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The Oscar Project Podcast

Jonathan Ytreberg

A discussion of all the films nominated for Oscars, starting in 1929, plus interviews with filmmakers and authors writing about the film industry.

tv & film film history

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23:06

3.3 Filmmaker Interview with Hannah Beach, Phoebe...

The Oscar Project Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Hannah Beach, Phoebe Campbell-Harris, and Sophie Stacey, the director, writer, and producer of the short film "A Matter of Minutes," a story of a young woman facing a life threatening situation at a house party.Listen to hear about Phoebe's personal experience that inspired the story, how the film used aspect ratio to drive the story, and a partnership the film has developed with the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.Books mentioned in this epis...

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3.2 2025 Film Preview

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2025/01/06

Send us a textToday's episode is a rundown of all the biggest films (and some not so big) that will be coming out in wide release in 2025. These dates are always subject to change, so be sure to subscribe to The Oscar Project newsletter to stay up to date on all the new releases coming your way each and every week.

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3.1 Street Angel with Beth Lisogorsky

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2025/01/03

Send us a textHappy New Year!The Oscar Project returns to its origins today with a conversation about the 1928 film Street Angel. My friend Beth Lisogorsky from Beth's TV & Film Recommendations joins me to discuss the film and we talk about some modern analogues to the love story, how certain stars were able to make the transition from silent to sound films while others were not, and just how many animals does one film need!You can watch Street Angel on YouTube and be sure to check o...

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20:43

2.62 2024 Podcast Year in Review

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2024/12/31

Send us a textIt's time for my 2024 podcast year in review where I count down the 12 most listened to episode of the year. Check back in this podcast feed for all the episodes mentioned.

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2.61 Top 10s of 2024

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2024/12/27

Send us a textToday's episode is the first of several year end episodes where I recap 2024 and look ahead into 2025. First up are my top 10s of 2024 where my lists include:Top movie books I read in 2024Top short film of 2024Biggest surprises and disappointments of 2024Top first time watches in 2024Top films of 2024Be sure to check out my Substack newsletter for full articles on each of these as we count down to the new year and my next episode where I will be recapping everything that happene...

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23:40

2.60 2024 Documentaries Recap

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2024/12/21

Send us a textI am joined on the podcast today by fellow Substack author Vicki Lesley where we sit down to discuss 2024 in documentaries. We review the Oscar short lists that were announced earlier this week, and talk about a few of our favorites as well as some of the titles that were missing from these lists.The full list of short listed documentaries is below. Documentary FeatureThe Bibi FilesBlack Box DiariesDahomeyDaughtersEnoFridaHollywoodgateNo Other LandPorcelain WarQueendomThe Remark...

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2.59 97th Oscar Shortlist Reaction

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2024/12/17

Send us a textIn today's episode, I look over the Oscar shortlists for ten categories that were released by The Academy this morning and provide initial reactions. The categories with announced shortlists are:Documentary FeatureDocumentary Short SubjectInternational FeatureMakeup and HairstylingSoundOriginal ScoreOriginal SongAnimated Short FilmLive Action Short FilmVisual EffectsCheck out the full list of films on my Substack newsletter.

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2.58 Filmmaker Interview with Aryasb Feiz

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2024/12/13

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Aryasb Feiz, the director of the short film "Tomorrow," a story of a young boy fighting for survival in the streets of Shiraz in the 1970s. The film is currently qualified for the 97th Academy Awards.Listen to hear a little bit about the meaning behind the title of the film, the ideas behind the development of the characters in the film, and how the team actually used the position of the sun in the film to help progress the story.Books mentioned i...

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2.57 Filmmaker Interview with Nebojsa Slijepcevic

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2024/12/10

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Nebojsa Slijepcevic, the director of the short film "The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent," a story of one man who decided to stand up for those being persecuted unfairly. The film is currently qualified for the 97th Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film and the true story it was based on, the importance of casting the right actors for the central characters, and the challenges of filming in the tight confines of an actua...

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50:45

2.56 Filmmaker Interview with Emiliano Bolado, Isaac...

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2024/12/06

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Isaac Bell, Emiliano Bolado, and Madalyn Horcher, three of the creative forces behind the short film "Over the Board," a story of two long lost brothers who connect over a shared interest in chess. Isaac stars with his twin brother Elijah (who sadly was not available to join the conversation) and the film is qualified for the 97th Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the filmmakers used reflections as well as black and white imagery to show the dif...

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2.55 Filmmaker Interview with Marco Perego

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2024/12/03

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Marco Pergeo, the director of the short film "Dovecote," a intimate look at one woman's preparation to leave prison. Filmed in a working women's prison in Venice and featuring actual inmates, the film stars Zoe Saldaña and is qualified for the 97th Academy Awards.Listen to hear about how Marco came to make this film with his friend an mentor Alexander Dinelaris, the planning that went into creating a film that looks like it is composed of one cont...

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2.54 Filmmaker Interview with Akshit Kumar

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2024/11/29

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Akshit Kumar, the director of the short film "bonVoyage pour monVoyage," an experimental film animating Akshit's travels. The film received the bronze medal in the experimental/alternative category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the some of the Akshit's travels, the process of turning static drawings into animated scenes, and some of Akshit's favorite places to visit around India.Books mentioned in this episode include:Goo...

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2.53 Jackson Ytreberg Memorial Episode

The Oscar Project Podcast ·

2024/11/26

Send us a text17 years ago today, my wife Denise and I lost our first son Jackson and it was by far the hardest thing either of us has ever been through. I asked her to come on the podcast with me to tell Jackson's story to the world and help me remember him on this very difficult day.If you have a story related to premature birth or anything similar, please share it with us by leaving a comment on this episode. You can find out more information about Prematurity Awareness Month at marchofdim...

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2.52 Author Interview with Neal Fischer

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2024/11/22

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Neal Fischer, author of two new movie trivia books, The Rom-Com Ultimate Movie Trivia Book and the Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book. He also hosts two podcasts, Triviality and Curated by Chance.Listen to hear about what goes into creating trivia questions for books like these, a bit about Neal's experience on the FOX game show The Floor, and one of the best arguments related to Die Hard as a Christmas movie you'll ever hear.Books mentioned in ...

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2.51 Filmmaker Interview with Aaron Johnson

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2024/11/19

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Aaron Johnson, the director of the short film "The 17%," a documentary about Colette Divitto, a young woman with Downs Syndrome and her successful cookie business. The film received the silver medal in the documentary category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the some of the people that Collete employs in her business, some of the films that inspired the world of this film, and some of the biggest challenges of creating the ...

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2.50 Filmmaker Interview with Florian Maurice, Maxime...

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2024/11/15

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Florian Maurice, Maxime Foltzer, and Estelle Bonnardel, the directors of the short film "Au Revoir Mon Monde," an animated film about a man in a fish costume trying to reach the woman he loves before the world ends. The film received the gold medal in the animation category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the origin of the film in Florian's own life, some of the films that inspired the world of this film, and some of the bi...

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2.49 Filmmaker Interview with Rishabh Raj Jain

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2024/11/12

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Rishabh Raj Jain, the director of the short film "A Dream Called Kushi (Happiness)," a documentary about a one young woman seeking an opportunity to escape a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh and receive education in the West. The film received the bronze medal in the documentary category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the origin of the film in Rishabh's investigative reporting in Myanmar and Bangladesh, how refugees hav...

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2.48 Filmmaker Interview with Hannah Rafkin

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2024/11/08

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Hannah Rafkin, the director of the short film "Keeper," a documentary about one man's effort to keep bees in the Bronx while raising his daughters as a single father. The film received the gold medal in the documentary category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about how a small 5-minute project blossomed into this film, how Hannah built the trust necessary continue filming when Flynn got sick, and some experiences that didn't mana...

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2.47 Filmmaker Interview with Jens Kevin Georg

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2024/11/05

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Jens Kevin Georg, the director of the short film "Crust" which tells the story of a young boy in search of his first scar. The film received the silver medal in the narrative category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film, how he knew he had selected the right actor to play his lead, how he found a roller coaster to fit in his film, and Jens' own first scar.Books mentioned in this episode include:Slau...

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2.46 Filmmaker Interview with Sarah Blok

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2024/11/01

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Sarah Blok, the director of the short film "Trouble" which explores the story of a family dealing with changing relationships amid the separation of the two parents. The film was a finalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the involvement of two actors in casting the film, how Sarah's background in playwriting contributed to the development of the characters in the film, and .Books mentioned in this episode include:Life Cer...

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