Join us for an exciting episode of the Dallas Film Podcast as we welcome two incredible talents to the show. Laura Shaunette, the brilliant Program Director of the Earthx Film and Music Festival and the extraordinarily talented performing artist, Ben Sollee, grace our microphones to discuss the exciting developments at this year's festival. Get ready for an exciting conversation about the creative intersection of film and music that's not to be missed at EarthX Film & Music Festival!

Join us on this exciting episode of the Dallas Film Podcast as we dive deep into the world of hair and makeup with none other than Oscar-nominated makeup artist, Donald Mowat. His work includes Dune 1, Sicario, Nightcrawler, Prisoners, and many more. We'll discuss his journey in the industry, the secrets behind creating unforgettable characters, and the behind-the-scenes stories that will leave you in awe.

Tony Armer and Andrew Vela discuss some of their favorite movies from their childhoods and the films that have had a significant impact on their lives and cinematic experiences.

Dive into the world of screenwriting and film production with Tony Armer, an industry veteran and the Film Commissioner for Dallas, Texas. Join us for a captivating workshop that took place at the iconic Texas Theatre in Dallas, where Armer shared invaluable insights on how to bring your screenplay or idea to life. Tony discusses distribution, financing, and navigating the film industry. Whether you're an aspiring screenwriter or a seasoned filmmaker, this workshop promises invaluable insights to turn your screenplay or idea into cinematic reality.

In this episode, we chat with Director Ryan Polly, EP Grant Wakefield, and Writer/Director Matt Black about their short films, "I Bet You're Wondering How I Got Here" and "STALLED." Their films boast impressive acting, top-notch sound design, and rich character development. One showcases a quirky heist with an ensemble cast, while the other delves into a man's time-loop predicament inside a bathroom. Join us as we explore how these filmmakers achieved grandeur in their works.

We sat down with the Slamdance winners from the Dallas-based short film 'The Sidewalk Artist'! The film took home the Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Short at the Slamdance Film Festival, and we talked with the filmmakers who go by Watchale. We discussed the film, how they all met, and their aspirations for North Texas filmmakers.

During one of our filmmaker workshops, we sat down with representatives from our Dallas film festivals, a local filmmaker, and more, to discuss the strategies behind getting your film into film festivals.

During one of our filmmaker workshop events, we sat down with The Creatives Factory, a Dallas-based music production facility and artist management company to discuss what it takes to work with music producers for your film and how to find the right producer to work with. Also joining us was Amin Emam, a Dallas-based music producer.

Eva Longoria visited Dallas along with the cast of her latest film, Flamin' Hot, the story of how the son of a Mexican immigrant came up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

For this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with DC's newest superhero to hit the big screen - Supergirl! Sasha Calle visited Dallas on the press tour for Andy Muschietti's The Flash, and we discussed what it's like taking on the mantle, joining a big budget franchise, and the responsibility of becoming a superhero.

The Dallas Film Commission (DFCIO) brought in Roger Deakins and his longtime collaborator and wife, James Deakins to Dallas for a series of events from June 8-11, 2023. For this episode, we screened Blade Runner 2049 and hosted a 2-hour Q&A session with the audience of 900 poeple. This discussion is also on our YouTube channel.

The Dallas Film Commission (DFCIO) brought in Roger Deakins and his longtime collaborator and wife, James Deakins to Dallas for a series of events from June 8-11, 2023. We are pleased to sit down with them to discuss their journey through filmmaking, and what it's like to really work as a team - Team Deakins. This discussion is also on our YouTube channel.

The Dallas Film Commission (DFCIO) brought in Roger Deakins and his longtime collaborator and wife, James Deakins to Dallas for a series of events from June 8-11, 2023. We sat down with them at Southern Methodist University Film School in Dallas to talk to young filmmakers about their journey and allow them to ask questions directly to the Deakins. This discussion is also on our YouTube channel.

We're pleased to welcome Steve Demmler onto the show. Steve is a film financier with an extensive background in production. We discuss how film production is changing and how virtual production will impact film sets going forward.

For this episode, we have zoomed in Michael E. Brown - Line Producer, Production Manager, Director, and more - to talk about how he got into the business and what it means to be a line producer. He talks the ins and outs of managing a production from the financial side and how budgets can really impact a production.

Tony Armer, Commissioner of the Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office (DFCIO), and Andrew Vela, Project Specialist of DFCIO, sit down and discuss why a film commission is a filmmakers best friend, how to utilizie a film commissions resources, and more.