Directing Magic Podcast
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA podcast by and for women in the entertainment industry, filmmakers, storytellers, creators, producers and directors in digital, television, and film spaces.
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Episodes
Lee Broda – Executive Producer of THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Lee Broda, Executive Producer of the award-winning film, THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, (featuring Maggie Gyllenhaal) talks about what inspired her to get involved with the film. They discuss Lee’s journey to becoming a successful executive producer and why investors trust her to bring films to life as well as her creative process as a poet and her book Whispers from the Moon Related Links: http://www.directingmagic.com/ https://leebroda.com/
Tamara Kotevska – Director of HONEYLAND
July 08, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 7.86 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Tamara Kotevska, director of Oscar-nominated documentary, HONEYLAND, talks about what inspired her to share this story. They discuss Tamara’s creative process and how she and her team overcame language barriers to create a visually stunning work of culture and art. Related Links: http://www.directingmagic.com/ https://honeyland.earth/
Rosser Goodman – Director of Pea Pod
January 03, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Rosser Goodman, director of the short comedy film PEA POD, her inclusive casting choices and breaking into the competitive field of television directing. They discuss Rosser’s winning experience with the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge and breaking into television directing through shadowing programs. Related Links: http://www.directingmagic.com/ https://rossergoodman.com/
Bridget Stokes – Director of Boy Genius
October 23, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Bridget Stokes, director of the feature film BOY GENIUS, returns to the podcast to talk about how her latest film came to fruition. They discuss what its like to make a family friendly film, choosing the right title for your film and how to make the magic (realism) happen. http://www.directingmagic.com/ http://www.bridgetstokes.com/
Julie Harris Walker – The Other 50% Podcast – A HERstory of Hollywood
September 10, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Julie Harris Walker, founder and host of The Other 50% Podcast, joins Marquette for a special joint episode of their respective shows. They discuss how they met, as well as their podcasts, how one can be an ally, and they how have managed to keep the faith throughout their careers. Related Links: http://theotherfiftypercent.com http://www.directingmagic.com/
Cheryl L. Bedford – Founder of JTC List / Women of Color Unite
August 15, 2019 00:30 - 30 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode of #DirectingMagic; Cheryl L. Bedford the producer of DARK GIRLS and founder of the JTC List / Women of Color Unite organization joins @Marquette_Jones. They discuss Cheryl's motivation for starting the flourishing nonprofit organization that supports diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry and her vision for getting more women of color hired in Hollywood. Related Links: https://wocunite.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/
Zara Hayes – writer and director of POMS
July 24, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 9.67 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; the director of the feature film POMS, Zara Hayes joins Marquette. They discuss the making of POMS, working with legendary actresses Diane Keaton and Pam Grier, and finding the fine line of humor in a comedy movie. www.directingmagic.com
Samantha Aldana – Director of LITTLE LYING WILD
July 10, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; the director of the upcoming feature film LITTLE LYING WILD, Samantha Aldana. They discuss her short film THE MELANCHOLY MAN and her experience shadowing a television director for the NBC / Universal Diversity Directors’ Program. www.directingmagic.com
Melissa Haizlip – director of MR. SOUL!
June 30, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; the director of the documentary MR. SOUL!. They discuss her collaboration process and partnership with award-winning filmmaker & editor Samuel D. Pollard and how she managed so much archival footage in the editing room.
Zora Howard, the co-writer and lead actress of PREMATURE
May 15, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; the co-writer and lead actress of the Sundance Film Festival movie PREMATURE. They discuss her collaboration process with Rashaad Ernesto Green, creating characters that feel like our younger selves and how she managed being both the co-writer and actor of the film.
Mary Harron & Guinevere Turner, director and writer of CHARLIE SAYS
May 10, 2019 01:15 - 17 minutes - 8.26 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; the filmmaking team Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner that brought us American Psycho joins Marquette to talk about their latest film collaboration as the writer and director of CHARLIE SAYS. They discuss their short hand as collaborators and how they were able to capture a pivotal moment in the film.
Ep27 - Alexandra Cuerdo – Director of ULAM: Main Dish
February 26, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Alexandra Cuerdo, director of the documentary ULAM: Main Dish, joins Marquette. They discuss Alexandra’s mission to raise awareness about Flipipino culture through food and how to get your new documentary idea off the ground. Featured Links: http://www.directingmagic.com/ http://www.alexandracuerdo.com/
Ep26 - Tchaiko Omawale – Director of SOLACE
September 26, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Tchaiko Omawale , writer and director of her debut feature film SOLACE, joins Marquette. They discuss Tchaiko’s 15-year filmmaking journey of making this personal film about overcoming eating disorders and self-harm, how to gain actors’ trust as a first time director, and what it was like to work with veteran actors Lynn Whitfield and Glynn Turman.
Ep25 - Tonja Renée Stidhum – Writer / Director of WINGCHICK
September 05, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Tonja Renee Stidhum, Los Angeles-based writer and director of the WINGCHICK webseries, joins Marquette. They discuss what it means to be the eternal wingchick in relationships, the value of writing groups, and what Tonja learned from giving crowdfunding a second chance. Featured Links: http://tonjareneestidhum.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/
Ep24 - Natalie Kingston - Cinematographer of LOST BAYOU
June 27, 2018 08:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Natalie Kingston, New Orleans-based cinematographer of LOST BAYOU, joins Marquette. They discuss how to craft a common creative language between a director and cinematographer, the different ways to approach shooting a documentary versus a narrative film, and what makes the Southern visual aesthetic so special (hint: it’s the energy with a dash of humidity!). Featured Links: https://www.nataliekingston.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/
Ep23 - Tomeka Winborne - Director of AGED OUT
June 13, 2018 08:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Tomeka Winborne, writer & director of the foster care awareness short film AGED OUT, joins Marquette. They discuss Tomeka’s networking strategies and the importance of being willing to volunteer when starting out in the entertainment industry, what to negotiate in advance when working for clients, and her upcoming move to Los Angeles. Featured Links: http://www.tomekawinborne.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/
Ep22 - Anne Hu - Director of CAKE
May 30, 2018 08:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Anne Hu, writer & director of the daring short film CAKE, joins Marquette. They discuss her brave choice to cast herself as the film’s sex robot, her work as a senior producer & trailer editor for some of HBO’s top shows including Game of Thrones, and the ladies mutual love for Ohio. Featured Links: http://www.annehu.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/
Ep21 - Tamika Guishard, Writer/Director of Rhythm in Blues
February 28, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Tamika Guishard, writer & director of RHYTHM IN BLUES (formerly D-Days / currently in development) joins Marquette. They discuss her filmmaking journey of getting her first feature completed, how to build your creative team and working with actors. Featured Links: http://www.bgoodproduct.com/ http://www.directingmagic.com/
Ep20 - Amanda Verhagen, Producer of THE DEVOUT
February 14, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Amanda Verhagen, Canadian producer of THE DEVOUT joins Marquette. They discuss her team's nomination for their first Canadian Screen Award, her work with comedian Blake Anderson and some of the differences between Canadian and American production sets. OTHER NOTE In this episode of Directing Magic; Amanda Verhagen, Canadian producer of THE DEVOUT joins Marquette. They discuss her team's nomination for their first Canadian Screen Award, her recent wor...
Ep19 - Victoria Negri – Director of GOLD STAR
January 03, 2018 09:00 - 41 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Victoria Negri, director of GOLD STAR (featuring the last performance of Robert Vaughn), joins Marquette. GOLD STAR explores the inner-life of a young woman who becomes the primary caregiver of her father after he suffers a debilitating stroke. They discuss hiring the right casting director for your project and how she knew this was THE film she had to make. More information at http://www.directingmagic.com
Ep18 - Morgan Dameron - Director of DIFFERENT FLOWERS
December 20, 2017 09:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Morgan Dameron, director of DIFFERENT FLOWERS and former assistant to J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek, et. al), joins Marquette. They discuss what if was like to produce and direct your first feature while working full-time and returning to her showcasing her hometown Kansas City, MO through her film. Featured Link: https://differentflowersmovie.com
Ep17 - Camille Brown - Director of THE NTH WARD
October 25, 2017 08:00 - 27 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Camille Brown, director of THANK YOU FOR WASHING and the independent thriller feature film, joins Marquette. THE NTH WARD, follows a woman haunted by the childhood disappearance of her parents in the lingering wake of the Hurricane Katrina. They discuss her journey from being an engineer to filmmaking and her DIY approach to producing and distribution. Featured Link http://www.thenthward.com
Ep16 - Paige Morrow Kimball - writer/director of Play Date, Sesame Street films
October 11, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Paige Morrow Kimball, director of the award-winning PLAY DATE, ENDING UP and director of short films for Sesame Street. They discuss her collaboration with Tami Roman in Play Date and her successful application for the 2017 DGA Director Mentorship Program. Featured Links Makazan Films Guest Information GUEST NAME: Paige Morrow Kimball GUEST BIO: Paige Morrow Kimball is an award-winning director, writer, and producer. Or...
Ep15 - Sophia Kruz - Director of LITTLE STONES documentary
September 27, 2017 08:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Sophia Kruz, director of the visually striking LITTLE STONES documentary, shares the story of women who use art to change the world, joins Marquette. They discuss Sophia’s technique for getting her documentary subjects to open up about their inner lives, how she chose them from around the world and her one regret in her film festival strategy for the documentary. Featured Link http://www.littlestones.org
Ep14 - Katrina Nelson - Stand-Up Comedian, Producer & Director of THE WAKE
September 13, 2017 08:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Katrina Nelson, emerging female comic and director of THE WAKE. They discuss Katrina’s transition from producing to directing and her new passion for comedy. What’s she’s most excited about is a showstopper – wait for it! Featured Link https://katrinanelson.com
Ep13 - Sarah Moshman - Director of THE EMPOWERMENT PROJECT, LOSING SIGHT OF SHORE
August 30, 2017 08:00 - 31 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Sarah Moshman, director of THE EMPOWERMENT PROJECT and the Netflix hit documentary, LOSING SIGHT OF SHORE. They discuss Sarah’s innovative distribution of her work with Indieflix and how she was about to direct her documentary remotely while her subjects were out to sea. Featured Links The Empowerment Project Losing Sight of Shore Guest Links FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/losingsightofshore
Ep12 - Rainy Kerwin - actor/writer/director/producer of The Wedding Invitation
August 16, 2017 08:00 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Rainy Kerwin, director of THE WEDDING INVITATION. They discuss how Rainy managed all the hats she had to wear as the writer, director, producer and actor of her first feature film and what inspired her to take charge of her creative career. Featured Links The Wedding Invitation
Ep11 - Valerie Red-Horse Mohl - documentary director of MANKILLER
August 02, 2017 08:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBMarquette is joined by Valerie Red-Horse Mohl, director of the MANKILLER documentary, celebrating the life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. They discuss the film’s Los Angeles Film Festival premiere, her ongoing collaboration with PBS and the MANKILLER documentary's executive producer Gale Anne Hurd, and what she's most excited about these days – beach volleyball. Featured Links Mankiller documentary Guest Information GUEST NAM...
Ep10 - Amanda Micheli – documentary director of Vegas Baby
July 19, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Amanda Micheli, director of VEGAS BABY. They discuss how Amanda approaches getting people to open up on camera about private matters such as infertility and medical procedures, how she was able to bring Morgan Spurlock on board as the Executive Producer of VEGAS BABY, and what she’s most excited about these days. Featured Links: https://www.facebook.com/vegasbabyfilm https://vegasbabyfilm.com/ http://runawayfilms.com/
Ep9 - Sharri Hefner – Producer of AFTER THE JUMP
July 05, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Sharri Hefner, producer of AFTER THE JUMP. They discuss how being a single mom inspired her to continue her film career, the magic of WONDER WOMAN for the younger generation, her recent participation in the Women in Film and Sundance Institute Film Financing Intensive and her new feature film project, AFTER THE JUMP. Featured Links: http://sharrihefner.com/ http://www.afterthejumpmovie.com/
Ep8 - Carmen Elly Wilkerson – Writer/Director of THE REUNION
June 21, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Carmen Elly Wilkerson, director of THE REUNION. They discuss what it takes to push through to the next level in your film directing career, creating life balance and her new feature film project, #WHORE. Featured Links: https://www.carmenellywilkerson.net/ http://www.thereunionshortfilm.com/
Ep7 - Shay Moore – Executive Producer for Women In Film’s PSA program.
June 07, 2017 08:00 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of Directing Magic; Marquette is joined by Shay Moore of Women In Film’s PSA program. They discuss how she got involved with the PSA Executive Board, the benefits of the program to local charities, and her new entrepreneurial venture with Bootsy Collins. Featured Links: https://womeninfilm.org/psa/
Ep6 - A Conversation w/ Savannah Rodgers, Kansas-based writer/director
June 06, 2017 08:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBSavannah Rodgers is a director, writer, and producer currently based out of Lawrence, KS. She creates short films, web series, and is developing her first feature film. In 2014, she founded Professional Amateur Productions, a company aiming to create quality, intersectional feminist content. Savannah received the Visionary Award from the Outlaw Film Festival and the Fred G. Andrews Emerging Filmmaker Award from Kansas City FilmFest in 2016. Her short film Sketches (2016) premiered at the S...
Ep5 - A Conversation w/ Rachel Goldberg - Director, Writer
November 15, 2016 09:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBRachel Goldberg an award-winning director who helmed the short film, MUTED, starring Chandra Wilson (Grey's Anatomy) and Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show) which sold to HBO. As a director, she has been supported by the Sony Pictures TV Diverse Directors Program, We for She's Direct Her Program, the Fox Global Directors Initiative and the Ryan Murphy HALF Foundation. As a proud participant in AFI's Directing Workshop for Women, she co-wrote and directed the short film NEIGHBORS which was ...
Ep4 - A Conversation w/ Bridget Stokes - Director & Producer, Instant Pictures
October 03, 2016 08:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBBridget Stokes is a filmmaker who currently has several projects in development through her production company, Instant Pictures, including feature film Emmett, which she will direct, The Lost Husband, which she will produce, and a television adaptation of The Volunteer. Bridget recently completed production on a comedy web series pilot she directed titled Picked Up and post on a short drama she directed titled Think Fast. The Volunteer, a feature Stokes produced, won the Best Narrative Feat...
Ep3 - A Conversation w/ Jackie J. Stone - Creator of Compersion, Enchant TV
September 14, 2016 16:00 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBJackie Stone is an award winning director/writer and a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of The Arts. Stone has a penchant for visual story telling, delivering poetic and precise work. Her films have screened at numerous festivals including the American Black Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, LA Film Festival Project Involve Showcase, Bermuda International Film Festival, Tallahassee International Film Festival, Durango International Film Festival, Langston Hugh...
Ep2 - A Conversation w/ Alberlynne Harris - TV & Documentary Producer, Writer
September 02, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBAlberlynne Harris, affectionately known as Abby, is a native of Los Angeles, California. She continues to defy labels and categories while remaining active with and inspired by various civic and socially conscious organizations. As an A Better Chance alumna of the Harvard-Westlake School Abby received her Bachelors of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University. She returned home to complete the JD/MBA program at the University of Southern California. She recently compl...
Ep1 - A Conversation w/ Alison Marek - Writer/Director/Graphic Novelist
August 15, 2016 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.6 MBALISON MAREK is an award-winning filmmaker with an MFA in directing from NYU. Her thesis short, “The Playground,” was sponsored by Showtime Networks Inc. and broadcast extensively on their channels. She also wrote and illustrated graphic novels that were published by Piranha Press (div. DC Comics). Her most current project is called “Play Me,” which takes place in 1957 and follows an inventive young housewife who tries to conquer a billion-dollar industry filled with corruption, greed and mi...