EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 20 MIN
3.93-Filmmaker Interview with Phil Mazo
from The Oscar Project Podcast
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Phil Mazo, director of the short film "Replay," a short docucomedy that explores a memory from his own past.Listen to hear about the challenges of making a documentary film about yourself, how Phil went about reaching out to the original interviewer to involve him in the project, and how certain memories can become lasting images in your mind even decades later.Books mentioned in this episode include:The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League by Jeff HobbsHustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by Curtis "50 Cent" JacksonBe Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold SchwarzeneggerAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"Replay" directed by Phil MazoGoodfellas directed by Martin ScorseseSchindler's List directed by Steven SpielbergFargo directed by Joel and Ethan CoenBack to the Future directed by Robert ZemeckisRob Peace directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor"Medusa" directed by Courtney Podraza"What the Heck Is Going On." directed by Greg RubnerMouse directed by Kenny RichesFollow the Phil on Instagram @philmazo.Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Phil Mazo, director of the short film "Replay," a short docucomedy that explores a memory from his own past. Listen to hear about the challenges of making a documentary film about yourself, how Phil went about reaching out to the original interviewer to involve him in the project, and how certain memories can become lasting images in your mind even decades later. Books mentioned in this episode include: The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peac...
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