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Crash Zoom

Aaron Strand and Sammie Purcell

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27. 'Saffron Kingdom' - an Interview with Arfat Sheikh

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2025/05/14

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we speak with writer/director Arfat Sheikh about his debut feature 'Saffron KingdomArfat on IG: @arfat_a_sheikhSaffron Kingdom on IG: @saffronkingdomfilmYou can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou

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26. Billionaires go Vertical - an Interview with...

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2025/05/07

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we speak with actress/writer/director Madison Hatfield about directing Vertical Dramas and her recent essay "The Billionaire Trope".Read The Billionaire TropeMadison on IG: @madhat31Madison's WebsiteYou can check out Sammie's

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1:10:14

25. ATLFF, Festival Tips, 60 Minutes Under Pressure,...

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2025/04/30

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:ATLFF Opening WeekendAaron's Top 5 Film Fest Tips (Number 2 will BLOW YOUR MIND)Bill Owens Steps down from '60 Minutes' as Trump puts pressure on the Paramount-Skydance Merger (The Wrap)The Data on Crew Diversity

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1:23:43

24. Sinners, Zaslov's Redemption, WGA Report, Academy...

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2025/04/23

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:F the Haters, 'Sinners' is a HIT (NY Times)Michael Wolff's Zaslov Profile (New York Mag)WGA Report (THR)Oscar Voters Must Watch Films (Rolling Stone)Nickelodeon Releases New Show on Youtube (Ankler)China Limits US

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1:11:03

23. Cannes 2025 Lineup, Art v Commerce, Anora PVOD...

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2025/04/16

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:The Cannes 2025 Lineup (Indiewire)Seth Rogan calling out Steve Asbell (youtube)Art V. CommerceAnora's PVOD Success (The Wrap)SNL in the UK (Variety)Academy Awards recognize Stunt Design (Indiewire)You can check out

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1:23:05

22. Top 5 Music Biopics, 45 Day Window Ultimatum,...

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2025/04/09

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:In honor of Sam Mendes' FOUR Beatles Movies...Sammie tortures Aaron by making him name his Top 5 Favorite Music BiopicsCinemacon news:AMC CEW Adam Aron stops short of issuing a 45 Day Theatrical Ultimatum

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1:08:08

21. Love It or Hate it!, Hessinger's Revenge,...

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2025/04/02

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:Updates from some of our favorite stories (Love it or Hate it?)Greg Hessinger will negotiate for the AMPTP (And why this is terrible for SAG-AFTRA!) (Deadline)Amy Pascal and David Heyman will Produce 'James Bond'

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1:37:08

20. Top 5 Films since COVID, Is AI Fair Use?, Apple...

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2025/03/26

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:The Top 5 Films Since COVIDIs AI Fair Use? (Deadline)Apple TV Blues (Puck)Sundance City Predictions (Indiewire)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's

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1:07:36

19. WB Auteur Studio?, Duplass Distro, New...

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2025/03/19

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:Mike and Pam's Auteur Strategy at Warner Bros (Puck)Mark Duplass Self-Distribution (Indiewire)Namwali Serpell Claims a New Literalism is Destroying Movies (New Yorker)WGA and SAG Streaming Bonuses (Ankler)Miami Beach

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1:08:21

18. Technicolor Falls, Anora Union Misinformation,...

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2025/03/12

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:Oscar Ratings (Vulture)Technicolor Out of Business (Variety)Crewstories IG sparks Anora Backlash...is it real? (Distractify)Sesame Street Layoffs (NPR)Ezra Edelman got SCREWED (Indiewire)You can check out Sammie's

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1:08:02

17. Oscar Reactions, Theatrical Windows, Kathleen...

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2025/03/05

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:Oscar ReactionsIMAX Narnia "Nuclear Option" (Screenrant)AMC Hits Back (Deadline)Kathleen Kennedy Succession Drama (The Hollywood Reporter)Spotify Partners with Elevenlabs for AI Audio Books (Yahoo Finance)You can

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1:20:20

16. Oscar Predictions, Oscar Futures, Amazon Bags...

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2025/02/26

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:A few words about our TiktokOscar Predictions!Oscar AI Disclosure (Deadline)Oscars Streaming kills Linear (The Hollywood Reporter)The Broccolis Sell Bond' to Amazon (Deadline)Maya Hawke says Directors Cast Based on

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1:18:08

15. Berlinale Winners and Losers, Do Casting...

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2025/02/19

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:Berlinale Winners and Losers! (The Hollywood Reporter)Tyler Perry Casting Director does Damage Control (Deadline)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's

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1:03:01

14. NY Tax Incentives, Fulton County Arts Funding, AI...

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2025/02/12

PLEASE NOTE: we apologize for the quality on Aaron's audio - this was an unexpected technical difficulty and is not the norm.Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:NY Tax Incentives (Deadline)Fulton County Arts Funding (Atlanta News First)AI Copyright

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1:13:47

13. Is Indie TV Viable?, Slumping Sundance, How to...

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2025/02/05

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:IsIndie TV Viable? (Ankler)Sundance Sales Disappoint (The Wrap)Save LA Petition/California Tax Credits (The Wrap)NBC-Universal is Restructuring (Deadline)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on

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1:24:12

12. Sammie Does Sundance, Oscar Noms, Greta v...

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2025/01/29

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:Sammie's first SundanceOscar Noms (The Atlantic)What Trump's War on DEI means for Indies (USA Today)Greta Gerwig's Theatrical Win over Netflix (Screenrant)Should Indie Streamers Bundle? (Indiewire)The Brutalist used

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1:22:01

11. Is David Lynch in the Top Ten Greatest American...

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2025/01/22

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:The passing of David Lynch, and where he ranks in our Top 10 Greatest American Directors list.You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's

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1:05:22

10. LA Fires, 2025 Box Office Projections, A Wicked...

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2025/01/15

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:LA Fires2025 Global Box Office Projections (Variety)Auteurs as IP? (Indiewire)A Wicked PVOD Narrative (Deadline)The death of Venu (Reuters)The Great Dumbing Down of Netflix (PCMag)You can check out Sammie's

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1:14:47

9. Interview with Filmmaker Evelyn Lorena

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2025/01/08

Sammie is on vacation so we are inviting a special guest to the show, Evelyn Lorena. Evelyn is an actress and filmmaker who's most recent short film 'Gabriela' qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards.She takes through her film development, the health issues she suffered during production, and why post-production budgets are often overlooked by indie filmmakers.You can watch 'Gabriela' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-20lBmOIAYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail

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1:14:11

8. 2024 Year in Review

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2025/01/01

HAPPY NEW YEAR!Welcome to Crash Zoom, join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On today's very special episode we look back on the crazy year in film in television that was 2024.You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us:

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