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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 1H 5M

Season 3 Episode 21: Simmering Ideas and Cinematic Scores with Stefan van de Graaf(#98)

from Deep Cuts: The Game · host jeff.penn

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Jeff Penn and Alex Young welcome filmmaker Stefan van de Graaff and composer Michael Whittle for a fascinating conversation about the art of independent filmmaking and the creative partnership between director and composer.Stefan discusses his feature film Simmer, sharing stories from its production and the journey of bringing the project to audiences. He also gives us a glimpse into his upcoming film, One of Us, and what excites him most about the road ahead. Michael joins the conversation to talk about composing for film, creating emotional impact through music, and collaborating with filmmakers to help shape a story's identity.Then the competition begins as Stefan and Michael step into the game, tackling movie trivia, unexpected connections, and a few challenges that put their film knowledge to the test.It's another fun mix of filmmaking stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and movie mayhem on Deep Cuts: The Game.

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Jeff Penn and Alex Young welcome filmmaker Stefan van de Graaff and composer Michael Whittle for a fascinating conversation about the art of independent filmmaking and the creative partnership between director and composer.Stefan discusses his feature film Simmer, sharing stories from its production and the journey of bringing the project to audiences. He also gives us a glimpse into his upcoming film, One of Us, and what excites him most about the road ahead. Michael joins the conversation to talk about composing for film, creating emotional impact through music, and collaborating with filmmakers to help shape a story's identity.Then the competition begins as Stefan and Michael step into the game, tackling movie trivia, unexpected connections, and a few challenges that put their film knowledge to the test.It's another fun mix of filmmaking stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and movie mayhem on Deep Cuts: The Game.

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