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The Smith Society
by VOKSEE
THE SMITH SOCIETY is a podcast featuring storytellers. We talk with actors, writers, directors, producers, editors, and more -- discussing a variety of topics related to the film and television industry. Hear successful creators talk about everything from writing a screenplay to selling an idea and preparing for that next big project.
Episodes
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S1E19: Andrew Hevia, Producer
Andrew Hevia's producing credits include Moonlight, winner of three Academy Awards; Spencer, directed by Pablo Larraín; and The Luckiest Man in America, directed by Samir Oliveros. In television, his credits include Midnight Family for Apple TV+. He's worked with Angelina Jolie, Kristen Stewart,...
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S1E19: Holding On: Why Physical Media Matters
This episode is a deep dive into the enduring value of Blu-rays and DVDs—what they preserve, what they offer and why they still matter. I explore how the simple act of owning a movie creates a more meaningful connection to the story. From the thrill of the hunt to the joy of liner notes, bonus...
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S1E18: Duane Hansen Fernandez, Writer & Director
Duane Hansen Fernandez is a writer and director. Born from a Danish mother and Filipino father, Fernandez's ethnic background towed him from his birthplace in Los Angeles, California to numerous corners and countries of the world throughout the years. It was these years that taught him to use his...
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S1E17: Sean Wang, Writer & Director
Today, we’ll be chatting with the writer, director, skater Sean Wang about his beautiful film DÌDI (弟弟), we will discuss the challenges and triumphs he encountered while bringing this story to life. So, whether you’re a film buff, an aspiring filmmaker, or just someone who loves a good story, you...
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S1E16: Gabriela Cowperthwaite, Director
Today we sit down with Gabriela Cowperthwaite and discuss her latest documentary film, The Grab. Quietly and seemingly out of sight, governments, private investors and mercenaries are working to seize food and water resources at the expense of entire populations. These groups are establishing...
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S1E15: Matthew Chuang, ACS
After a brief hiatus...we’re back with a brand new season of The Smith Society podcast! In our premiere episode, we chat with brilliant cinematographer Matthew Chuang. We discuss his early life and trajectory in this business, and we reflect on his stunning work in past films like Blue Bayou, You...
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S1E14: Amy Choi, Rebecca Lehrer and The Mash-Up Americans
On today’s episode we chat with our pals, the very smart and very funny Amy Choi and Rebecca Lehrer. Amy and Rebecca are the dynamic duo behind Mash-Up Americans, a creative studio that helps their clients understand and connect to the dynamic, diverse, modern American audience. They reveal and...
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S1E13: Margaret Brown, Director
Today we are talking with the very talented Margaret Brown about her latest documentary, Descendant. On July 9, 1860, more than 100 captive Africans were brought to the shores of Mobile, Alabama, on a ship named the Clotilda, under cover of darkness. The international slave trade had been made...
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S1E12: Goran Stolevski, Writer & Director
Goran Stolevski is our latest guest, and the award-winning Macedonian-born and Australian-raised writer/director’s latest masterpiece, Of an Age, is all I’ve been talking about since I watched it. Of an Age is a beautiful and moving film about an unexpected and intense twenty-four-hour romance...
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S1E11: Deniese Davis, Producer
The incomparable Deniese Davis sat down with me for one of my favorite Smith Society conversations to date. Davis is not just one of the smartest people I know, she has the rare gift of insightful and meaningful conversation. Davis is also a baller – she played competitive sports growing up – a...
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S1E10: Harry Turner and Wildcat
This is unlike any other interview we’ve ever featured on The Smith Society. Today we’re going to sit down with Harry Turner, who is the subject of the documentary film Wildcat. We’re not going to be talking about acting, world building or writing; we’re going to talk about the complexities of...
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S1E9: Chelsea Devantez, Writer & Producer
I am so EXCITED to share the wonderful conversation I had with the incomparable, unfairly talented, multifaceted and all around extraordinary human, Chelsea Devantez. We discuss so many things: careers, maritime law, how to get promoted in a writers room, the best enchiladas in New Mexico and so...
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S1E8: Agnieszka Smoczyńskai, Writer & Director
I’m excited to share a conversation I had with the INSANELY talented, writer director. Agnieszka Smoczyńskai is a Polish film and television writer and director. She is most known for her debut feature film THE LURE which was released in the US by the Criterion Collection in 2017. She is working…
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S1E7: Nena Erb, Editor
On our latest episode, I’m lucky enough to have a chat with Nena Erb. Nena is an ACE, Emmy-winning film and television editor based in Los Angeles. Raised in an Asian American immigrant family, Nena’s father wanted her to be a doctor and her mother wanted her to be a pianist with the LA...
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S1E6: David Earl and Chris Hayward, Writers
Today we’re sitting down with David Earl and Chris Hayward from Focus Features’ upcoming title, “Brian and Charles.” The film follows Brian (David Earl), a lonely inventor in rural Wales who spends his days building quirky, unconventional contraptions that seldom work. Undeterred by his lack of...
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S1E5: Clifton Collins Jr., Actor
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a really good one and I’ve been so excited to share it with you. My next guest is an actor I consider one of the greatest of our generation. He’s worked with everyone from Del Toro to Malick, Tarantino to Soderbergh. He’s an extraordinary actor who loses himself in…
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S1E4: Alice Gu, Director
In this episode of The Smith Society we have the incredible opportunity to chat with the extraordinary director (and dear friend), Alice Gu and learn more about The Donut King. Alice Gu is an award-winning director and Director of Photography. A Los Angeles native, Alice began her career as a...
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S1E3: Justin Chon, Writer & Director
In this episode we’re going to feature a true triple threat, Justin Chon. Justin Chon is a writer, director and actor who also produced (he’s technically a quadruple threat!) the film “Blue Bayou,” a moving and timely story of a uniquely American family fighting for their future. A Story that...
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S1E2: Lee Sung Jin, Writer & Director
On this episode of The Smith Society we sit down with the wildly creative and brilliant Lee Sung Jin. Lee Sung Jin is currently the Creator/Writer/Showrunner/Executive Producer of BEEF, a Netflix series starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, produced by A24. Lee's current television development...
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S1E1: Amir El-Masry, Actor
The Smith Society is a podcast that focuses on the intricacies of storytelling, while giving an open and honest platform for each guest to shine and provide their own insight to empower each listener through the strength of their own experiences. Smith (noun) - MAKER Our pilot episode features a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
THE SMITH SOCIETY is a podcast featuring storytellers. We talk with actors, writers, directors, producers, editors, and more -- discussing a variety of topics related to the film and television industry. Hear successful creators talk about everything from writing a screenplay to selling an idea and preparing for that next big project.
HOSTED BY
VOKSEE
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THE SMITH SOCIETY is a podcast featuring storytellers. We talk with actors, writers, directors, producers, editors, and more -- discussing a variety of topics related to the film and television industry. Hear successful creators talk about everything from writing a screenplay to selling an idea and...
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