I talk with filmmaker Patiparn Boontarig about his debut feature, SOLIDS BY THE SEASHORE, and the podcast’s first theater screening, July 10th, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

I talk with documentary filmmaker Sierra Urich about her film, JOONAM; how she got her start; the takeaways from premiering at the Sundance Film Festival; the state of documentary filmmaking; and what’s next for Sierra.

I talk with filmmaker Anne Thorens about making the film SHE wanted to make, which turned into the most watched on Short of the Week. If you ever needed a pod episode as an indie filmmaker to help you trust yourself, this is it.

I talk with filmmaker Morgan Chen about his amazing life story -- from Oregon to Atlanta, and now about an upcoming documentary -- SCHOOL OF THE OPEN -- in New Hampshire. It's a journey you won't want to miss.

I talk with Joshua Caldwell, director of MENDING THE LINE, which hit number one on Netflix upon its streaming release in March, 2024. This conversation was recorded in September, 2023, but maintains its relevancy through Josh’s truth-telling about independent filmmaking.

I talk with South African filmmaker Lola Aikins, who is currently crowdfunding for her film NALEDI on Kickstarter through May 27, 2024.

I talk with filmmaker Peter Kimball about academia, Washington, DC filmmaking, and how (and why) he makes such original, bold choices.

I talk with filmmaker Jason Adam Maselle about his award-winning film, PUNTER, and the journey from South Africa to New York City and beyond.

I talk with the creators of the scifi anthology, A THOUSAND SUNS, for the first live podcast episode of the show.

I talk with Cara Yeates about her production company and her new film, GONE BEFORE YOUR EYES.

I talk with Kim Steele about climate filmmaking and her upcoming projects, including a climate romcom.

I talk with Erik Barmack, founder and CEO of Wild Sheep Content.

I talk with Jules Rosskam, director of DESIRE LINES.

I talk with Venezuelan director, screenwriter, film producer, and Golden Lion recipient Lorenzo Vigas.

I talk with director Khaula Kai Mahmood about her film, FRAYED FLAGS, and her unique career.

I talk with producer and soon to be director Joe Amodei, the show’s favorite Philadelphian, about what post-strike 2024 looks like for the independent film market.

I talk with Ben Mullinkosson, director of THE LAST YEAR OF DARKNESS, which is currently streaming on Mubi. IndieWire gave it an A, and Ben is breaking the mold of what it means to film a documentary.

I talk with Sam Jones, director of MY LOST RUSSIAN MOTHER.

I talk with documentary filmmaker Luc Forsyth about gear, the future of documentary, and how there are better options than working at the coffee shop.

I talk with Emilio Vazquez Reyes, Gen Z filmmaker currently crowdfunding for TOY PLANES DON’T CRASH.