Dallas Film Podcast

This week, we have the creative forces behind the made in North Texas film - Wayward Kin. After premiering in Archer City, the crew came through Dallas to celebrate and show their film at the Texas Theatre. Adam Lowder has been acting, writing, directing, and producing independent films for over 14 years. His debut feature film, Wayward Kin, which he co-wrote with David Joseph Volino and directed...

This week, we have Craig Whitney and Estefanía Bonilla Hernandez, creators of The Red Note! Craig Whitney is the writer-director of The Red Note podcasts. His short film, The Garden and the Wilderness, was named one of 2013’s best Texas shorts by the Houston Film Commission’s prestigious Texas Filmmakers Showcase. Craig produced and directed the feature-length concert film Miranda Cosgrove: Live I...

Jeremy Inman is an American voice actor and ADR director, known for his work in anime English Dubs. He is known for his role as Android 16 in Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Z Kai; along with Akitaru Obi in Fire Force. You can follow Jeremy on Twitter, @inmanjeremy Thanks to our sponsor, South Side Studios Dallas, for allowing us to continue this podcast. Interested in the studios? Visit their websi...

This week's guest is the incredible Elyse Willems! She is a writer, producer, and performer, born in Canada, now living in Los Angeles. Elyse has co-written two video games, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed (2022), and Arcadeggedon (2021). In 2019, Elyse served as showrunner, writer, and cast member of Arizona Circle, a 22-minute, 8-episode sketch series. A year later, she published her first c...

This week, Tony is joined by Ian Loomer! Ian is the President of the Dallas Producers Association, and is the director of IT & Operations for the TXMPA. As we get deeper into this year's Texas legistlative session, consider joining the TXMPA! Visit their website to learn more: https://www.txmpa.org/If you're local to Dallas and want to get involved with the DPA, visit their website here: https...

This week, Tony is joined by Desmond Donahue! Desmond wrote and directed a feature in the Dallas area called "Mister Gates." Join Tony as we learn more about Desmond's career, his aspirations, and what's hopefully next! To learn more about South Side Studios, visit their website right here: ⁠https://southsidestudiosdallas.com/⁠

We're back! Welcome back to Season 2 of South Side Studios Presents the Dallas Film Podcast! To celebrate our new season, we chat with Dr. Rebekah Smith, The Film Festival Doctor. We discuss Dallas' new title as an Academy Award Qualifying City along with celebrating Dallas International Film Festival's new Academy Award Qualifying awards! So many things going on! To learn more about Rebekah, plea...

This week, we're chatting with Katie Schuck, the new Dallas Film Commissioner! We discuss her journey to the industry, how she ended up in Texas, and so much more! Want to learn more about the Dallas Film Commission? Visit our website, www.dallascreates.org ! To learn more about our sponsor, South Side Studios, visit their website right here: ⁠⁠ https://southsidestudiosdallas.com/⁠⁠ We're...

This week on the Dallas Film Podcast - we are joined by Xalavier Nelson, Jr. who is the Creative Director of video game studio Strange Scaffold! Join us as we discuss his hit game, "El Paso, Elsewhere" along with his creative journey to where he is today! Follow Xalavier on Twitter: https://x.com/WritNelson Buy "El Paso, Elsewhere" on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1...

This week on the Dallas Film Podcast, we welcome Amber Ekleberry, Senior Programmer of DIFF, and James Faust, Artistic Director of DIFF. Join us as we discuss the new DIFF Shorts Festival, running from August 23 to 25, and a brief history of Film Festivals around the country! For more information about DIFF Shorts, visit https://dallasfilm.org/diff-shorts

This week on the Dallas Film Podcast - we welcomed Britt Harris and Molly Muse of Paper Palace Productions! This incredible duo are the co-founders of Paper Palace Productions. They're based up in the corner of the country - Seattle! We chatted about their shorts Ghost Town, Wrap Me in a Sheet, and their documentary - Jump the Fence: Brazil. We also chatted a lot about Cheese (and their new sh...

Join us as we discuss the new Oscar Eligibility rules and how DFW is now a key player in getting your film Oscar qualified! We are joined by Rebekah Smith, the Film Festival Doctor, as she goes through the rules. For more information about Rebekah, visit her website: https://www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com/ We will have more information about the next series of workshops as soon as we can! Stay tune...

Sharon Arteaga is a first-generation Mexican-American filmmaker from Corpus Christi, Texas, who convinced her mom to buy her a video camera instead of a Quinceañera. Included in NALIP’s 2019 List of Latinx Directors to Know, Arteaga has won numerous short film competitions including the 2021 HBO Latinx short Film Competition. Arteaga was a 2019 Tribeca Chanel Through Her Lens finalist for her shor...

Mary Dauterman is a writer-director. She is a Film Independent Screenwriting and Fast Track Fellow. Her debut feature, a body horror comedy called Booger, premiered at Fantasia Film Festival in 2023 and was supported by Tribeca Creators Market and Film Independent. She has written and directed projects for Adult Swim,  published kids books that   aren’t for kids , directed some decent commercials,...

Join us as we host Kai Patterson, who you may know from his fan edits of Kenobi, Ashoka, and Boba Fett. Born and raised in Hawaii, he instantly fell in love with the way stories could be told through film at just 5 years old. After college in 2018, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film career and have worked on commercials, features, shorts, podcasts, and countless other artistic mediums. He cu...

This week's episode is special - we're kicking off Oak Cliff Film Festival with Festival Co-Director, Ashton Campbell! Ashton has been in the local Dallas scene for years. You may have seen him at the Texas Theatre, at DPA events, or at the Oak Cliff Film Festival! Join us as we discuss what's coming up at this year's Oak Cliff Film Festival! Interested in Oak Cliff Film Festival?...

This week on the Dallas Film Podcast, we have Kelsie Key & Brey Browne of Something From Nothing Productions. Something From Nothing Productions are a full service Creative & Production company based in Fort Worth. They offer: Video Production, Illustration/Design, and Social & Marketing Consulting. We caught up with them after their premiere of their short film documentary Bearcats: W...

This week, we are joined by Eric Baudour. Eric Baudour is a producer, talent, jack-of-all-trades powerhouse. He is currently the producer of 100% Eat and The Regulation Podcast. Before that, he was the producer of Face Jam, The Rooster Teeth Podcast, F**kface, and many other Rooster Teeth productions. He was also part of Mega64. Support Eric Baudour in his latest ventures with www.patreon.com/100p...

Today, we're joined by Kesleigh Dougherty! Kesleigh Dougherty is a highly-skilled video editor and producer, recognized for her outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry. Her recent credits include noteworthy projects such as Strays from Universal Studios, Avatar: The Way of Water for Disney, Warrior for HBO Max, and Hocus Pocus 2 for Disney. Additionally, she has lent her talent...

This week, we are joined by artist, photographer, and director Tyler Germaine. Tyler is a Fort Worth native and has been in the DFW film industry for a number of years. He has recently worked on a documentary with Texas Christian University along with his day job of being the Photographer for Red Productions. For more information about Tyler, you can visit: https://www.superdupertyler.com/

This week, we are joined by Robie and Alex Flores. They are documentarians who made The in Between, a documentary about their childhood and a meditation on grief based in Eagle Pass, TX. The film premiered at SXSW 2024 and is currently on the festival run. For more information about Robie, you can visit robieflores.com or her Instagram, @robieflores As always, please share this episode! Thank you...

The Dallas Film Podcast welcomes Kalisha and Kachelle Zachery of WATZS Productions! These two wonderful artists co-founded WATZS Productions with the vision of creating and promoting positive and authentic portrayals of minority characters through motion pictures, network television, and streaming services. For more information about WATZS Productions, you can visit their website here: https://www...

This week, Joe Belcastro joins us on the Dallas Film Podcast! Joe started his career as a film critic before joining the WWE as a television writer in 2013. He ascended through the ranks writing/producing live weekly content for a product he always loved. As VP/Head Writer/Producer/co-showrunner, he made the decision in 2020 to pursue writing. For more information about Joe, you can visit: https:/...

This week, we are joined by 2D animation wizard James Lopez. James is a veteran Disney animator who has been working as a professional in the animation industry for 30 years.  His credits at Disney include being a Lead Animator on films such as 'The Emperor's New Groove'  and 'Hercules' and as an animator on the character "Dr. Facilier" in 'The Princess and the Fr...

Join the Dallas Film Commission as we discuss the importance of Casting Directors. Ally Beans and Evan Majors discuss how they bring films to life by selecting the right performers and how they can help you. Evan Majors can be found at: https://www.major-casting.com/ Ally Beans can be found at: https://allybeanscreative.com/