Best Robin Roth Podcasts (2024)

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BPS 392: From Clerks to Shooting Boba & The Mandalorian with David Klein A.S.C. 1:23:58

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David Klein, A.S.C. (born December 1972) is an American cinematographer known for working with director Kevin Smith on the films Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Clerks II, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Cop Out, Red State. Klein, a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, was the director of photography for True Blood on HBO and for Homeland…

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Season 11 Premiere: Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Paul Bettany Talk "HERE" 25:40

24m ago25:40

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July 3rd, 1985 - a day that a little time travel movie produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Robert Zemeckis called Back to the Future was released to the public. This podcast will dive into the world of BTTF, and discuss the movies, characters, and behind-the-scenes details on one of the greatest trilogies of all time. So buckle in, make su…

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BPS 391: Lighting for David Fincher & Michael Mann with Erik Messerschmidt 1:20:47

1h ago1:20:47

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Award-winning director of photography Erik Messerschmidt, ASC has a natural eye for arresting and spellbinding images, thriving in a role that allows him to combine his love of art, craft and science. Recently, he lensed Devotion for director J.D. Dillard, based on the real-life story of a Black naval officer who befriends a white naval officer dur…

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Episode 6.6: Battleground PA: Voters, Values, and the Fight for the Future 56:25

11d ago56:25

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Interviewer: RAFAEL KHACHATURIAN. In this episode, Professors MARC MEREDITH and MICHAEL MORSE from the University of Pennsylvania unpack Pennsylvania's pivotal role in the upcoming U.S. election. They explore Pennsylvania’s unique political geography, its electoral laws, and the critical implications of mail-in ballots. The discussion dives into th…

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BPS 390: Becoming a Jack of All Trades Writer/Director with Greg Mottola 1:28:17

6d ago1:28:17

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By Bulletproof Screenwriting

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BPS 389: From Short Films to Narcos with Josef Kubota Wladyka 1:15:13

22d ago1:15:13

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Today on the show we have writer, producer, and director Josef Kubota Wladyka.Josef Kubota Wladyka’s debut feature film, Manos Sucias, won Best New Narrative Director at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival and was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards, Best First Feature and Best Editing. Josef has also directed episodes of the acclaimed televisio…

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Episode 6.5: Ian Lustick on Israel-Gaza and the United States 57:58

16d ago57:58

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Interviewer: MATTHEW BERKMAN. Penn Professor (emeritus) IAN LUSTICK, who has been teaching on the Israel-Palestine conflict at Penn since 1991, returns to the podcast to share his thoughts on the ongoing crisis.By Andrea Mitchell Center

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BPS 388: Hemingway and the Art of the Documentary with Lynn Novick 1:16:12

22d ago1:16:12

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I am a huge fan of today’s guest. Since seeing one of her first documentaries, I was transfixed by her power of storytelling. Our guest is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning documentary filmmaker, Lynn Novick---a formidable and respected PBS documentary filmmaker with thirty-plus years of experience in the business.Her archival mini and docu-series …

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Episode 6.4: Socialism as an Alternative to Liberal Democracy? A Conversation with Peter Frase 46:10

23d ago46:10

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In this episode, MIRANDA SKLAROFF is in conversation with PETER FRASE, editorial board member of Jacobin magazine and author of Four Futures: Life After Capitalism. Frase presents a case for socialism as a superior alternative to liberal democracy, delving into the critical differences between socialists and social democrats. The discussion also ex…

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BPS 387: How to Protect Your Film from Online Piracy with Evan Zeisel 1:02:11

27d ago1:02:11

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Movie piracy has hurt the pockets of every filmmaker. But indie filmmakers are often affected worse. Today on the show we have Evan Zeisel and he has been systematically tracking down piracy sites for years. Ten years ago, Evan made his first feature film and landed a distributor. Within a week of being on its first VOD site, his film was already p…

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BPS 386: Lighting the Biggest Films of All-Time with Dean Cundey A.S.C 1:13:04

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Today, my guest is a prolific cinematographer, accomplished photographer, and member of the American Society of Cinematographers, Dean Cundey A.S.C.Dean rose to fame for extraordinary cinematography in the 1980s and 1990s. His early start was working on the set of Halloween. Dean is credited as director of photography on five Back To The Future fil…

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BPS 385: Selling Indie Films with the Regional Cinema Model with Daedalus Howell 1:13:24

1M ago1:13:24

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Today on the show we have writer/director Daedalus Howell. Daedalus' film Pill Head is the definition of being a Filmtrepreneur. So much, in fact, I used his film as a case study in my book Rise of the Filmtrepreneur®: How to Turn Your Indie Film into a Moneymaking Business. The method he used was the "regional cinema model." This model is based ar…

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BPS 384: Building a Hollywood Directing Career with Brad Silberling 1:20:53

2M ago1:20:53

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Today on the show we have writer, producer and director Brad Silberling. I had the pleasure of meeting Brad back in 2005 at my first Sundance Film Festival. He was very kind with his time and gave me some great advice.His feature films include City of Angels starring Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage, Moonlight Mile, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffm…

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BPS 383: How to Raise $2 Million Using NFTs with Arel Avellino 1:12:30

2M ago1:12:30

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NFTs are all the rage today but how can indie filmmakers use them to generate revenue? I did an entire episode dedicated to NFT and Indie Films last year and it is, by far, one of the most downloaded episodes ever.Today on the show we have a filmmaker and creator that was able to raise $2 million for a brand new IP using NFTs. His name is Arel Avel…

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Episode 6.3: Indian Democracy Between Elections: A Conversation with Professor Lisa Mitchell 47:52

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Interviewer: JOSHUA ROSE. In her book, Hailing the State: Indian Democracy Between Elections, Professor LISA MITCHELL explores the various methods of collective action used by people in India to hold elected officials and government administrators accountable. Moving beyond an exclusive focus on electoral processes, Mitchell argues that to understa…

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BPS 382: The Way of the Creative Filmmaker with Jocelyn Jones 1:23:03

2M ago1:23:03

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Jocelyn Jones was raised in an artist's community on the Hudson River just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. This idyllic hamlet is home to some of the most influential artists of our time and it was here that her interest in art, artists and their process began.She is the daughter of Henry Jones, a character actor whose credits include some 40 films …

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BPS 381: From Micro-Budget to World-Wide Distribution with Shane Stanley 1:21:28

2M ago1:21:28

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At sixteen years old, Shane Stanley had already received his first Emmy Award for his work on Desperate Passage (1987) which starred Michael Landon. Over the next few years he learned filmmaking under his father Lee Stanley on what became known as The Desperate Passage Series (1988 to 1995) starring Sharon Gless, Edward James Olmos, Marlo Thomas an…

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Episode 6.2: Corruption and Code: How Data Centers are Shaping Virginia's Future 37:07

3M ago37:07

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Interviewer: MATTHEW BERKMAN. Anti-corruption activist JOSH STANFIELD returns to the AMC podcast. This discussion centers on the significant impact of data centers in Virginia, which currently hosts the largest data center market in the world. These massive facilities, crucial for the growing prevalence of AI and other technologies, bring economic …

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BPS 380: Watch This to Survive on a Film Set with Christine Chen 1:17:51

3M ago1:17:51

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Christine Chen is an Academy qualified film producer, director and co-author of Get Reelisms. She fell in love with capturing images and telling stories through film the first time she got her hands on an early addition VHS camcorder in 1993. Christine’s love of film turned into a life-long passion for writing and directing. Christine has a B.A. fr…

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BPS 379: The Art of Being a Military Advisor on Set with Jariko Denman 1:06:01

3M ago1:06:01

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Jariko Denman was born in Washington DC and, as a military brat, grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airborne School, he completed the assessment and selection process for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Ft Lewis, Washington. Jariko went on to serve in the…

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BPS 378: Directing as a Team & NOT Killing Each Other with Vanessa & Joseph Winter 1:02:59

3M ago1:02:59

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Vanessa and Joseph Winter are a writer/director duo best known for their critically acclaimed SXSW midnighter “Deadstream,” a horror comedy coming to Shudder in October. They also wrote and directed a segment of the highly anticipated V/H/S/99 which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Their feature debut, Deadst…

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BPS 377: I Almost Died Making My Indie Film with Josh David Jordan 1:00:46

4M ago1:00:46

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Josh David Jordan is a Texas filmmaker, director, actor and artist. Starting off as an actor, He appeared in several feature films, as well as the sitcom, SCRUBS. He began to slowly transition myself behind the lens. Josh worked on MTV featured music videos for the Polyphonic Spree, Rhett Miller of the Old 97's and many more. After premiering his s…

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Episode 6.1: Environmental Policy in Peril: A Conversation with Professor Eric Orts 24:27

3M ago24:27

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AUDREY JAQUISS sits down with Penn Professor ERIC ORTS to explore the future of environmental regulation and politics in light of recent Supreme Court decisions. In the last two years, the Court has significantly curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to protect wetlands and regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Th…

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BPS 376: How to Make Money in TODAY's Indie Film with Jon Erwin 1:13:19

3M ago1:13:19

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In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others. …

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BPS 375: Directing Al Pacino in an Indie Film with Johnny Martin 52:06

4M ago52:06

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Since he was eighteen years old, Johnny Martin has been solely working in the film and television industry. He began his career as a stuntman, and within a relatively short period of time graduated to being a stunt coordinator and second-unit director. In those capacities, Johnny has worked on over 260 films, TV shows, and commercials, and even won…

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BONUS EPISODE: How to Succeed as a Screenwriter with Thomas Dever 1:03:26

4M ago1:03:26

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Today on the show we have head of writer success at Coverfly, Thomas Dever. Thomas has been helping screenwriters for years. I wanted to have him on the show to discuss what he's seeing in the film business, from a street level. Thomas works with all the major agencies, top end producers and managers. If anyone knows what Hollywood is looking or he…

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BPS 374: The Making Of Small Engine Repair with John Pollono 1:14:10

4M ago1:14:10

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This week I brought on the show, playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor, John Pollono. I wanted to go down the road a little bit about his remarkable journey in the business which expands across theatre and short films. John is one of the founders of the Jabberwocky Theatre Company in 2004 which became the Rogue Machine Theatre in 2008 where…

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BONUS EPISODE: The Art of Writing Adaptations with Joe Wright 55:28

4M ago55:28

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Today on the show we have Oscar® nominated filmmaker and screenwriter Joe Wright. Joe has established himself as one of Hollywood’s top directors with his rare ability to captivate global audiences through his extraordinary cinematic craft. Most recently, Wright directed the psychological thriller THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW, starring Amy Adams, Julian…

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BPS 373: Cinematography for Directors with Jacqueline B. Frost 51:58

4M ago51:58

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Cinematographers are really the directors of images while directors are the authors of the performances. Evidently, the collaboration between these two important persons on set with a shared vision and respect influences the work environment and (the ultimate result) the film, a great deal. We’re inspired this week by cinematographer, and author, J…

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BONUS EPISODE: Mastering Screenwriting in Hollywood with Mick Hurbis-Cherrier 1:05:28

4M ago1:05:28

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Today on the show we have author, filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Hurbis-Cherrier. Mick is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. His works have been broadcast and shown around the country and have garnered prizes at many festivals including the Black Maria Film & Video Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Athens Film & Video Festival and the Cin…

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BPS 372: How NOT to Lose Money Producing Indie Films with Anne Marie Gillen 1:04:38

4M ago1:04:38

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The film industry had to adjust a lot since the hit of COVID. Thanks to streaming services, the hit wasn’t as volatile as could be. Now that society seems to be reaching the end of the pandemic, the future of the filmmaking and film experience post-COVID has become part of the conversation. To help us explore the subject, I have on the show today, …

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BPS 371: Selling Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark with Cody Meirick 47:24

5M ago47:24

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Today on the show we have filmmaker Cody Meirick. Cody is the director of the documentary Scary Stories, based on the wildly popular book series Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark. We discuss how he leveraged an underserved niche audience, how he piggy-backed off the major studio release of the narrative version and how he was able to get access to …

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BPS 370: Changing the World with Your Documentary with Susan Kucera 27:13

5M ago27:13

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In the stillness of a serene morning, the light of inspiration dawns upon us as we venture into the depths of human creativity and perseverance. On today's episode, we welcome the visionary documentarian Susan Kucera, whose lens captures the intricate dance of life and the profound undercurrents of our existence.Susan Kucera, a remarkable filmmaker…

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Your Friend In Time (Season 10 Epilogue) 27:20

5M ago27:20

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July 3rd, 1985 - a day that a little time travel movie produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Robert Zemeckis called Back to the Future was released to the public. This podcast will dive into the world of BTTF, and discuss the movies, characters, and behind-the-scenes details on one of the greatest trilogies of all time. So buckle in, make su…

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BPS 369: Music Licensing for Film Demystified with Chris Small 46:57

5M ago46:57

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We have all wanted to have a killer song we love in one of our films or projects, that perfect song that makes the scene pop off the screen. When you begin to investigate how to get permission for the song you soon discover the maze of red tape and crap you need to deal with in order to have the song in your film.From getting film festival rights t…

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Back to the Future: The Podcast LIVE at Comicpalooza 2024 with Jeff Smith, Michael Carrell and Sean Tajipour 46:14

5M ago46:14

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July 3rd, 1985 - a day that a little time travel movie produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Robert Zemeckis called Back to the Future was released to the public. This podcast will dive into the world of BTTF, and discuss the movies, characters, and behind-the-scenes details on one of the greatest trilogies of all time. So buckle in, make su…

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BPS 368: To Film and Die in L.A - Micro-Budget Misadventures with Adam William Ward 1:14:51

6M ago1:14:51

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Today on the show we have writer/director, Adam William Ward. His new film is called Wally Got Wasted. I brought him on the show to discuss the crazy misadventures he had shooting guerilla-style in the City of Angels, Los Angeles. L.A. is probably the toughest city in the world to shoot a guerilla-style film. His stories are not on filled with know…

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The Future is AI with "ATLAS" Director Brad Peyton and Juniper Sparks 30:11

6M ago30:11

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July 3rd, 1985 - a day that a little time travel movie produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Robert Zemeckis called Back to the Future was released to the public. This podcast will dive into the world of BTTF, and discuss the movies, characters, and behind-the-scenes details on one of the greatest trilogies of all time. So buckle in, make su…

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BPS 367: Making Money Self Distributing Your Indie Film with Naomi McDougall Jones 1:27:52

6M ago1:27:52

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Today episode is probably one of the most important shows I have released in some time. On the show is filmmaker Naomi McDougall Jones the writer, actress and producer behind the indie film Bite Me, a subversive romantic comedy about a real-life vampire and the IRS agent who audits them, directed by Meredith Edwards.The filmmakers of Bite Me have d…

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Episode 5.15: Bonds Beyond Borders: Affect and Memory in the Yugoslav People's Army 51:32

6M ago51:32

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TANJA PETROVIĆ, principal research associate at the Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, discusses her recent book Utopia in Uniform: Affective Afterlives of the Yugoslav People's Army. Moderated by RAFAEL KHACHATURIAN.By Andrea Mitchell Center

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BPS 366: Using Filmmaking for Change in the World with Jon Fitzgerald 44:26

6M ago44:26

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Today on the show we have filmmaker and author Jon Fitzgerald. Jon has twenty-five years of experience in the independent film, internet, and film festival communities, a rare leader with a unique combination of skills. As a filmmaker, he has produced a number of award-winning documentaries; and as a consultant, he has guided many independent film …

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BPS 365: Making Money & Cracking the Amazon Code for Self Distribution with Ismael Gomez 1:02:32

6M ago1:02:32

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Today on the show we have a filmmaker that was able to crack the Amazon code and actually make money self-distributing his low-budget film on the platform. His name is Ismael Gomez.Ismael Gomez is a Cuban-American filmmaker. In 2009, he received an Artist Fellowship grant to pursue his B.A degree in Film Production. After completing his studies, he…

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Episode 5.14: Professor Anne Norton on Wild Democracy 51:06

6M ago51:06

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ANNE NORTON, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses her book Wild Democracy: Anarchy, Courage, and Ruling the Law with moderator and Penn alumnus JOSHUA ROSE.By Andrea Mitchell Center

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Episode 5.13: The Erosion of Democracy: Dr. Robin S. Brooks on Democratic Backsliding 38:27

7M ago38:27

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DR. ROBIN S. BROOKS, career diplomat and former Special Advisor to the Vice President for Europe, Russia, Multilateral Affairs, and Democracy, delves into the intricacies of democracy. The discussion explores the pivotal role of elections and the alarming phenomenon of democratic backsliding, particularly evident in ex-Soviet States. Dr. Brooks she…

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BPS 364: Producing Terrance Malik & Build a Mammoth Empire with Tanner Beard 1:04:53

7M ago1:04:53

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Today on the show we have renaissance filmmaker Tanner Beard. I Had the pleasure of meeting him at the Mammoth Film Festival this year. His adventures in Hollywood are pretty amazing.Tanner Beard is a film and television actor, producer and director as well as CEO of Silver Sail Entertainment and Mammoth Film Festival. SSE was created during the in…

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Episode 5.12: Rep Mikie Sherrill on Whether the Bipartisan Consensus on Foreign Policy Will Hold and on Threats to American Democracy 32:07

7M ago32:07

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This episode focuses on the recent passage of a foreign aid package by the House of Representatives, which includes aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The delay in passing the bill raised concerns about America's reliability in fulfilling its international commitments. The episode explores how partisan divides are reshaping views on foreign policy…

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BPS 363: Editing for Directors with Gael Chandler 54:53

7M ago54:53

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Television editor and author Gael Chandler is on the hot mic today. Most of you may know by now that I started out in post as an editor. Anytime I have another editor on it’s like sailors recalling old battle stories, which are always very entertaining. It is a whole other world when a director says, ‘CUT!’ to the final scene and the elves of film …

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BPS 362: How Indie Films Can Use The Mandalorian Virtual Production Tech with Rene Amador 1:20:31

7M ago1:20:31

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What if indie filmmakers could access the same virtual production systems used on the hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian? What if you could use that same technology at home for your productions? What if it cost less than most RED Camera packages? Today's guest wants to do exactly that. Rene Amador is the co-founder and CEO of the virtual production t…

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Grandes Horizontales with Leslie Zemeckis 33:08

7M ago33:08

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July 3rd, 1985 - a day that a little time travel movie produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Robert Zemeckis called Back to the Future was released to the public. This podcast will dive into the world of BTTF, and discuss the movies, characters, and behind-the-scenes details on one of the greatest trilogies of all time. So buckle in, make su…

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Episode 5.11: Rhiana Gunn-Wright on Climate Policy: From Ideals to Action 44:34

7M ago44:34

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AUDREY JAQUISS interviews RHIANA GUNN-WRIGHT, Climate Policy Director of the Roosevelt Institute. They delve into discussions on the intersection of climate policy with issues such as white supremacy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and economic concerns. Gunn-Wright explores the importance of universality in climate policy and strategies for na…

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