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We Are Official Podcast

Each week we invite one of our colleagues into our offices in Atwater Village to talk some shop about the business and have some fun. This is an open discussion where we will learn about different career paths, unique perspectives on the creative process, and entertaining takeaways from the field and beyond. But really this is just a great excuse to hang out with some of our favorite people! Hosted by Mark Rinehart, Matthew Sultan, and Tony Franklin. www.weareofficial.com

tv & film film interviews

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Josh Shelton — Inside the Heart of Sundance: Story,...

We Are Official Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Josh Shelton is a producer, director, and writer dedicated to bringing groundbreaking stories to life. Currently working with Sundance, Josh is helping shape the future of independent film and documentary by supporting visionary creators and projects that push boundaries. Previously, he produced episodes of We Are the Champions and Religion of Sports, acclaimed series that reveal the depth of human passion through competition and culture. Across all his work, Josh has shown a knack for

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01:36:57

Dave Bushore — Redefining Storytelling in the Age of VR

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2025/10/21

Dave Bushore is a director, producer, and brand creative pushing the boundaries of how we experience stories. With a career spanning film, experiential marketing, and immersive media, Dave has become a pioneer at the cutting edge of immersive storytelling. His work blends cinematic vision with emerging technologies, creating worlds that don’t just entertain—they transport. In this conversation, Dave opens up about his journey from traditional filmmaking to crafting fully immersive virtual

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01:06:07

Jeff Buchanan — The Art of the Edit: Collaborating...

We Are Official Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Jeff Buchanan’s career as an editor has been nothing short of extraordinary. Known for his long-time collaborations with visionary directors Michel Gondry and Spike Jonze, Jeff has helped shape some of the most inventive and genre-defying films and music videos of our time. His work seamlessly blends artistry, rhythm, and emotion—turning raw footage into unforgettable cinematic experiences. In this episode, Jeff takes us inside his journey from early breaks in the industry to becoming a trusted

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59:45

Mariana van Zeller — Inside the Underworld with a...

We Are Official Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Mariana van Zeller has built her career by venturing into some of the world’s most dangerous black markets and criminal underworlds. A Peabody Award–winning journalist and the fearless host of National Geographic’s acclaimed series Trafficked, she has been focused on uncovering the human stories behind global illicit trades. In this episode, Mariana shares harrowing accounts from the field—moments when risk and danger were ever-present—and how she balances personal safety with the pursuit of

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02:06

TRAILER // We Are Official Podcast Season II

We Are Official Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Season II of The We Are Official Podcast is coming! Mariana van Zeller takes us inside the world’s black markets, chasing truth with empathy and grit. Jeff Buchanan shows us how storytelling takes shape in the edit room, drawing from years of collaboration with Spike Jonze and Michel Gondry. Josh Shelton pulls back the curtain on life at Sundance, where he helps independent voices find their audience. And Dave Bushore brings us into the future where storytelling, technology, and imagination

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49:22

Director Carlyn Hudson

We Are Official Podcast ·

2023/08/16

Commercial and narrative filmmaker Carlyn Hudson swung by the Official studio to talk shop with hosts Mark Rinehart, Tony Franklin, and Matthew Sultan. Carlyn Hudson is a left-of-center comedy director and writer from a little bitty town in Texas who now calls Los Angeles home. Her horror/comedy short WAFFLE premiered in competition at SXSW in 2020 and has since been played on thousands of laptops (and hopefully a few TV screens) across the globe, picking up multiple best director awards in the

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01:07:03

Director Sam French

We Are Official Podcast ·

2023/08/07

Director Sam French graced us with is presence at the Official Studios in Atwater Village to talk some shop with hosts @rinestar, @tony_franklin, and @sultanavicci. An Oscar-nominated filmmaker and founding director of the documentary production company Development Pictures, Sam’s work has appeared on HBO, BBC, CNN, Channel 4 News, Al Jazeera, National Geographic, and other broadcast outlets. Sam spent five years in Afghanistan, where he directed the Oscar-nominated narrative short film Buzkashi

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58:32

Director Jordan Brady

We Are Official Podcast ·

2023/08/02

The illustrious director Jordan Brady dropped by the Official studios (www.weareofficial.com) in Atwater Village to talk shop with hosts Matt Sultan, Tony Franklin and Mark Rinehart. Jordan began as a stand-up comedian touring nightclubs and colleges across America. A 100% self-taught filmmaker, he’s directed four narrative feature films, three full documentaries and over 1200 national & regional commercials and Maria Bamford’s acclaimed Netflix Comedy Special.. Jordan directs advertising campaigns

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01:04:07

Director Oren Kaplan

We Are Official Podcast ·

2023/07/24

Commercial and narrative filmmaker Oren Kaplan swung by the Official studio to talk shop with hosts Mark Rinehart, Tony Franklin, and Matthew Sultan. Oren is a commercial and narrative filmmaker that grew up in Israel and now lives in LA. He's directed commercials for some of your favorite things, like Delimex Taquitos, Nestle Drumsticks, Jeeps, Lotteries, Concussions, Tax Firms and even Toasty Quiznos Subs, where he also served as a creative director. On the narrative end he directed a bunch of

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01:04:06

Cinematographer Lucas Gath

We Are Official Podcast ·

2023/07/05

Cinematographer Lucas Gath came to the Official Studio to talk shop with hosts Mark Rinehart, Tony Franklin, and Matt Sultan. Lucas Gath is a filmmaker and visual artist from Buenos Aires, Argentina. His work has taken him to more than 80 countries shooting feature films, documentaries, Virtual Reality films, and commercials and working with Spike Jonze, Luca Guadagnino, and Lucy Walker among others. His recent projects have been at the Sundance film festival, SXSW, Cannes, NYT, HBO, BBC, and

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