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Below the Line
by Wait For Me Media
There are so many unknown talented folks in this industry, and even whole careers that the general public is unaware of. We're an interview show highlighting the talents, careers, and passions of creatives working hard within the industry; and showing Hollywood hopefuls different career opportunities that exist. Hosted by Tess Rianne Sullivan, who has a passion for cinema and the entertainment industry. And like us, has a love for learning how films are made and more about the careers and people in the world’s most collaborative art form.
Episodes
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The world looks completely depending you stand
At Dances with Films Los Angeles 2025, Below the Line Festival Edition host Hannah Satterlee talks with producer Emma Schlenoff about The Obelisk, a seemingly post-apocalyptic suspense thriller that uses its fractured world to explore perspective, truth, fear and communication in America…
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One interview. Two films. Two very different kinds of mess.
Recorded at Dances With Films Los Angeles 2025, Below the Line Festival Edition host Hannah Satterlee sits down with the filmmakers behind A Bloody Mess and The Nickname.The Nickname turns a seemingly innocent bachelorette party tradition into a comedy about friendship, embarrassment and...
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Voices The Danny Gans Story
What happens when making a documentary becomes a deeply personal journey through grief, family, and legacy?In this special Below the Line: Festival Edition, host Judy Nguyen sits down with filmmaker Andrew Davies Gans to discuss his moving documentary, Voices: The Danny Gans Story, an intimate...
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Stephen Lighthill Cinematographer
A great cinematographer doesn't just know how to make a beautiful image. They need to understand story, technology, leadership, collaboration... and when to get out of the director's way.On this episode of Below the Line, host Frankie Camposano sits down with acclaimed cinematographer and…
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A Ghost Story That Became a Film
Host Hannah Satterlee sits down with the team behind She Follows, one of the most intriguing and emotionally layered selections of this year’s Dances With Films: Los Angeles press junket.What begins as a simple ghost encounter becomes a gripping indie horror-romance rooted in real life....
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Bottles, Survival and Medical Bills
In this Below the Line exclusive from the Dances With Films Los Angeles press junket, host Hannah Satterlee sits down with filmmaker Colin Whitman, director of the documentary short Diminishing Returns a powerful, intimate portrait of a man fighting for his family one recycled bottle at a time.…
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Gothic Horror With a Twist
In this Dances With Films press-junket edition of Below the Line, host Judy Nguyen talks with Matt Schuffler (writer/director of The Traveler) and producers Matt Ruccio and Megan-Michelle German. Set in the Victorian era, The Traveler follows a grieving widow who believes she’s being visited by…
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Kilimanjaro in a Wheelchair
At Dances With Films LA, Below the Line host Judy Nguyen sits down with filmmakers Kody Leibowitz and Allison Norlian to talk about their powerful feature documentary Meandering Scars, a raw, real, and deeply human story following wheelchair athlete Erica Bogan as she attempts to climb Mount...
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From Heartbreak to Thriller
In this Dances With Films press-junket episode of Below the Line, host Judy Nguyen sits down with writer-director-producer Rio Contrada to talk about his psychological thriller Splinter, a film born from personal experience, five years of development, and a deeply emotional creative journey....
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Fear Hope and Lemonade
In this Dances With Films Press Junket edition of Below the Line, host Judy Nguyen sits down with filmmaker Beth Curry, writer and director of Lemon. Based on the feature script that earned Curry the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting (2020), Lemon tells the haunting yet...
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Eighteen Years to Launch
In this Dances With Films Press Junket episode of Below the Line, host Judy Nguyen sits down with filmmaker Laurence Cohen, writer and director of Rocket Man a heartfelt short film nearly two decades in the making. Cohen opens up about his deeply personal creative journey, from the loss that...
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Unexpected Nude
In this Dances With Films Press Junket episode of Below the Line, host Judy Nguyen sits down with filmmaker Olivia Stoker and producer/editor Brooks Yang to talk about their sharp, heartfelt comedy Nona’s Nude, a short film about art, family, and what happens when grief meets discomfort. The…
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Bone Broth & Blood Oaths
We sat down with two of Dances With Films Festival’s official selections: “Fast” by Clayton Anderson and “Chooch” by Peter Horgan, for a conversation about creative inspiration, challenges, and how their personal stories shaped their films.🎬 About the Films:“Fast” - A dark comedy thriller...
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Directing Grief... Scene by Scene
In this exclusive interview from the Dances With Films 2025 press junket, director Hariharasudhen Nagagajan sits down with Hannah to discuss his debut narrative feature Tether. Tether is a deeply personal and emotionally complex film that explores trauma, grief, and healing through multiple...
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Rock God, with Felt
In this episode of Below the Line, filmed during the Dances With Films Press Junket, host Hannah sits down with Luke Steinborn and Chris Leary, the creative minds behind the mockumentary comedy Formally Known As. The duo shares the origin of their offbeat pilot, centered on a washed-up rockstar...
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Feeding Frogs & Fighting Burnout
In this special episode of Below the Line, host Hannah sits down with director Lain Ewing and actor Brittany Young to discuss their hilarious and heartfelt short film Performance Review at the Dances with Films Festival. The story follows Maggie, a Hollywood assistant who accidentally consumes a...
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Writing the Same Story... Separately
In this special Dances With Films edition of Below the Line, host Hannah sits down with filmmakers Siri Miller and Lauren Hoover to talk about their gripping proof-of-concept short, Slice, a haunting and poetic exploration of grief, fate, trauma, and parallel realities. Set in an eerie desert…
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Guerrilla Filmmaking in NYC
In this episode of Below the Line, host Hannah Satterlee interviews Wendy and Carrie, co-creators of the beautifully understated short film Composure, during the Dances With Films 2025 press junket at the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre.Composure follows an engagement photographer left alone with a...
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Literary Snobs, Chaos & Clowns
n this episode of Below the Line, host Hannah Satterlee sits down with writer-director Carianne King during the Dances With Films press junket to talk about her hilarious and heartfelt pilot Broadway Books, a comedy set in a struggling independent bookstore in New York City.Carianne shares the...
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Justin Monroe on Filming Chaos, Creativity & Stained Glass
In this episode of Below the Line, host Ryan Burke sits down with director Justin Monroe, the creative force behind the award-winning documentary Holy Frit. What begins as a chat about the biggest stained glass window in the world evolves into a deep-dive on documentary filmmaking — the chaos…
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Producer: Tom Malloy
On this episode of Below the Line, host Taylor Mackenzie sits down with multi-hyphenate filmmaker Tom Malloy! With over two decades in the industry, Malloy has worn many hats—actor, writer, producer, director—and has raised millions for independent films while producing over 20 movies. Tom’s...
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Filmmaker - John Lechago
In this episode of "Below the Line" we’re joined film director John Lechago, the current Vice President of Creative Development at Platinum Studios Inc., as he delves into the world of filmmaking. Lechago, known for directing several films for Full Moon Features, including Killjoy 3 and Killjoy...
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Being the Subject of a Documentary - Tim Carey
Documentarian Justin Monroe joins us again, his film, Holy Frit, follows the creation of the largest stainless window in the world. Currently it’s rated 100% on rotten tomatoes and opens today for streaming on VOD platforms. Joining him is the subject of his movie fused glass artist Tim Carey.…
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Cinematographer - David R. Hardberger
There are so many amazingly talented filmmakers that have worked on some of your favorite movies, and you don't know who they are. Cinematographer and Director David R Hardberger has had an amazing career working on major films. Join today’s host Ryan Burke as the two of them talk about his work…
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Director & SFX Artist Todd Tucker
Self-taught special effects makeup artist and director, Todd Tucker has been on a lot of incredible and iconic sets. Join today’s host Tess Rianne Sullivan learns how he got his start and the rest of his career as they talk about practical effects, horror, directing, and how movies have changed...
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Filmmakers Talk Concept to Production
Below the Line took LA Comic Con by storm on December 4th, 2022. Join director John Lechago, SFX makeup artist Lee Joyner, makeup artist and director Todd Tucker, Emmy award-winning animation director, comic book and storyboard artist Chuck Patton, and moderator Ryan Burke as they chat about…
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Documentarian Justin Monroe
When documentarian Justin Monroe moved to LA from Oklahoma, he had no idea the direction his life would take. An incredibly impassioned filmmaker and movie lover, this interview with Justin is a part inspirational call to art and part the joy of experiencing cinema. Join today’s host Tess Rianne...
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Filmmakers Talk Practical Effects
Below the Line took LA Comic Con by storm on December 4th, 2022. Join Cinematographers David Hardberger, and Luc Nicknair, Makeup artist Lee Joyner, Make Up Artist and Director Todd Tucker, Stunt performer and Screenwriter Danielle Burgio, and moderator Ryan Burke as they chat about their...
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Stunt Performer and Screenwriter Danielle Burgio - Part 2
Stunt woman, actress, and writer/producer Danielle Burgio had a fairy tale start to her career, but she’s no princess. With a knack for picking up anything thrown her way and a drive to forge her own path, the second part of our interview with her is surprising, entertaining, and exciting as the...
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Dancer and Actress Danielle Burgio - Part 1
Stunt woman, actress, and writer/producer Danielle Burgio had a fairy tale start to her career, but she’s no princess. With a knack for picking up anything thrown her way and a drive to forge her own path, the first part of our interview with her is surprising, entertaining, and quite exciting....
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Cinematographer Luc Nicknair
Cinematographer Luc Nicknair has had an over 40 year career spanning the globe and every film genre. With a love of the classics and a wealth of knowledge about the ins and outs of working as a director of photography, our interview with him is as educational as it is entertaining. Join host Tess...
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Special Effects Art Lee Joyner
Lee Joyner is a special effects make up artist, educator, and co-founder of the Legends Make Up Academy in Los Angeles. With an encyclopedic knowledge of special effects makeup and its cinematic history, this first interview is jam-packed with information. Join host Tess Rianne Sullivan as the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
There are so many unknown talented folks in this industry, and even whole careers that the general public is unaware of. We're an interview show highlighting the talents, careers, and passions of creatives working hard within the industry; and showing Hollywood hopefuls different career opportunities that exist. Hosted by Tess Rianne Sullivan, who has a passion for cinema and the entertainment industry. And like us, has a love for learning how films are made and more about the careers and people in the world’s most collaborative art form.
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Wait For Me Media
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There are so many unknown talented folks in this industry, and even whole careers that the general public is unaware of. We're an interview show highlighting the talents, careers, and passions of creatives working hard within the industry; and showing Hollywood hopefuls different career...
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