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Behind the Slate

Making the greatest films ever made accessible to all

Join host, Aaron Strand, for a historical deep dive into the life and work of cinema"s greatest directors. Our mission is to lower the barrier of entry to classic cinema through live screening events, multi-part history series, and interviews. We skip across time, genre, and nationality to explore the greatest and wildest stories from the history of film, and use the lives of these extraordinary artists to examine the broader historical context that shaped their art. Think "Hardcore History"

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49. 'Five Easy Pieces' Live at the Plaza Theatre 6-30-24

Behind the Slate ·

2024/08/02

Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Bob Rafelson's 1970 film 'Five Easy Pieces'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion!If you would like to join us for future live events, please visit plazaatlanta.com for tickets!Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube:

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34:29

48. Behind the Slate Presents... 'Woman in the Dunes'...

Behind the Slate ·

2024/06/07

Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Hiroshi Teshigahara's 1964 film 'Woman in the Dunes'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion!If you would like to join us for future live events, please visit plazaatlanta.com for tickets!Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok:

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1:30:19

47. Pitch Playoffs II with Greg Kleinschmidt

Behind the Slate ·

2024/01/26

The boys are back for another thrilling tournament pitting the greatest filmmakers of all time in a head-to-head pitch competition. Hop in the time machine and get ready to laugh, cry, and everything in between.Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastScene and Heard Podcast on Instagram: @sceneandheardpodProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46. Behind the Slate Presents... 'Three Colours:...

Behind the Slate ·

2024/01/19

Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Krzysztof Kieślowski's 1994 film 'Three Colours: White'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively and delightful audience discussion!If you would like to join us for future live events, please visit plazaatlanta.com for tickets!Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok:

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37:58

45. Behind the Slate Presents... 'High and Low' Live...

Behind the Slate ·

2023/12/01

Join Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Akira Kurosawa's 1963 masterpiece 'High and Low' Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:19:46

44. Withdrawal Part 10 - Wrap Party with Jonathan...

Behind the Slate ·

2023/11/17

After 10 long months, countless rehearsals, meetings and podcasts...we have finally wrapped principal photography on 'Withdrawal'. Special guest host Shub Agrawal sits down with director, Aaron Strand, producer, Jonathan Walls, and assistant director Scout Smith to talk through the experience.Jonathan on IG: @jonathanwalls23Scout on IG: @scoutsmith__Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt

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1:01:35

43. Should You Hire an Intimacy Coordinator? with...

Behind the Slate ·

2023/10/20

Aaron sits down with Actor, Writer, Director, and pioneering Intimacy Coordinator, Kristina Arjona. Kristina gives a crash course on this relatively new role set job, and discusses the facts and misconceptions about the profession.Kristina's webpage: https://www.atlintimacycoordinator.com/aboutKristina on IG: @kristina.arjonaKristina's email: kristinaarjona.ic@gmail.comEmail us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastProducer:

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1:14:22

42. Arts and Crafts with Cécile McLorin Salvant

Behind the Slate ·

2023/10/13

Aaron is joined by world-renowned vocalist, Cécile McLorin Salvant. Cécile shares her incredible journey from casual singer to multi-time Grammy Award winner, how she coped with stage fright before singing 'America the Beautiful' at the US Open's Women's Tennis Final, and the importance of putting googly eyes on things. Cécile's webpage: https://www.cecilemclorinsalvant.com/Cécile on IG: @cecilemclorinsalvantCécile on TikTok: @cecilemclorinsalvantCécile on Spotify:

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1:07:15

41. Withdrawal Part 9 - Recovery and Redemption with...

Behind the Slate ·

2023/10/06

Aaron is joined by actor, writer, musician and yoga teacher, Jeanne Heaton. Jeanne shares her incredible journey from a Pennsylvania steel town to the rough-and-tumble Lower East Side of the early 1980's. As her artistic career blossomed, so did her addiction, leading to a 19 year battle with heroin. Now, with nearly two decades sober, Jeanne has dedicated her life to recovery, art, and giving back to her community.One Posture at a Time on Instagram: @onepostureatatimeEmail us:

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1:24:25

40. He Got Game (A Sportswriter's Journey) with Ben...

Behind the Slate ·

2023/09/29

Aaron is joined by special guest, Ben Golliver. In addition to working as the National NBA Writer for The Washington Post, Ben hosts a bi-weekly basketball podcast, 'Greatest of All Talk', where he and co-host Andrew Sharp talk hoops, life, and everything in between. Ben shares an incredible story of passion and perseverance that saw him transform from an uncertain college kid looking for a path to becoming a bestselling author and one of the most respected sports journalists working today.Read his

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58:38

39. The Future of Film Criticism with Sucharita Tyagi

Behind the Slate ·

2023/09/22

Aaron sits down with renowned film critic Sucharita Tyagi for a wide ranging discussion of Hindi Cinema, Film Criticism, and finding your path as an independent creator ARTIST.Sucharita on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sucharitatyagiSucharita on IG: @su4itaEmail us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:32:02

38. Withdrawal Part 8 - Shoot 1 Recap with Jacqueline...

Behind the Slate ·

2023/09/15

Aaron is joined by filmmaker and co-host of the 'Scene and Heard' Podcast, Jacqueline Postajian to have a post-set debrief!Jackie on IG: @jacpostajScene and Heard on IG: @sceneandheardpodWithdrawal on IG: @withdrawalfilmEmail us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37. Withdrawal Part 7 - Four Days Out

Behind the Slate ·

2023/08/25

We are four days away from beginning production on 'Withdrawal'. A very tired Aaron Strand gives a brief update on the final weeks of pre-pro.Film Instagram: @withdrawalfilmEmail us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:29:29

36. Withdrawal Part 6 - A Creative Life with Emily...

Behind the Slate ·

2023/08/11

Aaron is joined by cinematographer Emily Marquet. Emily is serving as the Director of Photography on 'Withdrawal' and takes us through her long journey to finding her passion for camerawork, that included stops in NYU, Haiti, and London School of Film.Emily's Website: https://emilymarquet.myportfolio.com/workEmily's Instagram: @emilymarquetEmail us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt Hosted on

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1:01:11

35. Reducing Harm with Dr. Tracy Vettese

Behind the Slate ·

2023/08/04

Aaron is joined by Dr. Tracy Vettese, a internist at Grady Hospital in Atlanta who works with the Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition on the front lines of the opioid epidemic. Dr. Vettese takes us through her first hand account of the opioid epidemic and how she has responded to the growing crisis. She shares her message of hope and progress and gives a few suggestions of things to keep in mind as we work on 'Withdrawal'Harm Reduction

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46:40

34. Withdrawal Part 5 - Project Update

Behind the Slate ·

2023/08/02

Aaron shares several updates on the Withdrawal pre-production process and gives his thoughts on the film industry shut down.Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:56

33. Withdrawal Part 4 - Loving the Process with Brent...

Behind the Slate ·

2023/07/28

Aaron is joined by filmmaker, and actor Brent Michal who plays the lead role of 'Jay' in Withdrawal. Brent talks about his journey from child actor to filmmaker back to acting again and shares the love of the process that keeps him going.Brent's Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/brentmichalEmail us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32. Indie Film in Athens, GA with Evan McNary

Behind the Slate ·

2023/07/21

Aaron is joined by filmmaker, Evan McNary. In 2021, Evan released his debut feature film 'Ragged Heart' which was shot in Athens, GA. After scrapping and saving enough money to shoot the film himself, Evan used many unconventional filmmaking techniques to craft a unique and heartfelt story about father grieving for his daughter. He talks all about his process in making the film, sharing helpful tips and powerful insights about filmmaking and the current state of independent cinema. Film Website:

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1:27:17

31. Withdrawal Part 3 - An Actor Prepares with Millie...

Behind the Slate ·

2023/07/14

Outside of the script, casting is the most part of the filmmaking process. Today, Aaron talks through the casting process for 'Withdrawal' and then speaks with lead actor, Millie Rose Evans. Millie is an actor and musician based in Atlanta, GA. She gives a step-by-step insight into her experience during the 'Withdrawal' casting process, providing valuable tips, and honest testimony.Follow Millie Rose Evans:Instagram: @millieroseevansSpotify:

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1:34:15

30. An Indie Education with Noam Kroll

Behind the Slate ·

2023/07/07

Aaron is joined by filmmaker, podcaster, blogger and all around Indie Film expert, Noam Kroll. Since 2012, Noam has created one of the greatest free resources available to filmmakers, www.noamkroll.com. Through reviews, tutorials, and first hand narratives, Noam provides everything you need to become a self taught filmmaker. Additionally he runs a podcast, 'Show Don't Tell' dedicated to micro-budget filmmaking, where he speaks to filmmakers from all over the world about their work and process

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