The Producer and the Publicist

In this episode, we sit down with Wesley Senna Cortes, a Brazilian actor and model whose creative life has taken him across continents, across genres, and from screen to stage. Wesley Senna Cortes is a Brazilian-born actor and model with more than 15 years of experience across Brazil, the U.S., and Australia. Initially breaking into the industry in Australia through The Bachelor, Wesley later shif...

In this episode of The Producer and the Publicist, we speak with award-winning editor and former President of the Australian Screen Editors Guild, Danielle Boesenberg, a powerhouse of post-production whose work has screened at the world’s top festivals, including Berlin, Toronto, Tribeca, and Palm Springs. Danielle shares the story of how she fell in love with her first editing system at COFA buil...

In this episode of The Producer and the Publicist, we sit down with James Woolley, Executive Director of the Miami Film Festival, to explore the fascinating world of film festivals from the inside out. James shares his journey from working in Australia’s screen scene (Sydney Film Festival, Queer Screen, and more) to leading one of the most dynamic and diverse festivals in the U.S. We unpack the di...

We chat with film Art Director and Production Designer Loretta Cosgrove, whose credits include Mortal Kombat, Stealth, I Know What You Did Last Summer and Mixtape. Loretta breaks down what art departments actually do, how she got her start in the industry, and incredible practical advice on everything from where to send your CV to building up your research database. A must-listen for anyone trying...

In this episode, we sit down with Juan Pablo Di Pace ( @juanpablodipace ), the Argentinian actor, director, and dancer, who’s in Sydney for Queer Screen’s 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival and the screening of his debut film Duino . Juan Pablo takes us on a deep dive into his incredible career—a journey filled with plot twists, perseverance, and faith. From starring in global hits to stepping behind t...

This episode, we’re thrilled to chat with the award-winning and absolutely loveliest Australian film and TV director, Lucy Gaffy ( @lucygaffy ). With a stellar career spanning both local and international productions—including Mixtape , Totally Completely Fine , and Here Out West —Lucy is making waves in Australia and overseas. We dive into Lucy’s journey from AFTRS graduate to internationally rec...

Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Canadian filmmaker Knox and actor/musician Lane Webber, who visited Sydney for Queer Screen’s 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival and their screening of We Forgot to Break Up . This indie drama follows a group of young, queer musicians navigating the complexities of relationships, identity, and the music industry. The second part of our chat focus on the making...

In this episode, we sit down with Canadian filmmaker Knox and actor/musician Lane Webber, who were visiting Sydney for Queer Screen’s 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival and their screening of We Forgot to Break Up . This indie drama follows a group of young, queer musicians navigating the complexities of relationships, identity, and the music industry. We had an incredible time chatting with Knox and L...

From recruiting his cousins for DIY films in high school to producing acclaimed short films, music videos, and feature work like Sahelah, Zain Ayub has carved out his own path in the screen industry. In this episode of The Producer and the Publicist, Zain shares his journey from indie beginnings to professional success—along with the real talk every filmmaker needs about resilience, pitching, and...

In The Premiere Episode of The Producer & The Publicist , we sit down with the outgoing Queer Screen Festival Director Lisa Rose to talk about her experiences navigating the world of queer cinema, her journey from working at Blockbuster to running one of the most celebrated LGBTQ+ film festivals, and the challenges and joys of curating a program that reflects and pushes the boundaries of queer...

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