Katie Spelman joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss her work as the choreographer behind School Spirits and her journey from Chicago stages to Broadway and television productions. Known for projects including The Notebook, Moulin Rouge!, and Rent Live!, Katie shares how movement can deepen storytelling, strengthen performances, and elevate emotional moments on screen. Filmmakers will learn… Read more

What does it take to supervise visual effects on a major television series? In this Filmmaker Mixer episode, Paradise Season 2 VFX Supervisor John Weckworth and CG Supervisor Evan Underwood discuss creative problem solving, digital environments, production planning, and the evolution of cloud-based VFX workflows. Read more

Ashley Barron joins Filmmaker Mixer to discuss the cinematography behind Netflix’s How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. In this filmmaker-focused conversation, Ashley shares how the visual style of the series evolved, the challenges of shooting emotionally layered scenes, and the realities of crafting cinematic television on a fast-paced production schedule. This episode explores lighting… Read more

he action in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf feels different—and that’s by design. Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator Thom Khoury Williams and veteran stunt performer Chris Romrell join Filmmaker Mixer to discuss creating realistic military action, tactical combat, and large-scale stunt sequences for the hit series. Filmmakers will learn about stunt coordination, rehearsal strategies, safety, second-unit directing,… Read more