Scoring Emotion: Trevor Hoffmann on Music for Games and Animation
Composer and producer Trevor Hoffmann (CASMA nominee, Lego Friends, Deepa & Anoop, Nurture: Doki’s Delivery) joins us to talk about crafting emotion through sound. From the playful worlds of kids’ animation to the immersive landscapes of interactive media, Trevor shares how he blends classical orchestration with modern pop textures to create unforgettable musical storytelling. We dive into his creative process, the art of scoring for characters and gameplay, and what it means to compose music that truly connects.#TrevorHoffmann #GameComposer #AnimationMusic #FilmScoring #CASMA #VideoGameMusic #ComposerLife #Podcast #BehindTheScore #MusicProduction #SoundtrackMagic #FilmmakerMixer
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Chasing Skyjackers: The Wild True Story of Martin McNally
In this episode, we dive into the unbelievable true story of Martin McNally, the man who hijacked an American Airlines plane in 1972 in a bid to emulate the legendary DB Cooper. What followed was a five-day nationwide manhunt, full of twists, misdirection, and audacious criminal daring. We chat with filmmakers Eli Kooris and Joshua Shaffer who bring this story to life in their film American Skyjacker. We discuss the making of the documentary adaptation of the Top 20 Apple Podcast American Skyjacker, exploring how filmmakers reconstruct historical crime, track elusive characters, and uncover the lesser-known details that make this story one of the wildest in true crime history. If you’re fascinated by audacious heists, sky-high suspense, and real-life mysteries, this episode is for you.Â
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The Hidden Power of Casting: Inside A House of Dynamite with Susanne Scheel
In this episode we sit down with casting maestro Susanne Scheel, the force behind the stellar ensemble of Kathryn Bigelow’s political thriller A House of Dynamite. From assembling a global cast to discovering unexpected breakout talent, Susanne opens up about the unseen art of casting for high-stakes filmmaking. We explore how she navigates script, director vision, star power and surprise actors — and how that all comes together to shape the story we see on screen. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to cast a film of this scale — or how a casting director thinks — this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.
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Greenlight Yourself: Behind I Really Love My Husband with GG Hawkins
In this episode, we sit down with writer-director GG Hawkins to unpack her bold new feature I Really Love My Husband. What happens when the honeymoon phase fades, when our desires shift, when perfection can feel suffocating? GG takes us through conception, casting, shooting in Panama, balancing improvisation and script, and what she hopes audiences will take away. She also shares personal reflections about love, settling, creative risk, and what it means to follow your gut in art and relationships.
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Behind The Floaters with Rachel Israel & Shai Korman
In this episode, we chat with director Rachel Israel and producer Shai Korman about their compelling new film The Floaters. The story follows struggling musician Nomi, who takes a last-resort job mentoring the misfit campers at her childhood Jewish summer camp — a place filled with nostalgia, chaos and the chance to reconnect.
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