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Last to Leave

Zoey Danielson & Heather Elaine Abbott

Last to Leave is a film interview podcast hosted by Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson. The show is all about giving a voice to a wide variety of collaborators in film & tv. Those last to leave set are not often the first to be interviewed and this show seeks to share their stories!

tv & film film interviews

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48:43

S4E18 - Caity Birmingham - Sorry, Baby - The Solarium...

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2025/12/22

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they are whisked away to a small New England town to explore the backdrops of one of the best indie films of 2025, Sorry, Baby. They're joined by the film's intrepid Production Designer, Caity Birmingham, whose process over product approach to creative problem solving on set was integral to creating the world of the film. Sorry, Baby follows Agnes' stumbling path towards healing after a bad thing happened to them in grad school. To...

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S4E17 - Sharon Tabb - The Lowdown - Lived-In Looks...

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2025/12/15

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they dive into the visual storytelling of makeup—or the intentional absence of it. Today, they’re joined by Sharon Tabb, the Makeup Department Head behind The Lowdown. Together, they explore the power of collaboration and how Sharon works closely with directors, actors, and fellow artists to create distinct, lived-in looks for each character, from purposeful eyeliner choices to the smallest details you might not notice. Sharon also...

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S4E16 - The Importance of Documentary Filmmaking...

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2025/11/24

Join your hosts, Heather and Zoey, as they dive into the world of documentaries with filmmaker and creator Elly Schmidt-Hopper. We first connected with Elly on TikTok after seeing her video about the current state of documentary filmmaking—and just how difficult it is to secure distribution, let alone funding. From there, we dig into some of our favorite docs, ranging from No Other Land (2024) and The Gleaners and I (2000) to Roadrunner (2021), Beauty Is Embarrassing (2012), and more. Talking...

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S4E15 - The 'Clocked' Episode Featuring the Writer &...

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2025/11/10

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they take an exclusive look at the queer indie film, Clocked, with the help of the Writer & Director, Noah Salzman. Clocked tells the story of Adolpho, a boxer in Miami who embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads them to reckoning with their trans identity and finding acceptance in the drag community. Noah describes this film as a look at a character who is in between families, misunderstood by their blood relations...

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S4E14 - Tommy Maddox-Upshaw - Opus - The Everyday...

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2025/10/27

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they dive into the visual poetry of A24’s Opus. Cinematographer Tommy Maddox-Upshaw takes us behind the lens — from capturing shots in the freezing cold to crafting color stories that speak louder than dialogue. He opens up about the artistry behind Opus and how his journey from growing up in Boston to shaping cinematic worlds continues to fuel his creative fire. You can keep up with Tommy Maddox-Upshaw on his instagram @themaddo...

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S4E13 - Siena Brown - Companion - The Satisfaction of...

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2025/10/13

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they get the inside scoop on the making of the sci-fi thriller Companion (2025) and the intricacies of the work of the film's First Assistant Director, Siena Brown. In this episode, Zoey & Heather try not to fangirl too hard while Siena recounts her philosophy on running a successful set, collaborating with the director & crew, and pivoting when the plan inevitably goes sideways. You can keep up with Siena Brown on ...

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S4E12 - Joanna Osborn - Black Doves - Behind the...

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2025/09/22

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they step into the world of production management with Joanna Osborn as their guide. With years of experience balancing the demands of high-level productions and the realities of motherhood, Joanna has become both a steady hand on set and a passionate advocate for working moms in the UK film industry. In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn all about Joanna’s time managing the intricate moving parts of Black Doves while also ch...

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S4E11 - Jillian Ennis - Woman of the Hour, MaXXXine -...

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2025/09/08

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they embark on a sonic journey through the land of Music Supervision with Jillian Ennis as their guide. With an early love for pairing stories & meaningful music, Jillian was destined for a career in the music side of filmmaking and brings a reverence & thoughtfulness to each project. In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn all about Jillian's collaboration with Anna Kendrick on Woman of the Hour & Ti West on MaXXXi...

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S4E10 - Elise Lockwood - Foe - Learning What It Means...

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2025/08/25

Join hosts Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson as they explore the art of still photography on set with their guest, Elise Lockwood. From her early days as a ballerina to capturing cinematic moments behind the lens, Elise brings a unique eye, boundless enthusiasm, and genuine care to every project she touches. You can follow Elise on Instagram here: @eliselockwoodphoto A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. ...

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S4E9 - Julian Bivol - Heartstopper - Fuse Boxes,...

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2025/08/11

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they dive into the world of location management with Julian Bivol as their guide! From his early days as a Location Marshall on Wonderwoman to his more recent work as an Assistant Location Manager on the third season of Heartstopper, Julian approaches each set with kindness, curiosity, and gratitude. With 10+ years in the locations department, Julian's career has been the very definition of those last to leave set. You can fo...

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S4E8 - Taylor Harris-Butler - Sing Sing - The Art of...

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2025/07/21

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they step inside the heart of Sing Sing, a quietly radical, deeply human film starring Colman Domingo and a cast of formerly incarcerated men telling their own story. In Part Two of our two-part Sing Sing special, we’re joined by Second Assistant Director, Taylor Harris-Butler (@taylorharbu), who leads us through the 15,000 steps she took on set each day. With charm and good humor, Taylor has perfected the art of rushing peop...

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S4E7 - Desira Pesta - Sing Sing - The Fabric of...

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2025/07/21

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they step inside the heart of Sing Sing, a quietly radical, deeply human film starring Colman Domingo and a cast of formerly incarcerated men telling their own story. In Part One of our two-part Sing Sing special, we’re joined by costume designer Desira Pesta (@desirapesta), who helps us unpack the film’s layered beauty, one look at a time. From sourcing prison uniforms to designing theatrical dreamscapes, Desira reveals how s...

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S4E6 - Greg Ng & Graham Fortin - Longlegs & The...

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2025/07/07

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they fall headfirst into the distorted dreamlands of Osgood Perkins' films, Longlegs & The Monkey. In this episode, Zoey and Heather are guided by the co-editors of both movies, Greg Ng & Graham Fortin, on a journey to the heart of these twisted and oh so creative horror films. Whether you're a horror fanatic or just love to get into the weeds on building a sequence, this interview is definitely a gift from the church! You ...

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S4E5 - Anna Phoebe & Aisling Brouwer - The Buccaneers...

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2025/06/23

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they dive headfirst into the lush, chaotic, and achingly beautiful world of The Buccaneers—a show that stuns on every level, from its sweeping score to its corset-clad costumes and sun-drenched cinematography. And who better to lead the way than the sonic sorceresses behind the music? Composers Anna Phoebe and Aisling Brouwer—also known as the dream duo AVAWAVES—stop by to talk about building the show’s romantic, rebellious sound f...

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S4E4 - David Schlesinger & Jeanelle Marie - Severance...

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2025/06/09

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they sit down with David Schlesinger (Set Decorator) and Jeanelle Marie (Assistant Set Decorator) to explore the worlds they helped build in the second season of Apple TV's hit show, Severance. In this episode, Zoey and Heather get a peek behind the curtain at the triumphs and challenges of the set decoration department while creating the look of Lumon's testing floor, the Eagan mansion, and one very tricky vending machine. Y...

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S4E3 - Sam Strauss and Sylvia Warmer - Apple Cider...

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2025/05/26

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they sit down with Sam Strauss (writer, creator, and showrunner) and Sylvia Warmer (post production supervisor) to dive into the making of Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar — the sharp, satirical series inspired by the wild true story of Belle Gibson. In this episode, Zoey and Heather get the inside scoop on how the show was developed from concept to screen and the writing process behind it, building a full-fledged social media bible, ...

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S4E2 - Philip Messina - Heretic - The DIY Murder House

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2025/05/12

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Philip Messina about his vision for creating the physical manifestation of Mr. Reed's darkest thoughts as the Production Designer on Heretic. In this episode, Zoey and Heather learn all about Philip's dedication to championing a good story throughout his career on films like Erin Brockovich, Ocean's 11, The Hunger Games Franchise, Mother!, and of course, his first foray into horror - Heretic. A big thank you to...

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S4E1 - Bianca Butti - Challengers - The One Where The...

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2025/04/28

Welcome back for Season FOUR, film nerds! If you’ve been with us since the beginning, thank you — we appreciate you SO much. And if you’re new here, welcome! We’re so happy to have you. This is a safe space for film lovers of all kinds. Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they kick off the season with a conversation with Bianca Butti (website, IMDB), the A Camera Operator behind the iconic visuals of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers. In this episode, Zoey and Heather d...

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The Oscar Nominated 'A Lien' Episode Featuring...

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2025/03/02

Join hosts Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson as they sit down with cinematographer Andrea Gavazzi to discuss his work on the Oscar-nominated short film A Lein! A Lein pulls you into the high-stakes intensity of a green card interview—one that could change three lives forever. Directed by critically acclaimed filmmakers Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz, this award-winning short is both a love story and a powerful commentary on a system built to divide rather than unite. In this episode, ...

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The Movies We Loved In 2024

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2024/12/31

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they reminisce about all of the incredible popcorn buckets that came into their lives this past year... oh and all of the films too! That's right! It's time for an end of the year yap session about the movies that hit for Zoey & Heather in 2024.Films Discussed: Dune: Part Two, The Watchers, Challengers, Inside Out 2, Woman of the Hour, The Outrun, Trap, Longlegs, Civil War, Anora, Late Night with the Devil, A Real Pain, Wicke...

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