In the Mood for Indie

A discussion about screen-life filmmaking, streaming, and exploitative media. Host Cole Daniel Hills chats with Chandler Chavez about his debut feature, American Stream, and together they reflect on Dan Gilroy's 2014 crime thriller, Nightcrawler .

A discussion about deepfake technology, dark comedy, and morally grey characters. Host Cole Daniel Hills chats with Dante Marino about his debut feature, Homewrecker, and together they reflect on The Coen Brothers' absurd 2008 crime comedy, Burn After Reading .

A discussion about limitations, miscommunication, and long miserable nights. Host Cole Daniel Hills chats with Sabrina Greco about her debut feature, Lockjaw, and together they reflect on Martin Scorsese's 1985 comedy, After Hours .

A discussion about time loops, relationship horror, and mind-bending madness. Host Cole Daniel Hills chats with Dane Elcar about his debut feature, Brightwood, and together they reflect on Andrzej Żuławski's insane 1981 horror film, Possession .

A discussion about meet-cutes, shooting in NYC, and the everlasting coziness of romcoms. Host Cole Daniel Hills chats with Karen Morey about her debut feature, Meet Cute in Manhattan, and together they reflect on Rob Reiner's classic 1989 romcom, When Harry Met Sally .

A discussion about genre, ghost stories, and filmmaking as a way of exploring personal truths. Host Cole Daniel Hills chats with Tristan Sparks-McMahon about his debut feature, Breadcrumbs: A Hansel & Gretel Horror Story, and together they reflect on Joel Anderson's 2008 found footage mockumentary, Lake Mungo .

A discussion about making movies, seeking connection, and the intimacy of conversation. Host Cole Daniel Hills chats with Noah Bashore about his debut feature, Walter, Grace & The Submarine, and together they reflect on Richard Linklater's 1995 masterpiece, Before Sunrise .

A love letter to low-budget films, creative risks, and the beauty of making movies. Host Cole Daniel Hills chats with you about In the Mood for Indie, a podcast celebrating the spirit of independent and DIY filmmaking. Get a preview of what to expect from upcoming episodes: heartfelt conversations with emerging filmmakers, deep dives into the movies they love, and reflections on creativity, connec...