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MovieMaker

MovieMaker Magazine

From MovieMaker Magazine, a podcast featuring conversations with great moviemakers about the art and craft of making movies. Tim Molloy talks to moviemakers about screenwriting, directing, acting, and all of the other creative work that goes into moviemaking. Like MovieMaker"s print magazine and moviemaker.com, we"re here for everyone who wants to learn more about how movies are made. Also, check out Actual Facts, our documentary-focused podcast hosted by Eric Steuer. You can listen to it right here

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00:30:29

Andrew DeYoung (Friendship)

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2025/06/05

Andrew DeYoung is the director of the magnificent Friendship, starring Tim Robinson as a suburban dad who becomes platonically smitten with a cool new neighbor played by Paul Rudd. We talk about men's struggle to stay connected, a dark theory about one of the central relationships in the film, and something audiences have guessed at but that wasn't intentional.Friendship is his directorial feature debut, and he was delighted by the support he received.Andrew DeYoung photo by Monica Schipper.

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00:38:36

Freddy MacDonald (Sew Torn)

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2025/05/15

A lot of things have happened to Freddy MacDonald that aren't supposed to happen anymore. His short film "Sew Torn" got him into AFI and scored him a meeting with Joel Coen, who urged him to turn it into a full-length film. He did.Sew Torn, out now, is the story of a seamstress who comes across a drug deal gone awry on a beautiful, isolated Swiss road. She must decide on one of three courses of action. Things spin out from there. You can read a bit more about Freddy MacDonald and watch and exclusive

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00:39:06

Joe List (Tom Dustin: Portrait of a Comedian)

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2025/05/08

Joe List and Tom Dustin both started out as Boston-area comedians more than 20 years ago. They quickly became friends, drinking buddies and roommates, with a shared dream of moving to New York City to pursue comedy greatness. List followed through on the dream. He got sober, scored a slew of TV appearances and standup specials, and started a thriving podcast, Tuesdays With Stories, with his friend and fellow comedian Mark Normand. He's also just directed his first film — a documentary — about his

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00:41:16

'Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary' | Actual Facts

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2024/12/17

Sail away with us as we discuss 'Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary,' the new film from director Garret Price. Part of Bill Simmons' Music Box series, the doc explores the rise—and modern-day reevaluation—of the breezy, easy-listening rock that emerged from Southern California in the late '70s and early '80s.Actual Facts is hosted by Eric SteuerGuest co-host: Jason BetrueSend us a note at actualfactspod@gmail.comOur show's theme music is by Yalls: https://www.dancasey.me/For more from MovieMaker Magazine,

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58:24

Houses That Are Also Pop Culture Landmarks with Tommy...

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2024/11/26

Guest co-host Jason Betrue returns to Actual Facts to talk about ‘The House From …,’ a fun new documentary about iconic homes from movies and TV shows like ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Friday,’ ‘The Outsiders,’ ‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’, ‘A Christmas Story,’ and many more. The film explores the lives of the homeowners who navigate the unique challenges and joys of living in pop culture landmarks. Eric closes out the episode with an interview with the film’s director, Tommy Avallone.Actual Facts is

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00:58:24

Houses That Are Also Pop Culture Landmarks with Tommy...

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2024/11/26

We discuss ‘The House From …,’ a fun new documentary about iconic homes from movies and TV shows like ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Friday,’ ‘The Outsiders,’ ‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’, ‘A Christmas Story,’ and many more. The film looks at the lives of the homeowners who navigate the unique challenges and joys of living in pop culture landmarks. We wrap up the episode with an interview with the film’s director, Tommy Avallone.Actual Facts is hosted by Eric SteuerGuest co-host: Jason BetrueSend us a

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26:04

'The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' with Director...

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2024/11/14

We talk with Benjamin Ree about his documentary 'The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' (2024). The film tells the story of Mats Steen, a young man in Norway born with a severe form of muscular dystrophy that left him physically isolated for most of his life. Through the online multiplayer game 'World of Warcraft,' however, Mats found connection with a community of people around the world. Unbeknownst to his family, he had created a second life in the game as his character, Ibelin, building deep friendships

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00:26:04

'The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' with Director...

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2024/11/14

We talk with Benjamin Ree about his documentary 'The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' (2024). The film tells the story of Mats Steen, a young man in Norway born with a severe form of muscular dystrophy that left him physically isolated for most of his life. Through the online multiplayer game 'World of Warcraft,' however, Mats found connection with a community of people around the world. Unbeknownst to his family, he had created a second life in the game as his character, Ibelin, building deep friendships

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27:40

'Leap of Faith' with Director Nicholas Ma | Actual Facts

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2024/10/31

Joining us is Nicholas Ma to discuss his documentary 'Leap of Faith' (2024), which follows twelve diverse Christian leaders from Grand Rapids, Michigan, as they gather for a series of retreats led by Michael Gulker, organizer of a project called the Colossian Forum. Over a year, these pastors—five women and seven men from various denominations and with differing beliefs and approaches—engage in deep conversations on divisive issues, exploring perspectives shaped by their faith and experiences. We

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00:27:40

'Leap of Faith' with Director Nicholas Ma | Actual Facts

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2024/10/31

Joining us is Nicholas Ma to discuss his documentary 'Leap of Faith' (2024), which follows twelve diverse Christian leaders from Grand Rapids, Michigan, as they gather for a series of retreats led by Michael Gulker, organizer of a project called the Colossian Forum. Over a year, these pastors—five women and seven men from various denominations and with differing beliefs and approaches—engage in deep conversations on divisive issues, exploring perspectives shaped by their faith and experiences. We

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00:31:12

'Tell Them You Love Me' with Director Nick...

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2024/10/17

We speak with Nick August-Perna about his documentary 'Tell Them You Love Me' (2023). The film explores the complex and controversial case of Anna Stubblefield, a former Rutgers ethics professor who was convicted in 2015 for the sexual assault of Derrick Johnson, a nonverbal Black man with cerebral palsy. Stubblefield, a white woman, met Johnson while working to improve his communication skills using Facilitated Communication, a controversial and often disputed method in which a facilitator helps

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31:12

'Tell Them You Love Me' with Director Nick...

MovieMaker ·

2024/10/17

We speak with Nick August-Perna about his documentary 'Tell Them You Love Me' (2023). The film explores the complex and controversial case of Anna Stubblefield, a former Rutgers ethics professor who was convicted in 2015 for the sexual assault of Derrick Johnson, a nonverbal Black man with cerebral palsy. Stubblefield, a white woman, met Johnson while working to improve his communication skills using Facilitated Communication, a controversial and often disputed method in which a facilitator helps

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00:32:00

Damien Leone (TERRIFIER 3)

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2024/10/11

Damien Leone is the director of four films that star the mugging, murdering Art the Clown — All Hallows Eve and Terrifer, Terrifier 2 and the new Terrifier 3. Even if you've never seen his films, you've probably read about them, because of the hype that surrounds the walkouts and episodes that inevitably accompany screenings.We talk about making a $250,000 movie that earns $15 million, the Terrifer 3 scene inspired by American Psycho, and creating the best slasher villain since Freddy Krueger. And

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32:00

Damien Leone (TERRIFIER 3)

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2024/10/11

Damien Leone is the director of four films that star the mugging, murdering Art the Clown — All Hallows Eve and Terrifer, Terrifier 2 and the new Terrifier 3. Even if you've never seen his films, you've probably read about them, because of the hype that surrounds the walkouts and episodes that inevitably accompany screenings.We talk about making a $250,000 movie that earns $15 million, the Terrifer 3 scene inspired by American Psycho, and creating the best slasher villain since Freddy Krueger. And

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49:48

Sam Pressman on the Legacy and Future of the Business...

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2024/10/04

Ed Pressman was one of Hollywood's most impressive producers — a man who worked on films fromAmerican PsychotoThe CrowtoWall Streetto cult classics likeThe Phantom of the ParadiseandBad Lieutenant. His son Sam Pressman took over Pressman Films when his father died last year at 79.Sam Pressman has bold ideas about how to keep making daring films, and one of those ideas is turning to a favorite practice of scrappy DIY filmmakers, crowdfunding. But why is a business known for making classics the

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00:49:48

Sam Pressman on the Legacy and Future of the Business...

MovieMaker ·

2024/10/04

Ed Pressman was one of Hollywood's most impressive producers — a man who worked on films from American Psycho to The Crow to Wall Street to cult classics like The Phantom of the Paradise and Bad Lieutenant. His son Sam Pressman took over Pressman Films when his father died last year at 79. Sam Pressman has bold ideas about how to keep making daring films, and one of those ideas is turning to a favorite practice of scrappy DIY filmmakers, crowdfunding. But why is a business known for making classics

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26:28

Clair Titley on the Real-Life Truman Show of 'The...

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2024/10/03

Clair Titley joins to discuss her documentary 'The Contestant' (2023). The film tells the surreal story of Nasubi, an aspiring Japanese comedian who, in 1998 at the age of 22, was selected for a reality TV show produced by the team behind the popular series 'Denpa Shonen.' Stripped of his clothes and placed in a tiny apartment, Nasubi was tasked with surviving solely on magazine sweepstakes winnings until he amassed 1 million yen in prizes. For 15 months, he lived in isolation, unaware that his

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00:26:28

The Real-Life Truman Show of 'The Contestant' with...

MovieMaker ·

2024/10/03

Clair Titley joins to discuss her documentary 'The Contestant' (2023). The film tells the surreal story of Nasubi, an aspiring Japanese comedian who, in 1998 at the age of 22, was selected for a reality TV show produced by the team behind the popular series 'Denpa Shonen.' Stripped of his clothes and placed in a tiny apartment, Nasubi was tasked with surviving solely on magazine sweepstakes winnings until he amassed 1 million yen in prizes. For 15 months, he lived in isolation, unaware that his

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23:44

Elisa Levine on 'Sweetheart Deal' and Life on...

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2024/09/19

We talk to filmmaker Elisa Levine about her documentary 'Sweetheart Deal.' The film tells the story of four women—Kristine, Krista, Tammy, and Sara—who navigate life on Seattle's infamous Aurora Avenue, a street packed with traffic, motels, and liquor stores, and known for being one of the city's main hubs for street-based sex work. 'Sweetheart Deal' explores the women’s complex relationships with each other, their families, and a man named Elliott, a self-proclaimed healer who offers the women

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35:16

Micah Khan (THE ZOMBIE WEDDING)

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2024/09/17

Micah Khan is one of our favorite people in moviemaking. After years of making shorts and writing his own scripts, he's making his directorial debut on The Weekly World News film THE ZOMBIE WEDDING, the story of the first ever human-zombie wedding, with an ensemble cast that includes Cheri Oteri, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Seth Gilliam, Heather Mattarazo, Vincent Pastore, and many more. We talk with Micah about how he brought his love of visual storytelling, even when time and budget are tight. Hosted

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