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Filmmaker MixerFlipping the Crime Genre Script - Suzanne WeinertIn this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with screenwriter and producer Suzanne Weinert, the creative force behind the gripping new crime drama The 8th Day, starring Darren Mann (from Taylor Sheridan’s 1923) and Phoebe Tonkin (The Originals, Babylon). The film is now available in select theaters and on VOD.Set in a gritty small Texas town, The 8th Day tells the intertwined story of two small-time criminals, a mysterious elderly woman with a hidden past, and a young woman desperate for a way out—each drawn to a local check-cashing store overflowing with cash and secr...
2025-07-2123 min
Filmmaker MixerThe 8th Day: Alexandra Chando’s Bold Leap from Actor to Director in Texas ThrillerIn this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with Emmy-nominated actor turned director Alexandra Chando to talk about her thrilling directorial debut, The 8th Day—a romantic heist thriller set in 1994 West Texas that’s now available on major pay-per-view platforms.We discuss Chando’s transition from in front of the camera (The Lying Game, Sneaky Pete) to behind it, and how she brought together a powerhouse cast to tell a story full of tension, heart, and retro Americana grit.From honoring her favorite '90s films to working with a seasoned cast including Darren...
2025-04-1818 min
The Locher RoomAlexandra Chando Talks The 8th Day – Her Feature Directorial Debut on The Locher Room! 🎬Listen to a special episode of The Locher Room featuring Alexandra Chando —actress, director, and now the force behind the thrilling new film The 8th Day which is in theaters and on VOD!Daytime fans will remember Alexandra as Maddie Coleman on As the World Turns and for her dual roles in The Lying Game. Now, she’s stepping behind the camera to direct her first feature film—a gripping crime thriller set in a small Texas town, where the lives of two small-time thugs, a woman desperate to escape, an old lady with a dark secret, and a chec...
2025-03-2727 min
The MakersAlexandra ChandoAs the Festival Manager of Mammoth Film Festival™ and the Executive Director of HER VOICE, an initiative aiming to create accessibility and opportunities to emerging female filmmakers, Alexandra Chando has immersed herself in filmmaking and is dedicated to making strides in gender parity. In 2020, she launched “The Her Voice Podcast” under Kevin Connolly’s Action Park Media, a podcast about getting candid and having meaningful conversations with females (and males) in the entertainment industry. Guests have included Anne Heche (Actress/Producer), Gina Girolamo (SVP Alloy Entertainment), Carolina Garcia (Director of Original Series, Netflix), Kimberly McCullough (Episodic Director), and Lesley-Ann Brandt...
2022-04-181h 24
A2 The ShowThe curse of being a star | Alexandra ChandoA² The Show - Ep 385 Feat. Alexandra Chando "Alexandra Chando got her start in the entertainment industry as an actress. With over 18 years of experience on network television and film, she is no stranger to the production process. Chando first became interested in directing while filming Freeform’s “The Lying Game” where she played two roles. The long days on set gave her the opportunity to become well acquainted with the technical aspects of directing. From there, Chando began shadowing directors on network television series (FOX’s The Gifted, ABC’s Mistresses, CBS’ Scorpion), totaling over 400 on-set hours. She directed her f...
2022-04-0640 min
The Locher RoomDeserted - A Musical Short Film Virtual Premiere with Allie Gonino & Alexandra Chando 1-27-2021Allie Gonino (Actress, Musician & Producer) and Alexandra Chando (Director, Actress & Producer) were my guests in The Locher Room for a Virtual Premiere of their Musical Short Film "Deserted" on January 27th 2021.Deserted' tells the story of Lupita and José, a couple struggling to cope with the loss of their son who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the harsh realities that come with being socially disadvantaged immigrants in America. Lupita, whose main source of hope and strength has been her religious faith, must decide whether she will stay true to her religious beliefs, and continue to bear the a...
2021-07-291h 00
The Locher RoomAs the World Turns - Reunion 4-17-2020As the World Turns cast members Alexandra Chando (Maddie Coleman), Van Hansis (Luke Snyder), Agim Kaba (Aaron Snyder), Marnie Schulenburg (Allison Stewart) and Jake Silbermann (Noah Mayer) will share memories about their time spent in Oakdale and other career highlights.
2020-08-281h 02
The Art of the GrindAlexandra Chando: Content That Makes a DifferenceAlexandra Chando (@achando) is an actor, director and producer. You know her from shows like the Lying Game, Sneaky Pete and The Vampire Diaries. She’s also the co-host of The Her Voice podcast, an industry podcast focused on the challenges and triumphs of women in the entertainment business. In this episode we talk about finding the purpose in your work, the failures that come after success, gender parity in the entertainment industry and more! Watch Dinner Party on YouTube Check out the Her Voice Podcast Follow us on Instagram: @artofthegrindpodcast
2020-08-1453 min
American GluttonAlexandra Chando: Actress, Director, Producer, Podcast HostEthan talks with Alexandra Chando about testing positive and being sick with the Coronavirus. Alexandra shares her feelings and concerns and talks about what it’s like to be isolated during this time. Ethan and Alexandra discuss the human experience we are all collectively going through, and what this means for the future of our social interactions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1342 min
The Her Voice PodcastHer Voice TrailerHosted by Alexandra Chando and Blair Bomar, The Her Voice Podcast is about getting candid and having meaningful conversations with female filmmakers in regard to their challenges and triumphs in the film and television industry and their unique experience of finding their voice. Male entertainment industry professionals who are opening doors for gender equality will be invited to the conversation as well, providing their own insights and perspectives on an evolving industry.
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2019-12-0901 min
Find Your Grind PodcastMentor Sessions: Alexandra ChandoAlexandra Chando is an actress, producer, and director who got her start at a very young age in the TV industry. As she's matured and gained seasoned experience, Alexandra has found that identity and self worth goes beyond what you're currently working on. The actress takes us through her upbringing and journey — following her love of theatre and acting, landing her first pilot, and navigating her identity to her ultimate pivot of directing today. As a woman in the TV and film industry, Alexandra has faced personal challenges in arbitrary casting decisions, age, not shaming herself, personal relationships and ho...
2019-09-1842 min
Daytime ConfidentialDC #463: CBS and Days Farm Fresh Candy StrippersOn today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Mel discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:
Austin Peck clarifies his As the World Turns demise. Melodie is loving the abortion storyline and how well they are fleshing it out. Might Rosanna and Craig sleeping together mean that Carly could be repaired with Holden? Luke, Mike and Mel are glad that Alexandra Chando is back as Maddie Coleman. Mike has...
2009-10-0558 min