CUT! The Podcast

This episode we are fortunate to have a guest who some might refer to as a unicorn of comedic production experience. Eleanor Winkler is an Australian who cut her teeth locally before flying the coop to pursue bigger comedy dreams. In this episode we dive deep into how a career like Eleanor's has been shaped. From stints on US Comedy Franchise: Funny or Die, being a showrunner for Will Arnett's Hot Date to Directing Physical Production on Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Productions, we have a true comedy chameleon on our airways. We even learn a little about how comedy is looking in the US and compare it with Australian economies of scale.

An episode not to miss! As well, Eleanor is a cofounder and executive backing Australian Inclusive film company: Bus Stop Films. Spoiler alert, Eleanor has moved back to Australia for a special project which finds its premiere at Sydney Film Festival https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/boss-cat/.
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Are you curious about the life of a producer?

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Valerie Stadler, a seasoned producer with films that have screened at Sundance, Tribeca, TIFF, and more and expert in the dual nature of producing: balancing creativity and business. Valerie shares her insights on navigating the creative and business sides of filmmaking, industry opportunities, and the truth about producer roles.

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Credits:
Hosted by Amanda Browne @a.m.andabrowne
Produced by Ashlee Russell
Editorial Direction & Marketing by Ruth Bailey
Production & Edit by Olivia Devin
LA Production by Ray Taylor
Music by Genevieve Patrick
Artwork by Fifth Studio Design Co
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In this insightful interview, filmmaker Natalie Erika James shares her journey from film school to Sundance success, exploring her unique approach to horror, industry insights, and the evolution of her voice across two Sundance films, Relic and Saccharine. Discover how her cross-cultural background influences her storytelling and what’s next in her career.

Keep the conversation going:
Instagram - @cut.pod, @undertowcontent
TikTok - @cut.the.pod
YouTube - @UndertowContent
Web - undertowcontent.com/cutthepodcast/

Credits:
Hosted by Amanda Browne @a.m.andabrowne
Produced by Ashlee Russell
Editorial Direction & Marketing by Ruth Bailey
Music by Genevieve Patrick
Artwork by Fifth Studio Design Co
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This episode explores how creators (filmmaking duo) Luke Morgan and Georgia Eyres behind the film One Day, Five Years are redefining the filmmaking landscape by leveraging social media, building audiences early, and maintaining creative freedom outside traditional systems. Their journey highlights innovative approaches to making, sharing, and distributing films in the digital age.

Follow and find out more about the filmmakers behind the project via Georgia's Instagram & Luke's Instagram
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In this episode, Josie Fite shares her journey from making films with just a DSLR and cardboard in her living room to developing her feature film, "I'm Your Baby." She discusses the importance of instinct, personal storytelling, and the power of community and collaboration in indie filmmaking.

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IYB website: imyourbabymovie.com
Socials: @imyourbabymovie

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