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Today Vika chats with the writer-director and lead actor of feature film HONEYJOON! Lilian T. Mehrel & Ayden Mayeri share their process, what it was like to film in Portugal, and how to get actors interested in your film as a first time feature director. You can keep up with the film screenings, buy the blu ray or get merch on their SUBSTACK In the film, June and her Persian-British mom Lela travel to the romantic Azores for a grief anniversary, with contrasting ways of coping. A hot-and-deep surfer takes them on a tour as we surf the waves of life, loss, flirting - an unforgettable ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Corrin's feature debut, CORPUS, which just premiered at Fantasia 2026, we're bringing back our conversation about writing, directing, and working as an Intimacy Coordinator in Hollywood. Intimacy Coordination is still a relatively new aspect of the film and television industry and we have the incredible Corrin Evans (Maxxxine, American Horror Stories, Dicks: The Musical, the After films & more) on to discuss what the role entails, how she got into the work & how it has informed her own work as a writer and director. If you're an IC, a director or an actor this is a MUST LISTEN. If you enjoy this conversation, check out Corrin's podcast THE ACHE. & Follow Daddy Dailies on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with Kimmy Gatewood, multi-hyphenate extraordinaire and director of Disney's latest installment of mega-franchise musicals, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland! From directing to writing and producing, bringing characters to life in film and television, and more, multi-hyphenate award winning lady-boss Kimmy Gatewood has quickly made a name for herself in the entertainment industry.  She has directed many acclaimed series like Girls5Eva (produced by Tina Fey), Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Single Drunk Female, Welcome to Flatch (produced by Paul Feig), Timeline (produced by Will Gluck), Ghosts, Up Here, The Big Leap, and Chicken Sisters. She has also found success in the family space, winning an 2021 Daytime Emmy for Best Directing for her work on Sesame Street, earning a 2022 Emmy nomination for directing The Baby-Sitter’s Club, which won the 2022 Emmy for Outstanding Family Viewing Series, and Muppets Mayhem, for which she was again nominated for best directing and again won the 2023 Emmy for Outstanding Family Viewing Series.  Kimmy’s feature directorial debut Good on Paper starring Iliza Shlesinger premiered in Netflix’s top ten in summer 2021. She also directed Patti Harrison and Tim Hedeicker in Team Coco’s audio movie My Guy Died streaming on audible. She was most recently the Producing Director of Going Dutch Season 2 starring Denis Leary for Fox. She directed Disney’s mega-franchise musical Descendants Wicked Wonderland , OUT NOW ON Disney+.  You may recognize her from her on-screen role as Coach Crowley on Atypical and Stacey on Netflix’s critically acclaimed series GLOW.  Descendants: Wicked Wonderland - Red and Chloe's peace is shattered when an unexpected new villain, Maddox Hatter, emerges and captures the Queen of Hearts, forcing them to join forces with a crew of allies to save Wonderland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joy Gorman Wettels is a career producer and founder of JOY COALITION,  a production venture focused on bridging generations through purpose-driven content. A leading voice at the intersection of entertainment and social impact, Gorman partners with organizations on youth mental health, justice reform, and inclusive storytelling. She originated the new adaptation of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE , premiering July 9th on NETFLIX… and it’s ALREADY been renewed for Season 2.  Other TV projects include the critically acclaimed drama 13 REASONS WHY, UNPRISONED & SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD among others. We talk to her about her love for Little House and how this adaptation differs and expands upon the beloved books and original TV show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Izabel Pakzad is an Iranian-Greek American filmmaker, writer, and actor. She wrote and directed her debut feature film, Find Your Friends (2026), starring Helena Howard (Madeline's Madeline,) Bella Thorne (Divinity,) Chloe Cherry (Euphoria,) Zion Moreno (Gossip Girl,) Sophia Ali (Uncharted,) and Chris Bauer (The Wire.) FIND YOUR FRIENDS - Amber and her friends visit Joshua Tree for a fun girls' trip but face hostility from locals. As tensions escalate and Amber's dark past surfaces, their rebellion ignites - turning their desert getaway into a jaw-dropping game of revenge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea Bruland is an Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator and second unit director. Originally from Australia, Chelsea began as an actor before discovering her passion for action storytelling. She’s earned a Children and Family Emmy nomination for stunt coordinating Descendants: The Rise of Red and recently coordinated Is God Is and Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters, both of which are in theaters at the moment, and the Netflix hit show The Hunting Wives.helsea is also among the first female stunt coordinators in Australia to be graded under the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance, marking a significant milestone in the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's The He is a trans coming-of-age comedy currently in theaters across the United States. Siobhan McCarthy (they/them) talks to us about the making of the film, the why behind it, and the way their cast came together in the most perfect way. Not Your Daddy's Films hosted a special screening for the community, and now you get to be part of it too. find out about screenings near you: https://shesthehemovie.com/ Follow Not Your Daddy's Films Follow Daddy Dailies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The perfect modern RomCom doesn't exist--- hold the phone-- Voicemails For Isabelle just entered the chat! You've cried, you've laughed, you've shared your love for this movie with your internet friends and now you can geek out with us & writer/director LEAH MCKENDRICK! We chat with Leah about her RomCom non negotiables, her first two features MFA and Scrambled, and her advice on writing and directing. Be warned, spoilers ahead! EDITED BY ABBY BENSON Follow Daddy Dailies Follow Not Your Daddy's Films Follow Leah McKendrick Watch Voicemails for Isabelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Nora Kirkpatrick the writer and director of this month's COUPLES WEEKEND to talk about her fascinating journey from rockstar and actor to filmmaker. Nora grew up in rural Iowa before graduating from UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film and Television. Upon graduation, Nora joined Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, won a GRAMMY and toured the world, playing Coachella, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury and SXSW, among others. Nora honed her writing skills while on tour, and upon leaving the group, hit the ground running, selling shows to CBS, Hulu, Paramount and Comedy Central, among others.  She was recently a writer on Amazon's Emmy and Golden Globe nominated hit series, DAISY JONES AND THE SIX, a writer/co-producer on the  Amazon series, THE RUNAROUNDS, from the creators of OUTER BANKS. And prior to that Nora created, wrote and directed a 15- episode interactive television show for EKO and FunnyOrDie called THE COOP, co-starred Tony Hale, Bobby Moynihan, Bridget Everett and Margaret Cho. She created, wrote and directed DOOR NO. 1, a first of its kind live-action VR comedy series, starring Snoop Dogg and Ravi Patel, for Hulu, directed on THE GOLDBERGS and was the first woman ever to direct a campaign for Bud Light. She also recently wrapped production on her second feature, WHODUNNIT a rom-com starring Lana Condor and Jack Whitehall and will be released in late 2026, and is currently a writer/producer on Amazon's upcoming series ESCORTED starring Brett Goldstein.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giselle Bonilla received her MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute Conservatory. Her thesis film, THE BULLFIGHTER, won the Student Director's Guild of America Grand Prize Award, and received Special Mention for Best Comedy at Palm Springs' Shortsfest. Giselle is a Latino Film Institute x Netflix Inclusion Fellow, Telluride FilmLAB Fellow, and an alum of the Sundance Institute as an Ignite x Adobe Fellow. Her feature directorial debut, THE MUSICAL, premiered in U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is based on a short of the same title she and her crew made while at AFI. The feature was executive produced by her mentors: director, Jonathan Levine, and producer, Gillian Bohrer. THE MUSICAL stars Tony-award winner: Will Brill, Gillian Jacobs, and is produced by and starring Rob Lowe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-time Emmy nominated composer Sherri Chung has been recognized internationally as a trailblazer in the world of film and television scoring. Sherri recently composed the scores for HBO Max/Amblin’s two season animated series Gremlins: Secrets of The Mogwai and Gremlins: The Wild Batch, for which she was nominated for 2 Emmy® Awards for Best Music Direction and Composition for An Animated Program. Other recent credits include Netflix’s live action feature film Happiness For Beginners, NBC’s Found, and the Peacock original series Based on a True Story, which gave Sherri her third Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score). Sherri was a 2024 nominee for the IFMCA Breakthrough Composer of the Year. Alongside her composing work, Sherri is also a pianist, vocalist, performer and songwriter. An active member of the film music industry,Sherri also served for 4 years as Governor of the Music Branch of the Television Academy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katarina Zhu is the writer, director and star of Bunnylovr -- in theaters right NOW (April 10th 2026). In Bunnylovr a cam girl navigates a toxic client relationship while reconnecting with her estranged, dying father. We talk about her writing process, how she managed to work in front of and behind the camera at the same time, and the experiences of financing and distributing the film. Zhu graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2018 with a BFA in acting. She spent her primary years focused on acting training before pivoting to academic semesters to further explore her interests in film and creative writing. After graduating, she fostered these interests by making her own short films. She's a fellow for the Women in Film Shorts Lab supported by Google. As a filmmaker, her work is mainly concerned with loss, love and the haunting that is inevitably borne of both experiences. As a second generation Chinese-American, she is always looking at these themes through the lens of someone whose identity and belief system are rooted in two, often conflicting, cultures. ⁠Bunnylovr⁠ Follow ⁠Katarina Zhu ⁠ Follow ⁠Daddy Dailies Podcast ⁠ Follow ⁠Vika Stubblebine⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer, producer, and filmmaker Isa Mazzei is redefining horror for the modern age. Mazzei is best known for writing and producing Blumhouse’s breakout hit CAM. From there, Mazzei went on to write for director Sam Raimi’s horror series “50 States of Fright,” as well as publish her first book CAMGIRL, which was named one of NPR’s best books of 2019. Mazzei produced the thriller HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE, from director Daniel Goldhaber. Now the duo is back at it with FACES OF DEATH, out tomorrow 4/10/26!! The film follows a content moderator who stumbles upon a series of violent videos that appear to re-enact death scenes from the infamous 1978 film of the same name. The film stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Charli XCX & more. FOLLOW Daddy Dailies Podcast FOLLOW Isa on Instagram Faces of Death Cam on Netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haley Z. Boston, is the showrunner, creator, and executive producer behind Netflix’s forthcoming atmospheric horror series, SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN. The series launched globally on March 26. It’s produced by STRANGER THINGS helmers Matt & Ross Duffer, who championed Haley as a bold new voice in genre television. The completely original story centers on a bride and groom, played by Emmy nominee Camilla Morrone and Adam DiMarco, during the week leading up to their ill-fated wedding. Haley brings a distinctive, darkly funny horror sensibility to the series. She created the show at just 29 (!), after writing for Guillermo del Toro’s CABINET OF CURIOSITIES and BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR, both cult-favorites for Netflix. Most recently, her directorial debut, BEACH LOGS KILL, premiered at SXSW in the Narrative Shorts Competition and screened with Not Your Daddy's Films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the joy of sitting down with writer, director, and producer Vicky Jewson who directed and executive produced PRETTY LETHAL, a female-driven action film starring Uma Thurman, Lana Condor, and Maddie Ziegler after seeing the world premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival. In this conversation we talk about her approach to directing action, her love for ballet and the magical experience of making Pretty Lethal. and you can watch it right NOW on Prime Video. In 2006, Jewson launched her production company Jewson Film alongside her longtime producing partner, writing partner, and creative collaborator Rupert Whitaker. Jewson Film creates female driven action narratives that are character-specific, emotionally grounded, and driven by authentic, complex protagonists, where every moment of action earns its place and carries real stakes and consequences. As an extension of the company, Jewson and Whitaker are working to launch a cooperative movement and talent incubator to ensure more films are made in the action space written, directed by and starring women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bridgerton season 4 is a true Cinderella story that has captivated audiences for yet another year. Gia-Rayne B. Harris, the director of THAT pivotal 5th episode, "Yes or No", is here to chat about her experience on the show, directing Chicago P.D., and her experience in a multitude of programs for aspiring directors and how they helped shaped her career path. Not Your Daddy's Films was thrilled to be introduced to Harris when we screened her short film Pens & Pencils, and continue to be huge fans of her work -- and now we know you will be, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked, we answered! You want to know how film sales and financing works and Samatha Peel is here to shed light on that confusing aspect of the industry. Samatha Peel is the head of Worldwide Sales and Distribution at Fortitude International, Before Fortitude, Samantha worked at Aldamisa International, where she spearheaded all aspects of international marketing and publicity, in addition to negotiating international deals for a variety of foreign territories. Films Samantha has handled include Machete Kills, Jon Favreau's Chef and Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. Follow Daddy Dailies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddydailiespod/ Check out Fortitude International here;https://www.fortitudeint.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HUNTRIX FANS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!! Today Carlye and Nicole sit down with Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, two of the writers behind KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. Danya and Hannah met as college freshmen and have been best friends/roommates/writing partners/co-workers/sisters/enemies/etc. ever since. The duo, most recently named to Variety’s prestigious Screenwriters to Watch for 2025 list, were just 24-years-old when they co-wrote KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, which exploded into the zeitgeist last summer – becoming Netflix’s most-watched film of all time and topping global music charts with its soundtrack. Since its release, the film has won two Golden Globe and two Critics’ Choice Awards and have earned 10 Annie Award nominations (including Best Writing – Feature) as well as five Grammy nominations. The film was also named TIME’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year. Up next, the duo are set to write Tim Burton’s reimagining of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, alongside Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap, who are developing and producing. Currently, the two are taking out their original series A REALLY BAD PERSON with Legendary producing, as well as an original feature, a queer western. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Daddy Dailies with talk with the creative duo behind the SXSW feature film, I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND. GG Hawkins (writer/director) & Madison Lanesey (actor) share how they collaborated on the film, their partnership, and offer advice for microbudget filmmaking. GG Hawkins is a writer-director whose debut feature, I Really Love My Husband, premiered at SXSW 2025 to critical acclaim, won the first time director award at Chattanooga and best film at the Female Eye Film Festival. GG also hosts the No Film School podcast, exploring the craft of filmmaking. Madison Lanesey is an actor, comedian, writer, and director who wrote and starred in the viral short Yes, Daddy, which screened at Mammoth Film Festival, HollyShorts, and Salute Your Shorts. She stars in I Really Love My Husband -- available to stream NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlye chats with Canadian filmmaker Ally Pankiw, an accomplished writer and director and an advocate for women and nonbinary filmmakers. A firm believer in apprenticeship, Ally shares how she aims to create more opportunities for aspiring directors. Ally Pakiw made her TV debut with Netflix’s Feel Good, created by comic Mae Martin. She directed and executive produced the show’s first season, which was critically acclaimed as one of the best series of 2020 and boasts a "100% Fresh” score on Rotten Tomatoes. Since then, Ally has written on 2 seasons of Dan Levy’s Schitt’s Creek, directed on Hulu’s Shrill, The Great, & helmed the much lauded “Joan Is Awful” and “Common People” episodes of Netflix’s Black Mirror. In 2024, Ally wrote, directed, and served as EP on her first film, Utopia’s I Used To Be Funny, starring Rachel Sennott. Her latest feature, Lilith Fair: Building A Mystery, made its world premiere at TIFF to rave reviews, and is currently streaming on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Meltzer's multicam spec script YOURS, MINE & PAUL'S sold to 20th Century Fox Television Studios in a competitive situation, and later to ABC with Sarah Hyland attached to star. Her second pilot MARRIED WITH FRIENDS sold in the room to CBS and she has since written for Amazon, Audible, Broadway Video, and various commercial campaigns. She currently has original TV comedy projects in development with Miramax, Shoot To Midnight (Leslye Headland), and Loudmouth (Idina Menzel), as well as an original female-driven R-rated comedy feature in development with Feigco. She is also an intuitive writing teacher, coach, and cheerleader who is passionate about helping her clients find ease, joy, and fulfillment in their unique creative processes. Her coaching has been described as “a magical drug,” “a godsend,” “perceptive as hell” and “legit brilliant.” Join the EAT PLAY WRITE retreat in Crete!! Follow Julia on Instagram and TikTok Follow Daddy Dailies on Instagram and TikTok! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Nothing stays secret forever" and Tell Me Lies showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer is here to spill the tea on season 3! She shares her creative process, how she works with directors, intimacy coordinators and how she aims to create interesting characters as well as how season three will continue to explore toxic relationships in new ways. The first 3 episodes are out NOW on Hulu. Watch and listen along with us, Daddy! Oppenheimer was recently named one of the top 50 TV producers of 2025 in Variety’s annual TV Producers’ Impact Report . She began her career when her first screenplay “The Remains” made the 2013 Black List, after which she co-wrote the Zac Efron film “We Are Your Friends” for Working Title Films. Meaghan then wrote on AMC’s “Fear the Walking Dead,” before going on to sell her original pilot “Broken” to ABC which was made with Anna Paquin and Blair Underwood and produced by Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon. In 2018 Meaghan created and show ran her 1/2 hour dark comedy “Queen America” for Facebook Watch, starring Catherine Zeta Jones and Judith Light. She is currently in development on an original feature with Netflix, as well as various television projects under her overall deal with 20th Television. Follow @daddydailiespod on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our LAST EPISODE of 2025 (!!) we think that everyone — costume designers, directors, producers, etc. — could learn a thing (or 5) from the fantastic Laura Jean Shannon, a Specialty Costume Designer with a focus on Superhero’s and other sci/fi & fantasy characters. She brings her knowledge of unconventional designs and construction principles to Specialty Character development in Film and TV projects from the course of her 30 plus year career. LJ serves as the Super Hero Costume Designer and Associate Producer on Amazon’s hit shows THE BOYS and GEN V as well as the highly anticipated origin story, VOUGHT RISING. Her most recent work includes the Robots on critically acclaimed MURDERBOT as well as Specialty Characters in RED ONE. Collaborating with Director Jake Kasdan and Star Dwayne Johnson again as she did Costume Designing the smash hit “JUMANJI:WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE” and the forthcoming 3rd installment of the JUMANJI franchise. Shannon’s other film credits include: IRONMAN, ELF, CHEF and ZATHURA , directed by Jon Favreau. TWO GUNS, directed by Baltazar Kormakur, SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, directed by Edgar Wright; REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, directed by Darren Aronofsky; and many more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Carlye & Kourtney talk with Ashley Nicole Black, a two-time Emmy Award-winning writer, actress, and producer best known for her work on Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Bad Monkey, and A Black Lady Sketch Show. Ashley began writing for television in 2016 on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Now, she is currently working on Ma 2, the sequel to the iconic horror film starring Octavia Spencer, as well as preparing to return to the writers’ room for Season 3 of Shrinking. Follow Ashley Nicole Black Follow Daddy Dailies on Instagram & TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we learn how best friends writer/director Sophie Tabet and writer/actor/producer Julia Roth brought their incredibly vibrant action thriller to life (spoiler alert: it took 7 years!). STONE COLD FOX (avail to watch HERE ) is set in 1986 when the defiant Fox breaks out of an abusive commune in search of her family. But when the queenpin kidnaps her little sister and sends a crooked cop after her, Fox has no choice but to infiltrate the very place she escaped. Since the release of the film Julia Roth and Sophie Tabet write under their banner, Bang Bang Pictures. Here us talk about their writing process, how they achieved the look of the film, string theory and lesbian cults... Follow Sophie Tabet Follow Julia Roth Follow Daddy Dailies Apple TV - https://bit.ly/49FBsqu Prime Video - https://bit.ly/481OcX9 Fandango at Home - https://bit.ly/4p37uRX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're in for a treat. In today's episode we chat with Hanna Flint, a London-based film critic, podcaster, author of Strong Female Character: What Movies Teach Us, and a co-founder of Cinema For Gaza and the LFF Critics’ Support Fund. Hanna's book struck a cord with Carlye and Vika and talking with her about cinema was a real treat. Hanna has been covering film and culture for nearly a decade, and interviewing some of the biggest stars in the world, from actors Rebecca Ferguson, John Boyega, Ruth Negga and Emma Corrin to directors M. Night Shyamalan, Paul Thomas Anderson and Spike Lee. In 2020, Hanna was invited into the London Critics' Circle for Film and has served on the juries for the BFI Future Film Festival, London East Asian Film Festival, Cheltenham International Film Festival and the BIFA awards where she is also a member of the BIFA nomination committee. FOLLOW DADDY DAILIES: https://www.instagram.com/daddydailiespod/ FOLLOW HANNA: https://www.instagram.com/hannainesflint/ Website: https://www.flintonfilm.com/ Buy the book:https://footnotepress.com/books/strong-female-character-paperback/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katina Medina Mora is a Mexican-American director and writer working across television, film, and theatre. She has built a dynamic international television career directing series like The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon, where one of her episodes became one of the season’s top rated. She has directed episodes of Emily in Paris on Netflix, Firefly Lane, Selena: The Series, and is one of the lead directors of XO, Kitty, Netflix’s global YA series shot in Korea. She also helmed the Season 2 finale of Swagger on Apple TV. On stage, she most recently directed Spirit of the People, the new play by Jeremy O. Harris at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In this episode Katina shares how she approaches episodic directing, how she got her start and advice for filmmakers like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reagan Yorke and Jillian Smith turned their success as content creators into S&Q Films, a production company and community where they share every moment of their filmmaking process with their online community. in this episode we discuss their business model, their partnership, and how elements of making videos on social media taught them important filmmaking tools like editing and marketing. Out now, everywhere you listen/watch podcasts. https://www.sqfilms.co/ https://www.patreon.com/cw/sqfilms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging conversation, Mary Bronstein discusses her journey as a filmmaker and how it led to the making of IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU - out now in theaters! She emphasizes the importance of creating new narratives that reflect female perspectives, as well as the need for community support among women filmmakers and the challenges they face in an industry that often overlooks their contributions. Follow the podcast on instagram at DaddyDailiesPod and tiktok! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Daddy Dailies, we share a live conversation from Atlas Lens Co in Los Angeles with CRISTINA DUNLAP (American Fiction, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Am I OK?) and AVA BERKOFSKY, ASC (Insecure, Free In Deed, One of Them Days). This conversation is designed for both cinematographers and directors to get the most out of their working relationships and learn from experts about honing their craft! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more!! https://www.instagram.com/daddydailiespod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@daddydailiespod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Heller is a filmmaker from the south side of Chicago. Her debut feature film "The Year Between", an autobiographical comedy about bipolar disorder received praise from The New York Times, Variety, Roger Ebert, and NPR. The film stars J. Smith-Cameron and Steve Buscemi alongside Heller. Heller's short films have also earned numerous accolades including "Debaters" which premiered at Sundance 2025. In this episode we talk about finding your POV as a filmmaker and get into the details of how Heller found producers, financing and distribution for her debut feature film, now available to watch on Peacock. INSIDE THE EPISODE: https://www.ripalexheller.com/ Sloan foundation Winner - film directed by Susanna Fogel The Year Between The Artist's Way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nora Garrett's debut feature script, AFTER THE HUNT, directed by Oscar-nominated Luca Guadagnino is currently in theaters. But Nora is anything but an overnight success. In our premiere episode of season 2, we talk philosophy, being broke in Hollywood, being an assistant to the stars and her writing process. INSIDE THE EPISODE: Tim Neenan Writing Classes Lily King "Writers & Lovers" James Clear "Atomic Habits" Original Cast Album Company - Documentary on HBOMax Stella Adler - The Art of Acting Minnie and Moskowitz Ed Solomon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our final episode of season one, we invite our first ~token man~ onto the show! We think everyone will benefit from Elric Kane's candid advice and experience in the film industry. Elric is the Director of ‘The Dead Thing’ an indie horror feature film which premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival in 2024 and was released on IFC/ SHUDDER in 2025. Kane co-produced the 2024 film ‘No more Time’ for director Dalila Droege and was an Associate producer on the SXSW film ‘The Frontier.’ He is an active voice in the film podcasting world with his PURE CINEMA podcast -- the official podcast of Quentin Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema & COLORS OF THE DARK, the Official podcast for the long running Horror magazine FANGORIA. Prior to his work in America, Kane co-directed Indie features in New Zealand including MURMURS & KISSY KISSY that played at the New Zealand International Film Festival. Elric was also the Chair of Film and Digital Content at the Studio School / Hussian College for 6 years and has an MFA in Filmmaking from SCAD. Here's a link to Elric's horror recommendations created by women on Letterboxd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all cool East Coasters! ⁠Raw Daisies⁠ is a NJ/NY-based production company turning the tradition of how films are funded, exhibited and distributed - on its head. In today's episode we talk with co-founder Katie Elle Weinstein who shares how Raw Daisies was created, the ethos behind the company and the 2nd annual SummerFest happening... right now! Raw Daisies host seemingly random community events anchored around themes like political education, music and concerts, speed dating and Pride Night - to attract community members and inspire them to donate money to produce films and shorts that screen at next year's events. In this episode: ⁠Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears - By Michael Schulman⁠ ⁠I Like to Watch - By Emily Nussbaum ⁠ ⁠Vogue Business article ⁠ ⁠Sing Sing Profit Sharing Model ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may recognizer her as the AT&T spokesperson, Lily Adams but did you know she also directs some of those commercials too? Milana Vayntrub's career path has been a journey of balancing acting and directing, and sometimes getting to do both at the same time. Hear her experience getting her film produced, directing herself, and what's next for her! We screened her semi-autobiographical short film ⁠Pickled Herring⁠ at a Not Your Daddy's event, and now you can watch it on Omleto! Milana's first commercial for Cracker Barrel is still viewable on her reel. Check out more of her work HERE: ⁠https://hungryman.com/directors/milana-vayntrub⁠ Milana talks about having her human design read, and you can do the same here. ⁠https://human.design/⁠ We highly recommend going to see a show at the Old Globe if you're journeying to San Diego. Check out their current season here: ⁠https://www.theoldglobe.org/⁠ Milana and her friend Stevie created the web-series that launched their careers, and you can view that HERE ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h9FC1DtvrY⁠ Follow @mintmilana Follow @daddydailiespod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These are the artists and crafts-women who make it happen. A conversation with masters of their craft on the sets of your favorite TV shows and movies! Hear from experienced professionals on how they bring movies to life through their craft. Whether you're a technician, filmmaker or aspiring director, this episode is perfect for anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes magic of filmmaking. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from the daddys themselves. See you there! Moira Frazier - Hair Stylist (Dept. Head Abbot Elementary) Veronica Bouza - Cinematographer (The Gutter SXSW 2024, Grassland) Logan Davis - Intimacy Coordinator (IDC certified) Kelsey Myers - Editor (Never Have I Ever, The Sex Lives of College Girls) Tangelene Bolton - Composer (Awkwafina is Nora from Queens, Warrior Nun) Gabrielle Giarrusso - Costumer (The Fabelmans, Curb Your Enthusiasm) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one is from the vault! in 2024 we hosted a panel with the folks who make it all happen - from the page to the final product. This panel includes writer/producer/showrunner Jennifer Schuur (MY BRILLIANT FRIEND), Casting Director Tamara-Lee Notcutt (THE BUCCANEERS), Agent Davina Hefflin & producer Aubrey Bendix (TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE; XO KITTY). These women get specific about their role in the process of bringing your favorite shows and moves to life, and are honest about the challenges they've faced along the way. Follow Daddy Dailies Follow Vika Stubblebine Get more Daddy on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NYDFilms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Daddy Dailies, Koko talks with Bosede Williams about her journey from Script Supervisor to television Director (Doom Patrol, Alaska Daily, Designated Survivor, Manifest). Bosede believes in practicing your craft at all times — so don’t wait for someone to give you an opportunity, go out there with your camera and make something. available now, wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special collab episode, Daddy Dailies and Angle on Producers join forces to talk community building, chosen collaborators and "what is a producer, really??". Carolina Groppa is a Producer behind the 2017 Emmy nominated feature documentary AUTISM IN LOVE, the documentary THE HONORABLE: SHYNE, and the narrative feature HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL (among others) . She also served as the Executive in Charge of Production at Issa Rae's Hoorae Media and Color Collective. She interviews producers and industry hit-makers weekly on her podcast, Angle on Producers. CHECK OUT Carolina's conversation with Mark Ankler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EybbL_Db9_I&t=5s and follow ANGLE ON PRODUCERS on Instagram , Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Join us for all things Daddy on our Patreon, where just $5 helps us continue to empower and educate women and nonbinary filmmakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back! Did you miss us? In part 2 of HOSTS IN THE HOT SEAT we learn how Katherine went from successful actor to successful director, with multiple projects in development, and how Vika went from romcom-musical-theater-girlie to cop drama writer. They discuss the importance of mentorship for young women and nonbinary filmmakers and the art that inspires them most. Join us on Patreon to support women and nonbinary filmmakers!! Follow ⁠Daddy Dailies⁠ Follow Vika Stubblebine Follow Katherine Hughes Follow ⁠Nicole Lipp⁠ Follow ⁠Carlye Tamaren⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've heard from the daddy hosts all season, and now it's your chance to really get to know them. In a special two-part series, the daddys are in the hot seat! Hear how Kourtney discovered her skills naturally suited directing, how Nicole got her first music video directing opportunity and how Carlye starts every project with the sound first. Follow ⁠Daddy Dailies⁠ Follow ⁠Kourtney Bell⁠ Follow ⁠Nicole Lipp⁠ Follow ⁠Carlye Tamaren⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veronica Bouza is a Director of Photography whose work spans narrative, commercial, and documentary. In this episode we discuss how she discovered her love for cinematography and developed her expertise and collaborative style. Veronica shares her experience at the American Film Institute, how she's developed relationships in entertainment, and the way she collaborated with directors Isaiah & Yassir Lester on the 2024 sports comedy THE GUTTER starring Shameik Moore (Spider-Verse) and Susan Sarandon. Veronica was named American Cinematographer's ⁠2022 Rising Stars of Cinematography⁠. Follow Veronica's work: ⁠https://www.veronicabouza.com/⁠ Follow: ⁠Daddy Dailies⁠ Follow ⁠⁠Katherine Hughes⁠⁠ Follow: ⁠Vika Stubblebine⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In March, Not Your Daddy's Films collaborated with Antigravity Academy (the production company behind Didi & more) on a panel discussion to help creatives understand and excel at the development process. We get into the nitty gritty on pitching, making your project stand out, financing, industry hurdles, and how to make your short films work for you. Panelist include Valerie Bush (Antigravity Academy), Holly Stanton (Antigravity Academy), Christina Chou (CAA) & Rayka Zehtabchi (writer/director). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Tossou is a graduate of Fordham University, who worked her way up from being a page at NBC to becoming Executive VP at Project X Entertainment, the production company behind some of your favorites like The Night Agent, Scream 6 and Abigail. If you’ve ever wanted to know how production companies pick their slate, what a ‘mandate’ is, or how you could become a producer, this episode is for you! For more insights into this conversation and a deeper dive on filmmaking join the Not Your Daddy's Films community on Patreon! Follow: Daddy Dailies Follow: Project X Entertainment Follow: Kourtney Bell Follow: Nicole Lipp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alina Bock is undeniably funny. She made a name for herself as a comedian-to-watch on TikTok, and has parlayed that fame into a sold-out comedy tour, and roles in films like MAGIC CARPET RIDES, MARK, MARY & EVERYONE WE KNOW & the hit YouTube series BAD BOY. This week on Daddy Dailies we discuss her truly unique path to comedy, which involves being a pop-star (with gold &platinum records!!), going broke, and working her butt off to move to America and pursue comedy. Alina’s openness and dedication to her craft will leave you feeling motivated and inspired. ALINA BOCK ON TOUR See Alina in LONDON 12/13 Follow Daddy Dailies Follow Vika Stubblebine Join us on Patreon for more fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anne Hollister made her broadway debut in the critically acclaimed AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY, and has over 15 years experience as a producer, writer, and actor. Her script THE HOUSE SITTER (2023 Black List Labs) is currently securing financing. She is developing a feature with Pretty Matches and has appeared in film (CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?), and TV (SUPERGIRL). She's an alumnus of LaGuardia Arts High School, Northwestern University, and the School at Steppenwolf. She is now is a Producer and Executive at HappyBad Bungalow. For more insights into this conversation and a deeper dive on filmmaking join the Not Your Daddy's Films community on Patreon! Follow: Daddy Dailies Follow: Anne Hollister Check out Happy Bad Bungalow Follow: Vika Stubblebine Follow: Nicole Lipp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yangzom Brauen is an award winning Film and TV Director. Her short film "Born in Battle" about child soldiers received the well known CICT-UNESCO Enrico Fulchignoni Award as well as the UNESCO Gandhi Medal. After the screening of the film 2018 in a Los Angeles movie theater she got instantly offered her first TV directing gig for "NCIS LA" and she’s gone on to direct shows like FBI, 9-1-1, the Emmy-winning MATLOCK, DEATH & OTHER DETAILS & AMERICAN HORROR STORIES. Yangzom is active and vocal in the Tibetan Freedom movement and in 2009 she wrote her first book “Across Many Mountains”, which became an instant European Bestseller. Her feature-length documentary MOLA: A TIBETAN TALE OF LOVE AND LOSS premiered at SXSW 2025. MOLA follows Kunsang Wangmo, or “Mola” a Tibetan nun exiled from her homeland in 1959 to escape the Chinese occupation. Now 100 years old, Mola has decided her last wish is to die in Tibet. For more insights into this conversation and a deeper dive on filmmaking join the Not Your Daddy's Films community on Patreon! Follow: Daddy Dailies Follow: Yangzom Brauen Follow: Vika Stubblebine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Burunova's SATISFACTION premiered at SXSW 2025 to rave reviews. The film screened at American Cinematheque in Los Angeles as part of the Women Wednesdays series, after which Carlye interviewed Alex about her path to directing, and the 10-year process of making her debut feature film. For more insights into this conversation and a deeper dive on filmmaking join the Not Your Daddy's Films community on Patreon! Follow: Daddy Dailies Follow: Alex Burunova Follow: Carlye Tamaren Follow: American Cinematheque Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Love You Forever is a 2024 American comedy drama film written and directed by Cazzie David and Elisa Kalani and starring Sofia Black-D'Elia, Ray Nicholson and Cazzie David. Earlier this year, Not Your Daddy's Films hosted a screening and Q&A with the film's directors and producer Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer's Body) about their collaboration and the process of making their debut feature film. Follow: Daddy Dailies Follow: Cazzie David & Elisa Kalani Follow: Nicole Lipp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In February 2025, ⁠Not Your Daddy's Films⁠ hosted a panel in Los Angeles with TV writers Brittani Nichols (Abbott Elementary), Shantira Jackson (Big Mouth), Karen Joseph Adcock (The Bear) & Raven Jackson (Surface; All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt). Kourtney talks with our panelists about how they became TV writers, what it is like to work on shows with a dedicated fanbase, and when they knew they'd 'made it' in Hollywood. Follow: ⁠Daddy Dailies ⁠ Host: ⁠Kourtney Bell⁠ Guests: ⁠Brittani Nichols⁠, ⁠Shantira Jackson⁠,⁠Karen Joseph Adcock⁠, ⁠Raven Jackson⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices