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 of Texas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

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 produces the podcast, St. Mary’s School (for Children with the Stigmata) which The Mary Sue placed on a Top 10 List of Horror Podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

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 communal introspection have on us? The backdrop transforms into a lens through which to examine the existential terrain of the incarcerated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Filmmaker Mixer chats with director 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 to take him to festivals around the world. He has applied his style and quality of work to almost every genre, and he's been recognized critically for work ranging from comedy half hours to science fiction, horror and procedural series TV. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

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 smoothest most efficient way possible, then don’t miss this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

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 in a Drama Series" and the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards for "Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Drama Series," recognizing his portrayal in Netflix's "Black Summer." Additionally, his role as Miguel in the acclaimed film "The Way Back" alongside Ben Affleck was singled out by Screen Rant Magazine as a standout performance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Andrew and Jeff chat with director Pierre Tsigaridis  and actress Rebekah Kennedy about their new film “Two Witches.” With its richly saturated color scheme, ominous artistic style, and captivating soundtrack, "Two Witches" unveils two chilling narratives of witchcraft, paranoia, and horror reminiscent of classic European thrillers like "Suspiria," "Shock," and "The Beyond." First-time director Pierre Tsigaridis, who also handled cinematography, editing, and contributed to the film's soundtrack, distinguishes himself as a promising talent with his adept and unsettling portrayal of unspeakable evil, delivering an unforgettable cinematic experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Filmmakers Greg Porper and John Schimke chat about their hilarious new film DON’T TELL LARRY starring Ed Begley Jr. After lying to her new eccentric coworker Larry about a company party, an ambitious corporate flunky must deal with the deadly consequences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Jeff and Andrew chat with writer Bill Robertson about his new film MIDNIGHT AT THE PARADISE. Over the course of one evening, three couples are pulled into a collision course of sexual chemistry, delusion and hope as they explore what love, death and the magic of the movies mean to them.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Jeff and Andrew catch up with director Jack Martin during the Austin Film Festival to talk about Jack's new film Bolt from the Blue. If you want to make an indie film with heart, big budget looks, and an iconic cast -- you don't want to miss this episode. How did Jack get iconic actors Matt Walsh and Kate Flannery to join his cast? Listen to find out! This is our uncut interview with indie director Jack Martin! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Learn how to make an indie film with the filmmakers behind The Veil. Jeff and Andrew chat with the filmmakers during The Austin Film Festival. Bridging the divide between the horror and science fiction genres, The Veil is a haunting tale about the mysteries of identity and perception told in the cadence of the classic American ghost story. As a powerful solar storm descends on the valleys of rural Pennsylvania, bathing the rustic pines in the shimmering emerald glow of aurora borealis, a retired priest named Douglas rouses awake to urgent knocking at the door of his isolated farmhouse. His unexpected midnight visitor is Hannah, a young Amish woman desperate for shelter after a personal crisis drives her to flee her insular community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Filmmaker Laura Adkin shares insights into the creation of her latest cinematic endeavor, "Re: Uniting," and provides a glimpse into the intricate art of maneuvering through the Austin Film Festival. Explore the challenges and triumphs of bringing this film to life, as Adkin delves into the nuances of her creative process and the unique experience of participating in the renowned Austin Film Festival. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

FILMMAKER MIXER talks with Linjie Huang during the Austin Film Festival about her charming new short film Chasing Jupiter. In the story "Chasing Jupiter," a momentous day arrives for a young woman (Flora Jiwu Hwang.) As an enthusiastic astrophotographer, she eagerly anticipates the first meteor shower from Jupiter in over a century. With just five minutes left, Flora gets ready to capture the photo that could make her the winner of the astrological photo contest. However, a hurdle arises when her adorable dog, humorously named Jupiter, playfully takes the key to her lens case and refuses to give it back. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Today we chat with documentary filmmaker Ravit Markus about her new film, Nina is an Athlete, which will have it's world premiere at Slamdance! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Today we are chatting with screenwriting guru William Akers. William is launching a new series of screenwriting courses from his website KEY TO  STORYTELLING. https://bio.site/keytostorytelling Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Melody Lopez Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Bennett --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Today we are talking to director Melinda Merker and producer David Miller about their new documentary on Hulu We Live Here: The Midwest. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Melody Lopez Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Bennett --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

Today we are chatting with writer/director James Rowe about his new film BREAKWATER. BREAKWATER stars Dermot Mulroney and Darren Mann. It's a fantastic thriller with lots of twists and turns. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Melody Lopez Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Bennett --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message

We are rejoined with Film Critic and Writer Jeff York to discuss holiday themed movies. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Melody Lopez Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Bennett --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmmakermixer/message