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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 24 MIN

4.30-Filmmaker Interview with Philip Clyde-Smith and Eliza Power

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Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview Philip Clyde-Smith and Eliza Power, director and writer of the short film "A Hand to Hold." The film is a darkly funny body horror look at love and dealing with loss.Listen to hear about the single day writing process, the tricky balancing act between comedy and grotesque horror, and some advice to directors when casting a film.Books mentioned in this episode include:A Beginner's Guide to Dying by Simon BoasDracula by Bram StokerTender is the Flesh by Agustina BazterricaLilyFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"A Hand to Hold" directed by Philip Clyde-SmithThe Young Offenders (series)Possession directed by Andrzej ŻuławskiKinski: My Best Fiend directed by Werner HerzogFright Night directed by Tom HollandThe Exorcist directed by William FriedkinThe Goonies directed by Richard DonnerGhostbusters directed by Ivan ReitmanThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly directed by Clint EastwoodThe Lord of the Rings directed by Peter JacksonMary Poppins directed by Robert StevensonAmerican Psycho directed by Mary HarronThe Big Lebowski directed by Joel CoenDonny Darko directed by Richard KellyFollow the film on Instagram @ahandtoholdfilm, Philip @philipclydesmith, and Eliza @mselizapower.Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Philip Clyde-Smith and Eliza Power, director and writer of the short film "A Hand to Hold." The film is a darkly funny body horror look at love and dealing with loss. Listen to hear about the single day writing process, the tricky balancing act between comedy and grotesque horror, and some advice to directors when casting a film. Books mentioned in this episode include: A Beginner's Guide to Dying by Simon BoasDracula by Bram StokerTender is t...

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