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Not Your Daddy"s Films

Daddy Dailies are conversations with industry professionals that tell you how they achieved their success, so you can be better armed to succeed in the entertainment industry. Presented by Not Your Daddy"s Films, a social impact organization dedicated to educating and empowering women and nonbinary filmmakers. Follow: Daddy Dailies & your hosts Vika Stubblebine, Carlye Tamaren, Katherine Hughes, Nicole Lipp & Kourtney Bell Join the Patreon for episode insights and to chat with your fellow

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THE MUSICAL with Director Giselle Bonilla (RE RELEASE)

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2026/09/29

In honor of THE MUSICAL now in theaters nationwide, we're bringing back our conversation with director Giselle Bonilla who tells us all the details about directing kids, how the production came to be (then almost fell apart) and how Rob Lowe saved the day. The Musical is Bonilla's feature debut. Go see it... now!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:27

Best of the Best with Director Lena Kahn

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2026/09/22

In this episode we talk to Lena Khan, the director of the Netflix hit movie Best of the Best, co-written by Hasan Minaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam. Think Pitch Perfect but with South Asian dance competitions! We discuss casting, how to work with choreography, how to shoot dance sequences in a dynamic way that also doesn't overwork our cast-- and many more things! Lena is an Emmy-nominated writer and director known for bringing unexpected stories to massive audiences. Her first feature film, THE

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70:42

My Fault / Your Fault: London - Directing Duo Dani...

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2026/09/15

Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler are a directing duo under the moniker Similar But Different. They are known for their sharp wit, bold style, and a knack for coaxing out performances that feel effortlessly real— and for being a pretty good time. Dubbed a “female powerhouse duo” by Adweek’s Lindsay Rittenhouse, the duo has been celebrated by Cannes Lions, The British Arrows, Ciclope, AICP Next Awards, The Andy Awards, and Tribeca Film Festival—while also earning nods from Rolling Stone, Billboard,

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The Last Sunrise with Director Carlson Young

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2026/09/10

Originally a Fort Worth, Texas native, Carlson Young attended USC where she studied Creative Writing while co-starring in SCREAM: The TV Series and appearing in series such as Key and Peele and EMILY IN PARIS. Carlson’s directorial debut, psychological horror fantasy THE BLAZING WORLD, premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and her sophomore feature for Amazon romcom UPGRADED starring Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, and Marisa Tomei was the #3 most streamed film worldwide for the platform in

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78:04

Superhero Costume Design: A Conversation with THE...

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2026/08/25

In honor of her team's Emmy nomination for Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes for THE BOYS we're rolling it back to our conversation with Laura Jean (LJ) Shannon!! We think that everyone — costume designers, directors, producers, etc. — could learn a thing (or 5) from the fantastic Laura Jean Shannon, a Specialty Costume Designer with a focus on Superhero’s and other sci/fi & fantasy characters. She brings her knowledge of unconventional designs and construction principles to Specialty Character

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72:15

The Director / Actor Relationship with HONEYJOON's...

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2026/08/19

Today Vika chats with the writer-director and lead actor of feature film HONEYJOON! Lilian T. Mehrel & Ayden Mayeri share their process, what it was like to film in Portugal, and how to get actors interested in your film as a first time feature director. You can keep up with the film screenings, buy the blu ray or get merch on their SUBSTACK In the film, June and her Persian-British mom Lela travel to the romantic Azores for a grief anniversary, with contrasting ways of coping. A hot-and-deep

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68:33

"Let's Talk About S*x, Baby!" Intimacy on Screen with...

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2026/08/04

In honor of Corrin's feature debut, CORPUS, which just premiered at Fantasia 2026, we're bringing back our conversation about writing, directing, and working as an Intimacy Coordinator in Hollywood. Intimacy Coordination is still a relatively new aspect of the film and television industry and we have the incredible Corrin Evans (Maxxxine, American Horror Stories, Dicks: The Musical, the After films & more) on to discuss what the role entails, how she got into the work & how it has informed her own

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61:54

Disney's Descendants: Wicked Wonderland with Director...

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2026/07/28

Today we chat with Kimmy Gatewood, multi-hyphenate extraordinaire and director of Disney's latest installment of mega-franchise musicals, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland!From directing to writing and producing, bringing characters to life in film and television, and more, multi-hyphenate award winning lady-boss Kimmy Gatewood has quickly made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She has directed many acclaimed series like Girls5Eva (produced by Tina Fey), Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Single

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69:49

The New "Little House on the Prairie" with Producer...

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2026/07/21

Joy Gorman Wettels is a career producer and founder of JOY COALITION, a production venture focused on bridging generations through purpose-driven content. A leading voice at the intersection of entertainment and social impact, Gorman partners with organizations on youth mental health, justice reform, and inclusive storytelling. She originated the new adaptation of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE , premiering July 9th on NETFLIX… and it’s ALREADY been renewed for Season 2. Other TV projects include the

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61:15

The True Story Behind "Find Your Friends" with Izabel...

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2026/07/14

Izabel Pakzad is an Iranian-Greek American filmmaker, writer, and actor. She wrote and directed her debut feature film, Find Your Friends (2026), starring Helena Howard (Madeline's Madeline,) Bella Thorne (Divinity,) Chloe Cherry (Euphoria,) Zion Moreno (Gossip Girl,) Sophia Ali (Uncharted,) and Chris Bauer (The Wire.) FIND YOUR FRIENDS - Amber and her friends visit Joshua Tree for a fun girls' trip but face hostility from locals. As tensions escalate and Amber's dark past surfaces, their

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59:09

Wires, Meat Suits and the Making of I LOVE BOOSTERS...

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2026/07/07

Chelsea Bruland is an Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator and second unit director. Originally from Australia, Chelsea began as an actor before discovering her passion for action storytelling. She’s earned a Children and Family Emmy nomination for stunt coordinating Descendants: The Rise of Red and recently coordinated Is God Is and Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters, both of which are in theaters at the moment, and the Netflix hit show The Hunting Wives.helsea is also among the first female stunt

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32:43

She's The He with Writer/Director Siobhan McCarthy

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2026/06/30

She's The He is a trans coming-of-age comedy currently in theaters across the United States. Siobhan McCarthy (they/them) talks to us about the making of the film, the why behind it, and the way their cast came together in the most perfect way. Not Your Daddy's Films hosted a special screening for the community, and now you get to be part of it too. find out about screenings near you: https://shesthehemovie.com/ Follow Not Your Daddy's Films Follow Daddy Dailies Learn more about your ad

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74:48

Voicemails for Isabelle with Writer & Director Leah...

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2026/06/23

The perfect modern RomCom doesn't exist--- hold the phone-- Voicemails For Isabelle just entered the chat! You've cried, you've laughed, you've shared your love for this movie with your internet friends and now you can geek out with us & writer/director LEAH MCKENDRICK! We chat with Leah about her RomCom non negotiables, her first two features MFA and Scrambled, and her advice on writing and directing. Be warned, spoilers ahead! EDITED BY ABBY BENSON Follow Daddy Dailies Follow Not Your

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The Heart of "Couples Weekend" with Nora Kirkpatrick

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2026/05/27

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Nora Kirkpatrick the writer and director of this month's COUPLES WEEKEND to talk about her fascinating journey from rockstar and actor to filmmaker. Nora grew up in rural Iowa before graduating from UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film and Television. Upon graduation, Nora joined Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, won a GRAMMY and toured the world, playing Coachella, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury and SXSW, among others. Nora honed her writing skills while on tour,

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59:42

A Journey to Sundance with Director Giselle Bonilla

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2026/05/05

Giselle Bonilla received her MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute Conservatory. Her thesis film, THE BULLFIGHTER, won the Student Director's Guild of America Grand Prize Award, and received Special Mention for Best Comedy at Palm Springs' Shortsfest. Giselle is a Latino Film Institute x Netflix Inclusion Fellow, Telluride FilmLAB Fellow, and an alum of the Sundance Institute as an Ignite x Adobe Fellow. Her feature directorial debut, THE MUSICAL, premiered in U.S. Dramatic Competition

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68:57

Hooked on a Feeling: Composing for the Screen with...

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2026/04/21

Three-time Emmy nominated composer Sherri Chung has been recognized internationally as a trailblazer in the world of film and television scoring. Sherri recently composed the scores for HBO Max/Amblin’s two season animated series Gremlins: Secrets of The Mogwai and Gremlins: The Wild Batch, for which she was nominated for 2 Emmy® Awards for Best Music Direction and Composition for An Animated Program. Other recent credits include Netflix’s live action feature film Happiness For Beginners, NBC’s

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54:06

Online Personas & Feature Debuts with Bunnylovr...

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2026/04/14

Katarina Zhu is the writer, director and star of Bunnylovr -- in theaters right NOW (April 10th 2026). In Bunnylovr a cam girl navigates a toxic client relationship while reconnecting with her estranged, dying father. We talk about her writing process, how she managed to work in front of and behind the camera at the same time, and the experiences of financing and distributing the film.Zhu graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2018 with a BFA in acting. She spent her primary years focused

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54:06

Faces of Death with Writer & Producer Isa Mazzei

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2026/04/09

Writer, producer, and filmmaker Isa Mazzei is redefining horror for the modern age. Mazzei is best known for writing and producing Blumhouse’s breakout hit CAM. From there, Mazzei went on to write for director Sam Raimi’s horror series “50 States of Fright,” as well as publish her first book CAMGIRL, which was named one of NPR’s best books of 2019. Mazzei produced the thriller HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE, from director Daniel Goldhaber. Now the duo is back at it with FACES OF DEATH, out tomorrow

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55:44

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen... Is Very...

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2026/03/31

Haley Z. Boston, is the showrunner, creator, and executive producer behind Netflix’s forthcoming atmospheric horror series, SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN. The series launched globally on March 26. It’s produced by STRANGER THINGS helmers Matt & Ross Duffer, who championed Haley as a bold new voice in genre television. The completely original story centers on a bride and groom, played by Emmy nominee Camilla Morrone and Adam DiMarco, during the week leading up to their ill-fated

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Live from SXSW with Director Vicky Jewson

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2026/03/25

We had the joy of sitting down with writer, director, and producer Vicky Jewson who directed and executive produced PRETTY LETHAL, a female-driven action film starring Uma Thurman, Lana Condor, and Maddie Ziegler after seeing the world premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival. In this conversation we talk about her approach to directing action, her love for ballet and the magical experience of making Pretty Lethal. and you can watch it right NOW on Prime Video.In 2006, Jewson launched her production

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