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The Oscar Project Podcast3.44-Weary River with Jonathan HammondSend us a textToday's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Weary River. Director Jonathan Hammond returns to the podcast to discuss the film and we talk about possibly the most compassionate prison warden character in film history, a theme song that gets played way too much in one film, and whether or not the film works as a part silent and part talking film. You can watch Weary River on YouTube or purchase a copy for your collection and be sure to follow Jonathan on Instagram @jonohamm and keep an eye out for h...2025-05-3039 min
The Oscar Project Podcast3.41-Filmmaker Interview with Sarah Goeke and Julia SearsSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview Sarah Goeke and Julia Sears, the writer and director of the web series "Forked," a story of a woman recovering from the purity culture of the Bible Belt through sobriety and dragon fantasy erotica.Listen to hear about Sarah trusting her director on the shoot for And Through the Portal We Go, keeping the cast of "Forked" very much in the family, and finding humor in some of life's most serious moments.Books mentioned in this episode include:The Lilies by Quinn Diacon-FurtadoThe...2025-05-2030 min
The Oscar Project Podcast3.37-Filmmaker Interview with Madison HatfieldSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview Madison Hatfield, the director and star of the short film "I Could Dom," a laugh a minute sex comedy about a young woman trying to figure out what exactly she wants in a relationship.Listen to hear about how the film was a bit of self discovery for Madison when it came to her people-pleasing personality, the importance of getting her male lead just right, and how important it is to help other artists whenever possible as we are all on our own journeys....2025-05-0630 min
The Oscar Project Podcast3.33-Filmmaker Interview with Lauren MelindaSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview Lauren Melinda, the director of the short film "Before You." The film tells the story of a young couple dealing with the loss of a pregnancy while simultaneously expressing joy about an upcoming birth.Listen to hear about the film's basis in Lauren's own experience of loss, the importance of looking back on difficult memories while also looking for the positives in life, and how she and her crew went about putting together some incredible practical effects shots in the film.Books mentioned in...2025-04-2224 min
The Oscar Project Podcast3.31-Filmmaker Interview with Emily SheskinSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview Emily Sheskin, the director of the short documentary "Livestreams with GrandmaPuzzles." The film focuses on the unlikely pairing of Twitch with jigsaw puzzles and premiered at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival last fall.Listen to hear about the incredible community around jigsaw puzzling that continues to grow around the world, the importance of representation in the puzzle world, and how we would all benefit from reinforcing community connections in our lives.Books mentioned in this episode include:Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days...2025-04-1521 min