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Hosted by Matt Macedo · arts · EN · 20 episodes
If you're a film director, this podcast is for you. Intuition and the Director.Psychology and the Director. And much, much more.SUBSCRIBE to learn more about the behind-the-scenes world of the director.
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Film Directing with Matt Macedo is hosted by Matt Macedo. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Psychology and The Microdrama" (22 October 2025, 54 minutes), "Stunt Coordinator Meets The Director" (10 October 2025, 84 minutes), and "Mindset meets The Director" (28 February 2025, 127 minutes).
Film Directing with Matt Macedo publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 20 episodes.
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Matt Macedo hosts Film Directing with Matt Macedo, an arts show with 20 episodes published.
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Episode #3
<p>In this episode of Film Directing with Matt Macedo, we dive into the fascinating intersection of psychology and vertical microdramas — the fast-paced, emotionally charged storytelling format that has taken platforms...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of Film Directing with Matt Macedo, I sit down with legendary stunt coordinator Gregg Sargeant — a veteran of Hollywood action, known for his work on War of the Worlds with Steven Spielberg, Pirates...
Episode #1
<p>In this episode of Film Directing with Matt Macedo, I sit down with friend of the podcast Dédalo Purificação to discuss how mindset shapes a director’s journey. We dive into the differences between a fixed and open...
Episode #1
<p>Vertical dramas are on the rise. If you've seen platforms like Reelshort, ShortMax, Dramabox, and PocketFM dominating the entertainment charts on the Apple and Android App Stores, or caught a glimpse of their spicy...
Episode #6
<p>Hello friends! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the podcast.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This episode is sponsored by the Film Analysis Journal, my new book that I released on Amazon for film students and aspiring...
Episode #5
<p>Hello Friends! Today's special guest is writer/director Cody Ashford. Cody is a central valley filmmaker who recently completed his first feature film. We dive into the writer/director's experience from...
Episode #4
<p>Hello Friends! Today's special guest is Adrian Sierkowski, a cinematographer and gaffer. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between the director and cinematographer, how lighting can portray a character's...
Episode #3
Are you needing feedback on a script or film you've completed? I've started offering services on Fiverr! If you are a Writer/Director about to embark on directing a script you have written, PLEASE get the optional...
Episode #2
<p>Did you know your handwriting reveals virtually everything about you? Today's special guest is Author and Expert Handwriting Analyst Sheila Lowe. We dive deep into how our characteristics (and even past injuries)...
Episode #1
<p>Hello Friends! On today's episode, I welcome Jordan Brady to the podcast. He is an ultra-successful commercial director who has directed well over 1,000 commercials and has multiple online courses. If you follow his...
Film Directing with Matt Macedo
<p>Hello friends! Today, I welcome back writer, director, and cinematographer Steven Bernstein (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0077149/) to chat about intuition and its impact on a director and the filmmaking process.</p>...
Episode #12
<p>Hello friends! Today, I welcome back writer, director, and cinematographer Steven Bernstein (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0077149/) to chat about psychology and its impact on directing and filmmaking. </p> <p>Make...
Episode #11
<p>Hello friends! Today, I speak with my good friend and composer Jamie Murgatroyd (https://www.murgatroydmusic.com/) about our collaborative relationship and the relationship between composers and directors. If you're...
Episode #10
Steven Bernstein is a successful Cinematographer, Director, Screenwriter, and Author. Some of his credits include Monster (2003), The Waterboy (1998), Scary Movie 2 (2001), Half Baked (1998), Last Call (2016), and...
Episode #9
<p>Hello Friends! Today I chat with Actor, Writer, Photographer, Aspiring Director, and Avatar: The Last Airbender fan, Joshua Slack. Together, we analyze the shows' themes and character arcs, as well as the shows'...
Episode #8
Today I speak with Central Valley Filmmaker and Serrano Studios creator Ernest Serrano about the specific changes and challenges to how a film set now operates under the new post-COVID-19 guidelines. Click here to see...
Episode #6
<p>The industry might not ever be the same again. In this episode, I scan through multiple articles on Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline to share what's going on with the movie industry during the time of...
Episode #5
<p>Today, I'm joined by my good friend Dédalo of the HeyDédalo Podcast (http://anchor.fm/heydedalo) to discuss our personal Top 5 favorite shows of all time! Check out his podcast to listen to the episode of our top 5...
Episode #3
<p>"Top 5 Directors of All Time" - List Curated by Peter Markham (FilmDirectingClass.com)</p> <p>Alfred Hitchcock</p> <p>Stanley Kubrick</p> <p>Martin Scorsese </p> <p>Akira Kurosawa </p> <p>Michael Powell </p> <p>I...
Episode #2
<p>"Top 5 Directors Alive Today" - List Curated by Peter Markham (FilmDirectingClass.com)</p> <p>Lynne Ramsay</p> <p>Lucrecia Martel </p> <p>Barry Jenkins </p> <p>Sofia Coppola </p> <p>Michael Haneke</p> <p>Like many of...
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