She's All Over the Place
by Chonacas
She's All Over the Place is the ultimate insider guide for modern creators, independent filmmakers, and visionary storytellers navigating the raw realities of the entertainment industry. Hosted by multi-disciplinary artist and industry veteran KYRIAKI Katie Elizabeth Chonacas, this top-tier podcast pulls back the curtain on Hollywood, film festivals, and the global creative economy. From deep dives into independent cinema, documentary filmmaking, and animation to unfiltered conversations with acclaimed directors, actors, and cultural icons, each episode delivers actionable industry insights and deep inspiration. Whether you are searching for creative direction, navigating the festival circuit, or building a sustainable career in the arts, tune in to master your craft, own your story, and turn your creative chaos into a powerful cinematic career.
Episodes
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Soul Freedom Transitions - Season 7 That's A Wrap
Thank you so much for joining me on an educational, impactful journey through indie filmmaking! In this episode, I will debrief to conclude season 7 and give you the full scoop for our upcoming season 8! I share my transitions from the East Coast to the West Coast, my art, and my new EDM music!...
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Following Harry Documentary with Director Susanne Rostock and Activist Carmen Perez
In this episode, we sit down with director Susanne Rostock and activist Carmen Perez to discuss the deeply moving documentary, Following Harry. The film chronicles the final twelve years of legendary artist and civil rights leader Harry Belafonte's life, capturing his enduring commitment to…
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Heres Yianni Movie Premiere Interviews Joe Cortese Colleen Camp Christina Eliopoulos
Go inside the LA Premiere of the 2024 indie dramedy Here's Yianni! Join host Katie Chonacas on the red carpet for exclusive, quick-fire chats with the creative forces behind this moving film. Hear directly from writer and director Christina Eliopoulos on how her own father's real-life story...
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Louisa Connolly Burnham on The Intimacy Coordinator and Creating Your Own Acting Opportunities
How do you beat the dry spells in the entertainment industry? You take action, create your own opportunities, and lift up other women along the way. In this episode of She's All Over the Place, we sit down with powerhouse actor and filmmaker Louisa Connolly-Burnham. Louisa shares her insights on...
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Józefa LA Premiere Red Carpet and Q&A with Kathryn Kalucki
I went to the LA Premiere of Józefa—and stayed for the exclusive post-screening Q&A! In this special episode, we are taking you straight to the Lumiere Music Hall for the Los Angeles premiere of Józefa. First, join me on the red carpet as I connect with the film's writer, director, producer, and...
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Your Face Sounds Familiar
Inspired by the popular TV show in Greece, Your Face Sounds Familiar New Music for you! Collab, art, music, family, staying true to your core and creative life path Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3krPFLjTaRygsL3FkRPI3U?si=d441d2a81e184b59 Apple:...
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Oscar Qualifying Animated Short Braving the Night Joshua Kushner Interview
What happens when a father's slipping memory becomes a bridge to conquer his daughter's deepest fears? In this episode of She's All Over the Place , host Katie Chonacas explores the poignant world of Braving the Night , an Oscar-qualifying animated short film that celebrated its premiere at the...
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BAFTA and Oscar Qualifying Dark Comedy Life Goes On Filmmakers Daniel Audritt and Kat Butterfield
What happens when you find yourself stuck in a twisted time loop on your very last day on earth? In this episode of She's All Over the Place , host Katie Chonacas sits down with the brilliant British writing and directing duo Daniel Audritt and Kat Butterfield to discuss their incredible new…
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Oscar Qualifying Documentary Short The Second Life of Freddie Nole Dana Nachman Interview
What does true redemption look like after spending five decades behind bars? In this episode of She's All Over the Place , host Katie Chonacas connects live with award-winning documentary filmmaker Dana Nachman to discuss her powerful new Oscar-qualifying short film, The Second Life of Freddie…
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Oscar Qualifying Short Film Viewfinder Adam Brynes Interview Live From Hollywood
What hidden truths do we uncover when we change our perspective behind the lens? In this episode of She's All Over the Place , host Katie Chonacas sits down with visionary filmmaker Adam Brynes to explore his stunning new short film, Viewfinder , as it celebrates its highly anticipated...
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Oscar Qualifying Cinema Amir Zargara on Vital at HollyShorts Film Festival
What lengths will a parent go to when pushed to the absolute limit? In this episode of She's All Over the Place , host Katie Chonacas sits down with award-winning Iranian-Canadian writer and director Amir Zargara . We dive deep into his incredible new short film, Vital , which made its highly...
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BAFTA and Oscar Qualifying Stop Asian Kate Project Live From the Hollywood Chinese Theatre
What happens when deeply painful lived experiences are transformed into cinematic activism? In this episode of She's All Over the Place , host Katie Chonacas brings you live to the red carpet at the famous TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood for the HollyShorts Film Festival . We are joined by the...
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True Crime Privilege and Indecision Leonardo Cecchi on Call It All Love at HollyShorts
What happens when a powerful legacy clashes with a devastating crime? In this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with award-winning actor, co-writer, and producer Leonardo Cecchi to discuss the world premiere of his powerful short film, Call It All Love, at the...
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AI Companionship & Modern Dating: Lisa Steadman on 'tAInted Love' at HollyShorts
What happens when technology starts offering us frictionless versions of intimacy? In this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate and bestselling relationship author Lisa Steadman to discuss her directorial debut short film,...
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HollyShorts World Premiere: Jeremy Max on Directing BLEEDER and the Journey of an NYU Filmmaker
In this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with New York-based writer and director Jeremy Max to discuss his powerful new short film, BLEEDER, ahead of its World Premiere at the HollyShorts Film Festival. BLEEDER is an intimate psychological drama that follows a…
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Making The Town That Takes: Britt Bankhead & Grace Patterson on Self-Financing Their First Feature
How do you fully finance your very first feature film, protect your creative vision, and land a major theatrical release? In this episode, we sit down with the powerhouse husband-and-wife filmmaking duo behind the hit supernatural horror thriller, The Town That Takes . Britt Bankhead (director,...
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Mimi Rogers on Erotic Thrillers, Night Nurse & Indie Cinema
Hollywood icon Mimi Rogers joins the She's All Over the Place Podcast to take us behind the scenes of her new psychosexual erotic thriller, NIGHT NURSE. Written and directed by Georgia Bernstein, NIGHT NURSE is an atmospheric, seductive, and perverse film that examines caregiving as both a…
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Suspicious Minds Docuseries: AI Delusions with Dr. Joel Gold & Wondermind
Are chatbots, algorithms, and artificial intelligence rewriting the architecture of human madness? In this special crossover episode, we sit down with the team behind Suspicious Minds, an urgent new docuseries co-produced by Agoric Media and Selena Gomez's mental fitness ecosystem, Wondermind. We...
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The Icon of SNL's Pat: Trans Identity, 90s Comedy & Making 'We Are Pat' with Rowan Haber
Filmmaker Rowan Haber dives into the cultural phenomenon of SNL's iconic 90s character "Pat" and how it intersects with modern trans and non-binary identity. We break down the buzz surrounding We Are Pat, the critically acclaimed documentary from the Tribeca Film Festival. Learn how this…
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Betty Buckley on the True Story of Wishbone & The Entertainment Industry
Go behind the scenes with an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer! In this episode, we sit down with legendary producer Betty Buckley to uncover the chaotic, ambitious, and heartwarming true story behind the iconic PBS Kids series, Wishbone. We dive deep into the new feature-length…
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This Ordinary Thing: Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons & All-Star Cast on Holocaust Heroes
"Whoever saves one life, saves the entire world." — The Talmud Haunting, unforgettable, and deeply moving, this episode takes you inside the cinematic event 'This Ordinary Thing.' The film tells the remarkable true stories of non-Jews who risked everything to save thousands of Jewish strangers...
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Tribeca Premiere: Inside the UK Comedy 'Patterns' with Asad Moghal, Jake Watkins & Rex Glensy
Dating in the digital world feels nearly impossible, and for Kevin, it truly is. In this episode, we dive into the UK-made comedy series "Patterns" focusing on Episode 4: Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events, which is currently premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival! Kevin (played by Jake…
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Tribeca 2026: Inside NYFW Drama "FABRIC" with Frank Sun, b Norwood & Kate Pittard
Amid the glamour and chaos of New York Fashion Week (NYFW), the new Tribeca Festival short film "FABRIC" looks past the runway into the cutthroat relationships and transactional alliances of the industry. In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Frank Sun, who draws on his decade-long career…
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Cannes World Premiere: Reuben Hamlyn on His New Film "Sunday's Children"
Today on She's All Over the Place , we are bringing you a massive indie film exclusive on the exact day of its Cannes Film Festival World Premiere! We sit down with Emmy and BIFA-nominated writer, director, and editor Reuben Hamlyn to discuss his highly anticipated new film, "Sunday's Children "....
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Two-time Emmy Winner Minos Papas on Psychological Horror in "Motherwitch"
Two-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Minos Papas joins us fresh from the world premiere of his newest masterpiece, Motherwitch. Known for his atmospheric, character-driven narratives, Minos explores the chilling intersection of ancient Greek myth and the uncanny. In this episode, we go behind…
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Female Desire & Sundance Success: Chloé Robichaud on Her Sexy New Film 'Two Women'
The Hilarious and Sexy New Film Will Be Coming to Theaters April 24! Winner of the Special Jury Prize at Sundance, TWO WOMEN is an irrepressible comedy about two mothers who refuse to settle for stagnant lives and instead pursue the joy they need to feel alive and fulfilled. When neighbors…
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Cate Shortland on Female Filmmaking & Navigating the Creative Industry
On this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Cate Shortland, director and pioneering voice for women behind the camera, to discuss her landmark debut feature Somersault. Originally nominated for Un Certain Regard and the Camera d'Or at the...
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MEDUZA: The Ukrainian Actor Who Became a Real Sniper | Roc Morin
Filmmaker Roc Morin on following soldier and actor Pavlo Aldoshyn during the war in Ukraine What happens when an actor who once played a sniper in a movie becomes a real sniper in war? In this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas speaks with director Roc Morin about the...
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The Story Behind Diane Keaton's Documentary Heaven (New HD Restoration) | Producer Arnie Holland
Diane Keaton's first feature as a director wasn't a romantic comedy — it was an existential documentary about the afterlife. On this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with producer Arnie Holland to discuss the 2026 HD remaster and re-release of Heaven, Diane...
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Curtis Institute of Music Sexual Abuse Exposed | Dear Lara Documentary & Survivor Testimony
Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse and institutional failure. Listener discretion advised. Why can't parents find this when they search the Curtis Institute of Music? In this episode, we examine Dear Lara, the powerful new social justice documentary from world-renowned violinist...
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Blake Winston Rice | Toronto Film Festival Premiere Director of DISC
Blake Winston Rice joins She's All Over the Place to discuss the world premiere of his latest short film DISC at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. Blake is an award-winning writer-director whose breakout short Tea premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, with Patty…
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Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League at TIFF | Amadou Gallo Fall
A deep dive into the Basketball Africa League's impact on sports, culture, talent development, and media, featuring insights from BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall and NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi. In 2019, a longtime dream for many became a reality when the National Basketball Association (NBA)...
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Artist Journal: Psychological Isolation & the Loss of Belonging
In this Artist Journal solo episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas reflects on psychological isolation—the experience of emotional and social disconnection that can exist even in the presence of others. Inspired by Brené Brown's work on belonging and disconnection, this episode...
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The Long Way Home: When Soviet Rock Met the West
In this episode of She's All Over the Place, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit and chat with the producer, Steven Lawrence, to explore The Long Way Home: Remastered and Expanded (2026) Michael Apted's long-lost documentary about Soviet underground rock legend Boris Grebenshchikov and his...
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Filmmakers "Steal Away" | Clement Virgo & Tamara Faith Berger | TIFF
Join me on She's All Over The Place as I sit down with director Clement Virgo and writer Tamara Faith Berger to explore the making of the psychological thriller "Steal Away", which premiered at TIFF. We dive into the film's lush, intense world of teen drama, desire, and power, adapted from the...
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Jan 6 Documentary Filmmaking with Michael Premo | Inside HOMEGROWN
Filmmaker Michael Premo joins the podcast to discuss HOMEGROWN, his award-winning documentary about January 6, political extremism, and America's deepening divide. Award-winning documentary HOMEGROWN, which will be released exclusively via GATHR on the upcoming January 6 anniversary of the attack...
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How Filmmakers Go from Short Films to First Features - Toronto International Film Festival
DIALOGUES: Short Cuts to First Features" is a Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Industry program featuring conversations with emerging directors who transitioned from making acclaimed short films (Short Cuts alumni) to directing their debut features, sharing insights on script…
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Creative Process Behind Animated Feature Films - Toronto International Film Festival
I had the grand opportunity to cover the 50th Aniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival. With animation being one of my favourite topics in the world, I am grateful that I was able to join this epic conversation and now share it with you. :) DIALOGUES: Creative Visions in Animated...
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Independent Film & Hollywood Stories with Sally Kirkland | Behind the Scenes
Based on the true story of a 20-something writer from rural Maine. Inspired by actress SALLY KIRKLAND's performance in the sleeper hit, ANNA (Oscar nominee, Independent Spirit Award and 1988 Golden Globe winner), Zack takes the leap to pursue his ambitions of a Hollywood Career. After driving…
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Making a Sundance Film: Serious People Premiere Breakdown
Join me as I sit down with Pasqual Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson, the creative minds behind the Sundance 2025 feature film Serious People. From directing music videos for Bad Bunny, Rosalía, J Balvin, Madonna, Travis Scott, and The Weeknd, to exploring parenthood, clout, and indie filmmaking in...
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Horror Filmmaking & Cult Classics with Allen Danziger in the Creative Industry
I had the opportunity to sit down with the Horror Legend, Alan Danziger and with the writer, producer, Ray Spivey! We chat about their new film and the classic shot of all time, according to Quentin Tarantino and Oliver Stone. Juicy details inside, tune in now and watch the film! How many remakes...
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World Record & Women's Empowerment with Martina Fuchs | The Frequency School
Martina Fuchs international business journalist, DJ, and Guinness World Record holder, joins Grammy-nominated producer Maejor and The Frequency School to release 'The 195', the first song in history featuring women from all 195 countries, recorded in 528 Hz 'Love Frequency' to promote women's...
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Anna Elizabeth James on Her Netflix Thriller (Advice for Female Creatives)
When a woman wakes up captive in her own vacation rental, she must revisit memories of former guests to unmask her attacker – and find a way out alive. HELD HOSTAGE IN MY HOUSE (formerly called Blunt) was written and directed by Anna Elizabeth James (Deadly Illusions). It stars Amy Smart, Matt...
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Family & Storytelling in Independent Film with Devin Montgomery | Monsters Within
Life brings Luke Wolf, a war veteran, back to his hometown, where his sister is, who has Down Syndrome. Things are different, or maybe it's just that now he's different. After years of running from his problems, Luke must face his monsters. MONSTERS WITHIN was written, directed, produced, and…
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Artist Journal: Living & Creating in New York City
Artist Journal: Living & Creating in New York City: In this Artist Journal episode, I share my current creative process, the reality of being an artist and actor, and what I'm learning about media, momentum, and staying grounded in New York City.
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TIFF World Premiere: The Napa Boys | Independent Filmmaking Breakdown
Guests: NICK CORIROSSI & ARMEN WEITZMAN - Filmmakers and Stars Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman; two infamous recluses, have emerged with THE NAPA BOYS to return glory to the very industry that banished them, and to give their heart to the people. The Napa Boys is the "fourth" film in a…
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Voiceover Tips & Career Advice with Coach Dan Friedman
Dan Friedman Voice Coach | Voice Actor | Audio Engineer | Author Stay connected: https://sound4vo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dan4vo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dan4vo https://www.chonacas.com/links/
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Wellness & Productivity Tips: Nootropics, Adaptogens, & Lifestyle
Health is the number one Wealth! Ultra Life Sport was founded by Chris and Alba—two wellness enthusiasts united by a shared vision: to create something better. A performance-forward supplement company rooted in integrity, science, and lived experience. Chris, an avid cyclist and athlete, faced a...
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Artist Journal: Prelude to Season 7
Artist Journal: Prelude to Season 7 A One Year Reflection on A Rainy Day in NYC Stay connected with me on my mailing list and socials by clicking this link: https://www.chonacas.com/links/ Featured musical artists: I Can Wait by Mellow Oak feat. Millie Spotify:...
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Independent Music Artists to Watch in 2025
Independent Music Artists to Watch in 2025 - Thank you for joing me on She's All Over the Place! This is a wrap for season 6, WOW 40 episodes~ Here are the featured international musical artists: be sure to connect and follow them! 1. KDAV News: Camille Hyde...
About this show
She's All Over the Place is the ultimate insider guide for modern creators, independent filmmakers, and visionary storytellers navigating the raw realities of the entertainment industry. Hosted by multi-disciplinary artist and industry veteran KYRIAKI Katie Elizabeth Chonacas, this top-tier podcast pulls back the curtain on Hollywood, film festivals, and the global creative economy. From deep dives into independent cinema, documentary filmmaking, and animation to unfiltered conversations with acclaimed directors, actors, and cultural icons, each episode delivers actionable industry insights and deep inspiration. Whether you are searching for creative direction, navigating the festival circuit, or building a sustainable career in the arts, tune in to master your craft, own your story, and turn your creative chaos into a powerful cinematic career.
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