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Step inside the visionary minds of writer/director duo Kerry Carlock and Nick Lund-Ulrich and producer Jennifer Sorenson, the filmmaking team behind the bold and genre-bending fantasy film SUFFER. Blending the American West with mythic fantasy, SUFFER follows Ida Blye, a young handmaiden with traumatic wounds and dangerous magic, on a feminist quest to dismantle the Scarlet Prince’s dark reign.In this conversation, we explore how Kerry and Nick built an epic world on a tiny budget, worked with a minimal crew, and created a story that challenges the traditional Hero’s Journey. Featuring a haunting, nearly silent performance from Naomi McDougall Jones, SUFFER asks one powerful question: What happens when the hero’s strongest weapon is their collective voice?We dive into microbudget worldbuilding, reinventing genre tropes, directing silence, and why now is the perfect time for stories that inspire resistance, courage, and unity.

In this episode, we sit down with Production Designer Brittany Hites, the creative force behind REGRETTING YOU — the emotional new film starring Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace, based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover.Brittany takes us behind the scenes to explore how production design shapes storytelling — from visualizing grief and betrayal to creating spaces that reflect healing and rediscovery. Discover how color, texture, and set choices deepen emotional connection and elevate cinematic storytelling.🎬 Whether you're a filmmaker, designer, or storytelling fan, this episode reveals how production design brings characters’ inner lives to the screen.

Step inside the unsettling world of Self-Help, the internet-fueled cult thriller acquired by Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting for a North American VOD and streaming release. In this exclusive conversation, Emmy Award–winning director Erik Bloomquist reveals the inspirations and creative process behind the film, which follows a college student who infiltrates a dangerous “self-actualization” community led by an enigmatic guru.

In this episode, we sit down with award-winning filmmaker Zoé Eisenberg, writer and director of Chaperone — the acclaimed age-gap romance drama that’s taking Hawai‘i (and the indie world) by storm.After its world premiere at Slamdance, where it won the Jury Award for Best Breakout Feature, Chaperone has captivated audiences across the islands during its limited theatrical run — and now available on Digital + VOD.Critics are calling it “Hawai‘i’s May/December,” and with its 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Chaperone dives deep into questions of desire, morality, and power dynamics — all set against the lush, cinematic backdrop of Hawaii.Join us as Zoé shares how she approached a story both intimate and provocative, the challenges of shooting in paradise, and how Chaperone opens up a nuanced conversation about age, agency, and emotional truth.

Step inside the world where music brings characters, creatures, and entire universes to life. In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Hoffmann, a celebrated video game and children’s animation composer whose diverse musical upbringing—spanning classical piano, church music, orchestral composition, Southern gospel, indie touring, and EDM ghost writing—shapes his unmistakable sound.Trevor has composed for major animated series including Lego Friends, My Little Pony, Bossy Bear, Strawberry Shortcake, and the award-winning Deepa & Anoop (winner of Best Music at the 2023 Kidscreen Awards). As a prolific song producer, he has collaborated with Disney, Netflix, HBO, Nickelodeon, Wildbrain, and Fremantle, producing more than 400 songs for artists and television.Join us as we explore Trevor’s creative process, the evolving landscape of video game and animation music, the business of composing for major studios, and how he blends emotion, storytelling, and technical precision to craft unforgettable soundscapes.