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Stories, conversations, and (sometimes) insights from working-class post-production cogs. Hosts Chris Eastman and Alexei Shishkin walk you through their day-to-day in the video editing world. From weirdest workplace experiences to client horror stories to "back in my day" reminiscences, these ramblin' gamblin' edit monkeys will slice & dice their way out of the edit suites and into your heart.
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An interview podcast discussing no-budget filmmaking and DIY creativity using modern technology. Because, let's be honest, there can only be a couple Bono's and Brittany Spears' in the world, these are conversations with creative people who you've never heard of.
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A show about Adventure Filmmaking with Levi Allen
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The Dead Harvey podcast is THE podcast for indie horror filmmakers and fans. Hosts, Brad Paulson and Ted Stanford are talking about the horror stories behind the horror stories. They take a humorous and non-technical approach to what indie horror filmmakers go through, what it takes to get a film made and what's new in the world of indie horror.
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Every Thursday, Noam shares valuable insight into the world of micro-budget filmmaking, geared towards true DIY filmmakers looking to get out there and create their own films. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5470278/advertisement
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Part serious film study, part sketch comedy, part round-table discussion Seeking Human Victims is an examination of some of the essential horror films of all time studied through the eyes of DIY filmmakers in training.
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Creativity isn’t tidy—it’s risky, chaotic, and full of surprises. It’s full of breakthroughs and breakdowns, moments of flow and moments of doubt. Join Mishu Hilmy for unfiltered conversations with artists, filmmakers, musicians, and fearless makers who thrive in the unknown, embrace imperfection, and create at the edge of possibility. This is your front row seat to the self-doubt, unexpected wins, and messy emotional work of making something real. But craft isn’t just about feeling—it’s abo ...
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Designing for Virtual Reality. Oral history podcast featuring the pioneering artists, storytellers, and technologists driving the resurgence of virtual & augmented reality. Learn about the patterns of immersive storytelling, experiential design, ethical frameworks, & the ultimate potential of XR.
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Film Genres and Hollywood is a seven part web series exploring some of the film industry's most exciting genres.
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"Hey Indie Filmmakers" is a podcast about DIY filmmaking, cameras and technology, hosted by documentary filmmaker Griffin Hammond and tech expert Nick Bodmer. Watch video versions of these episodes on YouTube.
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An appreciation of cult horror, DIY filmmaking, and grindhouse aesthetics, hosted by bizarro author Jeff Burk and vaporwave splatterpunk Lucas Mangum.
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Film Reverie | Indie Film Interviews | Filmmaking | Indie Film | Movies
Indie Film Interviews, Indie Filmmaking, Writing, Screenwriting, Directing, Producing, Low Budget Filmmaking, DIY Filmmaking, Film Festivals
Film Reverie is an indie filmmaking podcast, interviewing indie filmmakers from all around the globe.
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Climate change is changing everything, and Sarah has something to say about that. Tune in as she takes on the global climate crisis in her very own way. She’s not afraid to ask hard questions and she’s got the research to prove it. Join her week-by-week as she breaks down the what’s, when’s, how’s and why’s of climate change. Whether she’s reaching out to teens that are changing the world, discovering brilliant minds that are reimagining the future or getting down to business with eco-entrep ...
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Welcome to the Sights and Sounds Podcast, a show made by filmmakers for filmmakers! Join actress, voice over, and SFX makeup artist Courtney Holly and actor turned writer and director, Jonathan Everett, as we discuss getting started in the industry, acting, screenwriting, and DIY filmmaking. Oh! And come along on our journey towards our first independent feature film! Let's talk about making movies!
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Helping emerging filmmakers become working directors faster. This weekly podcast will ask filmmakers the tough questions and offer guidance every step of the way with one goal in mind: help you make a living doing what you love, directing. For even more help expanding your directing career, visit TheWorkingDirector.Pro. There you can apply to be in our accelerator that helps you go from where you currently are to where you want to be; as well as, join our free private FB group. Hosted by dir ...
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#TFRPodcastLive is The Review of Film, how Music and Culture play in the making of Movies, and what Messages in movies say about the Societal Politic of that day and time. Live Streaming Sundays, Live From Las Vegas, Nevada, The Husband and Wife Team, Crazy Dee and Tracey-- take you through a critical breakdown of the latest movies and classics, to better give reviews, which save you revenue at the box office. #tfrapproved
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Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I Moviemaker
Alex Ferrari | Filmmaker, Directing, Visual Effects, Crowdfunding, DP, Film Distribution & Film Business
Indie Film Hustle is dedicated to showing you how to hack filmmaking & the film business. Interviews with Acadamy Award® / Oscar nominees and industry professionals giving you the real deal from the inside with no BS, just the truth on what it takes to survive and thrive doing what you love. We discuss cinematography, RED Camera, Arri Alexa, Blackmagic camera, post production, color grading, filmmaking, visual effects, motion graphics, film festivals, editing, film crews, directing, producin ...
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Welcome to "Nerds on Tap," the podcast where tech industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts gather to explore the exciting intersection of technology, business, and innovation. Join Tim and his co-host as they dive into lively discussions, valuable insights, and thought-provoking conversations with a diverse range of guests. From the latest trends in technology to the world of startups and entrepreneurship, "Nerds on Tap" covers it all. Each week, Tim shares candid conversations with ...
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#1560: Walkabout Mini Golf’s Incredible Fusion of Worldbuilding, Gameplay, Social Dynamics, & DLC Experimentation
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1:10:49Walkabout Mini Golf is really an incredible accomplishment of VR design with its fusion of worldbuilding, compelling physics-based gameplay, the unique social dynamics and community it's able to cultivate, and over 4 1/2 years of consistent DLC courses every 8 weeks or so. They have launched 33 total courses, and just recently announced that they'r…
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Thunderbolts* + Rosario + Rust + More
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2:15:46Reviews of Thunderbolts*, The Surfer, The Death of Snow White, Another Simple Favor, Fear Below, Rosario and the controversial Alec Baldwin film Rust. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network
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What Does Your Voice Sound Like? Tim Corpus on Creating and Composing Music Without Losing Yourself
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54:49What happens when you stop writing what’s expected—and start composing like yourself? In this episode, Tim Corpus shares what it means to develop a creative voice you can actually recognize in your own work. We talk about what makes a temp track helpful (and when it’s not), taking creative swings in client work, and how years of writing for others …
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Hollywood on the Rocks: Thunderbolts* Spoiler Review
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1:34:30Loads of Hollywood news including a tease of the new documentary about Pee Wee Herman. Plus a non-spoiler and spoiler-filled review of Thunderbolts*. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network
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Episode 1 - All Put Together In Nairobi, Kenya, teenage John falls in love with ice hockey. When his new friend, Sam, introduces him to the only ice rink in the country, he decides to build a team to bring people together. To hear episode 2, available now, search for Imagination Amplified and click the follow button to listen to new episodes coming…
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When Showing Up Feels Pointless, Do It Anyway | Jorge Salas on Auditions, Adaptability, and Building the Work Brick by Brick
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51:10What happens when you chase the adrenaline of live performance—and find yourself building a whole second life? In this episode, Jorge Salas joins Mishu to talk about getting into acting later than most, navigating the sometimes brutal psychology of auditions, and staying flexible in both life and craft. We dig into how Jorge’s background in tech ga…
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Early social media reactions to Marvel's latest film Thunderbolts*. Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network
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Will Thunderbolts* save Marvel? Plus Andor season 2 controversy continues. Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by The Angry Badger, Verbal Riot, Nerd Cookies, Script Doctor, Steph from My Nerdy Home and Robert Meyer Burnett. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network
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#1559: Expanding Social Dramaturgy of Theater with Video Games in 7-Hour “asses.masses” Binge-Watching Marathon
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1:43:20asses.masses is a unique, 7-hour, live performance that uses video game logic to expand the narrative possibilities and social dramaturgy of experimental theater. With a single video game controller at the front of a movie theater with lights up so everyone can see each other, the audience must negotiate amongst themselves who will step up to play …
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The Accountant 2 + The Legend of Ochi + The Shrouds + More
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2:16:49Reviews of The Accountant 2, Cheech & Chong's Last Movie, The Legend of Ochi, The Shrouds, Until Dawn, Neighborhood Watch, On Swift Horses and the rerelease of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network
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Follow the Butterfly | Alex Rembold on Quitting the Job, Starting the Jam, and Finding Joy in the Weird
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48:31What if the most meaningful thing you ever made wasn’t your biggest show—but the space you created for someone else to play? In this episode, Alex Rembold talks about leaving a soul-crushing job to start Catjam, the community-driven open mic series he founded to give others permission to show up, sound weird, and feel welcome. We talk about shiftin…
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Hollywood on the Rocks: Andor Season 2 Review
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1:50:19Loads of movie news including new movie trailers. Plus a review of season two of Star Wars Andor on Disney+. Hilarity ensues.By Film Threat Podcast Network
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You Don’t Have to Wait to Be Professional | Madelynn Wierda on Trusting Yourself Before They Tell You You’re Ready
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52:30What does it mean to call yourself an actor before the industry gives you permission? In this episode, Madelynn Wierda talks about navigating the awkward in-between of student and professional, how she chooses roles based on instinct, and why setting your own tone on set can make all the difference. We explore the mental side of auditioning, asking…
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Was Sinners a big hit or a flop at the box office? Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by The Angry Badger, Dante James from Verbal Riot Show, Nerd Cookies, Script Doctor, Epic Mike and Robert Meyer Burnett. Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network
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#1558: Series Director of “Adventure” Series on Apple Immersive Video and Grammar of 180 Video
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59:40Charlotte Mikkelborg is the series director of the Adventure series on Apple TV, which is shot on Apple Immersive Video and co-produced by Atlantic Studios (formerly Atlantic Productions) and Apple. I think it has the strongest storytelling released by Apple so far, and it also has some of the most innovative and cutting edge shots that really show…
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Sinners + Sneaks + The Ugly Stepsister + More
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2:01:53An early reaction to season two of the new Star Wars Disney+ series Andor. Plus reviews of Sinners, Sneaks, The Ugly Stepsister, The Wedding Banquet, Grand Tour and the documentary I Know Catherine, The Log Lady. Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network
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What If Story Didn’t Require Conflict? Donald Conley on Empathy, Tension Without Trauma, and Stories Without Villains
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56:54What if the point of a story wasn’t conflict—but something more subtle, more layered, and more human? In this episode, award-winning director and producer Donald Conley joins Mishu to talk about the evolving shape of story, the language of tension, and how Nonviolent Communication changed the way he writes characters, builds scenes, and approaches …
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Hollywood on the Rocks: The Death of Snow White
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1:53:46Loads of Hollywood movie news along with a discussion of the emerging public domain horror film genre. Plus an interview with the filmmakers behind the upcoming movie The Death of Snow White. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network
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Yup We went there. Again. One of the most controversial (and more relevant today than ever) movies of all time. Ken Russell's 1971 epic, The Devils is the movie this week. Plus musical guest, Ancestor Of Kaos appears courtesy HorrorPainGoreDeath.comBy One Good Scare Productions
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The Film Stalled—Then We Started Over | Cassidy Tee & Kristina Mercado on First Chair
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47:12What does it look like to grow into a role you didn’t expect to take on—and do it with someone who trusts you, even before you trust yourself? In this episode, Cassidy Tee and Kristina Mercado talk about their collaboration on the short film First Chair, navigating setbacks, building momentum from scratch, and making decisions in real time with cre…
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Versus: Will Marvel's Fantastic Four Fail?
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2:07:40Will the inclusion of gender politics ruin Marvel's upcoming Fantastic Four movie? Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by The Angry Badger, Verbal Riot, Nerd Cookies, Script Doctor, Steph from My Nerdy Home and Robert Meyer Burnett. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network
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The Amateur + Drop + Warfare + More
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2:20:55Reviews of The Amateur, Drop, Warfare, Sacramento, Hell of a Summer, The King of Kings, The Friend and more. Plus an interview with Secret Mall Apartment director Jeremy Workman. Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network
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Let the First Pancake Burn | Emma Palizza on Starting Messy and Laughing Anyway
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50:36Emma Palizza has stopped waiting for permission—and she’s not dragging a boulder uphill just to be "seen." In this episode, she talks candidly about leaving the Chicago theater grind, recalibrating her definition of success, and rediscovering joy in creative work. Whether it's saying no to bad plays, launching a podcast with her best friend, or wat…
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Hollywood on the Rocks: Does Superman Need Saving?
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2:00:06Is James Gunn's Superman movie in trouble? Plus loads of movie news including tariffs affecting Hollywood, Robert Pattinson cast in Dune Part 3 and more. And an interview with Call of the Void filmmaker James B. Cox. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network
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#1557: Apple Immersive Video Behind-the-Scenes & Overcoming Fears with “Adventure” Series Athlete
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53:32Ant Williams is a freediving athlete featured in the third episode of The Adventure Series titled "Ice Dive" that's co-produced by Apple and Atlantic Studios (formerly Atlantic Productions). In the episode, Williams attempts to swim a world record distance 182 meters under ice, and I wanted to get some additional behind-the-scenes context on his ex…
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You Don’t Need Permission | Shane Dresch on Making It Work Without a Big Budget, a Full Crew, or a Perfect Plan
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57:02Before you hit play, go watch Sleepwalking—a surreal, floating, time-bending music video Shane directed for Mario McClean: Watch here. Then come back and hear how it came together—one melted phone prop and 4-hour beach shoot at a time. In this episode, Shane Dresch breaks down the emotional math and creative strategy behind directing, designing, an…
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Versus: A Minecraft Movie's Surprising Success
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2:08:26Minecraft is a surprise hit at the box office defying expectations! Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by The Angry Badger, Derek Andersen, Verbal Riot, Nerd Cookies, Script Doctor, Steph from My Nerdy Home and Robert Meyer Burnett. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network
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A Minecraft Movie + Screamboat + Freaky Tales + More Reviews
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2:13:50Big news from CinemaCon including Disney, Marvel and Star Wars. Plus reviews of A Minecraft Movie, Freaky Tales, The Luckiest Man in America, Screamboat, Wake Up and more. Hilarity ensues!By Film Threat Podcast Network
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What If You Didn’t Push So Hard? Elissa Wolf on Curiosity, Casting, and Letting the Work Breathe
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47:21What if the most powerful creative move you made was choosing to pause? In this episode, Elissa Wolf unpacks the subtle and often overlooked moments that shape her approach to theater—whether she’s in rehearsal, navigating a career shift, or nerding out over Shakespeare’s linguistic breadcrumbs. We talk about slowing down as a strategy, making room…
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CinemaCon: Superman + Wicked For Good + More
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1:04:05Live from CinemaCon is Las Vegas, reports from the Warner Bros and Univeral presentations with previews of Superman, Wicked For Good and lots more. Hilarity ensues.By Film Threat Podcast Network
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Armin Korsos on Momentum, Documentaries, and Saying Yes Too Soon (On Purpose)
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40:54Why wait until everything’s perfect to start something new? In this episode, Armin Korsos shares how saying yes now—even before you’re “ready”—can spark organic growth, community, and career-shifting momentum. Born in the Cayman Islands and now based in Chicago, Armin is a filmmaker known for emotionally vivid imagery and a global lens—both in his …
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The Premiere’s Over | Jon Silver on Burnout, Festivals, and Letting Go
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57:13What happens when you get everything you asked for—and it still doesn’t feel great? In this episode, Jon Silver talks candidly about navigating the tail end of a feature film rollout, the unexpected burnout of the festival circuit, and what it really means to build an audience when your control over exhibition is limited. We talk about the tension …
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Nobody Prepares You for This Part: Imani Davis on Finishing a Film, Podcasting and Figuring Out the Rest
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50:52So much of the film industry is shrouded in secrecy—and Imani Davis is here to crack it open. In this episode, we talk about her podcast Players as well as what happens after you make the movie: the emotional labor, the financial blind spots, and the strategic chaos of trying to get your work seen. A producer, writer, and curator, Imani is a film p…
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Versus: Disney's Snow White Failure
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1:53:35Disney's Snow White collapses in its second weekend at the box office. Chris Gore and Alan Ng are joined by The Angry Badger, Derek Andersen, Dante James from Verbal Riot Show, Paul Chato and Steph from My Nerdy Home. Hilarity ensues?By Film Threat Podcast Network
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#1556: “Currents” Boldly Defines a New Era of DIY 180-Degree Immersive Filmmaking with a Kit Under $5k
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57:28CURRENTS is a stunning debut from Jake Oleson as it pushes the grammar of 180 filmmaking to new heights. Oleson comes from the world of advertising and music videos, and he went through a rigorous pre-production process where he had actually already edited the entire piece before shooting any production footage by using still stereoscopic test phot…
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#1555: Award-Winning Tabletop Animation “Oto’s Planet” Uses Unique Interactive Mechanic to Chose Perspective
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41:48OTO'S PLANET was being exhibited on the Quest at SXSW, but I had a chance to check out the Apple Pro Version ahead of the SXSW festival and I felt like I much preferred it. OTO'S PLANET picked up the second place prize at Venice Immersive, but I missed being able to interview the director Gwenael Francois there. I did manage to catch up with Franco…
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#1554: “Cosmos in Focus” Contextualizes James Webb Telescope Images in Educational Immersive Planetarium Experience
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44:37Another Apple Vision Pro piece at SXSW 2025 was COSMOS IN FOCUS by Atlantic Studios (recently rebranded from Atlantic Productions). This was a short and sweet educational experience that allowed you to explore the imagery of the James Webb telescope, but it's both spatially contextualized in the night sky planetarium style. It is also fused togethe…
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#1553: The Story of Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig, and the Multi-Channel Video Translation of “Origins – Life’s Epic Journey”
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47:38There was an projection-based immersive experience called ORIGINS - LIFE'S EPIC JOURNEY that was originally formatted for a digital art museum in Germany called Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig, but it was translated into a three-channel video installation that was showing in a small conference room at SXSW. I only saw the video version at SXSW, and so I hav…
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#1552: Fly to You Explores Stories of Separated Families in Division of Korea Using Point Clouds & 360 Video
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41:08FLY TO YOU tells the story of Kang Songjeol who was separated from her childhood friends in the aftermath of the 1950 split between North and South Korea. Oral history interviews were captured in 360 video, and her childhood memories were recreated with point scans derived from Leici BLK360 LiDAR scans combined with Azure Kinect volumetric captures…
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#1551: Breaking Down the Game Design of New Conducting-Inspired, Hand-Tracked, Rhythm Game “Symphoni”
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58:45SYMPHONI is a brand new hand-tracked rhythm game that was inspired by the mechanics of conducting a symphony. It was directed by Ingram Mao and developed by a number of undergrads and graduates of the USC Games program. This game also goes from mixed reality into fully immersive VR as you progress through each of the stages, but it's a really fresh…
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#1550: “EchoVision” Answers the Question ‘What is it like to see like a bat?’ with Mixed Reality, AI, & Haptics
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45:34ECHOVISION is the latest experience from multi-disciplinary artist Jiabao Li that has three major parts. The first part is a mobile-phone based mixed reality experience that does a metaphoric translation of echolocation by using LiDAR to detect your immediate physical surroundings, and then reveals it with a rippling shader that is voice activated.…
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#1549: Honey Fungus Cultivates Intimacy with Nature through Embodied Actions Inspired by Fungi and Queer Ecology
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47:25There were a number of pieces at SXSW that were centered around embodied interactions including HONEY FUNGUS, which is a series of interactive embodied experiments telling a broader story of cultivating intimacy with ecology. This piece leans more into embodied dream logic rather than clearly articulating a narrative journey, and I had a fascinatin…
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#1548: “1906 Atlanta Race Massacre” Uses Phone-Based AR to Volumetrically Tell a Forgotten History
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46:111906 ATLANTA RACE MASSACRE is a phone-based AR experience directed by Nonny de la Peña that digs into the forgotten history of the violent attacks on the black community by white mobs incited by race-baiting politicians and newspapers. The arc of the story is told through the lens of black journalist Max Barber, who was chronicling the events as th…
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#1547: Simulating One-on-One Conversations about Abortion Experiences to Change Minds with “The Choice – Chapters 2 & 3”
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59:58THE CHOICE returns to SXSW with the latest Chapters 2 and 3, and continues to capture intimate testimonials of women and couples who make the choice to abort their pregnancies. Chapters 1 and 2 take place in Texas where abortion is now nearly totally banned in all but a few situations. The legal specificity of these exceptions is ambiguous enough t…
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#1546: How Indigenous Storytelling is Changing Non-Proliferation Narratives in “Ways of Knowing: A Navajo Nuclear History”
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54:38WAYS OF KNOWING: A NAVAJO NUCLEAR HISTORY tells the story of the impact of uranium mining on the Navajo community. This film is a unique collaboration between a Navajo storyteller Sunny Dooley and nuclear nonproliferation expert Lovely Umayam where the story of US nuclear history is told through an indigenous lens. This means telling the story of h…
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#1545: “Shelter” Observational 360 Documentary Shows Intimate Side of War via Ukrainian Citizen Bomb Shelters
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39:36SHELTER is a 360 video documentary telling the story of civilians in Ukraine seeking protection in bomb shelters. The film poetically transports you the many different ways Ukrainians are sheltering from small cramped basements to parking garages to hospitals. It also contrasts these underground spaces to the aftermath of war from bombed out buildi…
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#1544: Traces: The Grief Processor Immersive Documentary Invites Groups to Learn About Grief
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53:41TRACES: THE GRIEF PROCESSOR is a multi-user interactive VR experience where four people are invited to poetically explore and learn more about their grief. Created by documentary filmmaker Vali Fugulin, it features didactic conversations about grief with ritualist Stéphane Crête who leans upon Francis Weller's Five Gates of Grief. Fugulin resists d…
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#1543: “Proof As If Proof Were Needed” Enables Audiences to Collaboratively Edit Video Feeds via Embodied Movements
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50:21There were a number of projects exploring social dynamics within immersive pieces, including the special jury prize winner for the XR competition PROOF AS IF PROOF WERE NEEDED. This was a projection-based video project that featured video feeds from four different rooms in a home where a couple is searching for different objects. There are five aud…
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#1542: Exploring the Paradox of Narratively Critiquing AI While Also Using AI to Make “The Last Practice”
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59:57The final AI-related piece this year was THE LAST PRACTICE, which I unfortunately have not had a chance to see yet because there were a number of technical glitches that prevented me from seeing it on site. I did however have a chance to remotely catch up with director Phil McCarty to talk more about the story and mechanics of the experience. Part …
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#1541: Virtual Being Engages in Socratic Monologue Comparing AI to Sugar in “Sweet!” Installation
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32:35Another AI-based project at SXSW this year was SWEET! by Dutch designer and artist René van Engelenburg of DROPSTUFF MEDIA. This is a projection-mapped physical installation designed to facilitate a very brief conversation with an OpenAI LLM-driven virtual being about the parallels between how sugar is added to all of our food and how AI is current…
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