one of television’s darkest true crime worlds. From research and collaboration to character psychology and historical texture, Joshua shares how costume design shapes storytelling on screen. This conversation is packed with… Read more

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with director Arianna Ortiz to discuss her short film The Birthday Gift, adapted from Stephanie Alison Walker’s play The Abuelas. Arianna shares how she translated a stage story into a cinematic experience while maintaining emotional authenticity. We explore directing actors, navigating adaptation challenges, and how Arianna’s… Read more

Bonnie Gross, writer and proBonnie Gross, writer and producer of Lady Parts, joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down her journey from screening at the Austin Film Festival to securing distribution. She shares the real steps, challenges, and turning points that helped the film move beyond the festival circuit. This episode dives into the realities of… Read more

Clara and Julia Kuperberg join Filmmaker Mixer to discuss their latest documentary exploring Latino representation in Hollywood. Drawing from decades of research into American cinema, they break down how identity, power, and storytelling intersect on screen. In this episode, they share their creative process, challenges in documenting underrepresented voices, and what filmmakers can learn about… Read more

Award-winning editor Mollie Goldstein joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down her editorial process on In the Blink of an Eye and Hot Water, including the creative decisions that helped bring Hot Water to Sundance. In this episode, Mollie shares how editors shape emotion, pacing, and narrative clarity—plus practical insights on collaboration, risk-taking in the edit,… Read more

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, editor Jay Prychidny (CCE) breaks down his work on Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, diving into the creative and technical challenges of shaping a film that blends horror, comedy, and suspense. Reuniting with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, Jay shares how their collaborative process evolved in… Read more

Editor Jeremy Cohen joins Filmmaker Mixer to break down his work on Over Your Dead Body, hitting theaters April 24. From shaping performances to building tension, Jeremy walks through the real decisions that define a film in the edit. This episode dives into pacing, tone, and the balance between thriller and dark comedy—plus how collaboration… Read more

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with screenwriter and educator William Akers, founder of Key to Storytelling, to explore how first-time filmmakers can successfully write their first feature or short film screenplay. From structuring your story to avoiding common beginner mistakes, this conversation is packed with practical guidance. Filmmakers will learn how… Read more