Atlanta Film Chat
by Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
From the current center of the filmmaking universe, Atlanta, Georgia, producer and screenwriter Chuck Thomas interviews film industry professionals, screenwriters, directors, actors, producers and more. Learn how to make your own projects, navigate set protocols, gain distribution, and much more in this series that's been running weekly since 2014! Follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram @atlfilmchat for updates! Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com
Episodes
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Season 2 Finale: Looking Back on a Turbulent Three Years
Chuck wraps up season 2 by looking back at the last three years and chats about potential changes coming in season 3!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Loyd and Brittany Bateman from Crimson Cove
Loyd and Brittany Bateman chat about their film Crimson Cove, the world of surfing, shooting a psychological thriller on a microbudget, and their Atlanta premiere at the Tara Theatre on January 8th!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Jody Thompson and Randy McDowell from Down River
Jody Thompson (High Cotton, Still Today) and Randy McDowell (Siren, I Can Only Imagine) chat about their new film Down River, getting lucky with location scouting, figuring out how to attract audiences in the digital age, and more! Make sure to catch Down River on VOD December 9th!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Mandy Rodgers from Mandy Kay Marketing
Mandy Kay Marketing Founder & CEO Mandy Rodgers chats about the importance of marketing, how filmmakers can market themselves in a changing world, and more!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Madison Hatfield (I Could Dom)
Madison Hatfield (Courtney Gets Possessed, Jenna Gets An Abortion) chats about her new film I Could Dom, the world of verticals, and more!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Guilford Adams (American Clown)
Guilford Adams hops on the show to chat about the world of clowning, how killer clowns have affected the industry, and his new documentary "American Clown," out now on VOD!
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Coast to Coast - Oz Perkins Returns to Talk "Keeper"
Oz Perkins returns to talk about the audience's reaction to The Monkey, how he builds tone throughout his films, and tells us about his new film Keeper, out in theaters November 14th!
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Coast to Coast - Troy Duffy (The Boondock Saints)
Chuck and Dustin chat with The Boondock Saints writer & director Troy Duffy about making the film, his career since part 2, the Quentin Tarantino comparisons, and his new book "The Boondock Saints, Vol 1: Blood Origin," out now everywhere books are sold!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Macon Blair (The Toxic Avenger)
Writer/director Macon Blair chats about making The Toxic Avenger remake, honoring the original film, how he got Peter Dinklage involved, and more! The physical release of The Toxic Avenger launches TOMORROW, 10/28, so go get your Blu-Rays and 4Ks!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Elliott Hasler (Vindication Swim)
Vindication Swim's Elliott Hasler chats about the real-life inspiration behind the film, shooting out in the ocean, how things fell into place for the team, and more!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Electric Owl Studios
Michael Hahn and Dan Rosenfelt from Electric Owl Studios chat about opening the studio, how they help indie productions, why they wanted to make it a green studio, and more!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Afolabi Oyeneyin from The Therapy Test
Afolabi Oyeneyin (Afo) chats about moving to Atlanta, mental health, and starring in The Therapy Test, a new thriller out now on Peacock and Tubi!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Brent Lambert Zaffino from the Peaberry Film Festival
Brent Lambert Zaffino returns to the show to chat about the 2025 Peaberry Film Festival, why it changed from the Etowah Film Festival, the great David Lynch inspired film block, and more!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Zae Jordan from Mad Hot Sweat
"Mad Hot Sweat" writer/director/actor Zae Jordan chats about writing comedy, parodying R&B stars, and what we can expect in the feature version!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Filmmakers from "Don't"
Deontae Trundle, Kevin Taylor, and Aaron Goodson from feature film "Don't" discuss the heavy themes of the film, the camaraderie of the cast, and taking the movie on the road!
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September McChuck - My Trip to Stars Hollow
Chuck discusses watching Gilmore Girls and gives an update on his ADHD journey!
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Chattin' with Chuck - We're So Dead
Ken MacLaughlin, Michael Sokol, and Leanna Adams from horror comedy film "We're So Dead" chat about the film in advance of their screening at the Plaza Theatre on September 22nd!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Filmmakers from The Clock
Jelena Woehr, Cameo Wood, and Connie Jo Sechrist from the short film "The Clock" talk about the origins of the story and working with Hollywood legends CCH Pounder & Wallace Shawn!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Jonathan Berman (Commune)
Jonathan Berman chats about his documentary "Commune" on its 20th anniversary, gaining the members' trust for filming, and the legacy the commune left behind!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Dawn Dusk
Blue and Jason Gerber from the documentary Dawn Dusk, about artist and designer Chelli Look's battle with overwhelming grief, chat about the long process of making the film and how anything made with care and love can be art! Links: https://www.dawnduskfilm.com/where-to-watch
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Chattin' with Chuck - Randy Davidson from Georgia Entertainment
Randy Davidson from Georgia Entertainment chats about the state of the industry and The Creator's Toolbox event at Shadowbox Studios on August 6th!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Love and Taxes
Ken Feinberg returns to the show to discuss his new film Love and Taxes, working with legendary writer & producer Lloyd J. Schwartz, finding a new angle for a rom-com, and more!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Jessie Sparrow from Re:Imagine ATL
Re:Imagine ATL Executive Director Jessie Sparrow hops on the show to discuss the non-profit's new programs and how they're training the next generation of filmmakers!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Jeff Phungglan
Writer & Director Jeff Phungglan hops on the show to talk about the crowdfund campaign for "Mei I," a dystopian sci-fi thriller in which immigrants are being kidnapped by the government!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Filmmakers from "Interaction"
Dallas Richard Hallam and A.P. Boland from "Interaction" hop on the show to talk about screening at the Atlanta Film Festival, the winding road to coming up with the script, and how the bleak themes of the film reflect our current world!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Rice & Grits
Hieu Hunyh comes on the show to talk about her film Rice & Grits, growing up Vietnamese-American in the Deep South, and how her journalism career influenced her filmmaking!
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Chattin' with Chuck - The Games in Black & White
George HIrthler and Bob Judson discuss their 1996 Atlanta Olympics doc "The Games in Black & White" in advance of their premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on April 26th!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Guacamole Yesterdays
Hudson Phillips and Jordan Noel hop on the show to talk about their film Guacamole Yesterdays in advance of their screening at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse on May 7th!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Amber Nash Returns!
Amber Nash (Archer, How to Ruin the Holidays) returns to tell us about her new book "Improv for Couples: Fun Games for You and Your Partner," her upcoming Archer rewatch podcast, and more!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Filmmakers from "And Through the Portal We Go"
Mike Hayhurst, Sarah Goeke, and Allison Moy Hayhurst hop on the show to talk about their film "And Through the Portal We Go" before their showing at the Broad Street Film Festival on March 8th at 7:40 PM!
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February McChuck - Come Clarity
Chuck talks about clarity in your writing and more!
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Coast to Coast - The David Lynch Special with Liz Manashil
Friend of the show and David Lynch superfan Liz Manashil joins us to discuss Lynch's influence on cinema history!
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Chattin' with Chuck - Filmmakers from "Clone Cops"
Chuck chats with filmmakers from "Clone Cops," which is out in theaters and streaming January 31st and has a special screening at the Tara in Atlanta on Feb. 22nd!
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Coast to Coast with Oz Perkins (Longlegs, The Monkey)
Writer and director Oz Perkins returns to the show to discuss the success of Longlegs, working with Nicholas Cage, and why David Lynch was so important to him. He also gives us insight into the world of The Monkey which comes out February 21st!
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January McChuck - The "Oh Crap I have ADHD LOL" Special
Chuck dives deep into his recent ADHD diagnosis and how it affects him both on a human level and also as a writer and filmmaker. PLUS, an ADHD Simulator so you can hear what his noisy brain sounds like so you can compare it to your own brain! WARNING: McChuck's are usually SFW, but this one is…
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Street Trash (2024) with Ryan Kruger
Ryan Kruger (Fried Barry) returns to the show to discuss his remake/reboot/sequel to 1987's Street Trash, the future of AI and filmmaking, and more!
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December McChuck - November Observations
Chuck discusses opening up, Bob's Burgers, and more!
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Coast to Coast with James Foye
Screenwriter James Foye (Revolutionary Spy, Thick as Thieves) talks about breaking into screenwriting, his success in the contest realm including the Nicholl Fellowship, and more!
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Filmmakers Roundtable - Film Festival Strategy Failures
Jeremy Thao (Wokman) joins Chuck in the studio to talk with film festival strategy guru Melissa Simpson about what we did wrong and how to be better in the future!
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Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight with Marc Pilvinsky
Marc Pilvinsky hops on the show to talk about his documentary Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight, taking the movie on the road, his first disastrous meeting with the band, and more!
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Coast to Coast with R.J. Daniel Hanna (Succubus)
R.J. Daniel Hanna (Succubus, Hard Miles) discusses succubus movies that inspired him, working with Ron Perlman and Rachel Cook, and more!
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November McChuck - October Observations
Chuck discusses boring sentences, his love of Halloween, and more!
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Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc. with Rob Caprilozzi
Rob Caprilozzi talks about making the documentary Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc., his love of Halloween, his favorite horror movies, and more!
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Coast to Coast - Sarah Hamilton (LA Mermaids, Dreamcatcher)
Sarah Hamilton hops on the show to talk with Chuck and Dustin about her show LA Mermaids, being a member of The Descendants family, and much more!
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So, About the Past Five Months...
Dustin grills Chuck about his whereabouts since May.
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May McChuck - 5 Lessons Learned at KSU
Chuck discusses five lessons he learned during his time at Kennesaw State University earning his Master's Degree!
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Your Guest Is As Good As Mine - Josh Mikel
Keith Brooks talks to Josh Mikel (Manhunt, The Walking Dead) about home renovation, artistic identity, and more!
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Coast to Coast with Ghazaleh Gol
Dustin and Chuck talk with Ghazaleh Gol about directing the Sky Open show Miles From Nowhere, the New Zealand film industry, going to school in the US, and more!
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Filmmakers Lounge - Briana Franklin and Naomi Smith
Briana Franklin (The People Store) and Naomi Smith (I Love You, Wokman) talk about writing what moves you, The People Store's literary department, and much more!
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ATLFF 2024 - Barely Breathing
Neal Reddy and Derek Evans discuss their film Barely Breathing which plays at the Atlanta Film Festival on Friday May 3rd at 7 PM at the Tara Theatre in the "Funny Kind of Sad" shorts block!
About this show
From the current center of the filmmaking universe, Atlanta, Georgia, producer and screenwriter Chuck Thomas interviews film industry professionals, screenwriters, directors, actors, producers and more. Learn how to make your own projects, navigate set protocols, gain distribution, and much more in this series that's been running weekly since 2014!
Follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram @atlfilmchat for updates!
Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com
Hosted by
Zombie Cat Productions and Tranquil Aggression Productions
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