Category: Season 8
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THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD WITH GEORGE STEVENS JR.
In this captivating episode of the Filmmaker Mixer, hosts Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand delve into the enchanting world of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Joined by esteemed guest George Stevens Jr., an iconic figure in the industry, listeners are treated to a mesmerizing journey through the glitz, glamour, and profound artistic achievements of this… Read more
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CRAFTING CREATIVITY: THE MULTI-FACETED JOURNEY OF A FILMMAKER
Andrew and Jeff chat with filmmaker Gino Payne. With a Master in Film and Fine Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design, Gino Payne started his film career working in commercial and promotional advertisement. His first projects were in the music video business where he created music videos for Micah Troy, The Outlawz, Roscoe… Read more
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SPOTLIGHT ON AUSTIN STUDIOS: MARTIN JONES REVEALS THE MAGIC OF FILMMING IN TEXAS
Richard Linklater, Robert Rodriguez, and the Coen Brothers all have a penchant for filming in Austin, Texas, and for good reason. One such reason is the invaluable support provided by Austin Studios. Join Jeff and Andrew as they discuss with Martin Jones the significance of Austin Studios and the cinematic magic woven in the heart… Read more
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CROSSING MEDIUMS: THE WRITER’S JOURNEY IN FILM AND PODCAST FICTION
Jeff and Andrew chat with writer and filmmaker Laura Hunter Drago. Laura is a feature film & audio fiction screenwriter/producer in Los Angeles, California. She wrote and produced the recently-released audio fiction series The Crime at Camp Ashwood (Winner of the Austin Film Festival 2023), produced the feature film To the New Girl (Tubi) and… Read more
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BREAKING BOUNDARIES: THE SHORT FILM BABY
Filmmaker Mixer chats with filmmakers James Di Martino and Llewellyn Michael Bates about their short film Baby. After witnessing a tragic hit and run car accident involving a pregnant woman, Mikaela, a young woman with Down syndrome, decides to set in motion her life’s goal of having a baby. Read more
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EXPLORING HOPE AND REDEMPTION WITH THE DOCUMENTARY PUNISHMENT
Filmmaker Mixer chats with Øystein Mamen about his new documentary. Punishment follows four inmates in maximum security who have chosen to enter a three-week Jesuit silent retreat in prison. They are guided by two priests. The film delves into this paradoxical scenario, transcending mere inquiries into religious faith: What impact do ethical practices, rituals, and… Read more
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HOW TO MAKE AN AWARD-WINNING TV PILOT
Filmmaker Mixer chats with the funny and entertaining team behind the award-winning TV Pilot, Restorage. Caleb Davis and E’an Verdugo, the filmmakers behind Restorage, discuss how they developed the idea and then turned that idea into a reality. Restorage has already won awards at The Austin Film Festival and Slamdance. Read more
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INSIGHTS ON DIRECTING WITH FILMMAKER JAMES GENN
James Genn is a film and TV director and producer from Canada. He’s the son of renowned Canadian landscape artist Robert Genn, brother to musician Dave Genn and twin brother to visual artist Sara Genn. By his twenties he was subsidizing an expensive film making habit by working in post production, until his films began… Read more
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STREAMLINE YOUR PRODUCTION WITH GEMINI CROWN TECH
Filmmaker Mixer chats with the brains behind the new all-in-one production software created by Gemini Crown Tech. This new software enables you to easily organize the numerous activities involved in video production and content development, such as planning, budgeting, scheduling, script breakdown, and so on. If your goal is to run your production in the… Read more
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FROM SECOND CITY TO HOLLYWOOD WITH SAL VELEZ JR.
Buckle up for a fun and lively conversation as Filmmaker Mixer chats with versatile actor, Sal Velez Jr. Sal Velez Jr. has received extensive praise for his outstanding performances, positioning him as a contender for prestigious accolades. He was notably considered for esteemed award ceremonies, including the 2019 Emmys in the category of “Outstanding Actor… Read more