Category: SEASON 28
-
Yvette M. Amirian, ACE on Crafting the Heart of A Winter’s Song
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with ACE Eddie Award-winning editor Yvette M. Amirian, ACE to discuss her work on A Winter’s Song, the first English-language romantic comedy set in Armenia. Yvette breaks down the craft of editing emotion, building chemistry through pacing, and solving indie filmmaking challenges in the edit room.… Read more
-
Inside Casting Monster: The Ed Gein Story | Building a True Crime Series
How do casting directors bring real-life figures to the screen? In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, Tiffany Little Canfield and Josh Einsohn discuss the casting process behind Monster: The Ed Gein Story and the challenges of building a cast for a true-crime drama. They share insights into auditions, actor selection, collaboration with filmmakers, and what… Read more
-
Wednesday Sound Design Explained by Supervising Sound Editor John Lornager
John Lornager, Supervising Sound Editor for Wednesday, joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss how sound design shaped the gothic atmosphere, suspense, and tonal balance of the hit series. From subtle environmental textures to major horror moments, this conversation explores how audio storytelling elevates visual storytelling. Filmmakers, editors, and film students will learn about post-production workflow, building… Read more
-
Chris Ritvo on Creating Marcellus in Remarkably Bright Creatures
Chris Ritvo, Overall Visual Effects Supervisor on Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures, joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the creation of Marcellus, the giant Pacific octopus at the heart of the film. In this conversation, Chris shares how his team combined real animal reference footage with advanced CGI to create a believable and emotionally engaging character. From… Read more
-
Creating the Nightmare Creatures of IT: Welcome to Derry with Ben King
On this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, Ben King takes us inside the creation some of the most ambitious sequences from IT: Welcome to Derry. From meteor impacts to terrifying creature transformations, Ben breaks down the technical and creative process behind bringing horror to life on screen. We discuss the undead moose attack sequence, designing fear… Read more
-
Editing Rhythm & Story with Amanda Pollack (ACE)
Amanda Pollack (ACE) joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss her work editing critically acclaimed series like The Americans, The Good Fight, and Palm Royale. With a background rooted in music and rhythm, Amanda shares how she shapes performances, tension, and story in the edit. In this episode, filmmakers will learn how editorial rhythm impacts storytelling, how… Read more
-
The Art of Prosthetic Makeup with Barrie Gower | Filmmaker Mixer
Barrie Gower joins Filmmaker Mixer for an in-depth conversation about the craft of prosthetic makeup in film and television. From character transformations to creature effects, he breaks down the creative and technical process behind some of the industry’s most memorable practical makeup work. In this episode, filmmakers and film students will learn how prosthetic designs… Read more
-
Inside Film Scoring: Music Behind The Queen’s Gambit & Hacks with David Stal
What does it take to bring a story to life through music? In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with a composer whose work spans The Queen’s Gambit, Hacks, and the indie film Breakup Season. From emotional storytelling to technical execution, we explore how music elevates every frame. We dive into the creative… Read more
-
Inside VFX of Wednesday with VFX Supervisor Mark O. Hammond
What does it really take to create world-class visual effects for a hit series like Wednesday? Mark O. Hammond joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the art, technology, and collaboration behind modern VFX production. From concept development to final delivery, this episode explores how filmmakers and artists work together to create memorable cinematic moments. Perfect for… Read more
-
Inside Virgin River: How Costume Design Shapes Character with Judith “Jude” Feller
In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with Judith “Jude” Feller, the new costume designer of Virgin River. She shares how she stepped into an established series and evolved its visual language while staying true to its cozy, small-town identity. Jude breaks down character-driven wardrobe decisions, balancing practicality with style in an outdoor… Read more