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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 "...

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.

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. 

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 indi...

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...

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...

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 captu...

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!

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

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

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

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

Today we are chatting with Carlos Avila. Carlos is an award-winning director of both TV and film. He has directed for a variety of companies including NBC/Universal, Warner Brothers Television, Sony Pictures Television, CBS, Jerry Bruckheimmer Television, Shoreline Entertainment, New Line Cinema. His credits include the TV series Grimm and Cold Case, the feature film Price of Glory and numerous in...

Hello everybody this is the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast and we are continuing our amazing conversations with all of the talent that has descended on Austin for this year’s Austin Film Festival and today we are chatting with Sandra Avila. Sandra is a 23 year veteran in the entertainment industry. Sandra worked at Showtime Network where she ran the Latino Filmmaker Showcase and worked on shows including...

Today we are talking with Toby Aimes. Toby is the director behind the critically acclaimed “rock-umentary” IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING: KING CRIMSON AT 50. The film began as a straightforward documentary about the cult rock band King Crimson as it turned 50, mutated into an exploration of time, death, family, and the transcendent power of music to change lives. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and J...

This is the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast and we are continuing our coverage at the 30th annual Austin Film Festival and today we are chatting with Mitchel Bendersky. Mitchell Bendersky is a Manager at Gramercy Park Entertainment, he has also worked at Marvel and William Morris Endeavor.  Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Melody Lopez Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Bennett

Today we are chatting with Nicole Newnham. Nicole was co-director of the Oscar-nominated documentary Crip Camp and her new film is about the life and work of Shere Hite, whose research on female sexuality drew widespread attention, and controversy, in the 1970s and 80s, ultimately leading to her self-exile to Europe. The film is The Disappearance of Shere Hite. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff S...

Today we are chatting with director Aaron Brown and writer Lenny Barszap – they are the filmmaking duo behind the new movie Home Free. And we’ve been trying to connect with these guys for a while. During the Austin Film Festival they were busy, then we were busy, it was total chaos. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Melody Lopez Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Bennett

Today we are chatting with director Antonio Sequeira and actors Beatriz Fazao and Miguel Frazao. They are the team behind the new film Autumn which had it’s world premiere at the Austin Film Festival. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Melody Lopez Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Bennett

Today we are chatting with Fred North. Fred is stunt pilot with over 200 credits including Fast and Furious series, Transformers, Bad Boys, Guardians of the Galaxy, Gladiator, Inception, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, X-Men: The Last Stand and the list goes on and on. He’s also author of Flying Sideways: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Stunt Pilot. Hosted by...

Today we are chatting with Debby Wolfe. Debby is a showrunner who teamed up with George Lopez and his daughter, Mayan, for the comedy series, “Lopez vs. Lopez” which premiered on NBC last year. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Melody Lopez Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Bennett

Today we are chatting with director Michelle Steffes and writer Jennifer Sorenson they are the team behind the new film For When You Get Lost which is a coming of age story about family, death and beer. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Melody Lopez Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Bennett

Today we have Zubin Asaria and Ryan Turner from Echobend. Echobend is a production company and post house based in Los Angels. Zubin is head of production for Echobend Pictures and Ryan is head of production in Echobend Post. These guys have been doing a lot of really cool stuff. Ryan’s sci fi short film "A Date in 2025" went viral on YouTube and Zubin produced the music video Super Frea...

Hello everybody this is the Filmmaker Mixer Podcast and we have more wonderful coverage from the Austin Film Festival. Today we are chatting with writer producer Cindy McCreery, Director Andrew Shea and actors Vikki Kelleher and Ryan Cooper. They are the team behind the film I’ll Be There. Hosted by: Andrew Lamping and Jeff Stolhand Produced by: Melody Lopez Original Theme Music by: Stephen D. Ben...

Josh is the vice president of Questar Entertainment, the Midwest’s largest independent acquisition, distribution, and production company. At Questar, Josh has overseen the launch of three FAST channels — GoTraveler, Hipstr, and FamilyTime — and helped to establish licensing partnerships with all of the major streamers. Josh’s film & TV credits include Executive Producer for Curbside Eats, Ambi...