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- Sep 29, 20261h 0m
THE MUSICAL with Director Giselle Bonilla (RE RELEASE)
In honor of THE MUSICAL now in theaters nationwide, we're bringing back our conversation with director Giselle Bonilla who tells us all the details about directing kids, how the production came to be (then almost fell apart) and how Rob Lowe saved the day. The Musical is Bonilla's feature debut. Go see it... now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 22, 20261h 1m
Best of the Best with Director Lena Kahn
In this episode we talk to Lena Khan, the director of the Netflix hit movie Best of the Best, co-written by Hasan Minaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam. Think Pitch Perfect but with South Asian dance competitions! We discuss casting, how to work with choreography, how to shoot dance sequences in a dynamic way that also doesn't overwork our cast-- and many more things! Lena is an Emmy-nominated writer and director known for bringing unexpected stories to massive audiences. Her first feature film, THE TIGER HUNTER, released in over 70 cities nationwide and garnered effusively positive reviews. Fresh off of its release, Disney tapped Lena to direct FLORA AND ULYSSES, a live action family comedy 40x the budget of her first film, that released this year and was among the top streamed movies in the world for multiple weeks. Lena has received an Emmy nomination for her work in television directing, working on shows ranging from multiple episodes of NEVER HAVE I EVER to THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY. Lena is also producing a show for Disney+, and recently executive produced the Academy Award-nominated documentary short STRANGER AT THE GATE, alongside Malala. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 15, 20261h 10m
My Fault / Your Fault: London - Directing Duo Dani Girdwood & Charlotte Fassler
Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler are a directing duo under the moniker Similar But Different. They are known for their sharp wit, bold style, and a knack for coaxing out performances that feel effortlessly real— and for being a pretty good time. Dubbed a “female powerhouse duo” by Adweek’s Lindsay Rittenhouse, the duo has been celebrated by Cannes Lions, The British Arrows, Ciclope, AICP Next Awards, The Andy Awards, and Tribeca Film Festival—while also earning nods from Rolling Stone, Billboard, HuffPost, Ad Age, and more.vWith roots in the music video space, they’ve worked with global artists including Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers, Liam Payne, and Amy Allen. In the commercial arena, they’ve delivered award-winning campaigns for brands like Spotify, Diesel, and Google. Cannes Lions ranked them the 3rd most awarded directors of 2021, and Campaign Magazine placed them among the top 10 directors of the year. Most recently, Dani and Charlotte directed their debut feature for Amazon Studios, MY FAULT: LONDON — a buzzy, wild YA romance action thriller that weaves through the underground racing world and a steamy forbidden romance. The movie was a massive global hit, reaching #1 on the Amazon charts in over 103 countries. The hotly anticipated sequel, YOUR FAULT: LONDON is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 10, 202644 min
The Last Sunrise with Director Carlson Young
Originally a Fort Worth, Texas native, Carlson Young attended USC where she studied Creative Writing while co-starring in SCREAM: The TV Series and appearing in series such as Key and Peele and EMILY IN PARIS. Carlson’s directorial debut, psychological horror fantasy THE BLAZING WORLD, premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and her sophomore feature for Amazon romcom UPGRADED starring Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, and Marisa Tomei was the #3 most streamed film worldwide for the platform in 2024. Her third feature, Paramount’s Sophie Turner led thriller TRUST (2025) also dominated global streaming for the platform. She has not one but TWO Amazon MGM films premiering this year – THE LAST SUNRISE premiered on August 26th and is OUT NOW! It is a feature adaptation of Anna Todd's romance novel starring Maia Reficco and Eva Longoria, and the SECOND is a Christmas comedy CLASHING THROUGH THE SNOW starring Chris Briney and Michelle Randolph which will be released in November later this year!. THE LAST SUNRISE: During a summer escape to Mallorca with her mother, a young dancer living with severe epilepsy unexpectedly falls for a local fisherman, forcing her to risk her health and embrace living in the moment before hidden family secrets unravel her world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 25, 20261h 18m
Superhero Costume Design: A Conversation with THE BOYS Laura Jean Shannon (Re-Release)
In honor of her team's Emmy nomination for Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes for THE BOYS we're rolling it back to our conversation with Laura Jean (LJ) Shannon!! 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 projects from the course of her 30 plus year career. LJ serves as the Super Hero Costume Designer and Associate Producer on Amazon’s hit shows THE BOYS and GEN V as well as the highly anticipated origin story, VOUGHT RISING. Her most recent work includes the Robots on critically acclaimed MURDERBOT as well as Specialty Characters in RED ONE. Collaborating with Director Jake Kasdan and Star Dwayne Johnson again as she did Costume Designing the smash hit “JUMANJI:WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE” and the forthcoming 3rd installment of the JUMANJI franchise. Shannon’s other film credits include: IRONMAN, ELF, CHEF and ZATHURA , directed by Jon Favreau. TWO GUNS, directed by Baltazar Kormakur, SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, directed by Edgar Wright; REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, directed by Darren Aronofsky; and many more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 19, 20261h 12m
The Director / Actor Relationship with HONEYJOON's Lilian T. Mehrel & Ayden Mayeri
Today Vika chats with the writer-director and lead actor of feature film HONEYJOON! Lilian T. Mehrel & Ayden Mayeri share their process, what it was like to film in Portugal, and how to get actors interested in your film as a first time feature director. You can keep up with the film screenings, buy the blu ray or get merch on their SUBSTACK In the film, June and her Persian-British mom Lela travel to the romantic Azores for a grief anniversary, with contrasting ways of coping. A hot-and-deep surfer takes them on a tour as we surf the waves of life, loss, flirting - an unforgettable ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 4, 20261h 8m
"Let's Talk About S*x, Baby!" Intimacy on Screen with Corrin Evans (RE-RELEASE)
In honor of Corrin's feature debut, CORPUS, which just premiered at Fantasia 2026, we're bringing back our conversation about writing, directing, and working as an Intimacy Coordinator in Hollywood. Intimacy Coordination is still a relatively new aspect of the film and television industry and we have the incredible Corrin Evans (Maxxxine, American Horror Stories, Dicks: The Musical, the After films & more) on to discuss what the role entails, how she got into the work & how it has informed her own work as a writer and director. If you're an IC, a director or an actor this is a MUST LISTEN. If you enjoy this conversation, check out Corrin's podcast THE ACHE. & Follow Daddy Dailies on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 28, 20261h 1m
Disney's Descendants: Wicked Wonderland with Director Kimmy Gatewood
Today we chat with Kimmy Gatewood, multi-hyphenate extraordinaire and director of Disney's latest installment of mega-franchise musicals, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland! From directing to writing and producing, bringing characters to life in film and television, and more, multi-hyphenate award winning lady-boss Kimmy Gatewood has quickly made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She has directed many acclaimed series like Girls5Eva (produced by Tina Fey), Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Single Drunk Female, Welcome to Flatch (produced by Paul Feig), Timeline (produced by Will Gluck), Ghosts, Up Here, The Big Leap, and Chicken Sisters. She has also found success in the family space, winning an 2021 Daytime Emmy for Best Directing for her work on Sesame Street, earning a 2022 Emmy nomination for directing The Baby-Sitter’s Club, which won the 2022 Emmy for Outstanding Family Viewing Series, and Muppets Mayhem, for which she was again nominated for best directing and again won the 2023 Emmy for Outstanding Family Viewing Series. Kimmy’s feature directorial debut Good on Paper starring Iliza Shlesinger premiered in Netflix’s top ten in summer 2021. She also directed Patti Harrison and Tim Hedeicker in Team Coco’s audio movie My Guy Died streaming on audible. She was most recently the Producing Director of Going Dutch Season 2 starring Denis Leary for Fox. She directed Disney’s mega-franchise musical Descendants Wicked Wonderland , OUT NOW ON Disney+. You may recognize her from her on-screen role as Coach Crowley on Atypical and Stacey on Netflix’s critically acclaimed series GLOW. Descendants: Wicked Wonderland - Red and Chloe's peace is shattered when an unexpected new villain, Maddox Hatter, emerges and captures the Queen of Hearts, forcing them to join forces with a crew of allies to save Wonderland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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