MediaMaker Spotlight
The biweekly podcast "MediaMaker Spotlight" features conversations with industry professionals speaking on a wide range of topics of interest to screen-based media makers. The series is a great resource for creators and collaborators who want to learn more about filmmaking, production, and all that goes into bringing projects to life. Our show is a great place to learn, find inspiration, discover communities of support, and celebrate our shared passion for film, television, video and visual storytelling in all formats and mediums. "MediaMaker Spotlight" is produced by the Women in Film & Video Podcast Committee. Learn more at MediaMakerSpotlight.com.
MediaMaker Spotlight
Latest Episodes
Physical Production: Solving Puzzles to Execute Stories
In this episode, Kate Beyda, EVP of Physical Production at New Line Cinema, joins host Candice Bloch to share her extensive experience in film production. From managing budgets to hiring crews to solving complex logistical puzzles, physi...
The Origins of Podcasting with Shaun Michael Colón
When Tara Jabbari found out there was a documentary about the history of podcasting and it’s impact of audio storytelling, she had to watch it. She also knew, she had to get them on MediaMaker Spotlight. She speaks with the director...
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Ed Sullivan's Legacy of Equality in Netflix's 'Sunday Best' Doc
In this episode, Margo Precht Speciale, granddaughter of Ed Sullivan and producer of the documentary 'Sunday Best,' joins host Candice Bloch to share insights into her film that explores Ed Sullivan's role as a quiet disruptor during the...
Telling Authentic Stories Through Collaborative Filmmaking
In this episode, discover how award-winning director and producer Mary Darling navigates storytelling that fosters cultural understanding and unity. She speaks with Tara Jabbari about her work, especially her latest film, “Cast Aside The...
'Cookie Queens' Doc: 4 Girls Scouts & the Power of Selling
Did you know that Girl Scout cookies are an $800 million business? In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Alysa Nahmias, the writer and director of "COOKIE QUEENS," a new documentary releasing on August 7 all about the pressure o...
