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In this first episode of Season 2, documentarian Madeline Gavin joins Past Present Feature to discuss the making of "Beyond Utopia", her gripping BAFTA and Emmy-nominated film about North Korean defectors. She reflects on the emotional intensity of telling stories under high-stakes conditions and the delicate trust required between filmmaker and subject. From the invisible hand of editing to the indivisibility of sound and image, Madeline shares insights into her creative process, drawing inspiration from powerful works like "Collectiv" and exploring how specificity in storytelling can lead to universal resonance.

This marks the first episode of Season 2, where we’re mixing things up - continuing to speak with filmmakers about their latest work and past inspirations, while also expanding the conversation to include deep dives into older films and voices behind the scenes, like curators and festival programmers who play a crucial role in a film’s success.

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Chapters

1. E56 • The More Specific, The More Universal • Madeline Gavin, dir. of ‘Beyond Utopia’ now on Hulu following the Sundance Audience Award (00:00:00)

2. Past Present Feature, Hosted by Marcus Mizelle (00:00:01)

3. Season 2! (00:00:20)

4. Introducing Madeline Gavin, dir. of ‘Beyond Utopia’ now on Hulu following the Sundance Audience Award (00:00:43)

5. Sponsored by Valerion Projectors (00:01:29)

6. Madeline Gavin, dir. of ‘Beyond Utopia’ now on Hulu following the Sundance Audience Award (00:02:10)

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