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Julia Meltzer's multicam spec script YOURS, MINE & PAUL'S sold to 20th Century Fox Television Studios in a competitive situation, and later to ABC with Sarah Hyland attached to star. Her second pilot MARRIED WITH FRIENDS sold in the room to CBS and she has since written for Amazon, Audible, Broadway Video, and various commercial campaigns. She currently has original TV comedy projects in developme...

"Nothing stays secret forever" and Tell Me Lies showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer is here to spill the tea on season 3! She shares her creative process, how she works with directors, intimacy coordinators and how she aims to create interesting characters as well as how season three will continue to explore toxic relationships in new ways. The first 3 episodes are out NOW on Hulu. Watch and listen alo...

In our LAST EPISODE of 2025 (!!) we think that everyone — costume designers, directors, producers, etc. — could learn a thing (or 5) from the fantastic Laura Jean Shannon, a Specialty Costume Designer with a focus on Superhero’s and other sci/fi & fantasy characters. She brings her knowledge of unconventional designs and construction principles to Specialty Character development in Film and TV pro...

This week Carlye & Kourtney talk with Ashley Nicole Black, a two-time Emmy Award-winning writer, actress, and producer best known for her work on Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Bad Monkey, and A Black Lady Sketch Show. Ashley began writing for television in 2016 on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Now, she is currently working on Ma 2, the sequel to the iconic horror film starring Octavia Spencer, as well a...

In today's episode we learn how best friends writer/director Sophie Tabet and writer/actor/producer Julia Roth brought their incredibly vibrant action thriller to life (spoiler alert: it took 7 years!). STONE COLD FOX (avail to watch HERE ) is set in 1986 when the defiant Fox breaks out of an abusive commune in search of her family. But when the queenpin kidnaps her little sister and sends a crook...

You're in for a treat. In today's episode we chat with Hanna Flint, a London-based film critic, podcaster, author of Strong Female Character: What Movies Teach Us, and a co-founder of Cinema For Gaza and the LFF Critics’ Support Fund. Hanna's book struck a cord with Carlye and Vika and talking with her about cinema was a real treat. Hanna has been covering film and culture for nearly a decade, and...

Katina Medina Mora is a Mexican-American director and writer working across television, film, and theatre. She has built a dynamic international television career directing series like The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon, where one of her episodes became one of the season’s top rated. She has directed episodes of Emily in Paris on Netflix, Firefly Lane, Selena: The Series, and is one of the lead...

Reagan Yorke and Jillian Smith turned their success as content creators into S&Q Films, a production company and community where they share every moment of their filmmaking process with their online community. in this episode we discuss their business model, their partnership, and how elements of making videos on social media taught them important filmmaking tools like editing and marketing. Out n...

In this engaging conversation, Mary Bronstein discusses her journey as a filmmaker and how it led to the making of IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU - out now in theaters! She emphasizes the importance of creating new narratives that reflect female perspectives, as well as the need for community support among women filmmakers and the challenges they face in an industry that often overlooks their contribu...

In this week’s episode of Daddy Dailies, we share a live conversation from Atlas Lens Co in Los Angeles with CRISTINA DUNLAP (American Fiction, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Am I OK?) and AVA BERKOFSKY, ASC (Insecure, Free In Deed, One of Them Days). This conversation is designed for both cinematographers and directors to get the most out of their working relationships and learn from experts about honing t...

Alex Heller is a filmmaker from the south side of Chicago. Her debut feature film "The Year Between", an autobiographical comedy about bipolar disorder received praise from The New York Times, Variety, Roger Ebert, and NPR. The film stars J. Smith-Cameron and Steve Buscemi alongside Heller. Heller's short films have also earned numerous accolades including "Debaters" which premiered at Sundance 20...

Nora Garrett's debut feature script, AFTER THE HUNT, directed by Oscar-nominated Luca Guadagnino is currently in theaters. But Nora is anything but an overnight success. In our premiere episode of season 2, we talk philosophy, being broke in Hollywood, being an assistant to the stars and her writing process. INSIDE THE EPISODE: Tim Neenan Writing Classes Lily King "Writers & Lovers" James Clear "A...

For our final episode of season one, we invite our first ~token man~ onto the show! We think everyone will benefit from Elric Kane's candid advice and experience in the film industry. Elric is the Director of ‘The Dead Thing’ an indie horror feature film which premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival in 2024 and was released on IFC/ SHUDDER in 2025. Kane co-produced the 2024 film ‘No more Time’ for...

Calling all cool East Coasters! ⁠Raw Daisies⁠ is a NJ/NY-based production company turning the tradition of how films are funded, exhibited and distributed - on its head. In today's episode we talk with co-founder Katie Elle Weinstein who shares how Raw Daisies was created, the ethos behind the company and the 2nd annual SummerFest happening... right now! Raw Daisies host seemingly random community...

You may recognizer her as the AT&T spokesperson, Lily Adams but did you know she also directs some of those commercials too? Milana Vayntrub's career path has been a journey of balancing acting and directing, and sometimes getting to do both at the same time. Hear her experience getting her film produced, directing herself, and what's next for her! We screened her semi-autobiographical short film...

These are the artists and crafts-women who make it happen. A conversation with masters of their craft on the sets of your favorite TV shows and movies! Hear from experienced professionals on how they bring movies to life through their craft. Whether you're a technician, filmmaker or aspiring director, this episode is perfect for anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes magic of filmmaking. Don't...

This one is from the vault! in 2024 we hosted a panel with the folks who make it all happen - from the page to the final product. This panel includes writer/producer/showrunner Jennifer Schuur (MY BRILLIANT FRIEND), Casting Director Tamara-Lee Notcutt (THE BUCCANEERS), Agent Davina Hefflin & producer Aubrey Bendix (TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE; XO KITTY). These women get specific about their...

This week on Daddy Dailies, Koko talks with Bosede Williams about her journey from Script Supervisor to television Director (Doom Patrol, Alaska Daily, Designated Survivor, Manifest). Bosede believes in practicing your craft at all times — so don’t wait for someone to give you an opportunity, go out there with your camera and make something. available now, wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn mo...

In this special collab episode, Daddy Dailies and Angle on Producers join forces to talk community building, chosen collaborators and "what is a producer, really??". Carolina Groppa is a Producer behind the 2017 Emmy nominated feature documentary AUTISM IN LOVE, the documentary THE HONORABLE: SHYNE, and the narrative feature HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL (among others) . She also served as the Ex...

We're back! Did you miss us? In part 2 of HOSTS IN THE HOT SEAT we learn how Katherine went from successful actor to successful director, with multiple projects in development, and how Vika went from romcom-musical-theater-girlie to cop drama writer. They discuss the importance of mentorship for young women and nonbinary filmmakers and the art that inspires them most. Join us on Patreon to support...

You've heard from the daddy hosts all season, and now it's your chance to really get to know them. In a special two-part series, the daddys are in the hot seat! Hear how Kourtney discovered her skills naturally suited directing, how Nicole got her first music video directing opportunity and how Carlye starts every project with the sound first. Follow ⁠Daddy Dailies⁠ Follow ⁠Kourtney Bell⁠ Follow ⁠...

Veronica Bouza is a Director of Photography whose work spans narrative, commercial, and documentary. In this episode we discuss how she discovered her love for cinematography and developed her expertise and collaborative style. Veronica shares her experience at the American Film Institute, how she's developed relationships in entertainment, and the way she collaborated with directors Isaiah & Yass...

In March, Not Your Daddy's Films collaborated with Antigravity Academy (the production company behind Didi & more) on a panel discussion to help creatives understand and excel at the development process. We get into the nitty gritty on pitching, making your project stand out, financing, industry hurdles, and how to make your short films work for you. Panelist include Valerie Bush (Antigravity Acad...

Nicole Tossou is a graduate of Fordham University, who worked her way up from being a page at NBC to becoming Executive VP at Project X Entertainment, the production company behind some of your favorites like The Night Agent, Scream 6 and Abigail. If you’ve ever wanted to know how production companies pick their slate, what a ‘mandate’ is, or how you could become a producer, this episode is for yo...

Alina Bock is undeniably funny. She made a name for herself as a comedian-to-watch on TikTok, and has parlayed that fame into a sold-out comedy tour, and roles in films like MAGIC CARPET RIDES, MARK, MARY & EVERYONE WE KNOW & the hit YouTube series BAD BOY. This week on Daddy Dailies we discuss her truly unique path to comedy, which involves being a pop-star (with gold &platinum records!!), going...